Fall Retreats and Events
What is an Aerial Arts Moab retreat?
Join us for an immersive and transformative 3-day retreat that promises to be a unique blend of creativity, physical movement, and personal growth. This retreat includes specialized silks instruction, where participants will learn new aerial silks sequences with our head instructor Isa. Under the guidance of our experienced instructor, we will explore various techniques, including climbs, drops, and sequences. All levels welcome, however the outdoor events do have exposure and may feel scary to new aerialists. We are able to provide a backup leash when asked as well.
In addition to silks, we will offer fire spinning instruction, where participants will have the opportunity to learn the mesmerizing art of manipulating fire props such as poi, staffs, and hoops. Safety is our top priority, and our skilled instructor will ensure that everyone learns the necessary precautions while experiencing the thrill of performing with fire in a controlled environment.
The retreat will also feature a yoga and pilates class designed to rest and stretch out on Sunday, helping to recover from a high energy weekend.
Attendees will also have the chance to practice their newfound skills during on-location photo shoots at two stunning permitted arches in Moab, renowned for their breathtaking natural beauty. These iconic backdrops will provide the perfect setting to showcase the skills learned throughout the retreat and create lasting visual memories.
Not only will you be a part of an epic outdoor silks and photography retreat, but you will also be able to enjoy Moab with an extreme sport afternoon as well. The Moab Stoke Factory gives us access to BASE jumping, mountain biking, Jett boat tours at sunset, Jeep tours at sunset, white water rafting, rope swinging, paragliding, hot air balloon tours, mountain biking, e biking, and rock climbing.
This 3-day retreat is designed to foster a supportive and inspiring environment, where participants can connect with like-minded individuals, explore new skills, and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. Whether you are seeking to enhance your physical abilities, develop artistic talents, or simply enjoy a rejuvenating getaway, this retreat offers a well-rounded experience that will leave you feeling empowered and inspired.
Schedule:
Friday:
2pm Welcome aerialists–briefing, gift bags, meet and greet
3pm Silks class
4pm Open gym
5pm Flow toys class and fire safety
6pm Hand dying MoodHoops fans
7pm Catered dinner
9pm Fire spinning and flow toy event
Saturday:
9am Yoga class and fresh juice bar
10am Silks and mixed apparatus class
12pm Catered lunch
1pm Open gym
2pm Rappeling class
4pm First arch photo shoot, picnic dinner
Sunday:
6am Second arch photo shoot
10am Drive back to the warehouse
12pm Decompress, goodbyes
12pm Catered lunch
What’s included in every retreat:
Friday-Sunday all-inclusive stay at our Airbnb in Moab, UT
2 photo shoots at 2 arches
Aerial silks classes
Flow toys and fire spinning classes
Yoga
Hand dying our own silks fans from @moodhoops
All meals
All transportation for the weekend
Plus more
What is calculated into the price of these retreats:
Housing
Meals
Transportation
Paying our staff: rigger, photographers, drone pilot, drivers, yoga instructor, flow toys and fire instructor, silks instructor
Branded gear from us
Fresh juice bar
Private chef
Silk fans from Moodhoops
Why are we different than any other aerialist retreat
Permitted arches
The Moab desert is stunning, dramatic and fragile. We spent 2 years getting the permitting to rig silks at several locations. We worked intimately with the Branch of Land Management and NEPA to protect the natural and human heritage we enjoy here. We work hard to protect the natural beauty of the arches, the fragile ecology around us and keep the Navajo and Anasazi sites unaffected by aerialists.
Expert instruction
Our head instructor has studied the psychology of learning, anatomy and works regularly on her own aerial silks skills. Our photographers work in the outdoors and sports arenas. Ryan has been rigging highlines, slacklines, rock climbs, BASE accesses and now aerial silks anchors for years. Peyton works hard to learn and teach new fire spinning techniques. Tierra is a highly qualified yoga and pilates instructor. We also just really love each other and are so stoked to be hanging out together and with you.