More Than a Rafting Trip 

Most men rarely get the chance to truly step away—from work, responsibilities, screens, and the constant pressure to keep moving.

This weekend is an invitation to slow down.

Set along Colorado’s beautiful Upper Colorado River, we’ll spend three days rafting, sharing nourishing meals, practicing mindfulness, yoga, sitting around the fire, and connecting with a group of genuinely good men.

With lodging, meals, boats, gear, and shuttles all taken care of, you can simply arrive and be part of the experience.

You’ll leave feeling more grounded, more connected, and more alive—and bring some of that clarity home with you.

Who This Weekend Is For 

This weekend is for men who are ready to step away from the usual pace of life and reconnect—with themselves, the natural world, and a community of genuinely good men.

You don’t need to be an experienced rafter, practice meditation, or have attended a men’s group before.

You simply need to be open to:

• Spending meaningful time outdoors
• Genuine conversation and connection
• Mindfulness and personal reflection
• A little adventure and a lot of laughter
• Showing up as you are—without needing to impress anyone

Men of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome.

If you’re craving more presence, connection, adventure, and space to remember what matters, you’ll feel at home here.

Everything Is Taken Care Of 

This weekend is designed so you can step away from the usual responsibilities and fully arrive.

From the moment you check in at State Bridge Lodge, the details are handled—comfortable lodging, nourishing meals, rafting equipment, shuttles, river planning, and thoughtful guidance throughout the weekend.

You won’t need to organize gear, plan meals, or figure out logistics.

Just bring yourself, a willingness to unplug, and a sense of adventure.

With less to manage, there’s more room for what matters: the river, the mountains, genuine connection, meaningful reflection, and a whole lot of fun.

The Setting

We’ll spend three days based at State Bridge Lodge, surrounded by the canyons, cottonwoods, and open skies of Colorado’s Upper Colorado River.

• Comfortable riverside lodging
• Warm summer days and cool Colorado evenings
• Beautiful canyon views, wildlife, and wide-open skies
• Mostly scenic floating with a few fun, splashy sections
• Plenty of space to unplug, relax, and enjoy being outside

No prior rafting experience is required. We’ll provide the boats, gear, shuttles, and guidance you need to feel comfortable and enjoy the adventure.

Just bring a willingness to participate, connect, and experience something memorable together.

Mornings — Begin with Presence 

We’ll begin each morning slowly, with guided meditation, gentle movement, and time to settle into the day.

Afterward, we’ll gather for a nourishing breakfast and prepare for the river—unhurried, grounded, and ready for the adventure ahead.

These simple morning practices help us step out of our usual momentum and reconnect with our bodies, the natural world, and what matters most.

No experience with meditation or yoga is needed. Just come as you are.

Days — The River Is Our Teacher 

There’s something about moving down a river that brings you fully into the present moment.

Together, we’ll experience two distinct stretches of the Upper Colorado—beginning with a relaxed scenic float and building toward a more adventurous run through its beautiful canyons and rapids.

Along the way, there will be time to paddle and play, take in the landscape, share meaningful conversations, and enjoy the simple freedom of being outside together.

Mindfulness will be woven naturally into the experience—not as another thing to accomplish, but as an invitation to slow down, pay attention, and become more fully alive.

Some lessons arrive in stillness.

Others find us on the river.

Evenings — Gather Around the Fire

After a full day on the river, we’ll return to State Bridge Lodge for a nourishing dinner, time to unwind, and an evening around the fire.

There will be space for laughter, meaningful conversation, storytelling, and the kind of connection that happens naturally when men slow down and let their guard down.

Some evenings may include a guided reflection or group practice. Others may simply invite us to relax beneath the stars and enjoy being together.

Nothing forced. Nothing to perform.

Just good food, a warm fire, and genuine connection.

What You’ll Carry Home 

The weekend may end on Sunday, but the experience is designed to stay with you.

You’ll return home with:

• A clearer, steadier mind
• A renewed connection to yourself and the natural world
• Practical mindfulness tools for everyday life
• Meaningful friendships with men who value authenticity and growth
• Memories of adventure, laughter, and time well spent
• A deeper sense of what matters—and how you want to live

You won’t leave with a long list of things to fix or accomplish.

You’ll leave feeling more grounded, connected, and alive—ready to bring that presence back to your relationships, your work, and your life.

How We’ll Guide the Weekend

This weekend will be thoughtfully guided without feeling overly scheduled.

We’ll offer mindfulness practices, facilitate meaningful conversations, and create opportunities for reflection and connection—all woven naturally into the rhythm of the river and the weekend.

Your guides will be right there alongside you: rafting, sharing meals, sitting around the fire, and participating as part of the group.

There’s nothing to accomplish and no pressure to share more than feels right.

Come as you are. We’ll take care of the details so you can settle in, be present, and fully experience the weekend.

Logistics at a Glance

• Dates: June 11-13, 2027

•  Location: State Bridge Lodge, Upper Colorado River, Colorado

•  Group Size: Approximately 20-25 men

•  Style: Self-guided rafting and riverside camping

•  Food: Prepared meals 

From the Men Who've Experienced It

Real reflections from men who joined us on the river.

Meet Your Guides 

This weekend will be guided by four men who bring complementary experience in mindfulness, movement, personal growth, and life on the river.

We’ll be alongside you throughout the weekend—not only leading practices and facilitating conversations, but rafting, sharing meals, laughing, and participating as part of the group.