Colorado Hiking & Yoga Retreat

Core Retreat: May 16 - 18, 2025
Add the night of May 18 for a VIP Experience
Nathrop, CO

Join Firefly Community for an exhilarating weekend retreat in the breathtaking mountains of Colorado! This is your chance to release anything holding you back and embrace a vibrant new perspective. We're excited to host this retreat at the stunning Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort, just three hours from Denver, nestled between the charming towns of Buena Vista and Salida, and at the foot of the majestic Collegiate Peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

Get ready for an inspiring weekend filled with yoga, nature exploration, soaking in the rejuvenating hot springs, and connecting with wonderful people! Let go of the pressures of who you think you should be and celebrate the incredible individual you already are.

With daily yoga sessions that include meditation and journaling prompts, you'll deepen your connection with yourself and gain clarity on what you truly desire in life. Treat yourself to some well-deserved self-care at the spa, and enjoy delicious meals that nourish your body for yoga and hiking. Don't miss the optional hike, perfect for those eager to soak in awe-inspiring views and breathe in the refreshing mountain air while getting an amazing workout at altitude.

This year, we’re thrilled to offer the option to stay a third night for those who crave a VIP experience.

At Firefly, we design retreats that inspire you to connect with yourself, others, and the beauty of nature. We believe that taking a break from your daily routine allows you to tap your true passion and purpose. Let us help you ignite your life so you can thrive like never before!

What to Expect

This weekend in the mountains of Colorado will include:

Daily yoga classes appropriate for all levels including vinyasa-style practice to energize and yin practice to recuperate and restore

Most meals beginning with dinner Friday evening and ending with breakfast on Sunday morning

Optional group hike on Saturday

Access to the spa and hot springs

Two nights of lodging at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort (See below for room options)

If you sign up for the VIP package, you will receive an additional yoga class with guided meditation and journaling, a group dinner out in the charming town of Buena Vista, an additional group hike, and more time to enjoy the hot springs.

A full schedule of meals, yoga classes and group activities will be provided closer to the retreat dates.

Participants from previous Colorado Hiking and Yoga Retreats described the experience as follows:

"Wonderful, life-affirming time for myself and family"

"This was such a wonderful healing experience. Thank you for everything."

"So great to have women from many corners of the country and build each other up."

"Really amazing experience and I can't wait to come back!"

The Details

Retreat rate includes:

2 nights accommodations at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort
Most Meals (dinner only on arrival day, breakfast only on departure day)
Daily yoga session(s)
Access to hot springs and pools
Group hike

Additional inclusions applicable for the VIP package:

3rd night of accommodation at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort
Dinner out in Buena Vista on Sunday night
Yoga workshop (with asana, meditation, and journaling)
Group hike

Retreat rate does not include:

Airfare to/from Colorado
Transportation to/from resort
Lunches
Spa treatments or additional excursions
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks and cafe purchases
Credit Card processing fees

Host location: Mt Princeton
Hot Springs Resort

Our host location is Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort, located three hours from Denver between Buena Vista and Salida, and at the foot of the Collegiate peaks of the Rocky Mountains. Indulge in the multiple pools fed by 100% natural hot springs, treat yourself at the spa, and enjoy meals that provide the nourishment you'll need for yoga and hiking.

Reconnect with yourself in the serene natural environment. Take the opportunity to rest, replenish, and renew yourself as you discover beauty, inspiration, and history around every corner.

As part of the retreat, you will have access to the Spa, Club, and hot springs. Enjoy the Soaking Pool, Infinity Pool, and the hot springs in Chalk Creek, a must-do at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort. These pools are located right in the midst of the cool rushing waters of Chalk Creek. Each pool is fed by its own natural geothermal hot spring that bubbles up into the actual creek bed and into circles of stones that create natural pools. Control the temperature by simply removing a few stones to allow cooler water to rush in.

The Spa and Club is the place to get away from it all. Enjoy the steam rooms, saunas, plus guest- and adult-only hot spring pools. Enjoy the Juice Bar inside before or after your Spa appointment to unwind in style. Professional and personable, licensed massage therapists have a gift for making you feel comfortable and a knack for relaxing your body’s hidden tensions. Specialists in medicinal massage and oriental body work, they are highly skilled in cranial massage, myofascial release, and reflexology. Exfoliating salt scrubs and deep tissue massage are also favorites of Mount Princeton guests.

Accommodation Options
and VIP Package

The price shown below is the total investment for the core retreat based on room selection.

VIP Package Add-On: Get started on your path to a healthier, happier life with this unique offering while on retreat. You'll stay an extra night after the core retreat during which you'll experience a yoga and meditation workshop, an additional hike, a group dinner out in Buena Vista, and more time to indulge in the hot springs.

