River-Assisted Health
“The familiarity I sensed was like studying the faces of close relatives…A slender, high-pitched canyon is an aunt that took care of me as a child. My father is the difficult terrain to the east, full of dark turns and revelations. I know these places. My family extends.
The blood, the connection, is water.”
-Craig Childs, The secret knowledge of water
See below for river retreats offered in April and October 2027.
Earth Body
A women's river retreat
April 25 - May 1, 2027
A 5-day canoe trip down Labyrinth Canyon with a small group of women. We will explore the connection between nature and the feminine. Join us as we navigate what it means to be a wild, unique, female body in this world, held by water and desert canyons.
Details: April 25 - May 1, 2027. Meet in Grand Junction, CO. 5 days, 4 nights on the Green River in Labyrinth Canyon, outside of Moab, UT.
Who is this for: Women age 25+ who are interested in
• Connecting with the river
• Practicing embodiment in a safe container
• Creative expression and play among other women
• Exploration of the animal that you are
• Bringing your natural gifts into the ecosystem
No previous river experience necessary.
Cost: $2800 per person
(please reach out if you are interested but cost is prohibitive for you)
What is included: Lodging at Grand Vista Hotel for 2 nights, shuttle to/from put in and takeout, river gear, meals, sleeping bags, tents, guide support and embodied facilitation
What is not included: Transportation to and from Grand Junction, first and last's night dinner, personal gear
Group size: Maximum 10 women
FAQ:
• What does our day-to-day look like? Each day we will break and set up camp, paddling downriver and offering a combination of free time and embodied mindfulness facilitation.
• What is the climate like? Generally dry, but chances for rain. Temperatures ranging from 40 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
• What do we eat? We cook fresh food on the river, including vegetables, fruits, grains, and protein. We can accommodate special dietary needs.
Your facilitators:
Kelsey Loupy (left) and Jessica Arneson (right).
Supported by Breakwater Expeditions
Register your interest here and we will reach out to connect with you. We like to meet with each participant before your commitment to ensure that this is a good fit:
Details for October 2027 coming soon.
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