Offerings for CONNECTION

Featured Initiatives

YOUTH PROGRAMMING

  • Connection is the Medicine Foundation is excited to introduce our youth programs—immersive, dynamic, and intentional experiences designed for ages 9-18.

    Rooted in the belief that true well-being arises from harmony in body, mind, and spirit, our programs help young people forge deeper connections with themselves, their peers, and the natural world.

    Throughout the year, participants will engage in meaningful practices that cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and purpose—supporting them in navigating life with integrity, confidence, and joy.

  • June–August: Deepen your connection with nature, move your body with intention, and train the mind with practical skills for focus and discipline.
    August–November: Embody movement as a source of balance, live with an open heart, and strengthen your connection to inner wisdom.

    Through hands-on learning, guided mentorship, and community engagement, our programs empower youth to build confidence, foster meaningful relationships, and develop lifelong tools for well-being.

CONCENTRIC RECOVERY

  • Addiction is pervasive in the world today. Whether with the shiny little computers in our pockets incessantly beckoning our attention or work or sex or mind-altering substances, we can all recognize patterns of addiction in ourselves or someone we love. For many of us, addiction entails a great deal of suffering.

    AND…

    What if addiction were a call? An opportunity? An open doorway through which we could pass into a deeper and more participatory version of our lives?

    These questions sit at the center of our community. We hope you’ll join us in gathering around these questions as they apply to our experience of addiction. All are welcome.

  • Addiction is among the greatest social problems of modernity.

    The World Health Organization estimates that over 35 million people suffer from substance use disorders, and claim the lives of 585,000 people each year. Although staggering, these numbers represent just a small fraction of the total addicted population when considering behavioral addictions (like eating, work, sex, and technology use) as well.

    The modern societal prevalence of substances and activities that provide quick, easy, and intense releases of dopamine means that addiction is pervasive in the world today. While a given person might not have a story of addiction that entails severe consequences or the imperative to enter a dedicated treatment program, they likely know someone who has, and likely struggle with addiction in other ways. 

    Addiction is on the rise, and unfortunately, treatment outcomes are among the worst when compared to other mental health issues. The ineffectiveness of treatment is rooted in an outdated paradigm that classifies addiction as a brain disease. Contemporary science makes it clear– addiction is a complex, multi-dimensional phenomenon that calls for a multidimensional, holistic approach in its understanding and treatment. 

    There is a need for more effective, multi-dimensional treatment methods that support participants in not only achieving sobriety, but moving through addiction into a life of deep joy and meaning.

PEACE GARDEN

  • The Peace Garden at the True Nature campus in Carbondale, Colorado is a living sanctuary — a space where connection flourishes. Rooted in the heart of our mission, the garden offers an inclusive and engaging environment that nurtures self-discovery, community, and spiritual connection.

    Woven into its serene pathways and vibrant plant life are opportunities to reflect, learn, and grow. Our garden programming invites participants to deepen their relationship with the natural world — fostering awareness of holistic and sustainable practices that inspire mindful living.

    Whether exploring the wisdom of the earth, tending to plants with intention, or simply pausing to breathe in the beauty that surrounds you, the Peace Garden is a classroom like no other — a place where hearts, minds, and spirits awaken in harmony with nature.

  • Our diverse, structured educational offerings generate revenue to support garden operations while providing enriching content for participants. Experiences include:

    • Interactive Workshops: Learn practical skills in organic gardening, herbalism, landscape design, and nature journaling. Each session includes hands-on activities and take-home materials to extend your learning beyond the garden.

    • Mindfulness & Movement: Integrating meditation, yoga, and mindful walking practices with garden themes, these classes are tailored for various age groups and skill levels.

    • Guest Speaker Series: Enjoy insightful presentations on wellness, regenerative agriculture, and holistic living. These talks may be presented as a weekend-long event or offered quarterly or semi-annually.

