Fall Yoga + Hiking Retreat
SEP. 14-18, 2023
A five-day, four-night retreat for women who wish to bring renewal to your physical and mental fitness through yoga and scenic hiking. The group will draw inspiration from nature as the foliage fades from green to a vibrant yellow—reigniting our own inner light. Guests of all yoga experience will expand their practice to include meditation, reflection and journaling.
Alpine hiking suitable for all skill levels will leave everyone feeling a sense of accomplishment. In addition to a delicious menu and relaxing accommodations at the Wolf Den, guests will enjoy a hot springs soak and a 60-minute massage during a dedicated day of relaxation.
Please read through the details below before registering. Space is limited to 10 guests.
Fall Yoga + Hiking Retreat
SEP. 14-18, 2023
A five-day, four-night retreat for women who wish to bring renewal to your physical and mental fitness through yoga and scenic hiking. The group will draw inspiration from nature as the foliage fades from green to a vibrant yellow—reigniting our own inner light. Guests of all yoga experience will expand their practice to include meditation, reflection and journaling.
Alpine hiking suitable for all skill levels will leave everyone feeling a sense of accomplishment. In addition to a delicious menu and relaxing accommodations at the Wolf Den, guests will enjoy a hot springs soak and a 60-minute massage during a dedicated day of relaxation.
Please read through the detailed itinerary and FAQ before registering. Space is limited to 10 guests.
More Details
- YOU'LL ENJOY...
- REGISTRATION
- ACCOMMODATIONS
- TRAVELING SOLO?
- DIETARY RESTRICTIONS
- WHAT TO PACK
- CANCELLATIONS
Outdoor Yoga
Instructor Amy Foreman will guide guests in daily restorative yoga practice in the Wolf Den’s outdoor studio. Surrounded by nature, guests of all practice experience will feel at home on your mat. Amy’s guided movement will complement the day’s activities, using myofascial release techniques to help restore tired hiking legs.
Meditation and Journaling
Guests will have time to reflect, reconnect and refocus mind and spirit during guided meditation and journaling sessions.
Fall Hiking in Twin Lakes
Each September, the foliage of Twin Lakes ignites in vivid yellows and oranges. Hiking in this beautiful alpine scenery will take your breath away! Wolf Den host Gretchen Sparling will lead guests on two guided hikes of varying lengths. These hikes will be tailored for beginners and suitable for guests of all fitness levels. For those wishing for some extra challenge, the group will hike an out-and-back route to the summit of Hope Pass, allowing some to top out at 12,508-ft elevation and others to turn back at their accomplished elevation.
Prioritizing Self Care
Our retreat schedule will encourage plenty of downtime for guests to rest and recuperate. To help rejuvenate our bodies, each retreat guest will receive a 60-minute recovery massage. The group will also visit a local hot springs to soak and savor incredible mountain views.
In addition to the above features, guests will also enjoy nourishing home-cooked meals, connection with other like-minded women of all ages and backgrounds, the comfort of the Wolf Den’s accommodations and much more!
Registration is $2,250 for a shared-occupancy room. Priority will be given to solo travelers for single room assignments, if space allows.
To hold your spot, a $500 deposit is required. A minimum of eight guests are needed to confirm the retreat. The remaining registration balance must be paid 30 days prior to the retreat start date. Sales and lodging tax included at checkout.
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Lodging, yoga instruction (+yoga mats and props), an Ayurvedic wellness workshop and nutrition sampling, two guided hiking experiences, one 60-minute massage, access to Mount Princeton Hot Springs’ private soaking pools (plus beverages and snacks while on site), all home-cooked meals and beverages, and a locally curated gift bag. Registration does not include transportation to the retreat.
The Wolf Den is a 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom private residence in Twin Lakes, Colorado. Please take a look at the sleeping arrangements here. Guests attending the retreat will share bedroom accommodations. For those traveling solo, we will prioritize a private bedroom for your stay, if at all possible. During the registration process, please let us know if you are traveling with a group or solo.
A love for yoga and hiking allows new friendships to blossom with ease. Please consider joining us even if you’re traveling solo; we welcome new friends and old! Solo travelers will be prioritized for private rooms, if space allows.
All meals — with the exception of snacks at the hot springs — will be prepared by your host, Gretchen. We are used to designing menus with various dietary needs, including allergies. Please provide any dietary restrictions or preferences for Gretchen during the registration questionnaire.
Dress for movement in our outdoor yoga studio. The morning practice sessions may be a little chilly, so layered clothing is recommended. In addition, plan to bring hiking clothing and equipment, such as hiking shoes, a small daypack, sun protection (hat, sunglasses), a warm layer (like a fleece) and a waterproof shell.
Registered retreat guests may cancel registration at any time. If cancellation is made PRIOR to Aug. 14, 2023, Participant will receive 100 percent of deposit refunded. If cancellation is made AFTER Aug. 14, 2023, Participant will receive 50 percent of Retreat payment refunded. There are no refunds offered for unused portion(s) of the Retreat.
More Details
YOU'LL ENJOY...
