ANIMAL FLOW ADVANCED RETREAT COLORADO
May 31 – June 4, 2026
ADVANCED RETREAT
WINTER PARK, COLORADO
MAY 31 – JUNE 4, 2026
OUR INAUGURAL ADVANCED RETREAT
We’re planning something a little different with this event and we couldn’t be more excited.
SPRINGTIME IN THE MOUNTAINS
We’ll be at the stunning Snow Mountain Ranch in Winter Park, Colorado. Breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains, amazing wildlife, and clean mountain air will make this a trip you won’t forget.
COMMUNITY
We’ve rented three huge cabins which will accommodate 13 persons each. With communal kitchens, large shared living areas, and cozy outdoor fire pits, the cabins will provide the perfect environment for chilling with your fellow Flowists.
JUST FLOW
The agenda for the event is just flow, flow, flow. Mike Fitch will personally lead all of the practices. We’ll focus on flow design and performance, working on flows that incorporate advanced moves and transitions.
INTIMATE EVENT
Attendance is limited to 35 participants, ensuring each person can receive individual attention from Mike. Whether flowing in groups or hanging out in our cabins, you’ll have ample opportunity for quality time with everyone.
ADVANCED PRACTICE
We’ve designated this as an Advanced Retreat, meaning that we’ll assume you are ready to jump right in to working on flows with advanced moves and transitions.
Prerequisites to register include:
(1) You must have taken the L2 workshop. Certification is not required.
(2) You must be familiar with the L2 and L3 movements. This can through taking the L3 workshop and/or subscribing to AF OD.
(3) We strongly recommend reviewing the Advanced Transitions Course.
You do NOT need to have your Tuck and Float but you should be familiar with the steps to work toward them.
DETAILS
Stretched across a breathtaking 5,100 acres of rolling meadows, aspens, and spruce-filled forests, Snow Mountain Ranch pulses with energy and adventure. We’ll make the 2 hour drive from Denver into the Rocky Mountains for our epic flow escape.
We’ll probably see a moose.
We’ll stay in three large cabins built for retreat groups. Each cabin includes 8 en-suite bedrooms with single, double and triple occupancy options.
Cabins include full kitchens and spacious communal living areas. Indoor fireplaces and outdoor fire pits are also available.
Lunches and dinners will include a mix of catering in, buffets in the on-site dining hall, and a sojourn to the best BBQ restaurant in Colorado.
Breakfast will be available in your own cabin’s kitchen. We’ll provide the ingredients and you can prepare your own or cook as a group effort.
We’ll flow in the gigantic, airy Legget Ballroom, which has a perfect floor for our practice. It’s right next to the cabins, so we can hop back and forth all day and night.
ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE PLANNING
TRANSPORtATION
Snow Mountain Ranch is just past Winter Park and is a two drive from Denver.
We are organizing optional transport there and back. There will be a $65 fee (round trip) to join this transport option. Pickup will be at 10:00am Sunday from Body Practice Gym on East Colfax (that’s Mike’s gym). We’re departing early so we can get to flowing right away!
You can also arrange your own transport, including driving yourself or booking an Airport-Mountain shuttle (approximately $150 each way).
Arrival AND PRE-ACTIVITIES
To accommodate the early departure time on Sunday, we suggest arriving in Denver on Saturday (or earlier!). We can recommend places for you stay and will help coordinate attendees who want to share lodging.
All attendees are invited to a special session at Body Practice with Mike on Saturday (details to follow). We’ll also organize a group dinner in Denver Saturday evening.
DEPARTURE AND POST-ACTIVITIES
We’ll check out of Snow Mountain Ranch on Thursday morning. We’ll plan an optional mountain-based adventure for Thursday day. Depending on weather and group requests, this may include hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park, boating on Grand Lake, or horse back riding.
Anyone participating in the optional activity would arrive back in Denver Thursday evening. You should thus plan on a late night flight, or a Friday morning flight.
Individuals who need to go directly back to the airport will be able to arrange transport with our assistance.
ROOMS
STANDARD CABIN ROOMS
Decorated with cozy mountain decor, the Standard Cabin Rooms comprise 7 of the 8 bedrooms in each cabin.
Each one has an en-suite bathroom, small table, and closets/dressers.
The rooms have two queen beds, and can accommodate two individuals in separate beds; a couple sharing a bed; or a single individual.
BUNK ROOMS
Bunk Rooms have 3 sets of twin bunk beds.
We’ll limit these rooms to triple occupancy so that nobody is assigned a top bunk. The beds are twin sized and would be suitable for a Not Tall adult.
The bunk rooms also have an en-suite bathroom.
COST
All prices are Per Person, and are in USD.
If you register with deposit of $500, the balance is charged in 4 monthly payments beginning December 1.
