A Rustic Retreat

November 20-22, 2026
Dao House Lodge
Estes Park, Colorado

Join Dr. Alex and friends for a three-day, two-night ladies-only rustic retreat in the Rocky Mountains, where the wifi will be spotty and cozy pants and puffy jackets are the wardrobe. Give yourself the gifts of rest, beautiful scenery, and lots of laughs before the holiday craze sets in.

Included in Retreat Registration

  • Two nights’ lodging. Every room has a private bathroom and patio. Free parking!

  • Dinner Friday, breakfast and dinner Saturday, and breakfast Sunday. Snacks, too.

  • Daily yoga, meditation, and mindset care sessions

  • Tai Chi/ Qi Gong class

  • Guided sound bath

  • Bonfire

  • Free rein access to the Dao House’s 81-acre property that includes hiking trails (views of Long’s Peak!) and horses

  • Optional one-on-one mindset care coaching session with Dr. Alex, either during the retreat or within the month after

Additional Amenities Available

  • Yoga mat rental

  • Wine and beer cash bar (sparkling water and kombucha, too!)

  • Discounted lodging rates night before and/or night after retreat

Wellness Services

  • Massage

  • Yi Jing (I Ching) & Life Planning Readings

  • Oxygen Bar

  • Herbal Foot Soak & Foot Steam

  • Biomat Therapy

Learn more about the on-site amenities on the Dao House website. Book all wellness services through Dao by calling 970-586-4094.

About Mindset Care

Over the last couple of years, Alex has begun delivering a keynote speech and writing a book about resilient optimism™, or the unshakable belief that you can turn any setback into a stepping stone.

Self-care alone won’t make you a resilient optimist. You can’t massage your way out of burnout. But you can adopt an ongoing practice to strengthen your mind—just like you would do with any other muscle—to accomplish your goals and live with more ease.

Through our daily group sessions and Alex’s optional, complimentary 1-to-1 coaching, you will gain tools to unpack stress, quiet the inner-critic, and feel more grounded long after you leave the mountains.

Retreat Pricing

Single Occupancy $1049 | Double $849
| Triple $749

Early Bird Registration: Sign up before August 31 and take $50 off

Late Fee: After November 4th, add $60 to the price

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel within 30 days of the event, we will not be able to issue a refund of any kind. All other cancellations are fully refundable if we can fill your spot. If we are unable to fill your spot, we can only refund 50% of your fee.

Registration Form

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 6120 CO-7, Estes Park, CO, 80517, United States

    The lodge is located right off the highway and has plenty of parking available.

  • Yes, retreat guests are welcome to arrive a day early or stay a day longer at a special rate. Contact Dao House directly to make those arrangements.

    970-586-4094

    info@daohouse.com

  • If you cancel within 30 days of the event, we will not be able to issue a refund of any kind. All other cancellations are fully refundable if we can fill your spot. If we are unable to fill your spot, we can only refund 50% of your fee.

  • We anticipate around 20 people in attendance at our 2026 retreat in Estes Park. We will be the only group at Dao House over the weekend.

  • It will be cold, but we will have the fire burning. Bring warm, comfortable clothes and hiking shoes if you would like to hike the trails on property and nearby. For the Saturday night bonfire, we will be walking 15 minutes from the lodge. Bring a warm coat, hat, and gloves.

    Also bring a journal, a water bottle and coffee mug, yoga mat, and a pillow/bolster and blanket(s) for our yoga, meditation, and mindset care sessions.

    If you would prefer not to bring a yoga mat, Dao House rents them for $6 a day.

  • Absolutely. All activities are optional. Participate however you wish.

    Additionally, there is nothing formally scheduled on Saturday from noon to 4pm.

  • It’s no problem. All activities and yoga poses are optional.