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AMERICAN BEAUTY: YOGA AND ADVENTURE RETREAT
APRIL 22nd-27TH 2018 Sorry, this retreat is sold out!
For rock climbers, yogis, adventure-lovers, hikers, trial runners, and sunset chasers! Just hearing someone say “Utah” is reason enough to pack up a bag and head out to that special, quiet desert. Join Alison Bernasco and Abbe Ciulla for the adventure of a lifetime.
A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE!
Each morning we will arise to crisp desert air, a bright red sunrise, and awe-inspiring landscapes. We will be nourished with balanced, organica breakfasts and dinners from the onsite organic farm to table restaurant Sweetwater Kitchen. Our days will be filled with amazing yoga classes, stargazing, sanghas and optional activities like hiking, trail running and walking mediations.
For five days, we will live amongst nature and ancient landscapes. Trade in your typical luxury yoga retreat for one that brings you closer to your edge, mother nature and your wanderer's soul. Let’s get far away from technology and close to the earth and ourselves. Get ready for a trip all about discovery of your personal strength, bravery, and inner badass. Truly an experience of a lifetime!
Early Bird Registration is Now Open!
RETREAT PACKAGES START AT $1095!
What's Included
6 days, 5 nights at magical Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch 2 organic vegetarian meals per day at SweetWater Kitchen. Animal protein available upon request! Daily yoga classes, workshops and guided meditations with Abbe and Alison Special workshops with local guides & nature enthusiasts Transportation to and from SLC International Airport Daily transportation
*Flights and Travel Insurance are not included
Retreat leaders Alison Bernasco and Abbe Ciulla.
T H E P R A C T I C E
Meet Your Teachers
Abbe Ciulla Teacher & Tribe Leader
As a dedicated student and teacher of the flow and a devoted wanderer, Abbé offers to you an empowering yoga and travel experience. Abbe's retreats are specifically designed to take you deeper into your practice, to peel away the layers of doubt and self-limiting behavior. Her classes and workshops inspire strength, growth and presence, all the while fostering a joyful environment where students can playfully discover their evolutionary edge on and off the mat. During your travels with Abbe you will explore the universal concepts of alignment and effort in the body and mind- the big ideas of how to move better, practice confidently and live consciously. Expect to flow, move, dance, laugh and most importantly, dive deeply into yourself. Abbe’s life is built around growth, and that is what she will inspire in you. Certified E-RYT, CPT
Alison Bernasco considers her education ongoing and her practice and teaching are constantly evolving in style and content. She is currently in pursuit of her Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. From her varied interests and pursuits, Alison weaves influence from all corners of her experience together to create an intricate web of ideas and to provide her students with flowing, comprehensive classes and sequencing. Alison offers a challenging but accessible, sweet and sweaty practice to all levels. Certified E-RYT 500HR
A nature enthusiast with degrees in both design and photography, Andrews love for nature has transformed into a flourishing career. He works as a grower and cultivator at Rhode Island's largest retail nursery and nows travels that passion across the country and world to photograph and practice amongst nature's amazing wild canvas.
T H E E X P E R I E N C E
Discover the Wild West
The Food SWEETWATER KITCHEN Continental breakfast is served every morning at the ranch & dinner is served every night through Sweetwater Kitchen, a fully organic, vegetarian farm-to-table restaurant that sits right on the property. Chef Arballo’s core quest: “To be in touch with every ingredient on the plate.” All meat is organic and pasture raised and from the state of Utah. Sweetwater Kitchen offers a full liquor and wine menu (alcohol not included). Cuisine is influenced by Southwestern traditions, neo-American flavors and some international fare. Sweetwater Kitchen also caters to all kinds of dietary restrictions and they will accommodate any need of their guests.
The Adventure ESCALANTE, UTAH Located in Utah's scenic red rock canyon country close to Escalante’s Grand Staircase and Capitol Reef- both home to some of the world’s best and most scenic hiking trails without the mess of crowds. The hiking and outdoor activity opportunities are absolutely endless. There is so much to see in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. You won't find a more scenic, rugged and remote place to hike. The Paria River and its tributaries have carved out buttes, mesas and canyons including one of the worlds longest slot canyons, Buckskin Gulch.
The Homestead Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch Magic lives here. Nestled one mile from the illuminated Painted Desert of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, and two miles below the abundant aspen and pine tree forested peaks of Boulder Mountain, is the Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch (BMGR). The Ranch is located right off the beautiful scenic Hwy 12 and sits on 173 acres. A short drive up from the Ranch will lead you to the hidden mountain paradise of Dixie National Forest. A true green emerald, placed in the middle of a red-rock paradise, would be a fair description. The mountain’s close proximity to the stunning sandstone deserts below display the stark contrast of nature’s diversity and can be seen in very few other places on Earth.
