what you can expect
agenda overview
Arrival Day
welcome dinner and
bonfire
meet-and-greet
1st Full Day
customized relationship therapy
and
guidance
2nd Full Day
customized fishing experience
with
streamside lunch
Forever
adventure of a lifetime
and
unforgettable memories!
detailed agenda
arrival day
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Fishing Gear & Fishing License
Meet at the Taos Fly Shop to be fitted for your fishing waders and boots and purchase fishing license (if you have not already done so)
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Check-In
Welcome drinks and lights refreshments
served as guests settle in and mingle.
6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
Welcome Dinner and Introductions
Gather for a casual dinner,
group introductions and
review of retreat agenda.
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Bonfire, Free Time and Socializing
Guests are free to continue socializing
around the bonfire or explore other areas
of the retreat grounds.
Optional activities such as stargazing,
nature walks, yard games and hot tub
available for those interested.
Retreat staff available to assist with any questions
1st full day
8:30 AM -9:30 AM
Breakfast
Enjoy a light breakfast. Relax with a morning walk, stretch (yoga mats available) or a quiet moment listening to the sounds of nature with a cup of coffee or tea before beginning the morning session.
9:30 AM -12:30 PM
Morning Session
Instruction, exercises, demos and discussion.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Afternoon Session
Afternoon discussion and instruction, 1:1 support, activities, application, review and closing.
2nd full day
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Breakfast & Instruction
Breakfast and fishing/casting instruction
9:30 AM -12:30 PM
Fishing
Participants will be guided on a walk-and-wade (we will not be in boats) full morning of trout fishing!
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch
Hot riverside lunch
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
More Fishing!!
Before Retreat:
Intake Process
Before your retreat, we will schedule a virtual 90-minute intake session at a mutually convenient time. This initial session is designed to help us understand your relationship a little better, including challenges and strengths, and to answer any questions you might have for us before the retreat. We'll also discuss your experience with fishing, ensuring we tailor fishing activities to your skill level, and obtain size information for your fishing gear (boots and waders). Lastly, we'll gather information about any dietary restrictions and touch base about travel arrangements (if applicable). This personalized approach helps us create a unique retreat experience that's both enjoyable and enriching and will assist in ease of registration upon your arrival!
Additionally, if you are interested in the retreat but feel you would like to explore relationship therapy before attending, depending on availability, Liz is happy to meet with you prior to the retreat. If interested, Liz would be happy to discuss this with you during the intake session.
After the retreat concludes, if you wish to continue working on your relationship in a therapeutic setting, please discuss options for continuing therapy with Liz. Liz is also happy to try and provide referrals in your local community if you have interest in in-person sessions.
If you're interested in further fly-fishing experiences, whether by extending your stay or finding local guides for future trips, Emily and her husband Ron, own a local fly fishing business, Sedall Troutfitters, and would be happy to arrange additional fishing opportunities for you!
Neither ongoing therapy nor additional fishing activities are required, but they are available for those who desire continued support and experiences after the retreat.