Telluride - Cole Chance Yoga

Kindling

telluride backcounty, colorado

July 9-13, 2026

4 nights in the San Juan backcountry

yoga – hiking – ritual – ecosomatics

What does “kindling” mean?

What we build and create—our lives, our ideas, our relationships—rests upon the many pieces and experiences we’ve gathered along the way. The tender and the painful, the ecstatic and the quiet—they are all part of the architecture that holds us.

This retreat, named Kindling, honors those pieces. It invites us to recognize that nothing is wasted in the grand design of this self-organizing universe. Every moment has fueled who we are becoming. When we allow all of it—the beauty and the ache—to belong, we create a wider space for ourselves and for the world we inhabit.

Together, in some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the U.S., we will celebrate and tend to what has been hard, honor what has been luminous, and root ourselves within the vast, more-than-human community that holds us all.

Reignite your connection to self and land in the wild, big-sky backcountry of Telluride, Colorado. Nestled high in the San Juan Mountains, our hike-in, off-grid eco-sanctuary sits at 11,000 feet, offering a rare chance to be fully immersed in this pristine and rugged landscape.

Through daily yoga and embodied movement, soul-stirring hikes, fireside contemplation, and more starlight than you thought possible, we’ll explore both our inner and outer wilderness.

This is a rare opportunity to traverse wild, untouched terrain in one of the most sought-after wilderness areas in North America—an experience of beauty, belonging, and reverence that you’ll carry long after you descend.

“These times are urgent,let us slow down.”

BAYO AKOMOLAFE

Our Off-Grid Mountain Sanctuary

Our journey begins with a 2.5 mile moderate hike to our rustic eco-sanctuary.

This charming mountain cabin was intentionally chosen for its raw simplicity and remote wilderness location. We will be completely off-the-grid, relieved of cell service or wi-fi connection.

This is a rare opportunity to commune with the greater ecology, free from the incessant noise of our modern world. Immerse your senses in the rugged healing medicine of the ancient mountains ranges and vast starlit skies.

What to Expect

Our journey begins with a 2.5-mile hike into the backcountry lodge at 11,000 feet. Each day we’ll spend 3–5 hours on wilderness trails—moderate in terrain but made more challenging by altitude. We’ll move at a steady, spacious pace with plenty of time for rest and snacks. Arriving a day or two early to acclimate is recommended, and if your body needs a pause, you’re always welcome to stay at the lodge and enjoy the hot tub, sauna, and stillness of the mountains.

EMBODIED YOGA • HIKING • ECO-SOMATICS • CONTEMPLATION • KINSHIP • WRITING • FIRESIDE MOMENTS • FOREST BATHING • STARGAZING • RITUAL • DEEP NATURE • STARLIGHT

The

Accommodation

BATUKARU COFFEE ESTATE

Nestled on the south easterly slopes of Mount Batukaru, is the organic coffee estate, biodynamic farm & retreat center. Surrounded by protected jungle, our home for the week is the ideal place to escape from the hustle, reconnect with nature and savor the breathtaking views and magic of Bali.

Batukaru is worshiped by the Balinese and is home to Pura Luhur Batukaru, on of the nine directional temples in Bali. The large crater, with an opening at the southern end, allows river Mawa to flow, hence its name “Batukaru”, which means “coconut shell” in Balinese.

Sample Schedule

(this will change depending on our hike and weather)

6:00 take in the sunrise (or sleep!)

7:15 embodied yoga + moving meditation

8:30 breakfast

10:00 take off for a hike

1:30 lunch on the trail

4:00 Relax, Hot Tub, Cold Plunge, Sauna, etc.

6:00 workshop or movement

7:00 Dinner

8:00 Sunset, Fire + Starlight

What’s Included

4 nights accommodation in a shared room with twin bed

3 nutritious and colorful meals each day prepared by a private chef

Daily hiking in the San Juan Mountains

Daily embodied yoga classes

Somatic inquiry practices

Authentic Relating and eco-inquiry sessions

River-fed hot tub and cold plunge

Wood-fired sauna

What’s Not Included

International transportation

Transportation to the meeting spot in Telluride

Sleeping bag, headlamp, flashlight, and personal hiking/wilderness gear

Travel or medical insurance (yes, you need this!)

Meet the

Teachers

Cole Chance

Cole truly believes in the medicine in movement, the power of curiosity, the wisdom found in the reflection of community. Teaching in many capacities, from studios, retreats and trainings to festivals and prisons, her offerings fuse flavorful asana and embodiment practices, nervous system and trauma literacy, yogic and Buddhist philosophy, her current studies of eco-somatic and mytho-poetics all swirled up with compassionate self-inquiry of this wild human experience.

Kimberly Erin

With over a decade of experience as a yoga educator, Kimberly is deeply committed to sharing the timeless teachings of yoga with a therapeutic approach. A poetic articulation is reflected in her classes, which are built around intelligent sequencing that creates a curiosity and openness in students. Expect a playful + grounded approach that welcomes all as they are. Her intuitive sense allows her to customize her classes to meet the specific needs of her students, and her compassion and heart-centered approach create a supportive and nurturing environment for growth and healing. Through her teachings, Kim inspires others to tap into their own inner wisdom and shine their light brightly in the world. In addition to being the owner of The Space Yoga Studio in Australia, Kimberly advocates for at-risk youth in her community, while serving as a foster carer. She remains a lifelong student of the wisdom tradition of yoga.

Walk slowly, and bow often

MARY OLIVER

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