Dedicated Time + Space

for…

Making
Writing
Researching
Thinking
Dreaming
Exploring
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Resting

Sacred Basecamp offers 1-week self-directed retreats and 2-4 week self-directed residencies for 1-3 individuals or 1 small group at a time. *Spouses and Partners may accompany for an additional fee. Please see FAQ section for more information.

These self-directed, self-funded retreats and residencies include a private bedroom and dedicated bathroom, shared upper level co-working space with 3 large tables (one for each person if desired), along with shared kitchen, kitchenette, lounge, dining, and laundry areas. Individuals or small groups also enjoy shared access to outdoor spaces and use of the 8-person hot tub, campfire pit, and Adirondack chairs.

These retreats and residencies are ideal for 2-3 person executive teams that need a remote work headquarters for 1 or more weeks, culinary artists, lens-based artists, writers, researchers, professors doing sabbatical research, creative travelers, digital nomads, and small groups who seek dedicated time, space, and overnight accommodations to:

  • Expand ideas, plans, and projects

  • Develop new creative work

  • Rest and reset after periods of chronic stress

  • Identify long-term personal and professional goals

  • Enjoy peaceful surroundings and intentionally curated space

  • Expand their network and meet other people through this creative co-working experience.

  • Embrace work-life balance through our convenient location and access to the Wasatch mountains for skiing, fishing, mountain biking, and hiking.

  • *For individuals or outside groups who desire a solo or private 1-week retreat or 2-4 week residency experience, please select “Qty. 3” before purchasing your preferred time slot, in order to ensure you’ve reserved the entire property for your own or your team’s exclusive use.

  • In-person host support is available Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:30am-1:30pm, Wednesdays from 7-9pm, and Fridays from 1pm-9pm. Remote host support is available daily by phone or text message from 8:30am-9pm. The host is available to assist with transportation arrangements, create itinerary suggestions for field outings and local attractions, provide individual or small group creative art instruction, schedule and coordinate wellness treatments with wellness practitioners, offer sightseeing tours of the area, accompany guests on field excursions to prominent land art attractions in the region, run errands for guests, arrange for meal or grocery delivery, and other relevant host support services as needed.

Self-Directed Retreats and Residencies are ideal for a variety of individuals and groups, including:

  • Executives or their teams of 2-3 people who are working remotely for 1 or more weeks at a time (This requires “Qty 3” at checkout in order to reserve the entire property)

  • Culinary Artists

  • Visual Artists working in lens-based media

  • Travel Writers

  • Retreat Leaders who want to host their own retreat (This requires “Qty 3” at checkout in order to reserve the entire property). Reach out for more information about retreat support services that we offer for retreat facilitators.

  • Creative travelers and entrepreneurs who enjoy working remotely

  • Filmmakers

  • Screenwriters

  • Poets

  • Authors

  • Literary artists

  • Web & Graphic Designers

  • Academic writers & researchers

  • Storytellers

  • Floral and botanical artists

  • Designers

  • Curators

  • Historians

  • Historic Preservationists

  • Environmental scientists conducting field research in the area

  • Other individuals who need dedicated time and space to rest, develop project ideas, conduct research, and create new work.

  • *Please note that because we don’t have a separate on-site studio facility at this time, we aren’t able to accommodate visual artists working in specific types of 2D & 3D media that are best suited for a formal studio space due to fumes, dust, equipment noise, environmental impact, or scale - such as oil paint, chalk pastel, graphite powder, charcoal, printmaking, ceramic pottery, sculpture, dance, or theatre.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where is Sacred Basecamp located?

    • Sacred Basecamp is housed in a 1929 historic church building that was recently renovated for adaptive reuse for retreats, residencies, overnight stays, and private events. Sacred Basecamp is located in the community of Peterson, Utah, which is 5 minutes from Wasatch Peaks Ranch, 18 minutes from Snowbasin Resort, 40 minutes North of Salt Lake City International Airport, 50 minutes north of Park City, 22 minutes southeast of Ogden City, and 40 minutes south of Powder Mountain resort.

