HeadQuarters

Meditation - The Gallery Zendo at the Aspen Chapel
2025-08-19 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-08-26 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-09-02 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-09-09 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Denver) | Aspen Chapel, 77 Meadowood Drive, Aspen, CO, 81611
A weekly meditation class with Nicholas Vesey, with instruction in the Zen Tradition.

Hospitality Matters
2025-08-19 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Denver) | Hooch, 301 East Hopkins Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
1st and 3rd Tuesdays, noon to 1:00 at Hooch, Aspen
A light lunch will be provided
Wishing you Health, Healing and Happiness!

Concentric Recovery Monthly Meetings
2025-08-19 17:30 - 2026-01-20 18:30 (America/Denver) | True Nature, 100 N 3rd St, Carbondale, CO, 81623
Community Offering | Please register online for this in person event.
Join us, in community, every third Tuesday at True Nature in Carbondale, 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.
What if addiction were a call? An opportunity? An open doorway through which we could pass into a deeper and more participatory version of our lives?
From screens, to substances, to work, to sex- there is no shortage of opportunities to tune out of that which troubles us into a world of temporary ease and distraction. For many of us, the very things that help us avoid pain become problems of their own. This is the basic cycle of addiction, and it is pervasive in the world today.
No prior experience necessary. All bodies and levels are welcome.*
Concentric Recovery meetings are for people of all ages who:
Experience mild to moderate addiction(s)* (This program is not a great fit for those experiencing severe addiction)**
Are affected by addiction in the life of someone close to them
Are willing to learn more about addiction and recovery
Are willing to explore new tools and methods for moving through the negative effects of addiction
Are curious about the social and spiritual dimensions of addiction
*Addiction is a chronic condition characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli (such as substances or behaviors) despite adverse consequences.
**Severe addiction is characterized by continuing behavior despite serious physical, psychological, social, and/or legal repercussions.
Davis Cowles is the Program Lead and head facilitator for Concentric Recovery. He teaches yoga and breathwork for people in recovery, and is walking through the doorway of addiction himself. Learn more about Davis at our ticketing/RSVP page.
The Concentric Recovery program offering is an educational initiative of the Connection is the Medicine Foundation. To learn more about our mission-driven work, the foundation, other programming experiences, and our founders, please visit www.connectionisthemedicine.com.

Sri Vidya Tantra Yoga & Meditation Class
2025-08-19 17:45 - 19:15, 2025-08-26 17:45 - 19:15, 2025-09-02 17:45 - 19:15, 2025-09-09 17:45 - 19:15 (America/Denver) | Aspen Chapel, 77 Meadowood Drive, Aspen, CO, 81611
Taught by the Mother-Daughter Team, Mimi Hauenstein and Mary Cate Hauenstein
Experience a transformative yoga and meditation class rooted in the ancient Sri Vidya Tantra yoga lineage. Led by the mother-daughter duo, Mimi and Mary Cate, this class takes place in the serene golden light of the Aspen Chapel sanctuary, creating a peaceful and sacred atmosphere. Suitable for all levels, it’s a unique opportunity to deepen your connection to yourself through the timeless wisdom of Sri Vidya Tantra.
All props are provided, all are welcome.
$10 Suggested Donation

Field to Vase: Seasonal Floral Arranging with Vanessa Meredith
2025-08-20 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | True Nature, 100 N 3rd St, Carbondale, CO, 81623
Field to Vase: Seasonal Floral Arranging with Vanessa Meredith
Wednesday, August 20th | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Full Price $35 (Generosity and Need-based Access Rates also available)
Please register through our ticketing page.
Come spend the evening in the Peace Garden learning the ins and outs of floral design with flower farmer/owner of Modern West Floral Co., Vanessa Gilbert Meredith. We will explore foundational principles of design, basic color theory, sustainable mechanics, how to choose the appropriate vessel for your design, and so much more!
All fresh florals will be provided by local flower farm – Modern West Floral Co.
Vanessa is owner of Modern West Floral Co. With a background in landscape architecture and design she moved to Colorado’s western slope in 2012 to gain experience growing food and managing livestock. She spent 3 years at Sustainable Settings Ranch in Carbondale, 2 of which she managed the market garden and small CSA. She returned to her landscape architecture background and was brought on as a landscape designer at DHM Design. With a background in native plants of the western slope she wanted a way to showcase the beauty of the natural landscape and use her design background. In late 2015 she co-founded Modern West Floral Company. She lives on the flower farm in Silt with her husband and son. Modern West provides seasonal cut flowers to the Roaring Fork Valley and Colorado River Valley May-October.