To sign up for the VIP package, select the add-on when registering. The investment for this package is $350/person for those who are in a double occupancy room or $450 for those in a single room (including the cabin bedroom).

Hillside Rooms (4 Rooms Available)

Double occupancy: $825/person

Single occupancy: $1,025

These rooms provide excellent views of the surrounding mountain range, with close proximity to the conference cabin where the yoga classes will be held, and to the upper pool area. Rooms are equipped with a mini fridge, Keurig or Nespresso coffee maker, air conditioning, and flat-screen TV. These rooms have two queen beds.

Cliffside Rooms (4 Rooms Available)

Double occupancy: $845/person

Single occupancy: $1,050

Tucked away from it all, enjoy these guest rooms with two queen beds, vaulted ceilings, and a spacious layout. Rooms are equipped with a mini-fridge, Nespresso Coffee Maker, microwave, air conditioning, and flat-screen TV. Panoramic views will lure you outdoors to a quaint patio area.

Cabins (1 Large Cabin and 1 Regular Cabin is Available)

Queen Bed in Loft*: $845

Queen Bed in Private Bedroom*: $1,000

Rustic at heart, the Full cabin has one bedroom on the main floor with a queen bed, while the Large cabin has two bedrooms on the main floor, each with a queen bed. Both cabins have a loft with two queen beds, fireplace, and a kitchen with a full refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and stovetop (no oven). The Full cabin has one bathroom, and the Large cabin has two bathrooms. Step outdoors and enjoy the surrounding Chalk Cliff views from your private deck or patio. All Cabins are a short walk to any of the natural hot spring pool areas and the Spa and Club at Mt. Princeton.

*Please note that the amounts shown are based on three people in the Full Cabin (2 people in the loft and 1 person in the bedroom) and four people in the Large Cabin (2 people in the loft and 1 person in each of the two bedrooms). If only one person registers for the loft, there is a $75/night supplement. In case a couple is interested in a cabin bedroom, please contact us.

Payment Details and Cancelation Policy

To reserve your space on this retreat, a non-refundable US $250 deposit is required. A payment schedule will be provided upon registration. You may pay in full at any time prior to April 16, 2025. Anyone registering after April 16, 2025 will be required to pay in full upon registration.

Should you need to cancel your reservation at least 30 days prior to the start of the retreat, you will receive a refund for payment made less the $250 deposit. Should you need to cancel less than 30 days prior to the retreat, for whatever reason, we will not be able to provide a refund or credit. No refund or credit will be given for arriving late or departing early. In the unlikely event Firefly needs to cancel the retreat, a full refund will be given.

We strongly advise the purchase of travel insurance at the time of booking your retreat in case of any unexpected events or changes to your plans before or during your trip. Contact Carrie to receive a quote for trip insurance. By submitting your registration and deposit for this retreat you are agreeing to our payment and cancelation policies and event waiver.

Meet your guide: Carrie of Firefly Community

Carrie Lehtonen's second chance at life came at 31 years old when a blood clot in her coronary artery resulted in a heart attack. As a healthy triathlete in the prime of her life, Carrie was the last person anyone would suspect of having heart disease. After 20 years of experience in Human Resources, Carrie chose to pursue a second career in health and wellness to help people find their path to better health and live inspired lives. Carrie is committed to reducing the impact of heart disease and loves seeing people light up when they learn something new, challenge themselves beyond what they think they are capable of, and tap into their passion.

Carrie is the founder and president of Firefly. Carrie created Firefly because she believes that what the world needs most is for every person to uncover their passion and live an inspired life. We all have a unique gift, and it's Carrie's mission to help you ignite your inner light so that you can shine!

Carrie is a Registered Yoga Teacher and Educator (E-RYT500) with training from CorePower Yoga and Vessilify in Colorado, Prajna Yoga in New Mexico, Nosara Yoga Institute in Costa Rica, and more. She has training in vinyasa yoga, yin yoga, anatomy, yoga therapeutics, Self Awakening Yoga (SAY), and stand-up paddleboard yoga. She attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where she was trained in more than one hundred dietary theories and studied a variety of practical lifestyle coaching methods. Carrie is certified as a Holistic Health Practitioner by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners.

Carrie lives in Evergreen, Colorado with her husband, two dogs, and two cats. She is a lifelong learner who loves to travel, be outside in nature (hiking, biking, paddle boarding, cross-country skiing, and trail running), writing, and practicing and teaching yoga. Carrie is a member of the local Rotary Club. Carrie published her first book, Pawsitive Perspectives, in 2024.