  • Will there be other people at the retreat or residency when I am there?

    • Unless you select “Qty 3” at Checkout, you will potentially be on site with 1-4 other retreat or residency guests. Because we offer 1-4 week experiences, retreat and residency guests may depart or arrive while you are on site during your selected time frame, unless you’ve booked the entire property for your own or your group’s exclusive use.

  • What Airports are nearby?

    • Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), Ogden Hinkley Airport (OGD) - Commercial flights to California’s John Wayne Airport are offered here through Breeze Airways , and Morgan County Airport, which is a public, county owned airport but is not serviced by commercial airlines.

  • Do you provide Airport Pickup/Drop-off?

    • Airport pickup and/or drop-off is provided on Tuesdays between 6am-12pm on the first and last days of the retreat. If flying in or out at times outside this window, please plan to take an Uber to or from the airport, which costs approximately $90-120 each way depending on the time of day, traffic, and passenger group size.

  • Can I drive to Sacred Basecamp?

    • Yes. There is ample parking for your vehicle if you choose to drive to Sacred Basecamp. There is no public transportation in the area where the residency is located, so personal vehicles are encouraged. Sacred Basecamp’s retreat and residency host is available in-person to assist with transportation on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:30am-1:30pm, Wednesdays from 7-9pm, and Fridays from 1-9pm.

  • Do I need a rental car while at the residency?

    • If you would like to explore the surrounding area independently, you will need a rental car or personal vehicle. You can also plan to explore the area with the host during their scheduled in-person availability.

  • What time is check-in/check-out?

    • Check in is between 4pm-7pm on your start date. Checkout is at 10am on your end date. Your host will be on-site to welcome you during check-in hours unless Sacred Basecamp has been reserved for use by an outside team, group, or individual, and in that case on-site host welcome upon arrival is optional and check-in can happen any time after 4pm.

  • Is there an art studio available?

    • At this time, there is not a dedicated art studio for those interested in creating artwork that requires a studio. There is an upper level co-working space with three large tables, and shared lounge areas on each level, and shared outdoor spaces. An example of how the retreat guests might share the space on any given day: There may be someone trying out a new recipe in the large upper level kitchen, while another person is sitting at a table working remotely on their laptop and another guest is writing poetry or reading a novel in the lounge area.

  • Can I bring my partner, spouse, or child to the retreat or residency?

    • You may bring a partner or spouse for a fee of $250/week if they share your bedroom and bathroom. You can add this on at check-out. Assistants, friends, or collaborators who desire their own bedroom and bathroom must pay the full fee. *We aren’t able to accommodate children at this time unless someone purchases all 3 spots and reserves the full property for their exclusive use. Please note that the property has not been child-proofed and may not be suitable for young children. Please use your discretion when deciding if the property is suitable for your young child.

  • Can I sign up for consecutive retreat and residency sessions at Sacred Basecamp?

    • Yes, depending on availability you may sign up for consecutive sessions.

  • What is included in the cost?

    • Private bedroom and dedicated bathroom

    • Bedding, linens, towels, toiletries, laundry detergent.

    • Shared kitchen with a 12-foot kitchen island and 36” range/oven combo, along with plenty of equipment, essential spices, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.

    • Shared co-working and common spaces. The main upstairs co-working space has three large dining tables, and two lounge areas with a sofa and chairs, in addition to the large kitchen located on the sanctuary stage.

    • Lower level kitchenette with a microwave, fridge with sparkling water and half and half, snack and coffee station, and dedicated cabinet drawer for each retreat guest’s food storage.

    • Fiber WiFi

    • Optional wellness add-ons and group class instruction (sound healing, painting instruction, cooking instruction, breath-work classes, yoga classes, reiki sessions, etc.) Inquire with host if interested in learning more about these options.

    • Remote daily host support via phone or text messaging from 8am-10pm during your retreat or residency.

    • In-person Host support on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Monday during the retreat.

    • Transportation for errands and sightseeing is offered to retreat and residency guests during the in-person host support hours.

