Next winter enjoy an alpine retreat in Aspen, Colorado.
A women's winter retreat where we can create space together to enjoy 5 nourishing days on retreat full of practice, relaxation, creativity, connection, soaking, and a return to our true nature.
A moment to slow down and celebrate life and the beauty of our being, just as we are.
We'll ground and enjoy daily yoga and meditation practices, we'll explore and get out and into nature with hikes and outings in the area, we'll nourish with as much hot springs soaking and swimming on site as our hearts desire, and take time to connect with other wonderful kindred sprits, ourselves, and the beauty of Mother Nature dripping in abundance everywhere that meets our gaze.
We will not be including meals in this retreat with exception of one dinner and one lunch to keep this retreat priced more affordably and for ease of meals and interactions around Covid and the pandemic.
Email us any questions at floatandflowllc@gmail.com and we'll see you in Colorado this winter for 6 incredible days together on retreat in one of the most beautiful and scenic areas of Colorado and the U.S.!
We'll be staying at the beautiful hotel in Aspen, and we will be heading to the hot springs outside of Carbondale and Redstone.
***Each day will include 1-2 yoga practices, one in the morning, and at times, one in the afternoon.
Please Note:
Shared lodging will be included with the retreat, however private lodging is available at an extra cost.
Pricing:
Shared Two Queen Bed Room: $2299 + 8% taxes/fees per student
Private King or Two Queen Room: $3199 + 8% taxes/fees per student
Deposit:
$500 per student
Retreat Tuition
-Remainder of retreat tuition will be due 60 days prior to retreat start date or upon registration if student registers within 60 day window prior to retreat
Contact:
Email Mary Susan at floatandflowllc@gmail.com
Included
A week in Aspen, and at the Hot Springs~
-4 nights/5 days shared lodging in Aspen, Colorado (2 queen beds per studio, 1 person per bed OR a shared King bed or Private King Bed)
- Daily yoga (1-2 practices a day)
-Daily Guided Vipassana Meditation
-Two trips to the Hot Springs outside Carbondale, CO (everyone will carpool/drive themselves)
-Lunch at historic Woody's Tavern (Tavern/Bar/Restaurant where Hunter S Thompson used to write and hang out )
-One Dinner Out Together in Aspen (we will carpool to dinner together)
-Retreat Gift
-Yoga Nidra
-Art Workshop/s (painting)
-Writing/Journaling
-Nature walk
-Access to all amenities at hotel (heated pool, hot tub, fitness gym, etc)
-Tea
-Wifi
-Incredible Community
What’s not Included?
Alcohol
Transport to Retreat
Souvenirs
Airfare
Travel Insurance — Suggested
+ 8% taxes/fees
Yoga Mat
Access to all amenities at the hotel
Meals w/Exception of 2 — Meals w/Exception of 1 Dinner and 1 lunch
Transport during retreat — We will be carpooling to activities
YOGA
We will be practicing once to twice a day and will be explore breath work, precise alignment and energetics of postures, the blueprint postures, meditation, reading and seeing bodies, the 8 limbs of yoga and living our yoga off the mat, restoratives, and more. We will begin most days with a morning practice and meet back on the mat in the afternoon for a workshop and asana lab to dive into and break down the asanas and practice in greater depth.
MEDITATION
We will enjoy guided meditation and will explore the style of Vipassana meditation also known as insight meditation. Within this style we will explore a variety of methods including breath meditation, and heart meditations including a compassion meditation and a metta or living kindness meditation. We will talk about the basics of meditation, finding a comfortable seat, and the roots of mindfulness.
NATURE/HIKING
Basalt and Aspen are the perfect base camps for hikers. Within close car travel, there are at least 8-10 trailheads that feature easy to difficult hikes. To name a few; Maroon Bells, Snowmass Trails, Avalanche Creek, Perham Creek, East Creek, Placita Trail, Raspberry Ridge, Carbonate Creek…. All beautiful, Rocky Mountain hikes. If it is snowing which is likely, attendees are welcome to bring their own snowshoes or rent some and we can snowshoe.
SKIING
Students are also welcome to spend a day on the slopes and add skiing or snowboarding on their own.
COVID 19
I care deeply about the well-being of every student, of our communities, and of humankind in general so we will be taking precautions to ensure the most safe, nourishing, easeful, and meaningful retreat experience for all.
We will be staying on top of how Covid progresses in Colorado, the CDC suggestions, county Covid policies, and will be suggesting that everyone attending the retreat take a Covid test within 72 hours of attending and provide negative results so that we can move through the retreat more safely and with greater peace of mind. We will be more mindful when out and about, hiking, or when we cannot distance from others, social distancing, taking on-your-honor daily temp checks individually, washing hands frequently, and will make sure to be careful in the days and weeks leading up to the retreat, as as we travel to and from the retreat.
Thank you and I look forward to practicing with you soon in the mountains, xo
Lodging:
The Inn at Aspen in Aspen, Colorado
Contact:
Email Mary Susan at floatandflowllc@gmail.com
Apsen, Colorado
Aspen. Defy Ordinary.
Aspen is a place where every day holds an opportunity for greatness. It is a collection of remarkable moments that can’t be duplicated. It is an opportunity to break free from the “norm” and find inspiration in nature or around the corner. You can find this and more in our welcoming mountain town whose culture fuels the soul. Aspen’s enriching experiences will remind you just how great life is -- and can be.
