Need a Lift?
A Fall Family Retreat featuring the International Balloon Fiesta
Need a Lift is a fall retreat where your family can experience one of the most incredible events on earth – the International Balloon Fiesta! And to make it even better, we’ll take care of your on-site meals, offer incredible activities, and create space for your family to spend intentional time together.
Information
Friday, October 10 – Monday, October 13, 2025
Pricing:
$100 per person registration fee (3 & under free)
$120 a night ($360 total) per hotel room (either 1 king or 2 queens)
All meals & activities at Glorieta are included. Transportation to the Balloon Fiesta is not provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schedule?
Here’s the schedule from 2024 for reference. 2025 schedule coming soon!
Friday
8:30pm – Check-In at Aspen Cafe
9pm – Opening Session
Saturday
8am – Breakfast in Aspen Cafe
9:15am – Worship & Speaker
10:15-10:45am – Family Devo Time
12pm – Lunch in Aspen Cafe
1pm – Activity – Crate Stacking
4pm – Fall Time Funtivities
6:30pm – Date Night (Childcare Provided)
8-9pm – S’mores & Gameroom Open
Sunday
~3:30am – Drive yourself to the Balloon Fiesta
7am – Mass Ascension & Breakfast on Your Own in Albuquerque
12pm – Lunch in Aspen Cafe
1-4pm – Free Time: Family Devos, Puzzles, Coloring
2pm – Pumpkin Bake Off
4pm – Guided Hike or Guided Mountain Bike Ride
6:30pm – Dinner in Aspen Cafe w/ Pumpkin Desserts
7:30pm – Worship & Speaker
8:30-10pm – Fire Pits / Campfire Songs / Gameroom
Monday
8am – Breakfast in Aspen Cafe
10am – Check-Out
When is check-in on Friday?
Arrive whenever is convenient after 3 PM. We’ll meet you in Aspen Cafe to check-in at 8:30 PM.
When is check-out on Monday?
10 AM
Will you provide a dedicated staffer like during Family Camp in the summer time?
What is the lodging situation?
We’ll be offering hotel rooms that include either 1 king bed or 2 queen beds. You can choose your room while registering.
What should I pack?
Fall weekends can be both warm and cold. Be sure to bring layers – especially for the morning at the Balloon Fiesta. The ground at the launch field can be wet, cold, and icy, so warm boots and cozy socks are especially good to have ready.
Where can I find more information on the International Balloon Fiesta?
The Fiesta’s website can tell you all you need to know! https://balloonfiesta.com/
Will you provide childcare?
No, we will not be providing childcare.
How do we pay?
Upon completing registration, you can pay in full, make monthly payments, or split your balance into 3 equal payments. Payment is required in order to officially reserve your spots.
