T H E P OW E R O F P L AC E This is a story about The Power of Plac e. A story of nature’s capacity to inspire the spirit and satisfy the soul. A story of vision and passion and dreams realized. Formed layer upon layer over millions of years and sculpted by eons of erosion, the unique red rock formations of our surrounding Garden of the Gods landscape reveal nature’s transformative powers and stir the senses. Here, time slows down as stress and strain are stripped away like layers of rock worn smooth by the hands of time. The human body reflects a similar composition, one of countless interconnected layers formed and defined by nature over time. It is only when these layers are brought into alignment that we are able to connect to the harmony we seek restoring the essential balance of mind, body, and spirit. Exhale the past and inhale the future. Your Wellness Experience awaits you.
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W E L L N E SS R E T R E ATS @ S T R ATA A TA S T E O F W H AT YO U ’ L L E X P E R I E N C E :
daily meditations and movement, guided reflections and group discussions, thoughtful workshops to bring more vitality to your current lifestyle, outdoor excursions, personalized spa and wellness services, international art projects, and many other wellness resourc es for your toolkit.
R E T R E AT I N C L U D E S : Four-Day, Three-Night All-Inclusive Wellness Retreat and Resort Stay Enjoy a private stay in one of our beautiful king suites with the breathtaking view of Garden of the Gods with the breathtaking views of Garden of the Gods Park, a registered National Natural Landmark. Food Be Thy Medicine Meals will be freshly prepared using local and organic food, and the meals will be designed with specific intentions for the retreat participants while honoring your personal dietary preferences. All meals and snacks are included (excluding alcoholic beverages), and lunches and dinners are served as a group with retreat participants. Integrated Wellness with STRATA Med, STRATA Body, and STRATA Fit Experiences and Workshops Experience the power of blending your stay with yoga, nature exploration, and other movement activities, restorative massage and body treatments, and wellness services and workshops designed to collectively elevate and support you personally and as a retreat community The Best of Nature! Nestled on the edge of Garden of the Gods Park, immerse yourself in the beauty near and far. Enjoy excursions, outdoor experiences, and the vast wildlife just feet from your door. Find joy and peace in all the little and big things that make this nature getaway so special! Personalized Wellness Amenities The retreat workshop space, named the Community Cottage, and your Resort lodging room will be your homes during the stay. Imagine wellness amenities amongst luxury. Enjoy everything from thoughtfully designed tea blends, bath salts, and snacks to a variety of amenities that appease all the senses, and feel deeply nourished 24 hours a day! Concierge Scheduling During a Pre-Arrival Discovery Session, personalize your goals and sessions with the expertise of our Wellness Coaches. Follow-Up Support As the Wellness Retreat @ STRATA experience sunsets, another phase of the transformative journey begins. Receive follow-up support to ensure you are integrative your experience back into your hectic lifestyle. Stay connected with your retreat community and with your wellness leads so it’s effortless to reconnect when you return for your next retreat.
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TRANSFORM WITH US 28 - 31 OCTOBER 2021
D I S C O V E R , C R E AT E , M O V E , T R A N S F O R M “Life is not linear, it’s cyclic al. A boundl ess journ ey of transformation, of highs and lows, of joys and sadness, of contraction and expansive ness, of birth and death. Change is a sure thing. Our ability to surre nder to its natural rhythms is our great e st tool.” - Rebecca Campbell To be supported in our personal journey of transformation will only augment our power and purpose. To encourage transformation amongst community and likeness is even more profound. At STRATA, we invite you to embark on this self-care journey, to let go of what no longer serves you and feel supported in unraveling, unwinding, and re-creating all that is you. The moment to Transform through Mindfulness is now.