Accommodations:
Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch is located at the mouth of a gorgeous valley that looks out upon Sweetwater Creek and the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. It embodies the prime location to sit back, relax and soak up the peaceful serenity, quiet starry nights, and sun-filled adventures itching for the taking. We offer lots of different accommodation options to make this retreat experience comfortable and accessible to everyone! Prices are per person. A spouse or bedbuddy can be added for $895
Main Lodge Rooms
The main lodge has a great room with six lodging rooms and a wrap-around deck with spectacular views. Accommodations are rustic and simple. The Sweetwater Kitchen and the reservations office are also located in the Main Lodge. An ideal place for gatherings or stargazing. All rooms have Air conditioner. WiFi is available in the Main Lodge. Prices range from $1095- $1695 Click the images for pricing, descriptions & availability. REMAINING ROOMS: Room 1 Quad Bunk Bed: $1095 (1 available) Room 2 Quad Bunk Bed: $1095 (2 available)
Upper Suite Rooms
This suite contains two rooms each with their own private bed. The two suites share a bathroom and shower. The upper suite is located in the main lodge has a queen bed in one room and a full bed in the second room. The upper suite has a private deck with table and chairs. Window air conditioning unit, and a mini refrigerator. The room has air conditioner and WiFi. $1595 per private bed Add a spouse or bed buddy for $895 (private rooms only) Room with Queen Bed: RESERVED Room with Full Bed: RESERVED
Cabin 1 Rooms
Two private queen bedrooms. Full Kitchen: Kitchen equipped with 2-burner stove, counter prep area, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, sink, cookware, and tableware. Dining area, full living room with comfortable queen fold out couch. Private Bath. Deck with BBQ grill. Fire Pit. No Wifi in cabins. Queen Bedroom 1: $1695 (Add a spouse or bed buddy for $895) Queen Bedroom 2: $1695 (Add a spouse or bed buddy for $895)
Cabin 2 Rooms
Two rooms, one private queen bed and one triple. Full Kitchen: Kitchen equipped with 2-burner stove, counter prep area, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, sink, cookware, and tableware. Dining area, full living room with comfortable queen fold out couch. Private Bath. Deck with BBQ grill. Fire Pit. No WiFi in cabins. Private Bedroom with Queen Bed: $1595 (Add a spouse or bed buddy for $895) Shared Triple Room Bunk Bed: $1295 (2 available) Shared Triple Room Full Bed: $1495
Cabin 3 Rooms FULLY BOOKED
Three private rooms. Queen bedroom on main floor at $1695. Queen Bedroom upstairs at $1695, and room with full-size bunk beds accessed by spiral staircase for $1295 each. Full Kitchen. Kitchen equipped with 4-burner stove, counter prep area, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, sink, cookware, and tableware. Dining area, full living room with comfortable queen fold out couch. Private Bath. Deck with BBQ grill. Fire Pit. Add a spouse or bed buddy for $895 (private rooms only)
Native American Tipis!
King Tipi: RESERVED Native American Large Hand Painted Tipi at $1595. Inside is a California King bed, an additional pull out trundle, mobile fan, handcrafted furniture. The Tipi sits on a beautiful full deck which offers a spectacular sitting area. A bathroom resides adjacent to the tipi and an indoor/outdoor shower is only a few yards away. WiFi is available in the Main Lodge only. Add a spouse or bed buddy for $895
Queen Tipi: We offer the unique option of luxury camping in our Native American Queen Tipi at $1595. Inside is a queen bed with two chairs. A deck with furniture for relaxing and enjoying the scenery. Bathroom adjacent to tipi along with indoor/outdoor Living Solar Shower. There is a mobile fan inside, lanterns and WiFi is available in the main lodge only. Add a spouse or bed buddy for $895
STEP 1 of 2: Pay or make deposit for your spot!
To secure your reservation on our American Beauty Retreat a deposit of $295 must be made. Choose your first choice accommodation. Please note, all reservations are first come first serve. If your first choice is unavailable we will try to get you set up in your next choice. *Note that the items below will add on a 6% website transaction fee. If you prefer to use Venmo and skip the fees, please send deposit or payments to @yogawithabbe.
Deposit for Bed Buddy or Spouse $295
$312.40
This deposit of $295 secures your spouse's spot on the 2019 Utah Yoga & Adventure Retreat!
Women's Dorm Quad Bunk: Located on the third floor of the main lodge, this room has two sets of twin bunk beds. There are two bathrooms on the third floor where the bunk rooms are located. These two full bathrooms are shared between the three rooms on the “Bunk” floor. There is a community sitting area with a couch, sofa chair and coffee table, and a deck. The room has air conditioner and WiFi. $1095 per bed
SOLD OUT Lodge Room 8: Queen Bed w/ Shared Bath $1295
$312.00 - $1,350.40
Sold out
Lodge Room 8: Located on the third floor of the main lodge, this room has a queen bed accented by handmade aspen furniture. There are two bathrooms on the third floor where the bunk rooms are located. These two full bathrooms are shared between the three rooms on the “Bunk” floor. The third floor has a common area with a couch, sofa chair and coffee table and a deck. The room has air conditioner and WiFi.
