Green River, UT, United States — June 21 - 28, 2026

Utah - Journey Into Grace

Discover what it is to wait with grace, experienced amidst the powerful life metaphors of the canyon and river, and inspired sisterhood

“This trip gave me time to get quiet and listen to what my heart truly wants."

- Jennifer, California

Trip Overview

How often do you give yourself permission to truly unplug from the responsibilities of everyday life.. time and space just for you, without interruption — to identify and release false selves — and give yourself the grace to see the YOU beneath the patterns of a busy life?

Space to breathe deeply under a starlit sky, laugh out loud with other women, and rediscover your full completeness?

You begin with a spectacular 35 minute flight over the river canyon that transports you to another world. You'll soar above the Tavaputs Plateau, which crowns the deep and ever-changing sandstone walls of Desolation and Grey Canyons, carved out by the Green River over 300 million years. Once on the river, the current will carry you into the canyon home of the Ute Indian Tribe on the Uintah and Ouray Reservations. Here, you'll explore tributary canyons, including rare petroglyphs and an old prospector’s homestead.

Our fabulous guides will navigate the oar boats while you relax and whip up incredible meals that make you feel truly pampered. When you're feeling adventurous, your own duckie awaits to carry you on an exhilarating ride on the rapids!

We'll gather to celebrate the connecting stories of our individual spiritual journeys. Your hosts will guide you through reflective activities based on our trip book, “When the Heart Waits”, by Sue Monk Kidd. Along with the spontaneous conversation that comes from deep, genuine connection with others, these prompts gently open thought to the freedom of greater self-awareness.

Highlights

The BEST time to be on the river

Not only do we work with premier company with guides who treat us like royalty, we've also booked the most sought after week of the year to experience the river with beautiful temperatures and spectacular canyons to explore.

New sisters who support your journey

You'll find deep, natural connection with other women who are open to adventure, trust, and honest growth.

Balanced time for connection and reflection

From floating in an oar boat as you enjoy the morning sunshine, to choosing an exhilarating rapid to run in your own inflatable duckie, you decide your pace!

Read Our Itinerary — Go With the Flow

  • Pre-Trip

    We’ll gather the trip group for a Zoom call the month before we leave for introductions, trip goals, important logistics and time for questions. It's always a fun time!

    We also invite you to read Sue Monk Kidd's book, When the Heart Waits, prior to the trip. It's a beautiful guide through an individual journey of spiritual rediscovery which will open inspired dialog during our time together. 

  • June 21 – Arrival in Green River, Utah

    Arrive in Green River, Utah on Sunday, June 21 and check in any time after 2:00pm at the River Terrace Inn where our group will be staying.

    We’ll meet at 8:00 pm for an important briefing with our river guides, who will also provide waterproof bags to pack your belongings in. Enjoy a welcome gathering with our HHJ hosts and meet your travel partners for the week. It’s always exciting to look around the room and realize that you’ll be returning home with a whole new set of sisters!

    If you're flying into the SLC Airport, we will arrange a single shuttle for those arriving that day. (Check the Travel FAQ for more info.)

  • June 22 – The Put-in

    The short, early morning flight to the put-in is breathtaking, with views above Tavaputs Plateau to the river canyons below, spectacular in the morning light! Tales of the rich history of the canyon's formation and the tribes and pioneers who've lived along the river will make you eager to find your boat crew and begin the journey once we land at Sandwash.

    We’ll stop to enjoy a delicious lunch served along the river's edge, then mid-afternoon we’ll settle into camp. Take a short hike, visit with new friends, or enjoy some quiet time before dinner.

    After dinner, you’re invited to gather for our first evening together, a perfect time to discover themes of deep connections with the other women.

  • June 23 – Digging Deep

    It's your first morning on the river and you’ll wake to the smell of coffee brewing and breakfast cooking as you marvel at the stunning sun-drenched cliffs and prepare to journey deeper into the beauty of the canyon with new sisters beside you.

    Allow yourself to relax, and take in guided inspiration and movement on the beach before launching on calm water. As we row around Peter’s Point and Lighthouse Rock, today is a great time to hop into an inflatable kayak and paddle through our first mild rapids and hike to ancient Fremont cultural sites.

    We'll dive deeper into themes from our shared readings during our evening circle time. We also imagine you'll be making your own inspiring connections with others!

  • June 24 – Disconnect

    You’re getting the hang of things, and everyday life seems so far away. Embrace it!

    Today, we’ll wander around the historic Rock Creek Ranch, where Butch Cassidy’s Wild Bunch camped, and spot granaries (ancient food-storage structures) in the canyon walls. The exhilarating rapids at Chandler Falls and Cow Swim beckon us.

