Slip into Stillness and become new again
Winter Water Rebirth
A full-day hot spring retreat on the eve of Lunar New Year
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
From Salt Lake to Maple Grove Hot Spring in Idaho
A nurturing field trip of deep self-care and connection
Imagine a day away from the to-do list, where time slows down and you are held in a sacred embrace by water, warmth, and the power of community. A deep-dive into being loved on for a full day and having the opportunity to start fresh.
Hosted by the Warm Springs Alliance in collaboration with Maple Grove Hot Springs, this exclusive event offers the perfect mid-winter pause: a soulful blend of healing waters, gentle movement, mindful connection, and nourishing community.
Throw that older skin into the water.
Give it to the sky.
Step into what wants to emerge now.
Nothing can hold you back when you are willing to be yourself.
~ Jeannette Encinias
The Journey
We’ll start the day all together for a relaxed road trip north to Maple Grove hot spring with warm, meaningful conversation as we get to know each other.
Sacred Water Gathering
After we arrive and get the lay of the land (which is gorgeous), we’ll slip into the soothing embrace of natural mineral hot spring pools, surrounded by the snow-kissed landscape on the banks of the Bear River.
Together, we’ll open with a circle of gratitude and intention-setting, honoring the sacred water and the land that sustains us.
Float into Serenity
Everyone will get to experience the magic of an individual *float session from professional aquatic body workers following the tradition of Watsu and Healing Dance. This is an immersive meditative experience that can be deeply relaxing, and amazingly life-changing as you let the warmth of the water melt away stress and flowing movement unlocks a deeper sense of peace and clarity.
* There’s no need to know how to swim, as you’ll be fully supported with your face above the water throughout your floating session.
Here’s how most people describe their experience:
A day to tend your soul
Held by water and earth in the quiet of winter, we’ll slow way down with plenty of time to unwind and reflect. With heart-guided conversations, and creative prompts, you’ll reconnect with your inner self and other deepening souls in this day of immersion that includes the swan, geese and deer that often visit during the pool experience.
Receive the gifts of Lunar New Year
Just as the Lunar New Year invites us to embrace fresh beginnings and let go of the past, Winter Water Rebirth offers a profound opportunity to align with the season’s energy, to set intentions, cleanse your spirit, and step into the year ahead with clarity and purpose.
Integration & Renewal
Enjoy nourishing meals, quiet moments in the yurt, and powerful practices like sound healing, mindfulness, and group toning. This is a space to release, integrate and renew—body, mind, and spirit.
Meet your hosts
Sylvia, Mary, and McKell
Sylvia Nibley
Sylvia, founder of the Warm Springs Alliance, has been a healing practitioner and group facilitator for more than 30 years. She is passionate about creating spaces where the simple, yet profound practices of breathing, moving, and authentic connection can catalyze deep transformation. Sylvia’s vision for a renewed community gathering place inspires her work to help others embrace their innate wholeness and spark positive change.
Mary Ness
With nearly three decades of experience as a dedicated bodyworker, Mary has a deep understanding of the body’s innate ability to heal. Her journey into aquatic bodywork began three years ago and has taken her around the world to study a variety of methods that harness the transformative power of water for healing on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels. As an advocate for community wellness, Mary is committed to making the dream of a warm springs facility in Salt Lake City a reality.
McKell Flick
McKell brings over five years of experience as a skilled and compassionate massage therapist, with a unique specialization in WATSU—a deeply therapeutic practice that combines water, touch, and spirit. Her intuitive approach facilitates a dance of healing that fosters profound connection and renewal. Whether guiding sessions on land or in water, McKell is devoted to helping others find balance and harmony in body, mind, and soul.
Secure Your Spot
This all-inclusive intimate gathering is limited to 12 people to ensure a deeply personal and transformative experience. Spaces will fill quickly.
Included in your day:
• Transportation to and from Maple Grove Hot Spring in Idaho
• Access to geothermal pools
• Aquatic Bodywork
• Guided practices led by skilled facilitators
• Delicious meals and snacks to nourish your body
• Thoughtfully curated space for reflection and relaxation
• A gift bag with tools to inspire your continued journey
WINTER WATER REBIRTH
Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
$333 is an offering toward a nurturing journey into reconnection— with yourself, with others, and with the natural world.
This retreat also supports the Warm Springs Alliance’s vision of creating sacred healing spaces for the community—today and for generations to come.
Reserve your place today. We can’t wait to warmly welcome you!
Contact Mary at 801-602-4178 or email with any questions.
Note: This event will happen, rain, snow or shine.
Your ticket is non-refundable, but
transferrable up until January 26th at 8:00am.
Last night as I was sleeping,
I dreamt—marvelous error!—
that a spring was breaking
out in my heart.
I said: Along which secret aqueduct,
Oh water, are you coming to me,
water of a new life
that I have never drunk?
~ Antonio Machado
Extend Your Retreat Experience
Enhance your journey by reserving a fully furnished Stone Shelter, Yurt, or Cabin, allowing you to continue soaking and resting until midday Wednesday.
You’ll work directly with Maple Grove Hot Springs for this.
When you know what you want, email Mel and she’ll get you set up with an exclusive 20% discount for your booking.