Finding Rivers

Memorial DAY EXTENDED weekend
May 21 - 25, 2026


Beyul Retreat near Aspen, colorado
With Shawn Parell & Wendelin scott

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“Dwell as near as possible to the channel in which your life flows.”
— Henry David Thoreau

You’re invited to an immersive long weekend at Beyul Retreat, a natural haven along the Frying Pan River in a secluded valley near Aspen, Colorado.

Join beloved yoga guides and long-time collaborators Shawn Parell and Wendelin Scott for an extended weekend of rejuvenation at Beyul Retreat, a secluded valley haven along the Frying Pan River near Aspen, Colorado. 

Invite all your senses to the threshold between spring and summer—a time of intensified renewal and possibility. Surrounded by aspen groves, wildflower meadows, and snow-capped peaks, Beyul invites you to immerse yourself in and be deeply restored by the natural world’s peace and splendor

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This retreat invites you to the quiet embodiment and joyful awakening of your own vital life force. Mornings will open with silent meditation and dynamic yoga inspired by the landscape and season. Afternoons are full of possibilities – outdoors to scenic trails, the riverside hot tub, or a refreshing cold plunge in the river. You might curl up with a book on the porch, unwind in the sauna, or receive a deeply nurturing bodywork treatment.

We’ll gather before dinner for restorative practice sessions, and close each day stargazing beneath the vast night sky, gathered around the bonfire, or simply resting in the dreamscape of deep retreat.

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100-year-old guest ranch transformed into an exquisite retreat, nestled deep in the Rocky Mountian wilderness near Aspen, Colorado.

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Set on 32 untouched acres bordered by National Forest, the retreat features 1,700 feet of private Frying Pan River frontage. Explore a serene network of ponds, creeks, waterfalls, and scenic trails just beyond your doorstep.

Relaxation comes naturally at Beyul, where you can unwind in the riverside hot tub, detox in the sauna, take a refreshing cold plunge, or simply wander the private trails that weave through this hidden gem.

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Narrated essay

In the Realm of the River

on the power of negative ions, hidden valleys, and imaginal reciprocity. Reflecting on our 2025 Spring Beyul Retreat

Stay in sweet, cozy cabins or shared rooms and enjoy two organic, chef-prepared meals daily. (All accommodations include kitchens for preparing your own breakfasts.)

Each space is one-of-a-kind, blending rustic charm with the soul of the surrounding wilderness. They’re simple but thoughtfully designed, with woodstoves for warmth, natural textures, and a deep sense of calm. They’re quiet places to read, write, talk, or just listen to the sounds of the woods. You’ll find cozy nooks, soft light, and everything you need to feel at home—but none of the distractions you came to leave behind.

People come to Beyul for different reasons—but often, they’re looking for the same thing: stillness, space, and connection. Maybe to nature, maybe to themselves, maybe to others. This isn’t a luxury resort, and it’s not trying to be. It’s a place where conversations go a little deeper, where people look up from their phones, and where things move at the pace they’re supposed to.

Beyul Retreat offers a charming mix of historic, handcrafted cabins and character-rich lodges. 

Leisurely afternoons may inspire you to adventure on scenic trails, soak in the nestled outdoor hot tub, refresh with a cold plunge, read on the porch, receive a world-class astrology reading, enjoy a massage, or unwind in the sauna.

Evenings may bring stargazing under an infinite night sky, gathering around the bonfire, or simply resting in the restorative energy of this transitional time between spring and summer.

Whether you’re seeking deep stillness or joyful reconnection, this retreat will invite you to make room for whatever is asking to be tended within you.

We’ll anchor our days with yoga and meditation, drawing from wisdom teachings and the natural landscape to study themes of growth, renewal, ephemerality, inspiration, and beauty as devotional practice.

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Optional add ons: special guest offerings - stay tuned!

What's Included

5 days / 4 nights accommodations at beyul retreat

daily yoga & meditation
practices

all-inclusive, gourmet meals + 24/7 tea, coffee, and snacks

Use of sauna, hot tub, and cold plunge

Daily (optional) writing prompts

Use of yoga mats and props

Free range of incredible land

Investment

per person + TAX

$1900

private cabin with private bath

per person + TAX

$1600

private room with shared bath

Queen or twin beds

per person + TAX

 $1300

Shared room with shared bath

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Space is limited for this intimate retreat. Couples save $500+ on shared accommodations.

All bookings are non-refundable within 60 days of the retreat start date; travel insurance is recommended.

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EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

Save $150 when you register by January 15, 2026
using promo code EARLYBIRD

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