There is something magical about the moment the seasons begin to turn.
The days grow a little shorter. The evenings carry a familiar chill. The mountains begin to trade their summer greens for gold, amber, and rust, and the rhythm of the valley seems to slow down.
Autumn has arrived in the San Luis Valley—and at Joyful Journey, we see it as an invitation.
An invitation to pause.
To breathe a little deeper.
To let go of what no longer serves us.
And to make space for the season ahead.
As we look toward winter and all the snow it may bring to the mountains, there is no better time to discover one of our favorite cold-weather experiences: soaking outdoors while the world around you turns quiet and white.
There is a special kind of joy in slipping into warm mineral water when the air is cold.
Your body settles into the warmth while your face meets the cool mountain air. Steam rises from the pools. The surrounding landscape becomes still. And when snow begins to fall, something almost dreamlike happens.
You can sit beneath an open sky while snowflakes drift around you, watching them disappear into the warm water.
It is one of those experiences that is difficult to describe until you have felt it for yourself.
At Joyful Journey, our geothermal mineral waters offer a natural place to slow down, relax, and reconnect with yourself and the landscape. As the temperatures drop outside, the warmth of the pools becomes even more inviting.
Perhaps this autumn is your invitation to experience winter soaking for yourself.
Come for the water.
Stay for the stillness.
And let the season unfold around you.
Last month, we introduced you to a few of the special spaces that make Joyful Journey more than just a place to soak. As autumn invites us inward, these spaces become wonderful places to pause, reflect, and reconnect.
The Buddha Garden offers a quiet space for contemplation and stillness.
After soaking, take a few moments to wander through the garden. Notice the details. Feel your feet beneath you. Breathe. Allow yourself to be present rather than rushing toward the next thing.
Sometimes the greatest benefit of a retreat isn’t doing more.
It’s simply giving yourself permission to be still.
Our Joyful Wall is a reminder that joy can be found in the small things—the people we love, the experiences that nourish us, the beauty around us, and the moments that make us smile.
Take a moment to visit the wall during your next journey.
Perhaps add your own bit of joy.
Perhaps simply stop and notice what is already there.
Autumn is a natural season for reflection, and our labyrinth offers a beautiful way to slow your pace and turn your attention inward.
Unlike a maze, a labyrinth has a single winding path toward the center and back out again. There is nowhere to get lost and no need to hurry.
Walk slowly.
Breathe deeply.
Let your thoughts settle.
You may be surprised by what becomes clear when you simply give yourself the space to walk.
As the seasons change, so does our menu!
Beginning this month, we are introducing changes to both our breakfast and dinner offerings, giving you even more ways to make your visit a full Joyful Journey.
And for those planning an evening soak, please note our breakfast and dinner hours:
Whether you’re joining us for a nourishing meal before an evening soak or warming up with dinner after spending time in the pools, we look forward to welcoming you to the table.
We’re pleased to expand our services offered by Dr. Dean Lloyd. We’re now offering acupuncture treatments designed to support your overall well-being.
Dr. Lloyd’s acupuncture treatments focus on:
Pain relief
Stress management
Relaxation
Insomnia and sleep support
Massage & Spa Services
We currently have massage therapists available to meet your needs, along with guest therapists who offer additional treatments and specialties.
Be sure to explore all of our spa services and activities offered throughout the month. Whether you’re looking to relax, restore, or simply take some time for yourself, we have a variety of offerings to support your wellness journey.
All treatments are performed by licensed, intuitive therapists who are dedicated to creating a personalized and nurturing experience for every guest.
Treat yourself to the healing vibrations of AURA TUNE.
Avery Runner works with microtonal frequencies for tuning the nervous system, entraining brainwave patterns and generally improving energy and oxygen flow in bodily cell functions.
Tuning forks, Himalayan bowls and quartz oscillators are selected for specific calibration to Planetary Frequencies.
Applying advanced knowledge of the energetic structure of the human biofield, Avery addresses areas of the light body which exhibit dissonance when scanned by tuning forks. Subtle nuances in the response of a pure tone frequency, grants clues into what areas of the energy body need attention.
