The Inn at Buena Vista and The Spa at The Inn were created to offer respite to travelers, relaxation to adventure seekers and refuge from the daily bombardment of media to our senses.

Welcome to our corner of the world where 14,000 foot peaks and open skies greet your mornings. Gracious rooms, well-appointed private baths, freshly ironed linens, and king or queen sized beds assure your comfort.  Our holistic day spa features subdued lighting, soft music and experienced licensed therapists to soothe you with facials, massage therapy, energy work or body wraps.

Join our Self-Empowerment Retreats. Use these tools to create personal and spiritual lives that are seamless, intertwined, and congruent.

Our offerings are ongoing. If you have a suggestion, or would like to teach, please call Sandy at 1-877-466-2828.

2008

Oct. 25-26 and Nov. 8-9 -- The Golden Yolk and Spa Spice Fall Retreat Join us for a weekend retreat filled with warm, spicy spa services and a class to teach you how to take better care of yourself and those around you. Learn subtle, powerful ways to transmute energies. Use these tools to cultivate positive change in your life.

The Golden Yolk provides a framework for understanding and applying these experiential techniques. Learn about your energy layers and how to heal yourself and others.

“You don’t have to relive your pain in order to heal it.” So many times we are asked to go back to the painful events in our lives in order to heal them. With this simple, easy to understand process we will learn to fill the holes in our energy bodies with light and love. Imagine knowing the weightlessness of not carrying years of hurt around with us any more.

No special clothing or equipment is necessary, however you will want to bring a notebook to record your thoughts.

Two spa services are included with your Registration.

Enjoy a European facial with a pumpkin exfoliating mask, 75 minutes of bliss.
Try a Cinnamon Apple Sugar Scrub or Orange Spice Salt glow leaving your skin soft, rejuvenated and free of dry patches.
A Cleansing Herbal Body Wrap could be the hour of gentle heat to take you to the next level of relaxation.
One hour massage choices include: Swedish Massage, Reflexology, Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone Massage, or Shiatsu.

The Golden Yolk class will be held on Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM - 3:30 PM leaving plenty of time for relaxing, spa services and meals.

Registration is $445 per person and includes two nights at The Inn, The Golden Yolk, two spa services of your choice, breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday, and a gourmet dinner catered by Global Cafe & Market on Saturday evening.

The retreat is limited to 6 and is based on double occupancy in king, queen or XL twin beds. You may stay Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday.  For those arriving Friday night, late checkout will be included on Sunday.

Single supplement or additional spa services are available. Call Sandy toll-free at 1-877-466-2828 to reserve.

April 25-26,  Purification for Vibrant Living. Join Dr. Keri Brown for a dynamic wellness workshop weekend, a program for better health and vitality. It's not just a diet program but a total health management program to help us live healthier lives. Enjoy increased energy, better digestion, sharper mental focus, and weight loss strategies. Feel good again!

Registration will begin at 6:30 pm Friday evening followed by an hour-long Introduction to the Program and the weekend.

Saturday morning begin the day at 8:30 am with a guided meditation and a healthy, organic breakfast. We will have a morning and afternoon workshop with Dr. Brown who is a licensed naturopathic doctor, practicing for 16 years. She specializes in educational health programs that promote sustainable wellness and health independence.

We'll break for a lunch demonstration and we will eat what we watch being prepared! There will be a healthy shake break at 3:45 and we will review local menus so we can continue on our quest to eat healthy even while we eat out!

Dr. Keri is offering this event with two follow-up teleseminars so you aren't left hanging when questions arise. She is including supplements in the cost of tuition.

Breakfast, lunch, snacks, supplements, two follow-up teleseminars, Introduction and full day workshop, $499.

Lodging and spa services are additional. Call 877-466-2828 toll-free now to reserve.

ARCHIVED EVENTS 2007

Sept. 21-23 – Walking in Beauty, A Shamanic Exploration with Ginger Lee, 4th level Kuraq Akulleq in the Inka Tradition. Shamanism is the oldest spiritual practice known to man and dates back 30 – 40,000 years.  Indigenous tribes all over the world had someone in their community who could contact and work with the unseen world, by altering their state of consciousness, and work with compassionate and helping spirits to help individuals or the tribe, as well as themselves. 

The practice of Shamanism is a living viable method to mend our fragmented spirits, obtain consistent and reliable answers and guidance, and live our lives in a conscious and powerful way. During this workshop you will learn basic information about Shamanism, practice Shamanic breath work (Fire Breathing) and have the opportunity to experience your own Shamanic Journey.  You will begin to connect with your Helping Spirits and Guides.  We will have a Fire Ceremony on Saturday night. 

