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Events & Workshops
featured events
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Journal Journey
A Gateway to Consciously Create with Erin McElroy
Saturday, December 6th | 4pm - 6pm
True Nature KivaDiscover the magic of journaling—a portal for self-awareness, healing, and creativity. Write, reflect, and transform your inner world.
Your journal can truly become your deepest witness, most beloved teacher, an oracle, an alchemist, and best friend.
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Holiday Grief Gathering
Community Candle Lighting Ritual
with Allison Daily and Robyn HubbardSunday, December 7th | 5pm-5:45pm
True Nature Kiva
Free Community Offering - Donations AppreciatedJoin a supportive community gathering with candle-lighting, reflection, and tools for honoring loved ones and tending grief during holidays.
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Sacred Brotherhood Conversations
with Kyle Jason Leitzke
Monday, December 8th | 6pm - 7:30pm
True Nature KivaTransformative monthly meetings to deeply connect with other heart-centered men committed to personal development. The mission is to empower men in the Roaring Fork Valley to lead with compassion and cultivate lasting fulfillment through intentional connection and transformative practices.
Upcoming Events In carbondale, CO
Search for upcoming events through the calendar or by searching by month below.
True Nature + Connection is the Medicine Foundation are proud to host a variety of events, workshops and retreats which nurture authentic connection. We welcome teachers and teachings from varied disciplines as well as students with diverse interests and needs.
We believe that fostering connection—to self, community, nature, and the sacred—empowers our collective healing, growth, and the realization of our shared consciousness. We envision a world where connection is cherished as a healing force—nurturing wholeness in people, communities, and the natural world.
INTERESTED IN FACILITATING?
If you are interested in facilitating events or programming, please fill out this application for the 2026 calendar year. Due date is December 10th, 2025.
Connection is the Medicine Signature Retreat
Connected living includes developing daily rituals and practices, including meditation, breathwork, yoga, journaling, spending time in nature, and taking care of our body with proper nutrition, exercise and rest to create a life dedicated to alignment, mindfulness, purpose and connection.
Join us as we step into a way of being that helps us feel better about being alive—with greater contentment, purpose and service to humanity.
Journal Journey: A Gateway to Consciously Create with Erin McElroy
Discover the magic of journaling—a portal for self-awareness, healing, and creativity. Write, reflect, and transform your inner world.
When you nurture a journaling practice, you receive all sorts of material to interact with for self awareness, healing, transformation, dreaming, and intentional creation of your life. Your journal becomes a witness, a teacher, an oracle, an alchemist, and a friend.
Self-Realization Fellowship Community Meditation
All are welcome to attend this community meditation circle!
This offering is based on the teachings of the Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) Guru, Paramahansa Yogananda. Through the steady practice of yoga meditation, it is possible to experience a deepening sense of peace, love, compassion, and joy. As inner transformation unfolds, its positive influence naturally extends outward—first to family and community, and eventually to the world at large.
This is a donation based offering held on the first Sunday of every month in the Meditation Room.
Luminaries Teen Cohort: Rooted in Practice. Radiating Possibility
A 17-week journey for high school-aged teens of all gender identities to explore healing, connection, and purpose.
Through breathwork, meditation, yoga, sound alchemy, and more, teens gain tools to connect to truth, restore balance, and build lasting community.
This is a closed cohort which began October 12th. If you’re interested in participating in our next session, or other upcoming youth programming, please reach out to Megan Miller, Director of Education and Programming: megan@connectionisthemedicine.com
Holiday Community Grief Gathering and Candle Lighting Ritual
Gather with community to honor loved ones and acknowledge the complexities of grief during the holiday season.
Together, we will engage in a candle-lighting ritual, share in supportive group reflection, and explore meaningful tools and practices for remembering those we’ve lost - at holiday gatherings and throughout this time of year.
This gathering offers a compassionate space to be held by others while navigating the holidays with tender or broken hearts.
Pathfinders Breathwork
All are invited to join community breathwork opportunity offered in partnership with Pathfinders and facilitated by Allison Alexander. This complimentary offering is intended to create space for the purification of the heart through a trauma-aware breathwork meditation journey designed to support renewal, deepen connection and healing.
