Colorado College Conference Center, Crestone
May 22-24, 2026
2 Nights/3 Days at Colorado College Baca Campus and on 5 acres in Crestone | $300
LECTURES • PRESENTATIONS • MEDITATIONS • SKYWATCH
With Dr. Aaron Judkins, the “Maverick Archaeologist,” Desta Barnabe, and Paola Harris
Limited to only 70 people
Uncover the connections between ancient civilizations, consciousness, and modern-day sightings.
Our journey to consciousness starts with discovering the mysteries of UFOs and Ancient Aliens.
Renowned researchers, authors, and contactees share their experiences and lead experiments and practices in Ancient Aliens, Quantum Healing & ESP, and Ufology at this unique mindfulness retreat. Discover the secrets of Gobekli Tepe, the Pool of Siloam in Jerusalem, the Los Lunas Decalogue Stone, and Dead Sea Cave 12 in Qumran, Israel. Learn and practice Channeling, ESP, Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT), Remote Viewing and more.
Dive into the latest UFO/UAP research for the most recent thinking about the connection between Ufology and Consciousness and practice contact techniques.
Registration fees are refundable, less a $75 administration fee, for those who register through December 31, 2025.
No refunds for registrations starting January 1, 2026.
Please contact Paola Harris at paolaharris@hotmail.com if you have any questions.
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
Dr. Aaron Judkins is known as the “Maverick Archaeologist.” He is an author and film producer known for the documentary theatrical film, Finding Noah. Important projects include excavations at the Pool of Siloam in Jerusalem, the Search for Noah’s Ark, and the discovery of Dead Sea Scroll Cave 12 in Qumran, Israel. He has also mapped the longest contiguous dinosaur trackway in North America in Glen Rose, Texas and solved the Los Lunas Mystery Stone in New Mexico. He hosts his own YouTube show called FringePop 321. His new book, called Decoding Gobekli Tepe: Biblical Anatolia and the Watchers, is the #1 new release on Amazon in archaeology.
Desta Barnabe is a researcher and the author of A Glimpse into Infinity: Channeled Messages Beyond Time and Mirroring Worlds: Channeled Reflections from Higher Dimensions. In 2012, Desta had a close-up UFO sighting and believed this put her on the path of being able to channel. Messages come through her from various beings, some claiming to be ETs. Many of these messages are published in her two books. She has spent most of her adult life studying numerous forms of energy work, healing modalities, and psychic abilities. She now works using dowsing, regression hypnotherapy (Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique or QHHT), reiki, psychic investigation, remote viewing, and physical mediumship. She also helps others publish their books and manages YouTube channels that discuss topics ranging from consciousness to the paranormal world.
Paola Harris is an Italo-American photojournalist and investigative reporter in the field of extraterrestrial related phenomena research. She is also a widely published, free-lance writer, especially in Europe. She has studied extraterrestrial related phenomena since 1979 and is on personal terms with many of the leading researchers in the field. Website: paolaharris.com
WHAT’S INCLUDED
The weekend includes lectures, presentations, meditations, and star gazing on Paola Harris’s land. The lectures will be held in the Colorado College Conference Room on the Baca Campus. Colorado College’s campus is located at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the San Luis Valley.
Fee is $300 and includes all events. Lodging and meals are on your own. (We recommend going to Airbnb SOON to reserve your lodgings.)
Participants for this special event are limited to 70, first come, first served. For more information, contact Paola at PaolaHarris@hotmail.com
Maps:
Click on maps for printable PDFs
What to bring:
- Clothing layers: It will be hot during the day and cold at night, so bring plenty of layers. Last year, one clever person even brought a sleeping bag to keep herself warm in the reclining chair for the night skywatch! Temperatures could range from mid-30s to low-70s.
- Sturdy and comfortable shoes for walking on dirt with scrub vegetation
- If you are local or driving in, please bring lawn chairs for yourself and extras if you have room. Many people are flying in for this event and could use your extra chairs. Reclining lawn chairs like the “zero gravity” chairs are a nice option so you can lean back and observe the sky.