This will be an opportunity for each to work with their own intentions in a strong and powerful way.   Each participant will also have a private Shamanic Session with Ginger over the course of the workshop. This class will also be offered January 19-21, 2008. (Only 6 places left!)
   Weekend lodging, two breakfasts, Saturday lunch, snacks, beverages, and Retreat Tuition included. 
      $275 per person double occupancy, Regent/Sovereign (Queen bed) or Crown room (King/twin).    

Oct. 5-7 – Inner Peace through Emotional Release with Nancy R. Harris, MSS – Intuitive/Holistic Psychotherapist, Workshop Facilitator, and Author. Learn how to transform stress into inner peace by quickly and easily releasing the emotions, old tapes, fears and anxieties that sabotage your life!

Using Nancy R. Harris' “Integrated Living”™ technique, which is a unique blend of 6 Energy Healing Modalities including basic Muscle Testing, plus Nancy’s brand new QEER™ “Quick and Easy Emotional Release” technique you will learn how to transform your stress into inner peace.  In class you will release one old tape, fear or anxiety as you learn how to use these life-changing techniques on all your issues.  You will also learn Nancy’s 12  “Keys” to Connecting in a Disconnected World. 

Nancy’s Holistic and Spiritual approach to counseling and teaching, combines her empathic and intuitive gifts with 40 years of study in Holistic and Metaphysical methodologies, a Masters Degree in Spiritual Science, 17 years experience using 8 Energy Therapies, including Certification in NLP, Psych-k, NET and EFT.  She is also the Author of “Take Two Cookies and Call Me in the Morning – Story of How to Connect in a Disconnected World”- (ELF’IN Publishing). (Maximum 14)
  Two breakfasts, Saturday lunch, snacks, beverages, and Retreat Tuition included. 
This same class will be offered in Denver the following weekend with a substantially higher tuition rate. Take advantage of Nancy's generosity in underwriting this class for our newly launched series.
   
   
Oct. 12-14 – The Golden Yolk with Deb Bokel. Trained in international "soft skills" of sales, marketing, and people development.  I "downsized" myself during the early 1990's.  
 
I'm currently working as a Certified Massage Therapist and studying Gemstone Energy Medicine.  I'm developing classes that bridge the two worlds of Shamanism and Business, so that others can bring the sacred into their daily lives.

Learn Transmutation Skills to allow your quintessential nature to emerge
 
If you see this as the time for you to make changes in yourself and want to do so quickly, this class will help you do that.
 
The Golden Yolk Class provides a conceptual framework, methodology, and experiential techniques for understanding and applying the core essence of higher knowledge found in all cultures in all time.
 
The class is designed to be easily accessible to all and to provide tools you can implement immediately and often.  The key goal is to provide more time and energy rather than taking it.  Devoted practitioners of other specific traditions may get fresh ideas and shed new light to enliven their current practice.

Ask questions. Amplify your energy with the group energy bringing more light into the world. The class will have meditation and discussion portions. Don’t be energetically-challenged!  (Max. 10)
 Lodging, two breakfasts, Saturday lunch, snacks, and beverages are included in the room rate. Retreat Tuition is $125. You may call toll-free or reserve your room online.
    
Oct. 19-21 – Silent Sanctuary, Guided meditation offered by Ginger Lee (See above Shamanic Exploration.) followed by a weekend of silence. In today's often stressful world there is a growing need for balance and renewal of body mind and spirit. Relax in a nurturing environment surrounded with stunning natural beauty. Let the quiet tranquility of our setting put you at ease to read, journal, meditate, eat, enjoy energy work or spa services all in silence. Silent Sanctuary is non-denominational.  We encourage self-responsibility when choosing and participating in these programs. We honor and respect that each individual is a teacher and student in life. Arrive by 6 PM Friday evening. Guided meditation will begin at 8 PM. Breakfast, lunch, Saturday dinner, snacks and beverages included. (Max. 10)
  Lodging, meals, snacks, and beverages are included in the room rate. Retreat tuition includes a facial or one hour massage. Retreat tuition is $125. You may call toll-free or reserve your room online. 
    
