Gather with us

Events at the Ranch

Seasonal celebrations, healing workshops, community gatherings, and multi-day retreats — all rooted in the rhythms of the land.

Respite Ranch Wellness Farm — Colorado

A Calendar Rooted in the Seasons

At Respite Ranch, we believe that healing happens in community. Our events calendar follows the natural rhythms of the year — honoring solstices and equinoxes, harvest seasons, and the quiet turning of winter — while offering practical workshops, immersive retreats, and open community days throughout.

Whether you are joining us for a single afternoon workshop or a multi-day retreat, you will find a space that is unhurried, accessible, and genuinely welcoming. All are invited.

Not to be missed

Featured Events

Community Gathering

Autumn Harvest Festival

September 20, 2026

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Open to all

Our beloved annual harvest celebration returns. Join us for a full day of farm tours, herbal medicine demonstrations, live music, seasonal food from the garden, children's activities, and a community potluck at sunset. Free and open to all.

Farm tours every hour on the hour
Apothecary herb walk with our herbalists
Children's nature crafts and garden activities
Community potluck at 4:00 PM — bring a dish to share

Free — donations welcomeRegister / Inquire

Retreat

Veterans & First Responders Healing Weekend

October 17–19, 2026

Arrives Friday 4 PM, departs Sunday 2 PM

Limited to 20 participants

A dedicated multi-day retreat for veterans, active military, first responders, and their immediate family members. This immersive weekend weaves together sound healing, breathwork, nature therapy, animal-assisted healing, and peer community in a setting of genuine rest and safety. Scholarships available.

All meals included — farm-to-table from our garden
Private and shared lodging available
Full scholarship and sliding scale options
Facilitated by trauma-informed practitioners

Sliding scale $0–$350 — no one turned away for costRegister / Inquire

Full Calendar

Browse all upcoming events. Filter by type to find what calls to you.

Community Gathering

Autumn Harvest Festival

September 20, 2026

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Free — donations welcomeInquire

Sound Healing

Autumn Equinox Sound Bath

September 22, 2026

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Mark the turning of the season with an evening of deep sound healing under the open sky. Our sound healing practitioners will guide a 90-minute immersive experience using Tibetan bowls, crystal bowls, gongs, and voice. Bring a blanket and an open heart.

$25 suggested donation — no one turned awayInquire

Workshop

Herbal Medicine Making Workshop

October 11, 2026

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

A hands-on morning in our apothecary learning to make tinctures, infused oils, and salves from plants we grow right here on the Ranch. You will leave with three handcrafted preparations and the knowledge to continue at home. Taught by our resident herbalists.

$65 per personInquire

Retreat

Veterans & First Responders Healing Weekend

October 17–19, 2026

Arrives Friday 4 PM, departs Sunday 2 PM

Sliding scale $0–$350 — no one turned away for costInquire

Community Gathering

Winter Solstice Celebration

December 21, 2026

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Welcome the longest night with ceremony, fire, song, and community. We gather at dusk to honor the turning of the year — with a fire circle, candlelit labyrinth walk, seasonal food, and a moment of collective stillness at the exact moment of solstice. A beloved Ranch tradition.

Free — donations welcomeInquire

Retreat

Women's Grief & Renewal Retreat

November 7–9, 2026

Arrives Friday 3 PM, departs Sunday 1 PM

A tender, trauma-informed weekend retreat for women navigating grief, loss, or major life transition. Held in the intimate sanctuary of the Ranch, this retreat offers gentle movement, herbal medicine, creative expression, nature immersion, and the profound healing of being witnessed in community.

Sliding scale $150–$450Inquire

Don't See What You're Looking For?

We offer private events, group retreats, and custom programming for organizations, faith communities, and families. Reach out to begin a conversation.

Never miss an event

Stay in the Loop

New events are added throughout the year. Sign up for our seasonal letters to be the first to know.

Subscribe to Letters from the Ranch