COMPLETE YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE
If you have not yet done so, please complete the questionnaire now. It is REQUIRED.
If you do not complete your questionnaire at least four weeks before the workshop, you risk forfeiting your spot in the workshop to someone on the waiting list, and are subject to our cancellation policy.
WHAT TO BRING
Please note: Blazing Mountain Retreat Center is located at 8,400 feet in elevation. Please consider bringing appropriate layers to accommodate in the temperature fluctuations as well as anything you might need to support yourself at a higher altitude, such as electrolytes. We also suggest you begin hydrating and avoid alcohol a day or two beforehand, to support your transition to higher altitudes.
◇ Loose comforting clothes, for 3.5 days
◇ Layers for warm/cool weather (the retreat center is at 8K+’)
◇ Workout clothes
◇ Light sweater
◇ Socks and/or slippers (the retreat center prefers no bare feet in the process room)
◇ Walking shoes and slip-on sandals
◇ An umbrella and/or rain gear in case of weather
◇ A wrist watch
◇ A journal and a pen
◇ A large, covered water bottle
◇ A leak-proof travel cup for hot tea (you will NOT be able to bring any open containers into the group room)
◇ Sunscreen
◇ Any supplements, or special dietary items you may need
◇ Toiletry items (including shampoo/conditioner, body wash, etc.), make up, jewelry….
◇ An alarm clock
◇ A flashlight or headlamp with working batteries
◇ Female Staff: Please bring a special outfit with you for Initiation Day. You can also bring any special jewelry or accents for this outfit. It’s good to note you will want to be comfortable in this outfit – you’ll be sitting and moving around while wearing it.
◇ Male Staff: Please bring a nice shirt for the Friday night “Awakening of the Senses” Ritual and a special outfit that expresses the Noble Man in you for Initiation Day.
Important notes
◇ We strongly recommend that you take off work the Monday after the workshop to relax and integrate your experience.
◇ We request that you limit your cell phone use for the duration of the retreat, or even turn it off completely, to limit distractions and give you the maximum benefit of the experience. Please give loved ones our event manager’s phone number in case of an emergency.
LOCAL RESOURCES
Groceries, Gas, Restaurants
◇ Elephant Cloud Market The Cloud Station (Groceries and Gas)
200 Cottonwood St, Crestone, CO 81131
Open 8am-7pm daily
◇ Crestone Mercantile (Groceries)
182 E Galena Ave, Crestone, CO 81131
Open 8am-7pm, Closed Sunday
◇ Our Food Is Art (Restaurant)
121 E Galena Ave suite B, Crestone, CO 81131
Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11:30am-8pm
◇ Valley View Hot Springs
If you choose to visit one of the local hot springs post-workshop (a wonderful way to resource, integrate, and connect with fellow staffers), we kindly ask you be mindful of the container and the Staff Agreements. Because of the location, logistics, and cross-household participation, it’s possible participants will be present. Please maintain the integrity of the six-week rule and hold the intention to create ongoing safety for the participants.
Also, please note: soaking reservations, accommodations, and food are your responsibility and not included in your staffing fee. We do invite you to join us in this wonderful experience though!
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Many of the answers can be found on this page, but in case you can’t find what you’re looking for, contact Coco at Band Into Real with any questions or concerns. Band Into Real is a satellite community of COR.