    This evening, we’ll explore the ebb and flow of a woman’s life and embrace the journey of NOW. 

  • June 25 – Solitary Alignment

    What would a canyon trip be without a hike up to capture the expansive canyon views? You're invited to join in on this longer, optional hike, which is well worth the view to the river below!

    Along the way, you'll appreciate a solo experience. Clarity and peace come as we look up at the stars, embrace the insight and fullness of solitude and intentional space to align with the divine. You’ll be given journal prompts to support your discovery.

  • June 26 – Thrive

    As Desolation Canyon’s walls soar into the sky, we converge with Grey Canyon, which has a beauty of its own. There’s whitewater fun at Wire Fence, Three Fords and Coal Creek rapids and an opportunity to explore the ruins of a surveyor’s cabin just downstream.

    There's power within the art of listening and being aware of the presence and voice that we give others. Are we aware of the energy we bring into a room and the gift of how we make others feel, which is so central to establishing thriving relationships with others? Let's explore this idea!

  • June 27 – Breakthroughs

    We’ll spend our last morning relaxing at camp and celebrating the lessons and breakthroughs we’ve experienced together. Afterwards, we have the option to swim through some fun rapids in our life jackets as we near the take out.

    We will take out after lunch and be shuttled back to our hotel in Green River between 3-4 PM.

    After a welcome shower, you're invited to grab a casual dinner with us in Green River and share highlights and gratitude.

  • June 28 – Departure

    A full hot breakfast is included on your departure morning. Checkout is by 11:00AM.

    If you're departing that day, we'll arrange a single shuttle to the SLC airport for those departing from there.

  • Continued Community

    Your Honest Heart journey continues even after you arrive home. We'll host a follow up call for our new trip community to share inspiring take-aways and continue with additional opportunities to stay connected with new friends, and with us. And, perhaps we'll see you on another trip!

    And we hope you'll follow the Honest Heart Podcast, which dives into the kinds of discussions around women's changing lives that we explore on this trip. We want to continue to grow together!

The Experience

We Host Your Journey

Each morning you're invited to gather for gentle stretching or yoga on the beach, or a brief morning walk in the canyons. After dinner, we'll gather to delve into insightful guided journaling and small group sharing around themes in the readings we've chosen specifically for this trip. We promise light-hearted gatherings and enjoyable, thoughtful reflection. You'll never be put on the spot. Growth comes with an invitation, and you choose how! We're not here to tell you what or how to think or grow, but rather, we host your own discovery and unfoldment.

Our Trip Book

Blending her own experience with an intimate grasp of spirituality, Sue Monk Kidd relates the passionate and moving tale of her spiritual crisis, when life seemed to have lost meaning and her longing for a hasty escape from the pain yielded to a discipline of “active waiting.” Full of wisdom, poise, and grace, Kidd’s words will encourage us along our spiritual journey, toward becoming who we truly are.

Activities

The beauty of our experiences is that they offer moderate activity levels with more advanced options available. Our guides are flexible according to need. You'll be able to choose how you want to navigate the river - whether riding "Princess" atop the oar raft as your guide navigates the waters with ease, or taking on either rapids or calm waters by yourself in an inflatable kayak. As for hiking, there's a 1 mile trek down to the water's edge at the put-in and various brief hikes to stretch your legs and explore along the way. We'll offer one two mile trek up toward the rim toward the end of the trip where you can catch the expansive views.

Trip Specific Info

‘Unplugging’ means leaving the to-do lists at home, turning on your ‘out of office’ notifications, turning off your phone, saying goodbye for the week and trusting all is well. As you give yourself permission to be fully present with your own thoughts and embrace new experiences, connections and growth will lift and nurture you and give you greater clarity as you move forward in life.

Accommodations

Our guides will set up camp with a kitchen and group gathering area on the beach along with comfortable, portable toilets discreetly hidden and clearly marked - and often with fabulous views! You'll have your own tent with a sleeping pad and pillow and the soft glow of your own solar lantern. Or, feel free to sleep out under the stars with the lulling rush of the river nearby. Awaken to views of sun-kissed cliffs and the aroma of fresh coffee and breakfast.

Cuisine

Think fresh! Melons grown to perfect sweetness in the local arid climate, curried wraps delivered to you as you lounge in the sun, and salmon or Southwestern steaks on the grill! Somehow, though, nothing beats the peanut butter and jelly sandwich bar. It's a perfect addition to every meal, something fun we don't do regularly at home, but that tastes oh so good on the river! Delicious, fresh, colorful meals will be prepared daily, and our guides give special attention to your dietary needs.