Pathfinders Breathwork with Allison Alexander a Free Community Event
2025-08-24 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | True Nature Healing Arts, 100 North 3rd Street, Carbondale, CO, 81623, United States
Pathfinders Breathwork with Allison Alexander
Sunday, August 24th | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Free Community Offering
Please register through our ticketing page.
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.
Pathfinders is a Colorado non-profit psychosocial support program for cancer and chronically-ill patients, those suffering from grief and loss, caregivers, family members and the community.
This offering is generously subsidized by the True Nature Healing Arts Foundation.

Yoga for People in Recovery
2025-08-26 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-09-02 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-09-09 08:00 - 09:00 UTC | The Meeting Place (Carbondale)
Yoga on the path of discovery in recovery, taught by Cari Eisensen (Friday evenings), Jess Jacobson (Friday evenings), and Davis Cowles (Tuesday mornings).

Sound Triggers: Turning Memory into Art with HeadQuarters
2025-08-27 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | The Collective Snowmass, 49 Wood Road, Snowmass Village, CO, 81615, United States
Wednesday, August 27 · 5:30 – 7:30pm MDT. Doors at 5:15pm
Ages 12+
“Triggers” often get a bad wrap—seen only as something to avoid or heal from. But not all triggers are negative.

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Join us as we dive into “Triggers” often get a bad wrap—seen only as something to avoid or heal from. But not all triggers are negative. Some sounds can instantly transport us to joy, peace, or deep connection. Others offer us insight into what still needs healing.
In this unique, immersive workshop, we’ll explore the emotional power of sound—how certain audio cues can awaken powerful memories, both uplifting and difficult. Through a guided sound journey, you’ll be invited to journal your emotional responses and memories linked to each sound, gently reflecting on the stories they evoke.
Then, we’ll flip the script—selecting the sound that brought the most joy, grounding it in fully, and using it as inspiration to create a personal piece of artwork. This isn’t just an art project—it’s an emotional anchor, a tangible reminder of joy you can return to again and again.

Common Roots Women's Group
2025-08-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | HeadQuarters, 23400 Two Rivers Rd. #46, Basalt, CO, 81621
Building Community, Connection, And Belonging For Women In The Roaring Fork Valley

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CONVERSATION OF THE MONTH: TRIGGERS
We all have moments when something small suddenly feels big—a comment, a glance, a memory—and we’re thrown off balance. These moments, often called triggers, can catch us off guard, stir up old pain, and leave us feeling reactive or overwhelmed.
This month, we’ll open up a supportive space to explore our personal triggers with curiosity and compassion. Together, we’ll unpack where they come from, why they show up, and how we can respond in ways that are more grounded and intentional.
This isn’t about fixing ourselves—it’s about understanding ourselves. Through shared stories and peer connection, we’ll learn how to meet our triggers with grace, build emotional resilience, and reconnect with our power.
Open to women aged 18 and older, including those who identify as femaleIf you are unable to register, please email lindsey@headq.orgSnacks and drinks will be providedWe will never turn anyone away, please still come if you are unable to register!

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GARDEN MORNINGS: Peace Garden Botanical and Landscape Tour with Laura Kirk
2025-08-29 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Denver) | True Nature, 100 N 3rd St, Carbondale, CO, 81623
The Peace Garden serves our community in endless ways. This restorative and therapeutic environment illustrates a variety of healing modalities, and it serves as the perfect classroom for enriching educational experiences. Join us for a monthly botanical tour to discover the depths, riches and myriad of ways the Peace Garden can serve you.
The gardens demonstrate an intentional and holistic relationship with the land. Each month we will explore a different topic!
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Drop-in $20
Full Season Package $80
Friday June 27th – Pollinators
Friday July 25th – Herbs and Medicinals
Friday August 29th – Planting for a Native Landscape
Friday September 26th – Seed Harvesting
BRING YOUR BREAKFAST AND JOIN US FOR TEA IN THE GARDEN!
Explore organic and biodynamic gardening practices
Learn about the fascinating history and ecology of our gardens
Indulge your senses as you connect with edible and medicinal plants
Delve into the restorative embrace of this therapeutic environment
Experience the symbiotic dance between humanity and the land
This offering is part of our Peace Garden Programming, an educational initiative of the Connection is the Medicine Foundation, a non-profit foundation dedicated to co-creating a world where individuals and communities thrive from a sense of inspiration, connection, and self-discovery. To learn more about our mission-driven work, the foundation, other programming experiences, and our founders. Please visit www.connectionisthemedicine.com

