American Awe

June 2022
For yogis, adventure-lovers, hikers, spiritual junkies and sunset chasers! Just hearing someone say “Utah” is reason enough to pack up a bag and head out to that special, mystic desert.​ Join us for the adventure of a lifetime.

The ancient land of utah

“We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.”
​-Anaïs Nin
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, organic breakfasts and dinners from the onsite organic farm to table restaurant Sweetwater Kitchen. Our days will be filled with amazing yoga classes, stargazing, sangha 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!

adventure
​packages

“Travel doesn’t become adventure until you leave yourself behind.”
Marty Rubin
RETREAT PACKAGES START AT $1495

What's Included

  • 6 days, 5 nights at magical Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch
  • 2 organic meals per day at SweetWater Kitchen. Animal protein available upon request!
  • Twice daily yoga classes.
  • Special workshops with local guides & nature enthusiasts
  • Transportation to and from SLC International Airport
  • Daily transportation to trailheads

​NOT INCLUDED
  • Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Alcoholic Drinks​
  • ​& Any cost arising or interruption due to circumstances or events beyond our control (i.e. natural calamities, road blocks,  war, threat of war, terrorist actions or threats, closure of airports, visa suspensions, civil strife, industrial action, natural disaster, illness or pandemics, technical problems to transport, staff cancellations, etc, or unforeseen changes in your personal circumstances)

meet
your
​teachers

The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.”
Anthony Bourdain

YOUR ADVENTURE AMBASSADORS

Our retreat leaders share a passion for yoga, mindfulness, nature and adventure.  They work tireless to create experiences that help people explore, discover, and feel more connected with themselves, one another and the world.
ABBE CIULLA
​Teacher & Retreat Coordinator 
As a dedicated student and teacher of the flow, Abbé offers to you an empowering yoga and movement experience. Abbe's classes are specifically designed to take you deeper into your practice, to peel away the layers of doubt and self-limiting behavior. Her classes 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 classes 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. You will also find yourself enveloped in a community of dreamers and doers who will become lifelong friends.

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.

Owner of Troy City Yoga and creator of The Solar Flow Method, Abbe is a 500CYT Vinyasa Yoga, 300CYT Fluidus Yoga, has completed her advanced Thai Bodywork Certification and is certified in Animal Flow Movement Methodology. Forever a student, Abbe has expanded her studies with other great teachers such as Carlos Tao, Tom Myers, Shiva Rea, Noah Maze, Jason Crandall, Kino McGregor and many more.
ANDREW BRAY
Teaching Assistant & Photographer
A nature enthusiast and certified yoga instructor with degrees in both design and photography. Andrew's 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, teach and practice amongst nature's amazing wild canvas.
Andrew began his yoga journey back in 2014 to help combat low back pain and connect himself to his body.  Yoga provided so much more than a physical outlet for him as he began to explore and practice the deeply transformative mindful techniques.
​
Certified 200Hr Yoga Instructor

WHAT TO
​EXPECT

“The greatest discovery in life is self-discovery. Until you find yourself you will always be someone else. Become yourself.”
Myles Munroe

Discover the Wild West

The Food
​SWEETWATER KITCHEN
Delicious, organic and locally sourced breakfast & dinner is served every night through Sweetwater Kitchen, a fully organic, 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, eggs and poultry is organic and pasture raised and from the local farms 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 overlooking 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.

YOUR
​BACKYARD

“Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that damn mountain.”
Jack Kerouac

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 $1295
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 $1495- $1895
​Click the images for pricing, descriptions & availability.
Upper Suite Rooms
​One of the most beautiful accommodations! This suite contains two rooms each with their own private bed. The two suites share a bathroom and shower, so unless you book the entire suite you may share the bathroom with another traveler. 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.
​$1995 per private bed (Add a spouse or bed buddy for $1295) 

Delux cabins

Cabin 1 Rooms
These cabins are amazing! Private Deck overlooking gorgeous views of Grand Staircase and the Salt Gulch, two private queen bedrooms the are unbelievable comfortable, 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: $2295 (Add a spouse or bed buddy for $1295)
Queen Bedroom 2: $2295 (Add a spouse or bed buddy for $1295) 
Cabin 2 Rooms
These cabins are amazing! Private Deck overlooking gorgeous views of Grand Staircase and the Salt Gulch, two private queen bedrooms the are unbelievable comfortable, 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: $2295 (​​Add a spouse or bed buddy for $1295)
Private Bedroom with Full Bed & Bunks: $2295 (there are bunk beds in this room which we do not fill and are yours to use as a jungle gym!) Bring a friend into the bunks for $995
Cabin 3 Rooms
Catch some spectacular sunrises and sunsets on this double-decker cabin! Private Deck overlooking gorgeous views of Grand Staircase and the Salt Gulch and the beaver dam. Three private rooms. Queen bedroom on main floor at $1995. Queen Bedroom upstairs at $1995, and room with full-size bunk beds accessed by spiral staircase for $1495 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 $1295 (private rooms only)
Queen bedroom on main floor at $2295
Queen bedroom on upstairs (accessed through bunk room) $2295
Bunks $1695 each
Native American Tipis!
King Tipi:
​Native American Large Hand Painted Tipi at $1695. 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.  Remember, you are in the wild! Don't be surprised if you hear critters around your tent! Don't worry, they are friendly.
​​Add a spouse or bed buddy for $1295
Queen Tipi:
We offer the unique option of 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 $1295

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    ​Register for Your Spot!

    To secure your reservation please fill out the form below and then follow the link below to make your deposit. Look at the above accommodation options to choose your room. Your spot is not guaranteed on until your deposit is made.  
    By pressing SUBMIT you are hereby agreeing to our terms and conditions.
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Important details:

  • To officially reserve your spot your deposit of $500 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 $995, they must also pay a deposit of $500 to officially reserve their spot.
  • If our retreat is full, to officially reserve your spot on the waitlist a 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 Arrival Day: We ask that everyone flies into Salt Lake before noon. 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 Departure Day: All flights on the final day must be after 5pm. Or we can help 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, low attendance reschedules, injuries, theft or illness, and events that are outside of our control (as listed in our Terms and Conditions).
  • ​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.”

-Henry David Thoreau

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