yoga, natural hot springs, and connecting with nature…

Join Eliza Skye and Travis Callison for a unique, affordable, hot springs retreat in April 2025.

Hosted at a private community in Southern New Mexico, outside of Silver City, this retreat is appropriate for anyone who is seeking a way to restore in hot springs, renew their yoga practice, build community, and connect with nature.

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rest, renew, and get outside.

To enjoy all of these offerings, you should be able to hike up to two miles with some elevation change and participate in all-levels yoga classes, with modifications welcomed.

Thursday, April 17
3:00 pm Arrive & Settle in
4:00 - 4:25 pm Orientation
4:30 - 6:00 pm Introductions + Hatha Yoga
6:00 - 6:45 pm Warm Dinner
7:15 - 8:00 pm Sound Bath

Friday, April 18
6:30 am Wake up chimes
6:40-7:00 am Morning Meditation
7:10-8:15 am Hatha Yoga
8:30-9:00 am Cold Breakfast Bar
9:15-10:15 am Guided Hike
12:00-12:45 pm Warm Lunch
1:00-2:00 pm Nature-based Service Project
4:30-5:50 pm Restorative Yoga + Guided Savasana
6:00-6:45 pm Warm Dinner

Saturday, April 19
6:30 am Wake up chimes
6:40-7:00 am Morning Meditation
7:10-8:15 am Hatha Yoga
8:30-9:00 am Cold Breakfast Bar
9:15-10:45 am Guided Hike
12:00-12:45 pm Warm Lunch
4:30-5:50 pm Yin Yoga + Sound Bath
6:00-6:45 pm Warm Dinner
7:00-8:30 pm Music + Social with Community Members

Sunday, April 20
6:30 am Wake up chimes
6:40-7:00 am Morning Meditation
7:10-8:15 am Hatha Yoga
8:30-9:00 am Cold Breakfast Bar
10:00-10:45 am Hike + Close Retreat
12:00 pm Check out time

nourishing meals.

We will provide eight meals total: dinner after your arrival, three meals on Friday & Saturday, and breakfast before your departure. The food will be organic, vegetarian with vegan options, gluten-free options, free of common allergens and designed to nourish the body. On-site refrigerators and a fully-stocked kitchen (cooking ware + spices) will be available for all retreat participants. Please notify us if you have any special needs in your diet and we will do our best to accommodate.

cost of yoga + meals: $475

discounted helper options.

This option has been booked as of February 2025!

We are offering two discounted spaces for $325 for folks who are dedicated to helping in the kitchen and sweeping the studio space, for approximately 30-45 minutes a day. Once these spaces are claimed, it will be indicated on this website.

the hot springs.

The retreat is hosted by a private community. Access to the springs is by invitation only, so only retreat participants and residential community members will be sharing the geothermal mineral springs. Most of the hot spring pools are located outdoors, with the exception of a few private tubs in select guest rooms. Hot springs are accessible 24 hours a day. Temperatures vary, but tend to range, with the coolest tub being around 100 degrees and the warmest around 107.

A short video of one of the hot springs in the winter.

Please note that the culture of this intentional community is to soak in the nude. All retreat participants are invited to wear bathing suits for their individual levels of comfort.

lodging for three nights

Lodging is available on-site at various price points. Please note that we have limited availability for each type of lodging, which will be noted on this website. This community uses composting toilets and all toilets are a short walk from the rooms. Some nearby off-site lodging with flush toilets is available through Airbnb.

Room with One Queen Bed (1-2 people): $225 for the room + $50 for each additional occupant past one person, None available.

Room with Two Beds & Shared Bathtub (2 beds): $200 for the room + $75 for each additional occupant past one person, None available.

Room with Three Beds & Shared Bathtub (3 beds): $200 for the room + $75 for each additional occupant past one person, 1 available.

Spacious dorm-style room with shower (3 beds): $125 per person, 1 available.

”Camp” in the studio, your own Camper Van or Tent Camp: $75 per person None available

Additional Notes:
Unless otherwise noted, beds are full or twin sized.
Towels, robes, and bedding are included in all rooms except the studio/camper option.
Camper vans must be discussed and approved ahead of time. Sorry, no plugs or RVs are available.

Dorm Style Room

Triple Room

Shared Bathtub

Double Room

Queen Bed Room

Private Bathtub

registration details

The total cost of the retreat (offerings & food + your lodging choice) will be calculated and you will be invoiced for the total amount. A 50% deposit will be requested by February 25, 2025 to reserve your space.

Payment is due in full by March 25, 2025. Payment is non-refundable and non-transferrable, unless you find a friend to take your space. Deposits may be refunded up to 80% if cancellations are made before February 25, 2025.

For more information, or to request a reservation, follow the link below:

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the facilitators

Eliza Skye

With a professional background in non-profit management, graphic design, photography and writing, Eliza Skye, LCSW, holds a master’s degree in Clinical Social Work and currently works full-time for a behavioral health non-profit in Tesuque, New Mexico. Eliza is also a E-RYT 500 Yoga Alliance designated instructor with over 3,000 hours of teaching experience.
They are passionate about integrating sound, spirit, and long-held traditional perspectives into their yoga and meditation offerings. Their yogic tradition is rooted in Integral Yoga and they are a devotee of Sri Swami Satchidananda. They are also a member of the private community where the retreat is based.

Travis Callison

An avid meditator for 25 years, Travis has been leading and participating in meditation workshops both locally and internationally for over a decade. He has studied many wisdom traditions, and worked alongside a variety of gifted spiritual teachers. His greatest joy is sharing his spiritual and musical gifts with others
Travis is a resident of the private community where the retreat is based and has many years of memories connected with the land and the sacred springs.

eco volunteerism

Optionally, you will have the chance to participate in eco volunteerism, on Friday afternoon. This will be coordinated by residents of the community.

additional community amenities

The land that this retreat is hosted on is one of the sites of the ancient Mimbreños, who left the area in 1150 A.D. Due to this special and sacred location, retreat participants can enjoy the following activities:

Hikes with stunning views of the Mimbres Valley & Black Range Mountains
Finding pottery sherds (please leave them where you found them)
Bird watching
Incredible star gazing
Exploring a fully stocked community library
Swimming in the large pond
Canoeing around a medium-sized pond
Exploring the 100 year old architecture, as this was the location of a tuberculosis hospital in the early 1900s
Talking to community members who steward the land

the location

To protect the confidentiality of this private land, the exact location will not be disclosed until you have registered and paid for the retreat. The general location is 4.5 hours from Santa Fe/3.5 hours from Albuquerque/3.5 hours from El Paso/ 3.5 hours from Tucson. If driving from Santa Fe or Albuquerque, the last 1.5 hours of the drive is stunning, scenic, and wild. The road is paved until the last two miles, and is accessible by any type of car.

Also near the location are the following attractions:

City of Rocks State Park
Silver City
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
Catwalk Recreation Area

Please note that participants may extend their stay upon request. Please inquire if you are interested!

This location is near the border of Mexico and you can expect warmer temperatures than you typically see Northern New Mexico. April in this location starts to feel like the perfect weather of early summer and is a wonderful time to shake off the winter cold.