Outdoor Yoga
Instructor Amy Foreman will guide guests in daily restorative yoga practice in the Wolf Den’s outdoor studio. Surrounded by nature, guests of all practice experience will feel at home on your mat. Amy’s guided movement will complement the day’s activities, using myofascial release techniques to help restore tired hiking legs.
Meditation and Journaling
Guests will have time to reflect, reconnect and refocus mind and spirit during guided meditation and journaling sessions.
Fall Hiking in Twin Lakes
Each September, the foliage of Twin Lakes ignites in vivid yellows and oranges. Hiking in this beautiful alpine scenery will take your breath away! Wolf Den host Gretchen Sparling will lead guests on two guided hikes of varying lengths. These hikes will be tailored for beginners and suitable for guests of all fitness levels. For those wishing for some extra challenge, the group will hike an out-and-back route to the summit of Hope Pass, allowing some to top out at 12,508-ft elevation and others to turn back at their accomplished elevation.
Prioritizing Self Care
Our retreat schedule will encourage plenty of downtime for guests to rest and recuperate. To help rejuvenate our bodies, each retreat guest will receive a 60-minute recovery massage. The group will also visit a local hot springs to soak and savor incredible mountain views.
In addition to the above features, guests will also enjoy nourishing home-cooked meals, connection with other like-minded women of all ages and backgrounds, the comfort of the Wolf Den’s accommodations and much more!
REGISTRATION
Registration is $2,250 for a shared-occupancy room. Priority will be given to solo travelers for single room assignments, if space allows.
To hold your spot, a $500 deposit is required. A minimum of eight guests are needed to confirm the retreat. The remaining registration balance must be paid 30 days prior to the retreat start date. Sales and lodging tax included at checkout.
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Lodging, yoga instruction (+yoga mats and props), an Ayurvedic wellness workshop and nutrition sampling, two guided hiking experiences, one 60-minute massage, access to Mount Princeton Hot Springs’ private soaking pools (plus beverages and snacks while on site), all home-cooked meals and beverages, and a locally curated gift bag. Registration does not include transportation to the retreat.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Wolf Den is a 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom private residence in Twin Lakes, Colorado. Please take a look at the sleeping arrangements here. Guests attending the retreat will share bedroom accommodations. For those traveling solo, we will prioritize a private bedroom for your stay, if at all possible. During the registration process, please let us know if you are traveling with a group or solo.
TRAVELING SOLO?
A love for yoga and hiking allows new friendships to blossom with ease. Please consider joining us even if you’re traveling solo; we welcome new friends and old! Solo travelers will be prioritized for private rooms, if space allows.
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS
All meals — with the exception of snacks at the hot springs — will be prepared by your host, Gretchen. We are used to designing menus with various dietary needs, including allergies. Please provide any dietary restrictions or preferences for Gretchen during the registration questionnaire.
WHAT TO PACK
Dress for movement in our outdoor yoga studio. The morning practice sessions may be a little chilly, so layered clothing is recommended. In addition, plan to bring hiking clothing and equipment, such as hiking shoes, a small daypack, sun protection (hat, sunglasses), a warm layer (like a fleece) and a waterproof shell.
CANCELLATIONS
Registered retreat guests may cancel registration at any time. If cancellation is made PRIOR to Aug. 14, 2023, Participant will receive 100 percent of deposit refunded. If cancellation is made AFTER Aug. 14, 2023, Participant will receive 50 percent of Retreat payment refunded. There are no refunds offered for unused portion(s) of the Retreat.
What Guests are Saying
about Zen at the Den
Gretchen curated the loveliest weekend. Nothing was overlooked and we were made to feel welcome and cared for during our stay. Truly wonderful!!
The focus of the retreat stays on you taking time for yourself. Every detail of the weekend is well thought out—just enough planned, and just enough down-time. The food is INCREDIBLE, the fellowship unforgettable, and the laughter unstoppable.
I am able to express my gratitude for what these days have met to me and the ladies I met. Life changing. Thank you! I would love to participate in 2023. Thank you for this experience.
Meet the Hosts
Amy Foreman
E-RYT 500 YOGA INSTRUCTOR & AYURVEDIC HEALTH COUNSELOR
Amy has been a student and teacher of yoga and Ayurveda for 25-plus years. She is a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor (750 HR) and yoga teacher (500 HR) and has been teaching hatha, vinyasa, yin and restorative yoga since 2008. Whether attending Amy’s classes, workshops, retreats, or working with her one-on-one, you can expect curiosity, encouragement, compassion, accountability and playfulness. She is deeply grateful for her teachers who have instilled the loving and solid foundation from which she continues to grow as a teacher and student. Amy lives in Evergreen, CO with her husband and two sons. She especially loves time with her family, cooking, hiking, camping and is passionate about all things holistic living and wellness. Check out her website or find Amy on Instagram.
Gretchen Sparling
Wolf Den Host
Gretchen, the “Den mother,” is host of the Wolf Den, where she welcomes guests for family vacations, intimate elopements and women’s yoga retreats. A hiking enthusiast, Gretchen loves spending her time hiking down dusty trails in Colorado’s high alpine and then sinking into the Wolf Den’s incredible hot tub. She looks forward to sharing the Wolf Den with retreat guests and taking the guesswork out of planning a girls’ trip for you to enjoy at the fullest!