Desert Wellness and Hiking Adventure in Southern Utah and Arizona

The retreat was created by Walker Wellness Retreats, who previously ran a Zion hiking and yoga retreat, and this version expands the range to cover more ground in Southern Utah and Northern Arizona. The itinerary takes in several separate landscapes over five days: East Zion's sandstone canyons, the slot canyons near Page, Arizona, the dunes of Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, the narrows of Kanarra Falls, and finally the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon.

Daily yoga is led by Shantel, a certified instructor who also runs fitness and coaching businesses in Denver. Her classes bookend the activity days—an energizing flow in the morning and a recovery-oriented session in the evening. On the day trips, you're not required to hike as a single group. The host goes over options at the start of the week, and guests can split up by fitness level or interest, or stay at the house entirely if they need a rest day.

Meals are prepared by Amber, a chef and health coach. All breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks are included, with buffet-style setup so guests can pick and choose. Dietary needs are catered for—gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and others. Coffee, tea, and water are always available.

Accommodation is in a single large home within the Zion Ponderosa Resort area, about seven miles from the park's east entrance. Rooms are split between private and shared arrangements, and there's a hot tub, full kitchen, laundry, and a deck where yoga is sometimes held. The house sits in a gated community, and the immediate area offers hiking trails that don't require driving into the park to catch the shuttle.

The retreat is described as suitable for beginners through advanced hikers and yogis. The excursions are optional, and the rappelling day is beginner-friendly with instruction and gear included. Guests must be 18 or older, and the group is capped at eleven people, which keeps things flexible enough to accommodate different paces and preferences.

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) - 4 nights of luxury accommodation in a vacation rental home - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus snacks - Coffee, tea, and water available throughout the day - Daily yoga classes with a certified instructor - Guided rappelling adventure at Elkheart Canyon (includes instruction and gear) - Guided tour of Lower Antelope Canyon - Visit to Horseshoe Bend - Sandboarding or sand sledding at Coral Pink Sand Dunes - Kanarra Falls hike with permits included - Bryce Canyon National Park hikes (Mossy Cave Trail and Bristlecone Loop) - National Park entrance fees - Transportation during the retreat in a 12-passenger van - Free parking and WiFi - Hot tub access - Pre- and post-retreat support - Laundry facilities and detergent

What's not included

- Flights to and from Salt Lake City - Travel insurance (optional, but recommended) - Visa fees (if applicable) - Medical insurance - Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra snacks, beverages) - Alcoholic beverages (available for purchase at a liquor store stop) - Additional activities not listed in the itinerary