Weather

The Desolation and Grey Canyon area is arid, sunny and warm in June, with temperatures ranging from the high 80’s during the day and potentially into the mid 50's in the early morning hours. The water, though silty, is incredibly clear and clean, and wonderfully refreshing for a mid-day float or an evening dip under the stars!

Packing Tips

Be sure to pack a few good pens, which you’ll use daily for journaling. You can view the packing list in the FAQ's section below. Reach out if you have any questions!

Your Trip Hosts

Founder & Host

Jennifer Dale

Trip Host - Utah

Heather Barron

What’s Included?

    • Flight from Green River, UT to the put-in on the river at Sand Wash

    • Hotel in Green River, UT June 21 and 27; includes full breakfast

    • Facilitation of river guides & HHJ hosts

    • All meals and activities while on the river

    • Camp & river gear: single tent, Paco sleeping pad, sleeping bag, pillow, solar lantern, dry bags, rain gear, mug

    • Farewell dinner in Green River June 27

    • Airfare and ground transportation to and from Green River, Utah

    • Travel day meals

    • Trip insurance

    • Guide gratuities

Utah — Journey Into Grace

Get ready for an experience that nourishes the soul, awakens the spirit, and leaves you forever changed.

Book your spot, today!

3,295 USD

Deposit: 50%

1 Double occupancy hotel (2 nights) + single tent on the river

Available Add-Ons

Hotel Single Occupancy

(2 nights hotel)

200 USD

Deposit: 50%

FAQS

  • You may reserve your spot through our website. We require a 50% deposit with full payment due 120 days prior to the departure date. We welcome payments via credit card, check, or Zelle (jen@honestheartjourneys.com). We're happy to work with you to establish a payment plan as well.

    If you have ANY questions, we'd love to talk with you! Reach out any time through our Contact page.

  • A 50% deposit is due at registration. If a cancellation is made prior to 180 days before the trip date, the entire deposit will be refunded less a $500 per person service charge. Cancellations less than 179 days prior to the departure date will be charged in full. 

    Itineraries are subject to change depending on weather, availability of activities, unforeseen circumstances, emergencies, etc. It is highly unlikely that we will cancel a trip, but we do reserve the right to cancel due to weather, natural disasters, emergencies or a lack of sufficient reservations. If we cancel a trip, a full refund of the trip deposit and any final payment will be given.

    Notification of cancellation must be received in writing via email to info@honestheartjourneys.com.

  • HHJ strongly recommends that you obtain travel insurance in case of cancellation, unexpected circumstances, or the need for evacuation. We want you to make a decision that meets your needs. Though we do not recommend specific companies, travel industry colleagues have recommended the following companies: AIG Travel, Alliance, Seven Corners, Travelguard, and WorldNomads. Booking protection is offered through the registration process on our website. You might also see what your credit card offers, and many airlines now offer travel insurance.

    Also, if you are bringing expensive cameras, binoculars, or other items, we suggest you have insurance coverage for them (commonly available through homeowners policies). In the event of a loss, Travel Guard will not cover those items. 

  • The planning guide that we provide all registered guests who are paid in full includes a full trip itinerary, packing list, supportive travel information, release forms for you to review/sign/return to us, information on our trip book and other supporting materials, and a link to a guest survey that collects your important information. 

  • Fly into:

    • Moab (CNY) - 30 min drive

    • Grand Junction (GJT) - 90 min drive

    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 3 hour drive

    • Denver (DEN) - 5.5 hour drive


    Shuttle Service from Salt Lake City:

    • Salt Lake Express Shuttle: Please book Salt Lake Express as soon as possible to guarantee a seat, they are selling fast!

    Shuttle Service from Grand Junction or Moab:

    • Moab Express Shuttle - please visit website or contact us to schedule this shuttle from Grand Junction airport. It also services the Salt Lake and Moab airports, but Salt Lake Express is more economical from those, if it works with your timing.

    Take the train:  

    Amtrak's “California Zephyr” train stops in Green River.  Please note that Amtrak often runs late, so you’ll want to arrive a day early.


    Drive:

    If you drive in, vehicles can be parked at our river expedition outpost free of charge for the duration of the trip.

    If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at info@honestheartjourneys.com or 720.308.6659.

  • You will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Kenya.  

    Please check your passport well in advance of your departure date and make sure that is is valid. Your passport must be: 

    • Issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country (check the 'date of issue') 

    • Valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the 'expiry date').

  • We partner with a top trip provider company that attracts the best guides in the business, and they love making your trip unforgettable. A major part of their compensation is tips, and it is customary to tip guides, especially if you feel they have been instrumental in the success of the trip. If you feel you received great service, the industry recommends tipping approximately $20-30 per day on the river. You may give your tip directly to the lead river guide, and they will distribute amongst their team.