- Flashlight and/or headlamp (especially with red light for conserving your night vision)
- Bug repellent – the mosquitoes may be out!
- Sunscreen
- Hat with brim
- Sunglasses
- Umbrella or poncho – you never know!
- Snow boots and warm winter clothes – it could be 70 degrees, it could snow!
- Blankets to keep you warm at the Skywatch
- Notebook / Journal and pens for keeping track of your experiences
- A cooler with extra food and snacks – there are a few grocery stores and restaurants, but it is a small town and the restaurants fill up quickly so wait time can be extremely long. You may want to pack your lunches ahead or plan menus and groceries ahead and make lunch with friends at your lodging.
- Lots of water! And refillable water bottles
- Binoculars
- Night vision goggles
- Camera
- Chapstick – it is DRY in Colorado!
- There is one gas station in town
- Grocery store: Elephant Cloud Market, 200 Cottonwood St, Crestone – grocery/produce shop. Open 8am-7pm daily.
- The Cloud Station Deli, 300 Cottonwood St. 719-496-0966. Dine-in, Takeout. Open 8am-2pm every day.
- T Road Brewing Company, 120 W Silver Ave, Crestone. 719-256-0431. Visit website for hours. https://www.troadbrewing.com
- Our Food Is Art Restaurant, 121 E.Galena St. 719-256-6342. Open Wed-Sat, 12-8pm (closed Sun-Tues). http://www.ourfoodisart.com
- The Silver Lotus Mobile Cafe – Valley Fusion (Asian Fusion Food Cart / Truck). 175 Golden St., Moffat.
CLOSURES
- Mandala Pizza location has closed. Retail food trailer and catering only.
- Desert Sage Restaurant is permanently closed.
LODGING
Note: Be careful not to book a room in Westcliff as it is a couple of hours drive even though it is only 20 miles away.
Baca Grande Accommodations (closest to Baca Campus)
(719) 256-4243
Crestone Casitas
17601 County Rd T 5/10, Crestone
(719) 480-1867
https://www.crestonecasitas.com
Crestone Inn
171 Alder St, Crestone
(303) 669-7666
https://goo.gl/maps/6aSAoSHCFn5ZbPRr7
Mystik Mountain Retreat House
176 Camino Baca Grande, Crestone
(719) 937-3052
vrbo.com
Coll House Bed and Breakfast
1019 Moonlight Way, Crestone
(719) 256-4475
collhouse.com
The Beetch House Retreat Cabin
(719) 588-8639
BeetchHouse.com
Joyful Journey Hot Springs 28640 County Rd 58EE
28 min N of Crestone 719-256-1328
Yurts and more!
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- Denver International Airport to Crestone – 216 miles, 3 hrs 48 min (via hwy 285)
- Intersection of Highway 17 & turn off at T road to Colo College Baca Campus – 12.2 miles, 16 min
- Kiosk intersection in Crestone to Paola’s land (Star Gazing / Skywatch) (494 Camino Real) – 5.6 mile, 9 min
(subject to change)
- 9:30 am-12:30 pm: Meet ‘n Greet and Registration at Colorado College Baca Campus; Morning Lecture/Presentation
- 12:30-2:00: Lunch on your own
- 2:00-5:00: Lectures/Presentations
- Dinner Break
- 8:30-10:00: Simple Star Gazing and Meditation on the Baca at the corner of Camino del Rey and Camino Royale — Bring your chairs, warm layers and appropriate shoes! NOTE: there are no restrooms or shelters on the land. The ground is packed dirt with scrub weeds, and possibly cactus.
- 9:30 am-12:30 pm: Lectures/Presentations
- 12:30-2:00: Lunch on your own
- 2:00-5:00 pm: Lectures/Presentations
- Dinner Break
- 8:30-10:00: Star Gazing and Meditation on the Baca
- 9:30-12:30: Lectures/Presentations
- Group Discussion
- Closing Meditation
- Afternoon on Your Own – Enjoy all that Crestone has to offer!
CANCELLATION POLICY: Registration fees are refundable, less at $75 administration fee, through December 31, 2025. From January 1, 2026 and after, registration fees are non-refundable.