True Nature Summer Retreat | Rooted & Rising: A Day to Reset and Celebrate Summer
2025-08-30 08:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | True Nature, 100 N 3rd St, Carbondale, CO, 81623
Summer Retreat | Rooted & Rising: A Day to Reset and Celebrate Summer
Saturday, August 30th, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 6:00PM
True Nature Healing Arts
100 N 3rd St Carbondale, CO
Early Bird Pricing: $188 – limited quantity available!
Full Price: $200 – once early bird tickets sell out
REGISTER NOW through our ticketing page!
In summer, we gather.
To reconnect with what grounds us — earth underfoot, fire in stone, and open sky.
This is a day to step outside routine and remember what matters: clear your mind, move your body, tend the land, share stories, and walk away feeling stronger, clearer, and deeply connected.
YOUR DAY AT TRUE NATURE:
8:00 AM — Light the Fire: Gather around the morning fire circle to release what no longer serves you and set clear intentions for the day. Bring your reflections — the embers of what you’re ready to release and what you’re ready to call in.
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM — Morning Practice: Move, breathe, stretch. A dynamic practice that clears the mind and strengthens the body; blending slow flow, grounding breathwork, and simple meditation.
10:45 – 11:45 AM — Nourishing Brunch: Share a fresh, seasonal meal with good company in the garden from our organic cafe. Refuel and reset.
12:00 – 3:00 PM — Free Time / Creative Grounding: Time to choose where you’d like to rest or recharge. Enjoy our renowned spa by booking an appointment online. *spots fill up quickly so book asap OR read, rest, sketch, journal, nap in the garden, walk the grounds and enjoy a smoothie from our cafe and a relaxing afternoon basking in the sunlight.
3:00 – 5:00 PM — Garden Gathering: Come back together for our afternoon “garden party.” Learn about our campus and see how this place holds people and purpose. Take part in a biodynamic stir, blessing the garden with intention. Help co-create an earth mandala; hands in the soil, shaping beauty together.
5:00 – 6:00 PM — Sips & Serenade: End the day with a toast. Share a mocktail, live music and open mic in our zen garden. Celebrate the day with your new lifelong friends and enjoy the perfection of a summer evening.
Meet Your Hosts:
Nicole Lindstrom | Nicole Lindstrom is a yoga and meditation teacher who teaches all over the world. She is the co-author of “WANDERLUST: A Modern Yogi’s Guide To Becoming Your Best Self” and founder of GLDMND, guiding individuals and groups to the gold that lies within.
From guiding hikes and meditations with Wanderlust to leading global retreats with Yogascapes and Lead with Love, Nicole has an incredible depth of expertise and knowledge in holding space and curating group experiences.
Megan Miller | Megan Miller is a gardener of plants and of passion! As current Director of Education & Programming for the Connection is the Medicine Foundation, and former Peace Garden Manager, she is honored to continue offering gifts of gratitude to both the land and to our community.
Megan integrates a deep understanding of the science and spirituality of biodynamic gardening with her artistic eye in a harmonious manner. Her greatest hopes are that we might all find a deeper connection to the land and to ourselves.

Hospitality Matters
2025-09-02 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Denver) | Hooch, 301 East Hopkins Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States

Mommy Matters - A Social Group for New Mom and their Babies
2025-09-04 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver)
Support offered to new mothers and their babies through a twice monthly social gathering of moms and their “littles” from up and down the valley. This is a place to relax, have fun, ask questions, share struggles, learn about resources, and share in the journey of motherhood. Come connect and have authentic conversations! Located in Basalt. There is no cost to attend Mommy Matters. Small donations are encouraged and are given directly to our sponsor, The Aspen Hope Center, to help support community members in times of crisis.

