April 13, 2025 at Beyul Retreat

Wise Woman Sunday is a single day retreat option for those unable to attend the four day Mother Tree Retreat.

We are expanding our circle for the day to include mothers with babies or anyone else in the community looking for a step away from your day-to-day responsibilities and immerse yourself in nature and nourishment. This retreat is designed to refill your mothering cup and offer you the opportunity to be held and inspired by the collective wisdom and support of other mothers gathering in community.

come sit under the mother tree with us

Mother Trees are like the Matriarchs of the forest. They are the wise ones, the guardians, and the protectors - capable of holding our hearts, our tears, and our dreams for how to revision our lives as we evolve and grow.

Mother Trees play a critical role in the health and communication of the greater ecosystem, using an underground network of mycorrhizal fungi to share nutrients, water, and information with surrounding trees, particularly younger seedlings. Through this network, they support the growth of saplings, even those of other species, by transferring essential nutrients like nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorus. In times of environmental stress (e.g., drought, pests), mother trees send chemical signals through the fungal network to warn other trees, allowing them to prepare, and adapt as resilient being. Mother trees are way-showers, modeling strength and sturdiness over the course of time as well as the interconnectedness of all life.

We can look to the Mother Tree for guidance and support in our mothering journey. We can reach out through our “underground networks” and connect with the wisdom o the Earth and each other to help us expand our sense of kin and support our capacity to hold so much. . .  We are not meant to do this on our own.

Collective Wisdom

The Mother Tree Retreat will be co-hosted by Join Kerrie Martin and Sarah Uhl at the stunning Beyul Retreat center in Western Colorado. Sunday’s program will feature a Wise Woman Panel Discussion, led by local matriarchs, healers, mothers and grandmothers in our community. Our larger circle of mothers will offer its own collective wisdom, with many opportunities to learn from mothers at different stages of their journey and the inquires dearest to their hearts at this moment.

single day retreat schedule:

10:00 - check in + mingle with the mothers

10:30 - opening circle + blessing

11:00 - movement meditation + lunar yoga practice with Kerrie

12:00 - ceremonial nature walk + “processing motherhood” journaling with Sarah

12:45 - nourishing brunch prepared by Jennifer McCalib

1:30 - Wise Women panel discussion

2:30- break

2:45 - workshop title (consolidate this concept in workshop description- the art of cultivating short form practice/ceremony into your day to day life to stay connected to your heart, spirit and soul along the path of motherhood.. some creativity aspect?!)

3:45 - closing circle

** arrive early or stay after the retreat closes to enjoy Full access to Beyul property and utilize sauna, hot tub and cold plunge, access to 32 acres of nature trails **

Meet our Wise Women Panelists

Amy Kimberley -  Passionate about community, creativity and smart growth, Ms. Kimberly’s strengths lie in creating experiences for people, organizing, community, strategic and event planning, connecting opportunity with community, talent acquisition, nonprofit administration, development and collaboration. She was Executive Director of Carbondale Arts for 19 years, growing family and community. She currently provides Development Support for La Clinica del Pueblo, a free clinic for uninsured immigrants and co-produces the Palisade Bluegrass and Roots Festival. She is a proud mom to 2 daughters and fun Grandma to 3 grandchildren. When not working you can find her in nature or paddle boarding on any number of amazing Colorado rivers.

Krista Cashin -  Kirsta has been a registered nurse for more than 30 years. Her passion has been working with moms and babies. Most of her career has been working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as well as helping families in the postnatal period. Krista now assists families with breast feeding as a lactation consultant and has also ventured into the field of energy work performing reiki, sound healing and other modalities.

Laura Kirk -  Laura is enjoying the freedom of a new chapter as a strategic consultant and mentor. Throughout her career, she has focused on empowering people to be the best versions of themselves, charting their own path. Laura draws on her experience as DHM Design’s first woman President and Managing Partner, and Co-Founder of DHM’s Carbondale office where she was committed to nurturing personal growth. Laura was the lead landscape architect for the True Nature Peace Garden and is a trained labyrinth facilitator using the labyrinth as a tool to awaken our voices, as a place for exploration of challenging issues and questions. Laura has lived in Carbondale since 1998 with her husband and two sons.