Weekly Zen Meditation with Billy Wynne and Roaring Fork Zen
Monday morning meditations: 8am-9am | True Nature Kiva
Wednesday evening meditations: 7:30pm-8:30pm | True Nature Kiva
At Roaring Fork Zen, you will find:
Authentic Zen practice
Warm, inclusive community
Clear, encouraging guidance
Supportive space for silent meditation
Open-hearted, dogma-free inquiry
Cultivation of equanimity, clarity, and compassion
Roaring Fork Zen (RFZ) is a Zen meditation community based in Carbondale, Colorado. We offer free authentic Zen instruction and practice.
Sacred Brotherhood Conversations with Kyle Jason Leitzke
Sacred Brotherhood Conversations are open meetings for heart-centered men committed to self-leadership and fulfillment. The goal is to empower men in the Roaring Fork Valley with intentional connection, compassionate communication, emotional resilience, and a sense of fulfillment.
Weekly Zen Meditation with Billy Wynne and Roaring Fork Zen
Monday morning meditations: 8am-9am | True Nature Kiva
Wednesday evening meditations: 7:30pm-8:30pm | True Nature Kiva
At Roaring Fork Zen, you will find:
Authentic Zen practice
Warm, inclusive community
Clear, encouraging guidance
Supportive space for silent meditation
Open-hearted, dogma-free inquiry
Cultivation of equanimity, clarity, and compassion
Roaring Fork Zen (RFZ) is a Zen meditation community based in Carbondale, Colorado. We offer free authentic Zen instruction and practice.
Mindset Matters: Aligning Intention with Action to Create a Powerful You
Setting intentions is a powerful wellness practice that enhances mental health, supports positive mindsets, and fosters purpose.
Join Holistic Health and Mindset Coach Kat Libby for an interactive workshop that explores the transformational power intention setting can have on our relationship with our body, our health and our deepest selves.
Leave feeling grounded, connected and aligned with your intentions to live your healthiest, fullest, most empowered life.
Meet the Mystery: An Introduction to Altered States with Erin McElroy
If you are curious about exploring altered states, this is a wonderful way to taste the experience from an empowered place. This is a practice and a journey for healing, transformation, and empowered wellbeing.
You will have the opportunity to be held in a safe space for this collective and empowering experience. You will also have time to ask questions and share insight. This experience is inclusive for all levels of experience with altered or psychedelic states.
Weekly Zen Meditation with Billy Wynne and Roaring Fork Zen
Monday morning meditations: 8am-9am | True Nature Kiva
Wednesday evening meditations: 7:30pm-8:30pm | True Nature Kiva
At Roaring Fork Zen, you will find:
Authentic Zen practice
Warm, inclusive community
Clear, encouraging guidance
Supportive space for silent meditation
Open-hearted, dogma-free inquiry
Cultivation of equanimity, clarity, and compassion
Roaring Fork Zen (RFZ) is a Zen meditation community based in Carbondale, Colorado. We offer free authentic Zen instruction and practice.
Concentric Recovery Monthly Meetings
Community Offering
Join us in community as we combine physical practice with prompt-based discussion and connection around the central questions of addiction and recovery, with a focus on its social and spiritual dimensions.
No prior experience necessary. All bodies and levels are welcome.
Weekly Zen Meditation with Billy Wynne and Roaring Fork Zen
Monday morning meditations: 8am-9am | True Nature Kiva
Wednesday evening meditations: 7:30pm-8:30pm | True Nature Kiva
At Roaring Fork Zen, you will find:
Authentic Zen practice
Warm, inclusive community
Clear, encouraging guidance
Supportive space for silent meditation
Open-hearted, dogma-free inquiry
Cultivation of equanimity, clarity, and compassion
Roaring Fork Zen (RFZ) is a Zen meditation community based in Carbondale, Colorado. We offer free authentic Zen instruction and practice.
CARE FOR CAREGIVERS
Are you someone who is feeling a little depleted and could use some love and support?
Join us for a nurturing 90 minutes of light movement, meditation, breathing and sharing brought to you by skilled facilitators called to care for caregivers like you!
No experience necessary. No fee or proof of caregiving; this is open to anyone. Registration is required and space is limited to 20.
Sponsored by your friends at CASA, Lead with Love and Connection is the Medicine Foundation.
