Canyonlands Field Airport (CNY) is located about 18 miles north of Moab.

For more flight options, Walker Field Airport in Grand Junction, Colorado is about a 1 hour 45 minute drive and is often the most convenient choice for major airlines.

The nearest major international airport is in Salt Lake City, about 236 miles away (roughly a 4 hour drive).

Car rentals are available in Moab through Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

The retreat begins on October 8th at 3pm, with arrival window from 3pm-4pm. We will start circling up together around 4pm. If you need to arrive later that day, that is absolutely fine. We will ease into the space together upon arrival. The retreat ends on October 12th at 1pm, with a gentle closing and departure window that allows for unhurried goodbyes.

October is one of the best times of year to camp in Moab, with cool nights and soft morning light. Camping on site is a beautiful way to experience the land. Surrounded by vast night skies and open desert, it offers an all immersive experience for the retreat. Campers get access to all the house amenities including bathroom, kitchen etc. I have a limited number of tents, sleeping pads, and sleeping bags available, along with a cot and hammocks for sleeping on the porch. These will be arranged in advance during registration on a first-come, first-served basis. You’re also welcome to bring your own camping gear and/or camper van or trailer. There’s plenty of room to find private spots on the land. Often, if there’s no rain in the forecast a tent may not be needed. Sleeping under the stars and waking with the sunrise can deepen your connection to the earth, your dreams, and your creative process and I highly recommend it as a way to enhance your retreat experience.

While simple on-site camping is available, you may wish to arrange your own lodging if you’d like more comfort or privacy.

There are many beautiful places to stay in and around Moab. A few options I recommend are Redmoon Lodge, Moab Springs Ranch which is right in town, a lovely local Airbnb called The Stargazer, and Red Cliffs Lodge—about 30 minutes outside of town, with a stunning riverside setting. October is high season in the area and lodging will reflect this. There are several economical options to choose from among the many hotels in town. I don’t personally have any recommendations for hotels.

You’re welcome to choose whatever feels most supportive for your experience. Just be sure to plan for a short drive to and from the retreat space each day.

Coming on retreat with friend is a beautiful thing. If you refer a friend and they register, you’ll receive $200 off your rate of registration. Sharing the experience can deepen your friendship while also enriching the energy of the group as a whole.

Your deposit is refundable up to 7 days. After 7 days it is transferable to a future retreat.

Bring whatever supports your creative process and comfort in nature.

Alongside your personal essentials, you’re welcome to bring books and notebooks, and any creative materials you’d like to work with such as paints, brushes, cameras, laptops, or musical instruments. If it feels alive for you, even dancing costumes are welcome.

You’ll also want a backpack and a reusable water bottle for time outdoors, plus extra layers of clothing since the weather can shift quickly. Sturdy walking shoes that can handle uneven terrain and get wet are important, as we may cross a creek. I recommend Chacos or Tevas.

For comfort and ease in the outdoors, please bring sun protection such as sunscreen and a hat, along with any snacks you enjoy having between meals.

Refunds are not available within 30 days of the retreat start date. This helps honor the commitments made for the space, food, and planning required to hold the retreat container. If something unexpected arises, I will do my best to fill your spot and credit you if possible.

Each day holds a rhythm of guided offerings and spacious, unstructured time. There is a balance between structure and freedom so you can engage deeply while also resting, wandering, and following your own inner pace.

We may begin the mornings with optional yoga, dreamwork, or gentle movement practices on the red rocks. Throughout the day there are invitations into creative process, somatic exploration, and time in nature. Participation is always optional. You are never required to join any activity, and there is full permission to sit out, rest, or spend time alone as needed. I have outdoor hammocks, couches, and a starbed for participant use.

Afternoons often include time outdoors, including trekking into a stunning nearby public land area just a half a mile from the retreat site. Most hikes are between 1–3 miles a day, sometimes less depending on the group and conditions. The land offers trees, water, and open spaces for wandering, resting, and daydreaming as the autumn colors begin to shift.

The retreat carries on in all weather. Moab’s landscape includes the occasional passing rain, especially with late-season summer monsoons that can drift through in October.

Rain gear and warm layers is highly recommended so you can stay comfortable and continue to be outside when it feels right. There is also a covered porch on site where we can gather for meals, conversation, and group time if needed.

And as a side note, rain in the desert is something special. The scent of the earth, the shifting light, the vibrancy of the landscape, it often becomes an unexpected and beautiful part of the experience.

