Aerial Retreat Lodging
Lodging Near Minturn
Minturn is a small mountain town with a cozy, local feel, and there are several lovely places nearby to stay during the retreat. We recommend booking early, as lodging in the Vail Valley can fill quickly
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Eagle River Inn - 2 minutes from The Barn Minturn
Boutique riverfront stay in the heart of Minturn. This is a beautiful option for guests who want something peaceful, charming, and walkable to town.
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Minturn Inn - 1 minute from The Barn Minturn
Cozy bed-and-breakfast style stay with a warm, intimate feel. A great fit for those who want something personal and relaxed.
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The Bunkhouse - 2 minutes from The Barn Minturn
A more affordable option on with a social, mountain-traveler feel. Ideal for guests who want to keep lodging costs lower while staying close to Minturn.
Additional nearby options
Green Bridge Inn – Red Cliff - 14 minutes from The Barn Minturn
A quiet and scenic option in a small mountain town just outside Minturn.
Avon or Vail hotels
Guests wanting more hotel choices, resort amenities, or luxury accommodations may prefer to stay in Avon or Vail and drive to the retreat each day.
"By far the best aerial instruction I’ve ever experienced. Beautiful community and outstanding instruction by Sara and all of the instructors." -Steph Salem
FAQ
Who is eligible?
Anyone who is 18+ and has a consistent aerial practice with 2+ years of experience training.
What apparatus is this for?
This retreat focuses on cross-apparatus skills. We'll explore silks, hammock, hoop and potentially trapeze.
Is this just for new teachers?
This training is designed for teachers at all levels, including those aspiring. The attention on the "between the lines" of teaching fills common gaps in teacher skillset and offers the perfect introduction to those looking to begin.
Is lodging covered?
All workshops and 1 daily meal/refreshments are included. Lodging and transportation are not covered.
Sara Kaiser is an instructor and movement educator whose work brings neuroscience, psychology, learning theories, and trauma-informed instruction to the dynamic world of aerial arts. She is the founder of Wakeful Ascent Aerial Arts, where she develops continuing education and teacher training programs that integrate pedagogy, leadership, empowerment, and technical mastery.
Through years of teaching, interdisciplinary study, and building Bishop, California’s first aerial community +developing Aerial Silks Online, Sara has become known for her technical insight, uplifting teaching style, and ability to synthesize complex ideas into clear, usable frameworks for instructors.
Her BLOOM Aerial teacher training fills gaps in the field by addressing the often unseen factors that shape learning, including cognitive load, nervous system states, memory formation, studio values and culture, boundaries, somatic experiencing, leadership, and safety psychology. Sara's teaching approach considers the many layers of the student and honors the diversity of meanings that aerial brings to peoples' lives.
Whether she is guiding a beginner through their first hammock knot invert (a love language) or working with experienced teachers on facilitating a supportive learning environment, her focus remains the same:
to share the joy and empowerment of aerial arts.