Grow the Goodness In Us
4-Day, 4-Night Self-Realization Retreat
Thursday September, 28th - Monday, October 2nd
Evergeen, CO
They say “it takes a village”…
so we’re gonna build one…
1 part personal growth, health & meditation retreat,
1 part intimate, ecstatic dance music festival,
1 part silly-ass adult summer camp in the BEAUTIFUL Rocky Mountains…
ALL PARTS community-driven incubator for becoming our best selves, together.
You’ll leave the weekend feeling clear, nourished, inspired, heart opened, connected, supported and in love with life!
Quiggy’s retreats have been unlike any other experience I've attended. They’ve been an opportunity to reflect, reset, and get silly. Quiggy creates a structure and sanctuary for participants to be intentional, vulnerable, and authentic. He's a master at creating an environment in which everyone feels safe and welcome, while simultaneously pushing us to explore new questions and topics. While Quiggy leads the experience, it is in many ways co-created by it's participants who each contribute a part of themselves to it. I've left each year with new friends and a fresh perspective on life.
- Winslow, Burning Quigg 2021 & Bruhmaviharaland 2022
Group pic from Burning Quigg 2021 (in Pennsylvania). Burning Quigg was my first retreat, borrowing the community-contribution scheme of Burning Man. Everybody pitched in, leading yoga classes, cooking meals, running the tie-dye table. Each year we custom tie-dye an article of clothing. In 2022, we did bucket hats!
What Is This Retreat All About?!
Grow the Goodness In Us is all about busting the myth of the self-made [hu]man.
Because we are all truly interconnected, in no small way by the influence we have on others and the impact others have on us. It’s taken a village to make you who you are today - all the interactions, big and small, with teachers, role models, rivals, lovers, friends and strangers. And so in intentionally creating a community of care, courage, celebration, and silliness, we can leverage the power of the village to help one another become more of who we really want to be moving forward.
Our best selves are made possible by, and inspire, each other.
This retreat is all about your own personal growth, in the context of the greater good.
This village you are choosing to take part in is based on my own story…
Because I “grew up” (meaning: the best version of myself has been shaped by) on three different types of intimate learning experiences:
summer camps, music festivals and meditation retreats.
Each offers a uniquely beautiful opportunity for growth, for connection and for celebration of life.
SUMMER CAMP VIBES:
Attending summer camp as a teen, and mentoring youth in summer camps throughout my twenties taught me the value of preserving our inner child - that we don’t have to grow old, grumpy and jaded. Our inner child is always at home in our hearts, and that life is better when treated with playfulness and joy. I’m a silly, silly man, as a result. And in Grow the Goodness In Us, I’ll bring you all the best that Summer camp has to offer: team building activities that bring us closer as human beings, ridonkulous improv games that immediately disarm the walls separating us, and the co-living experience of eating, sleeping, shitting, playing, learning, laughing, falling, getting back up, healing and growing alongside one another that Summer camp has taught me.
MUSIC FESTIVAL VIBES:
Secondly, I’ve found music festivals to be the ultimate playgrounds for the soul. You may enter the weekend not knowing most or all of your crew. But guaranteed that you leave as a family. It’s the rough and tumble camping experience, the smelly armpits, the magnificent adventure of discovering new, wild things around each corner together that accelerates a bond in a few days that may otherwise take years to form. Some of my best friends have come from these experiences, and it’s my intention to create such a deeply connecting community experience.
On top of that, ecstatic dance has been an integral part of healing my body and my relationship with self. Dance has the power to express our truth, release what no longer serves us, and help us embody the best version of ourselves. We’ll be dancing a lot over the weekend. Dancing with (our human wholeness). Dancing out (what we are ready to leave behind). And dancing in (the best version of ourselves).
MEDITATION RETREAT VIBES:
Finally, meditation as a practice has shaped, and continues to shape, me into a loving, empowered human capable of changing the world within himself, and the one without. Meditation retreats have served as the grounds for deepening my human capacity and expanding my heart and soul. They’ve illuminated who I truly am and how infinitely capable I am of creating a life worth loving. I know intimately the gifts that a meditation practice can offer us - a deeper felt sense of gratitude, presence, emotional resiliency, and connection to others. As such, I’ve got a passionate commitment to developing my own daily practice and to sharing the benefits of meditation far and wide - in my coaching, in the communities I build and in this experience.
