Denver, Colorado and New York City, New York
Early Childhood Excellence through a socio-cultural lens
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Join us in Denver and New York City.
Saturday 11th July 2026 - Sunday 19th July 2026
Denver, Colorado and New York City, New York
Early Childhood Excellence through a socio-cultural lens
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
8x nights' accommodation in 4* accommodation in United States of America (5 x nights in Denver, Colorado), and New York City (3 x nights in New York City)
Welcome wine/soft drink on the first evening!
All MEALS include customary TIPS and TAX
8 x breakfasts
7 x lunches (one-course)
8 x dinners (one-course) with a wine/soft drink every evening
Return transfers from Denver airport to our accommodation in Denver, and from John F. Kennedy airport to New York City.
Day trip to Dillon Reservoir with optional hiking and kayaking
1 x domestic flight from Denver International Airport to John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City (carry-on 7kg and checked luggage 20kgs)
Transfers to domestic flights
1 x day of early childhood excellence in Denver and New York City visiting Early Childhood Learning Centres in both cities
Understanding differences in early childhood education
Supporting early childhood experiences through play
Understanding early childhood education through a socio-cultural lens
ADDITIONAL EXTRAS:
International flight to Denver and International EXIT flight from New York
Your Early Childhood Retreat Manager - Kelly Hallas has lived in New York, ad Dever, Colorado.
Denver, Colorado and New York City, New York
Early Childhood Excellence through a socio-cultural lens
Itinerary
Day 1 – Saturday 2 August
Arrival in Denver, Colorado
Arrive in Denver by 5:00 PM
Hotel check-in and settle into your room
Evening
Dinner at the hotel
Welcome wine by the pool and light dinner service
Connect with fellow participants in a relaxed setting
Day 2 – Sunday 3 August
Relax and Explore Denver
Breakfast at the hotel
Enjoy a slow start to your day
Morning to Afternoon
Personal leisure time
Optional spa pampering or local sightseeing
Free time for shopping, reading, or wellness by the pool
Evening
Rooftop Dinner
Dine under the stars with mountain views and good company
Optional Workshop
Socio-Cultural Learning in Early Childhood
Day 3 – Monday 4 August
Dillon Reservoir Nature Experience
Breakfast at the hotel
Fuel up for a day outdoors
Morning
Depart for Dillon Reservoir
Optional activities: kayaking, hiking, journaling by the lake
Afternoon
Group picnic lunch at the lake
Return to Denver by late afternoon
Evening
Dinner at the hotel
Optional Workshop: Nature-Based Learning & Outdoor Education
Day 4 – Tuesday 5 August
Denver Early Learning Centre Visits
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning
Visit to local early childhood centres
Observe and discuss curriculum and educator-child interactions
Afternoon
Facilitated reflection and knowledge-sharing
Evening
Dinner at a local restaurant or hotel
Optional Workshop: Inclusive Practices & Cultural Perspectives
Day 5 – Wednesday 6 August
Fostering Relationships in Early Childhood
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning and Afternoon
Key topics: relationship-building, comparing systems, social-emotional learning, supporting diversity
Lunch included
Group session continues with interactive learning
Evening
Dinner at the hotel
Optional Workshop: Supporting Emotional Connections & Resilience
Day 6 – Thursday 7 August
Travel from Denver to New York City
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning
Travel to New York City via domestic flight
Afternoon
Hotel check-in and time to unwind
Evening
Dinner at a local NYC venue
Collaboration Over Cocktails
Optional Workshop: Early Childhood Education in Urban Settings
Day 7 – Friday 8 August
New York Early Learning Centre Visits
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning
Site visits to early learning centres
Afternoon
Reflection session on educational practice and innovation
Evening
Dinner at the hotel or local venue
Optional Workshop: Fostering Global Citizenship in ECE
Day 8 – Saturday 9 August
New York City Tour and Celebration
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning
Guided NYC sightseeing tour: Times Square, Central Park, Statue of Liberty
Afternoon
Free time for shopping or rest
Evening
Rooftop Farewell Dinner
Celebrate the journey with a stunning view of the skyline
Optional Workshop: Play-Based Learning Across Cultures
Day 9 – Sunday 10 August
Departure Day
Breakfast at the hotel
Farewell, photo moments, and time to reflect
Transfer to the airport for your return flight
Price:
Total Early Bird price is - $6560- SOLO person - Maximum 1 person per room.
Deposit is $300
Remaining is $6260 due 90 days prior to departure - 11th April 2026
Travel Insurance is strongly recommended
Please ensure that there is 7 months validity on your passport end of July 2026.
Terms and conditions
Saturday 11th July 2026 - Sunday 19th July 2026
Denver, Colorado and New York City, New York
Early Childhood Excellence through a socio-cultural lens
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
8x nights' accommodation in 4* accommodation in United States of America (5 x nights in Denver, Colorado), and New York City (3 x nights in New York City)
Welcome wine/soft drink on the first evening!