    Community Engagement & Special Events

    Our Peace Garden programming is designed to build meaningful connections within our community. Join us for:

    • Seasonal Celebrations: Events like the Summer and Winter Solstice, World Labyrinth Day, and community grief gatherings offer opportunities for reflection and renewal. These gatherings may feature guest facilitators, live music, crafts, mini-workshops, and educational talks.

    • Garden Tours: Dive deeper into the Peace Garden's unique elements with detailed tours focused on native plants, garden design, seasonal highlights, and maintenance best practices.

    We invite you to connect, learn, and grow with us in the Peace Garden, where nature's beauty inspires mindfulness, healing, and community spirit.

Offerings

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Featured Offerings

  • Signature Retreat: CONNECTION IS THE MEDICINE

    December 6th - 13th, 2025
    Loma Sagrada, Nosara, Costa Rica

    Connected living includes developing daily rituals and practices, including meditation, breath-work, yoga, journaling, spending time in nature, and taking care of our body with proper nutrition, exercise and rest to create a life dedicated to alignment, mindfulness, purpose and connection.

    Join us as we step into a way of being that helps us feel better about being alive—with greater contentment, purpose and service to humanity.

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  • THRESHOLD

    September 25th-28th, 2025
    Led by Kemi Nekvapil, Laura McKowen and Elena Brower

    Threshold is becoming a meeting of hearts, a gathering of minds, a place to slow down and listen, to enter into deep quiet in the company of other women.

    Exploring the season of life in which we find ourselves, creating relationships with our challenges, cultivating clarity and helping us move forward, the sessions include contemplative writing, interactive discussion, movement and meditation.

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  • THE FULFILLED MAN

    Sunday, April 20th | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    A One-Day Men's Retreat with Kyle Jason Leitzke

    Is Living Fully About Doing More – Or About Aligning Action More?

    In this immersive one-day retreat, you'll step away from the noise and pressures to perform so you can reconnect with yourself through a powerful framework built on The Fulfillment Code – Kyle Jason Leitzke’s framework for living a successful, balanced, and fulfilling life.

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Upcoming Offerings

  • Ritual Space: Nourish Your Nervous System with Rachelle Anslyn

    Wednesday, April 16th | 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
    True Nature Center Studio

    Come HOME to yourself. The bedrock of mental and physical health is the regulation of our nervous systems. This series offers a sacred container to unwind, restore, and realign with yourself. Expect a blend of breathwork, movement, mindfulness, and reflective practices designed to bring spaciousness, vitality, and alignment into your daily life.

    LEARN MORE & REGISTER TODAY

  • Care for Caregivers (C4C) Monthly Support Series

    Thursday, April 17th | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    True Nature Kiva
    Community Offering

    Are you a caregiver who is feeling depleted and could use some love and support? Join us the third Thursday of the month for a nurturing 90 minutes of light movement, meditation, breathing and sharing brought to you by skilled facilitators called to care for caregivers like you!

    LEARN MORE & REGISTER TODAY

  • Cosmic Sound Journey with Danielle Klein

    Friday, April 18th | 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
    True Nature Kiva

    Join us for a deeply healing sound journey that soothes your nervous system, calms your mind and restores balance within. Through the vibrations of various sound healing instruments, you will be brought into a theta brainwave state, which activates your parasympathetic nervous system—your body’s natural ability to repair, restore and heal itself.

    SOLD OUT! These do often sell out, so be sure and secure your spot now for the next Sound Journey!
    Thursday, May 8th | 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM | REGISTER NOW

    LEARN MORE & REGISTER TODAY

  • The Fulfilled Man: A One-Day Men's Retreat with Kyle Jason Leitzke

    Sunday, April 20th | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    True Nature Kiva

    In this immersive one-day retreat, you'll step away from the noise and pressures to perform so you can reconnect with yourself through a powerful framework built on The Fulfillment Code – Kyle Jason Leitzke’s framework for living a successful, balanced, and fulfilling life.

    SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE

    LEARN MORE & REGISTER TODAY

  • Conversations on Mortality with Akaljeet Khalsa

    Tuesday, April 22nd | 4:00 PM-5:30 PM
    Community Offering - Donations Appreciated Upon Attendance

    How you die is a gift to those you love. Design the bridge you seek to cross someday.

