February 21 - 24
Aspen, Colorado
Gathering at the Hearth: A Yoga and Meditation Retreat for Deep Winter
With Shawn Parell
Join Shawn in the quiet embrace of winter for a long weekend retreat in the Rockies.
Our venue is a Beyul Retreat, a century-old guest ranch nestled in a secluded valley deep in the wilderness near Aspen, Colorado. Beyul is more than a retreat center—it is a hidden world of wild beauty and profound stillness. Tucked along the Frying Pan River and surrounded by snow-laden forests and towering peaks, Beyul invites you to rest in its quiet grandeur. With cozy cabins, wood-fired hot tubs, and crackling fireplaces, every corner is designed to nurture rest and renewal.
Steep in the deep rhythms of the season with daily yoga and meditation, delicious organic meals, and special invitations crafted to support your body and mind during this time of deep reset. And, for those who wish to bring a touch of winter adventure into the experience, world-class skiing at Snowmass is just an hour’s drive away.
Whether you seek the warmth of a quiet fire, the solace of a river’s edge, or a hot soak beneath the stars, Beyul offers a sanctuary for deep rest and contemplation. Here, among experienced guides and friends, you will find the space to release, reset, and emerge recentered—ready to meet the unfolding year ahead with clarity, warmth, and resilience.
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
Friday
3pm arrival / check-in
4:30pm opening circle + lunar practice
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
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
Monday
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.
