Pendulum, an Intentional Artist Retreat
Pendulum: Renaissance isn't just a retreat - it's your invitation to be reborn. In the raw majesty of Southern Utah's wilderness, we're igniting a modern-day renaissance where ancient wisdom explosively collides with future vision. Like the original Renaissance that bridged medieval darkness into enlightenment, we're building a portal between worlds at Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch
Led by visionaries who refuse to accept the old ways of being, we're alchemizing Indigenous ceremony with avant-garde artistry. This isn't about finding yourself - it's about the death of who you were and the artistic rebirth of who you're becoming. Here, sustainability isn't just a buzzword - it's the foundation of our collective resurrection.
Why Pendulum?
Designed for artists, seekers, and changemakers, it challenges you to confront the edges of your creativity, your connection to others, and your relationship with regeneration. Hosted at Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch, Pendulum brings together immersive workshops, sacred rituals, and regenerative practices that leave an impact long after the weekend ends. This is where art becomes transformation, ritual becomes revolution, and sustainability becomes action.
If you’re ready to step into discomfort, explore your depths, and emerge with clarity and purpose, Pendulum is where it happens.
“Pendulum is not only a call to balance within our minds and bodies, but also the land and our failed systems.”
— Samantha L. Calmes, Executive Producer & Founder
Join PENDULUM
Artistic Alchemy
Transform through creative exploration as skilled facilitators guide you through visual arts, music, movement, and storytelling workshops that honor both ancestral practices and contemporary innovation.
Earth Wisdom
Deepen your relationship with the natural world through immersive land-based experiences including foraging walks, herbalism workshops, and earth-connection ceremonies that reveal the profound teachings of Boulder Mountain's sacred terrain.
Dawn Practices
Begin each day in sacred connection through meditation, yoga, breathwork, and sound healing practices that create an intentional foundation for your transformative journey.
Wellness Integration
Discover holistic restoration through our carefully curated offerings of bodywork, energy healing, adaptogenic elixirs, and therapeutic practices, all held within the embrace of Boulder Mountain's healing landscape.
Culinary Journey
Nourish body and spirit with organic, farm-to-table meals crafted by Sweetwater Kitchen that celebrate the abundance of our local landscape while supporting sustainable agricultural practices.
Evening Ceremonies
Access hot showers, a tea house, and an herbal first aid station. Our empowerment support is here to confront and dissolve societal constraints.
Sample Schedule
Every retreat is a unique experience. The timing of all workshops, music, and meals may differ. This is an example.
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Arrival & Grounding
Welcome & Setup: Arrive, check-in, and set up at the Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch.
Opening Ceremony: Participate in a grounding ritual to set intentions.
Creative Workshop: Engage in mask-making with Audrey Newhouse.
Evening Gathering: Share stories around the fire under the stars.
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Creativity & Connection
Morning Movement: Yoga and meditation led by Rocky Velvet Cee.
Artistic Expression: Portraiture 101 with Aubrey Cardon.
Sustainable Practices: Learn soil health and composting techniques.
Night Event: Enjoy live music by Spirit Machine and Vinyl Tapestries.
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Transformation & Celebration
Morning Ritual: Participate in the Goddess Activation ceremony.
Land-Based Activity: Herbalism walk to discover wild plants.
Community Building: Emotional Support Group for Men: Release & Burn.
Pendulum Ball: A magical evening with dancing, tarot reading, and a tea blending station.
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Morning Ceremony: Earth Connection Ceremony to ground and integrate.
Creative Closing: Reflective journaling and group feedback.
Final Meal: Enjoy a communal lunch with new friends.
Farewell Ritual: Share parting intentions and depart with a renewed spirit.
Prepare for a once in a lifetime Journey
Connecting Art, Ecology, and the Land at Pendulum
Exploring Creative Connection from Land to Self
Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch, nestled in the heart of Southern Utah, serves as the soulful host for Pendulum, where art and earth ecology come together to create transformative experiences. Our retreat integrates the natural rhythms of the land with the creativity of its people, fostering a deep connection between participants and the world around them.
At Pendulum, we embrace the principle that artistic expression and ecological stewardship go hand-in-hand. By grounding creativity in sustainable practices, we not only honor the beauty of the earth but also empower our community to cultivate meaningful change.
How We’re Connecting Ecology and Art
Sustainable Living Practices
Participate in hands-on workshops such as composting, keyline gardening, and soil health exploration. Past events like Boulder Mountain’s Life in the Soil Workshop with Dr. Elaine Ingham have highlighted the importance of regenerative practices as tools for both personal growth and environmental transformation.Artistic Immersion
Engage in creative workshops that draw inspiration from nature, such as eco-dyeing, mask-making, and music inspired by the land’s rhythms. Events like the Dirtwire & Poranguí Workshop have illustrated the power of merging art with ecological mindfulness.
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