Host Your Retreat at O-Bar-O: Riverside Retreat Venue in Colorado
When you host your retreat at O-Bar-O, you’re offering your participants more than just a weekend away — you’re inviting them to root into the healing capacities of nature while enjoying life’s modern luxuries. Waking up beside the Florida River is an experience of itself, connecting you to the subtle sounds of nature and the beautiful way the river reminds us to be in the flow of life, rather than pushing against it.
This isn’t just a business for us — it’s our way of caring for the land and creating a place where people can slow down and truly connect, without stress or distractions. Whether you’re gathering in the spacious Big Bear Den for yoga or meditation, relaxing in a tree-hanging meditation pod on the island, or soaking in the hot tub under Colorado’s star-filled skies, everything here is designed to help transformation happen naturally.
We pay attention to the little things — from locally sourced amenities to nature-inspired art — so your retreat feels thoughtful and aligned with your vision. And with up to 40% off during our quieter months, you can host an incredible riverside retreat at a fraction of the cost.
A Private Riverside Retreat Center in Southwest Colorado
Nestled near Durango, O-Bar-O is a premier retreat center in Colorado for:
- Yoga retreats
- Women’s and men’s circles
- Wellness workshops
- Spiritual gatherings
- Meditation retreats
- Corporate leadership retreats
- Creative intensives
The land itself invites presence. The river encourages flow. The fire circle inspires release.
Every detail of the property supports meaningful experiences without sacrificing comfort.
Retreat Package:
Unlike a typical venue rental, O-Bar-O provides retreat coordination and stewardship, allowing you to focus fully on your participants. What’s included in your Retreat Package:
Pre-Retreat Planning & Coordination
We handle cabin assignments, hot tub scheduling, space coordination, and participant questions so you can
focus on your content instead of logistics. You get a planning partner who knows this property intimately.
Coordinated Access to Premium Amenities
Your group gets reserved access to everything that makes O-Bar-O special:
• Riverside hot tub with dedicated time slots (up to 6 people)
• Fire pits with firewood provided
• Tree-hanging meditation pods on the island
• Riverside seating, swings & and outdoor gathering spaces for contemplation
• Wood-burning sauna (for an extra fee)
• On-site massage (for an extra fee)
Guest Support Throughout Your Retreat
Natalie and Herb provide hospitality to your participants, handling property questions, cabin concerns, and any issues that arise.
Your participants feel cared for, and you stay fully present to your facilitation.
Thoughtful Stewardship of Sacred Space
This isn’t just a venue rental. Natalie and Herb have invested years of care creating a healing sanctuary.
Your fee honors their commitment to maintaining every detail —
from nature-inspired art in each cabin to the pristine condition of the land — so transformation happens naturally.
Day Retreats in Nature
O-Bar-O also welcomes one-day retreats in Colorado for local groups and organizations seeking a powerful
one-day immersion in nature. Gather your participants in the Big Bear Den’s spacious open area for yoga, meditation, or facilitated sessions, then move seamlessly between riverside contemplation, fire circle gatherings, and outdoor activities. Day retreats offer the healing power of the Florida River and the sanctuary of O-Bar-O’s land without requiring an overnight stay.
Perfect for:
- Corporate team-building days
- Women’s circles
- Community workshops
- Seasonal gatherings
- Men’s groups
Your day retreat can flow naturally from morning practice to afternoon integration all in an environment designed to help your participants reconnect and restore.
Semi-Exclusive Property Experience
Your retreat gets flexible programming hours, coordinated use of gathering spaces, and a sense of privacy and intimacy. The property feels like yours during your time here.
Exclusive Property Buyout Option
Consider reserving the entire O-Bar-O property for your group. With all ten cabins at your disposal, your retreat becomes a truly private sanctuary where your participants can move freely between riverside meditation, fireside gatherings, and cozy cabin conversations without encountering other guests. An exclusive buyout means total flexibility with your programming schedule, unrestricted access to all amenities, and the intimate feeling of having claimed this entire riverside oasis as your own. Whether you’re hosting a corporate leadership intensive, a large-scale wellness retreat, or a multi-day workshop, a full property buyout creates the container for deep transformation when your group needs complete privacy and freedom to expand into the land.
Peak Season Retreats (May – October)
While our retreat program is designed for the quieter beauty of October through May, we understand that
summer holds a special magic. If your retreat vision requires peak season dates, we’re open to conversations about exclusive property buyouts during June through September. Summer at O-Bar-O means long daylight hours, clean river water perfect for wading and cold plunges, and the Colorado high country in full bloom. Due to high demand during these months, peak season retreats require booking the entire property well in advance. If summer is calling your retreat, reach out early, we’ll work with you to create something extraordinary.
Why Retreat Hosts Choose O-Bar-O
Without support, most retreat leaders spend 15–22 hours managing logistics. At O-Bar-O, you show up as the facilitator — not the property manager. Here’s what most retreat hosts don’t calculate:
• Pre-retreat property coordination (8-10 hours)
• Participant questions about cabins and amenities (3-5 hours)
• Troubleshooting during retreat (2-4 hours)
• Coordinating shared space access (2-3 hours)
If your time is worth $100/hour, that’s $1,500-2,200 in value — before accounting for reduced stress
and the ability to be fully present with your participants.
When your participants arrive, the land begins working immediately. The river invites flow. The fire encourages release. The Colorado sky expands perspective.
You’re investing in:
• A partnership with experienced hosts
• A thoughtfully stewarded riverside sanctuary
• Stress-free coordination
• An environment that amplifies transformation
Your retreat package does not include:
• Cabin accommodations (charged separately at seasonal rates)
• Security deposit
• Food, catering, or Fill-the-Fridge service
This fee covers coordination, stewardship, and guest support only, the invisible work that makes your retreat seamless.
Cabin Rates:
• $250 -$550/ November – April – Quiet/Retreat Season
• $300 – $750/night – May – October Summer Season/Peak Season
• does not include taxes or gratuities
Rates subject to change during holiday seasons
Ready to host your retreat at O-Bar-O?
To start planning your riverside getaway, simply fill out the online form below and click Submit when you’re done. It helps us learn a bit about your group and what you’re envisioning for your retreat. Prefer to fill it out offline? You can also download the form and email it back to us by clicking here.
We look forward to helping you create a memorable experience at O-Bar-O!