GEIR Community Connections
September 4-8, 2025
Tabernash, CO
Join us for the inaugural GEIR Community Connections weekend for students and alumni!
Hosted by GEIR alums Lauren Stokes and Nick Sharp (GEIR grads & alumni liaisons), the focus of our time together is renewal, exploration, and connection: to ourselves, each other, nature, and horses.
Itinerary Overview
Thursday, September 4:
Arrival + Dinner (arrival 4-6pm)
Friday, September 5:
Horse Connection with Lauren, Nick, and Duey
Saturday, September 6:
Nature Connection & Caretaking with Nick and Lauren
Sunday, September 7:
Morning integration/closing; optional departure after lunch
Monday, September 8:
For those who choose to stay Sunday night, check-out/departure is 10am
Accommodation Options
Cabin & Camping
Thanks to the support of Lauren and Bob’s neighbor, we’ve secured accommodations a short walk from The Land, where we will host our nature-based activities.
Lodging options at the cabin:
Room 1: King Bed
Room 2: Queen + Twin
Room 3: Queen/Double Bunk; twin (in elevated loft)
Loft: Double futon + twin
Click here to view more photos on the VRBO listing.
Prefer to camp? There are 3-4 tent sites and a camper that sleeps 3 at The Land.
Weather & What to Bring
Please note that while weather in early September is often beautiful and still warm (sunny and in the 60s and low 70s), colder temperatures are possible, including potential for early snowfall. Please be sure to check the weather a few days before and pack accordingly!
Orienting
Getting There
We’ll be connecting at Lauren and her husband Bob’s land in Grand County, CO, between Tabernash and Granby. The two pink hearts on the map are The Ranch (horse activities) and The Land (nature activities), where we will spend most of our time. The drive time is approximately 1.5 hours from the Denver area.
Cabin & Land
The pink heart circled on the map is the location of the rental house. The blue flag circled on the map is The Land, where our nature-based activities will occur.
Land & Ranch
The heart circled in red (upper left corner) reflects the location of the land and the cabin, where we will be staying. The yellow circle (lower right corner) is The Ranch, where our equine activities will occur. It is a 15 minute drive.