    In this conversational series, we offer the experience to gently wade into the waters of your own mortality.

    Come as you are, no need to register.

    NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY

  • 5 POINT FILM FESTIVAL: COMMUNITY YOGA & SOUND HEALING with Eliza Demarest

    Friday, April 25th | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    True Nature Kiva
    Free Community Offering

    Wake up your body and mind with an hour of gentle yet invigorating yoga with Eliza Demarest. All levels are welcome. Free and open to the public, while spots last. This experience caps out at 30, so be sure and secure your spot today! We will give priority spots to those who have RSVP'd until 7:50am, however will open it up to anyone else in attendance not registered starting at 7:50am.

    RSVP REQUIRED

  • 5 POINT FILM FESTIVAL - “Stories for a Changing Planet”

    Friday, April 25th | 11:00 AM
    True Nature Kiva
    Free Community Offering

    Stories for a Changing Planet

    How do we create captivating climate stories? How do we tell stories that both speak to the urgency of the situation while still inspiring hope and action? Join us for a conversation between filmmakers as they speak about their process.

    Free and open to the public while seats last (no reservations).

    LEARN MORE ABOUT 5POINT FILM FESTIVAL

  • 5 POINT FILM FESTIVAL: COMMUNITY YOGA & SOUND HEALING with Eliza Demarest

    Saturday, April 26th | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    True Nature Kiva
    Free Community Offering

    Wake up your body and mind with an hour of gentle yet invigorating yoga with Eliza Demarest. All levels are welcome. Free and open to the public, while spots last. This experience caps out at 30, so be sure and secure your spot today! We will give priority spots to those who have RSVP'd until 7:50am, however will open it up to anyone else in attendance not registered starting at 7:50am.

    RSVP REQUIRED

  • 5 POINT FILM FESTIVAL - “Stepping Away” with Jedidiah Jenkins

    Saturday, April 26th | 1:00 PM
    True Nature Kiva
    Free Community Offering

    Stepping Away with Jedidiah Jenkins

    Hear from New York Times bestselling author Jedidiah Jenkins about stepping away from screens and into nature to nurture creativity.

    He’ll share insights from his time writing a new book in Marble, Colorado and the transformative power of unplugging.

    Free and open to the public while seats last (no reservations).

    LEARN MORE ABOUT 5POINT FILM FESTIVAL

  • Pathfinders Breathwork with Allison Alexander

    Sunday, April 27th | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    True Nature Kiva
    Free Community Offering

    All are invited to join community breathwork opportunity offered in partnership with Pathfinders and facilitated by Allison Alexander. This complimentary offering is intended to create space for the purification of the heart through a trauma-aware breathwork meditation journey designed to support renewal, deepen connection and healing. 

    Pathfinders is a Colorado non-profit psychosocial support program for cancer and chronically-ill patients, those suffering from grief and loss, caregivers, family members and the community. This offering is presented in partnership with the Connection is the Medicine Foundation.

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  • World Labyrinth Day: “Walk as One" at 1pm with Laura Kirk

    Saturday, May 3rd | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    True Nature Kiva

    Every year on the first Saturday in May, thousands of people around the globe participate in World Labyrinth Day as a Moving Meditation for World Peace and celebration of the labyrinth experience.

    Whether you are familiar with labyrinths or new to the labyrinth, all are welcome to learn more and take part. Come as you are, with family or friends, to join in community as we share in this meditation for peace.

    LEARN MORE & REGISTER TODAY

  • Concentric Recovery Monthly Meetings

    Tuesday, May 20th | 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
    True Nature Center Studio
    Community Offering

    Join us in community as we combine physical practice with prompt-based discussion and connection around the central questions of addiction and recovery, with a focus on its social and spiritual dimensions. 

    No prior experience necessary. All bodies and levels are welcome.

    LEARN MORE & REGISTER TODAY

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