Luminaries Teen Cohort: Rooted in Practice. Radiating Possibility
A 17-week journey for high school-aged teens of all gender identities to explore healing, connection, and purpose.
Through breathwork, meditation, yoga, sound alchemy, and more, teens gain tools to connect to truth, restore balance, and build lasting community.
This is a closed cohort which began October 12th. If you’re interested in participating in our next session, or other upcoming youth programming, please reach out to Megan Miller, Director of Education and Programming: megan@connectionisthemedicine.com
Weekly Zen Meditation with Billy Wynne and Roaring Fork Zen
Monday morning meditations: 8am-9am | True Nature Kiva
Wednesday evening meditations: 7:30pm-8:30pm | True Nature Kiva
At Roaring Fork Zen, you will find:
Authentic Zen practice
Warm, inclusive community
Clear, encouraging guidance
Supportive space for silent meditation
Open-hearted, dogma-free inquiry
Cultivation of equanimity, clarity, and compassion
Roaring Fork Zen (RFZ) is a Zen meditation community based in Carbondale, Colorado. We offer free authentic Zen instruction and practice.
New Year's Journey: Cacao + Sound with Danielle Klein
Close out 2025 with an evening of heart-opening and deep reflection. Clear space for new beginnings, leaving refreshed and aligned with your higher purpose.
We will begin with energy embodiment movement and breathwork to ground into the present moment before indulging in ceremonial-grade cacao as we set intentions for an empowered 2025. Then drift into a soundscape to release stagnant energy and welcome new possibilities
Limited Spaces: Don’t miss this magical evening!
Weekly Zen Meditation with Billy Wynne and Roaring Fork Zen
Monday morning meditations: 8am-9am | True Nature Kiva
Wednesday evening meditations: 7:30pm-8:30pm | True Nature Kiva
At Roaring Fork Zen, you will find:
Authentic Zen practice
Warm, inclusive community
Clear, encouraging guidance
Supportive space for silent meditation
Open-hearted, dogma-free inquiry
Cultivation of equanimity, clarity, and compassion
Roaring Fork Zen (RFZ) is a Zen meditation community based in Carbondale, Colorado. We offer free authentic Zen instruction and practice.
Weaving Wisdom: An Intergenerational Gathering of Women
We all have a wise woman within, regardless of our age. Join us each month to share, learn, and be seen in an intergenerational circle of women. Our intention is to create a safe, non-judgmental space for genuine connection. We believe every generation brings unique gifts to the table, and when those gifts are shared with reverence and respect, we strengthen our bonds and grow a collective well of wisdom.
Luminaries Teen Cohort: Rooted in Practice. Radiating Possibility
A 17-week journey for high school-aged teens of all gender identities to explore healing, connection, and purpose.
Through breathwork, meditation, yoga, sound alchemy, and more, teens gain tools to connect to truth, restore balance, and build lasting community.
This is a closed cohort which began October 12th. If you’re interested in participating in our next session, or other upcoming youth programming, please reach out to Megan Miller, Director of Education and Programming: megan@connectionisthemedicine.com
COSMIC Sound Journey with Danielle Klein
Join us for a deeply healing sound journey that soothes your nervous system, calms your mind and restores balance within. Through the vibrations of various sound healing instruments, you will be brought into a theta brainwave state, which activates your parasympathetic nervous system—your body’s natural ability to repair, restore and heal itself.
These often sell out, so be sure and secure your spot today!
Sacred Brotherhood Conversations with Kyle Jason Leitzke
Sacred Brotherhood Conversations are open meetings for heart-centered men committed to self-leadership and fulfillment. The goal is to empower men in the Roaring Fork Valley with intentional connection, compassionate communication, emotional resilience, and a sense of fulfillment.
Luminaries Teen Cohort: Rooted in Practice. Radiating Possibility
A 17-week journey for high school-aged teens of all gender identities to explore healing, connection, and purpose.
Through breathwork, meditation, yoga, sound alchemy, and more, teens gain tools to connect to truth, restore balance, and build lasting community.
