Dearest Beloveds

We are so thrilled to invite you to gather with us again for our annual Summer Solstice celebration — a time of fullness, radiance, and shared aliveness. Each year the Solstice reminds us to pause and feel the peak of light — in the sky, in the earth, and within our own hearts. It is a moment to celebrate abundance, connection, and the beauty of walking this path together.

This year’s Solstice gathering — and Joytown’s 3 Year Anniversary! — will have a new shape and depth. Rather than a single large celebration, we will be holding a more intimate three-day, two-night container rooted in our evolving community framework — one that centers shared field, continuity, and real relational presence. Over the course of our time together, we will move through a sacred Grandfather ceremony and lots of tantra-style workshops and energy work, along with shared meals, connection, and devotional play.

We believe growth deepens and stabilizes when it happens in relationship — when we gather in authenticity, courage, and care. These newer community containers are intentionally more intimate and are designed for those who have already built some foundation with us through prior sessions or gatherings. Our sliding scale model will be in place so that participation is accessible, while those with greater resources can help support the wider circle.

We are grateful beyond words for each of you and the living field we are growing together. More details are included below — please read everything carefully and reach out with any questions.

With love and bright Solstice blessings,
Mel & E🧡

Schedule
(all times MT)
The weekend will be a juicy, heart-opening blend of ceremony, teaching, embodiment, breathwork and relational practice. There will be structured experiences as well as organic connection time, all paced with care.

Friday June 19th - Arrival & Grandfather Ceremony
Please plan to arrive at 11:00am so we can settle in together and start ceremony by noon. We’ll open the weekend with some connection practices to help everyone arrive, open, and start weaving the relational field together, while we connect to sacred cactus medicine. We will provide nourishing food and supportive refreshments throughout the day so you can stay grounded and well-fueled.

Saturday June 20th - Full Day Tantra Workshops
Saturday will be devoted to a full-day of Tantra workshop practices, held within a warm, playful, and embodied container. We’ll explore tantric-style and energy-based practices, including both solo and partnered exercises centered on embodiment, depth, aliveness, intimacy and energetic connection, with plenty of room for discovery and play.

Sunday 21st - Breathwork, Brunch & Integration
On Sunday we will gather for brunch and embodied integration practices, before a 1pm departure.

RSVP
To hold your spot, please email hello@joytown.co and we will send an invoice for a deposit.

Logistics
Our retreat begins Friday, June 19th at 11am. Please be on time and clear your schedule for the duration of the weekend. Departure will be 1pm Sunday, June 21st.

Location
Joytown is our vibrant temple space that is nestled in the foothills just outside of Denver, CO. This sacred sanctuary fosters deep connection, healing and self-discovery through intentional gatherings and private events. Come be with us in a place filled with life-force energy, hummingbirds, mountain views and magic.

Exchange
We are offering this community event on a sliding scale. The exchange is $1200 - $2500, which includes lodging, meals, sacrament, breathwork, workshop, and two nights of ceremony. A $500 deposit will hold your spot and the balance will be due upon arrival.

We want this work to be accessible to those who feel genuinely called. If you are in need of additional financial support, please reach out to us directly.

If you have the means and feel moved to contribute more, we gratefully welcome the support. Your generosity helps make this experience available to members of our community who might not otherwise be able to join.

Preparation
Upon receiving your RSVP and deposit, we will send a link to book your intake call, information regarding what to bring, and preparation for the deeply playful and expansive work ahead.

Thank you being a part of the Joytown family ✨
~ Mel & E

“Don’t forget love, it will bring you all the madness you need to unfurl yourself across the universe.” ~ Mirabai