When: August 12-16, 2026

Where: Crestone, Colorado

Magic and Mud is an in-person, immersive experience designed to reconnect you with the earth and your own inner rhythms. This gathering invites you to discover what is possible when we play with mud—engaging in hands-on activities that foster creativity, connection, and healing.

Prepare for a journey that blends the practical with the restorative. You will experience the deep joy of working with the earth, supported by diverse wellness practices including movement, lifestyle design, music, and the restorative power of nature. there will be dedicated time each day for

• Instruction & Building: Hands-on learning with natural materials. With a focus on adobe as base layers and finish layers. We will have fun with making the mix and then experiment with what its uses are.

• Holistic Exploration: Movement and body nourishment.

• Inner Work: Time for personal reflection.

• Connection: Community bonding and shared experiences.

Experience the ancient art of building with adobe. We will explore various modes of natural construction using this timeless material—a blend of locally sourced dirt, straw, clay, sand, and water. You will learn to:

• Mix and test different material ratios.

• Understand the physics and "feel" of natural building.

• Create structures that are in harmony with the landscape.

The Location: Crestone, Colorado

Known for its vast array of spiritual and healing traditions, Crestone offers the perfect backdrop for this retreat. Beyond the building site, we will immerse ourselves in the local energy through:

• Healing Arts: Sessions led by skilled practitioners in movement, meditation, song, sound and more.

• Nature Immersion: Ample time for walking and hiking in the pristine wilderness.

• Waters: A restorative day spent soaking in the local natural hot springs.

The site is mostly off-grid, offering a chance to detox from technology and experience the profound peace of the valley. While you camp on-site, you will have full access to an indoor bathroom with a shower, as well as an outdoor solar shower.

What’s Included

This course is designed to be all-inclusive, allowing you to fully relax into the experience.

• Lodging: 4 nights of on-site camping.

• Nourishment: Three healthy, nourishing meals provided daily.

• Education: All necessary building materials and expert instruction.

• Excursion: Entrance fees for a day at the hot springs.

Who is this for? If you are ready to get your hands dirty, explore the world of natural building, and experience the healing power of play and nature, Magic and Mud is for you.

What’s not included

Participants are required to get to Crestone themselves, although we are happy to help with making travel arrangements.