[cs_content][cs_section bg_image=”9970:full” bg_color=”#f5f5f5″ parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_inset=”0px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_inset=”0px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ _label=”Copy of Feature” class=”cs-ta-center” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 100px 0px 150px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” bg_color=”hsla(0, 0%, 0%, 0)” _label=”Row 1″ class=”cs-ta-center” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column bg_color=”hsla(0, 2%, 97%, 0)” fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ _label=”2/3″ type=”1/6″ style=”padding: 0px;”] [/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ _label=”1/3″ type=”2/3″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_element_gap _id=”5″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”6″ ][cs_content_seo]YOGA, HIKING, MEDITATION RETREAT\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”7″ ][cs_element_text _id=”8″ ][cs_content_seo]October 3-6, 2022, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”9″ ][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ _label=”1/1″ type=”1/6″ style=”padding: 0px;”] [/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_element_section _id=”11″ ][cs_element_row _id=”12″ ][cs_element_column _id=”13″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”14″ ][cs_element_text _id=”15″ ][cs_content_seo]Join us in October of 2022 for a Blissful Yoga Retreat in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina.
An Immersion Yoga Retreat packed with lots of yoga, intention setting, hiking, forest bathing, community, and nourishing meals, designed to give your body and mind a well-deserved pause and restore. \n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”16″ ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”17″ ][cs_element_row _id=”18″ ][cs_element_column _id=”19″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”20″ ][cs_content_seo]The Location\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”21″ ][cs_element_text _id=”22″ ][cs_content_seo]A hiker’s and nature lover’s dream, Western North Carolina is a mountain region that includes the Appalachian mountain range; Blue Ridge Mountains, Mount Mitchell (highest point east of the Mississippi) to name a few. In the outskirts of historic Asheville, you’ll be delighted to explore waterfalls hikes, picturesque trails, the Blue Ridge Parkway (named one of the most scenic drives in the U.S.), arts, culture, food, and so much more.
With comfortable mild temperatures, we encourage you to take the whole week off and enjoy all Western North Carolina has to offer in the peak Fall season.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”23″ ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id=”24″ ][cs_element_column _id=”25″ ][cs_element_image _id=”26″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”27″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”28″ ][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id=”29″ ][cs_element_image _id=”30″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”31″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”32″ ][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id=”33″ ][cs_element_image _id=”34″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”35″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”36″ ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”37″ ][cs_element_row _id=”38″ ][cs_element_column _id=”39″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”40″ ][cs_content_seo]The Retreat Center\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”41″ ][cs_element_text _id=”42″ ][cs_content_seo]You’ll be staying in a secluded, private mountain lodge surrounded by poplar trees and breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Located just 16 miles southeast of downtown Asheville, and with direct access to Bearwallow and Trombatore Mountain hiking trails, this beautiful place is he perfect setting for a rejuvenating yoga retreat experience.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”43″ ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id=”44″ ][cs_element_column _id=”45″ ][cs_element_image _id=”46″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”47″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”48″ ][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id=”49″ ][cs_element_image _id=”50″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”51″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”52″ ][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id=”53″ ][cs_element_image _id=”54″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”55″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”56″ ][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id=”57″ ][cs_element_image _id=”58″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”59″ ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id=”60″ ][cs_element_column _id=”61″ ][cs_element_image _id=”62″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”63″ ][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id=”64″ ][cs_element_image _id=”65″ ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”66″ ][cs_element_row _id=”67″ ][cs_element_column _id=”68″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”69″ ][cs_content_seo]The Yoga Classes\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_line _id=”70″ ][cs_element_text _id=”71″ ][cs_content_seo]A total of 6 (90-minute) masterclasses will take place on the open-air pavilion (pictured below). The morning masterclass will include guided breathwork, all-levels Vinyasa, journaling, and guided meditation. The evening masterclass will include Yin/Restorative yoga, journaling, and a full Yoga Nidra practice.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”72″ ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_section bg_image=”9896:full” bg_color=”#f5f5f5″ parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_inset=”0px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_inset=”0px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ _label=”Copy of Feature (1)” class=”cs-ta-center” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 150px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” bg_color=”hsla(0, 0%, 0%, 0)” _label=”Row 1″ class=”cs-ta-center” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column bg_color=”hsla(0, 2%, 97%, 0)” fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ _label=”2/3″ type=”1/6″ style=”padding: 0px;”] [/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ _label=”1/3″ type=”2/3″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_element_gap _id=”77″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”78″ ][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ _label=”1/1″ type=”1/6″ style=”padding: 0px;”] [/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_element_section _id=”80″ ][cs_element_row _id=”81″ ][cs_element_column _id=”82″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”83″ ][cs_content_seo]Things To Do\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”84″ ][cs_element_text _id=”85″ ][cs_content_seo]Wondering how you’ll spend four days of bliss? There are plenty of things to do. Some things will be part of the retreat programming and others you can do on your own time.
