TRANSFORMING THE TOUGH STUFF
“If you want to change your life, you can.
It's a choice we have the power
to make each day."
September 24-26, 2026
Shadowcliff Mountain Lodge, Grand Lake, CO
"Service, Identity & Serenity"
An interactive Wellness Retreat to honor Active and Former First Responders in Grand County, CO: Fire, Law Enforcement, EMS, Dispatch, Search & Rescue, and Ski Patrol.
Cost: FREE. Features Honorary Welcome, Keynote Speaker,
Peer Speakers & Supporters who've "been there", educational group meetings, outdoor activity, relaxation, lodging, and all meals.
Join us. Scroll down for more info and apply now!
Welcome
Explore Pivotal Impact Programs
Life Coaching, Workshops, and Retreats
for Men, Women, Couples, Families,
Work Teams, Active Military, Military Veterans, Law Enforcement,
Fire, Emergency Medical Services,
Dispatch and Search & Rescue
Are you Active Duty Military,
a Veteran, or First Responder?
Or care about someone who is?
Pivotal's got some great
programs for you...
“Mary provided a strong foundation and leadership, excellent content . . .
Mary and her staff created a safe environment in which we could bond and open up.”
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—VETERAN RETREAT PARTICIPANT
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Pivotal Impact Programs provide a sanctuary where shared experiences encourage connection, increased understanding, and greater peace of mind.​​ What once was a solitary (and often lonely) experience, becomes more common...so no one feels alone.
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Pivotal Impact offers a critical blend of education, group discussion, insight, healing tools and techniques, outdoor adventure, camaraderie, relaxation, and support​.
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Our proven, transformative retreat model is dedicated to supporting those who serve our country and our communities: Active Duty Military, Veterans, First Responders, and their families. ​​
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Focus: Managing the impact of serving high-risk environments including loss and grief, sustained exposure to 'Life Threat', physical injury, ethical conflicts, Moral Trauma, "Post-Traumatic Growth", addiction as a trauma response, and the impact of service on relationships and self-identity. ​
​Service, Identity
& Serenity
Honorary​ First Responders' Retreat​
September 24-26, 2026​​​​​
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Shadowcliff Mountain Lodge
Grand Lake, CO​
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS​ NOW​
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Free for Active & Former
First Responders of
Grand County, Colorado ​
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Dispatch * SAR * Ski Patrol​
First Responders of Grand County CO
​​Retreat Highlights
Honorary Welcome
with Keynote Speaker Loveland Fire Battalion Chief Rick Davis, Ret.,
2 Nights' Lodging & All Meals
Interactive Wellness Education
First Responder Speakers & Peer Support
Outdoor Recreation
Daily Stretch, Relaxation and Campfire
Honorary Closing ​​​​​​​
Program ​​​​​Benefits
Increase understanding and camaraderie within your community and
across all County agencies.
Learn more about the impact of service on self-identity for those who commonly experience sustained 'Life Threat', loss and grief, traumatic events, ethical conflicts,
judgement, and uncertain public perception.
Lead well--at home and on the job.
Take away tools for managing 'Triggers',
improving relationships & communications, and other resources. ​​​​​​
Your DONATION is needed and
much appreciated
​Moving Mountains
​​​​​​​Outdoor Adventure,
Education & Wellness Retreat
Coming Soon
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​The Rocky Mountains, CO
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​​ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS SUMMER '26​​​
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​FREE for Military Veterans​
(Colorado Residents Only)
​Colorado Military Veterans Only
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Retreat Highlights
​​Honorary Welcome
2 Nights' Mountain Lodging
All Meals
Hike or Kayak Adventure
Group Stretch
Guided Meditation
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Wellness Education
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"Signature Wounds of War"
Managing 'Life Threat', Physical Injury, Loss and Grief, Ethical Conflicts, Moral Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress,
and Addictions as a Common
Response to Trauma.
Tools for Managing Triggers.
Improving Relationships and Communication.
Private Consultation & Peer Support.
Guided Visualization & Image Replacement.
Experienced Staff.
Military Speakers Who've 'Been There'.
Peaceful time to relax.
Together We Ride
3rd Annual Snowmobile
& Wellness Retreat
March 9-12, 2026​
The Cabins at Historic Columbine
Clark, CO​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
CONCLUDED
​FREE for Active Military,
Veterans & First Responders
Photo: Cory "Red" Bushell
Guests: Spouse/Partner, Battle Buddy,
Agency Partner
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Retreat Highlights
​​Honorary Welcome
3 Nights' Historic Cabin Lodging
All Meals
Guided Snowmobile Tour
Daily Stretch
Snowshoe from the property
Wood-Fired Sauna​​​​​​​​​​​
Wellness Education ​
"Benefits and Challenges of Serving
High-Risk Environments"
Managing Loss and Grief, Sustained 'Life Threat', Physical Injury,
Ethical Conflicts, Moral Trauma,
Post Traumatic Stress, and the Impact on Relationships and Communication.
Tools for Managing Triggers.
Writing Workshop.
Guided Visualization & Image Replacement.
Private Consultation & Peer Support.
Experienced Staff.
Military/1st Responder Speakers Who've 'Been There'.
Peaceful time to relax.
Testimonials
“Working one-on-one with Mary, I was able to literally shift my way of being in the world—from living in a state of anxiety where I spent too much time worrying about what others think to living in the moment. She helped me recognize and move beyond my limiting belief and become more of the person I want to be. I now define myself on my own terms rather than being defined by others. Thank you Mary!"
—K.H. PRIVATE CLIENT, GROUP AND RETREAT PARTICIPANT
“I would recommend anyone to seek Mary Scott for guidance in their life. She is a jewel to work with, and helped rid myself of old beliefs using emotional release techniques and other tools. Her guided visualizations helped me through my grief and other personal issues I was struggling with for years.”
—MARY MCCORMICK, NEW ENGLAND
“At a retreat, my wife and I felt lucky enough to have Mary assigned to us. We immediately warmed to her open style. Each daily session (with “homework”) proved tough, tender and busy. Mary’s humor and insight got us over “walls” we had created in our marriage, and to once again be more loving despite my PTSD and my wife’s grief from losing a daughter.”
—MILITARY COMBAT VETERAN, RETREAT PARTICIPANT