Rest and Renewal

Fostering connection is a very important aspect of our retreats. And we specifically support that by assigning each participant to a dedicated small group pod before the event begins.

You'll meet and connect before you come, know people when you show up, and continue to drop in together throughout the journey.

This retreat experience is designed to meet you where you are on your path. What do you need? Are there any intentions you'd like to set, or specific experiences you'd like to have during your week of rest and renewal?

We will help you navigate these questions before and during the retreat.

Our healing work is amplified when we allow ourselves to be seen, held, and witnessed by others doing the same work. We inspire others, and they in turn inspire and bolster us.

For some people, groups can be challenging, and this is a great opportunity to experience a very healing, safe, group container.

You have the option of scheduling private sessions with Karin or BJ. You're welcome to schedule more during or after the retreat as you get to know us and our offerings.

Karin's background is in Non Violent Communication, Somatic Meditation, Internal Family Systems and a practice of radical self-love.

BJ's background is in Meditative Self-Inquiry in the styles of The Work of Byron Katie and the Direct Path, and studying the Law of One through the teachings of Ra.

Among participants, there may be a wide range of skills in meditation, self connection, and stillness, and we welcome newcomers who are just learning self reflective practices.

What's required is a basic interest in and comfort with stillness.

Karin and BJ have a wide variety of offerings that we will tailor to the group that arrives so that this retreat will meet your specific needs and desires. We will utilize elements of Open Space Technology to program our time together and create a culture of self connection. 

Also, everyone is encouraged to use the Law of Two Feet: You are a free will, uniquely tuned individual and we support you in your choicefulness.

While your presence is requested for daily heart circles, in most other portions of our time together we invite you to notice when participation feels supportive and enlivening.

And when it doesn't, make a different choice to meet yourself and your needs more deeply.

All retreat participants have beach access on our magical Swannanoa River. A beautiful 10-minute walk from your lodging, through rivercane, forest, and meadow.

There are two cozy, well-appointed, neighboring homes that host our retreats. You'll have all the comforts of home, while in your immersive retreat experience.

Kitchens, bathrooms, and common areas are shared with fellow participants, giving you the opportunity to more deeply connect, and inspire one another!

The homes are nestled into beautiful, peaceful, natural surroundings. Plenty of space to wander outdoors. Fire pits, gardens, meadows, a trail to the river, and more.

You'll have the typical airbnb amenities of cotton linens, towels, shampoo, body wash and conditioner, coffee and tea.

See photos of our sweet spaces on the housing and registration page. 

We'll have daily gatherings with all participants, and various optional activities scattered throughout the weekend.

Expect heart circles, intention setting, self connection activities, and various renewal activities, from somatic meditation to meditative self inquiry.

And each participant will also have free time to relax and explore the Asheville area and our majestic mountains.

While the framework of our flow is already determined, we also love to meet you where you are. So when participants arrive, we'll pick and choose the ideal mixture of optional offerings from our menu (above), depending on the needs and excitement alive in the group.

See the schedule below for more details of how the weekend will unfold.