Nestled in the heart of the White River National Forest and surrounded by the peaks of the Elk Mountains, Aspen is well known as a ski destination, but the town’s history and offerings go much deeper.
Originally inhabited by the Ute Indians, Aspen became a silver-mining town during the mining boom of the late 1800s. Following the devaluation of silver, Aspen experienced a cultural renaissance in the 1940s with the arrival of Walter and Elizabeth Paepcke. The Paepckes brought a vision for the community that focused on the mind, body and spirit, called “The Aspen Idea.” This idea drives the character of Aspen. Forget what you think you know about our mountain town; come and experience “The Aspen Idea” for yourself.
Aspen lives up to its winter reputation. Four ski mountains make up the terrain for the world-renowned Aspen Snowmass resort. Aspen Mountain, locally referred to as Ajax, rises up directly from downtown, bringing a whole new meaning to ski-in/ski-out. Buttermilk Mountain, home of the Aspen X Games, is a kids' and beginners' paradise.
Aspen Highlands boasts the legendary Highland Bowl, and Snowmass offers the largest acreage and diversity by having something for everyone. Aspen’s beautiful scenery and open space also lends itself well to other types of winter recreation, such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, fly-fishing and even hot-air ballooning. After a hard day of play enjoy Aspen’s legendary après ski scene, or head out for dinner at one of our world-class restaurants. Top off the night by enjoying a show at Belly Up, Aspen’s 500-person live music venue featuring renowned artists. Aspen’s big-city cultural institutions, well known for their summer programming, have plenty of events throughout the winter months as well, leaving you inspired.
Now’s the time to Defy Ordinary.
Check out Aspen's Events Calendar:
https://aspenchamber.org/events
Retreat Leader: Mary Susan Stults
http://www.marysusanstults.com/
Been hanging out on the yoga mat since 1991.
Born in Fort Payne, Alabama, I was raised in Cedar City, a town in southwest Utah about an hour from Zion National Park. An avid nature lover, I grew up exploring the many hiking trails, rivers, rocks, mountains, canyons, and the endless outdoor beauty of Utah and Colorado with my family and friends. Despite growing up landlocked I grew up with a deep love and appreciation for the ocean and water and that passion has only grown with each passing year. After moving to Boulder, Colorado in 2001 to attend the University of Colorado-Boulder, I made Colorado my mountain home for over 20 years until I traded the mountain life for the island life and moved to Hawaii in 2018 to the Garden Island Kauai.
My yoga and meditation practice and path began with my mother as a child at home in 1991 and continued in the studio at the age of 14 in 1997 with the practice of Ashtanga Yoga as taught by Sri. K Pattabhi Jois. I practiced Hatha, Ashtanga Yoga, and Iyengar Yoga as taught by BKS Iyengar throughout highschool and early college and in 2002 began practicing at Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor's studio, the Yoga Workshop in Boulder, Colorado.
Years later I had the blessing and great fortune to be introduced and led to Master and Mentor-Teacher Maty Ezraty with whom I studied intensively, mentored with, and assisted until her recent passing. Over thousands of hours and many years of study, mentoring, and practice, Maty influenced my practice and life on and off the yoga mat greatly and will forever be my greatest teacher and influence. Maty encouraged and influenced me to delve deeper into the yoga practice and approach both the daily practice of yoga and life from the subtle body. Over the years I have had the opportunity to practice and learn with many wonderful yoga and meditation teachers aside from Maty including Dharma Mittra, Judith Hanson Lasater, Richard Freeman, Seane Corn, Peter Doobinin, Carrie Owerko, James Brown, Jack Kornfeild, and many others. I look forward to studying with Chuck Miller and Dona Holleman in the future.
I teach internationally and in the U.S and am a certified 500+HR E RYT Yoga & Meditation teacher, educator, and practitioner, a WPA/Paddle Into Fitness Certified Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) and SUP Yoga teacher, certified Kids Yoga teacher, certified Adaptive Yoga teacher, and am known by all for my enthusiasm, heart, and positive outlook. I teach a knowledgeable, dynamic, refreshing, and compassionate alignment-based yoga practice that intelligently weaves together the traditions of Iyengar Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga. Many describe my energy as contagious, finding my nurturing, wise, soulful, & patient style of teaching to be welcoming & supportive to all. For me being a student of the practice of yoga is as important as being a teacher, we are students first, and teachers second.
Expect the teachings to be greatly reflective of Maty Ezraty, Sri. K Pattabhis Jois, and BKS Iyengar, as well as from my near 30 years of practice, and classes are open to anyone ready to explore more deeply. I invite all students to let go of expectations, to be truly curious and compassionate, and to embrace and befriend an explorer's mindset within our own inner ecology. I approach and understand yoga as a spiritual practice and discipline and a healing art. We learn to trust our own intuition and innate wisdom, "we do not learn to be intuitive, we already are." The Yoga practice is a re-remembering and recognition of our wholeness and of the truth that we are always evolving, transforming, and are under constant construction; there is infinite room for learning, progressing, and creative expression. The practice offers a moment to awaken and a continuing opportunity to return home to the beauty of our own being and self. As a friend says, "This practice intends to provoke us & to inspire the bigger questions triggering one’s own awakening…the truth is-It is never complete, it is never finished, it’s infinite."
I wholeheartedly believes that Yoga, Meditation, and Stand Up Paddleboarding, and SUP Yoga are for everybody, and am passionate about sharing these gifts, as well as my love of nature, adventure, travel, living well, environmentalism, ocean conservation, and the outdoors with all ages.
