THE MOUNTAIN RETREAT:
DUNCAN PARK
September 10 - 13, 2026
The adult summer camp extension of the River studio experience…
Just over an hour from Denver, Duncan Park is our private camp for the weekend. Off-the-grid and a true immersion into nature, it is the perfect place for both relaxation & adventure.
This retreat gives you the gift of three (3) nights to step away from routine, unplug, and drop into connection with your River community.
Welcome to the wilderness and the River’s Annual Mountain Retreat (which we have been hosting since 2014!)! - here is everything you can look forward to…
Four (4) days, three (3) nights of cozy rustic accommodations
Three (3) delicious meals a day designed to satisfy all diets
Daily yoga practice
Gorgeous guided hike to alpine lake
Creekside connection
Meditation and Breathwork
Fall colors to embrace the changing seasons
Evening fire circles
Workshop: Deepen your Practice - Connecting Ancient Yoga Wisdom to Wilderness - Interactive workshop designed to deepen your understanding of yogic philosophy
Community bonding time
Space to reflect, decompress, and reset
WHAT TO EXPECT: THE ITINERARY
Day 1: Thursday
Arrive and settle onto the land
Community dinner
Opening circle
Restorative evening practice
Day 2: Friday
Morning vinyasa flow
Breakfast
Guided group hike with lunch
Free time
Dinner
Evening community time
Day 3: Saturday
Morning movement + meditation
Breakfast
Free time
Lunch
Workshop: Deepen your Practice - Connecting Ancient Yoga Wisdom to Wilderness
Dinner
Evening fire circle
Day 4: Sunday
Breakfast
Closing ceremony + movement practice
Hugs and goodbyes
MEET YOUR GUIDES
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Alex discovered her love of yoga over 10 years ago. She was drawn in by the compassion, community, and freedom that accompanied the practice. Alex is a 500 hour registered yoga teacher, and has completed much of her training at The River Yoga. Her teaching style is raw, fluid, and sweetly challenging- showcasing an array of teaching formats from vinyasa, restorative, yin, buti, and more. Her classes aim to create an experience- allowing students to feel embodied while accessing joy and creativity. Alex has a background in Leave No Trace education and wilderness guiding. Outside of teaching at The River, Alex is the founder of Primal Awakening, a Colorado based company offering retreats focused on nature and yoga. Off her mat, you can find Alex traveling or camping in the backcountry with her friends
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Andy is a lifelong Colorado resident and has been practicing yoga for 16 years and teaching for 12 years. He began his practice to serve as a supplement to his many other activities like hiking, skiing, and mountain biking, but soon realized the many other benefits of a yoga practice. Andy is a certified 500 hour instructor and his classes could be described as creative, empowering, and fun. He also has an affinity for teaching to the softer side of yoga with practices like yin and breathwork. He has loved exploring many different types of yoga over the years and loves to share his passion for yoga in his classes. He loves the aspect of community in yoga and in life. When Andy isn't teaching yoga he loves to spend time in the Colorado outdoors, attend live music, travel, practice banjo, and spend time with friends and family.
Accomodations
Duncan Park boasts an array of cozy mountain accommodations on site. From rustic summer cabins to our homey lodge rooms, there is something for everyone at this serene, off-grid mountain retreat!
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Main Lodge
The Main Lodge has two bunk-rooms on either side: Riverside and Ridgeside. Both bunk-rooms have half baths with running water and propane powered thermostats. Bunk-rooms sleep between 9-11. The bunk-rooms have direct access to the common living space and kitchen.
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Summer Cabins
A slightly more rustic yet cozy camping experience. Each cabin has LED battery powered lighting and a portable propane heater. Calvert and Witt overlook the St. Vrain river, while Duncan and Folts are nestled in a grove of Aspen trees. Both sets of summer cabins have easy access to the Bathhouse and Main Lodge. These spaces can easily accommodate up to 6 campers.
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Platform Tents
The ultimate tent experience! Each tent features 2 cots, a portable propane heater and solar powered lanterns. All 6 tents feature easy access to the Main Lodge and Bathhouse. These spaces can accommodate up to 2 campers each.
Once you make your deposit, we will reach out with a welcome form where you can choose your accommodations and make payment plan preferences.
FAQ’s
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Comfortable lodging in a serene, off-grid mountain retreat near Nederland, CO
Three (3) nourishing meals a day, crafted with care
Unlimited coffee and tea to keep you refreshed and energized
Daily yoga practices to ground and rejuvenate you
Guided hikes through breathtaking Colorado wilderness
Full access to a stunning private property, surrounded by nature and designed for deep rest and inspiration
Workshop: Deepen your Practice - Connecting Ancient Yoga Wisdom to Wilderness
Daily journal prompts, meditation, and Breathwork
4 days of connection with your River community
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3 Nights
River Members- $800
Non-members- $850
Payment plans available
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Day 1: Thursday - Arrive and Settle In
Come together in community and get grounded on the land. Our retreat will officially begin with a community dinner followed by our opening ceremony and cozy evening movement practice.
Day 2: Friday - Open Up and Explore the Land
Start your day with an energizing morning vinyasa practice followed by a delicious breakfast. We will embark on a guided group hike to a gorgeous alpine lake nearby. End the evening with some free time for reflection, a group dinner, and time for starlit fireside connection.
Day 3: Saturday - Restore and Rejuvenate
Spend a restful day on site savoring the beautiful landscape. We will start the day with gentle movement. After breakfast, take some space for reflection and relaxation. Deepen your practice with our interactive afternoon workshop- Connecting Ancient Yoga wisdom to Wilderness. End the evening with time for play and group connection around the fire.
Day 4: Sunday - Connection and Integration
On our final day together, we will begin the morning with breakfast, followed by a joyous closing ceremony. Move and breathe with your new friends, and discover tools to integrate the energy of retreat into your life back home.
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No! We’ve got you covered! We will send you a survey once your deposit is made, with an area to list all dietary needs.
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All accommodations are shared space but we take roommate requests and lodging requests via survey once you submit your deposit.
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We’ll send you a survey, once you make your deposit, with a place for you to request!
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A list of all recommended packing lists will be sent out to you about 2 weeks before.
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Guests are responsible for their own transportation to the retreat, but you won’t be on your own; we’re happy to help connect you with other attendees if you’d like to coordinate a carpool.
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The best part about this retreat is your ability to tailor your experience! There will be optional group activities during your stay such as guided hiking, workshops, movement practices, and more!
While you are here, we encourage you to be one with nature, detox from technology, and relax.
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Absolutely not! All activities are open levels and encouraged for every BODY!
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Book Here → https://widget.hellowalla.com/enrollments/120895?uuid=b27e5b9d-adef-4ffe-9fcb-2276cb269261
Payment plans available
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All deposits are non-refundable. No credit or refund is available.
*Including, if attendee cancels less than 30 days in advance, they do not show up, or leaves early for any reason
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An escape to the mountain air,
just over an hour from Denver.