Receive a $50 discount if you pay in full.
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| Room Type | Occupancy | Regular Price | Early Bird Price | Deposit Only | *4 Monthly Pymnts (after deposit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin Standard | Double | $2500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Cabin Standard | Single | $3200 | $500 | $675 | |
| Cabin Bunk | Triple (lower bunk only) | $2100 | $500 | $400 |
COST DETAILS
INCLUDED
- 4 full days of flow practice
- 4 nights lodging
- Daily meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Vegetarian and vegan options available.
- One-of-a-kind commemorative shirt
- Pre-Retreat special class at Body Practice Gym in Denver
- State and local taxes
NOT INCLUDED
- Travel to and from Colorado
- Local travel from Denver to Winter Park (optional group shuttle transport available for small fee)
- Alcohol
- Additional optional activities
- Travel insurance
CANCELLATIONS/ REFUNDS
We maintain a strict cancellation and refund policy for this event. .
- The first $250 of your deposit or payment in full is non-refundable under any circumstances.
- Refund amounts are based upon the TOTAL COST of the your room package. That means that if you are paying on a payment plan, the amount of eligible refund is based on the total cost of your room, and not just on the amounts paid so far. This is because payment plans are a loan from us while we pay the venue in full.
- Refunds (minus the $250 non-refundable portion of the deposit) can be provided according to this schedule: Before Jan 1: full refund; Jan 1 – Feb 28: 50% refund; Mar 1 – Mar 31: 25% refund; April 1 on: no refund
- You can transfer your registration to someone else and arrange for them to pay you for the spot.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
We strongly recommend that you attain travel insurance that covers your costs if you must cancel due to medical or covered emergency, as well as reimbursement for travel disruptions and coverage for medical emergencies.
We are not able to offer refunds outside of the Cancellation policy above. This includes refunds when you must cancel due to medical or family emergencies, injuries, or any other reason. It is your responsibility to attain insurance that will cover you for unforeseen emergencies.
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FREQuENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Still have questions? Shoot us an email at [email protected]
Who is eligible to attend the Advanced Retreat?
This retreat will focus on advanced movements and transitions. Thus attendance is limited to Flowists with a strong knowledge of L2 movements and some knowledge of L3 movements.
Prerequisites to register include:
(1) You must have taken the L2 workshop. Certification is not required.
(2) You must be familiar with the L2 and L3 movements, by taking the L3 workshop and/or subscribing to AF OD.
(3) We strongly recommend reviewing the Advanced Transitions Course.
You do NOT need to have your Tuck and Float but you should be familiar with the steps to work toward them.
How many people can attend this Retreat?
This will be an intimate retreat with a maximum of 35 attendees.
I want to attend, but I don’t anyone else who is going. Will I still have fun?
Yes! Flowists are great people and you will meet lots of new people. Many come alone. We’ll pair you up with roommates of same gender, unless you specify that you’d like to room with a specific person.
Can I bring my partner?
We have a limited number of rooms available for couples.
If they have also taken the AF workshop and will participate in the Retreat, you would each register as an individual and select the Double Room occupancy.
If they will not be participating in the Retreat, we will provide a $750 discount. They would be welcome to join the group for meals and social activities.
Can I get my own accommodations off-site and just attend the Retreat activities?
All attendees must be staying on-site.
How do I register?
Submit the Registration Inquiry Form provided above. We’ll confirm availability and get back to you as soon as possible.
Can I get a refund if I cannot attend?
Please review the detailed Refunds and Cancellation policy in the COST section above. The first $250 of your deposit is not refundable. The balance of payments may be refundable according to the listed schedule, but the overall policy is strict.
We strongly suggest attaining Travel Insurance to cover your costs if you are unable to attend for an emergency reason.
Can you help me apply for a travel visa? What if my visa is denied?
Please check on requirements for travelers from your country to the USA.
We can provide you with a letter confirming your reservation and participation in the retreat, but we don’t have any other sway with US immigration.
If your travel is contingent on attaining a travel visa please let us know before confirming your registration and payment.
Can I register with a deposit? What are the payment terms?
You can hold your spot with a $500 deposit. You will then be charged 4 monthly installments to pay the balance, beginning December 1.
If you need to cancel, the first $250 of your deposit cannot be refunded for any reason.
How do I get to the venue?
The nearest airport in Denver International Airport (DEN).
We can assist with transportation from Denver to Winter Park – see the GETTING THERE section above.
You can also arrange to take a mountain shuttle from the airport.
What will the weather be like?
Early June in the mountains of Colorado is unpredictable! We may still be experiencing some winter conditions or it may be a pleasant, mild spring.
Typically June is mildly cool and breezy, with average highs of 72°F (22°C) and lows of 40°F (5°C).
