Key West Connection Retreat

October 1-4, 2026

Join Carly and her partner Tyler for a weekend retreat of connection, movement, adventure, excitement, and rejuvenation. With daily movement, group activities like mangrove kayaking and a sunset cruise, connection & offloading sessions in a private, small group setting, this weekend will bring you the joy you need to carry you through winter. You’ll leave with new friendships, a stronger sense of belonging, practical tools for continued connection, and memories from an unforgettable weekend.

Let’s create a meaningful experience together.

Here’s what’s included in your retreat package:

4 days, 3 nights at our Airbnb in Key West (final lodging details announced in July)

Florida Keys Road Trip - Transportation to and from Miami Airport

Biking tour of Old Town

Sunset Cruise

Kayak Mangrove Tour

4 unique movement sessions (mix of yoga, tai chi, dance, somatic movement, and freeform)

Lunch on Friday, Dinner on Saturday, and Breakfast on Sunday, plus snacks for the house

2 unique connection workshops

and the experience of a lifetime!

Click here for an initial itinerary and value breakdown and stay tuned for more details!

Why Here? Why Now?

We live in a world where we're more connected digitally than ever, yet many of us feel isolated, overwhelmed, and disconnected from ourselves and each other.

This retreat isn't about escaping life.

It's about remembering how good life can feel when we move, laugh, adventure, and connect with people face-to-face. I decided we should go to the Florida Keys to remind us how beautiful this country is. To remind us that we’re not as divided as they want us think. To show off the natural wonders we tend to forget.

This is not a yoga retreat; this is a new way to connect with strangers and talk to each other about what we’re experiencing, while we make new memories together. We’ll explore an iconic little city full of special wonders and unique people.

With perfect timing to prepare for winter (and whatever’s to come early November..) , we’ll recharge together, and have tons of fun while we’re doing it.

Couples, solo travelers, and adventure friends are encouraged to join.

REGISTER TODAY!

Register before June 30th to save over $200 on retreat packages! Payment Plans are available by request with a $500 deposit.
Submit this form before proceeding to room selection and payment. All registrants must submit a form, including those paying together.

3% Cover the Fee

Please reach out to carlyszenden@gmail.com to set up a payment plan when selecting that option.

Your Host

Carly Shields


Carly Shields is a Denver-based writer, experience curator, and yoga teacher who blends dance-inspired movement with dynamic vinyasa flows. Originally from New York but with deep roots in Richmond, VA, where she founded her business, Carly continues to run RVA Yoga Hang remotely while teaching at studios, festivals, and workshops across the U.S. and internationally.

Author of an upcoming book on happiness in dark political times, Carly shares her concerns for the world and how to power through it while contributing to making it better to a growing audience online. She is available to curate your event or retreat and for one on one venting sessions. Her debut book is forthcoming.

For testimonials from some of her students, click here.


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Thank you for an incredible weekend! Look out for 2027 dates coming in October!

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