Beloved of the Earth

San Juan River Yoga & Meditation Retreat

June 21-24, 2026 | Bluff, Utah

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Celebrate the summer Solstice.

Awaken to your own light.

Restore in Community

Spend four days and three nights rafting and camping along the edge of Bears Ears National Monument on the San Juan River in Utah.

This Class II section of the San Juan offers easy floating and gentle rapids amongst dramatic red rock scenery, as well as the opportunity to view Ancestral Puebloan ruins, pictographs, and petroglyphs.

We will have one layover day, where we will cultivate spaciousness through slowing down, embodied practice, and internal reflection.

The next day, we’ll continue downriver, where we’ll enjoy opportunities for swimming, hiking, and maybe even spotting protected bighorn sheep.

Reconnect with the truth that you belong deeply to the natural world, that you are Beloved of the Earth.

We strive to hold space for you that is inclusive and affirming, that honors the dignity of every life, the land, and the lineages of contemplative practices.

This trip is welcome to all, including LGBTQ+ and BIPOC folks.

To support the deepening of our practice and community, this trip centers around body liberation and is free of alcohol, other substances, and diet culture.

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Follow the currents of the river to explore your inner longings, pleasures, and creative power.

Meet Your Retreat Facilitators

Melissa Keller (she/her) is a RYT-500 and Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner. Melissa grew up in Arizona and spent her childhood exploring the Four Corners region, where her grandparents and parents were wilderness guides. Her classes infuse yoga philosophy, alignment based vinyasa, and nervous system regulation skills to create an environment for students to gain a felt-sense of safety, strength, connection, and acceptance of the present moment. Melissa is passionate about the healing potential of movement and creativity on and off the mat. Her own healing journey serves as a foundation to support others on their paths. She loves music, camping, water, and gardening with her family. She is the founder and owner of Awaken Heart Somatics, a somatic therapy practice offering tele-psychotherapy in Minnesota and Arizona. Melissa lives and teaches on Dakota and Ojibwe land now known as Minneapolis, MN.

Andrea Meronuck (she/her) is a somatic & transformational coach. Her work is grounded in supporting folks to trust themselves more deeply. She helps people to open honestly to their full human experiences, gives permission & approval to what has been cast into the inner shadows, & helps people find more satisfying intimacy. She is a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, Body Trust® Practitioner & Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher. She loves body based energy practices of yoga & qigong. Andrea teaches emotional regulation, embodiment, and intuitive ritual practice and has lead several meditation retreats. She loves swimming, hiking and camping and has been the trip leader of numerous private San Juan River trips.

“ I felt so much support from the Earth! So grounding and so rooted. A reminder to continuously connect with that whenever I feel out of sorts or out of balance.” -2024 retreat participant

Want to enhance your retreat experience?

Book a Massage.

Jennie (she/her) is a licensed massage therapist who brings a love of movement, nature, and deep connection into everything she does. Some of her favorite memories come from teaching yoga on Colorado River Trips and offering impromptu massages on rafts or under the stars. Her approach is intuitive, therapeutic, and grounded. She weaves together myofascial, deep tissue, and cranial sacral techniques to meet each person where they’re at. Jennie runs True Roots, a queer-centered practice based on Kinlani lands, where she creates space for folks who don’t always feel like they belong in typical wellness settings. With her, you can count on showing up exactly as you are and being met with care and curiosity.

To book a massage for Beloved of the Earth, contact Jennie Pearl.

“Morning silence is such a powerful way to start the day. Falling asleep to the sounds of [the] river under the stars is magical. The facilitators show reverence for the land in deep alignment with the spirit of the practices.”

-2025 trip participant

Join Us

June 21-24, 2026 on the San Juan River near Bluff, Utah

4 days, 3 nights rafting & camping along the river from Sand Island to Mexican Hat, a gentle & fun Class II section of the river
Two yoga & meditation sessions daily
Opportunities to hike, swim, paddle, & explore ancient sites
1:1 check ins with facilitators
Meals & river gear provided by Oars
$1849 (Cost does not include massage)

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“The practices were so powerful and effective, even as someone who has practiced yoga and meditation for years. What a sacred space to practice in and share with others!”

-2024 retreat participant