WHOLE IMAGE WELLNESS
Brand. Body. Being.
The Retreat
You will start each morning with yoga on the grounds, breathing the fresh air while allowing the red rocks and green trees to become your sanctuary. During the day, go for a hike on the grounds, put your feet up in a hammock, or enjoy teatime in the music room. Each day, you will take in the inspiring view while painting your own creation on canvas in art class. Finish your day with a restorative yoga class in our private lodge.
YOGA & ART RETREAT
CREATE YOUR ZEN
BOOKING CLOSED
Colorado Springs
June 21-24, 2023
Have you ever dreamed of waking up to a castle surrounded by sandstone rock formations spiraling into the clouds? This is it! The grounds of Glen Eyrie have over 700 acres for you to discover, explore, and be transformed. Hammocks, trails, and historical geology will provide the perfect place for you to restore your spirit and create your Zen. The retreat is located in the foothills of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, CO, right next door to the popular landmark Garden of the Gods. Join us for this 4-day, 3-night retreat to create your Zen.
What to Expect
In addition to yoga and art classes, we will arrange an optional hiking trip to the Garden of the Gods (pictured right). This park is full of sandstone red rocks and 21 trails. Admission is free.
Perhaps you'd rather check out Colorado Springs for a day of shopping or attend afternoon tea at the castle. We can help you arrange whatever lights up your heart. This retreat is all about YOU.
Accommodations
THE GLEN VIEW LODGE:
Enjoy the breath-taking views and privacy from this comfortable and clean lodge on the far edge of the property. We will have the entire lodge just for our group, and use of the meeting room in case of inclement weather to hold our yoga and art classes. Each room has 2 Queen beds with a table, dresser, desk, chair, and closet. Private bathroom with a shower/tub combo. Rooms do not have television sets, giving you time to refresh, reflect, and relax. If you do not have a roommate in mind, we can pair you with someone. If you would rather occupy the room on your own, please choose the "Single" Accommodation option at checkout.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included in the cost of your retreat! Meals are served on site daily, with organic ingredients, including vegetarian and vegan dishes.
Activities
Each yoga class will be customized for active recovery. Classes will be taught for all levels. Angelique will provide modifications for beginning yogis and also opportunities for advanced practitioners to grow their practice. Even if you have never practiced yoga, you will find these sessions accessible and empowering!
Each art class will be built around those participating, and weather permitting the surrounding nature will be our inspiration. Paint your canvas with acrylic paints provided for mixing and exploring, with the guidance of a teacher who is both artist and nature lover. Learn to follow the eye to create rich landscape art you will love to display after returning home.
Tentative Itinerary
Wednesday
Check in at 4 PM
Settle into rooms
Dinner
Welcome Circle, Restorative Yoga, & Meditation
Thursday
Gentle Flow Yoga & Journaling
Breakfast
Art Class on the grounds
Lunch
Afternoon Activity
Dinner
Yin Yoga
Friday
Gentle Flow Yoga & Journaling
Breakfast
Art Class
Lunch
Afternoon Activity
Dinner
Restorative Yoga & Meditation
Saturday
Gentle Flow Yoga
Breakfast
Morning Activity
Checkout at 11 a.m.
Not Included:
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Airfare
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The Bus Stang: The Bus will shuttle you from the airport to the estate
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Uber/ Lyft rides between off site destinations
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Travel insurance
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Optional Activities such as afternoon tea
Trip Highlights
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4 days and 3 nights at the Glen Eyrie Estate, surrounded by stunning nature and historic beauty
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2 Yoga Classes each day
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1 Art Class each day, with all materials included.
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Sleep in the Glen View Lodge in a Shared Room (Single Accommodations available)
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Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
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Guests are invited to explore any of the 16 available trails right here on the property! Trail levels range from easy to difficult in a breathtaking atmosphere.
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Amenities available on the estate include hammocks, corn hole, and board games.
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Wi-Fi is available
Questions
Please direct any questions to Angelique:
angelique@wholeimagewellness.com
or
Melissa:
mjhardy75@yahoo.com
Terms & Conditions
To sign up for this retreat at this later date, payment in full is expected. If you would like to attend, but cannot pay in full, you can pay in two payments. A 50% deposit is due at the time of registration, with the remaining balance due within 30 days or by May 15th, whichever is first. Please contact Angelique to arrange your payment plan.
ALL payments are non-refundable. Therefore, Trip Insurance is strongly recommended. You can purchase trip insurance through Travel Insured, World Nomads, or the company of your choice. We recommend purchasing your trip insurance at the time of deposit.
Reservation is not complete until Retreat Contract is signed and returned. This contract will be emailed to you when your deposit or payment is received.
About Angelique Flynn,
Retreat Leader &
Yoga Teacher
Our yoga teacher Angelique is a 200-hour E-RYT and a teacher at EmPOWERyoga. Angelique teaches her students how to find self-acceptance and a positive mindset on their yoga mats. Each of her classes builds up to a unique and challenging pose, and she always gives her students options to make the pose accessible. Expect to learn something new when you practice with Angelique! She is also halfway through her Master of Science in Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine program with Maharishi International University.
Typically, Angelique teaches a Power Vinyasa class, but she loves teaching yoga for beginners. She also leads a Yoga Teacher Training program and her business, Whole Image Wellness, is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School. Angelique is always seeking opportunities to learn more so she can help more people find peace and joy through yoga. She aims to challenge and empower her students to find courage on and off their mats. This is the 8th retreat she has planned.
About Melissa Hardy,
Retreat Leader &
Art Teacher
Our art teacher Melissa Jean is small business owner and blogger of Savvy Single Mama Travels. She earned an Associate in Art degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 1996 and has created fine art and functional art since. She is also a teacher who loves to instill the love of art and nature in all of her lessons. Melissa has her M.Ed is Education Leadership and enjoys advocating for children and teachers, with a special love of Early Childhood.
Melissa has been traveling with FOUR children on a teacher’s budget for 20 years, and now that the children are grown wants to pass this experience to you! Sharing rich quality experiences on a budget is a life mission to encourage people get out of their comfort zones and explore all of the beauty in our world.