River
Field Trip NM
May 30 - June 2, 2024
Guided trail running, hiking, writing, meditation, yoga, delicious food, and of course time to rest beside the river will fill our days and offer a well-earned escape from the fast-paced distractions of daily life. Join us as we wander on the edge of wildness and go deep into our imaginations! River Flow Camp is designed to be both energizing and restorative, illuminating our lives and clearing our minds to see into who we truly are and how we aspire to live, on and off the trail.
Special guest teachers include renowned writing and Zen teacher Natalie Goldberg, flow yogi, storyteller, and equity ally, Kelly Burns, and tai chi master Jeff English.
Each day will begin with a short riverside meditation followed by a delicious hot breakfast in the open kitchen and dining area. We will spend our mornings running and exploring the extensive trails to alpine lakes and meadows at the base of high peaks; plan on 5-10 miles with options for more or less as desired. Our fabulous hiking guide will lead those seeking a more relaxed pace.
Each afternoon, we’ll gather for guided writing sessions on the banks of the Pecos River, where we’ll pour the mountains’ and river’s energy and our own momentum into our writing. Bring writing you are working on, ideas you have for memoir, essays, poems or stories, or come with an open mind and a willingness to dive into your innate creativity. No previous writing experience is necessary!
Late afternoons are devoted to personal time—soaking in the wood-fired hot tub or the river-side sauna, self-guided wanders through the forest, quiet sitting, resting, reading, or writing solo or with a friend. Movement, nature, creativity, stillness, solitude, conversation, and collaboration—these are the foundations of flow, and together we’ll explore simple and pleasurable daily practices to bring more ease and momentum, openness and wonder into your life at home.
After a hearty and convivial dinner beside the stone fireplace, we’ll settle in by the fire pit for conversations and shared stories on how to find flow states in our everyday routines, listen deeply to our intuition, and develop habits to support creativity wherever we are.
Accommodations range from luxury glamping tents with beds and heated mattresses to private cottages and houses with shared and private bedrooms and ensuite baths. All meals and snacks are included and the menu will focus on organic, seasonal and regional dishes. Optional yoga and tai chi practice will also be offered at no extra cost. A one-on-one coaching session with Katie is included to help you integrate our river flow into your home practice. All levels of runners, hikers, and writers are invited to join.
Travel logistics:
Nearest town, Santa Fe (40 minutes)
Nearest airport, Santa Fe (50 minutes); Albuquerque (80 minutes)
Alcoholic beverages and transportation to and from Field Trip NM are not included. Travel insurance is highly recommended as an easy, affordable way to protect your travel investment!
Shared Safari Tent or Room: $2400
Private Safari Tent or Room: $2700