"I attended a week-long retreat (Metta: The Practice of Loving Kindness) that was absolutely life-changing. The location is beautiful and peaceful, the lodge is comfortable and peaceful, and the teaching and meditation were profound."
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"My times at this retreat center have been very supportive and enjoyable. I feel like they strike the right balance between nature and comfort in terms of the facility itself, and the center also draws wonderful teachers. "
"Beyond an Amazing experience ! Couldn’t recommend it enough. Truly beautiful humans coming together to practice seeing joy in the everyday. Leaders are truly radiating people with gifted talent in teaching mindfulness. Highlights were the 48 hour solo in the woods and receiving group sessions on working the internal family systems therapy concepts! "
"If you are on the fence about coming here, don't be. Teachers and facilities are exactly what is needed. "
"I had a wonderful experience at a 5 day silent retreat called Budha nature, human nature, nature's nature. We had so many opportunities to walk in silence together and sit while experiencing the wild weather and natural beauty. And the food! It was an epicurean delight of vegan comfort food!!"
"Rochelle and Greg led a retreat that initially felt somewhat light, but in reality, it was very deep. Their gentle guidance help me release deep somatic tensions that i was not aware were there until my body just let go. It is 5 days after the retreat and I still feel fantastic.
The retreat center itself is lovely, the cook provides excellent food and the rooms are very adequate. The grounds of course are beautiful with lots of diversity and places to wander. Five stars. I highly recommend both Rochelle and Greg and echoderma center itself.
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"I love this beautiful Eco Retreat Center located in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. I live in southern New Mexico, and so it is a long ride to get there...but so very worth it. I have been to 3 different Retreats with all different teachers so far, and have love the depth and dedication of these teachers, their wisdom and their Metta Kindness....Also, some scholarships are available making it more affordable for some people. Ecology and connecting to Nature has been a major focus on these retreats, which I appreciate so much. I highly recommend this Retreat Center."
"This place is magic. I've attended three 5-day retreats there, and each experience has been transformative and taught me so much. Food and staff on-site have always been wonderful. And, the teacher (Barry Gillespie) that I've done all my retreats with is truly amazing!"
"Denise and Cesar are 2 incredibly beautiful soles. They planned everything, and their way of running ceremony’s is truly amazing. I have healed, cried, laughed, learned and accepted my self on this journey. I came to peace with many things and Aya changed my way of viewing life. If you feel the calling to do a retreat I highly recommend you act on it. Denise and Cesar will lead a safe ceremony in which you can find what you’re there to find. Thank you Denise, Cesar and to the beautiful family that runs the retreat center!"
"What an amazing place! The land is beautiful and the lodge is clean, comfortable and fully supportive of practice. The food is always great. It truly feels like home and the retreats here are very affordable in comparison to other retreat centers. "
"Words are hard to describe this journey. I went in with certain expectations of what this experience would be, feeling apprehensive and scared of doing a journey of self discovery into my own mind. I can tell you that I felt totally safe in Floresta’s hands and I’m grateful for the experience and results."
"I did it! Thank you for making it so beautiful to let out the ugliness. I’ve never experienced such closeness with complete strangers. It all came together perfectly; the group, the owner’s of the Red Poppy, and the RedPoppy itself! Tom!! Chelsea!! Thank you!! Caleb thanks for contacting me or it wouldn’t have happened. Thank you Shannon you’re the backbone and a strong woman. I have such love for you all! God Bless you! Tena "
"The retreat founder has created a beautiful container that allows you to open your awareness and consciousness. The thoughtfully crafted agenda includes yoga and breathwork, group integration, a nature walk, and free time to connect with yourself or others. A loving community and deep bond quickly developed among the group, enhancing all of the activities and treatments we took part in. We were treated with great care before, during, and after the retreat. What a powerful, life changing experience!!"
"Shannon has a lot of knowledge and skills, which helped me have a super positive experience
Thank you Shannon "
"The Floresta team is amazing 🤩, I have so much appreciation for everything I’ve experienced on this retreat. I knocked down walls of the past and opened up new doors for my future. It helped me get out of my comfort zone and open up, which was painful but brought instant relief. I look forward do doing more retreats in the future "
"I had the amazing opportunity to attend a pop up in Miami and I was blown away with the care that Floresta took in taking care of their patients. It absolutely changed the whole direction of my life for the better and I have since been to another retreat! "
"This was a wonderful experience. I was a little skeptic at first because I never had ketamine before and thought that it should be done individually but I am glad Eugene convinced me to register. I learned that the indians healed in groups and I was able to experience it. There are no words to describe the happiness and magic I felt in this retreat. Shannon is an excellent healer. You still have to do work on your own afterwards but Shannon and Eugene gave us some really good tools and coping skills to use later. Thank you Shannon and Eugene for all the love you give! I didn’t give it five stars because the venue where it was held was very expensive and the stay didn’t include any massages, reiki or spa."
"WOW! Great people, peaceful atmosphere, no negatives to be said. It was a well thought out personalized process that unlocked parts of me that I did not know existed. I love these people with every fiber of my being for the joy that they have brought not just to my life but the lives of my friends and family. This review is written two months post my journey with Finally Detached. I wanted to give a clear and full representation of my experience. The place was clean peaceful all around two thumbs up. That is not what sets Finally Detached apart from any other retreat. It is the personal caring nature of the experienced staff that takes you on your personal journey. Let me tell you this is just the beginning. I am two months post and I am a better version of myself. It is hard to explain, but you know those little lies you tell to yourself and others about who you are? Those stop, and you become that person(the better version of yourself), or at least that is what happened to me. The staff told me the journey helps people in different ways. My journey was exactly what I needed it to be. I am not just a better version of myself but more importantly a better human. "
"Ketamine saved my life. I have attended 2 Floresta retreats and they have offered me radical transformation. I cannot express my gratitude for the Floresta team; they are intelligent, compassionate, and awakened.
