Welcome HOMEGreetings from the wilderness!
You’ve said yes to the invitation to step away from the noise, enter the forest wilderness, and make space for something deeper—and I don’t take that lightly. As one of your Mothers for this retreat experience, it is my honor to help tend the conditions for whatever may unfold.
This page marks the beginning of your sacred descent—into stillness, embodiment, relationship, and deeper communion with God, Creation, and your truest Self. AWAKEN is more than a retreat. It is a threshold: an invitation to listen beneath the noise, loosen your grip on what you think you know, and become more available to what is already here.
Here, we practice remembrance. We move slowly. We listen deeply. We make space for Mystery. We practice being seen and seeing one another without fixing, performing, or needing to have the answers.
You’re not just welcome here. You belong here. Welcome home to the House of Loto.
With Love, unconditionally—
Jennifer
Founder & Visionary, Loto Wellness Collective
Return here when you need to reconnect with what you said yes to:
Your body
Your awakening
Your encounter with the Divine
Your Portal into the Sacred Rhythm of Retreat
Preparing the Inner Temple
AWAKEN is not something you simply attend.
It’s something you prepare for—mind, soul, and nervous system.
You don’t have to wait until the retreat to begin. Your awakening is already unfolding within you. Here's how to begin your sacred preparation:
Begin your own solitude/stillness practice now — daily walks, breathwork, or listening to one of Loto’s playlists
Journal or meditate on your intention:
What am I hoping will happen—and can I loosen my attachment to that outcome?Clear the space in your life—emotionally, physically, spiritually (Less doing. More being.)
Tend to your dreams and sleep — Notice what begins surfacing when you create more space
AWAKEN takes place on SACRED land at the base of Mt. Shavano near Salida, Colorado.Check-in begins at 3:00 PM on Friday, October 16th
Departure by 1:00 PM on Sunday, October 18th
We are not here to fix or force. We are here to witness and be witnessed.
SACRED AGREEMENT
This container is being held with great intentionality. To honor the safety and sacredness of our medicine circle, by participating in AWAKEN you agree to:
Respect your own bodily autonomy and the autonomy of others.
Honor the confidentiality of what is shared within the Circle.
Show up as you are—no performance required.
Listen without fixing, rescuing, or advising unless invited.
Make room for difference without requiring agreement.
Stay curious about what arises within you.
Honor your own boundaries and the boundaries of others.
AWAKEN Schedule
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Friday
3:00–3:30 PM | Guest Arrival + Check-In
Soft welcomes. Mountain air. Tea, hugs, unpacking, and grounding.Phones off. Spirit on.
4:00 PM | Opening Circle at the prayer waterfall.
Welcome, orientation, sacred agreements6:00 PM | Nourishing Dinner
Eat slow. Eat sacred.8:00 PM | Fire Ceremony
Release rituals • Guided surrender meditation9:30 PM | Rest + Stillness
(schedule subject to change)
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Saturday
8:00 AM | Light Breakfast
12:00 PM | IM Ket@mine Ceremony with sound bath
3:00 PM | Nature-based integration Circle
5:00 PM | Rest Time
Journal, nap, breathe. Nourishing snacks.
Deep nervous system recalibration6:00 PM | Dinner
Feast. Laugh. Be.8:00 PM | Gentle Close + Sleep
(schedule subject to change)
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Sunday
8:00 AM | Morning Stillness
Sit with what’s been awakened9:00 AM | Breakfast
11:00 AM | Integration circle + Closing ceremony at the waterfall
1:00 PM | Departures Begin
But the real journey is just beginning…
(schedule subject to change)
Forest Bathing
SHINRIN-YOKU
A Sacred Immersion into Nature, Self, and Spirit.
What to Pack
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You’ll be staying in a shared king room with shared bathroom in the main cabin—Think glamping with cozy beds, hot water, and homestyle comforts.
But remember: we’re gathering at 9,200 feet above sea level, under the open sky, by sacred fire, and near flowing streams. Daytime sun can feel warm, but nights get chilly.Bring layers.
Bring softness.
Bring yourself.
Clothing Essentials
Warm layers (think cozy sweaters, thermal tops, puffer jackets)
Comfy clothes for hiking
Outdoor jacket and fleece for chilly evenings
Beanie or warm hat for fire circles
Lightweight gloves (optional, but appreciated at night)
Comfortable walking shoes or trail sneakers (hiking boots are not neccessary)
Easy slip-on shoes or slippers for indoors
Optional: scarf or shawl and wool socks for layering and sacred ceremony
Comfort + Personal Items
Refillable water bottle (hydration is essential at high elevation!)
