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Joyful Journey March 2027
5 days, 4 nights days of rejuvenation at Joyful Journey Hot Springs. Includes twice daily practices; all meals - dinner Wednesday, 3 meals Thursday- Saturday, breakfast Sunday; soaking time for hot springs, access to sauna, and cold plunge. Lodging NOT included. Lodging is booked separately through Joyful Journey.
Weekend Warriors! 3 days, 2 nights of rejuvenation at Joyful Journey Hot Springs. Includes 4 practices - Friday evening, twice Saturday, Sunday morning; all meals - Friday dinner, 3 meals Saturday, breakfast Sunday; and soaking time in hot spring pools, access to sauna and cold plunge. Lodging is NOT included. Lodging is booked separately through Joyful Journey.
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Further Information
Discover tranquility as you connect with a welcoming community of like-minded individuals. Enjoy a five or three - day journey of rejuvenating yoga practices, where you can also explore serene grounds, bask in healing waters, and nurture your body, mind, and soul.
Included:
4 -7 Yoga (Asana) Practices in a beautiful yurt - 1.5-2 hour practice every day, 2 offerings on Thurs-Sat
Healthy meals - Healthy and delicious meals *meat, vegan, and gluten free options
Access to Hot Springs - 3 soaking pools & 2 jacuzzis (98*-108*), sauna, cold plunge
Access to Labyrinth modeled after Chartres Cathedral near Paris, with 11 circuits for walking/mindful meditation purposes
Options for additional spa services:
Treatments include therapeutic deep tissue, reflexology, scrubs, & a full menu of massage services
Public registration opens November 1 2026
Only 15 spaces available
Sign up deadline - Feb 1 2027
Lodging:
Lodging will need to be booked separately through Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa within 2 weeks of reserving your spot.
Enjoy staying within ‘Yurts’ or ‘The Lodge’ with the discounted group retreat weekday rate
4 Double Queen Rooms - $208.16*, tax included (*single occupancy)
2 Single King Rooms -$202.80*, tax included
1 King Suite, Non Pet Friendly - $229.62*, tax included
3 Double Queen, Pet-friendly - $208.16*, tax included
Yurt 1 Single Queen, Two Twins - $177.05*, tax included
Yurt 2 One Queen, One Twin - $177.05*, tax included
*Additional adult in any accommodation: $40/$42.92 after tax
Pet friendly spaces are available Pet Fee for lodge/yurts: $50.00 Flat Rate
More information and photos of rooms at ‘The Lodge’
More information and photos of ‘Yurts’
Spa Services
Full menu of services
To book, call the Front Desk at (719) 256-4328
More about Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa:
Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa is a quiet oasis located 32 miles south of Salida and 50 miles north of Alamosa on scenic Highway 17, which runs parallel to the Sangre de Cristo mountain range
Joyful Journey offers some of the most beautiful stargazing skies in the country as a Dark Sky initiative advocate
Meditation Hill has four benches (built for the four directions), for relaxation while viewing the expansive Sangre de Cristo mountain range, vibrant sunrises and colorful sunsets
Tour their gorgeous geodesic dome greenhouse, which produces flora throughout the year their jasmine hadn’t bloomed for 5 years and did just before the March retreat! You may be served some of our homegrown herbs and greenery during meals
If you would like any further information about Joyful Journey Hot Springs visit their website
Joyful Journey Retreats FAQ
Yes! If you have one, if not please let me know so I can make arrangements
Do I need to bring a yoga mat?
Yes. They are welcome to stay and share rooms. All are invited! Important - To participate in yoga practices and have a catered lunch option, you MUST reserve a spot (only 15 available) If loved ones still want to experience Joyful Journey Hot Springs, a breakfast and dinner option are included in your room rate and the hot springs are open to all guests
Can I bring my spouses, partners, friend?
No. Blocks and blankets will be provided. However, please feel free to bring any additional props such as bolsters, pillows, or additional blankets if you’d like to enhance your yin and restorative practices
Do I need to bring any other yoga props?
What will the tentative schedule be?
Wednesday/Friday:
4pm Check-in
5:30-7pm Orientation and Dinner
7pm 90 minute Gentle Vinyasa
Thursday-Saturday:
7-9am Breakfast
9am 2 hour Vinyasa
12pm Lunch
5pm 90 min Yin + Meditation
6:30-7:30 Dinner
Sunday:
7-9am Breakfast
9am 90 minute Vinyasa
11am Check-out*
No. Enjoy ample free to explore the land, soak in the healing hot springs, book a spa service (ahead of time), mingle with retreat participants, do as you please to help soothe your spirit during this retreat. Daily soaking begins at 7:30am for overnight guests until 9:50pm
Are there any other activities planned outside of yoga practices?
No! All pools are filled with the natural, mineral-rich, geothermically heated water that rises in artisanal springs on the property. The pools are emptied, cleaned, and refilled each night.
Are there any chemicals in the pools?
No. They will have towels and robes provided
Do I need to bring towels for the springs?
Can I come early/stay late?
Yes! *Overnight guests can enjoy the pools beginning at noon on the day of arrival through 9:50pm on the day of departure
What can I expect for food?
Joyful Journey uses locally grown, sustainable and organic ingredients whenever possible. In addition, vegan and gluten-free options are available each meal. The food is VERY good, both healthy and filling without being too much of either. The dinner desserts were excellent as well!
Typical Joyful Breakfast Menu: Muffins/bagels/sweet rolls/gluten free bread, yogurt, freshly cooked eggs with either bacon or sausage (or impossible bacon or sausage) and either hashbrowns or seasoned potatoes OR bowls of oatmeal with seasonal fruit, some type of tofu or veggie scramble or a breakfast salad, pancake machine, variety of milks (dairy and non-dairy), juice/coffee/tea/water Lunch TBD Dinner themes such as Mediterranean, Caribbean, Asian inspired menus
Can I leave during free time?
Yes! You are free to come as go as you wish, exploring the surrounding areas
Are there deposits or cancellation fees?
The retreat rate is due in its entirety upon registering, unless you choose a payment plan. The initial deposit of payment plan options are nonrefundable. In the event you need to cancel and paid in full, you will receive a partial refund of 50% if canceled before 90 days of retreat date. Guest-reserved accommodations: Upon reserving your spot reach out to Joyful Journey to select your room and place a 50% deposit at the time of reservation and the remainder is due 3 days prior to the date of check-in. Guests sharing an accommodation, Joyful Journey will take one, 50% deposit. In the event one person cancels, the room charges will be applied to the remaining retreatant(s) on that reservation. For individuals participating in a retreat they require a 2 week minimal cancellation notification. If cancellation is received within the 2 week period, a six-month, in-house credit will be issued.
Public registration begins Nov 1.
To reserve your spot
1) Click on Essence Renewal Full Week or Weekend Virabradrasana option to pay through website OR click on Venmo photo to send payment
2) Reserve your room
How do I sign up?
No! If you’d like to pay directly through Venmo, you can click here or the Venmo photo above to avoid extra fees.
Do I have to pay the 2.9% processing fee?
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