Over the last week, our collective nervous system collapsed into a national unveiling of a really sad & confusing possibility - are we getting worse, not better, at cohabitating as humans? If you live online, it sure may seem that way. So much has been said about the horrifying political assassination of Charlie Kirk. Like a match thrown on a drought-ridden hillside of cultural tension, his jarring death in our own Mountain West backyard has surfaced some of our worst tendencies - Partisanship, tribalism, binary thinking & reactionary retribution. Here we go, so they say, into yet another loop of me vs you & red vs blue. Do we celebrate death when we disagree? No. Cohabitation require dialogue & debate. Not death. Do we gloss over or glorify rhetoric that many find dehumanizing & disrespectful? No. Cohabitation also require empathy, accountability & inclusion. In weeks like this, many things can be true at once. This is one such truth - at the end of the day, WE MUST COHABITATE. And honestly, our collective intuition is pretty good at it. |
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Not sure where to start? Ditch your phone & get offline. Step outside & reject the divisions you are being told & sold to feel. There, you'll be reminded that we can, and will, continue to cohabitate in peace. Last weekend we were reminded of how easy cohabitation can be when we hosted republicans & democrats alike for a raging blue grass evening of folk music, pizza, & hot springs. We all took a moment to look around & take in that fact. Half-naked strangers all sharing in the same magical moment of healing, connection & simple company. Then, the next day, we welcomed up a group of men as part of our Gentle Men's Meet Up to discuss mental health, life after injury, how to make & keep friends. Men cried, shared & lent advice. |
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We sat under a big tree that is older than all of us and looked out at happy people in pools. In moments like those, and perhaps ones happening right now in your local park or block or church or convenience store, the truth is, in real life, we do really well together more often than not. When you're baited towards war against our apparent differences, resist. Instead, lean in and make peace with our surprising similarities. Over the coming weeks, we have never been more relieved to host real life experiences, workshops, and moments designed to combat our culture of conflict and deflate the myth of me vs. you. From the return of Curious Conversations with Shoshone Elder Darren Parry on Oct 12th, to our Digital Wellness Workshop on Oct 25th and all the off-grid, offline poolside moments in between, you're invited to step back into reality right alongside us. |
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Digital Detox - A Be Well Workshop Join us on Sat, Oct 25th as we explore how to cultivate Digital Wellness in our personal, professional, and family lives. Perhaps more than ever before, society is confronted with a choice that, for better or worse, falls into the hands of nearly ever individual to make. Can we regain control of our digital lives? From phones to forums to social media and the daily distractions of digital noise, are we aware of how unwell we are? Do we understand the problems it creates? Do we have a community of resources to support healthy boundaries and practices? Are we raising a younger generation that is prepared to design a sustainable path towards digital wellness? In this one-day workshop, you'll join a diverse community of adults, youth, professionals, parents, and curious rebels in an immersive day exploring the epidemic of digital un-wellness alongside experts, therapists, and students of digital health. Day only and nightly packages available. |
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Curious Conversations We are pleased to welcome back a brother of the land, Darren Parry, as he shares excerpts, thoughts, and a Q&A on his new book, "Tending the Sacred: How Indigenous Wisdom Will Save the World" On Oct 12th at 1 pm, you're invited to book end your soak with a fireside conversation with longtime Shoshone storyteller, chief, and ecological advocate as he weaves together his tribes history in this sacred land and the importance of indigenous wisdom in our modern era. | | |
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Soak & Stargaze Star parties are probably the quietest parties you will ever attend. Members of astronomical societies gather with their telescopes to share their love and knowledge of space with those of us just starting the journey of learning more about what the night sky holds. A chance to gaze through a powerful telescope and binoculars awaits. On Oct 24th, join our soaking session from 5-9:30 pm alongside the Cache Valley Astronomical Society and their telescopes, experience, and stories on the Yurt deck! | | |
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| | Fireside Forest Yurt Massages are back! Explore our seasonal offerings of pop-up massage treatments with visiting practitioners from across the Mountain West. Dates vary and can be added to a soak or stay by booking in our calendar. Upcoming offerings: Sept 20th Oct 5th Nov 2nd | | |
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| | Did you know we now have an option for groups of families, friends, co-workers & practitioners to host an intimate private gathering for the day? Our Group Gather Experience includes access to our pools and sauna from 11-6 PM as well as private use of our 30 ft Gathering Yurt as your group basecamp for classes, meals, conversations, rest & movement. Learn more and consider gathering with ease this Fall. | | |
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