Lunch is a curated deli-style buffet with organic, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients. Organic farm-to-table dinners are included each evening and shared outdoors, prepared on site. A range of dietary preferences can be accommodated, including vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, and other needs. After you register for the retreat, we will connect to discuss your food preferences in more detail so everything feels supportive and nourishing for you.

Breakfast is not provided, so please eat before arriving each morning or on your own schedule.

Organic coffee, tea, and light snacks will also be available throughout the retreat for participants to enjoy between meals.

You’re welcome to bring a yoga mat if you have one, and want to do yoga (no pressure though) and comfortable clothes to move in. No need for anything fancy, wear what feels good for your body. Yoga and movement practices can also be practiced directly on the land without a mat.

Morning movement and yoga will be offered, but this is not about perfect poses or doing things “right.” The only yoga I care about is the kind that feels real.

We’ll use movement as a way to turn toward the body, to listen, to feel, and to notice what’s there. It’s a space to be curious and to care for yourself, not feel pressure to perform. All movement practices are optional.

Cell phone use is generally discouraged to support immersion in the experience. However, you are encouraged to bring your phone with you in your pack for navigation, photos, or emergencies. If your cell phone is around during activities please keep it out of sight and on silent mode to not disturb other participants.

The retreat includes gentle to moderate hiking on uneven desert terrain, typically 1–3 miles per day. The wilderness area where we will be spending our time in is accessible via a short one-mile walk from the retreat site. Activities are adaptable, and you are always welcome to move at your own pace or opt out of any physical portion.

We will be in a desert landscape near Moab, with shifting fall weather, warm days and cooler mornings and evenings. Conditions can change quickly, so layered clothing, sun protection, and preparedness for sun, wind, and occasional water crossings are important. Autumn leaves will be beginning to appear during this time, bringing a subtle seasonal change to the land.

October in Moab is typically mild and very beautiful, with crisp autumn air and shifting light as the seasons change. Daytime temperatures often range from the mid 60s to low 80s Fahrenheit, while evenings and early mornings can drop into the 40s and sometimes cooler.

The weather is generally dry and sunny, though fall can bring occasional wind or brief rain showers. Because of the desert environment, temperature shifts between day and night can feel quite pronounced. Layering is important so you can stay comfortable through warm afternoons, cool mornings, and chilly evenings under the stars.

No. Every offering is invitational. Whether it is yoga, movement, dreamwork, trekking and wandering, or creative practice, you are always free to participate or step away. Rest and solitude are considered part of the retreat experience.

This retreat is for those who feel drawn to time in nature, creative process, and inward exploration in a spacious, embodied way. It may feel right if you are longing for a slower rhythm, time away from daily demands, and a space where both solitude and shared experience are welcomed.

We will move between structured offerings and open time in the land, with invitations into movement, dreamwork, creative expression, and wandering on the land. Nothing is required. You are always free to participate, pause, or simply be.

This retreat may not be a fit if you are looking for a tightly scheduled program, a purely academic or intellectual experience, or a highly intensive physical excursion. The land, the pace, and the practices are intentionally slow and spacious.

Moab is surrounded by some of the most stunning desert landscapes in the world, and many women choose to arrive early or stay a few days after our retreat to take it all in.

Nearby you’ll find Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park, along with Dead Horse Point State Park. Plus several other incredible wilderness areas. Each offers its own unique beauty, from towering red rock arches to vast canyon views.

October is an especially magical time to be here, with cooler temperatures and subtle fall colors weaving through the desert landscape. It’s a beautiful season for hiking, exploring, and simply being in awe of the land.

If you feel the call, we highly recommend giving yourself extra time to wander, integrate your experience, and fully receive all that this place has to offer.

Yes. Many people choose to arrive early or stay a little longer in Moab to book a Mythic Portrait Session or a traditional portrait session. Traditional portrait sessions take place close to Moab and come with 10-15 images including headshots and full body images in nature.

The Mythic Portrait sessions are one-on-one creative portraits made in the land around Moab. They are not traditional photo shoots. They are slower, intuitive, shaped by place, and the mythical and archetypal currents that are moving through you. Read more on my Mythical Portraits page to learn more.

If you’re attending the retreat, you can book a session either before it begins or after it ends, depending on availability.

If you’re interested, reach out early so we can coordinate timing while you’re here.