WAYfinding retreat :: november 13-15, 2026

LOCATION: BEYUL RETREAT IN WESTERN COLORADO

Join me for this creative immersion retreat. 3 days and 2 nights of creative exploration at a nature retreat in the middle of nowhere.

This long weekend away is designed for Women of all ages and stages desiring community + creative exploration. Explore your next season of life through intentional creative practices, prompts, and time away to listen and tap into your innate wisdom.

Wayfinding is a creative weekend in the mountains designed to orient you back to your innate wisdom with an intentional environment designed to connect with nature, yourself, and the creative process.  Rather than leading how-to art workshops, this is a gathering of curious women that provide the space and supplies needed for you to dive into your creative being.  I will provide light instruction and be available to help you explore.

the long weekend you deserve …

friday :: RELEASE

mid-day arrivals with time to

Saturday :: reset

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Sunday :: RE-orient

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What’s Included

The Retreat will begin Thursday afternoon, April 10th and end on Sunday April 13th at 4pm. Included in your registration fee:

• 3 nights lodging (lodging options with varying price points offered below)

• 2 group meals per day focused on seasonal foods to support your body lightening and brightening for spring (think  warming spices like ginger and turmeric, brothy soups, spring sprouts and greens, light grains, citrus and vegetables like asparagus, peas and radish)

• Two creative workshops facilitated by Sarah

• Daily yoga practice with Kerrie (more details in the FAQ below)

• An Ayurveda workshop with specific spring practices to incorporate in support of your body’s balance and wellness for the season with Kerrie

• Guided meditations, circle and journaling time

• A creativity kit and wellness gift

• 24/7 access to the hot tub, cedar sauna and cold plunge

• Free time to enjoy the surrounding landscape with access to hiking trails, art installations, etc

• full access to the entire Wise Women Sunday program and panel discussion

lodging options and registration costs for the retreat

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’s retreats

“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