Colorado Breathwork Retreat

A summer retreat in the Rocky Mountains designed to bring people together in community, nourish the heart, and breathe in miracles.

Set on 20 acres of sacred land in Paonia, Colorado, this retreat takes place in a house surrounded by the beauty of the North Fork Valley. Expect flower fields, orchards, mountain streams, vineyards, and sweeping views that create a deeply grounding natural setting.

Daily Schedule (subject to change): Denise follows intuitive guidance, so the rhythm may shift slightly depending on the collective energy. The program is structured, yet spacious and fluid.

Friday, May 22:

• 4-6pm: Arrival
• 7-8pm: Dinner
• 8pm - 9pm: Sacred Dance

Saturday, May 23:

• 8am - 9am: Breakfast
• 9am - 10am: Opening Prayer Circle: Welcome & Introductions
• 10am - 10:30am: Offerings to the Spirit of the Land
• 10:30am - 12:30pm: Breathwork Circle
• 1pm - 2pm: Lunch
• 3pm - 6pm: Forest Bathing
• 6pm - 7pm: Dinner
• 7:30 - 8:30pm: Sound Bath

Sunday, May 24:

• 8am - 9am: Breakfast
• 9am - 10am: Voice Activation
• 10am - 11:30am: Breathwork Circle
• 11:30 - 12pm: Sound Bath
• 1pm - 2pm: Lunch
• 2pm - 6pm: Free Time
• 6pm - 7pm: Dinner
• 7pm - 8pm: Sunset Fire Ceremony

Monday, May 25:

• 9am - 10am: Breakfast
• 10am - 11:30am: Closing Prayer Circle + Gratitudes
• Noon: Departure

What's Included:

• Opening and Closing Prayer Ceremonies
• Offerings to the Spirit of the Land
• Daily Breathwork Circles
• Sunset Fire Ceremony
• Sound Bath
• Sacred Dance / Movement
• Singing / Voice Activation
• Guided Meditation
• Delicious Vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Energy Exchange: $999

What's not Included:

• Accommodation:
• Arrival is on Friday, May 22nd from 4pm until 10pm
• Departure is on Monday, May 25th at 12pm
• There are 3 options for accommodation:
• Onsite House: Two bedrooms inside the house each include two Queen beds. Add $200 per person for 3 nights. Because rooms are limited, single rooms are not available. Solo guests may be paired with another participant of the same gender. There are 3 bathrooms in the house.
• Onsite Camping: With more than 20 acres of land, there are several camping spots. Guests need to bring their own camping gear. Camper Van / RV rental or personal use is also an option. Add $75 per person for 3 nights.
• Offsite Accommodation: There are several quaint Airbnb or hotels in the area.

What is Breathwork?

Breathwork is an active meditation that uses the breath to help release emotional residue from the body and nervous system. It can support a greater sense of inner safety, open the heart, and interrupt patterns of depression or anxiety. As a self-healing practice, it offers an effective and powerful way to emotionally detox. There are many forms of breathwork; this approach was learned from David Elliott, who describes it as active meditation or pranayama breath for spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional healing.

What are the benefits of Breathwork?

The benefits are wide-ranging and can include releasing anger, shame, grief, sadness, guilt, fear, doubt, betrayal, anxiety, limiting beliefs, conditioning, trauma, and physical, mental, emotional abuse from the body and emotional system. Because the body holds what the mind may have forgotten or suppressed, the breath can move beyond thought and allow the nervous system to process and clear what has been stored, opening pathways for ease and connection.

This practice offers a deep exploration of your essential self, helping dissolve limiting beliefs and past trauma while inviting self-love, acceptance, intuition, creativity, freedom, and peace. It may also help regulate the nervous system and inspire action when you feel stuck or depressed. By bringing spirit and body into greater alignment, it can create clarity and help you “connect the dots.” As emotions are processed, physical healing may unfold more naturally, and self-love, gratitude, creativity, clarity, and peace can become more accessible.

Stephen Roehler (Host)

Stephen is a breathwork facilitator, feng shui consultant, and amateur farmer. Originally from Southern California and a New York City resident for more than 15 years, he now splits his time between Philadelphia and his small farm in Paonia, Colorado with his partner, Mike.

In 2018, Stephen fell deeply in love with breathwork, an experience that changed his life profoundly. He trained with master teachers Erin Telford and David Elliott, completing Breathwork Healer Training Levels 1-5.

Mike Reid (Host / Chef)

Mike and his husband Stephen will welcome guests at their beautiful home. As chef extraordinaire, Mike will prepare the retreat’s delicious vegetarian meals.

Denise Cooper Retreat Guide

Over the past 20 years, Denise has trained and earned certifications as a Medicine Woman/Shamanic Practitioner, Reiki Master, Life Coach, and Breathwork Healer, with additional intensives in yoga, meditation, and fasting. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.

Denise has a deep love for the Earth and a devoted commitment to the evolution and healing of humanity. She shares Earth-honoring teachings and invites others to remember our kinship with Nature.

CeSar EreT Retreat Guide

Cesar earned a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering in the Netherlands in 2005, but chose to leave that path to follow the calling of his soul. Born and raised in Venezuela, he has walked a medicine path since December 28, 2007.

He studied with Taitas deep in the Colombian Putumayo jungle and spent 7 years learning with the Yanacona Tribe under the guidance of Taita Jose Silva, who prepared him in their sacred traditions. Cesar later studied with the Shipibo tribe, taking part in dietas and other shamanic practices that expanded his experience and understanding, especially in the safe and respectful conduction of Ayahuasca ceremonies. He uses voice and guitar to channel the healing vibrations of Ayahuasca, and his open heart, humor, and kindness help people feel at ease.