Mind, Body, Heart Reset Retreat: Mindfulness + Ketamine Experience (optional) guided by Nichole @ Stone Forest
Friday, May 10 - Sunday, May 12, 2024
This overnight retreat at the beautiful and peaceful Stone Forest in Cedaredge, CO is an opportunity to unwind and boost your well being with a combination of relaxation, guided mindfulness practice, time in nature, and two group ketamine sessions for those who are eligible and choose to participate.
Based on decades of safe use and research showing anti depressant and anti anxiety benefits, ketamine is used as a complement to psychotherapy or self help methods to help eligible patients experience more frequent breakthroughs and sustained improvement in symptoms. Many people describe feeling a "brain reset" after their ketamine experience.
- Are you aware that you need some down time to restore and reset?
- Are you a big-hearted person who works hard and wants to keep growing?
- Do you notice increasing moodiness or feeling like you need more time for yourself?
- Have you engaged in personal psychological, emotional, and/or spiritual work and want to utilize psychedelic experience on your journey?
If you answered "yes" to at least two of the above, consider joining us! Be deeply supported to come back to "the awareness that arises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non judgmentally" (Jon Kabat-Zinn) by Nichole, the group, and the peaceful space at Stone Forest.
This retreat is for:
- Healthcare providers, therapists, social workers, case managers, and teachers who already practice mindfulness or meditation regularly and want to work with psychedelic medicine and integration.
- Stressed parents and caregivers with some personal experience with mindfulness practice (apps, read a book, guided meditations) and/or personal or group growth work
- People who have engaged their wellness journey over time, and would like to focus on the mindfulness aspect of their path and/or use a psychedelic medicine and integration as an additional tool.
A note from Nichole
I am excited to offer the Mind, Body, Heart Reset Retreat because I have benefited so much from taking time away from my usual roles and setting, to spend time in a peaceful environment, and be supported by teachers and a group to practice moment to moment awareness and tend to my own being. I also know from training and experience the power of psychedelic medicine to shift the system out of default mode for a bit and to prime the mind for awareness, self compassion, and insight.
The retreat is scheduled to fit into a weekend, and is conveniently located for folks who live in Grand Valley, North Fork Valley, Montrose and Ouray counties. With easy access to CO 550 and 2 regional airports within a 1 hour drive, it is also possible to make the retreat a part of your outdoor adventure on the western slope of Colorado. Public lands with opportunities for hiking, biking, climbing, and scenic drives can be founds in all four directions from our retreat space in Cedaredge, CO - the gateway to Grand Mesa National Forest.
During this short, but supported time you will begin to unwind and get a taste of the spaciousness and insight that comes with practicing being over doing.
What to Expect
The day(s) will be interspersed with guided mindfulness practice, mindful movement, time for quiet contemplation, opportunities for sharing experience, rest, and eating nutritious foods. The invitation is to show up just as you are. You will be supported to offer your heart, body, and mind tender attention and care. There are gentle walking paths and places to rest both indoors and outdoors during free times. Enjoy the steam room in the spa quality bathhouse!
Nichole will guide participants to open to, recognize, practice. and appreciate myriad ways to tend to our tired and aching hearts, bodies, and minds.
During the retreat, Nichole takes on the therapeutic and integration support aspects. Meet with a prescriber at Journey Clinical telehealth or with Chris at Ketamine West (IM session + sublingual Rx) prior to the retreat to get medical guidance for your prescription. This includes determining eligibility, developing a custom treatment plan, prescribing the medicine and monitoring outcomes. Eligible diagnosis for off label ketamine prescription can include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, and trauma related disorders. Plan for medical assessment and treatment planning to be done at least 2 weeks before retreat dates. For more information about KAP, schedule a phone consultation with Nichole
Eligible participants will have an opportunity to attend two group ketamine medicine sessions
Friday evening
and
Saturday early afternoon
I am partnering with Journey Clinical and Ketamine West to curate the medical expertise and support needed for safe, legal, and therapeutic ketamine use.