Living Ayurveda | Part 1: Ayurvedic Diet - The Sacred Fire of Digestion with Julie Peterson
2025-09-04 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | True Nature Healing Arts, 100 North 3rd Street, Carbondale, CO, 81623, United States
Living Ayurveda | Part 1: Ayurvedic Diet – The Sacred Fire of Digestion with Julie Peterson
September 4th | 5:30-7:30PM | True Nature Kiva
True Nature Healing Arts
100 N 3rd St Carbondale, CO
Full Series (Three Parts) $90
Individual Session $38 Each
Need-based Access Rate Available
Join us for one, two or all three sessions! Register now through our ticketing page!
September 4th | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Part 1: Ayurvedic Diet – The Sacred Fire of Digestion
September 11th | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Part 2: Ayurvedic Mind – Awareness as Medicine
September 18th | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Part 3: Ayurvedic Lifestyle – Living with the Rhythm of Nature
This accessible and enriching series is designed for anyone looking to live with more balance, intention, and vitality. Whether you’re new to Ayurveda or seeking practical ways to feel more aligned in body, mind, and spirit, these classes offer timeless tools that can be easily integrated into everyday life.
Each session stands on its own and offers valuable insights — so if your schedule only allows you to attend one or two, don’t let that deter you. Join for what you can! You’ll walk away with meaningful practices and a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you.
For those ready to make a commitment to deeper learning, we invite you to register for the full three-part series at a discounted rate. Taken together, the classes build a well-rounded foundation in Ayurvedic living — exploring in detail Ayurvedic diet and digestive types, Ayurvedic Mind management, and how to create a personally balancing lifestyle in synch with natures rhythms through a holistic Ayurvedic lens.
This series is ideal for anyone interested in self-care and conscious living. Yoga teachers and wellness professionals will find it complements their training and provides tools they can apply personally and professionally.
Part 1: Ayurvedic Diet – The Sacred Fire of Digestion
This class will cover the art and wisdom of Ayurvedic eating. Proper eating is akin to practicing daily fire sacrifice. We select, mix and then offer food to the sacred fire of digestion. Why is this fire sacred? Well, it is what turns the outer world, all that we take in, into self. Outer transforms to inner, this fire maintains our life. Like any good ritual there is proper timing, set and setting, ingredients and perhaps most important … intention. We will unpack the concept of agni, the 3 clinical types of agni, and we’ll learn to determine which type we, or our clients have. Herbal remedies and specific practices to balance each of the 3 types will be covered, as well as details on proper food combining. Kindle the sacred on a regular basis by turning each meal into a lovely ritual of self-creation and self-care.
Part 2: Ayurvedic Mind – Awareness as Medicine
This class will explore how Ayurveda views the mind and emotions. Ayurveda is a truly wholistic system of medicine as it addresses, in detail, how to have sustained wellbeing not just in the body, but in the mind and spirit as well. It is not common in Western culture to manage the health of the mind in an ongoing regular way. It is only when more severe imbalances are experienced that we seek professional help. This leaves a giant gap. It is akin to never brushing your teeth and then only seeing a dentist when you get a cavity. Mental hygiene is a very important concept in Ayurveda. The second class of this series will delve into the unique way that Ayurveda views the mind and emotions. We will unfold how the mind and emotions effect the doshas and how the doshas and the qualities of our environment effect the mind. Indispensable mind management and mental hygiene practices will be shared.
Part 3: Ayurvedic Lifestyle – Living with the Rhythm of Nature
Join us to explore how the elements speak to us, so we may live in greater rhythm with nature! The ancient rishis who brought us the system of Ayurveda, looked deeply into the foundational causes of imbalance in regards to health. They observed that 20 qualities of Nature could cause imbalance and likewise could be applied therapeutically to maintain good health. These 20 qualities are referred to as the gunas. Understanding the 20 gunas is fundamental to Ayurveda, so much so that they are often referred to as the “language of Ayurveda”. These qualities are derived from the 5 elements; earth, water, fire, air and space and therefore could also be considered the language of the elements themselves. It is due to the qualities of the elements that we are influenced by climate, season, time of day, food and herbs. All life on earth, all substances, as well as thoughts and actions have these 20 qualities and once you understand them, the entire manifest world can be utilized as medicine. This understanding greatly simplifies Ayurvedic philosophy and is immediately practical to layperson and practitioner alike. Let’s learn how the elements speak to us, so we may live in rhythm with nature.
Meet Your Host | Julie Peterson
Julie is an herbalist, an Ayurvedic Practitioner, and the founder of Singing Springs Botanicals. Through Singing Springs, she offers a curated line of handcrafted herbal remedies that artfully integrate Ayurvedic and Western Herbal traditions. Julie graduated from the Rocky Mountain Center for Botanical Studies in 2002 and from the Ayurvedic Institute (Dr. Vasant Lad’s school) in 2009. A perennial student in both these fields she continues learning with Dr. Robert Svaboda, Acharya Shunya, Vaidya Bharat and Dr. Zach Bush among others. Outside of professional realms, Julie can most often be found tending her organic gardens on a small piece of land in the Uncompagre Valley. When the gardens aren’t in need, she is roaming the San Juan mountains with a heart full of curiosity for deepening relations with all the ranges magic, through foraging, hiking, skiing and climbing.

