Women's Wellness and Hiking Retreat in Utah's Red Rock Country

The retreat is based in Springdale, the small town that sits right at the entrance to Zion National Park. Depending on the date, the group stays either at the Driftwood Lodge or the Cliffrose Springdale, both on the river with the red canyon walls rising behind them. Mornings start with yoga on the back lawn at the lodge, overlooking the water and the cliffs, and breakfast follows at a local restaurant or on site. The yoga blends Iyengar and Ashtanga Vinyasa traditions, with alignment breakdowns, longer holds, and restorative work later in the week. All levels are welcome, and the teaching is broken down clearly enough that beginners can follow along.

Two hikes are included: the Emerald Pools Trail and the Narrows River Trail. For the Narrows, you walk through the Virgin River between towering canyon walls, and you can rent river boots and a walking stick at the park entrance. There is also a bonus outing to a lesser-known riverside spot for a dip and some hanging out. An art and painting workshop happens one afternoon, along with journaling sessions and guided and silent insight meditation practices. Evenings include two group dinners at restaurants in Springdale; a third dinner after a hike is on you.

The host is Mary Susan Stults Sassone, a senior yoga teacher who grew up in nearby Cedar City and now lives in Kauai. She has been practicing since 1991 and teaches internationally, with deep roots in the Iyengar and Ashtanga traditions. She knows these trails from decades of hiking here, so the hikes go beyond the standard tourist route. The retreat is limited to about 18 women, which keeps the group feeling intimate and cohesive.

What's included

- 5 days / 4 nights accommodation at a luxury mountain home or Cliffrose Lodge - 4 healthy breakfasts/brunches - 2 dinners at local restaurants - Welcome drink - Daily morning yoga practices - Guided + silent insight meditation sessions - 2 nature hikes in Zion National Park (Emerald Pools and Narrows) - Outing to a local river spot for a dip - Art/painting workshop - Yoga Nidra relaxation practice - Journaling sessions - Group excursions and activities - Retreat gift - Water, tea, coffee throughout the day - Wifi connection - Pre and post-retreat support from Mary and team - Professional event photos - Community and retreat taxes/fees

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Yoga mat (bring your own) - Lunches (brunch typically covers breakfast and lunch) - 2 dinners (one dinner out after hiking) - Travel insurance - Additional treatments & activities not in the itinerary