Included in the Colorado Yoga Retreat:

• (5) nights lodging in a luxury log cabin or lodge room
• Three delicious meals per day
• Twice daily yoga sessions
• Guided backcountry ski and snowshoe tours
• Use of ranch’s 20 k.m. of groomed track for skate and classic skiing
• Use of equipment for backcountry skiing, skate and classic skiing, and snowshoeing
• Tubing, with snowmobiles to get you back up (it’s not just for kids!)
• Horseback rides in the snow
• Informative horsemanship in our indoor arena
• Sleigh rides
• A weekly photography workshop with professional photographer
• Fat biking on Salsa bikes
• Transportation to/from Steamboat Springs town in ranch Suburbans
• Evening entertainment (Musical entertainers, movie nights, etc)
• A wide assortment of wine, beer, and other beverages
• Transfers Steamboat/Hayden airport
• Taxes
• Gratuities for staff
• Vajra Sol retreat coordination

Not Included in the retreat (not much!):

• Airfare to/from Steamboat Springs/Hayden
• Travel insurance

It feels remote but it’s easy to get to. Book your plane ticket to Steamboat Springs/Hayden airport (code HDN). It is about an hour’s drive to the retreat ranch. We will coordinate transfers between the airport and our retreat lodge on the first and last day of the retreat. This is included in the retreat package.

Here are direct flights (click) into Steamboat Springs/Hayden airport from major cities for winter 2021.

Optionally, you can fly into Denver airport (code DEN) and then fly to Steamboat Springs.

Renting a car or taking a shuttle from Denver is possible although less recommended should there be unfavorable weather.

To search flight options from your home airport check Google Flights or Kayak for best airfare and routing.

Plan to arrive by mid-afternoon on the first day of the retreat. Check-in is at 4:00 pm on March 2, 2021. Check-out is at 9:30 a.m. on March 7, 2021.

Contact us through the form below and we’ll email you the complete travel information.

The retreat leader and yoga teacher is Sandra Tedeschi. The 2-hr morning classes will be a mix of conditioning movements and vinyasa flow to enliven one’s energy, enhance flexibility and mobility, and build strength. Classes are structured so that participants may learn and advance their practice. Each class is specifically sequenced around a theme based in the Hatha and Tantra traditions.

Afternoon classes will be restorative yoga, meditation, breathwork, and other non-asana practices.

All levels of yoga experience are welcome, from beginners to more seasoned practitioners, to those who are in the professed “I-am-so-out-of-practice” state. The precept is: Come as you are. Start where you are.

The retreat ranch chefs are happy to accommodate special dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, gluten/dairy-free, allergies, etc). You can note this in your reservation form when you book. They will make sure there is always something delicious for you at each meal.

Arrival Day
4 PM  Check-in
Welcome yoga
Dinner

A Sample Day on Retreat
7:30 – 9:00 AM  Breakfast at your leisure
10:30 AM – 12:15 PM  Vinyasa yoga class
12:30 – 1:30 PM  Lunch
Free time*
5:30 – 6:45 PM  Yoga (restorative, meditation)
7:30 PM  Dinner
Some evenings we’ll have a special event or gathering.

Departure Day
Breakfast
9:30 AM  Check-out

* Ranch activities vary daily. You’ll have lots of options!

In addition to the activities included in the retreat, these activities are also available (not included in retreat).

• Downhill skiing at Steamboat (ranch transportation provided)
• Ranch arranged adventures with local outfitters such as:
  • Dog sledding
  • Snowmobiling
  • Ice climbing
  • Powder cat skiing
  • Hot air ballooning
  • Massage from a trained therapist
  • Premium wines from our select list

People flock to Steamboat Springs for its mild winters. Although the area gets around 300 inches of snow a year, there are more bluebird days than anywhere else. March temperatures on average will warm up to the mid-30s to low/mid 40s with the sun shining on the fresh snow. The amazing part about winter is that it is really pleasant to be outside in this weather. This isn’t your bone-chilling New England kind of winter!

The following health-safety protocols and procedures are subject to change.

Vajra Sol retreats are offered and facilitated under the primary premise that the overall well-being of all guests is priority.

If prior to arrival, a retreat participant feels ill, has a fever, or has been around someone who has symptoms flu-like symptoms, they are asked to stay home and not travel to the retreat. Travel insurance is highly recommended as the nature of Covid-19 is unpredictable.

While on retreat we ask that everyone takes care of sanitary practices and respect each other’s personal space. At the same time, we want to create a relaxed and enjoyable environment.