With fun, celebration and playfulness as the backdrop, the purpose of this retreat is to dive deeply into ourselves, together. To realize what the best version of ourselves looks and feels like, identify and release whats getting in our way, and nourish and support each other unconditionally in creating enduring health, happiness, passion and purpose.
Who Is This For?
This is for everyone. At least anybody who reads the above and thinks “fuck yeah, that sounds awesome!” We all want, deserve and are fully capable of creating happiness. Of feeling healthy - energized, full, present with life. Of imagining and designing a life that lights us the f up. And of doing that alongside other beautiful, inspiring humans who love and care for us as much as we for them.
If you are feeling good and ready to have the time of your fucking life, this retreat is for you.
If you are on the cusp of creating a more brilliant life for yourself and want the power up, this retreat is for you.
If you are feeling stuck, beating yourself up and need the love and support to show you the way, this retreat is for you.
Wherever you are. Whoever you are. You are welcome. And loved - warts and all.
Everything, and everyone belongs.
Because we humans are perfectly imperfect. The human experience is a challenging one that holds so much beauty when we welcome it all with open arms. Thats what this space is for. To gift you the permission to sit with your struggles, hold and heal whats ready to be healed, get clear on what deeper happiness truly looks like for you, make it a fucking reality, and celebrate life alongside a team of generous and gifted souls.
“Quiggy created such a moving and meaningful weekend…everyone came in seeking growth and was willing to be vulnerable and live authentically. There was care and respect. People building each other up. Acting on what they were hearing others say. Asking questions/being supportive. It was beautiful weekend of celebration, dancing, introspection and growth. Thank you for creating the environment in which this could all happen.”
-Rob, Burning Quigg 2021, Bruhmaviharaland 2022 and 6-Month Coaching Client
With his gentle guidance Quiggy created a safe and nurturing space for self-exploration and introspection. He effortlessly connected with each participant, recognizing and respecting their individuality. Teachings went beyond the surface level, delving deep into the realms of mindfulness and self-awareness. Gentle encouragement and insightful reflections inspired me to reframe my perceived limitations. However, what truly made this retreat extraordinary was the sense of community and connection fostered by Quiggy. He skillfully facilitated an environment where like-minded individuals came together to share their experiences, vulnerabilities, and aspirations. I was deeply touched by every single person that I met and spent time with! Bruhmaviharaland provided me with a sense of belonging and connection towards community, self-discovery, and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking profound personal growth!
- Simona, Bruhmaviharaland 2022
THE TUNES:
Finally, we’ll be bumping a lot of funky and eclectic electronic dance music throughout the weekend: disco, progressive and tech house, experimental bass, hip hop, electro soul, heart-centered, high-vibe and more. If you love dance music, you are in the right place! You’ll hear things you know well and discover new sounds you’ll leave loving - Because sharing new, wild, weird and wonderful music is my primary love language. As such, it’s truly an honor and a pleasure to get to create three unique, intentional musical journeys for you over the course of the weekend.
If you want to get a taste of what’s in store, come check out a Quiggstatic Dance or give a listen to one of my ecstatic dance mixes to catch the vibe!
What You’ll Leave With:
Actionable clarity. Steps and the energy to take inspired action toward creating the a life you’ll love living beyond the retreat.
A skill to sit with your heavy emotions, to process and release that which gets you stuck and rules you unconsciously.
A big fucking smile on your face. You’ll dance, soak up the sun, drop your jaw over the views, laugh your ass off and more. This will be wildly FUN.
A full heart. You’ll learn to more deeply appreciate and love yourself. You’ll know your strengths and have cultivated a more loving, empowered inner dialogue.
Belief in yourself. We’ll climb a mountain together. You’ll develop discipline committing to a morning routine. Be championed by the group. Get clear on where you are going. And you WILL leave feeling ready to get there.
The most incredible family. A support network that truly believes in your best self and welcomes them to this world.
Whats Included?
4 nights accommodation in dorm-style co-living
20 minute pre-retreat intention setting coaching call with me
Daily workshops, meditations, group and partner work, solo journal prompts and more to help us grow the goodness within.
