Join Dose of Vitality, in partnership with Ember & Ice, The Hungry Tree Hugger, Elevate Mushrooms, Level MD, and WeeCasa Tiny House Resort, for a private Valentine's wellness retreat designed for couples, close friends, self-love seekers, and family bonding.
This immersive experience blends movement, breath-work, meditation, community circles, sauna therapy, and cold immersion in St. Vrain Creek to awaken vitality and resilience. Enjoy a locally inspired Ayurvedic lunch, superfood, and adaptogenic drinks, and leave with a Vitality goodie bag featuring functional mushroom supplements and local superfood bars with educational content. Whether celebrating love with a partner, or your best friend, or embracing a solo self-care date, this day is designed to nourish, restore, and connect.
Date: April
Start Time: 9:30 AM (arrivals at 9:00 AM)
Capacity: 16 participants (two groups of 8)
Where: WeeCasa Tiny House Resort, Lyons, CO
sauna cold, cold therapy, movement, breath-work, meditation, community connection, & local food
sauna cold, cold therapy, movement, breath-work, meditation, community connection, & local food
What You'll Get Out of It
A Unique Valentine's Experience: A rejuvenating alternative to traditional celebrations.
Enhanced Physical & Mental Resilience: Experience the transformative power of sauna and cold plunge.
Guided Movement & Breathwork: Yoga, Pilates, and the Wim Hof Method for increased energy and focus.
Holistic Nourishment: Locally sourced Ayurvedic-inspired meal and functional mushroom drinks.
Self-Reflection & Intention-Setting: Vision mapping and intuitive movement exercises.
Deep Community Connection: Share experiences in a supportive and uplifting environment.
Vitality Goodie Bag: Take-home functional mushroom supplements, superfood bars, and wellness resources.
Event Flow & Timing
π Opening Ceremony | 9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Gather around the fire for introductions, ice-breakers, and intention setting.
Sip on freshly made Golden Mylk (hemp + pumpkin seed + sea moss mylk, Rocky Mountain honey, fresh turmeric + warm spices, ashwagandha).
Guided Visualization: Releasing fear into the cold and drawing in warmth and vitality from the sauna.
Breath-work Practice: Ujjayi breath introduction.
Trauma-Informed Guidelines: Normalize opt-outs, and provide a grounding station.
π Movement & Breath-work Activation | 10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
Energizing Yoga/Pilates Flow to awaken the body.
Deep Breathing Practice (Wim Hof rounds).
Music for Activation: Alpha wave melodies (8-14 Hz) for relaxation and trance-like focus.
Hydration Table: Kukicha tea (mineral-rich), lemon mint nettle water, orange cinnamon tulsi water, and alkaline spring water with added minerals.
βοΈ Two Rotating Stations
πΉ Station 1: Vision Mapping & Intuitive Movement (by the Fire)
Reflect on 2024: Review past goals, achievements, and roadblocks.
2025 & Beyond Vision: Goal setting using the SMART framework.
Intuitive Movement & Solo Meditation.
πΉ Station 2: Sauna & Ice Plunge
Inside Sauna Discussion: The concept of Agni in Ayurveda and how fire manifests in our lives.
Cold Plunge Preparation: Mindset, breathwork, and group coaching.
Plunge in Pairs: Guide participants through cold exposure.
Qi Gong Movement Post-Plunge.
Sip on Eucalyptus + Spearmint Tea with local honey post-plunge for revitalization.
Groups switch after 45 min.
π₯ Nourishment & Closing Ceremony | 12:10 PM - 1:10 PM
Functional Mushroom Cacao by the Fire.
Eat Inside: Locally inspired Ayurvedic meal by The Hungry Tree Hugger.
Post-Sauna Revitalizing Mini Tea: Colombian eucalyptus crystals + mint infusion + citrus + Rocky Mountain honey.
Ecotherapy Practice: Grounding hands to the earth, guided visualization.
Group Sharing: Reflections on transformation & resilience.
Sustainability Wisdom: Lessons on balance between fire & water in nature and our bodies.
Gratitude Practice & Nature Offering.
Vitality Goodie Bag: Includes functional mushroom supplements, superfood bars, and educational content.
Nourishment Flow:
100% Gluten-Free, Vegan, Organic
Ayurvedic, Local + Seasonal Ingredients
Sustainably Sourced, Only Spring Water Used
π± Menu Highlights:
Kapha Balancing Kitchari: Sprouted split mung beans, seasonal local veggies, fermented cucumber yogurt, homemade pickles, and popped sorghum.
Nourishing Winter Salad: Kale, hydroponic butter lettuce, roasted beets, fire-roasted squash, smoky sunflower seeds, maple mustard vinaigrette.
Miso Soup: Chickpea miso, seaweed, adaptogenic-rich broth (Chaga, Reishi, Astragalus, Shiitake, Lionβs Mane, Ginger, Star Anise).
Superfood Bar for Dessert: Organic, fruit-sweetened, local ingredients, adaptogens, hemp protein.
Final Notes:
Food & Drinks: Drinks & snacks will be available outside throughout the event. Eat meals together inside.
BYO Silverware & Containers: Sustainable event practice. If you forget, it will be provided!
What to bring: Swimsuit, change of clothes, towel, journal, and pen.
Max Participants: 16 (with a waitlist for future events).