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  • the journey
  • how trauma shapes us all
  • surviving to thriving
  • why this path?
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  • retreats & workshops
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    • the journey
    • how trauma shapes us all
    • surviving to thriving
    • why this path?
    • Ginni: Partner in Healing
    • Horses ' n Hearts
    • retreats & workshops
    • Blogs
    • Thumbs Up! Resources
    • More 12 Step Programs
Shine Our Light
  • the journey
  • how trauma shapes us all
  • surviving to thriving
  • why this path?
  • Ginni: Partner in Healing
  • Horses ' n Hearts
  • retreats & workshops
  • Blogs
  • Thumbs Up! Resources
  • More 12 Step Programs

Renewal Retreats

 There comes a time in life when we crave an escape from the chaos of the world.

A time to quiet the noise of our own minds.

A search for reflection and healing. 

The soul cries out for silence.

We hear a calling from deep within. 

A Creator's call, an invitation to heal with Him, made possible by Him.

A call to renewal, a call to a new life — a life without limits. 

"...put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like Him." ~ Colossians 3:10

Join us for a healing holiday, a time to relax and recharge through spiritual healing, fitness, meditation, yoga, and wellness workshops. 

Renew. Heal. Grow.

"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, 

it became a butterfly."

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"Sometimes in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself"


    Renew ~ Heal ~ Grow

    Divine healing by the Creator, immersed in His creation.

    "All things were made by Him; and without Him was not anything made that was made." ~ John 1:3

    For those ready to embrace the Rocky Mountains in all their splendor, 

    join us for a health & healing retreat that is like no other. 

    Immerse yourself in the beauty of the San Juan National Forest and/or Uncompahgre National Forest, choosing from a variety of health conscious activities and healing programs that will nourish you ... 

    mind, body, and SOUL!


    LOCATION & ACCOMODATION OPTIONS:

    * Full Service Guest Ranch, Dolores, Colorado

    https://www.ckranch.com/


    * Nature Intimate Accommodations ~ Glamping in 'The Wood'

    Norwood, Colorado (about 45 minutes from Telluride)

     https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1176263823938286691?check_in=2025-01-09&check_out=2025-01-14&guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=d5e6076d-6560-4900-8ce9-28794f10386c 


    RETREAT ACTIVITY OPTIONS CAN INCLUDE:

    • Mindfulness Nature Hikes
    • Self-Compassion Workshops
    • Grounding in Gratitude Workshops
    • Mindful Eating Practices
    • 'Healing Posse' Support Groups
    • 'Mindful Movement' Strength & Stretch Body Awareness Exercise
    • Personal Boundary & Assertiveness Workshops
    • Silence Healing (Meditation & Journaling)
    • Spiritual Grounding Practices
    • 'Mounted Mindfulness' Horseback Trail Rides
    • Tubing River Rides
    • and MORE!

    * Healing With Horses *

    "Horses carry the wisdom of healing in their hearts and offer it to any humans who posses the humility to listen."

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    Wellness Workshops

    a gentle path to wholeness...

    Our interactive programs offer a soft place to land as you explore your physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. We believe that the most lasting healing happens when we look inward with compassion. By walking this path, you are guided to listen to your own soul and establish a personal healing plan—created in quiet partnership with your Creator. This journey is about finding a rhythm that feels peaceful and balanced. By honoring what is TRUE for you, you can begin to let go of life's overwhelm and move into a way of living that feels safe, supported, and authentically yours


    When you join a Shine Our Light workshop, you aren’t walking into a lecture; you are stepping into a safe, supportive space designed for reflection and renewal.

    • A Non-Judgmental Atmosphere: You are invited to show up exactly as you are. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, skeptical, or deeply weary, you will find a soft place to land where your story is honored.
    • Experiential Learning: We don't just talk about healing; we experience it. Through guided exercises and the introduction of various wellness tools, you’ll discover practical ways to support your physical and emotional health.
    • Guided Inward Exploration: We provide the space for you to look within. You’ll have the opportunity to identify the "survival modes" that may be draining your energy and begin the process of unearthing your soul’s hidden treasures.
    • Collaborative Healing: You aren't being told how to fix your life. Instead, you are guided to co-create a personal wellness rhythm in partnership with your Creator—one that fits your actual life and honors what is true for you.
    • A Bridge to Peace: Every workshop is designed to help you lower the noise of the world so you can hear the truth of your worth. You will leave with tangible steps to help you trade shame for grace and survival for a life that truly thrives.

     We offer both structured workshops with pre-designed content and the opportunity to build a custom experience together. If you have a specific focus in mind, we will design the workshop specifically for you and your group. (Review options below.) 

    more information please!

    A Gentle Path To Wholeness

    body wellness workshop

    taking steps to heal workshop

    taking steps to heal workshop

    • Building a Healthy Relationship with the Body "LISTENING"
    • Nutrition "We Are What We Eat" Education
    • Exercise "To Nourish NOT Punish"
    • 'At Home' workout ideas
    • Healthy options to manage stress
    • Workplace wellness hacks
    • Self-Healing Techniques (reduce pain, manage disease)
    • Motivation and goal setting 

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    taking steps to heal workshop

    taking steps to heal workshop

    taking steps to heal workshop

    • What is a 12 Step Program?
    • How can I benefit from working 'The Steps'?
    • Letting go of Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms
    • Overcoming 'Feeling Judged' for Addictions, Compulsive Behaviors, Life Struggles, Mental Illness
    • Acceptance & Love of SELF in 'Brokenness'

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    nourish the soul workshop

    spiritual awakening workshop

    spiritual awakening workshop

    • Building a Healthy Relationship with 'Self'
    • Learning to navigate 'Busy Mind'
    • Establishing Healthy Self-Esteem 
    • Prioritizing Self-Care Practices
    • Setting Healthy Personal Boundaries
    • Tapping into 'Intuition'
    • Mindfulness Meditation 
    • Self-Healing Practices
    • Mindful Self-Compassion Tools

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    spiritual awakening workshop

    spiritual awakening workshop

    spiritual awakening workshop

     

    • What is a Spiritual Belief?
    • Conceptualizing a 'Power' greater than humanity
    • Religion vs Relationship
    • Meditation - 'We LISTEN'
    • Prayer - 'We ASK'
    • Defining 'Life Purpose(s)'
    • Spirituality as 'Wellness'
    • Bible Study - What can it offer my life?

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    up 'n coming

    Please review our Calendar of Events below.

    See an event or retreat that speaks to you?

    Reach out for more information!

    contact us

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