This is a closed cohort which began October 12th. If you’re interested in participating in our next session, or other upcoming youth programming, please reach out to Megan Miller, Director of Education and Programming: megan@connectionisthemedicine.com
Weaving Wisdom: An Intergenerational Gathering of Women
We all have a wise woman within, regardless of our age. Join us each month to share, learn, and be seen in an intergenerational circle of women. Our intention is to create a safe, non-judgmental space for genuine connection. We believe every generation brings unique gifts to the table, and when those gifts are shared with reverence and respect, we strengthen our bonds and grow a collective well of wisdom.
Luminaries Teen Cohort: Rooted in Practice. Radiating Possibility
A 17-week journey for high school-aged teens of all gender identities to explore healing, connection, and purpose.
Through breathwork, meditation, yoga, sound alchemy, and more, teens gain tools to connect to truth, restore balance, and build lasting community.
This is a closed cohort which began October 12th. If you’re interested in participating in our next session, or other upcoming youth programming, please reach out to Megan Miller, Director of Education and Programming: megan@connectionisthemedicine.com
Sacred Brotherhood Conversations with Kyle Jason Leitzke
Sacred Brotherhood Conversations are open meetings for heart-centered men committed to self-leadership and fulfillment. The goal is to empower men in the Roaring Fork Valley with intentional connection, compassionate communication, emotional resilience, and a sense of fulfillment.
Luminaries Teen Cohort: Rooted in Practice. Radiating Possibility
A 17-week journey for high school-aged teens of all gender identities to explore healing, connection, and purpose.
Through breathwork, meditation, yoga, sound alchemy, and more, teens gain tools to connect to truth, restore balance, and build lasting community.
This is a closed cohort which began October 12th. If you’re interested in participating in our next session, or other upcoming youth programming, please reach out to Megan Miller, Director of Education and Programming: megan@connectionisthemedicine.com
Weaving Wisdom: An Intergenerational Gathering of Women
We all have a wise woman within, regardless of our age. Join us each month to share, learn, and be seen in an intergenerational circle of women. Our intention is to create a safe, non-judgmental space for genuine connection. We believe every generation brings unique gifts to the table, and when those gifts are shared with reverence and respect, we strengthen our bonds and grow a collective well of wisdom.
Luminaries Teen Cohort: Rooted in Practice. Radiating Possibility
A 17-week journey for high school-aged teens of all gender identities to explore healing, connection, and purpose.
Through breathwork, meditation, yoga, sound alchemy, and more, teens gain tools to connect to truth, restore balance, and build lasting community.
This is a closed cohort which began October 12th. If you’re interested in participating in our next session, or other upcoming youth programming, please reach out to Megan Miller, Director of Education and Programming: megan@connectionisthemedicine.com
Sacred Brotherhood Conversations with Kyle Jason Leitzke
Sacred Brotherhood Conversations are open meetings for heart-centered men committed to self-leadership and fulfillment. The goal is to empower men in the Roaring Fork Valley with intentional connection, compassionate communication, emotional resilience, and a sense of fulfillment.
Red Thread: International Qigong Institute
To learn more, visit: https://redthreadinstitute.org/
Red Thread: International Qigong Institute
To learn more, visit: https://redthreadinstitute.org/
Weaving Wisdom: An Intergenerational Gathering of Women
We all have a wise woman within, regardless of our age. Join us each month to share, learn, and be seen in an intergenerational circle of women. Our intention is to create a safe, non-judgmental space for genuine connection. We believe every generation brings unique gifts to the table, and when those gifts are shared with reverence and respect, we strengthen our bonds and grow a collective well of wisdom.
Red Thread: International Qigong Institute
To learn more, visit: https://redthreadinstitute.org/
Luminaries Teen Cohort: Rooted in Practice. Radiating Possibility
A 17-week journey for high school-aged teens of all gender identities to explore healing, connection, and purpose.
Through breathwork, meditation, yoga, sound alchemy, and more, teens gain tools to connect to truth, restore balance, and build lasting community.
This is a closed cohort which began October 12th. If you’re interested in participating in our next session, or other upcoming youth programming, please reach out to Megan Miller, Director of Education and Programming: megan@connectionisthemedicine.com
Luminaries Teen Cohort: Rooted in Practice. Radiating Possibility
A 17-week journey for high school-aged teens of all gender identities to explore healing, connection, and purpose.
Through breathwork, meditation, yoga, sound alchemy, and more, teens gain tools to connect to truth, restore balance, and build lasting community.