On Site:
Morning and evening yoga classes.
Off-site hiking trails right on the property.
Group breakfast, lunch, and dinner held outdoors on the covered porch.
Enjoy the hot tub and/or fire pits with a glass of wine (you can bring your own beverage).
Book a wellness massage with one of our private massage therapists.
Take a nature walk around the property, or lay out a blanket to sun bathe on the lawn.
Off Site:
Although we don’t think you’ll want to leave the premises, the following activities can be done on your own time, during, before, or after the retreat.
Visit downtown Asheville, Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, all located within a 30 minute drive.
Drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway (one of the most scenic drives in the U.S.).
Take a waterfall hike
Go zip-lining
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id=”86″ ][cs_element_column _id=”87″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”88″ ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”89″ ][cs_element_row _id=”90″ ][cs_element_column _id=”91″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”92″ ][cs_content_seo]Accommodations & Pricing\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”93″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”94″ ][cs_element_text _id=”95″ ][cs_content_seo]Luxury mountain lodge accommodations with multiple sharing options available. You’ll have access to common spaces (loft lounge, living area, covered porch and outdoor seating).
Please Note: Your actual room may look slightly different than the ones pictured below.
All prices are per person.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”96″ ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”97″ ][cs_element_row _id=”98″ ][cs_element_column _id=”99″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”100″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”101″ ][cs_content_seo]Reserve Your Spot\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”102″ ][cs_element_raw_content _id=”103″ ][cs_content_seo]CLOSED \n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”104″ ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”105″ ][cs_element_row _id=”106″ ][cs_element_column _id=”107″ ][cs_element_text _id=”108″ ][cs_content_seo]Private Room with Private Bath\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_line _id=”109″ ][cs_element_text _id=”110″ ][cs_content_seo]Your own master suite with a king or queen sized bed and private bathroom.
$1599 pp\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id=”111″ ][cs_element_column _id=”112″ ][cs_element_image _id=”113″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”114″ ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”115″ ][cs_element_row _id=”116″ ][cs_element_column _id=”117″ ][cs_element_text _id=”118″ ][cs_content_seo]Shared Room with Private Bath (2 people)\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_line _id=”119″ ][cs_element_text _id=”120″ ][cs_content_seo]This accommodation is for friends or couples willing to share a bed. You’ll have your own master suite with a King sized bed and a private bathroom. Pricing is for two people.
$2399 – (For 2 people)\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id=”121″ ][cs_element_column _id=”122″ ][cs_element_image _id=”123″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”124″ ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”125″ ][cs_element_row _id=”126″ ][cs_element_column _id=”127″ ][cs_element_text _id=”128″ ][cs_content_seo]Private Room with Shared Bath\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_line _id=”129″ ][cs_element_text _id=”130″ ][cs_content_seo]Your own private suite with a king or queen sized bed. The bathroom will be out in the hall and you’ll share it with two or more guests.
$1499 pp\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id=”131″ ][cs_element_column _id=”132″ ][cs_element_image _id=”133″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”134″ ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”135″ ][cs_element_row _id=”136″ ][cs_element_column _id=”137″ ][cs_element_text _id=”138″ ][cs_content_seo]Shared Double with Private Bath\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_line _id=”139″ ][cs_element_text _id=”140″ ][cs_content_seo]Two Queen beds with a private bathroom. You can bring your own roommate or we will pair you up with someone else.
1399 pp\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id=”141″ ][cs_element_column _id=”142″ ][cs_element_image _id=”143″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”144″ ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”145″ ][cs_element_row _id=”146″ ][cs_element_column _id=”147″ ][cs_element_text _id=”148″ ][cs_content_seo]Ladies’ Lounge With Shared Bath\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_line _id=”149″ ][cs_element_text _id=”150″ ][cs_content_seo]Four twin beds. There’s a lounge area and bathroom right out the door, and you’ll share with 3 or more people.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”151″ ][cs_element_text _id=”152″ ][cs_content_seo]$1099 pp\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id=”153″ ][cs_element_column _id=”154″ ][cs_element_image _id=”155″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”156″ ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”157″ ][cs_element_row _id=”158″ ][cs_element_column _id=”159″ ][cs_element_text _id=”160″ ][cs_content_seo]One-Day Pass\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_line _id=”161″ ][cs_element_text _id=”162″ ][cs_content_seo]This option is for local residents of Western North Carolina. It includes ALL DAY retreat activities from 6:30am to 9pm: morning coffee/tea, morning yoga class, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, evening yoga class, access to hiking trails and any other activities scheduled that day. The ONE-DAY PASS can be used Tuesday October 4th or Wednesday October 5th.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”163″ ][cs_element_text _id=”164″ ][cs_content_seo]$250 pp\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id=”165″ ][cs_element_column _id=”166″ ][cs_element_image _id=”167″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”168″ ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”169″ ][cs_element_row _id=”170″ ][cs_element_column _id=”171″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”172″ ][cs_content_seo]What’s Included\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_line _id=”173″ ][cs_element_text _id=”174″ ][cs_content_seo]3-night stay at the accommodation of your choice.
All meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners, 2 lunches.
Self-serve coffee, tea, and water available throughout the day.
A total of 6 (90-minute) yoga masterclasses.
Intention setting workshop to help you transition to the Fall with clarity, freedom, and ease.
Evening gathering by the fire with wine/tea, and s’mores.
Private access to Bearwallow Mountain trail (2-mile roundtrip) and Trombatore trail (5-mile roundtrip). (take the trail right on the property).
Guided Forest Bathing Walk by Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Dr. Mattie Decker. **
** NOTE: This activity is off-site. We will carpool to the site which is only 10 minutes away.
Not included:
Air fares
Transportation to/from the retreat center
Travel Insurance
Transportation to the Forest Bathing walk. We will arrange a carpool for those that don’t have a car.
Massage therapy
Anything not listed above\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id=”175″ ][cs_element_column _id=”176″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”177″ ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”178″ ][cs_element_row _id=”179″ ][cs_element_column _id=”180″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”181″ ][cs_content_seo]Payment & Cancellation Policy\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”182″ ][cs_element_text _id=”183″ ][cs_content_seo]A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to hold your space. The remaining balance is due August 3, 2022.
Reserve your spot with a deposit on or before June 7th to lock in the early bird rate.
The retreat is fully refundable (minus the deposit) if cancelled on or before July 1, 2022. All sales are final after July 1, 2022.
** We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance to cover your costs in case you need to cancel, either due to COVID-19 or any other reason. \n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id=”184″ ][cs_element_column _id=”185″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”186″ ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”187″ ][cs_element_row _id=”188″ ][cs_element_column _id=”189″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”190″ ][cs_content_seo]Getting There\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”191″ ][cs_element_text _id=”192″ ][cs_content_seo]By Plane
Fly to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), then take a 30-minute Uber ride or pre-booked ground transportation to the retreat center.
Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) located 2 hours from the retreat center. You’ll need to either rent a car (recommended if you plan to explore the area), or book ground transportation.
By Car
Drive directly to Hendersonville, North Carolina. The exact location will be given after booking.
*** You’ll be connected to other retreat participants to arrange possible car pooling.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id=”193″ ][cs_element_column _id=”194″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”195″ ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”196″ ][cs_element_row _id=”197″ ][cs_element_column _id=”198″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”199″ ][cs_content_seo]What Others Said\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_line _id=”200″ ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id=”201″ ][cs_element_column _id=”202″ ][cs_element_image _id=”203″ ][cs_element_text _id=”204″ ][cs_content_seo]“This retreat exceeded my expectations! The resort and staff were wonderful, the views were incredible, the experience of yoga daily was well-balanced, healing and entirely what I needed. I highly recommend this trip with Argentina and Brenda to anyone!”
~ Retreat Guest, Colombia 2019
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id=”205″ ][cs_element_image _id=”206″ ][cs_element_text _id=”207″ ][cs_content_seo]“The Spring Awakening Panama retreat was my first yoga retreat, and I couldn’t have picked a better one. The inclusive atmosphere, flexible schedule (lots of yoga, fun outings and activities, free time to rest, go to the beach, and relax), experience of a few different areas within Panama, and quickly-formed community of awesome yogis was an unforgettable experience. I loved the wide range of yoga classes (headstand workshop to vigorous flows, to yoga nidra and restorative), and the whole experience at Istmo retreat center was exactly what I was hoping for. Thank you, Brenda and Argentina, can’t wait for the next one!”
~ Retreat Guest, Panama 2019\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id=”208″ ][cs_element_image _id=”209″ ][cs_element_text _id=”210″ ][cs_content_seo]“I think that this retreat helped to deepen my personal relationship with yoga and I really appreciated that opportunity. I feel I was able to spend enough time by myself to relax and focus on my personal experience, while also getting to feel like I was surrounded by other wonderful yogis. I like the diversity of people who attended and that none were stereotypical yogis.”
~ Retreat Guest, Nicaragua 2018
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