Common Roots Men's Group
2025-09-04 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | HeadQuarters, 23400 Two Rivers Rd. #46, Basalt, CO, 81621
Building Community, Connection, And Belonging For Men In The Roaring Fork Valley

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Men need spaces to gather sincerely with other men, to express the fullness of their experience, and to witness other men doing the same. Common Roots connects men of the Roaring Fork Valley, sparks brotherhood and fosters a healthy and mature masculine culture in a world where men often “go it alone.”
THIS IS NOT THERAPY. It is a gathering that challenges traditional ideas of support groups through peer empowerment, deep listening, and embodiment for strength, hope and cultural change.
CONVERSATION OF THE MONTH: EMOTIONAL BANK ACCOUNT
In every relationship—whether with a partner, friend, or ourselves—we’re constantly making deposits or withdrawals. Stephen Covey calls this the “emotional bank account.” In this session, we’ll explore how trust, respect, and presence are built (or eroded) through our everyday actions. What does it look like to show up consistently? How do we repair when we’ve made a withdrawal? Let’s get honest about the balance in our relationships—and how we can invest more intentionally.

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Open to men aged 18 and older, including those who identify as maleIf you are unable to register, please email lindsey@headq.orgSnacks and drinks will be providedWe will never turn anyone away, please still come if you are unable to register!

Grief & Honor Raft Retreats
2025-09-05 - 2025-09-07 | Pathfinders, 303E Aspen Airport Business Center, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Experience the healing of honoring life while we float along our beautiful Colorado River.
JULY 11th – 13th | AUG 15th – 17th | SEPT 5th-7th
WILDERNESS HEALING | GRIEF COUNSELORS & GUIDES
NOURISHING FOOD | SUPPORT & COMPANIONSHIP
Fees are on a sliding scale and sponsored by Pathfinders.
Trained raft guides and counselors will be present.
Please call: AllisonDaily 970.379.5276
or RobynHubbard 970.319.6854
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An Evening of Spirit Messages with Becky Hesseltine
2025-09-05 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | True Nature Healing Arts, 100 North 3rd Street, Carbondale, CO, 81623, United States
An Evening of Spirit Messages with Becky Hesseltine
True Nature Healing Arts
100 N 3rd St, Carbondale, CO 81623
Friday, September 5th | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Early Bird $30 through Aug 25th
Full Price $45
Need-based and Generosity Rates also available.
RSVP & Registration required through our ticketing page.
We are thrilled to welcome back the lovely Becky Hesseltine for an enlightening evening where we bridge the gap between this world and the next.
In this sacred space, Evidential Medium Becky Hesseltine will share messages from your departed loved ones, while providing evidence that their soul has survived physical death and that their love continues on. These heartfelt connections serve as a reminder of the bonds that remain intact, inviting participants to embrace a renewed relationship with themselves and their departed that transcends words.
As Becky connects with as many spirits as time allows, it’s important to note that purchasing a ticket does not guarantee a reading for each individual. However, every attendee has the opportunity to be touched by this heartfelt collective experience of spirit messages, and insights shared throughout the evening. This unique event offers an unparalleled opportunity to feel the love and support from those who have passed.
We look forward to welcoming you to a night filled with messages of hope, healing, and everlasting love and connection.
Becky Hesseltine is an evidential medium, psychic, mediumship development teacher, meditation facilitator, and author based in Eagle, Colorado. She is a tested and Certified Medium and serves as a trusted mediumship provider for the Helping Parents Heal Non-Profit Organization, meditation teacher for InsightTimer as well as Co-Author of the bestselling book “The Last Breath: True Stories of Mediumship, The Afterlife, and Messages From Heaven”.
As an evidential medium, Becky has the privilege of connecting with your loved ones in the spirit world, providing you with evidence of who they were during their time on this physical plane. This connection offers a profound understanding that their soul’s existence continues beyond physical death. The messages she receives from spirit loved ones bring healing and foster loving connections with her clients. She has developed and refined her natural mediumistic ability under the most world renowned mediums of our time from the Arthur Findlay College. In addition to offering spirit message events and in-person and zoom readings; she also teaches and mentors students with developing their own natural psychic and mediumship potentials.
Learn more about Becky at BeckyHesseltine.com