This is a closed cohort which began October 12th. If you’re interested in participating in our next session, or other upcoming youth programming, please reach out to Megan Miller, Director of Education and Programming: megan@connectionisthemedicine.com
Weaving Wisdom: An Intergenerational Gathering of Women
We all have a wise woman within, regardless of our age. Join us each month to share, learn, and be seen in an intergenerational circle of women. Our intention is to create a safe, non-judgmental space for genuine connection. We believe every generation brings unique gifts to the table, and when those gifts are shared with reverence and respect, we strengthen our bonds and grow a collective well of wisdom.
Red Thread: International Qigong Institute
To learn more, visit: https://redthreadinstitute.org/
Luminaries Teen Cohort: Rooted in Practice. Radiating Possibility
A 17-week journey for high school-aged teens of all gender identities to explore healing, connection, and purpose.
Through breathwork, meditation, yoga, sound alchemy, and more, teens gain tools to connect to truth, restore balance, and build lasting community.
This is a closed cohort which began October 12th. If you’re interested in participating in our next session, or other upcoming youth programming, please reach out to Megan Miller, Director of Education and Programming: megan@connectionisthemedicine.com
Red Thread: International Qigong Institute
To learn more, visit: https://redthreadinstitute.org/
Red Thread: International Qigong Institute
To learn more, visit: https://redthreadinstitute.org/
Luminaries Teen Cohort: Rooted in Practice. Radiating Possibility
A 17-week journey for high school-aged teens of all gender identities to explore healing, connection, and purpose.
Through breathwork, meditation, yoga, sound alchemy, and more, teens gain tools to connect to truth, restore balance, and build lasting community.
This is a closed cohort which began October 12th. If you’re interested in participating in our next session, or other upcoming youth programming, please reach out to Megan Miller, Director of Education and Programming: megan@connectionisthemedicine.com
Red Thread: International Qigong Institute
To learn more, visit: https://redthreadinstitute.org/
Weaving Wisdom: An Intergenerational Gathering of Women
We all have a wise woman within, regardless of our age. Join us each month to share, learn, and be seen in an intergenerational circle of women. Our intention is to create a safe, non-judgmental space for genuine connection. We believe every generation brings unique gifts to the table, and when those gifts are shared with reverence and respect, we strengthen our bonds and grow a collective well of wisdom.
Luminaries Teen Cohort: Rooted in Practice. Radiating Possibility
A 17-week journey for high school-aged teens of all gender identities to explore healing, connection, and purpose.
Through breathwork, meditation, yoga, sound alchemy, and more, teens gain tools to connect to truth, restore balance, and build lasting community.
This is a closed cohort which began October 12th. If you’re interested in participating in our next session, or other upcoming youth programming, please reach out to Megan Miller, Director of Education and Programming: megan@connectionisthemedicine.com
Red Thread: International Qigong Institute
To learn more, visit: https://redthreadinstitute.org/
Red Thread: International Qigong Institute
To learn more, visit: https://redthreadinstitute.org/
Red Thread: International Qigong Institute
To learn more, visit: https://redthreadinstitute.org/
Weekly Zen Meditation with Billy Wynne and Roaring Fork Zen
Monday morning meditations: 8am-9am | True Nature Kiva
Wednesday evening meditations: 7:30pm-8:30pm | True Nature Kiva
At Roaring Fork Zen, you will find:
Authentic Zen practice
Warm, inclusive community
Clear, encouraging guidance
Supportive space for silent meditation
Open-hearted, dogma-free inquiry
Cultivation of equanimity, clarity, and compassion
Roaring Fork Zen (RFZ) is a Zen meditation community based in Carbondale, Colorado. We offer free authentic Zen instruction and practice.
Weekly Zen Meditation with Billy Wynne and Roaring Fork Zen
Monday morning meditations: 8am-9am | True Nature Kiva
Wednesday evening meditations: 7:30pm-8:30pm | True Nature Kiva
At Roaring Fork Zen, you will find:
Authentic Zen practice
Warm, inclusive community
Clear, encouraging guidance
Supportive space for silent meditation
Open-hearted, dogma-free inquiry
Cultivation of equanimity, clarity, and compassion
Roaring Fork Zen (RFZ) is a Zen meditation community based in Carbondale, Colorado. We offer free authentic Zen instruction and practice.