Sunglasses + sun hat (the sun is strong up here)
Lip balm + high-SPF sunscreen
Moisturizer and lotion (mountain air = dry skin)
Any personal toiletries you love
Small flashlight or headlamp (for walking to/from fire circles at night)
If desired, additional drinks/snacks (must stay indoors due to wildlife)
For Fireside Activities
Warm blanket or wrap for sitting by the fire
Thick socks to keep your feet warm
❄️ Reminder: Weather can shift quickly in the mountains. It may be sunny and 60°+F during the day, and drop to 35°F at night. Prepare to feel cozy, layered, and held by the elements.
✚ Especially if you are coming into town from sea level, this altitude can take some adjusting to. We have oxygen on-site in case you need it. The regional hospital is only 20 minutes away.
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This is more than a packing list.
It’s a spiritual unpacking list.Come with:
A heart ready to release what no longer serves
A body willing to listen
A spirit open to Mystery
Your full, unguarded Self
Leave space in your bag—and your soul—for what Great Spirit will place in your hands.
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Not essential, but deliciously nourishing. These are the small comforts that elevate your experience into ritual—tiny altars of self-tending in the sacred stillness.
Silk or weighted eye mask and ear plugs (for deep rest or meditation)
Face masks (hydrating, cooling, or clay-based—treat yourself)
Essential oils (lavender for sleep, peppermint for altitude, frankincense for prayer)
A robe or kimono (for morning tea or bedtime rituals)
Coloring books and/or art supplies (for creative journaling
Crystals or small altar items (if that’s part of your practice)
Sleep aid of choice (magnesium, melatonin, herbal tinctures)
C@nnabis (smoking/vaping is only allowed outside)
Think of this list as your “personal sanctuary starter kit.”
These items aren’t required—but they are deeply allowed.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this packing list.
Sacred Medicines
At AWAKEN, our relationship with sacred medicine is grounded in reverence, intention, preparation, and integration. These experiences are not approached recreationally, nor are they the destination of the retreat. They are one part of a larger invitation to become more present to Self, one another, Creation, and the Divine.
Ket@mine (Administered by prescription only)
Ket@mine services are provided independently by Thrive Health Consultants. Participation requires medical screening and approval by your prescribing clinician. Loto creates the retreat environment and supports the ceremonial, relational, and integrative dimensions of the experience; all medical evaluation, prescribing, dosing, administration, and clinical decisions remain under the care of the licensed medical provider.
Preparation before medicine — intention-setting, silence, somatic practices, and time in nature help you arrive grounded, open, and without attachment to a particular outcome.
Support during the experience — your medical provider tends to your clinical care while the Loto Mothers tend to the ceremonial environment, offering presence, safety, and space for your individual experience to unfold.
Integration after medicine — reflection, rest, journaling, and Circle create space to witness what surfaced without rushing to interpret, fix, or act upon it. Your four-week Integration Circle continues this practice after you return home.
4-WEEK INTEGRATION CIRCLE
The retreat continues beyond our time together.
AWAKEN includes a four-week virtual Integration Circle because insight is only the beginning. Integration is the practice of noticing what remains after the intensity of the experience has passed—and allowing what was revealed to slowly take root in ordinary life.
Like all Loto Circles, this is a space for relationship, reflection, and belonging—held by the community that shared the journey with you.
Your Integration Circle is included as part of the AWAKEN retreat experience.
FAQs
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Lodging in a shared king room
All meals, snacks, and NA beverages
Guided nature-based integration practices, somatic sessions, healing circles, and embodiment rituals
Medicine Ceremony
Sound baths, opening/closing ceremonies, fire ceremony
4-Week online Integration Circle
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Due to the intimate nature of this retreat, all reservations are non-refundable.
We recommend purchasing travel insurance and will support you in transferring your spot if needed. -
We ask that all participants attend the full retreat experience—from opening circle to closing ceremony.
If you have any more questions not addressed here, please feel free to email us at hello@lotowellness.coTRAVEL INSURANCE
PROTECTING YOUR YES
Because AWAKEN is a small, intimate retreat with non-refundable payments, we strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance to protect your investment. Unexpected things happen—flight cancellations, illness, weather delays, life emergencies. Travel insurance ensures that if the unexpected arises, you’re covered.
We recommend a policy that includes:
Trip cancellation or interruption
Medical coverage
Coverage for retreats and alternative healing modalities
Protecting your “yes” ensures you can enter this sacred space with peace of mind and full presence.