Additional aspects of personal healing are illuminated in each session depending on areas that respond most stubborn to the treatment, granting individual insights to where you may continue to develop.
With an ever growing arsenal of shamanic sound tools and custom instruments designed for the healing arts, AURA TUNE sessions are always evolving to meet developing healing requirements.
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Call the front desk for more information and to schedule an appt. 719-256-4328
When the Soul Whispers – Silent Retreat with Debbie and Dian Take time out of your daily routine and doing for others … to unplug! … to de-stress and
rejuvenate. In the spaciousness and quietude of silence, awaken to your inner wisdom and listen to the
Whispers of Your Soul. Receive your personal Primordial Sound Mantra, a meditation tool that connects you to the unique vibration of your soul.
October 12 – 15: Sanctuary retreat
October 16 – 18: Through the Eye of the Soul: Where the Dreamer Awakens
A retreat for women seeking ritual, rhythm and soul connection. There comes a time when your soul whispers that you are ready to see with new eyes. To step beyond old stories. To dream your world into being.
October 18 – 22: Joyful Journey to Health – Hot Springs Retreat
Sasha Yakovleva, founder of the Buteyko Breathing Center and an Advanced Buteyko Specialist, will personally guide this retreat.
Deep relaxation is the foundation for optimal breathing and overall health. When paired with Buteyko breathing exercises and key lifestyle practices, it can significantly increase carbon dioxide levels in the lungs — our vitality, prana, or life force. This retreat is designed to make a practical and lasting contribution to each participant’s well-being
October 22 – 25: Walking a Path of Peace
Please Join Kate Mulheron ,and Jay Kraemer for a 4-day guided journey working with EARTH WAYS YOGA, 5 ELEMENTS ACUPUNCTURE Philosophy , LIVE MUSIC and Mother Nature as we honor the late fall energy of letting go , honoring the teachings of the WEST of the 7 Direction Circle ,that which cannot hold on any longer, walking with tthe effects of this whole years cycle for you and how to prepare to gain the most out of this alignment for your Winters Solstice path into 2026 and to deepen your intuitive, strengthened ways through your connection with Mother Earth and this rich time of fall and her deep colors, foods and nourished ways. You will practice working with Universal Circle to unlock the inner guidance of your truth speaking and truth seeking. Retreat
October 29 – November 1: Weavers of Magic – Journey Beyond the Veil
Women across time and cultures have gathered in circles as a form of resistance, celebration and healing. We have gathered at our moon time, to mark time, to celebrate life, to perform ritual, to knit, to sew, to read, to dance, to laugh, to cry, to hold one another, to heal ourSelves… to heal the world. Now more than ever we need the magic of the circle… the world needs the magic of the circle.
Immerse yourSelf in magic: exploring ways to nurture your inner magic and the power of connecting deeply with a sacred circle of sisters, our Mamma Earth, and the waters that flow through Her.
What we heal in the center of the circle is reflected in the whole circle.
Lets weave a circle of magic into being!
INFORMATION
719-256-4328 (Heat)
reservations@jjhotsprings.com
Group Rates & Event Planning
719-256-4329
groups@jjhotsprings.com
POOLS OPEN DAILY
Day Guests
9:30 AM – 9:50 PM Sunday – Thursday
9:30 AM – 8:00 PM Friday – Saturday
Overnight Guests
7:30 AM – 9:50 PM every day
Overnight Reservations
Check-in time 4 PM
Check-out time 11 AM
72 hour cancellation policy
50% deposit due at time of reservation
ADRESS:
28640 CR 58 EE, Moffat, CO 81143
DIRECTIONS:
Joyful Journey Host Springs Spa is 32 miles south of Salida and 50 miles north of Alamosa on scenic highway 17, which runs parallel to the Sangre de Cristo mountain range. The Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve is 40 minutes from Joyful Journey and the spiritual mecca of Crestone is 30 minutes away. Joyful Journey is located in the San Luis Valley of south central Colorado – on Highway 17 one mile south of the Highway 285 junction.
At an elevation of 7700 feet on the valley floor, we enjoy cool summers and sunny winters, as well as spectacular views of the 14,000 foot peaks of the Sangre De Cristo Wilderness to the east.