Exploring Our Culture's Profound Illusions with Larry Gottlieb
This experiential workshop invites participants to uncover the powerful influence of cultural illusions on both our individual lives and collective worldview. Through inquiry and shared reflection, we’ll begin to see how deeply conditioned patterns shape our understanding of what’s possible.
Weaving Wisdom: An Intergenerational Gathering of Women
We all have a wise woman within, regardless of our age. Join us each month to share, learn, and be seen in an intergenerational circle of women. Our intention is to create a safe, non-judgmental space for genuine connection. We believe every generation brings unique gifts to the table, and when those gifts are shared with reverence and respect, we strengthen our bonds and grow a collective well of wisdom.
Pathfinders Breathwork
All are invited to join community breathwork opportunity offered in partnership with Pathfinders and facilitated by Allison Alexander. This complimentary offering is intended to create space for the purification of the heart through a trauma-aware breathwork meditation journey designed to support renewal, deepen connection and healing.
Luminaries Teen Cohort: Rooted in Practice. Radiating Possibility
A 17-week journey for high school-aged teens of all gender identities to explore healing, connection, and purpose.
Through breathwork, meditation, yoga, sound alchemy, and more, teens gain tools to connect to truth, restore balance, and build lasting community.
This is a closed cohort which began October 12th. If you’re interested in participating in our next session, or other upcoming youth programming, please reach out to Megan Miller, Director of Education and Programming: megan@connectionisthemedicine.com
COSMIC Sound Journey with Danielle Klein
Join us for a deeply healing sound journey that soothes your nervous system, calms your mind and restores balance within. Through the vibrations of various sound healing instruments, you will be brought into a theta brainwave state, which activates your parasympathetic nervous system—your body’s natural ability to repair, restore and heal itself.
These often sell out, so be sure and secure your spot today!
CARE FOR CAREGIVERS
Are you someone who is feeling a little depleted and could use some love and support?
Join us for a nurturing 90 minutes of light movement, meditation, breathing and sharing brought to you by skilled facilitators called to care for caregivers like you!
No experience necessary. No fee or proof of caregiving; this is open to anyone. Registration is required and space is limited to 20.
Sponsored by your friends at CASA, Lead with Love and Connection is the Medicine Foundation.
Concentric Recovery Monthly Meetings
Community Offering
Join us in community as we combine physical practice with prompt-based discussion and connection around the central questions of addiction and recovery, with a focus on its social and spiritual dimensions.
No prior experience necessary. All bodies and levels are welcome.
Exploring Our Culture's Profound Illusions with Larry Gottlieb
This experiential workshop invites participants to uncover the powerful influence of cultural illusions on both our individual lives and collective worldview. Through inquiry and shared reflection, we’ll begin to see how deeply conditioned patterns shape our understanding of what’s possible.
Weekly Zen Meditation with Billy Wynne and Roaring Fork Zen
Monday morning meditations: 8am-9am | True Nature Kiva
Wednesday evening meditations: 7:30pm-8:30pm | True Nature Kiva
At Roaring Fork Zen, you will find:
Authentic Zen practice
Warm, inclusive community
Clear, encouraging guidance
Supportive space for silent meditation
Open-hearted, dogma-free inquiry
Cultivation of equanimity, clarity, and compassion
Roaring Fork Zen (RFZ) is a Zen meditation community based in Carbondale, Colorado. We offer free authentic Zen instruction and practice.
Luminaries Teen Cohort: Rooted in Practice. Radiating Possibility
A 17-week journey for high school-aged teens of all gender identities to explore healing, connection, and purpose.
Through breathwork, meditation, yoga, sound alchemy, and more, teens gain tools to connect to truth, restore balance, and build lasting community.
This is a closed cohort which began on October 12th. If you’re interested in participating in our next session, or other upcoming youth programming, please reach out to Megan Miller, Director of Education and Programming: megan@connectionisthemedicine.com
Liquid Love: A Cacao Ritual for the Soul with Nicole Lindstrom
Breathing Techniques to calm and center your mind
Gentle Yoga Postures to open your body and prepare for drinking cacao in meditation
Guided Reflections + Journal Processing to open your heart, dropping into authentic truth and personal intent
We'll share the warmth of Legacy cacao, an ancient heart-opening drink, to help us set personal and collective intentions as we journey through summer and into fall.
