RETREAT ACTIVITIES GUIDE Prehistoric Earth Daily | 6:00am - 10:30am Meet at Palisade Lobby The canyons and mesas of Gateway have witnessed eons of natural history. The entire region was an active migratory path for dinosaurs throughout the roughly 160 million year-long era during which they existed. Some of the best quality tracks in the United States can be found here. Led by Colorado Expert: Zebulon Miracle Yoga Daily | 7:00am - 8:00am & 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meet in Fitness Center Studio Break up your day of intensive intellectual inquiry by challenging the body and calming the mind during an early morning or afternoon yoga session. Morning Stables Ride Monday & Thursday: 7:30am - 10:30am Meet at Palisade Lobby Spend an unforgettable morning on a horseback trail ride through the rugged Unaweep Canyon. Authentic cowboys and gals will match your specific riding experience and skill level to the best horse available. Tesla Experience Monday & Tuesday | 7:00am - 10:00am & 3:30pm - 5:30pm Meet in Driven Showroom* Tesla Motors will develop a special display and driving experience for the 2014 participants attending Curiosity Retreats. Given that the retreats are located in one of North America’s most spectacular driving locations, the Tesla Experience should not be missed. *Please let us know if you need golf cart transportation. Flora & Fauna Hike Monday & Thursday | 9:00am - 10:00am Meet at Palisade Lobby Witness the natural majesty of Gateway in the company of local experts and discover the flora & fauna that populate this corner of the great American Southwest. Photography Hike Tuesday & Wednesday | 9:00am - 10:00am Meet at Palisade Lobby Even in the age of high-definition camera phones, the grandeur of Gateway Canyons is impossible to capture in a quick snapshot. Hike with an experienced photographer and get advice on the framing, composition, and exposure necessary for the ideal shot. Led by Photography Expert: Robb Reece RETREAT ACTIVITIES GUIDE Archery Wednesday & Thursday | 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meet in Cottonwood Grove Learn about the mechanics of archery and test out your accuracy in this fun afternoon activity led by Gateway Canyons’ Adventure Center. Eurocopter Mechanics Monday & Thursday | 5:00pm - 6:00pm Meet at Helicopter Hangar* Join Gateway Canyons’ two helicopter pilots in an up-close examination of the mechanics and incredible engineering of the Eurocopter AStar B3. Understand the exceptional visibility, range and power of the first helicopter to land on the tip of Mount Everest. *Please let us know if you need golf cart transportation. Wine Tasting with Larry Stone Wednesday & Thursday | 5:00pm - 6:00pm Meet in Entrada Lounge Join us in a sensory examination and evaluation of wine with America’s 9th Master Sommelier, Larry Stone. Norman Seeff Photography Wednesday | 5:00pm - 6:00pm Hosted in Palisade Grand Hall Photographer and filmmaker Norman Seeff shares his body of content exploring the roots of creativity, innovation and optimal performance. Learn about how Seeff has identified schematics describing the archetypes of the creative process that function across all creative disciplines. Ethnobotany Thursday | 5:00pm - 6:00pm Meet in Storyteller Library The Museum of Western Colorado recently conducted an ethnobotany study with the local Utes to find out and document the traditional uses of plants found in the area. Learn about the plants found in Gateway and their modern and historic uses. If weather permits, the group may take an easy hike around the resort to find and identify some of the plants and flowers in the wild. Led by Colorado Expert: Zebulon Miracle RETREAT ACTIVITIES GUIDE Auto Museum Cocktails, Tour & Dinner Tuesday | 5:30pm - 8:00pm Spanning every era of the industry, the Gateway Auto Museum is a treasure that every visitor should experience. There will be two dinners hosted at the Auto Museum during each Curiosity Retreat so that every participant has the chance to absorb the rich and colorful history of the American automobile. Stables Steak Ride Tuesday | 5:00pm - 9:30pm Meet at Palisade Lobby Spend an unforgettable morning or evening on a horseback trail ride through the rugged canyon walls, winding your way to the rustic Pavilion for a glorious western steak dinner. You’ll be greeted at the beautiful Gateway Canyons Stables by authentic cowboys and gals who will match your specific riding experience and skill level to the best horse available. Founder’s Collection Daily | 8:00pm - 10:00pm Enjoy evening documentaries in our HD Theater beginning at 8 PM each evening of our Curiosity Retreat weeks. We termed this the Founder’s Collection as it encompasses some of John Hendricks’ favorite Discovery series, from Atlas to North America. Start Times: Sunday | North America | 8PM & 9PM Monday | Atlas: China Revealed | 8PM Tuesday | All the President’s Men Revisited | 8PM Wednesday | Atlas: Brazil Revealed | 8PM Thursday | When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions | 8PM & 9PM Tools of the Hunters Wednesday | 8:00pm - 9:00pm Meet in Storyteller Library Covering the basic history of human hunters in the American Southwest (ranging from huntergathers 10,000 years ago to the Mountain Men of the 1840s). See in-person artifacts from the Museum of the West that represent the different technologies used and discuss how the local environment shaped and formed how people went about everyday life. Led by Colorado Expert: Zebulon Miracle Astronomy Night Daily | 8:30pm - 9:30pm Meet at Palisade Lobby There are few sights more inspiring and humbling than a night sky entirely free of smog or light pollution; experience it in the company of expert astronomers. Led by Astronomy Expert: Ricky Smith ADDITIONALLY PRICED ACTIVITIES Spa Appointments Daily | 7:00am - 10:30am & 3:30pm - 5:30pm Relax and indulge in a premiere spa treatment at The Spa at Gateway Canyons. Using only products packed with restorative natural ingredients, each treatment room is appointed with tiled showers and state-of-the-art technologies, and custom treatments, tailored to your body’s needs, are available upon request. Pricing and booking availability upon request Helicopter Tours Daily | 7:00am - 10:30am Gateway Canyons Air Tours offers the unique and unforgettable experience of flying over some of the most spectacular scenery in the world! Guests not only see the scenic beauty from under the beautiful blue skies of Colorado, but they learn about the fascinating lore and legends of western Colorado and eastern Utah. $900 for a 30-minute helicopter ride up to 4 people | $1800 for 60-minute helicopter ride up to 4 people | $900 for Charter Flight from GJT to Gateway or vice versa Driven Experiences Pro-Baja Ride Along Monday & Wednesday | 7:00am - 10:30am From the passenger seat, with an instructor behind the wheel, experience 4 laps (8 miles total) in Pro-Baja Trucks built to defy physics and provide the ultimate exposure to off-road racing. $300 per person Driven Experiences Rentals Tuesday & Thursday | 7:00am - 10:30am Take a morning drive to the Hanging Flume or Driggs Mansion in a convertible that was born to drive Gateway’s canyon roads. Pricing available upon request ATV Tours Monday & Wednesday | 7:00am - 10:00am Gateway Canyons offers guided ATV tours through the rugged wilderness landscape to historic sites and to the high mesa country. $180 per person for 3 hour ride Mountain Biking Tuesday & Thursday | 8:00am - 10:00am Situated on the border of Colorado and Utah, Gateway Canyons has the best of both worlds when it comes to mountain biking. Gateway Canyons has classic Colorado mountain bike trails that rise and dip over the mountains, and more technical riding made famous in nearby Moab, Utah. $85 per person for 3 hour tour
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