The Wisdom of No Technology: Beyond our screens, the natural world and our deepest nature await.

While trying to give the best to our work and personal lives, we often find ourselves facing unrelenting demands and the distraction of technological devices that hijack our attention.  This retreat offers a pause—breathing space—and a chance to turn away from our computers, cameras, and not-so-smart phones, to recharge our capacity to create, and return to the roots of perception and inspiration.

During early morning sits, extended day saunters, and quiet explorations, we will find the path back to what truly guides our lives.  We’ll pack lunches and head out from the lodge to spend full days, unhurried, in spacious meadows beside the crystal clear Vallecitos River, in forests, among elk, wild horses, and giant pines.  Together we’ll sharpen our senses, expand our awareness, and engage with this remote landscape by reveling in its mysteries and learning about its natural history.  We will also take time for quiet observation, writing (with pencil and paper!), and relishing languorous time alone.  In the evenings we’ll enjoy delicious meals and relaxed conversation as we hear from each other and explore what manifests when we take time away from the demands and over-stimulation of contemporary life.

Rediscover your extraordinary senses.  Drink in the depths of the night sky and the peace of a pristine mountain valley.  Let the early fall alchemy of New Mexico’s wild Tusas Mountains guide and restore your inspired self.

This is not a silent Buddhist retreat. Periods of silence and solo time balance with engaging conversation as we consider the revitalizing and creative possibilities that arise when free from our high-tech tools and toys and the clamor of our busy lives.

This rare “time out” is open to all professionals, creatives, students, artists, and educators.  Disconnect from your devices and reconnect.  Join us for the 9th annual Wisdom of No Technology retreat.

We require all people who visit the land to be fully vaccinated. We will require a copy of your vaccination card prior to arrival. Vallecitos reserves the right to modify, cancel or close at any time.