Julianne Guy -  Julianne is a Colorado Registered Midwife (RM) who received her formal midwifery training in Washington state, while apprenticing with home & birth center midwives in Colorado, Washington, Ohio, Guatemala & the Philippines.  Julianne has attended over 1,300 births during her 24 years in practice, and provides midwifery care, childbirth education, lactation support and doula services to communities in the Roaring Fork, Vail, North Fork and Grand valleys. Julianne loves being a thread in the fabric of our communities which has been integral to her roles as a mother, midwife and community resource.  She lives in Carbondale, and is ‘mama’ to an amazing 21 yr old daughter.

wise women sunday : whats included

Sunday’s single day tickets will include:

• Wise Women panel discussion comprised of local matriarchs, healers, mothers and grandmothers. (Special Guest line up will be announced on March 1st)

• workshop on the art of cultivating short form practice/ceremony into your day to day life to stay connected to your heart, spirit and soul along the path of motherhood

• movement meditation and lunar yoga practice with Kerrie

• meals for the day including a snack, tea, tonics, and a nourishing group brunch

• Inquiry and journal prompts and paired share connection

• Deep circle and solidarity time with other mothers

• A ceremonial nature walk

• A special gift from Kerrie & Sarah

• Full access to Beyul property to utilize sauna, hot tub and cold plunge, access to 32 acres of nature trails (arrive early or stay after the program ends)

Retreat Staff

more about the venue, Beyul retreat

At 8300 ft, Beyul is surrounded by the White River National Forest and sits alongside the Frying Pan River. The 32 acre property has 15 unique cabins and 7 cozy lodge rooms. Beyul is located about 1 hour from Aspen, Colorado. If traveling to the retreat by air, a group shuttle will likely be arranged from Aspen or Basalt, Colorado.

BEYUL (pronounced bay • yule)

The literal translation of this Tibetan word is "hidden lands ." Our name honors the idea of real places, as well as a state of mind, in which physical and spiritual worlds unite.

Beyul landscapes encourage an exploration of an individual’s inner and outer being. Once present at one of these hidden mountain valleys, the seeker enjoys a heightened state of rest, wellness, creativity, adventure, and awareness.

Supported by a community of like-minded members, each guest of this Beyul can truly seize the opportunity to reconnect to the wilderness, community, and self.

Although Beyul can sleep 70 guests, this retreat will be capped at 15 guests so you can expect an intimate experience amongst our group while sharing the property with other travelers and Beyul’s incredible staff. We will be taking advantage of their Hot Tub, Cedar Sauna & Cold Plunge, Yoga & Meditation Barn, Forest Spiral, and Main Lodge. We will be using the Aspen Lodge for our group sessions. You can learn more about Beyul on their website.

YOU WILL BE NOURISHED!

This is your time to receive, Mama. Our meals will be soulfully crafted by local mama and holistic chef, Jennifer McCalib. Jenn is a functional nutritionist with a passion for bringing healing and nourishment through food that fuels the body and the soul. Additionally, Kerrie will be sharing her experience in Aruyedic cooking with the group. Kerrie plans to lead a hands on workshop making nourishing milk tonics and other approachable cooking tips and tricks you can put to use when you are back at home.

FAQ

Who is this retreat for? This retreat is designed for mother’s with children at home who want to deepen their personal well-being amidst the demands of daily life. . . (we welcome mama’s with young children, tweens or teenagers who need a restorative break from all the things!)  If you’re feeling the need to press pause to prioritize time for yourself AND could use the solidarity and support of community AND value restorative time in nature. . . this retreat is for you, mama!

How many people will be at the retreat? We anticipate our group size to be 8-12 participants for the four day retreat, growing to 15-20 participants on Sunday.

Who’s the Sunday day retreat option for? We recognize that taking several days away from family life may be too much of a stretch (depending on your personal situation and children’s ages) so we are offering a day retreat option for Sunday, April 13th from 10am-4pm.  This option will give you full access to Beyul’s amenities, our Wise Women panel, yoga practice, Sunday brunch and circle time with other mama’s. We welcome young babies to join on Sunday! Single day ticket will go live on March 1st and are limited to about 10 additional participants.

Tell me more about the yoga / Ayurvedic practices… Our daily yoga, movement and meditation practices will be accessible for all levels from non-yoga practitioners to avid yogis alike and are designed to center and replenish you in mind, heart, body and spirit.  We will also explore the benefits of an eye rest/yoga nidra practice (a deeply restorative form of yoga) that is ideal for busy mama’s.

The teachings of Ayurveda (the sister science to yoga) will guide and inform our retreat time including the meals we share together and spring-focused wellness practices.  We will provide some simple Ayurvedic tools as gifts to support your nourishment and self-care while on retreat and to integrate back into your daily life.

What if I don’t have any experience with art or painting? Even better! This retreat is about discovering your creative freedom, opening up your sense of curiosity, and having a playful experience with watercolor painting and other artistic mediums to become more in touch with your voice and sense of play.

Tell me more about the food… the retreat includes your Thursday dinner, Friday and Saturday lunch and dinner and Sunday brunch.  These are all included in the retreat cost.  Please bring your own breakfast to prepare each morning. Our mornings will be slow allowing you some time to yourself. You will have access to hot water and basic kitchen amenities to prepare a nourishing breakfast.

