Retreats

A remote canyon setting ... primeval silence ... flat water paddling ... secluded sandbars ... evening fires ... delicious food ... lively, generative conversation ... dreamwork ... and lots of laughter.

In 2004, Michael launched an action inquiry lab in the canyons of southeastern Utah, to reconnect with the primal thresholds of Nature, to explore the nature of awakening, and to bring forth what is next. 

Mornings start off slow to commune with the silence of the canyons or to explore a dream, followed by a few miles on the river, or a hike, but with no plan for how each day will unfold. 

Although veterans are happy to share their knowledge of the river, the adventures are self guided, and each one of us takes responsibility for the choices that we make.

"Those storm clouds above the rim are strangely responsive to the work that we are doing out here." - BS, cosmic priest 

"My whole soul can breathe in this place, but I don't know how to do that yet when I go back home." - CE, hospice nurse 

"I am in awe at how the women in this group work together to create meals." - JS, yoga teacher