Sound Journey with Dr. Zachary + Krista Cashin
These sell out quickly! Grab your ticket today!
Sound Journeys are more than a spiritual experience—they are scientifically proven to support well-being. Vibrational frequencies from instruments like gongs and chimes stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing stress hormones like cortisol and promoting deep relaxation. This journey offers a unique opportunity to experience the power of sound to calm, balance, and energize the spirit.
Exploring Our Culture's Profound Illusions with Larry Gottlieb
This experiential workshop invites participants to uncover the powerful influence of cultural illusions on both our individual lives and collective worldview. Through inquiry and shared reflection, we’ll begin to see how deeply conditioned patterns shape our understanding of what’s possible.
Sacred Brotherhood Conversations with Kyle Jason Leitzke
Sacred Brotherhood Conversations are open meetings for heart-centered men committed to self-leadership and fulfillment. The goal is to empower men in the Roaring Fork Valley with intentional connection, compassionate communication, emotional resilience, and a sense of fulfillment.
Weekly Zen Meditation with Billy Wynne and Roaring Fork Zen
Monday morning meditations: 8am-9am | True Nature Kiva
Wednesday evening meditations: 7:30pm-8:30pm | True Nature Kiva
At Roaring Fork Zen, you will find:
Authentic Zen practice
Warm, inclusive community
Clear, encouraging guidance
Supportive space for silent meditation
Open-hearted, dogma-free inquiry
Cultivation of equanimity, clarity, and compassion
Roaring Fork Zen (RFZ) is a Zen meditation community based in Carbondale, Colorado. We offer free authentic Zen instruction and practice.
Exploring Our Culture's Profound Illusions with Larry Gottlieb
This experiential workshop invites participants to uncover the powerful influence of cultural illusions on both our individual lives and collective worldview. Through inquiry and shared reflection, we’ll begin to see how deeply conditioned patterns shape our understanding of what’s possible.
Weekly Zen Meditation with Billy Wynne and Roaring Fork Zen
Monday morning meditations: 8am-9am | True Nature Kiva
Wednesday evening meditations: 7:30pm-8:30pm | True Nature Kiva
At Roaring Fork Zen, you will find:
Authentic Zen practice
Warm, inclusive community
Clear, encouraging guidance
Supportive space for silent meditation
Open-hearted, dogma-free inquiry
Cultivation of equanimity, clarity, and compassion
Roaring Fork Zen (RFZ) is a Zen meditation community based in Carbondale, Colorado. We offer free authentic Zen instruction and practice.
Self-Realization Fellowship Community Meditation
All are welcome to attend this community meditation circle!
This offering is based on the teachings of the Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) Guru, Paramahansa Yogananda. Through the steady practice of yoga meditation, it is possible to experience a deepening sense of peace, love, compassion, and joy. As inner transformation unfolds, its positive influence naturally extends outward—first to family and community, and eventually to the world at large.
This is a donation based offering held on the first Sunday of every month in the Meditation Room.
Zazenkai: Meditation Retreat with Roaring Fork Zen and Billy Wynne
Join Zen Buddhist and certified meditation teacher Billy Wynne for a half-day Zen meditation retreat. Zazenkai translates to “to come together for meditation.”
This immersive experience offers a rare opportunity for deep silence and stillness that can be illuminating and restorative.
While all are welcome, participants should have prior meditation experience and the ability to sit relatively still and maintain noble silence for extended periods of time
Sound Journey with Dr. Zachary + Krista Cashin
These sell out quickly! Grab your ticket today!
Sound Journeys are more than a spiritual experience—they are scientifically proven to support well-being. Vibrational frequencies from instruments like gongs and chimes stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing stress hormones like cortisol and promoting deep relaxation. Join us for a monthly exploration of sound and healing in the sacred Kiva. This journey offers a unique opportunity to experience the power of sound to calm, balance, and energize the spirit.
An Evening Beyond the Veil with Becky Hesseltine and Jocelyn Laferriere
Honoring Our Departed Through Spirit, Ceremony & Connection
Join us for a sacred evening of remembrance and communion, where we honor our loved ones who have crossed beyond the veil. This two-part gathering weaves together spirit messages, ritual, and a guided workshop to help you rediscover your own connection to the unseen world.