Daily dance parties to cement our learnings and celebrate life (powered by some serious sound)
Free, unstructured time to relax, soak up the views in the hot tub, explore local trails and integrate
Regular team building and improv games to build intimacy and ease
an opportunity to put the distractions of your phone down and be present in your own energy for a weekend
An epic group hike to summit a mountain
Custom tie-dye of our retreat shirt
Optional add-ons for myofascial release or Thai massage, reiki healing, and/or astrology readings from incredible local practitioners
Support arranging carpool from the Denver Airport, for those arriving from out-of-state
Coaching support throughout the weekend from myself, to ensure that this experience is nothing short of miraculous
The bucket hats of Bruhmaviharaland 2022! The four Bramaviharas are the heart-qualities of loving kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity, as taught and practiced in Buddhist tradition. We’ll be learning and practicing loving-kindness and self-compassion techniques to open our hearts throughout the weekend.
One of the most cherished aspects of Burning Quigg was the genuine connections I made with fellow attendees. The bonds formed during our time together were deep, meaningful, and infused with a sense of authenticity. The shared experiences, vulnerable conversations, and joyful celebrations forged friendships that have endured far beyond the retreat. It was truly a gift to connect with like-minded souls and to be surrounded by a tribe of individuals committed to personal and collective growth.
While the memories of the dance parties still bring a smile to my face, it is the balance you struck between celebration and intentional personal growth that left a lasting impression. You brought so many people from different walks of life together. Burning Quigg was not just a festival of exuberance but also a sanctuary where we learned to embrace the beauty of life, appreciate the present moment, and nurture our own well-being.
- Chris, Burning Quigg 2021
The insights and tools I gained from the retreat continue to shape my life in profound ways. I am more attuned to my own inner voice, more aware of my strengths, and more confident in pursuing my dreams. The growth I experienced under your guidance has been a catalyst for positive change in my life and relationships, and I am forever grateful for that.
“Isn’t it wonderful to have The Gracious Goat?!!” One of our favorite, silly improv games, played at Bruhmaviharaland 2022.
Retreat Outline:
(And/or watch the recording from the info session)
Daily Anchor Points
(regular daily occurrences you can count on to provide structure and consistency):
Morning routine - how you start your day is up to you. Whats encouraged is a morning practice that sets a powerful, loving tone for your day and the weekend. This will help you build personal power independent from the influence of others.
Ample self-reflective, creative free time with optional journal prompts
Easy grab coffee, tea and breakfast
Family lunch
Yoga Nidra Siesta (optional)
Late Afternoon/Evening Ecstatic Dance
Silent Sunset Hour - a mindfulness practice to put the day down and appreciate the little things in life
Family Dinner
Evening free time & hot tub hangs!
Thursday Evening
Laying the Groundwork
We’ll arrive and settle in on Thursday evening before taking some time to establish a loving container for the weekend.
We’ll start get to know each other on that deep, playful, soul level right out the gates - Guided meditation and goofy improv games will break the ice real quick! You’ll immediately feel comfortable being your damn-fine-self around your new friends and family, softening and opening for the weekend ahead. We’ll set intentions, create our morning routines and pick our Gratability (gratitude AND accountability) buddies for the weekend before getting a good nights rest!
Friday
Planting and Nourishing Our Seeds:
Day 1 is all about getting clear and confident about what you want to create over the weekend, and in your life. We’ll start to answer questions such as:
“What does my best fucking life look like?”
“Am I living it currently? If not, why not?”
“How might my life be deepened? Perhaps with presence, purpose, gratitude?”
“What are my strengths? My gifts? My goals? My dreams? My passions?”
“What do I need from the group to support me in rising into the best version of myself?”
Morning and afternoon sessions will be embodied in the early evening with a LOVEPOWERFUNK ecstatic dance party!
Saturday
Pulling Weeds & Letting Go
Day 2 is all about releasing whats getting in your way. We’ll identify blocks: limiting beliefs, habits, thought patterns, environments or people that are stopping you from living your dream life, and develop strategies to show up more fully for ourselves.
We’ll also learn a beautiful somatic processing technique called RAIN (which stands for Recognize, Allow, Investigate & Nurture) - a mediation practice that teaches us to turn self-compassionately toward the feelings that tend to get stuck underneath the surface and rule us unconsciously. Because it’s the chronic, habitual contracting we do that closes us off to the best that life has to offer. When we learn to and practice opening to all of it, anything becomes possible. You’ll be able to take this practice home and use it to expand your capacity to be with life and process what tends to get you feeling stuck!
We’ll tie-dye our t-shirts to lighten the mood and then embody the days learnings with THE-DARK-DISCO - a musical journey through the darker, moodier, emotional and very funky sounds of bass and house that allow us to feel what needs to be felt and let it move out of our fucking way!