SOLD OUT Lodge Room 4: Queen Bed w/ Private Bath $1495
$312.40 - $1,525.40
Sold out
Main Lodge Room 4: Room 4 is located on the main level of the lodge and adjacent to the Great Room where the views are spectacular. It has a queen bed with a private bathroom. The room has air conditioner and WiFi.
SOLD OUT Lodge Room 5: Queen Bed w/ Private Bath $1595
$312.40 - $1,550.40
Sold out
Main Lodge Room 5: located on the main level of the lodge and adjacent to the Great Room where the views are spectacular. It has a queen bed with a private bathroom. The room has air conditioner and WiFi. $1595
This two-room suite located in the main lodge has a queen bed in one room and a full bed in the second room. Private bathroom with shower. Private deck with table and chairs. Window air conditioning unit, and a mini refrigerator. The room has air conditioner and WiFi.
$1595 per private bed, if you would like to share this suite with a friend choose the ENTIRE SUITE option below.
Three private rooms. Queen bedroom on main floor at $1695. Queen Bedroom upstairs at $1595, and room with full-size bunk beds accessed by spiral staircase for $1295. Full Kitchen. Kitchen equipped with 4-burner stove, counter prep area, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, sink, cookware, and tableware. Dining area, full living room with comfortable queen fold out couch. Private Bath. Deck with BBQ grill. Fire Pit.
Two private rooms. One with Queen bed at $1695. Second room with double bed and twin bunks at $1295 per bed. Full Kitchen: Kitchen equipped with 2-burner stove, counter prep area, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, sink, cookware, and tableware. Dining area, full living room with comfortable queen fold out couch. Private Bath. Deck with BBQ grill. Fire Pit. No WiFi in cabins.
Two private queen bedrooms. Full Kitchen: Kitchen equipped with 2-burner stove, counter prep area, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, sink, cookware, and tableware. Dining area, full living room with comfortable queen fold out couch. Private Bath. Deck with BBQ grill. Fire Pit. No Wifi in cabins. $1695 per queen bed.
Native American Large Hand Painted Tipi at $1595. Inside is a California King bed, an additional pull out trundle, mobile fan, handcrafted furniture. The Tipi sits on a beautiful full deck which offers a spectacular sitting area. A bathroom resides adjacent to the tipi and an indoor/outdoor shower is only a few yards away. WiFi is available in the Main Lodge only.
We offer the unique option of luxury camping in our Native American Queen Tipi at $1395. Inside is a queen bed with two chairs. A deck with furniture for relaxing and enjoying the scenery. Bathroom adjacent to tipi along with indoor/outdoor Living Solar Shower. There is a mobile fan inside, lanterns and WiFi is available in the main lodge only.
To officially reserve your spot your deposit of $295 must be made. Once you are officially added to the retreat your deposit is non-refundable. All other payments are refundable up to 60 days before the retreat.
If you are bringing a bed buddy for the additional $895, they must also pay a deposit of $295 to officially reserve their spot.
If our retreat is full, to officially reserve your spot on the waitlist your deposit of $195 must be made. If a spot opens up you will be added to the guest list then your spot is secured. Once you are officially added to the retreat your deposit is non-refundable. All other payments are refundable up to 60 days before the retreat.
Be mindful of van transfers when booking your flights. Van transfers on the 21st: We ask that everyone flies into Salt Lake before noon on April 21st. The first day we will be caravan-ing down the beyond-scenic stretch from Salt Lake to Boulder as a tribe- the trek is nothing short of awe-inspiring and is one of the best parts of the adventure! There will be pit stops, meditation breaks & lots of photo-ops so we will want an early start! If you have the freedom to do so, you can fly in a day early & book an AirBnb the night so that you are rested for the journey ahead. We can help you arrange this as well. Ubers and airport transfers are very safe and affordable! You can meet us at SLC airport at 12:00noon. Van Transfers on the 26th: All flights on the final day, April 26th, must be after 5pm. Or we can make arrangements for you to stay in SLC for the night and you can catch a flight the next day.
Remember travel insurance! This is a must-have for everyone attending. If something comes up suddenly and you are unable to attend, or you get injured, sick, theft- traveller's insurance will refund your investment or cover your loss at a nominal fee (usually runs about $50-$75 to insure, offered by most credit cards). We are not liable for any cancellations for any reason, injuries, theft or illness that arise during the retreat.
Pay in installments: this will help make the trip investment feel more affordable! We will help by sending payment nudges via email!
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I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not yet lived.”
