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A yoga festival on a mission

Move, Connect, & Give Back. 

Supporting mental health and suicide awareness through community, yoga, and mindfulness.


Grand Valley Yoga Fest is a three-day celebration of yoga, music, and community set among the beautiful peach orchards in Palisade, Colorado. 

Enjoy 50+ classes and experiences with inspiring teachers and musicians while connecting with an incredible community. 

What makes GVYF unique? 100% of proceeds support mental health and suicide awareness programs in the Grand Valley. 

Come move, connect and make a difference.  

https://www.grandvalleyyogafest.com/
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GVYF Opening Ceremony ~ A Powerful Circle of drumming, prayers & blessings
Friday May 29, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
The Main Stage Tent
Join us as we open the sacred space for the Grand Valley Yoga Fest by creating an inclusive space for connection across all traditions and backgrounds with prayer and intention.

Together, we will begin with a formal land acknowledgment, followed by a call to the 7 sacred directions. We will then hold a powerful, life-transforming drum circle.

This circle will set the tone for a weekend of deep spiritual renewal, community, and service.

NOTE: Instruments will be provided by Drumming Sounds or you can bring your own.

Teachers & Presenters
avatar for Andrew Ecker & Monica Patton

Andrew Ecker & Monica Patton

Drumming Sounds
Andrew Ecker & Monica Patton – Drumming Sounds
Andrew Ecker and Monica Patton bring over 25 years of combined experience creating transformational spaces through rhythm, sound, and sacred practice. Together, they offer a powerful blend of evidence-based group drumming, sound medicine, and ceremonial facilitation that supports... Read More →
Friday May 29, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
The Main Stage Tent
  Free Community Event

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