Sunday
Celebrating The Harvest
Our final full day together is about embracing and celebrating our communal creations! We’ll start the day with a beautiful and badass hike up a mountain (which will be challenging but doable for the group). Together, we’ll FEEL our strength and capabilities - you can even scream it from the peak if you’d like!
We’ll close out with integration and action plans for taking the retreat home with us, as well as establishing a support network we can count on moving forward.
A SUNSETCELEBRATE set following a sound healing from local funky friend and healer Zach Miller will seal the deal with beautiful, vibey, up-beat tunes to absorb and embrace the goodness we created together.
Monday Morning
Dep-HEART-ture
Ciao! For now!
Though we’ll depart the space (12pm check-out, so you may take your time), the spaciousness and connection created will live on forever in our hearts!
And as I host regular workshops and ecstatic dances in the Denver area, the community we create will remain alive and well.
Quiggy’s facilitation and leadership style is effortlessly positive and inspiring. He meets you exactly where you’re at, celebrating what makes you unique and helping you nurture those aspects of your individuality to help you reach your fullest potential. He has a special talent for bringing people together and cultivating a joyous community free of judgement, where those passionate about their personal and spiritual development can grow with and alongside each other. You will leave his retreats feeling at peace with the present and energized for the future.
- Sydnee, Burning Quigg 2021
We’ll hike a mountain together and it will be and feel AWESOME.
We’ll gather to heal, grow and boogie in our own private family home…just over an hour drive from the highly-serviced Denver Airport…
And there’s no better time to experience the Rocky Mountains than in the Fall, when the temperatures cool, the leaves turn golden yellow and the sun shines abundantly.
At the onset of the retreat, we’'ll create and commit to our own morning routines for the weekend. Mornings will be open for you to enjoy at your own pace…
Imagine waking up to meditate, practice yoga, journal, sip coffee, go for a hike, or whatever else fills your cup up, with this view!!
The serenity of nature will offer us the space to access and practice cultivating our own personal power.
We’ll have ample free, decompression time too. You can hop in the hot tub at the end of the evening to calm your nerves, rest your dancing bones, and settle into the day’s realizations.
Our Home Also Includes:
a private gym
two large communal spaces
pool table
outdoor patio and backyard overlooking the mountains
hot tub
high speed wi-fi
home theater (if you want to decompress and watch a movie!)
washer and dryer
linens, towels, soap and shampoo
Accommodation Options:
Dorm Room:
(Shared) Private Rooms
Backyard (for tent camping):
As with any good summer camp or music festival experience, we’ll be living in close quarters, sharing the space, growing and learning together through experience. This will be no ordinary hostel-like experience though! Ice breakers and “Roomie Best Practices” prompts, centered around Non-Violent Communication, will foster healthy collaboration and peaceful co-living right off the get go. I’ll use preferences, limitations and comfort levels shared in your registration form to intentionally chose bunkmates.
Bring Your Own Tent (BYOT):
(2 tent spots, couples welcome)
1 SPOT LEFT!
$850 per participant
Shared Queen or Single-Occupancy Bunk Bed in the Dorm Room:
*Beds will be assigned based on final room numbers
(5 spots available - three bunk spots, two in shared Queen)
3 SPOTS LEFT!
$1000
(Shared) Private Rooms
with Queen Bed and Ensuite Bathroom
*Note, you may be asked to share your shower with the tent campers at times, so that they don’t stink the place up!
(3 rooms/6 total spots available)
$1100 per participant
Private (as requested):
$2200
6-Month Self-Realization Coaching and Retreat Combo:
$4320
($4800 value - 10% total discount ~ 50% off retreat price)
(priced for dorm room spot, and can be adjusted for a different housing preference)
I offer this to those who want to radically transform their life for the better, because…
You’ll get comprehensive, continued support from 1-1 self-realization and meditation coaching, as well as the type of change we can only get from deep, lived experience in community.
Finally, if the above options are truly financially challenging for you to meet, and you KNOW that this experience will change your life, please reach out directly to discuss alternative payment options.
I’d love to share this with you, and to make it work, together.
It’s truly an honor and a pleasure to get to host this retreat and co-create an experience I know will be life changing for all of us. I’m so grateful for your belief and trust. If you’d like to learn more about me, my journey, philosophy and qualifications, you can check out my ABOUT ME page.
Please reach out via the form below if you’d like to further inquire about the weekend, or if you are ready to commit to this epic and beautiful experience, you can get to registering!
Much Love & Gratitude,
Quiggy