All MEALS include customary TIPS and TAX
8 x breakfasts
7 x lunches (one-course)
8 x dinners (one-course) with a wine/soft drink every evening
Return transfers from Denver airport to our accommodation in Denver, and from John F. Kennedy airport to New York City.
Day trip to Dillon Reservoir with optional hiking and kayaking
1 x domestic flight from Denver International Airport to John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City (carry-on 7kg and checked luggage 20kgs)
Transfers to domestic flights
1 x day of early childhood excellence in Denver and New York City visiting Early Childhood Learning Centres in both cities
Understanding differences in early childhood education
Supporting early childhood experiences through play
Understanding early childhood education through a socio-cultural lens
ADDITIONAL EXTRAS:
International flight to Denver and International EXIT flight from New York
Your Early Childhood Retreat Manager - Kelly Hallas has lived in New York, ad Dever, Colorado.
Denver, Colorado and New York City, New York
Early Childhood Excellence through a socio-cultural lens
Itinerary
Day 1 – Saturday 2 August
Arrival in Denver, Colorado
Arrive in Denver by 5:00 PM
Hotel check-in and settle into your room
Evening
Dinner at the hotel
Welcome wine by the pool and light dinner service
Connect with fellow participants in a relaxed setting
Day 2 – Sunday 3 August
Relax and Explore Denver
Breakfast at the hotel
Enjoy a slow start to your day
Morning to Afternoon
Personal leisure time
Optional spa pampering or local sightseeing
Free time for shopping, reading, or wellness by the pool
Evening
Rooftop Dinner
Dine under the stars with mountain views and good company
Optional Workshop
Socio-Cultural Learning in Early Childhood
Day 3 – Monday 4 August
Dillon Reservoir Nature Experience
Breakfast at the hotel
Fuel up for a day outdoors
Morning
Depart for Dillon Reservoir
Optional activities: kayaking, hiking, journaling by the lake
Afternoon
Group picnic lunch at the lake
Return to Denver by late afternoon
Evening
Dinner at the hotel
Optional Workshop: Nature-Based Learning & Outdoor Education
Day 4 – Tuesday 5 August
Denver Early Learning Centre Visits
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning
Visit to local early childhood centres
Observe and discuss curriculum and educator-child interactions
Afternoon
Facilitated reflection and knowledge-sharing
Evening
Dinner at a local restaurant or hotel
Optional Workshop: Inclusive Practices & Cultural Perspectives
Day 5 – Wednesday 6 August
Fostering Relationships in Early Childhood
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning and Afternoon
Key topics: relationship-building, comparing systems, social-emotional learning, supporting diversity
Lunch included
Group session continues with interactive learning
Evening
Dinner at the hotel
Optional Workshop: Supporting Emotional Connections & Resilience
Day 6 – Thursday 7 August
Travel from Denver to New York City
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning
Travel to New York City via domestic flight
Afternoon
Hotel check-in and time to unwind
Evening
Dinner at a local NYC venue
Collaboration Over Cocktails
Optional Workshop: Early Childhood Education in Urban Settings
Day 7 – Friday 8 August
New York Early Learning Centre Visits
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning
Site visits to early learning centres
Afternoon
Reflection session on educational practice and innovation
Evening
Dinner at the hotel or local venue
Optional Workshop: Fostering Global Citizenship in ECE
Day 8 – Saturday 9 August
New York City Tour and Celebration
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning
Guided NYC sightseeing tour: Times Square, Central Park, Statue of Liberty
Afternoon
Free time for shopping or rest
Evening
Rooftop Farewell Dinner
Celebrate the journey with a stunning view of the skyline
Optional Workshop: Play-Based Learning Across Cultures
Day 9 – Sunday 10 August
Departure Day
Breakfast at the hotel
Farewell, photo moments, and time to reflect
Transfer to the airport for your return flight
Price:
Total Early Bird price is - $6560- SOLO person - Maximum 1 person per room.
Deposit is $300
Remaining is $6260 due 90 days prior to departure - 11th April 2026
Travel Insurance is strongly recommended
Please ensure that there is 7 months validity on your passport end of July 2026.
Terms and conditions
Price:
Total Early Bird price is - $4540- TWIN per person x 2 (TOTAL $9080) - Maximum 2 people per room (bring a friend/colleague).
Deposit is $600 ($300/person x 2 people)
Remaining is $8480 ($4240 per person) due 90 days prior to departure - 11th April 2026
Travel Insurance is strongly recommended
Please ensure that there is 7 months validity on your passport end of July 2026
Total Early Bird price is - $4540- TWIN per person x 2 (TOTAL $9080) - Maximum 2 people per room (bring a friend/colleague).
Deposit is $600 ($300/person x 2 people)
Remaining is $8480 ($4240 per person) due 90 days prior to departure - 11th April 2026
Travel Insurance is strongly recommended
Please ensure that there is 7 months validity on your passport end of July 2026
Denver and New York City Twin Deposit - We match you with a colleague
Deposit - $300
Remaining - $4240 Per Person (Twin Share with a colleague)
Deposit - $300
Remaining - $4240 Per Person (Twin Share with a colleague)