Healing isn't linear. It's layered.
At Sanctum & Soil, we guide you back to your body through practices that calm the nervous system, deepen presence, and honor the many layers of healing.
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Sanctum & Soil is not just a place; it’s a philosophy, and a way of becoming.
Rooted in nervous system science and embodied presence, Sanctum & Soil is a space for remembering who we are underneath the overwhelm. Whether through retreats, breath-work, or speaking on emotional resilience, the work is always about returning to presence, safety, and self-trust.
Our retreats are immersive experiences designed to meet you where you are. Through grounding practices, reflection, and integration, we’ll explore the layers of healing together, leaving you with tools you can carry into everyday life.
Healing isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about remembering yourself.
Come as you are. Begin where you are.
Your sanctuary is already within.
🌿 Pricing
Rooted & Restored Retreat
August 2–5, 2026 · The Surf Hotel in Buena Vista, CO
Retreat Only
Standard: $1,450
Retreat experience (lodging booked separately)
All-Inclusive Option (Retreat + Lodging)
Sign-up closes for the all-inclusive package on June 26, 2026
Standard:
Single: $2,475
Double: $2,050 per person
✨ Small group · Space is limited
Rooted & Restored
A Colorado Mountain Wellness Retreat
August 2–5, 2026
The Surf Hotel
Buena Vista, Colorado
Space is limited for this small group retreat experience.
If you've been carrying a lot lately, Rooted & Restored was created to help you step away from the noise of daily life and return home with practical ways to support yourself long after the retreat ends.
You will leave with:
✔ Daily practices to stay grounded when life feels overwhelming
✔ A deeper connection to yourself and what you need
✔ Greater confidence in caring for your body and well-being
✔ Meaningful connection with others who understand what it means to give so much of themselves
✔ Space to rest without needing to earn it
IS THIS RETREAT FOR YOU?
If you are:
• a helper, healer, therapist, coach, teacher, caregiver, or wellness professional
• someone who is always caring for others but rarely pauses for themselves
• feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or disconnected from yourself
• longing for meaningful rest, connection, and time in nature
Then this retreat was created with you in mind.
🌿 About the Hosts
Anique Herbst
Sanctum & Soil
Anique is the founder of Sanctum & Soil, a space devoted to slowing down, reconnecting with the body, and creating meaningful space for healing and reflection.
She holds a degree in Applied Behavioral Science, and she brings a thoughtful understanding of how we experience stress, emotion, and change. Her work is rooted in a body-based approach, supporting individuals in reconnecting with themselves through presence, movement, and awareness.
Anique is a Registered Yoga Teacher and Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery Certified, and her approach blends gentle movement, mindfulness, and somatic awareness in a way that feels accessible, supportive, and grounding.
Her intention for this retreat is simple: to create a space where you can step away from the demands of daily life and return to yourself - without pressure, expectation, or the need to be anything other than who you are.
Nic Miller
Nic Miller Fitness
Nic brings over 20 years of experience in health, movement, and performance, beginning as a collegiate boxer and evolving into a career focused on helping others build strength, resilience, and long-term wellness.
He holds degrees in Human Biology and Exercise Science and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), as well as multiple certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine in personal training, corrective exercise, performance enhancement, and nutrition.
Nic’s approach is rooted in meeting people where they are. He focuses on functional movement, injury prevention, and sustainable progress, helping individuals build strength in a way that supports their everyday lives.
At the heart of his work is a belief that wellness is not one-size-fits-all. Through a combination of movement, education, and practical tools, Nic helps people create lasting, meaningful change in how they care for their bodies.
Read our latest blog
📝 Reflections
Sometimes healing reveals itself in words before it takes root in the body.
In Reflections, I share writings on nervous system regulation, mindfulness, trauma awareness, and the layered path of becoming. These posts are part story, part teaching, part offering, written to remind you that you are not alone in your process.
Ways We Can Work Together
Retreat Speaking & Facilitation
I offer rooted, embodied teaching at retreats and events - an invitation to return to yourself, with tools you can carry forward long after the circle closes.
Nervous System Education
Through stories and science, I guide you into deeper understanding of your body's wisdom so you can meet yourself with compassion and connection, not correction.
Guided Breathwork & Mindfulness
Breath by breath, moment by moment, I offer gentle practices that help you remember that healing doesn't come from someone else. It comes from within yourself.
Wellness Resources
Here you will find soft, steady tools with short reflections, grounding practices, and invitations to listen inward. Not to fix, but to trust yourself more deeply.
Meet Anique
Hi there, I’m Anique, a facilitator, speaker, and practitioner passionate about nervous system healing, mindfulness, and embodied wellness.
Through retreats, breathwork, and workshops, I help people reconnect with themselves by layering science, presence, and compassion. My path has been anything but linear, and I believe yours doesn’t have to be either.
What clients are saying
"Anique is the one provider who consistently helps me identify the root of my pain, often within minutes, and teaches me how to care for myself. With her guidance, I’ve grown stronger, more aware, and finally on a path toward true healing."
Marlena F.
"I genuinely appreciate Anique's approach when providing peer support. Through intentional, compassionate, and caring conversation, she learned and supported my true goals. I am thankful for what I have learned through her wisdom."
Amy K
"Anique has been a part of my healing journey for years. I have suffered early childhood trauma that translated to issues in my body. She took the time to guide me through a meditation to allow my healing. With her knowledge in yoga, mindfulness, and massage, she is a gold mine and her passion for those she helps shines through.
I cannot recommend her enough!"
Andi S
Contact us
Location
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States