Communal Ceremony
in the
Great Sand Dunes
San Luis Valley, Southern Colorado
September 15-17, 2026
All photos taken by us in Spring of 2026.
We are traveling somewhere rare and mystical — not only in our bodies, but also in our minds, hearts, and spirits.
And when we land, we commune in ceremony.
It’s a journey that calls forth our whole being.
It asks of us a commitment to our life, our practice, our prayer.
Join us in one of North America’s most magical landscapes — a designated Dark Sky region — where our crew of six will leave civilization behind and enter into ceremony and the wild and spirited unknown.
We open with a uniting circle.
And then trek upward and inward, settling our bones in the rolling expanse of the Great Sand Dunes.
Inside the holding of this exquisite wilderness, we open our spirits to the wide western skies, and drop in deeper with our souls.
We invite in our prayers. We open our individual practice. We relax into the joy and grace of being with one another.
All of this laying the foundation for ceremony.
We set a strong ceremonial holding for you to step into, with your prayers and your practice.
Everything is welcome here — to be seen, experienced, felt. You flow between the inner and outer, the simple and the complex. Moving through, letting go, opening into.
We offer medicine allies — teachers in opening, grounding, presencing, clarifying, heart-softening, soul-strengthening.
We hold your intentions and prayers with the utmost sincerity, and guide you along the way.
We close ceremony beneath a star-filled sky, and lay our bodies down for sleep.
We greet the new dawn with sun salutations.
And then trek out, closing our time together with gratitude before stepping off the sands.
Join us for
this unique adventure.
September 15-17, 2026
Four spots available. Contact us to apply.
Itinerary
2-3 Weeks Prior: Individual preparatory session for each guest, covering intention, physical preparation, gear and packing, logistics, and any other topics relevant to you.
Day 1: Arrive 12pm to Great Sand Dunes National Park. Opening circle at the Medano Creek bed. Hike up and in, 2.5-3 miles. Set up camp for night one. Drop in and land together. Dinner. Sleep.
Day 2: Morning embodiment practice. Light breakfast. Hike to landing spot for all-day communal ceremony. Back at our camp in the early evening. Dinner and sleep.
Day 3: Sunrise dune yoga. Breakfast. Pack up and hike out mid-morning. Closing circle at the Medano Creek bed. 1pm (roughly) depart for home — or Crestone, or the local hot springs, taking the fruits of your ceremony into the world.
Sunday September 27: Ten days following, we host an integration circle in our Boulder home. (Zooming in is available if cannot attend in person.)
What’s Included
• Holding and guidance from the two of us.
• Individual preparatory session for each guest.
• Backcountry camping permit for two nights.
• Ceremony medicines.
• Embodiment practices.
• Group integration circle.
• Messaging access with the two of us, from prep session through integration circle.
What You’re Responsible For
• Your transport to Great Sand Dunes National Park and back home.
• Entry fee ($25) into Great Sand Dunes National Park.
• All meals/snacks.
• Personal drinking water while on the dunes.
• Backpack and camping supplies.
• Your physical safety and self-regard.
Physical Requirements
The dunes average 8,500 feet above sea level, with elevation gain up to 698 ft. The 2.5-3 mile hike to our camp is through a landscape of steep loose-sand slopes and a lot of exposure (potential sun and wind). It could take up to 4 hours (includes rest breaks). We’ll each carry a backpack holding two gallons of water plus all personal supplies (tent, bedding, layers, food, etc).
This combination makes for a physical challenge! Guests need to be in solid shape to make this trek. Cardio and strength pre-training is highly recommended.
Preparation
Packing list here.
Cost
$1700
Your spot is secured with a nonrefundable $500 deposit.
September Weather in the Dunes
From the National Park Service:
September averages a high of 71 F and a low of 42 F. Sunny, calm conditions generally prevail except during storms. The midday dune surface can reach very high temperatures.
“The communal ceremony was one of the most life-changing medicine ceremonies I’ve ever had — and I’ve sat in a lot of ceremonies.
I left feeling clearer and more congruent than I really ever have. A deep knowing of my life experiences. A deep trust in myself.”
~ V.L.
Inspired to join?
Let’s see if this expedition is right for you!