There are no words to adequately express the deep healing I have experienced, both from the medicine of ketamine and the multiple, holistic healing modalities of the retreat . I can actually feel the physiological transformation inside of my brain...it is beyond explanation. I live with much more ease and steadiness, I can experience joy more readily and am able to be more fully present, with more of my being. I am lighter. And more receptive to Love. These retreats and this medicine have been miraculous for me. "
"Gorgeous property, excellent retreat leader, rustic lodge, superb vegetarian food...what more could I want in a retreat?! "
"I will always be grateful to Shannon for honoring the call to offer the healing medicine of ketamine through these nourishing, holistic retreats. Shannon's compassion is boundless and she beautifully and intelligently guided and accompanied us through the weekend; the format of the retreat is gentle, thoughtful, joyful, and infused with love...just like Shannon. She is an amazing human and facilitator-I am grateful to know her and the power of her work because it has transformed my life. "
"Did a fantastic retreat here in August 2022 with Rochelle Calvert (https://newmindfullife.com/about/dr-rochelle-calvert/) and Greg Crespo (https://www.awakeinthewild.com/meet-the-teachers/). The retreat location and support staff greatly contributed to a deeply meaningful experience organized by Rochelle and Greg. A quick trip up to Rocky Mountain National Park - consider a few days there before or after - I’d suggest after!"
"Really deepened my knowledge of self here. I learned so much, and the land is beautiful. Accommodations are good- just bring an electric blanket or something to keep warm. The food was bland. It’s a simple place, but very effective and I’ll definitely recommend it to others! Learned so much."
"This was my first retreat and I could not have asked for a better first experience. The beauty of the entire expansion of property including the St. Vrains Creek, comfort of the lodge and bed, food that completely blew away my expectations, the silence that calmed my chattering mind, and the wonderfully skilled and compassionate teachers warrant this review 5+ stars if I could give that rating. Now that I'm back to real life, I am drawing from my experience in a way that carries my quieted mind. I will definitely be back!!!"
"I attended my second (ever) multi-day silent Buddhist meditation retreat and my first retreat at this center in Aug 2022, a 5-day retreat (3 full days, two half days at the beginning and end of the retreat). The covid policy was two negative at-home tests within 24-48 hours of retreat start and masking indoors. Be aware that the gravel parking lot descends on natural stone steps to the lodge, so rolling suitcases would be difficult to get into the lodge, although you can drive down to the lower, small staff parking area to drop off and pick up items, though it's a little tricky to get turned around if that 3-car parking lot is full.
The lodge, built in 1939, is sturdy and the living quarters spartan, but comfortable. With two live-in staff who prepare delicious vegetarian meals, there is a homey, grounded feel to this place. Hot water for tea and coffee is always available, and tea and coffee service is stored in a charming 19th century stove/oven that was on site when the Ecodharma founders purchased this land. There's a small fridge for use by yogis. They are great with accommodating unique food needs; they even had my favorite GF bread, Canyon Bakehouse bread.
All yogis stay on the second and third floors. There is a half-bath on the first floor, and 2 bathrooms with showers on the second floor, and a bathroom with shower on the third floor. The showers on the second floor have surprisingly good (strong) water pressure, and the hot water is HOT.
The weather allowed to us to spend almost all our time outdoors on the land. There's a dirt road nearby that has a low-to-moderate amount of traffic especially on the weekend. I didn't hear any overhead (airplane) noise while there. This made for phenomenal meditation on sound; it was almost all land sounds, punctuated by the occasional car or truck on the dirt road. The landscape is truly stunning. There really are a lot of wildlife; many of us saw a deer with her sweet fauns, moose and their calves, and many smaller creatures.
After my wonderful, tranformational time here, I plan to attend retreats regularly at RMERC."
"Eugene is a fantastic human and an incredible facilitator (one of the best I've experienced and I have attended a lot of retreats). His compassionate heart and immense generosity of spirit, communicate the depth of which he cares about the well being of each retreatant. I felt very safe with Eugene during our entire retreat and trusted his capabilities, skill sets, gifts, knowledge, and wisdom. Eugene's presence and energy profoundly affected the weekend and the deep healing I experienced; this retreat radically changed my life and I am so grateful. I am very much looking forward to attending another Floresta retreat with Eugene. "
"She is so incredibly kind and smart! Her breath work exercises are out of this world. Her expertise within alternative medicine should be experienced at least once in life."
"After feeling hopeless about taking care of my mental health, I decided to try a retreat with Floresta! Not only we’re Shannon and Eugene super helpful, but they’re also professionals. They make the environment very comfortable and filled with love. I highly recommend these retreats."
"Still processing my experiences at Floresta. It was exactly what I needed to begin my healing journey. Set and setting were perfect. Shannon and Eugene are intuitive and knowledgeable facilitators and what they are creating in the healing space is powerful. I cannot recommend Floresta retreat enough. You are so very worthy of this experience.
Janice"
"I went into this retreat feeling so lost and broken. I had never experienced anything with any psychedelics and was scared but excited to try this new journey. Over the weekend what I experience is beyond words each journey I took showed me more and more of things I needed to face- anger -sadness -confusion. But each journey brought me so much peace and joy.
Having the other people there also was so helpful in healing. I can’t imagine just doing this alone. Having a group of strangers actually to me was almost as healing as the journeys itself . Eugene and Shannon were so amazing to learn from. I can not wait to save my money and do this again it was the most amazing healing experience and I am so grateful to them for bringing Floresta to us. "