Escape: A Retreat Back to What Matters

What if a retreat wasn’t just a getaway—but a return?

To yourself. To the Earth. To something slower… softer… real.

My name is Sharlena, I want to share a dream that’s been growing quietly and patiently—one that’s finally ready to take root.

Nestled along the river in the wild beauty of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, Escape will be a 15-acre sanctuary. A place for reconnection—to land, to self, to what matters most.

With your support, Escape will grow into:

— A community of hand-built treehouses and riverside yurts

— A working farm and mercantile with locally grown food and handmade goods

— A refuge for artists, healers, and small community gatherings

— A place for stillness, creativity, and healing

Your donation will directly fund the transformation of this land: removing outdated infrastructure, building regenerative structures, cultivating the farm, and creating a safe, sacred space for future visitors.

This isn’t just about building a retreat. It’s about restoring something we’ve all lost touch with—slowness, softness, wildness, and belonging.

Your contribution is not just a donation—it’s a seed planted in sacred ground.

Let’s bring Escape to life—together.

With love,

Sharlena Santiago

@escape.retreat.co

Founder of Escape

@escape.retreat.co

GoFundMe.com/escape-retreat