Women’s Hiking & Yoga Retreat
June 17-19, 2025
Grand Lake Lodge in Grand Lake, CO
Experience a remarkable respite on the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park. A perfect blend of adventure and relaxation to ensure you return home feeling restored.
Explore. Connect. Restore.
Planned Activities
Day 1 (June 17 at 4:00 PM) :
Arrival and Welcome Circle at Elk Lodge
You will spend 3 days together reconnecting with yourself, communing with nature, connecting with like-minded women, nourishing yourself with healthy meals within all things health and happiness.
o Daily yoga sessions (all abilities)
o Daily hiking excursions and soaking
o Free time to reflect and rejuvenate
o Inspirational art workshop
o Communal meals
Day 3 (June 19 at 3:00 PM) - Farewell Departure.
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Accomodations
About the Elk Lodge
The Elk Lodge has eight bedrooms and four shared bathrooms allowing this two-story cabin to sleep up to 24 guests.
A full kitchen and seating for up to 24 let’s everyone dine together. We will create inspiration boards in the living room and share coffee in the screened-in porch with breath taking views of Grand Lake and the mountains.
You can take in incredible panoramic views from the incredibly cozy fireside seating on Grand Lake Lodge’s Deer Deck. Soak in the stunning scenery from their outdoor pool and hot tub.
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Registration Process:
To register and choose your accommodation preference click the ‘Register Here’ button below.
Complete the registration form with your contact information and accommodation preference.
Insert roommate name on the Registration Form under ‘Additional Comments’ for shared occupancy.
Send your non-refundable $300 deposit by May 1, 2025, to hold your space.
Send your final registration payment by May 13, 2025.
Registration and Pricing
Pricing
Shared Room - $800/person
Private Room (Single Occupancy, Queen bed) - $1,000
Private Room (Single Occupancy, King bed) - $1,100
How to Pay
Venmo [@kristen-poggensee-1]
Chase Zelle [kristendpoggensee@gmail.com]
Google Pay [kristendpoggensee@gmail.com]
Check payable to ‘Kristen Poggensee’ mailed to 2334 Irons St., Erie, CO 80516.
What’s Included?
Included
2 nights lodging
Healthy meals & snacks
Guided hikes and daily yoga led by a licensed yoga instructor
Access to the amenities of Grand Lake Lodge – outdoor pool, hot tub, restaurant, and lake viewing deck
Retreat Gift
Not Included
Airfare
Transportation to/from Grand Lake Lodge
Gratuity to Leda Olmsted (Yoga instructor)
Alcoholic Beverages
Retreat Facilitators
Kristen Poggensee
Founder
Kristen loves making health her hobby. Running has always been her therapy to relieve stress from everyday life. When she moved to Colorado in 2017, her road running spilled into the mountain trails. She likes to finish her trail race with a cartwheel at the finish line. Spending time in nature is linked to both cognitive benefits and improvements in mood, mental health and emotional well-being. Kristen is a Certified Health Coach through the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute. As a Certified Health Coach and outdoor enthusiast, she plays a key role in helping others develop healthier lifestyles by sharing her expertise and supporting guests along their journey toward optimal health and a happier life.
Leda Olmsted
Yoga Instructor
An adventurous spirit inspired by nature, Leda supports students in self-exploration through the dialogue of not just the body and breath, but also the conscious and unconscious self. She is known for her intelligently sequenced classes-often based upon the seasons and lunar phases, her energetic embodiment cues, and lighthearted presence. Her unique style is cultivated from over a decade of teaching and studying multiple linages of yoga. Most recently inspired by the practices of Katonah Yoga®, which intertwines fluid movement, Kundalini, Taoism, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is most passionate about bringing students out into nature and inspiring a sense of empowerment through adventure. This had led to her teaching thousands of students the joyful practice of SUP yoga, as well as guiding many surf and yoga retreats. When she is not on her mat, you will most likely find her deepening her connection to nature either on a bike, a board, or the back of her horse.
Cyndy Hinkelman-Smith
Local Artist
Cyndy is a fine artist that has called the beautiful Boulder area her home since a very young age. Influenced by time in nature & the outdoors growing up - camping, skiing, hiking - Cyndy is an outdoor girl at heart. Hiking with her dogs, family & friends is her favorite outdoor activity. She also enjoys time gardening, traveling, cooking & baking, yoga, and photography. The magic of the natural world is often influential in the creation of her paintings including abstracts, landscapes, aspen trees, sky and water. Meaningful poetry, lyrics, collage and images can frequently be found in her artwork. Cyndy also facilitates Inspiration Board, Collage, and Playful Painting Workshops in her home studio, previously a horse stable.
Getting There
Grand Lake Lodge
15500 US-34,
Grand Lake, CO 80447,
United States
Contact Number
(970) 627-3967
You are responsible for getting yourself to and from the the lodge.
Arrival: June 17, 2025 @ 4:00 PM
Departure: June 19, 2025 @ 3:00 PM
Grand Lake Lodge is ~ 3 hours drive from Denver International Airport.
NOTE: We recommend printing or taking a screenshot of directions since cell phone coverage can be spotty.
FAQs
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We do not give refunds. However, if we fill your spot, you can defer your registration to next retreat.
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While we encourage participation, all activities are optional.
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Please inform us before the retreat of your dietary needs, and we will accommodate all special requests.
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Alcohol is not included. However, you are welcome to bring your own alcohol. The host location has a bar/restaurant where you can purchase alcohol.
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Grand Lakes Lodge is at 8,769 feet above sea level elevation.
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Hiking poles are recommended and will not be provided by Larkspur Retreat.
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Yoga mats, blocks and blankets will be provided, or you may bring your own mat if you wish.
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The hikes are moderate difficulty. The length will be determined closer to the retreat. Plan on hiking for 2 hours each day.
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The yoga level will be appropriate for all levels. ‘You do you.’
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Prices vary depending on accommodation preference. See updated pricing on each of our retreat pages.
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Click link here for suggested packing list.
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• Venmo [@kristen-poggensee-1]
• Chase Zelle [kristendpoggensee@gmail.com]
• Google Pay [kristendpoggensee@gmail.com]
• Check payable to ‘Kristen Poggensee’ mailed to 2334 Irons St., Erie, CO 80516.
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We intentionally keep the group small. There will be 8-12 guests.
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