Mindfulness & Grief Retreat

MINDFULNESS & GRIEF RETREAT October 3–5, 2025 | Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa | Buena Vista, Colorado Join us for three restorative days of healing, reflection, and renewal. Surrounded by the healing waters of Cottonwood Hot Springs and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains, this retreat offers guided meditations, group sessions, creative grief processing, and meaningful connection—rooted in the Building H.O.P.E. model for Resilience and Change.

WHAT TO EXPECT • Mindfulness practices to ease grief • Brush With Grief creative workshop • Fire ceremony and group circles • Guided time for rest, renewal, and community • Scenic hiking, soaking in mineral-rich hot springs, and optional outings

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS • Creekside hot springs, sauna, and scenic trails • Peaceful private and shared accommodations • Near San Isabel National Forest and Arkansas River

ITINERARY SNAPSHOT Friday: Arrival · Welcome Dinner · Opening Circle Saturday: Mindfulness · Brushmaking · Fire Ceremony Sunday: Integration Workshop · Closing Circle · Lunch

RETREAT COST (Early Bird by Aug 31) Private Room: $1800 ($200 off with code EARLY) Shared Room: $1300 Includes welcome dinner, daily lunch, all sessions, and up to 8 CEUs.

YOUR FACILITATOR Andrew Koch, MA, LPC Licensed counselor and founder of Contemplative Caregiver LLC. Specializing in grief work, mindfulness, and caregiver support.

Info: Participants arrive between 4:00–6:00 PM for check-in and relaxation at Cottonwood Hot Springs. A welcome dinner with organic dishes begins at 6:00 PM. At 7:00 PM, we’ll gather for an opening circle with introductions, intention-setting, and group meditation.

Info: Begin the day with a mindfulness session (9:30–11:00 AM), followed by a group lunch (11:30–12:30 PM). In the afternoon, participants join the Brush With Grief Workshop (2:00–4:00 PM). The evening concludes with a reflective listening circle and fire ceremony (8:00–9:00 PM).

Info: Participants will engage in an integration workshop and closing ceremony from 9:30–11:30 AM. Checkout is at 1:00 PM, with an off-site lunch at Eddyline Brewery in Buena Vista at 2:00 PM.

Host or Publisher Contemplative Caregiver