Foundations of Biodynamics & Biodynamic Preparations | A Two Part Series with Jared Minori
2025-09-06 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | True Nature Healing Arts, 100 North 3rd Street, Carbondale, CO, 81623, United States
True Nature Peace Garden
Address: 100 N 3rd St, Carbondale, CO 81623
Pt 1 Saturday, August 9th | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Pt 2 Saturday, September 6th | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
These classes can be taken separately, or together for a deeper dive!
Early Bird (individual class) $28 through Aug. 2nd
Full Price (individual class) $35
Scholarships Available (See more through our ticketing page)
Full Series $50
This first class introduces the foundational principles of biodynamic agriculture, exploring how cosmic rhythms, elemental forces, and plant intelligence shape life on Earth.
Learn the basics of the biodynamic calendar and how to apply its wisdom to your garden or farm!
We’ll engage in hands-on observation practices to sharpen your awareness of the living world. This is a beautiful practice in land stewardship, reciprocity, and how to more deeply connect to the natural world around you.
Biodynamics Part 1- Seeing the World Anew: Foundations of Biodynamics
Experiential exploration in the garden to work hands on with a biodynamic preparation plant like nettle or yarrow and facilitate an observation on how we can sharpen our senses to the natural world.
Part 2- Biodynamic Preparations: Soil Amendments of the Future
Explore agriculture and the biodynamic preparations through both a scientific and spiritual lens. From the decomposition of herbs in animal organs to the dynamics of structured water and vortex stirring, this class will explain the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of using the biodynamic preparations in your gardens and farms.
What is Biodynamics?
The history
My perspective
How it’s used
The Earth as a Cosmic Being
Lime/clay/silica Matrix
The Ethers – Earth, Water, Air, Fire
How we see the ethers in the world
The Biodynamic Calendar 101
Maria Thun and Stella Natura
Planetary rhythms and their connection to life
How to read the calendar and apply that to your gardens, farms, beekeeping, etc.
Practicum: Goethean observation as a form of phenomenology
Meet Your Host-
Jared Minori is a young farmer, educator, student, and current Development Director at Sustainable Settings. Jared has experience managing dynamic farm operations and educating others on biodynamics, permaculture design, compost making, animal husbandry, and more. He has managed vegetable and animal operations in Pennsylvania, a vineyard and olive orchard in California, and has managed Sustainable Settings here in Carbondale. He loves to think about how cultivating healthy soil can nourish our communities and enliven our food systems.

Self-Realization Fellowship | Monthly Community Meditation
2025-09-07 09:00 - 2026-02-08 10:30 (America/Denver) | True Nature, 100 N 3rd St, Carbondale, CO, 81623
MONTHLY SUNDAY MORNING MEDITATION
All are welcome to attend the monthly SRF Community Meditation offering, based on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda.
Meetings are held on the first Sunday of each month in the Meditation Room on the second floor of True Nature. This is a donation based offering.
Arrival Time: 9:00 a.m. (to settle in)
Service Begins Promptly: 9:15 a.m.
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.
“Reform yourself, and you will reform thousands.” — Paramahansa Yogananda
“You realize that all along there was something tremendous within you and you did not know it.”
– Paramahansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi
Paramahansa Yogananda (1893–1952) is widely recognized as one of the most influential spiritual figures of the 20th century and has been hailed as the “Father of Yoga in the West.” Born in India, he came to the United States in 1920, where he spent more than 30 years teaching India’s ancient science of meditation and the art of balanced living.
His many books have introduced millions to the universal truths underlying the world’s spiritual traditions. The award-winning documentary Awake: The Life of Yogananda was released in 2014 and continues to inspire audiences around the world.
Yogananda’s legacy continues through the Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF), the organization he founded in 1920 to disseminate the teachings of Kriya Yoga. Through its global outreach, SRF aims to awaken a deeper understanding of the harmony underlying all true religions and to foster a greater expression of divine love—the love that unites all people in their oneness with God.
Paramahansa Yogananda welcomed seekers of every faith. The benefits of the scientific methods of yoga he taught do not depend on belief, but arise from direct personal experience of the Divine.
Suggested Reading:
Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
To Learn More:
Explore Yogananda’s teachings, Kriya Yoga, and the complete SRF path at yogananda.org
https://www.truenaturehealingarts.com/events-workshops