From our Retreat Lodge Hosts

We want to assure you that our number one priority is the health and safety of our guests and staff.  Please review this information to better understand what you can expect as you join us at the ranch this coming winter.  Understandably, restrictions will be adjusted as county and state guidelines change.

Arrivals and Departures

• We will ask guests to complete as much arrival information prior to arrival so the check-in process is as short as possible. Please help us by filling out forms as requested ahead of time.
• Guests will receive their final bill via email prior to departure, so it will not be necessary to visit the Front Desk to complete your check-out.
• High touch areas of guest vehicles will be sanitized if Ranch Hands are assisting in loading the vehicle prior to departure.

Property Information

• The frequency of cleaning the facilities used by all has been increased to three times a day and the level of sanitation has been enhanced as well.
• Hand sanitizer stations are located throughout the property.
• The guest count will be limited in order to allow for more social distancing in public spaces and during activities while allowing our staff to spend more time cleaning and sanitizing.
• Our turnover cleaning protocols have been enhanced to better sanitize accommodations in between guests. Decorative bedding and pillows have been removed.
• Guides will carry either hand sanitizing wipes or gel on guided trips.
• We ask that guests wear masks when inside public areas. Masks may be removed when seated at the table for meals.
• Transportation for arrivals and departures will be assigned one party per vehicle. Guests and the driver will be asked to wear masks while in the vehicle.
• The health of our staff is being carefully monitored. Any team member that shows symptoms of Covid-19 will be quarantined.
• Any guests who show symptoms of Covid-19 we will be asked to quarantine in their accommodation, and meals will be delivered.

Dining

• To ensure the comfort and safety of all our guests table spacing has been adjusted to allow for more space in between tables and/or parties.
• Guests will be asked upon arrival to share their comfort level regarding dining with others.
  • For parties who prefer to sit alone at meals, we will place a reserved sign at a table with their name on it at each meal. Please respect the desire of these guests to dine privately.
  • For parties who choose to dine with others, tables will be open and available.
  • A few staff members will have the opportunity to join you at several meals throughout the week. Our staff is aware that a reserved sign indicates guests who prefer to dine with just their party.
  • Tables are limited to 8 or fewer guests and larger tables are not an option at this time.
• For meals served in the dining room, we ask that if all tables are full when you arrive to please wait for a table to finish, be cleared, sanitized, and reset before you proceed to breakfast.
• Staff will dine separately from guests to allow for social distancing during mealtimes. Our staff dining area has been expanded so the staff is able to spread out during mealtimes.

Activities

• Programs will be limited to the CDC, State, and local government guidelines. This includes wine tasting, cooking class, photography workshop, and yoga.
• A hiking, mountain biking, backcountry skiing, and snowshoeing option will always exist to depart right from the ranch. For guests choosing to go off-ranch in a vehicle for these activities, they will potentially be in a vehicle with other guests, and all will be required to wear a face mask.
• Social distancing will be practiced with all guided activities as best possible and not at the expense of safety for either the guide or guests. Masks will be required when participants are within 6 feet of each other or requested by either the guide or guest.

The retreat is limited to 16 persons to maintain general comfort for group travel and to allow for personalized attention to each participant. This retreat is designed for the yoga-inspired traveler who appreciates finely curated travel experiences with a small group of like-minded people. We take care of all the planning. You only need to book your plane ticket and pack your bags. Solo travelers are very welcome!

The minimum group size to run a retreat is eight persons.

A completed reservation form and a 50% deposit of the total retreat price confirm a booking. Full payment is due by January 25, 2021. Should you need to cancel your reservation before the full payment due date you will receive a refund for payment made less $250.

Should you need to cancel after the final payment date, for whatever reason we will not be able to provide a refund or credit unless a replacement is found.

If force majeure (e.g. pandemic, natural disaster, government travel restrictions, etc.) causes a retreat to be canceled we will offer alternative dates to reschedule the retreat within one year. In this case, there is no refund of payments when a retreat cannot be held due to causes beyond our control.

In the unlikely event Vajra Sol needs to cancel the retreat a full refund of payment made will be given. Vajra Sol will not be held liable for any expenses incurred by the participant for a retreat canceled either by the participant or by Vajra Sol. No refunds are provided for arriving late or departing the retreat early, for activities or meals in which one does not participate.

Purchasing trip insurance is strongly recommended for coverage of any unplanned changes that may occur before or during your trip, such as trip cancelation, delayed flights, lost luggage, emergency medical assistance, and more. 

When you book the retreat you will receive additional information to help you prepare for your trip. This includes a packing list.