Adventure Awaits
Important Last minute tips & information
Less than two weeks until we gather to rest, explore, move and connect!
If you haven’t done so already, now is the time to download WhatsApp. This is how we will be communicating with our retreat group prior to and during our adventure. We will start using WhatsApp today!
Click here to download WhatsApp
Shuttles to Springdale
Are you taking a shuttle to Springdale? Let’s get you connected with other attendees that are too! Let us know via WhatsApp.
As a reminder, here are your shuttle options:
If you are flying in to Las Vegas and in need of transportation to Springdale:
If you are flying in to Saint George and in need of transportation to Springdale:
Red Rock Shuttle: 435-635-9104
Zion Guru can pick you up in Saint George and transport to Nama-Stay
Address to Nama-Stay Retreat Center
There will be plenty of parking on site for those of you renting a car.
Nama-Stay is less than half a mile from the Zion National Park main entrance and 500 feet from the nearest Free Shuttle stop. It is also five minutes by foot to seven different restaurants, a grocery store, gifts shops, and more.
Please note, check in is at 4:00pm. As a boutique retreat center, they are not able to provide early check in.
Zion Hike Information/Gear Pick Up
The Zion Narrows is an amazing adventure into a river system cradled by 1500 foot tall sandstone walls. Unlike any other hike in the world, the Narrows hike requires hiking in and crossing through the Virgin River as it cuts through Zion National Park.
We have reserved specialized footwear, dry gear, walking sticks for each of you from Zion Guru. Your gear can be picked up Sunday between 2:00pm-7:30pm.
As mentioned on the packing list, we recommend you bring a hiking backpack. Waterbottles will be provided.
UPDATE: Book Your Sunday Adventure TODAY
(like, actually TODAY!)
Sunday of our retreat is for exploring. Breakfast will be available at 9:00am. The rest of the day is yours!
If it helps with your planning, we will be offering a 4:00pm Yoga Workshop and a 4:45pm Yoga Class followed by a group dinner at 7:00pm.
Canyoneering
Please note: The guide service for the half day canyoneering adventure we had been working with sold out.
Not to worry! We have put a hold on a group reservation with Rock Odyssey. Check them out here.
To ensure the best pricing, Rock Odyssey has requested a headcount for our group. Kindly respond in WhatsApp to Haley if you are planning on participating in the canyoneering by 5:00pm Friday, October 6th. Once the headcount has been submitted, we will send you information to finalize your reservation.
E-Bike Ride
Janette will be taking an e-bike ride through Zion National Park and you are welcome to ride along! You can ride on your own and explore the park as long as you’d like.
You can rent an e-bike for half a day or for 2.5 hours (called a Joyride rental). For half day rentals, click here to reserve online. (Joyride rentals are walk-in only at Zion Guru._ Since Sunday is a popular day to explore the park, rentals are going fast! We encourage you to receive a half day rent online ASAP.
Spa Services
For a traditional spa-like experience, visit Cliffrose Spa
435-429-7800*
*Mention Ignite Your Spark retreat when booking to enjoy 20% discount.
For a more holistic massage experience, book your service at Massage Zion
435-669-4469
Tentative Itinerary
Upon arrival, we will provide a detailed itinerary. Until then, here is a tentative timeline of events.
Saturday
4:00pm Arrival
5:00pm Happy Hour/Welcome at NamaStay House
6:00pm Dinner
8:00pm Welcome Yin
Sunday
Morning practice
Breakfast/Brunch
Explore!
Narrows Hike gear pickup by end of day at Zion Guru
Yoga Workshop
Togetherness Yoga Class
Group dinner at Anthera at Cliffrose Lodge
Monday
Morning practice
Breakfast
Narrows Hike
Soundbath
Dinner at NamaStay
Tuesday
Farwell Flow
Brunch To-Go: Check out by 11:00am
Yoga mats are available at NamaStay
Or you are welcome to bring your own mat.
Additional info:
Groceries or other items can be purchased at Sol Foods which is a three minute walk from NamaStay. Please note, Utah has very strict liquor laws. NamaStay Retreat Center does not have a liquor license, however alcoholic beverages can be consumed in the NamaStay House or in your individual suites. There is a Utah State Liquor Store half a mile up the road next to Switchback. Note, it is not open on Sundays.
Zion National Park Information: Click Here
We will provide details and instructions on obtaining your park pass upon arrival.
Looking for a good guide book to read up about Zion National Park? We recommend Lonely Planet Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks 5 (National Parks Guide). Click here for Amazon link.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at retreats@sparkhotyogastudio.com.