Meals included: Simple, healthy meals with dairy free and vegetarian options. We will do our best to offer gluten free options. Sorry, strict dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated. There is a fridge available if you need to bring food to meet your needs.
Explore the beautiful and peaceful Stone Forest retreat via their website
Accommodations for overnight:
Platform tents with twin or king bed and spa quality shared bathhouse (with steam room!) on site. Bring your own towels and bedding. Single, double, or triple occupancy.
Primitive camping: Stay on site, bring your own tent or small camper. Access to the spa quality shared bathhouse.
Traditional lodging in the town of Cedaredge 10 minute drive away- book separately- those taking ketamine are advised not to drive within 12 hours after taking the medicine.
Options for lodging are on a first come, first serve basis.
Minimum 4 in person participants must register by April 19, 2024 to run this program.
Maximum in person 6
Register early to allow time for preparation session/s with Nichole, referral to ketamine provider, medical appointment, and to pick up prescription as needed.
Ketamine group sessions are optional and not required to attend the retreat. There will be five mindfulness based group gatherings and 2 ketamine group sessions offered over the course of the weekend.
Begins Friday, May 10, 4:30pm MST
Ends Sunday, May 12, 11:30am MST
Limited Spots Available- this is a small retreat
$499*- 2 nights platform tent single or double occupancy, depending on number of attendees
$585*- 2 nights platform tent guaranteed single occupancy
$399*- 2 nights primitive camping (tent or small camper), or for per individual for triple occupancy in a platform tent
$200 holds your spot!
Accommodation options on a first come, first serve basis.
All payments are non refundable. This is to simplify planning and reduce administrative burden, which ultimately keeps costs down. If you are not able to attend, contact Nichole about gifting your spot to someone else, or migrating part of your payment toward a different service.
These prices cover the cost of retreat, overhead costs, and some compensation to Nichole for organizing and facilitating.
You will have an opportunity at the end of the retreat to contribute out of generosity to support Nichole and her work to make mental health and wellness opportunities accessible in the West and Midwest.
Additional cost for those interested in including ketamine experience(s) to their retreat:
*At least one preparation session with Nichole (in person or televideo)- $120 private pay, MAY be insurance eligible. If you don't already work with Nichole- schedule your phone consultation here
*Initial medical evaluation $350 (Journey Clinical)- can request a superbill to submit to insurance for out of network reimbursement OR Ketamine West $400 for initial IM session.
*Cost of your prescribed ketamine- $0-150 for oral sublingual depending on dose, frequency, and amount prescribed.
A $200 non refundable deposit holds your spot. Full payment is due Friday, April 19, 2024. $20 discount for paying final payment by cash or check.
You will need a MINIMUM 2 week lead time to connect with a prescriber, attend an individual preparation session or two, and get your prescription filled.
There will be an opportunity to give out of generosity at the end of the retreat also.
I appreciated Nichole's gentle, loving, and kind approach to teaching. "
— NW
I so appreciated not feeling rushed or pushed in a certain direction by the teacher, Nichole. Throughout the course she very effectively conveyed the message that we are already exactly where we need to be."
— EK
I will forever be grateful for Nichole's work and her gently guiding me through to the other side."
-BK
Contact Nichole with any questions at all:
nichole@brainbellyheart.com
$200 non refundable deposit holds your spot
After registering you will receive emails with guidance on next steps and how to be prepared for the retreat.
While Nichole offers her professional expertise and skills on this retreat, all activities on the retreat are offered as education and wellness support. None of the activities or services offered during the retreat are considered medical or mental health advice or treatment. The Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) portion is any preparation or integration sessions before or after the retreat time geared toward harnessing the retreat experience to treat an identified issue.
There will be opportunities to meet with Nichole individually as needed or desired during the retreat weekend.
Retreat is offered through Mindfulness Based Retreats llc.
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