JANUARY EVENTS
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, Open-hearted, dogma-free inquiry
Warm, inclusive community with clear, encouraging guidance
Supportive space for silent meditation, 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
Monday, January 5th | 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM | True Nature Kiva
Community Offering - Free to attend
A multi-dimensional recovery community to support you in moving beyond addiction, in all its many forms.
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. Concentric Recovery is a community-based, holistic recovery program with Psychological, Biological, Social, & Spiritual aspects.
Supported by an integrative framework which takes into account recent advancements in neurobiology, Concentric Recovery has a particular focus on the Social and Spiritual dimensions of addiction and recovery.
No prior experience necessary. All bodies and levels are welcome.
Cosmic Sound Journey with Danielle Klein
Friday, January 9th, 2026 | 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM | True Nature Kiva
Early Access $45 through January 3rd
Standard Rate $55
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!
NEW YEAR RETREAT: Release, Awaken, Align
January 9–11, 2026
Step into 2026 with clarity, heart, and purpose.
This three-day retreat guides you through a deliberate journey to release what no longer serves, awaken your inner guidance, and set aligned intentions to carry you forward with focus, balance, and presence.
Through movement, ceremony, creativity, and reflection, you’ll leave behind 2025, tune into your own wisdom, and enter the new year fully grounded, heart-centered, and ready to thrive.
Monday, January 12th | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | True Nature Kiva
Community Offering
By Donation - Suggested $15-30
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.
We talk about identity, integrity, legacy, self-leadership, relationships, fatherhood… the stuff most men don’t get to say out loud.
Thursday, January 15th | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | The Hope Barn
Community Offering - RSVP Required
If you’re feeling depleted, longing for a pause, or simply ready to receive, join us this January at the Hope Barn with the extraordinary Karla Miller. Allow yourself to rest, release, and renew through the transformative vibrations of sonic alchemy.
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.
A Call to Adventure with Erin McElroy
Sunday, January 18th, 2026 | 10am - 4pm | True Nature Kiva
Early Access $95 through January 15th
Standard Rate $120
There comes a time when we reflect on where we are, where we’re going, and why we’re here.
This day retreat is based on the beginning of the hero’s journey, when the hero receives the “Call to Adventure”, the call to transform, for purpose, on purpose. Where are you going and why? The unknown is calling. Listen to the invitation. Get clear on your vision. Allow the next steps to emerge. The adventure beckons.
Sunday, January 18th | 6pm - 7:30pm | True Nature Kiva
Community Offering - Free to attend - RSVP Required
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.
This offering is presented in partnership with Pathfinders and the Connection is the Medicine Foundation.
Sound Journey with Dr. Zachary + Krista Cashin
Friday, January 23rd | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | True Nature Kiva
Early Access $50 through January 16th or until gone!
Standard Rate $60 SOLD OUT
Please join us for the next Sound Journey with Dr. Zachary + Krista Cashin on February 6th.
These offerings tend to fill quickly—reserve your spot today!
Weaving Wisdom: An Intergenerational Gathering of Women
Monday, January 26th | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | True Nature Kiva
Suggested Donation $20-$35 - Registration Required
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.
Hosted by Laura Kirk and Sarah Uhl on the fourth Monday of each month, this circle will feature a rotating lineup of discussion topics and special guests who will share skills, stories, and ideas. Each gathering will weave together meditation, conversation, ritual, and the deep solidarity that comes from women connecting in the Roaring Fork Valley.
EVENTS + PROGRAMING
Through Connection is the Medicine Foundation and the True Nature campus - we are proud to host a variety of workshops, seminars, and retreats focused on inspiration, connection, and self-discovery. We welcome teachers and teachings from varied disciplines as well as students with diverse interests and needs.
Our deepest intention is to create a supportive environment where both teachers and students can reach their potential. What is the essence of this potential? Coming to know our life purpose and courageously and ardently sharing these gifts and passions with the world.
INTERESTED IN FACILITATING
If you are interested in facilitating events or programming, please fill out this application for the 2026 calendar year, or email Director of Education & Programming: megan@connectionisthemedicine.com
INTERESTED IN RENTING
If you are interested in renting any of our campus facilities, please reach out to nicole@truenaturehealingarts.com for private rentals or megan@connectionisthemedicine.com for non-profit rentals.
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