Oct. 26-29 -- Samhain Celebration, a weekend of seeking higher truths. Be prepared to receive messages through automatic handwriting, Shamanic seeing and clearing, tarot reading, scrying and a few other surprises. Wiccan ceremony with Lady Nightshade, 2nd degree High Priestess, Black Forest Tradition.
Lodging, two breakfasts, Saturday lunch, snacks, and beverages are included in the room rate. Retreat Tuition is $125 and includes two readings. You may call toll-free or reserve your room online.
   
   
Nov. 9-11 --A Qigong Retreat for Loved Ones, Debra Takara, Qigong Healer and Teacher; Life Fitness Networks and The School of Qigong Studies; Denver, Colorado. To learn more about qigong and its contributions to holistic health and personal enlightenment, visit www.chiwellness.net.

The shift from Autumn’s Harvest into Winter’s Quiet brings with it a dramatic shift in energy, as yang chi has peaked and begins to compress into the depths of yin. This is an essential time to complete internal cleansing and cultivate chi reserves to their best in quality. Active, outward expression transitions into intro- and retro-spection as winter’s stillness approaches. This is an exquisite time for couples and loved ones to retreat together within the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains’ Collegiate Peaks, to attune health and spirit with the energetic shifts within nature.  Devoting time to qigong healing in relationships and self-care during this time of year brings great internal peace and awe.  Truly a magical experience of intimacy with one’s self and closeness with loved ones to cherish.

Friday, 7-9:30 pm; Saturday, 2-4:30 pm; and Sunday morning, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. 

 Lodging, two breakfasts, Saturday lunch, snacks, and beverages are included in the room rate. Retreat tuition is $125. You may call toll-free or reserve your room online.
    
Nov. 16-18 -- Progressive Relaxation and Reconstructive Exercise with Bobbie J. Sutton, Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Personal Trainer.

Friday evening Progressive Relaxation will teach deep muscle relaxation techniques that require no imagination, willpower or suggestion. Deep muscle relaxation, when successfully mastered will provide the relaxation response which normalizes physical, mental, and emotional processes. Learn to be aware of your own stress response and then learn to control it!

Saturday and Sunday Reconstructive Exercise with Breathwork will emphasize the Science of Stretching. Learn about the ranges of motion, adaptability, performance enhancement and contraindications. Breathing exercises have been found to be effective in reducing anxiety, depression, irritability, muscular tension and fatigue. Useful in the treatment and prevention of breath holding, hyperventilation, and cold hands and feet. While breathing exercises can be learned in a matter of minutes with some immediate benefits experienced, profound effects may not be fully appreciated without persistent practice. We will master the combination of breathing and stretching exercises to enable us to enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
 Lodging, two breakfasts, Saturday lunch, snacks, and beverages are included in the room rate. Retreat Tuition is $125. You may call toll-free or reserve your room online. 
    

COMING IN December -- Reiki I with Beth Weisbeck. 

COMING in January and February -- Shamanic Exploration with Ginger Lee, Healing Touch Level Two, Finding Your Spiritual Life Purpose with Nancy Harris, Intro to Foot Reflexology with Bobbie Sutton and Reiki II with Beth Weisbeck.

Arrival and Departure
All guests are guaranteed access to their rooms by 4:00 p.m. upon check-in. On the last day of their stay, guests are to check-out of their rooms by 11:00 a.m or 1/2 hour after end of retreat session. Want to Extend Your Stay? Come a day early or stay a day later for $75 per person double occupancy in the same room you will occupy during the retreat, breakfast included.

Refunds and Cancellation
Full refunds are available (less a $50 processing fee) up to fourteen days (21 days for Inner Peace Through Emotional Release) before your arrival date. For example: For a Friday arrival, the refund deadline is close of business Thursday, fourteen days prior to your arrival.

Credit
Nonrefundable credit towards a future retreat at The Inn (less $50 processing fee) is available if you give notice between fourteen and seven day(s) before your arrival. For a Friday arrival, the credit deadline is close of business the Saturday before your arrival. Credit may be applied to any program reservation at The Inn for one year following the date of issue. No credit or refund is available if you cancel within seven days; if you do not show up; or if you leave early for any reason. The Inn at Buena Vista reserves the right to cancel any reservation at any time.

To Register
Call toll-free-1-877-466-2828 to register. View The Inn at http://www.innatbuenavista.com. All retreats include breakfast and lunch. There will be time to explore the area, consult with instructors or enjoy spa services. Class sizes are very limited for a heightened, personal experience.

Class Proposals
If you have a class you would like to teach, please call Sandra Schrawder to make an appointment to discuss it. 1-877-466-2828.