Yoga + Mindfulness Retreat with Kim and John!

a summer weekend getaway in Utah’s beautiful desert

• Friday, July 19, 2024 4:00 PM
  Sunday, July 21, 2024 12:00 PM

• Kim’s desert sanctuary in Teasdale, UT

Join Kim Dastrup and John Cottrell for a beautiful weekend of yoga, mindfulness, soul work, ceremony, poetry, hiking, and exploration in the heart of Utah’s red rocks.

Just a few miles away from Capitol Reef National Park, we will enjoy sunrise meditation, daily yoga sessions, mindfulness, poetry, vegetarian cuisine from a local chef, and exploration of the magnificent surrounding area. There is something very spiritual about this land, I cannot wait to share it with you!

TUITION
$595 (double occupancy, onsite lodging)
$495 (triple occupancy, onsite lodging) $395 (camping or offsite lodging)

SPACE VERY LIMITED!

TO REGISTER
Please Venmo Kim at @Kimberly-Dastrup
You may also contact Kim berlgirl@gmail.com for alternative payment methods

WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
The price of $595/$495 includes everything - all yoga, meals, and lodging for the weekend. The price of $395 includes all yoga and meals, but not lodging. The price does NOT include transportation to/from Teasdale.

THE VENUE
The retreat will be held at Kim’s private home in Teasdale, Utah. There is a large outdoor yoga platform (with shade cover) for all yoga and meditation sessions.

ACCOMMODATIONS
There are 3 bedrooms available, sleeping up to 7 guests. All rooms are shared. Rooms and beds will be given on a first come, first served basis. There will also be options for camping on the property or staying off site.

Bedrooms 1 & 2: Shared Queen

Bedroom 3: Triple Bunk

YOGA
Friday: evening yoga

Saturday: sunrise meditation, morning yoga, evening yoga

Sunday: sunrise meditation, morning yoga

MEALS
All meals will be fresh, seasonal, organic and vegetarian, prepared by a local chef. We will enjoy Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Sunday brunch.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS
- Walks around the property
- Exploration of nearby Gorilla Rocks
- Fish Creek petroglyphs and waterfall
- A myriad of hikes in Capitol Reef
- A visit to Torrey (shops, art gallery, ice cream, farmers market)

ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE
Please plan to arrive at the property between 4-6 pm on Friday, July 19th. Departure will be noon on Sunday, July 21st.

TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM TEASDALE
Teasdale is approximately 3.5 hour drive from Salt Lake City (near Torrey and Capitol Reef). All participants are required to provide their own transportation. As the retreat gets closer, we can arrange carpools for those interested.

SPACE LIMITED
Onsite space is limited to only 7 guests!

Yoga + Mindfulness Retreat with Kim!

a fall weekend getaway in Utah’s beautiful desert

• Friday, October 6, 2023 4:00 PM
  Sunday, October 8, 2023 12:00 PM

• Kim’s desert sanctuary in Teasdale, UT

Join Kim Dastrup for a beautiful weekend of yoga, mindfulness, soul work, poetry, hiking, and exploration in the heart of Utah’s red rocks.

Just a few miles away from Capitol Reef National Park, we will enjoy sunrise meditation, daily yoga sessions, mindfulness, poetry, vegetarian cuisine from a local chef, and exploration of the magnificent surrounding area. There is something very spiritual about this land, I cannot wait to share it with you!

TUITION
$595 (double occupancy, onsite lodging)
$495 (triple occupancy, onsite lodging) $395 (camping or offsite lodging)

SPACE VERY LIMITED!

TO REGISTER
Please Venmo Kim at @Kimberly-Dastrup
You may also contact Kim berlgirl@gmail.com for alternative payment methods

WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
The price of $595/$495 includes everything - all yoga, meals, and lodging for the weekend. The price of $395 includes all yoga and meals, but not lodging. The price does NOT include transportation to/from Teasdale.

THE VENUE
The retreat will be held at Kim’s private home in Teasdale, Utah. There is a large outdoor yoga platform (with shade cover) for all yoga and meditation sessions.

ACCOMMODATIONS
There are 3 bedrooms available, sleeping up to 7 guests. All rooms are shared. Rooms and beds will be given on a first come, first served basis. There will also be options for camping on the property or staying off site.

Bedrooms 1 & 2: Shared Queen

Bedroom 3: Triple Bunk

YOGA
Friday: evening yoga

Saturday: sunrise meditation, morning yoga, evening yoga

Sunday: sunrise meditation, morning yoga

MEALS
All meals will be fresh, seasonal, organic and vegetarian, prepared by a local chef. We will enjoy Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Sunday brunch.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS
- Walks around the property
- Exploration of nearby Gorilla Rocks
- Fish Creek petroglyphs and waterfall
- A myriad of hikes in Capitol Reef
- A visit to Torrey (shops, art gallery, ice cream, farmers market)

ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE
Please plan to arrive at the property between 4-6 pm on Friday, July 28th. Departure will be noon on Sunday, July 30th.

TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM TEASDALE
Teasdale is approximately 3.5 hour drive from Salt Lake City (near Torrey and Capitol Reef). All participants are required to provide their own transportation. As the retreat gets closer, we can arrange carpools for those interested.

SPACE LIMITED
Onsite space is limited to only 7 guests!

Spain Yoga Retreat

Magic in Molino del Rey

with Kim Dastrup and Katie Schiffgen

July 3rd — 9th, 2023

EXPERIENCE THE “BEST YOGA RETREAT IN SPAIN”!

Join Kim Dastrup and me at the “best yoga retreat in Spain”! Set in the beautiful nature reserve of Andalucía “Sierra de las Nieves” in Southern Spain, with comfort in mind, Molino Del Rey Yoga Retreat facilities are second to none in Spain. They have purposely built the entire resort with their own hands, improving along the way since 1994. It has everything you would expect from a top luxury yoga retreat and so much more! In fact the top yoga experts regularly rate Molino del Rey as one of the “Best Yoga Retreats in the World”. With lots of hiking and hill walking available in the nearby mountains, the magical pool grotto to cool off in, and yoga and meditation everyday….you can’t go wrong! It is an idyllic setting for inspiration, insight, adventure, and reconnection to your fullest Self! 

“A spring of the river “Rio Grande” is born at the entrance of our hamlet. From it, the purest of waters flow through our yoga centre, offering bathing facilities whilst surrounded by the wonderful fragrance of mountain flowers.”

TUITION

$2200 per person for double occupancy

$2600 per person for single occupancy — ONE SPOT LEFT

$500 deposit due upon booking

*Early Bird Discount: Book by January 1, 2023 and get $100 off your total booking price

Your payment is due in full by April 1st, 2023.

Please contact Katie Schiffgen or Kim Dastrup for all inquiries and booking:

Please pay me directly by cash/check, Venmo (@Kimberly-Dastrup) or Paypal (berlgirl@gmail.com). I am happy to take payment in increments as long as the full amount is paid by April 1st, 2023. Payment by debit or credit will incur a 3.5% processing fee. Credit/debit cards may be taken over the phone upon request.

For questions: berlgirl@gmail.com or 801-380-2289

There is a limited number of space, so the sooner you book, the better. Rooms are on a first come, first serve basis. 

What it includes:

• Seven days accommodation at the World renowned Molino Del Rey Yoga Retreat and Eco Resort

• Delicious breakfast and dinner buffets prepared fresh daily: vegan & vegetarian options available but they do not cater to ALL special diets so they encourage you to bring supplements if needed.

• Access to plunge pool

• Access to caves and villa

• Daily morning meditations

• Daily yoga classes taught by Kim or Katie (usually two per day)

• Breathwork Ceremony

• Optional hikes thru the hills

• Amazing sunsets by day and a magical star filled sky by night

• A group of no more than 20 people

What it does NOT include:

• Airfare

• Transportation

• Lunches

• Optional tips for staff

• Optional alcoholic beverages

• Spa services

THE ROOMS

Description: warm/cold air conditioning, superbly comfortable beds, ceiling fans, tea making facilities, safes, hair dryers, alarm clocks, electric blinds

TEACHERS

Kim Dastrup

Kim has been a prominent yoga instructor in Salt Lake City since 2003. She teaches a style of yoga true to the tradition and spirit of an ancient and sacred practice. Her classes are suffused with intelligence, creativity, and compassion derived from her years of teaching and extensive training with some of the greatest teachers across the country. 

Kim has facilitated retreats in Kauai, Italy, Greece, Spain, Ireland and Thailand. This will be Kim and Katie’s seventh co-led retreat together.

Katie Schiffgen

Katie has been practicing yoga for over fifteen years and teaching since 2013. Her classes focus on breath, alignment, and strength as well as functional mobility. Her greatest hope in teaching is that she will inspire people to get to know themselves on a deeper level… to ask more questions, be more curious, pay more attention, and connect with that place deep inside of them that is their true essence.

Katie has helped facilitate retreats in Costa Rica, Tulum, Colombia, Sayulita, Bali, Greece, Bucerias, Spain, Ireland, Croatia, and Thailand. This will be her seventh time co-facilitating with Kim.

