4 Day Weekend Women’s SUP, Hike, and Yoga Holiday in Palisade, Colorado
Hiking and Yoga Holiday USA
Join Life's 2 Short Fitness for a long weekend full of fun, friendship, and adventure in Western Colorado’s wine country! Over four days, you will experience the best outdoor activities Colorado has to offer while enjoying world-class lodging at Wine Country Inn, including yoga, hiking, and SUP. Try something new, no prior experience is necessary to join any of their activities.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- SUP yoga, river SUP outing
- Yoga, hiking, winery bike tour
- Experiences and friendships to last a lifetime
- Transportation to adventures
- 3 nights accommodation
- Digital photo album
- All meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
The Wine Country Inn is located in Palisade, Colorado, and nestled among over 21 acres of working vineyards that produce world-class grapes that are crushed and bottled as private-label wine for guests to enjoy. The Victorian-style inn is a short drive or bike ride from over twenty wineries and numerous vineyards, orchards, and farms. With spectacular views, endless amenities, and exceptional service this is the place to stay when visiting and recreating in Western Colorado!
During this holiday, you can choose to stay in a private or shared room.
Program
Activities
Hiking adventures
You will take in the vast desert landscape of Western Colorado on foot, exploring several trails in the area over the long weekend. There will be options for all levels!
River paddle
The highlight of the weekend includes a special clinic + stand-up paddle board or kayak outing on the Colorado River! You will soak in the landscape as you glide down a mild stretch of the river hopefully capturing glimpses of native wildlife including golden and bald eagles, big horn sheep, and wild horses!
Did someone say Wine?!?
After a long weekend we will un-“wine” with a biking tour of Palisade stopping at various wineries and distilleries in the area for tastings and to soak in the laid back lifestyle of this small community. You will also have the opportunity to grab some fresh produce, honey and other items produced in the area by local farmers and ranchers.
Yoga
An expert local instructor will guide you through a SUP yoga session for all levels designed to relax, energize, and empower you. There will also be a sunrise mat yoga class.
Note: Special SUP equipment is necessary for the river SUP including a class III PFD, quick-release leash, and flex fins. There will be a discount if you bring your own SUP however you will need to rent the river-specific equipment.
Included excursions
- Scenic hiking
- River SUP
- Bike winery tour
- Yoga classes
Instructors
Lauren Jones
Lauren grew up in Littleton, CO, and has been running, biking, and hiking trails in Colorado and around the world for over 25 years! She has her degree in exercise science and sports performance, Pilates, and sports medicine and has been working as a trainer and coach for 20 years. Lauren is the mother of 2 active little boys and is the founder of Life’s 2 Short Fitness. She is passionate about introducing women to new sports and empowering them to overcome obstacles, build confidence, and explore the outdoor world.
Jaime Fiske
Jaime is the founder of SUP Marble and is a certified yoga instructor and ACA SUP instructor. She loves paddling the Colorado river near her hometown of Carbondale and teaching SUP yoga on the peaceful waters of Beaver lake. She can't wait to help you unwind and find your flow on the mat and water!
Rachel Tofflemoyer
Rachel so excited to connect yoga to nature by bringing mindfulness and strong technique from the classroom to the outdoors! For years, she has found personal fulfilments through activities like running, biking, hiking, swimming, golfing and paddle boarding. Yoga, however, has created a connection between mind and body that has helped her appreciate whole body wellness. She is passionate about bringing this same level of appreciation to every individual and work. She began her yoga journey in 2017, completing her 200-hour RYT certification.
Amanda Jensen
Amanda Jensen (she/her) is a "type II fun" enthusiast who moved to Colorado in 2012. After trail running on her own for more than a decade, she joined L2S trail running training club for mid-COVID motivation and found it in beautiful scenery and a wonderful community. Amanda is an environmental professional who especially loves natural history, all things water and gummi bears. In addition to trailblazing with L2S, Amanda is a Stand Up Paddling instructor (PSUPA) and a YTT 200 Hr yoga instructor. She has two feral kids and (by comparison) two moderately well behaved dogs.
Retreat location
Food
All meals are included in this package. Options available for all dietary restrictions and preferences.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
While the schedule is full of a variety of options, you can choose which activities to participate in. If something doesn’t interest you there is plenty to do in the area including:
- Unwind: Massage therapists and spa services will be available. Life's 2 Short Fitness will provide details on how to schedule a therapeutic treatment.
- Play: The Inn has a lovely outdoor pool and hot tub, bring your suit!
- Explore the town: Pick up some fresh produce at nearby farmer's stands, or pick up some local honey or famous Palisade peaches!
- Relax: Read a book by the pool or grab a local Colorado brew, cider, or glass of wine from the bar.
What's included
- 3 nights accommodation
- All meals
- All activities, rentals, and equipment
- Transportation to adventures
- 1 mat yoga
- 1 SUP yoga
- Digital photo album
- Experiences and friendships to last a lifetime
What's not included
- Airfare
- Transportation from Denver/airport (Life's 2 Short Fitness can help arrange)
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beverages
- Massage / spa treatments
- Tipping your guides
- Travel / cancellation insurance (Life's 2 Short Fitness highly recommends getting this and can provide recommendations. It will cover the deposit and any other costs if something arises and you can no longer attend)
- Anything else not listed under “What’s Included”
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Denver International Airport
327 km
Transfer not provided
Grand Junction Regional Airport (Walker Field)
13 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Denver International Airport (DEN). Airport transfer is not provided. For those coming from out of state, try to schedule a flight that arrives before 11 a.m. if flying into Denver OR before 3 p.m. if flying into Grand Junction.
Your first activity will be around 4 p.m. on Friday. The last activity will be Monday morning, breakfast included and check-out is noon.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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