Join us for the "Reimagining Our Stories" Retreat in Nederland, CO!
New video, glamping and single room options, and an online version
Is it time to step back and reconnect with yourself, nature, and what matters most? Join us this summer in the beautiful Colorado mountains outside of Nederland for a very special three days of:
“Reimagining Our Stories: Discovering Our Hidden Wholeness”
The stories we tell ourselves and the stories we inherit have tremendous power to shape us. And while we can’t change what has happened to us, we can change how we interpret those stories, by looking at what happened with love and compassion. There we discover the truth that our deepest nature is larger than any of our stories.
Join us for a time of spacious self-reflection, nature, guiding questions/exercises, and connecting with others as together we explore ways to reimagine our narratives and glimpse the hidden wholeness in our lives. When we do this important individual work, we are also contributing to the collective evolution of humanity that is so needed right now.
In addition to the weekend itself, your registration includes:
A Zoom gathering on June 30 (5-6:30pm Mountain Time) to help you prepare for the retreat.
A Zoom gathering on August 4 (5-6:30pm Mountain Time) to help you integrate and deepen what you learned.
Recordings of all teaching sessions.
The Rev. Elizabeth Jameson and Rev. Ian Cummins bring years of experience as ministers in the Christian faith, life-long interests in the mystic and contemplative paths, and personal experiences of love and loss that have opened them to possibilities and realities beyond the physical realm. They love helping others find deeper meaning, purpose, and grace in their lives.
Retreat Details:
Dates
Thursday, July 10 - Sunday, July 13, 2025
Registration deadline: June 16 (Early bird deadline: June 1)
Location
Dragonfly Retreat Center, located on six beautiful acres in the mountains outside of Nederland, Colorado, offers a simple and relaxed atmosphere with a commitment to sustainability. The retreat house provides several gathering spaces both inside and out, a lively creek and tall trees. Bordered by forest service land and not far from a reservoir, participants can reconnect with nature through hiking, walking and relaxing amid the beauty. Accommodation is ideal for an intimate group of 10-15 people. Chef Stephen Lamborn prepares delicious, healthy meals on site. Navigating stairs and uneven walkways will be necessary.
You can learn more about Dragonfly Retreat Center by exploring their website HERE.
Lodging Options
The house contains five bedrooms with three shared bathrooms. Additional enclosed ‘sun showers’ and composting toilets augment facilities. There are also options for tent or small RV camping on the property, in addition to a very simple hermitage and three safari tent glamping options. Biodegradable products are encouraged for indoor lodging and required for outdoor lodging.
Rooms in Retreat House
Single Occupancy: private room and a shared hall bath
Double Occupancy: two single beds and a shared hall bath, roommate requests honored
Glamping
Hermitage: two single beds (one in the loft) and an attached but external tent area with composting toilet, simple sink and sun shower with use of in-house bathrooms.
Safari Tents: single bed, camping toilet and simple sink in each tent. Nearby access to sun showers and composting toilets and use of in-house bathrooms.
Camping:
Bring your own tent or small camper to use on the property with nearby sun showers and composting toilets and use of in-house bathrooms.
Registration and Pricing
Prices include all meals, accommodation and retreat facilitation
Schedule
Thursday, July 10
3:00-5:30 Arrive and Relax
6:00 Dinner
7:30 Orientation Gathering
Friday, July 11
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Session One - Reimagining Our Personal Stories
11:00 Self-Reflection
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Free time for walking, napping, connecting
4:00 Small Group Sharing
6:00 Dinner
7:30 Session Two - Integration and Going Deeper
Saturday, July 12
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Session Three - Reimagining Our Collective Stories
11:00 Self-Reflection
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Free time for walking, napping, connecting
4:00 Small Group Sharing
6:00 Dinner
7:30 Session Four - Integration and Going Deeper
Sunday, July 13
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Session Five - Beyond the Story
10:30 Break
11:00 Closing Circle
12:00 Lunch Together and Goodbye
Online Option
While there is an unmistakable magic to being with others in person in a beautiful mountain setting, we also know that for travel or health reasons, this is not always possible. So we have designed an online version of the retreat you can participate in from your home. This, of course, will not be the same as being there, but can still be a beneficial experience as you take the time to intentionally engage the themes and ideas of the retreat. The online retreat is designed for you to participate “live” as the retreat happens, however, sessions will also be recorded and made available for viewing at a later date.
The cost is $300 and includes:
Joining a Zoom call with all participants on June 30 (5-6:30pm Mountain Time) to help prepare you for the retreat.
Joining the Thursday evening Orientation and all five teaching sessions via Zoom. You will be able to listen, but not participate in the large group gatherings.
The opportunity to meet with others taking the online retreat during scheduled small group discussions.
Reflection questions and prompts for exercises you can do on your own.
Joining a Zoom call with all participants on August 4 (5-6:30pm Mountain Time) to reflect upon and integrate what you learned during the retreat.
Transportation
The retreat center is an hour and 20 minutes from Denver and 30 minutes from Boulder. Those arriving from Denver International Airport can take a shuttle to Nederland and transportation to the retreat will be provided from there.
Ian, I am so thrilled you have provided this opportunity to be a part of the retreat online! Thank you for ALL the extra work it has created for both you and Elizabeth. My deepest gratitude! I am registered, paid and looking forward to it. I hope this will be helpful for others as well.