Estes Park retreats are held at the YMCA of the Rockies. This 950-acre facility is surrounded on 3 sides by Rocky Mountain National Park. We rent a modern 6-bedroom cabin that has all the amenities (electricity, hot/cold running water, full bathrooms, etc.) and serves as our base of operations. We supplement the cabin with lodge rooms as needed. (Lodges are standard motel rooms, 2 queen beds and a bath. The lodge buildings are a  short walk or drive from the 6-bedroom cabin.) This trip is double occupancy.

We meet the evening of the first day for dinner and introductions. On Day 2, we carpool into Rocky Mountain National Park and hike. There will be a choice of one or two easy flat hikes, or a longer moderate 3- or 4-mile hike with several hundred feet of elevation gain. On the third day, we go for an easy hike from the YMCA to the edge of the Park, then say our goodbyes. We wrap up in time for you to have lunch in Estes Park.

In between all that hiking, you'll have lots of time to make new friends with people who understand the journey you're on and enjoy the solace of nature. We will also fill you with healthy, gourmet food to fuel your adventures and tempt your palate (we provide dinner the first night, 3 meals on day 2, and breakfast on day 3.)

PLEASE NOTE:

1) IF YOU WANT TO BRING A CAREGIVER, YOU MUST EACH REGISTER SEPARATELY. WHEN YOU REGISTER, IT DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY REGISTER YOUR CAREGIVER.

2) People on the wait list often get to come on the retreat, provided they have submitted all of the required forms. Often, spots open up within a week of the trip.