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The Mindful Send Retreat
Shelf Road • Cañon City, Colorado
April 16-19, 2026

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A Different Kind of Climbing Retreat

There is something that happens when we approach climbing with mindfulness.

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When we stop climbing to prove something — or simply to send — and begin climbing with curiosity, compassion, and presence.

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The Mindful Send Retreat at Shelf Road is a three-day immersive experience designed for climbers who want to explore both the physical and emotional dimensions of climbing.

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Together, we will move beyond grade-chasing and into a deeper exploration of fear, confidence, nervous system regulation, and authentic connection — both on and off the wall.

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Led by Chelsea Rude, She Sends Founder, guide, and performance coach, alongside Lia Wolfe, Director of Therapeutic Programming and Founder of Glacier Lily Therapy, this retreat creates a container rooted in:

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• Safety
• Consent
• Choice
• Curiosity
• Personal agency

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Participants leave not only with tools for climbing, but tools for navigating their inner world with greater awareness and resilience.

Thursday, April 16
Arrival + welcome gathering between 6–9 PM

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Friday, April 17
Full day of guided outdoor climbing + integration programming

Team dinner 

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Saturday, April 18
Full day of guided outdoor climbing + integration programming
Team catered dinner

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Sunday, April 19
Morning reflection + departure by 11 AM

Retreat Schedule

Why This Retreat is Different

Most climbing retreats focus primarily on movement or technical skills.

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The Mindful Send Retreat integrates climbing with therapeutic and mindfulness-based frameworks, exploring:

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• The relationship between fear and performance
• Nervous system regulation in high-stress moments
• Values-based action instead of outcome chasing
• Building internal safety alongside external skill
• Community rooted in connection rather than comparison

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You won’t just learn to be a stronger climber.

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You’ll learn how to move through challenge with regulation, compassion, and self-trust.

We believe transformational experiences should be both intentional and accessible.

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The Mindful Send Retreat includes professional guiding, therapeutic facilitation, lodging, meals, and immersive programming designed to support both your climbing and personal growth.

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Pricing reflects lodging options within the retreat Airbnb.

Investments

$775

PRIVATE KING ROOM

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The most spacious and private option in the home.

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This King room is ideal for anyone wanting deeper restoration, solo integration time, or simply more physical space to land between sessions. This room includes a private ensuite bathroom — allowing you quiet autonomy during the retreat.

Perfect for:

  • Those craving solitude between connection

  • Early risers who enjoy quiet mornings

  • Anyone wanting maximum comfort and privacy

SHARED KING ROOM

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An intentional shared experience.

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Choosing to share this Queen bed creates space for connection, conversation, and the subtle intimacy that retreats can foster. Whether you’re attending with a friend or open to being paired thoughtfully, this option invites both comfort and community. This room includes a private ensuite bathroom — allowing you quiet autonomy during the retreat with your roomie.

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Shared Queen rooms are a beautiful fit for:

  • Close friends attending together

  • Participants comfortable sharing a bed

  • Those who value connection as part of the experience

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​Perfect for:

  • Those craving solitude between connection

  • Early risers who enjoy quiet mornings

  • Anyone wanting maximum comfort and privacy

$690/person

$735

PRIVATE QUEEN ROOM​

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A grounded, comfortable space to fully land.

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This Queen room is perfect for retreat participants who want their own bed and personal decompression space while still being woven into the shared rhythm of the home. It offers warmth, simplicity, and quiet at the end of full days of climbing and reflection.

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This option is ideal for:

  • Solo attendees who value personal space

  • Light sleepers

  • Those who recharge best in solitude

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You’ll have access to a shared bathroom nearby and all common spaces throughout the home.

SHARED QUEEN ROOM​

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An intentional shared experience.

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Choosing to share this Queen bed creates space for connection, conversation, and the subtle intimacy that retreats can foster. Whether you’re attending with a friend or open to being paired thoughtfully, this option invites both comfort and community.

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Shared Queen rooms are a beautiful fit for:

  • Close friends attending together

  • Participants comfortable sharing a bed

  • Those who value connection as part of the experience​

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You’ll share access to a nearby bathroom and have full access to all common spaces within the home.

$670/person

$650/person

SHARED TWIN ROOM​

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Our most community-centered option.

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This room includes three twin beds and is designed for those who love the sleepover energy of retreats — shared laughter, late-night conversations, and collective experience.

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This is a beautiful option for:

  • Participants coming solo who want built-in connection

  • Those comfortable in shared spaces

  • Budget-conscious attendees

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Shared rooms often create some of the strongest bonds of the weekend.

COMMUNITY LOUNGE SLEEPING SPACE

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For those who value access, simplicity, and shared experience.

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This option includes one of two futons located in the home’s game room/lounge area. This is a semi-private sleeping space within a shared common room — ideal for participants who prioritize being part of the retreat experience while keeping cost accessible.

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While this is not a private bedroom, it offers:

  • A comfortable sleeping setup

  • Access to all shared bathrooms

  • Full use of the home’s common spaces

  • The same climbing, programming, meals, and retreat experience as all other participants

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This space is best suited for:

  • Easygoing sleepers

  • Budget-conscious attendees who care more about the experience than the square footage

$625/person

WHAT YOUR INVESTMENT INCLUDES

 

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• 2 full days of guided outdoor climbing

• Climbing mentorship with Chelsea Rude

• Therapeutic programming with Lia Wolfe

• Fear + Falling, Catching, and Movement workshops

• Nervous system education + somatic practices

• Journaling and integration exercises

• Evening grounding circles

• 3 nights lodging in a shared Airbnb

• 2 group dinners (one catered, one group-cooked)

• A special She Sends Journal

• 3 take-home nervous system tools

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To register, email Chelsea (below) and share which accommodation you want to sign up for. We will get your spot reserved. 

Payment Plans

 

We understand that retreats can be a meaningful financial commitment.

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Payment plans are available on a case-by-case basis. If cost is a barrier but you feel called to this experience, please reach out and we will do our best to support access.

A Note on Intention

This retreat is intentionally small and intimate to ensure meaningful connection and personalized support.

 

Spaces are limited.

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