Erica will lead guided meditations to help you tap into your creative power. We will explore what it means to be the Universe itself unfolding in every moment, wanting to be seen, heard and shared. Through meditation, we can begin to see the internal dialogue and patterns that may get in the way of our full potential expressing itself.

Through creative writing, we will explore the inner landscapes of our hearts and minds. Using self inquiry and shared story telling as tools, we will write to uncover hidden blocks within that may impede the flow of creativity and expression in our every days lives.

"When art is able to articulate true insight and wisdom, it becomes a powerful tool. It can help to open our minds and hearts to different perspectives, ideas, emotions and help us to see that we and all living things are connected on a very fundamental level." Erica Fareio Using the sounds of silence and the sounds of the river as our backdrop, we will sketch, draw and paint to our heart’s content. We will sit in this magnificent landscape, observe nature and its moods and changes. We will come into alignment with our surroundings, using the sounds of silence and the sounds of the river as our backdrop. From this place of tranquility we will draw, paint and create to our heart’s content.

Marble Canyon might not be the first place that comes to mind for a wellness retreat, but perhaps that’s part of its charm. It doesn’t shout for attention; instead, it offers a quiet, open space where visitors can simply be. Whether for a weekend of hiking, stargazing, or simply sitting in stillness, Marble Canyon is a place that encourages a shift in mindset—one that comes not from doing more but from doing less, in a landscape that invites you to slow down.

When night falls in Marble Canyon, the sky transforms. Designated as a dark sky environment, the area is committed to minimizing light pollution. This means that the stars here are visible in their full glory—something that’s becoming increasingly rare in many parts of the world. The night sky in Marble Canyon isn’t just dotted with stars; it’s a blanket of light that makes you feel as though you could reach out and touch the constellations. Sitting beneath that vast sky, it’s easy to feel a sense of perspective. The connection to the land, the quiet of the desert, and the brilliance of the stars combine to create an experience that lingers long after the trip is over.

Erica will share a bit about the local flora and fauna, the geological phenomenon of the Colorado Plateau and Grand Canyon, the human history, cultural significance and also the environmental challenges this part of the world is facing. We will explore what it means to be human living on this interdependent, diverse and ever changing planet. Hikes/walks will be dependent on weather and the group’s physical abilities.