Weekly Zen Meditation with Billy Wynne and Roaring Fork Zen
Monday morning meditations: 8am-9am | True Nature Kiva
Wednesday evening meditations: 7:30pm-8:30pm | True Nature Kiva
At Roaring Fork Zen, you will find:
Authentic Zen practice
Warm, inclusive community
Clear, encouraging guidance
Supportive space for silent meditation
Open-hearted, dogma-free inquiry
Cultivation of equanimity, clarity, and compassion
Roaring Fork Zen (RFZ) is a Zen meditation community based in Carbondale, Colorado. We offer free authentic Zen instruction and practice.
Weaving Wisdom: An Intergenerational Gathering of Women
We all have a wise woman within, regardless of our age. Join us each month to share, learn, and be seen in an intergenerational circle of women. Our intention is to create a safe, non-judgmental space for genuine connection. We believe every generation brings unique gifts to the table, and when those gifts are shared with reverence and respect, we strengthen our bonds and grow a collective well of wisdom.
Weekly Zen Meditation with Billy Wynne and Roaring Fork Zen
Monday morning meditations: 8am-9am | True Nature Kiva
Wednesday evening meditations: 7:30pm-8:30pm | True Nature Kiva
At Roaring Fork Zen, you will find:
Authentic Zen practice
Warm, inclusive community
Clear, encouraging guidance
Supportive space for silent meditation
Open-hearted, dogma-free inquiry
Cultivation of equanimity, clarity, and compassion
Roaring Fork Zen (RFZ) is a Zen meditation community based in Carbondale, Colorado. We offer free authentic Zen instruction and practice.
Luminaries Teen Cohort: Rooted in Practice. Radiating Possibility
A 17-week journey for high school-aged teens of all gender identities to explore healing, connection, and purpose.
Through breathwork, meditation, yoga, sound alchemy, and more, teens gain tools to connect to truth, restore balance, and build lasting community.
This is a closed cohort which began on October 12th. If you’re interested in participating in our next session, or other upcoming youth programming, please reach out to Megan Miller, Director of Education and Programming: megan@connectionisthemedicine.com
New Moon Healing Circle with Jenutza Falco
Join Jenutza and helper spirits from the unseen realms for this inspiring event! The evening will consist of guided meditation, channeled messages from spirit, a moderated share circle, and Reiki energy healing for all.
We will also make prayers for planet earth, the collective conscious, and our individual ancestral lines.
Guided Meditation
Channeled Messages
Reiki energy healing
Weekly Zen Meditation with Billy Wynne and Roaring Fork Zen
Held in the True Nature Kiva
At Roaring Fork Zen, you will find:
Authentic Zen practice
Warm, inclusive community
Clear, encouraging guidance
Supportive space for silent meditation
Open-hearted, dogma-free inquiry
Cultivation of equanimity, clarity, and compassion
Roaring Fork Zen (RFZ) is a new Zen meditation community based in Carbondale, Colorado. We offer free authentic Zen instruction and practice to the Roaring Fork Valley from Glenwood Springs to Aspen.
Concentric Recovery Monthly Meetings
Community Offering
Join us in community as we combine physical practice with prompt-based discussion and connection around the central questions of addiction and recovery, with a focus on its social and spiritual dimensions.
No prior experience necessary. All bodies and levels are welcome.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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It is recommended to arrive 15 minutes prior to event start time to check in and get settled. Many scheduled events have a rigid start time to create the sanctity of the container and respect each participants’ experience. Late entrance to an event or program is not admitted.
Please do not arrive to any event or program under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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True Nature Healing Arts reserves the right to cancel an event or program at any time. If TNHA cancels an event or program, you will receive a full refund. Some programs may have special cancellation policies; see individual workshop descriptions.
Unless otherwise stated within program descriptions:
Refunds are available (less a $10 processing fee) up to 24 hours before the beginning of the event or program.
No refunds will be granted within the 24 hour period before the program or event.
Tickets are transferable to other guests at any point prior to the event with approval from the Event Manager.
No credit or refund is available if you cancel attendance after the event; if you do not show up on time, or at all; or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content.
For further questions, please direct to Megan Miller at megan@truenaturehealingarts.com
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