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, breathwork, 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
👉 Early Bird: $1,350
Standard: $1,450
Retreat experience (lodging booked separately)
All-Inclusive Option (Retreat + Lodging)
👉 Early Bird (Limited):
👉 Single: $2,300
👉 Double: $1,975 per person
Standard:
Single: $2,425
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.
An Invitation to Slow Down
Life can move quickly, and it’s easy to lose touch with the space we need to rest, reflect, and simply be.
Rooted & Restored is an opportunity to step away from the hurriedness of everyday life and spend time reconnecting with yourself in the Colorado mountains.
Hosted by Sanctum & Soil, this retreat offers space to reconnect with nature, meaningful conversation, and the practices that help us return to a sense of steadiness and balance.
Through movement, mindfulness, reflection, and time in nature, you will be invited to slow down and reconnect with what grounds you.
The Experience
During our time together, you’ll experience a thoughtful blend of guided practices and restorative time in nature.
Retreat experiences include:
• gentle yoga
• somatic movement
• mindfulness and meditation
• journaling and reflection
• nature immersion along the river and surrounding trails
• workshops designed to deepen personal awareness
• a group hot springs experience
• time for rest and connection with others
You will also have space throughout the retreat to pause, reflect, and engage in the experience in a way that feels meaningful to you.
Each participant will receive a welcome gift bag and will be invited to participate in the retreat exactly as they are, without expectation or pressure.
Nourishing Meals
This retreat offers an all-inclusive dining experience throughout the stay.
Meals will be enjoyed at the Wesley & Rose restaurant, located on site at The Surf Hotel, offering a unique dining experience in the heart of Buena Vista.
Included meals:
• Sunday dinner
• Monday breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner
• Tuesday breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner
• Wednesday breakfast burritos and coffee from a local bakery
Sunday lunch and Wednesday lunch are not included.
The Setting
Nestled in the heart of the Colorado mountains, The Surf Hotel in Buena Vista provides a peaceful and beautiful setting for reflection and renewal.
Surrounded by fresh mountain air, the Arkansas River, and nearby trails, the environment naturally invites a slower pace.
Participants will also enjoy access to the hotel’s unique amenities, including a riverfront beach area and saltwater pool, creating space to relax and unwind throughout the retreat.
Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is perfect for:
• yoga practitioners
• anyone experiencing burnout or overwhelm
• those seeking time to slow down and rest
• people wishing to reconnect with nature
• beginners interested in mindfulness and gentle movement
No previous yoga or meditation experience is required.
Getting There
The nearest airport is Colorado Springs Airport (COS).
The Surf Hotel is located approximately two hours from Colorado Springs in the mountain town of Buena Vista, Colorado.
Participants typically drive from the airport or the surrounding areas.
If you are interested in carpooling, we will gladly help connect you with other participants traveling to the retreat.
🌿 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.
With a background in Applied Behavioral Science, 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
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Location
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States