Shamanic Journeying Training - Without Plant Medicine with Meghan Gilroy
2025-09-07 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | True Nature Healing Arts, 100 North 3rd Street, Carbondale, CO, 81623, United States
Shamanic Journeying Training – Without Plant Medicine
Sunday, September 7th | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
True Nature
100 N 3rd St. Carbondale, CO
Early Bird $108 through Sept 2nd
Full Price $128
Need-based Access Rate and Generosity Rates Available
REGISTER NOW through our ticketing page!
Are you seeking a powerful way to connect with Spirit, receive soul guidance, and experience healing—without relying on psychedelics or plant medicine like ayahuasca, peyote, or psilocybin?
While plant medicine is a potent trending tool, many feel called to a different path—one rooted in sovereignty, safety, and self-mastery. Whether you’re a parent who wants to stay grounded after a spiritual experience, someone committed to a sober, culturally respectful way of connecting to Spirit, or you want to integrate a previous plant medicine journey, this retreat offers a powerful alternative.
Led by shamanic healer and spiritual mentor Meghan Gilroy, you’ll be guided through a deep, substance-free shamanic journey that leaves you fully present—able to pick up your kids or head to dinner. You’ll gain profound clarity, intuitive insight, and safe access to your inner guidance—without losing control or feeling ungrounded.
This retreat is also a training. You’ll learn a repeatable journeying method you can use at home or with clients, family, or groups. Coaches, healers, and facilitators will walk away with a clear structure to bring this sacred practice into their work.
During the retreat, you will:
• Experience a guided shamanic journey – no substances needed
• Clarify a soul question related to your life, work
• Discover your natural intuitive channel
• Learn a safe, repeatable method to use at home or with clients
This experience is designed for empaths, coaches, healers, and spiritually curious seekers who desire an accessible, sacred path to healing and clarity—rooted in integrity, self-trust, and sobriety.
No plant medicine. Just you, your soul, and Spirit.
There will be a break for lunch where you can eat at our cafe or bring your own lunch.
Please bring your journal, a sacred object for our altar to represent your soul question or intent for yourself and wear comfortable clothing to sit or lay on the floor.
Meet Your Host | Meghan Gilroy
Meghan is a shamanic healer, spiritual mentor, and light amplifier who guides you to answer the call of your soul, amplify your sacred light, and activate your lit-up life so together we can uplift our world. She was named a shaman and spiritual teacher by don Miguel Ruiz, author of “The Four Agreements” in her early twenties in a lineage that does not rely on plant medicine. She weaves timeless feminine wisdom and spirituality into modern spiritual practices, empowering healers, spiritual entrepreneurs and the spiritually curious to create lives of purpose and fulfillment so we ignite a ripple effect that flows through our families, our communities, and Mother Earth.

Sacred Brotherhood Conversations with Kyle Jason Leitzke
2025-09-09 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Denver)
Transformative monthly meetings to deeply connect with other heart-centered men committed to personal development.
Sacred Brotherhood Conversations are open meetings for heart-centered male identified individuals committed to their personal growth and fulfillment.
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.
Each circle includes intentional agreements, introductions, group discussions, and transformative self-development tools to help you elevate from ordinary to extraordinary.
In these circles you will:
Connect deeply with yourself and other men – moving beyond isolation and fostering growth with the power of authentic relationships.
Cultivate compassionate communication – mastering emotional awareness to improve any relationship in your life.
Replenish your spirit – leave each meeting renewed, inspired, and ready to thrive.
Schedule and topics:
July 8th: Living Free
August 12th: Embracing Responsibility
September 9th: Harvesting Clarity
Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm
Please register for each event.
Location: Meditation room upstairs in True Nature Healing Arts.
Cost: This is a donation based event, suggested $15-30 in order to help keep this offering sustainable. Every man will be welcome and treated equitably regardless of donation.
Space is limited – Reserve your place now and take a step towards connection, growth, and fulfillment.
What Men are saying about Sacred Brotherhood:
“Great experience from Sacred Brotherhood. It’s definitely something I want to continue. I am learning how valuable it is to have a community of people who care about your well-being and spiritual growth. It has taken me decades to understand this. Thank you for providing the environment for us to feel comfortable to open up.”
“I enjoyed the container with Kyle tremendously. The vibe was great, the chemistry worked, the pace was wonderful. I feel that you gave a great workout for ‘different areas of heart matters’. And it was welcoming and open. From my side it couldn’t have been a better first experience.”
“This circle helped me more than words can describe.”
*If you are interested in having young men under 18 attend, please reach out to the facilitator at support@kylejasonleitzke.com.

