Seeds of Becoming: A Movement & Meditation Retreat for Deep Listening, Embodied Vitality & Inspired Manifestation

January 1 - 3, 2027

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Arrival: Friday, January 1st, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Departure: Sunday, January 3rd, 12:30 PM

Tuition:
$0 + 2 nights lodging
Combined at checkout

Meals & drinks included
Inc. V, VG, GF

Add extra nights at 50% off

Tuition:
$0 + 2 nights lodging
Combined at checkout

Meals & drinks included
Inc. V, VG, GF

Add extra nights at 50% off

About the Retreat

As a new year begins, Seeds of Becoming offers space to pause, turn inward, and reconnect with the possibilities stirring beneath the surface. Like seeds resting in the earth, our deepest inspirations often need stillness, nourishment, and time before they are ready to emerge. This retreat invites you to step away from the demands of daily life and enter a more intentional relationship with yourself, your body, and the possibilities of what lies ahead.

Through contemplation, writing, and meditation, we cultivate deep listening, becoming more present and receptive to the wisdom of the body, the quiet voice of intuition, and what is asking for our attention. We make space to reflect on what we are carrying, what we are ready to release, and what we wish to invite into our lives.

Rather than beginning with a fixed plan or a set of resolutions, we practice listening for the intentions and inspirations that feel authentic and alive.Through embodied practice and movement, we awaken vitality, reconnecting with our life force, creative energy, and the experience of inhabiting ourselves more fully. By attending to sensation, breath, impulse, and the body’s innate intelligence, we explore new ways of moving, feeling, and relating to ourselves. These practices invite us beyond habitual patterns and into greater presence, curiosity, and possibility.

The retreat weaves together movement, stillness, reflection, and personal exploration, balancing shared experiences with time for individual rest and integration.

There is no need to arrive with answers, a clear vision, or prior experience. Instead, we create space to be curious, to honor uncertainty, and to discover what becomes possible when we listen without rushing toward an outcome. From this place of presence and aliveness, we create space for inspired manifestation, allowing insight, desire, and imagination to take shape in the world.

Together, we nurture the inner conditions for meaningful growth, authentic intention, and new possibilities to unfold. As we cross the threshold into a new year, Seeds of Becoming offers an opportunity to tend to what is emerging within us and carry its inspiration into the lives we are creating.

What to Expect

  • Guided meditation, writing and practices for deep listening, presence, and inner awareness.
  • Embodied movement, including yoga and somatic exploration, to awaken vitality, explore sensation, and reconnect with your creative life force.
  • Reflective practices to clarify intentions, desires, and emerging possibilities.
  • Space for stillness, discovery, and spontaneous expression.
  • A supportive, interpersonal environment to nurture inspiration, plant seeds of intention, and welcome what is ready to unfold in the year ahead.

Why Attend?

At Seeds of Becoming, you’ll have the opportunity to…

  • Reconnect with your inner compass and intuition
  • Be given space to listen for the desires and intentions that feel most authentic.
  • Move beyond the familiar and discover new ways of experiencing yourself through movement and stillness.
  • Nourish your creative spirit and welcome curiosity, spontaneity, and possibility.
  • Honor the in-between as a fertile space where uncertainty, change, and new beginnings can coexist.
  • Give your intentions room to take root before carrying them into the world.

FAQs

Do I need prior experience with yoga or meditation? No prior experience is necessary. Whether you are new to these practices or have an established practice, you are welcome.

Do I need to identify as an artist or be creative? Not at all. This retreat is an invitation to explore curiosity, expression, and possibility without any artistic background or experience.

What if a movement or meditation practice doesn’t feel right for me? Modifications and alternatives will be offered throughout, allowing you to engage in ways that feel supportive and accessible to you.

What should I wear? Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely and feel at ease, whether stretching, resting, or exploring movement.

Will there be time for myself? Yes. Alongside shared practices, there will be ample personal time to rest, reflect, integrate, and simply be.

What are embodiment and somatic practices? Embodiment means cultivating awareness of your body from the inside out. Somatic practices use movement, sensation, breath, and attention to deepen this awareness and support a more connected relationship with yourself.

Do I need to arrive with a clear intention for the new year? Not at all. The retreat offers space to listen, explore, and discover what feels meaningful without needing to have answers or a plan.

What if I feel uncomfortable, self-conscious, or uncertain during movement? You are invited to approach each practice with curiosity rather than judgment. There is no right way to move, and you can adapt each experience to your comfort level.

Am I encouraged to participate in the full program? Yes! Each practice builds on the next, creating a rich, integrated experience. You are encouraged to participate fully while honoring your individual needs, boundaries, and energy.

Will I be expected to share personal experiences with the group? Sharing is invited but never required. You are welcome to engage in ways that feel authentic and comfortable for you.

What can I expect to take away from the retreat? The experience offers an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, cultivate vitality, clarify intentions, and make space for new inspiration and possibilities.

Is this retreat more about relaxation or transformation? It makes room for both. Through movement, meditation, reflection, and personal exploration, you can replenish your energy while opening to new perspectives and possibilities.

Retreat Faculty

Lauren Beale

Lauren is a performing and visual artist, choreographer, improviser, contemplative teacher and yoga instructor. She holds an MFA in Dance from The University of Colorado Boulder with an emphasis in collaborative, interdisciplinary performance and creative practice. Lauren has performed nationally and internationally with Colorado based companies Michelle Ellsworth Artland, Gesel Mason Performance Projects, 3rd Law [...]

Lodging

We have several accommodations to choose from during checkout.
All options include our healthy meals and drinks. Inc V, VG, GF.

Dormitories
Rooms with beds for up to 7-8 people. Gender-segregated with men in their own dorm and women in another. The dorms use a shared bathroom down the hall, which is also equipped with shower stalls.

Monk Rooms
A cost-effective option for participants looking for indoor, solitary lodging, but who don’t mind using a shared bathroom or are looking for a more affordable retreat solution. These rooms are in the same hall as the Ridgen Dormitories, but offer more privacy than the dorms. In addition to a bed, bedding, a private room and closet, the monk rooms also have a large window and a desk and desk chair for added comfort.

Single and Double Rooms
The perfect choice for a retreat where you want both your own space and your own bathroom. Each room offers a little more space, a dresser and closet, and a 3/4s bathroom (toilet, sink, and shower, no bathtub) attached to each room.

Junior Suite
Our Lodge Junior Suites include a queen-size bed topped by a cozy comforter, a desk, dresser, closet and private bath with bathtub, plus a sitting area.

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