T H U R S D AY, O C T O B E R 2 8 TIME
ACTIVITY
L O C AT I O N
1:00-2:00pm
RESORT CHECK-IN AND SETTLING INTO RESORT ROOM
Resort Front Desk
2:00-3:30pm
DISCOVER: WELCOME CEREMONY, INTRODUCTION + INTENTION SETTING Gather with the group to begin to connect, ground in, and create ceremony and intention around this immersive and transformative experience to come
Reflection Pool Lawn
4:00-5:00pm
STRATA WELLNESS SERVICE Based on your preferences and intentions, enjoy a specialty service in the wellness center or spa
STRATA Med STRATA Body
6:00-7:30pm
RETREAT COMMUNITY DINNER A group dinner experience with local and fresh food that feeds the body and the soul
Grand View Dining Room
Evening
EVENING ON OWN + PERSONAL REFLECTION TIME + HOMEWORK Take the first evening to get situated, unwind, relax, and engage in some light reflective homework that will immerse you deeper into the transformative experience to come
Resort Rooms
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F R I D AY, O C T O B E R 2 9 TIME
ACTIVITY
L O C AT I O N
6:30-7:00am
WELLNESS ELIXIR AND MORNING INTENTION Stop by anytime between 6:30 and 7:30am for a delicious, warming, and deeply nourishing elixir that you can easily make once back at home
Community Cottage
7:00-8:00am
MOVE: MORNING MOVEMENT (YOGA ASANA, QI GONG, TAI CHI) Awaken the body and its energies with a mindful movement session
Garden Terrace Lawn
8:00-8:30am
DISCOVER: GUIDED MEDITATION AND BREATHWORK Practice and learn new techniques to balance the mind, improve focus and mental clarity, relax, energize and regulate the body, detox, and feel more centered for our day’s activities to follow
Garden Terrace Lawn
8:30-9:30am
BREAKFAST ON OWN Whenever you’re ready, enjoy a fresh and wholesome breakfast
Grand View Dining Room
9:30-11:00am
CREATE: MALA MAKING WORKSHOP AND MEDITATION DEMO Using precious gemstones that resonate with your personal wellness intention, craft your own mala (meditation/prayer beads) and learn simple and effective mediation techniques to transform your mind and life
Community Cottage
11:00-12:30pm
STRATA WELLNESS SERVICE Based on your preferences and intentions, enjoy a specialty service in the wellness center or spa
STRATA Med STRATA Body
12:30-1:30pm
DISCOVER: MINDFUL LUNCH LED BY STRATA MED HEALTH EXPERT Slow down, breathe, get mindful and experience true presence as you enjoy beautiful and nourishing food while being guided through tips and techniques proven to maximize the benefits of your meal
Grand View Dining Room
2:00-4:00pm
MOVE: GUIDED MINDFULNESS HIKE Enjoy the Garden of the Gods Park like never before as you are led through a mindful hiking experience that engages all the senses and truly connects you more deeply with nature and yourself
GOG
4:30-5:30pm
STRATA FIT GROUP EXERCISE CLASS: TOTAL BODY STRENGTH **see current STRATA Fit schedule
STRATA Fit
4:00-6:00pm
STRATA WELLNESS SERVICE Based on your preferences and intentions, enjoy a specialty service in the wellness center or spa
STRATA Med STRATA Body
6:00-7:30pm
RETREAT COMMUNITY DINNER A group dinner experience with local and fresh food that feeds the body and the soul
Grand View Dining Room
8:00-8:30pm
GROUP EVENING REFLECTION AND TEA Meet in ceremony to reflect on the day, check in with your intention, and connect with the group all while enjoying a custom relaxing tea blend
Community Cottage
8:30-9:15pm
DISCOVER: SACRED SOUND BATH Feel the power of sound vibration and frequency as you rest and enjoy a concert of gongs, singing bowls, and other instruments that deeply engage and entrance your body and ears
Community Cottage
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S AT U R D AY, O C T O B E R 3 0 TIME
ACTIVITY
L O C AT I O N
6:30-7:00am
WELLNESS ELIXIR AND MORNING INTENTION Stop by anytime between 6:30 and 7:30am for a delicious, warming, and deeply nourishing elixir that you can easily make once back at home
Community Cottage
7:00-8:00am
MOVE: MORNING MOVEMENT (YOGA ASANA, QI GONG, TAI CHI) Awaken the body and its energies with a mindful movement session
Garden Terrace Lawn
8:00-8:30am
DISCOVER: GUIDED MEDITATION AND BREATHWORK Practice and learn new techniques to balance the mind, improve focus and mental clarity, relax, energize and regulate the body, detox, and feel more centered for our day’s activities to follow
Garden Terrace Lawn
8:30-9:30am
BREAKFAST ON OWN Whenever you’re ready, enjoy a fresh and wholesome breakfast
Grand View Dining Room
9:30-11:00am