    • Travel planning assistance for retreat and residency guests who are unfamiliar with the area.

    • Support for retreat and residency guests who speak a primary language other than English.

    • Airport pickup and/or drop-off on Tuesdays between 6am-12pm on the first and last days of the retreat. If flying in or out at times outside this window, please plan to take an Uber to or from the airport, which costs approximately $90-120 each way depending on the time of day, traffic, and passenger group size.

  • What are the retreat and residency costs?

    • See Costs below.

      Self-Directed Retreats
      $875/person - 1-week retreat - Arrive on a Tuesday / Depart on a Tuesday

      Self-Directed Residency
      $1,750/person - 2-week residency - Arrive on a Tuesday, Depart on a Tuesday
      $2,625/person - 3-week residency - Arrive on a Tuesday, Depart on a Tuesday
      $3,500/person - 4-week residency - Arrive on a Tuesday, Depart on a Tuesday

      Arrive to Sacred Basecamp Tuesday (Start Date) between 4-7 p.m. / Depart Sacred Basecamp Tuesday (End date) by 10 a.m.

      *For retreat guests who desire a solo retreat or outside groups desiring exclusive use of the property, please select “Qty. 3” upon checkout to ensure you’re booking the full property for dedicated and exclusive use.

      **One accompanying guest is permitted for a fee of  $250/week if sharing the same bedroom/bathroom as the resident. This can be added at checkout. If all three people are each bringing a companion, please select “Qty. 3” when adding this additional option at checkout.

  • Do you require a formal application process to register for 1 or more weeks?

While we do not currently require a formal application for self-directed retreats and residencies, we ask that you provide a description of your residency goals, the name and contact information for a professional reference, and your emergency contact information.

  • How do I book?

    • Please see the booking options below:

Book Your Self-Directed / Self-Funded Retreat or Residency Below

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1-Week Self-Directed Retreat at Sacred Basecamp
$875.00

Private bedroom and dedicated bathroom with shared lounge, co-working space, dining area, kitchen, kitchenette, laundry, outdoor areas and hot-tub. On-site Airstream can be reserved for use as a writing studio or mobile office at no cost for 2-3 days per week during your stay, or exclusively through an add on fee at checkout. 1-4 other retreat or residency guests will be on site simultaneously. Please Arrive to Sacred Basecamp on start date by 7pm. Please checkout on your last day by 10am.

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2-Week Self-Directed Residency at Sacred Basecamp
$1,750.00

Private bedroom and dedicated bathroom with shared lounge, co-working space, dining area, kitchen, kitchenette, laundry, outdoor areas and hot-tub. On-site Airstream can be reserved for use as a writing studio or mobile office at no cost for 2-3 days per week during your stay, or exclusively through an add on fee at checkout. 1-4 other retreat or residency guests will be on site simultaneously. Please Arrive to Sacred Basecamp on start date by 7pm. Please checkout on your last day by 10am.

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3-Week Self-Directed Residency at Sacred Basecamp
$2,625.00

Private bedroom and dedicated bathroom with shared lounge, co-working space, dining area, kitchen, kitchenette, laundry, outdoor areas and hot-tub. On-site Airstream can be reserved for use as a writing studio or mobile office at no cost for 2-3 days per week during your stay, or exclusively through an add on fee at checkout. 1-4 other retreat or residency guests will be on site simultaneously. Please Arrive to Sacred Basecamp on start date by 7pm. Please checkout on your last day by 10am.

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4-Week Self-Directed Residency at Sacred Basecamp
$3,500.00

Private bedroom and dedicated bathroom with shared lounge, co-working space, dining area, kitchen, kitchenette, laundry, outdoor areas and hot-tub. On-site Airstream can be reserved for use as a writing studio or mobile office at no cost for 2-3 days per week during your stay, or exclusively through an add on fee at checkout. 1-4 other retreat or residency guests will be on site simultaneously. Please Arrive to Sacred Basecamp on start date by 7pm. Please checkout on your last day by 10am.