THE LOCATION

Molino del Rey is set in the hamlet of Jorox, near Alozaina in the Sierra de Las Nieves nature reserve, which includes Ronda and the Ronda mountains. So there are numerous hiking routes and popular walks practically on your doorstep. Also within Sierra de La Nieves natural park are the Marbella mountains which include the popular Refugio de Juanar walk and the hike to the top of La Concha peak offering beautiful views down to Marbella, Puerto Banus and the Costa del Sol coast. Another popular trekking location is the”Montes de Malaga” national park (Mountains of Malaga), just 60 minutes away. As you can see there are an abundance of beautiful walks and scenic hiking routes on offer!

Due to its location, Molino del Rey is arguably the best place to stay on the Costa del Sol for walkers and hikers, within 30 minutes you can be walking or hiking in mountains higher than Ben Nevis and Snowdon! But imagine returning from your hiking trip to a beautiful resort where you can reward your body with a relaxing sauna or splash in the unique pool or contemplate life looking out over the natural surroundings from the restaurant balcony.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

Molino del Rey Retreat Center is located just 50 minutes inland from Malaga airport.

We highly recommend renting a car to explore the amazing & rich area and have more freedom to explore on your own during free time if you wish. If you would rather not rent a car and you want help arranging a taxi from the airport, we are happy to assist you with and help arrange carpools, but the cost will be on the individual.

You will want to arrive at Molino del Rey Retreat Center anytime after 3pm on July 3rd. And check-out will be 11am on July 9th.

MOLINO DEL REY WEBISTE

SURROUNDINGS

Southern Spain Climate
Malaga province enjoys the mildest climate in Europe, with an average of more than 300 days sunshine and low humidity throughout the year.Summers are long, hot and dry. The winter months are usually warmer than early summer in England, with some seasonal rain. Pink clouds of almond blossom heralds the coming of Spring in January, and by March the heady scent of orange blossom permeates the breeze. An ideal time for rambling amongst the myriad varieties of mountain wild flowers.

Days Out in Andalucia
MOLINO DEL REY is well situated for day trips by car to Granada with its famous Alhambra, Sevilla one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, Nerja with its famous caves, Cordoba, Gibraltar, Marbella, and of course the delightful city of Ronda. Beautiful walks, hiking, horse riding, closely situated in one of Andalucia’s most impressive natural reserves. This huge natural park “Sierra de las Nieves” has been designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, and contains the Abies Pinsapo Boissir, the oldest known species of fir tree found in Europe, just five km from the retreat center.

A spring of the river
“Rio Grande” is born at the entrance of the retreat center’s hamlet. From it the purest of waters pour through the center, offering wonderful bathing facilities whilst surrounded by the wonderful fragrance of mountain flowers. A lovely waterfall is just 5 mins hike from your doorstep. Depending on yearly rain fall, the waterfall can be enjoyed most of the year.

It is an excellent area for hiking, and immersing oneself in the ambience of unspoiled rural Spain in one it’s best National Parks, or just stay here at our centre and enjoy it’s pool, caves etc.!

PASSPORT

All participants must have a valid passport. It must be valid for at least 6 months after your departure date. US citizens do not need a Visa as long as you are staying for less than 90 days.

ADULTS ONLY

This is intended to be an adults only retreat. Please no children under the age of 18.

QUESTIONS?

Please feel free to contact me with questions anytime!

Email: berlgirl@gmail.com

Phone: 801.380.2289

Please join poet and author, David Whyte, for a phenomenal online series, A Road Always Beckoning: new world, new challenges and the call to new ventures. Three Sundays in July: 12, 19 & 26, 11am (MDT)

How does my life look now, and where do I want to go?

We are all emerging into this new, post-viral world together. But whatever world we re-emerge into will have many radically different forms into which we will need to carry equally radical, ancient inner resources: powers of attention and attentiveness, combined with courageous speech, which are poetry’s special provenance.

Though our societies around the world are all opening at various paces, and we are doing the same as individuals, the impetus is toward re-emergence and, in a way, rededication and reformulation of  unspoken promises and spoken ambitions.

In these three Sunday sessions we will look at the phenomenon of courage combined with movement - the need to stay grounded in new qualities we might have discovered through the suspension of our ordinary lives; qualities that may, as we move back out into the world, transform our previous understanding of our destination.

A journey or a pilgrimage has always called for companionship, which is what this series is meant to provide, and whoever we meet on the journey will have a common bond of conversation: our world’s shared quarantine has created a deeply communal experience of loss and of trauma, but also, for many, a simultaneous and strangely unsettling sense of quiet, rest and reassessment.

My own life has been completely transformed by these three months at home, not only in the details of the present but in how I view both my future and my journey into that future, an experience shared by many. I look forward to inviting you into my house and home and study, but most of all into my heart and mind, bringing my thoughts and my poetry to bear on the disturbingly beautiful question now awaiting us all: late or soon, emerging now, next year or at some indeterminate time in the future: how does my life look now, and where do I want to go?