Imagine 4 days in beautiful Boulder, Colorado, spending your days in community as we question thoughts that cause our suffering. Taking our minds outdoors is a powerful opportunity to quiet the mental chatter and find the open spaces that lead to clarity and peace.
Imagine 4 days in beautiful Boulder, Colorado, spending your days in community as we question thoughts that cause our suffering. Taking our minds outdoors is a powerful opportunity to quiet the mental chatter and find the open spaces that lead to clarity and peace.

Boulder Retreat
Boulder, Colorado
October 16-20, 2025
All of our retreats are self-paced and ALL levels of fitness and experience with The Work are welcome!
Imagine five transformative days in the breathtaking landscape of Boulder, Colorado. Surrounded by the Rocky Mountain foothills, fall colors, and expansive skies, you'll immerse yourself in a supportive community as we question the thoughts that cause our suffering.
Connect your mind and your body as you do your Work.
Taking our minds outdoors offers a unique opportunity to quiet mental chatter and find the open spaces that foster clarity and peace. Who would you be without limiting thoughts about others, yourself, and your body?
How You'll Spend Your Days
All of our retreats are self-paced and ALL levels of fitness and experience with The Work are welcome!
Schedule and Details
(Subject to change based on weather, trail conditions, group needs, etc)
Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025
2:00-3:00 pm MST
Zoom link provided when registered
Zoom Meeting: Meet and Greet, Q&A
-
Get to know your fellow explorers
-
Go over packing list and schedule
-
Ask all of your questions
Thursday, Oct 16, 2025
Evening Session: 6:30-8:00pm
-
Orientation
Friday, Oct 17, 2025
8:30am - 5:30pm
We will do our best to end on time, but there may be delays (time on the trails, traffic, group needs, etc.), please plan to be flexible.

Morning Session
-
Meditation and check-in
-
Introduction to The Work and writing a Judge Your Neighbor Worksheet
-
Anchoring in your body
-
Tips for hiking and doing The Work with a partner
-
Realization Point Trails (easy to moderate choices)
Lunch Break (1.5 hours)
Afternoon Session
-
Group check-in
-
Working with the breath
-
Nature as Facilitator
-
Easy walk or seated Inquiry session
Evening
-
Enjoy your evening relaxing or exploring Boulder; the sunsets are usually colorful and incredible!
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025
8:30am - 5:30pm

Morning Session
-
Meditation and check-in
-
Letting your Work find you
-
Effort/Heart Rate
-
Tips for hiking and doing The Work on your own
-
Betasso (easy to moderate trail choices)
Lunch Break (1.5 hours)
Afternoon Session
-
Group check-in
-
Wonderland Lake easy walk
Evening
-
Enjoy your evening relaxing or exploring Boulder; the sunsets are usually colorful and incredible!
Sunday, Oct 19, 2025
8:30am - 5:30pm

Morning Session
-
Meditation and check-in
-
Working with the body/resistance
-
Emotions have a right to life
-
Shanahan Ridge Trails (easy to moderate choices)
Lunch Break (1.5 hours)
Afternoon Session
-
Group check-in
-
Easy walk or seated Inquiry session
Evening
-
Enjoy your evening relaxing or exploring Boulder; the sunsets are usually colorful and incredible!
Monday, Oct 20, 2025
8:30am - 2:00pm

Morning Session
-
Working with Self Judgments
-
Skunk Canyon Kohler Mesa Loop (easy to moderate choices)
-
Closing
Lunch Break (1.5 hours)
-
Optional group lunch at a local restaurant, 12:30pm
Venue and Lodging
-
We will be hosted at the Niwot Inn and Spa, a charming, boutique inn just a few minutes outside Boulder.
-
If you'd like to stay at the Inn, book your room directly, with this link. There are only 13 rooms, so if you're interested in staying there, be aware that the Inn will sell out.
-
There are many other BnB's and hotels available nearby.
-
We will meet each day in the conference room of the Niwott Inn before heading out for that day's adventures. Coffee, tea and snacks are provided throughout the day.
Transportation and Lodging
-
Once you register, you will be invited to join a WhatsApp group if you'd like to coordinate with others to share housing, transportation, etc.
-
If you'd like to know more about Boulder, click here.
What to Bring
-
The suggested Packing List is here. Be sure to bring snacks and water for our daily outings.
Trail Possibilities
-
Click here to see our gorgeous trail options.
Closest Airport
-
Denver International Airport
-
This airport is located approximately 40 minutes from Boulder
-
Airport Code: CNY
-