Absolutely! Once you register for the retreat, you can book your lodging directly through Joyful Journey Hot Springs. They offer a range of cozy, affordable accommodations to suit every comfort level:

- Lodge Rooms (private or shared): $200–$245/night

- Yurts (private or shared): $185–$225/night

- Tipis, RV Sites, or Camping: $85–$165/night

Whether you prefer a plush room, a glamping experience, or sleeping under the stars, there's something for everyone.

Summer in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains offers a little of everything—sunshine, rain, and magic.

Mornings are typically mild and sunny, perfect for a sunrise soak. By afternoon, the region often experiences monsoon rains—short, warm bursts that roll through like nature’s cleansing ritual. Evenings tend to clear up beautifully, with breathtaking sunsets and the occasional rainbow gracing the horizon.

Nights can be chilly, especially at altitude, so be sure to bring cozy layers, even if the daytime temps feel summery.

Think: sun hat by day, fleece hoodie by night.

We recommend checking the local forecast before packing so you're properly prepared.

Joyful Journey Hot Springs is located in Moffat, Colorado, in the heart of the San Luis Valley.

You can fly into either Denver International Airport (DEN) or Colorado Springs Airport (COS)—Colorado Springs is about an hour closer to Joyful Journey.

If you’ll need ground transportation from the airport, just let us know. We’re happy to connect you with other pilgrims who might want to carpool or share a rental car. Many beautiful conversations begin on the drive in.

To honor the integrity of the retreat container—and to support both your journey and the collective experience—we ask that all participants attend the entire retreat from start to finish.

Every part of the pilgrimage is intentionally designed, and your presence matters. Thank you for committing fully to this sacred time.

There will be no alcohol served during the retreat, and we ask that you come to all retreat sessions in an alcohol- and cannabis-free state to support the clarity, safety, and sacredness of the group container.

Here’s a suggested packing list to help you feel comfortable and supported during the retreat:

- Clothing that feels comfy (we’ll be sitting and lying down on the floor)

- A comfortable celebratory outfit (like a sundress) for our opening ritual

- Shoes that are easy to slip on and off (for entering the event yurt and hot springs)

- Swimsuit, towel, sunhat, and sun protection

- Reusable water bottle

- Journal for prompts, reflections, and inspiration

- Flashlight or headlamp for nighttime navigation

-Bedding and towels (if you’re camping or staying in a tipi)

- Anything else that feels good, cozy, and fits in your bag

And leave a little room for take-home gifts and souvenirs—there will be a few!

Meals are served buffet-style so you can choose what works best for your body. While we can’t accommodate every individual request, the menu is intentionally simple and flexible, with a variety of whole-food options, sauces, and toppings.

If you have serious allergies or highly specific dietary needs, we recommend bringing a few supplemental items. A shared kitchen space will be available for personal food storage.

This retreat is for you if you're seeking to respond to what is being asked of you at this time of your life and of history: beyond self-improvement, beyond “coping,” beyond trying to hold it all together.

It’s for you if the noise of the world has left you weary, and you long to reconnect with your own quiet wisdom to guide you toward what is sacred and true for you.

It’s for you if you want to love yourself enough to rest, to listen, and to make your own well-being a form of devotion.

And it’s for you if you feel called to live your later years as the radiant woman of wisdom you were born to be — the light that outlives the empire.

Such a good question.

In addition to the work I've done over the past decade helping over 75,000 women just like you love and forgive themselves, their food and their figure, I’ve also lived and worked in meditation retreat centers and monasteries since the early 1990s.

I’ve participated in hundreds of retreats as a student or a staff member, and this is the 11th retreat that I'm offering as a teacher.

Through divine grace, I realized decisively during a very dark night of the soul in my early 50s: I am not my traumas.

Where I once believed (as you might now) that the traumas of my early life defined and condemned me, I now bless and thank them for the gifts they continue to give.

Among those gifts is the ever-present reminder to love myself unconditionally while being of service to others.

I'm not holding this retreat to fix your problems but rather to help you discover the woman you are beyond any beliefs you hold of being bad, broken, or wrong. I see you as I see myself: sacred, holy, whole.

Retreat tuition is non-refundable, as your registration secures your space in a small, intimate group and supports significant planning on our end.

That said, if you need to cancel, I’ll gladly offer you a 6-month credit toward working with me. You're also welcome to offer your tuition as a scholarship for another woman who could benefit from it.

I strongly encourage purchasing travel insurance for peace of mind in case of illness, emergencies, or unexpected changes.