DISCOVER: HEALTHY SNACKS AND TREAT COOKING DEMO Guided by our STRATA Med nutritionist, enjoy a personalized tutorial and hands-on experience on crafting a variety of healthy and satisfying snacks that can be easily prepared back at home
Community Cottage
11:00-12:30pm
STRATA WELLNESS SERVICE Based on your preferences and intentions, enjoy a specialty service in the wellness center or spa
STRATA Med
12:30-1:30pm
DISCOVER: COMMUNITY LUNCH WITH STRATA MED AESTHETICS EXPERT Dine with the head of our Med Aesthetics department, Staci Shupe, to get first-hand expertise and tips on anti-aging and how to best care for and protect your skin on your own and with modern Med Aesthetics technology
Grand View
1:30-3:00pm
CREATE: INTENTION ROCK PAINTING Led by a local artist, be guided through a unique rock painting experience that requires focus, international, and play, and receive a rock painting kit so you can continue the mindful creative experience back at home
Community Cottage
3:00-4:00pm
MOVE: HAWAIIAN HULA DEMONSTRATION Dance the culture diamond dance, while focusing on wellness, enjoying nature, and better understand the history of the ancient traditions
Garden Terrace Lawn
3:30-5:00pm
STRATA WELLNESS SERVICE Based on your preferences and intentions, enjoy a specialty service in the wellness center or spa
STRATA Med STRATA Body
4:00-5:00pm
OPEN FITNESS AND MOVEMENT TIME Consult with a STRATA Fit Concierge to gain access into the Fitness Center and participate in a variety of self-guided workouts
STRATA Fit
4:30-6:00pm
DISCOVERY: MAKEUP BAG CLEAN-OUT AND APPLICATION WORKSHOP Cleanse, refresh, and transform your beauty makeup bag to ensure your favorite products are safe and optimal for you. Also, get a preview on how to apply your current and new products so they work best for your desired look **30 minute sessions at 4:30pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm
STRATA Med STRATA Body
6:00-7:30pm
RETREAT COMMUNITY DINNER A group dinner experience with local and fresh food that feeds the body and the soul
Grand View Dining Room
8:00-8:30pm
GROUP EVENING REFLECTION AND TEA Meet in ceremony to reflect on the day, check in with your intention, and connect with the group all while enjoying a custom relaxing tea blend
Community Cottage
8:30-9:15pm
DISCOVER: GUIDED YOGA NIDRA Deeply relax, unwind, and let your thoughts go as you are journeyed through a yogic sleep experience that helps to reset the nervous system and release unwanted stress from the whole body
Community Cottage
STRATA Body
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S U N D AY, O C T O B E R 3 1 TIME
ACTIVITY
L O C AT I O N
6:30-7:00am
WELLNESS ELIXIR AND MORNING INTENTION Stop by anytime between 6:30 and 7:30am for a delicious, warming, and deeply nourishing elixir that you can easily make once back at home
Community Cottage
7:00-8:00am
MOVE: MORNING MOVEMENT (YOGA ASANA, QI GONG, TAI CHI) Awaken the body and its energies with a mindful movement session
Garden Terrace Lawn
8:00-8:30am
DISCOVER: GUIDED MEDITATION AND BREATHWORK Practice and learn new techniques to balance the mind, improve focus and mental clarity, relax, energize and regulate the body, detox, and feel more centered for our day’s activities to follow
Garden Terrace Lawn
8:30-9:30am
BREAKFAST ON OWN Whenever you’re ready, enjoy a fresh and wholesome breakfast
Grand View Dining Room
9:30-12:00pm
DISCOVER: CUSTOMIZE YOUR WELLNESS ROUTINE + INTEGRATING THE EXPERIENCE BACK AT HOME + FINAL REFLECTIONS
Community Cottage or by The Reflection Pool
CREATE: BUILD YOUR OWN AYURVEDIC 5 SENSE THERAPY KIT In the final gathering, together integrate the retreat experience, co-create how you’ll implement and continue this transformative pogrom back at home, share final reflections, and leave with a Ayurvedic 5-sense Therapy kit to that you get to craft yourself and will help balance and harmonize your entire being
12:30pm
CHECK-OUT AND DEPARTURE
We invite you on an immersive journey of self-exploration and cultivating elevated health for the entirety of the mind-body system. Get back in touch with nature and yourself, rediscover what brings you joy, and dive into a group retreat atmosphere with the primary intent of deep healing, self-discovery, self-care and transformation. Get mindful, reflect, put your feet in the dirt, give back to yourself, and discover the Power of Place at STRATA at Garden of the Gods Resort and Club.
Next retreat coming soon in January 2022
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