Difficulty Level: 2 (Moderate)
4 Days / 3 Nights
Disconnect with us for 4 days and 3 nights at a completely off-grid camp with glamping tents and pods, each uniquely decorated and one of a kind. Although there’s no electricity, you will have all the comfortable essentials needed (including bathrooms with heated water) to fully enjoy a weekend in nature. Our days will be full of fun activities out in nature, and soul-nourishing activities in camp. We’ll explore drastically different landscapes of southern Utah, spending a day in the red-rock desert and another in the forest.
If you’ve ever wanted to go on a technical 4x4 drive through a National Park, well this is your opportunity! A team of experienced guides from Navtec Expeditions will take us on a full day excursion to Chesler Park in the heart of the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park where we’ll be hitting up some of the most renowned challenging 4x4 trails of Southeast Utah. These remote locations which are only accessible by hiking many miles or taking high-clearance off-road vehicles will feel like our personal playground. We will have the option to do a 3-mile hike and explore this area by foot (or relax around the vehicles) for both a physically and visually fulfilling day!
As an all-around animal lover, I’ve got to say I’m incredibly excited about another activity we have in store for the group! We’ll be going on a guided hike with another husband and wife duo who have gained a ton of experience in the outdoors as Park Rangers, Naturalists, Wilderness EMT, and U.S. Marine corps veteran, and are now owners of a trained herd of trekking pack goats. Their knowledge of the land will take us to a lesser-known trail that goes through several forest types with spectacular mountain views and ends at a 1000 yr-old cluster of cliff dwellings, all of this accompanied by their furry friends!
At camp we’ll have plenty of opportunities to relax and soak-in the peace of the land, with hammocks dispersed throughout camp, lounge chairs overlooking the scenery and a wood-burning barrel sauna. Like I said, you’ll have all the amenities you could possibly need and more! You’ll also be invited to connect with the group with fun games and nighttime circles around the fire.
If all of this sounds like something that will make your heart happy, continue reading!
Itinerary
*IMPORTANT* We will be leaving early Thursday morning so you should arrive to Salt Lake City by Wednesday, the latest. We will be meeting at our home in Sandy, UT so we recommend staying at a hotel nearby (Sandy, Midvale, Cottonwood Heights are all close by). Fairfield by Marriott in Midvale is close by and a good option.
Day 1: Thursday, April 13th | SLC > Camp
8:00am - meet us and everyone else at our house in Sandy, UT and hop on the passenger van to begin the journey
4.5 hour drive to our camp (with bathroom breaks and pit stops along the way)
Check into your tent or pod, get settled in and explore the land around the camp
Dinner and drinks in the communal kitchen area
Hang out around the campfire
Day 2: Friday, April 14th | Canyonlands National Park
Early wake up to the smell of fresh coffee & to-go breakfast outside your tent
Full-day 4x4 guided excursion (provided by Navtec Expeditions) through some of the most iconic parts of Canyonlands’ Needles District with opportunities to hike, explore and take pictures along the way.
Lunch on the go!
Get back to camp where you’ll have some free time to hike around camp, R&R, or enjoy a session in the wood-burning sauna.
Dinner and drinks
Campfire sesh
Day 3: Saturday, April 15th | Manti-La Sal Forest
Get your body ready for the day with some yummy breakfast + hot bevvies
Guided hike with our furry goat friends around the Manti-La Sal Forest region of Bears Ears National Monument.
Lunch at a picnic site
Group activity
Head back to camp and enjoy some free time
Dinner and drinks
Campfire sesh
Day 4: Sunday, April 16th | Camp > SLC
Enjoy your breakfast and coffee
Check out of camp and drive back to SLC (shooting to be back at around 5pm)
Hugs and say your goodbye’s!
*This is a preliminary itinerary, activities are subject to change.
What’s included?
Transportation from SLC (private passenger van for our group)
Glamping Tent or Pod
2-person bed (5 Queen or 1 King) with down comforter, fluffy pillows and extra blankets
Seating area with board games and other furnishings
String lights, lantern and propane heaters (the structures are fully off-grid and don’t have electricity)
Private deck with lounge chairs, hammocks, picnic table and fire pit
Amenities
3 shared bathrooms with hot showers, flushing toilets, sinks, hand towels and premium bath products
Communal outdoor camp kitchen
Outdoor dining area with picnic tables and fire pits
Wood-burning hot Sauna
Hammocks
Solar lighted pathways
Meals
Breakfast
Packable Lunches
Dinner
S’mores
Beverages: Water, Coffee, Tea
Activities
Park Entrance Fee
Hikes
Campfire sessions
Sundown Parties
Pictures + memories for a lifetime
What’s not included?
Roundtrip Airfare to Salt Lake City
Alcoholic beverages
Breakfast/lunch on day 1 and lunch/dinner on day 4
Battery pack to charge your electronics
Fun getup and accessories for nighttime shenanigans
Cell signal (take this as an opportunity to disconnect, but we may have reception when driving through town for one of our activities)
Perfect weather
Cot for extra guest (additional fee)
Price:
3 installments of $550 for a total of $1650* (may also be completed in fewer payments).
$550 Non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot. This will be your initial payment that will go towards the full amount and is used to book activities. The second payment is due 60 days out and the last payment is due 30 days out. Only 12 spots available.
*Price is per person with two people per tent.
To reserve your spot contact Mariana via SMS or WhatsApp at (305) 903-5575. We will schedule a Zoom call to meet, answer questions, and to make sure this experience is the right fit for you!
*Prior to the event, we will send a detailed list of what we recommend you pack.
THIS RETREAT IS LIMITED TO 12 SPOTS AND WILL LIKELY SELL OUT FAST.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!