May 29 - June 1
Aspen, Colorado
From Root to Blossom: A Yoga and Meditation Retreat On The Art of Becoming
With Shawn Parell + special guests Erin Doerwald, Emily Glaser, and Deirdre Morris
“Beauty is that in the presence of which we feel more alive.” — John O’Donohue
Join Shawn Parell & special guests from May 29 to June 1, 2025, at Beyul Retreat, a verdant haven along the Frying Pan River in a secluded valley near Aspen, Colorado. Surrounded by aspen groves, wildflower meadows, and snow-capped peaks, Beyul invites you to immerse yourself in the natural world’s deep peace and green splendor.
Invite all your senses to the threshold between spring and summer—a time of growth, renewal, and inspiration. We’ll anchor our days with yoga and meditation, drawing from wisdom teachings and the natural landscape to study themes of growth, renewal, ephemerality, inspiration, and beauty as devotional practice. Leisurely days may inspire you to adventure on scenic trails, soak in the nestled outdoor hot tub, refresh with a cold plunge, read on the porch, receive a world-class astrology reading, enjoy a massage, or unwind in the sauna. Evenings may bring stargazing under an infinite night sky, gathering around the bonfire, or simply resting in the restorative energy of this special time.
Whether you’re seeking deep quiet or joyful reconnection, this retreat will invite you to make room for whatever is asking to be tended within you. Stay in cozy cabins and delight in nourishing organic meals. Leave feeling renewed, alive, and ready to open to the unfurling season of your life.
Retreat prices range according to accommodation type from $999-$1599 plus taxes and fees.
What’s included in your retreat package:
3 nights lodging in shared or private cabins featuring full kitchens, wood-burning stoves, and organic amenities
All-inclusive, gourmet meals
Tea, coffee and snacks 24/7
Daily yoga & meditation practices
Use of Sauna, hot tub and cold plunge
Daily (optional) writing prompts
Use of yoga mats and props
Free range of incredible land
What’s not included:
Transportation to retreat center
Snowshoe rental ($10 per day)
Ski transportation and passes (1 hr drive from Beyul)
1-1 special guest offerings to nurture body and soul
Retreat Schedule
Thursday
3pm arrival / check-in
4:30pm opening circle + lunar practice
6pm dinner
Friday
Tea & coffee
8am silent meditation
8:30am solar yoga practice w/ Shawn
9:30am breakfast
open flow (sauna, snowshoe, hot tub, read, rest, etc)
1pm lunch
open flow (sauna, snowshoe, hot tub, read, rest, etc)
4:30pm lunar yoga practice w/ Shawn
6pm dinner
Saturday
Tea & coffee
8am silent meditation
8:30am solar yoga practice w/ Shawn
9:30am breakfast
open flow (sauna, snowshoe, hot tub, read, rest, etc)
1pm lunch
open flow (sauna, snowshoe, hot tub, read, rest, etc)
4:30pm lunar yoga practice w/ Shawn
6pm dinner
Sunday
Tea & coffee
7:30am silent meditation
8am solar yoga practice w/ Shawn + closing circle
9am breakfast
10:30am departure / check-out
RETREAT FACILITATOR
Shawn Parell
Shawn Parell is an integrative therapist, teacher, and writer. Her interdisciplinary work weaves together wisdom traditions, healing modalities, and evidence-based frameworks grounded in the thesis of authentic well-being.
Since 2002, Shawn has mentored hundreds of yoga teachers and guided thousands of practitioners to more fully embody the experience of being human. Shawn supports clients through her private therapy practice and teaches mindfulness courses and immersions worldwide. She has partnered with visionary companies like Sweetgreen, U.S. Green Building Council, and Honest Tea, and her work has been featured in publications ranging from Yoga Journal and SHAPE Magazine to the Washington Post.
Learn more at Shawn’s website and The Guest House, where Shawn shares contemplative essays and podcast interviews exploring the complexities and creative potential of being human in an era of radical change.
