Welcome to Bloom River Journeys!

We are a collective of therapists, river guides, artists, authors, and naturalists with a shared vision of intertwining multi-day river adventures with therapeutic group processes.

Our vision is to create a safe, healing, and supportive space for women and non-binary folks (who are comfortable in femme-centered spaces) of all ages to engage in deep personal healing, transformation, and connection to place and people. We center joy, gratitude, and playfulness as foundational to our work.

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/bloom/ : come into or be in full beauty or health; flourish.

Our Impact

  • "This trip was such a beautiful experience, internally and externally. Being held and supported by the river, the canyon, and an amazing group of women with heartfelt discussions supported and facilitated in a safe and judgement-free space with healing laughter was such a wonderful reminder of all of the things in this life to be so very grateful for.”

    -Erinn, Desert Bloom Participant

  • "I was blown away by the depth and profound connection experienced by participants and facilitators alike on our week-long journey through the labyrinthine canyons of the Green River in Utah. It seems that folks who were called to journey with Bloom received exactly the care, connection, clarity, validation and support they needed, whether they knew what they were seeking upon sign-up or not. I am again reminded of the gentle power of nature, and nature-based work to soothe our souls, bring us back into connection with our innermost core parts, and to carry us home."

    -Heather Hendrie, Wilderness Therapist and Author

  • “After being home for a few weeks, I can start to reflect back on all of the sweet goodness that came from this trip. It really changed my life and I’m so grateful.”

    -Dani, Desert Bloom Participant

  • “The canoe trip down the Green River was a profoundly impactful experience. Paddling through the milky waters of the Labyrinth Canyon with experienced, capable, and meaningful guides, I gained a deep appreciation for the river and those with me on it. The camaraderie, group facilitated activities and natural environment left me with quiet moments of reflection, a chance to center and ground myself from the chaos of everyday life and get in touch with what priorities I wanted moving forward in my life. Sami and Sarrah demonstrated skilled and strong leadership, both in executing the logistical aspects of an outdoor trip as well as providing a safe, warm, and inclusive environment to be around. This trip offered me a renewed appreciation for the joys of nature and how play and simplicity are the key to a happy life.”

    -Car, Desert Bloom Participant

View fullsize These heartfelt words from one of our Desert Bloom participants truly capture why we love this work. Reflection takes time, and knowing how the river continues to shape and ripple through your lives means so much to us.
View fullsize As snow blankets the earth, we are still reveling in the small wonders that bloom even in the cold. Finding beauty in the little things and sending warmth and love your way!
View fullsize Sometimes it takes the stillness of darkness to find what truly brings us alive. David Whyte’s Sweet Darkness is a gentle reminder to rest, to return to yourself, and to let go of what no longer serves you.
View fullsize Time with desert rivers teaches us about resilience, adaptability, and the ever-changing flow of life. Even when we’re far from feeling the sand beneath our toes or hearing the soft rush of the current, these lessons stay with us. How do you