Living Ayurveda | Part 2: Ayurvedic Mind - Awareness as Medicine with Julie Peterson
2025-09-11 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | True Nature, 100 N 3rd St, Carbondale, CO, 81623
Living Ayurveda | Part 2: Ayurvedic Mind – Awareness as Medicine with Julie Peterson
September 11th | 5:30-7:30PM | True Nature Kiva
True Nature Healing Arts
100 N 3rd St Carbondale, CO
Full Series (Three Parts) $90
Individual Session $38 Each
Need-based Access Rate Available
Join us for one, two or all three sessions! Register now through our ticketing page!
September 4th | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Part 1: Ayurvedic Diet – The Sacred Fire of Digestion
September 11th | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Part 2: Ayurvedic Mind – Awareness as Medicine
September 18th | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Part 3: Ayurvedic Lifestyle – Living with the Rhythm of Nature
This accessible and enriching series is designed for anyone looking to live with more balance, intention, and vitality. Whether you’re new to Ayurveda or seeking practical ways to feel more aligned in body, mind, and spirit, these classes offer timeless tools that can be easily integrated into everyday life.
Each session stands on its own and offers valuable insights — so if your schedule only allows you to attend one or two, don’t let that deter you. Join for what you can! You’ll walk away with meaningful practices and a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you.
For those ready to make a commitment to deeper learning, we invite you to register for the full three-part series at a discounted rate. Taken together, the classes build a well-rounded foundation in Ayurvedic living — exploring in detail Ayurvedic diet and digestive types, Ayurvedic Mind management, and how to create a personally balancing lifestyle in synch with natures rhythms through a holistic Ayurvedic lens.
This series is ideal for anyone interested in self-care and conscious living. Yoga teachers and wellness professionals will find it complements their training and provides tools they can apply personally and professionally.
Part 1: Ayurvedic Diet – The Sacred Fire of Digestion
This class will cover the art and wisdom of Ayurvedic eating. Proper eating is akin to practicing daily fire sacrifice. We select, mix and then offer food to the sacred fire of digestion. Why is this fire sacred? Well, it is what turns the outer world, all that we take in, into self. Outer transforms to inner, this fire maintains our life. Like any good ritual there is proper timing, set and setting, ingredients and perhaps most important … intention. We will unpack the concept of agni, the 3 clinical types of agni, and we’ll learn to determine which type we, or our clients have. Herbal remedies and specific practices to balance each of the 3 types will be covered, as well as details on proper food combining. Kindle the sacred on a regular basis by turning each meal into a lovely ritual of self-creation and self-care.
Part 2: Ayurvedic Mind – Awareness as Medicine
This class will explore how Ayurveda views the mind and emotions. Ayurveda is a truly wholistic system of medicine as it addresses, in detail, how to have sustained wellbeing not just in the body, but in the mind and spirit as well. It is not common in Western culture to manage the health of the mind in an ongoing regular way. It is only when more severe imbalances are experienced that we seek professional help. This leaves a giant gap. It is akin to never brushing your teeth and then only seeing a dentist when you get a cavity. Mental hygiene is a very important concept in Ayurveda. The second class of this series will delve into the unique way that Ayurveda views the mind and emotions. We will unfold how the mind and emotions effect the doshas and how the doshas and the qualities of our environment effect the mind. Indispensable mind management and mental hygiene practices will be shared.
Part 3: Ayurvedic Lifestyle – Living with the Rhythm of Nature
Join us to explore how the elements speak to us, so we may live in greater rhythm with nature! The ancient rishis who brought us the system of Ayurveda, looked deeply into the foundational causes of imbalance in regards to health. They observed that 20 qualities of Nature could cause imbalance and likewise could be applied therapeutically to maintain good health. These 20 qualities are referred to as the gunas. Understanding the 20 gunas is fundamental to Ayurveda, so much so that they are often referred to as the “language of Ayurveda”. These qualities are derived from the 5 elements; earth, water, fire, air and space and therefore could also be considered the language of the elements themselves. It is due to the qualities of the elements that we are influenced by climate, season, time of day, food and herbs. All life on earth, all substances, as well as thoughts and actions have these 20 qualities and once you understand them, the entire manifest world can be utilized as medicine. This understanding greatly simplifies Ayurvedic philosophy and is immediately practical to layperson and practitioner alike. Let’s learn how the elements speak to us, so we may live in rhythm with nature.
Meet Your Host | Julie Peterson
Julie is an herbalist, an Ayurvedic Practitioner, and the founder of Singing Springs Botanicals. Through Singing Springs, she offers a curated line of handcrafted herbal remedies that artfully integrate Ayurvedic and Western Herbal traditions. Julie graduated from the Rocky Mountain Center for Botanical Studies in 2002 and from the Ayurvedic Institute (Dr. Vasant Lad’s school) in 2009. A perennial student in both these fields she continues learning with Dr. Robert Svaboda, Acharya Shunya, Vaidya Bharat and Dr. Zach Bush among others. Outside of professional realms, Julie can most often be found tending her organic gardens on a small piece of land in the Uncompagre Valley. When the gardens aren’t in need, she is roaming the San Juan mountains with a heart full of curiosity for deepening relations with all the ranges magic, through foraging, hiking, skiing and climbing.
