Yoga items:

• Yoga apparel (leggings, sweat pants, lounge wear, etc.)

• Yoga mat

• Any other items that you enjoy using for your practice such as blocks, straps, etc.

Hiking Items:

• Hiking shoes or boots

• Wool socks

• Layered hiking apparel

• Small backpack

• Insect/tick repellent 

• Hiking poles (if you use them) 

Pool items:​

• Swimsuit or trunks (whatever swim apparel you use to feel comfortable for water activities) 

• Beach towel (there is an option to rent towels for $4 if needed)

• Water-safe sandals or flip flops for poolside

• A robe can be nice to have. Joyful Journey also has some available to rent for $5.

• Tote or knapsack to carry your items in (your hiking bag may be a good option)

• We encourage you to familiarize yourself with Joyful Journey and their rules and regulations. Click here to view their website.

• Please note: Joyful Journey requires all  guests to shower with soap prior to entering the pools. They provide soap in the locker rooms (you will not be expected to shower at the pool if you have already done so that morning; in this case, a rinse is fine!). Due to our schedule, we suggest rinsing off after soaking and then showering back at the retreat center after lunch. 

• You may wish to bring a paddlock with you to the hot springs. They are also available for purchase ($2.99 - $6.99). 

General Retreat Items:

• Water Bottle (carry with you always)

• Journal + writing utensil 

• Sunscreen (especially for the hike and pool)

• Hat (cap and/or sunhat for the hike and pool)​

• Sunglasses 

• Flashlight and/or headlamp

• Layers and various warmths/thicknesses of clothing including light gloves and perhaps cold weather headware such as a bini. Fall can be a mixed bag when it comes to temperatures. Being at a high elevation, and so close to the sun, can feel warm at the peak of the day and can also get chilly. Nights are much cooler in the SLV. It's anywhere from 10-20 degress cooler in this area as copmared to Northern CO.

• Bring any snacks or beverages you enjoy or require. We will also provide snacks and various teas each day. Please note:  To avoid attracting rodents, no food items whatsoever are allowed in the Residence Hall but can be kept in the dining hall. Storing food items in the Residence Hall may result in a $50 penalty fee charged by Blazing Mountain Retreat Center.

• We reiterate that this is a drug-free retreat. Please do not bring any mind-altering or illegal drugs of any kind. This includes alcohol. 

• Toiletries 

• The retreat center provides washcloths, towels and bathmats in rooms with private bathrooms. Rooms with a shared bathroom, get a towel set which includes wash cloths and body towels. They have shower caddies and bathmats available near the entrance to the bathrooms. There will be plenty of towels available but the center kindly informs us that their laundry facility is limited. They provide a laundry service for $15 per mesh bag.

Suggested:

• Slippers (all Blazing Mountain buildings require shoes to be off). Socks are also an option. 

• 1-2 COVID tests (the retreat center has a few, as well; they also have masks but feel free to bring your own)

• ​Robe for the lodging hall (particularly for those with communal bathrooms). You can use the same robe for the pool and lodging hall. ​

• Loungewear

• A book

• Binoculars

Optional:

• ​Musical instrument (guitar, bongos, rattle, etc.)

• ​Hammock​

• Thermos​

• Camp chair or backjack - You may like to sit and enjoy the scenery around the retreat center property or at the trail head for the hike. Blazing Mountain has folding chairs that can be used in the Meditation Hall.

*Please reach out to us with any questions you may have. We are happy to help!