What if I have Food Allergies? No problem. All retreat participants and their dietary needs will be accounted for before the event begins and the exact menu is set..

What can I do in my free time at Beyul? Rest and enjoy some time to yourself in your room or any of Beyul’s incredibly cozy nooks throughout the property. You’ll have 24 hour access to the cedar sauna, cold plunge, and hot tub as well as the main lodge. There are beautiful walking trails all throughout Beyul’s 32 acre property that extend into the surrounding National Forest. You’ll find art instillations and magical surprises throughout the property including riverfront access to the Frying Pan River, a beautiful pond, and a forest spiral meditation zone.

What is the weather like that time of year? Springtime in the Rocky Mountains is very unpredictable! Please be ready for a range of weather conditions which could include anything from a spring snow shower to warm sun and bare feet in the grass.

Travel details and getting to Beyul Retreat… Beyul retreat is located 26 miles up the Frying Pan River Road from Basalt, Colorado. The address is 26604 Frying Pan River Road, Meredith CO 81642. If we happen to be encountering snow, all wheel drive is recommended. If you are flying in for the Retreat, the closest airport is the Aspen Airport. Eagle/Vail airport is about a 90 minuet drive away and the Denver airport is about 4 hours drive. Sarah and Kerrie will try to work with those flying to arrange a shuttle to Beyul so you don’t need to rent a car.

What else should I know about Beyul Retreat? Beyul is far outside cell service but they do offer wifi in the main lodge. We hope this is a welcome step away from being “on” but we realize it is important to have connection to home. The wifi is very reliable and wifi calling works great from the Main Lodge. We recommend taking a deeper look into the FAQ page on Beyul’s website to get an even deeper feel for the venue.

testimonials for Sarah and Kerrie

“I signed up for Sarah’s retreat because I have admired her painting style for years and I wanted to meet her and learn from her. It turns out, the retreat was so much more than learning a new painting style. It was a balm for my soul and a safe space to manifest my dream of becoming a mother, as well as a more confident artist and connected human being. As I write this testimonial, I am watching it snow out the window with my 2 month old son sleeping on my chest. It was an incredible few days at avalanche ranch and I am looking forward to the next retreat.”
-Sarah Carpenter from Idaho

“Sarah is an amazing artist, teacher, and human. She creates a space that allows for both connection and reflection. She weaves her web of nurturing at multiple levels, offering us the opportunity to access beauty in the physical forms of nourishment as well as tending to our inner landscapes. I had high expectations, and quite honestly, they were exceeded. It was all of my favorite things in a multi-day feast for the senses and heart.”-Alyssa from Wisconsin

“Thank you for all the preparation, planning, and forethought. Thank you for your calm and centered energy. Thank you for the details you attended to throughout the entire experience. Thank you for being open and vulnerable yourself, making it easy for others to do the same. Thank you for sharing your time, your family and yourself. The overall feeling each day was one of being nourished, being held, being taken care of. This was exactly what I needed.”

-Karalea from California

Kerrie- thank you for being so generous with your time and knowledge. You made me feel so validated and empowered to take steps toward healing. I'm realizing that the restrictions I put on myself were a form of self-loathing which doesn't allow space for radical self care or improved health. You've been such a catalyst to get me on this journey, I really can't thank you enough!  --- Sarah, Photographer, Aspen, CO

My experience working with Kerrie has been such a unique experience.  Kerrie filled my life with a safe space to express myself without judgement.  She demonstrates so eloquently with her words and listening ear how through the power of allowing that even I could radically shift my life in many more ways than just my health.  But a fundamental shift in how I connect to my heart and live from that place.  I learned that less is more, not just in nature but in my entire life.  Today I now choose to live by that mantra.  Less is more.  I wish for anyone who is seeking a gentle yet profound experience to work with Kerrie on steping into the possibility of healing!       --- J. Krafft, Licensed Massage Therapist, Austin, TX

Kerrie - first, I know I say it often, but I really do feel truly blessed to have a teacher like you in my life. Working with you has been so incredibly healing and empowering, I would not quite know where to even begin. You have helped me to start to see, and love, myself for who I really am. You have helped me learn how to listen to what is in my heart, and ask what it is I am really craving from my life. Through all of this a new kindness has entered my life. A kindness towards myself and my journey. A self love has emerged, one that I had never really known how to show or how to feel for that matter. You have helped me learn to trust who I am and the path that I am following, and that the answers I am looking for are always right below the surface, within me, waiting for me to listen. So thank you for that. Thank you for your kindness, wisdom and compassion, for being a part of my life and my healing journey. 

— Leah E., International Public Health Specialist, Washington, DC