Fall Nature Immersive Yoga and Hiking Retreat
Western North Carolina
October 19-22, 2025
The Retreat
Reconnect with yourself and the natural world during an immersive yoga and hiking retreat in the heart of Western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Just outside Asheville, this experience invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and ground yourself through daily yoga, mindful movement, and guided hikes amid the region’s vibrant changing leaves and landscapes.
Retreats aren’t an escape from reality—they’re an opportunity and a privilege to step back from our daily routines, remember why we’re here, and dive deeply into both self and collective care.
Each day begins with a morning yoga class, followed by a guided hike and delicious vegetarian meals catered by Mary Cowan. There will also be ample time for rest and relaxation. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to practice yoga off the mat by volunteering with a local Asheville community-based organization. All activities are optional, allowing you to create the retreat experience that best supports your needs.
The Retreat Center
This yoga retreat takes place on a secluded, family-owned property nestled among lush greenery, poplar trees, and breathtaking views of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Set on land first stewarded by the Cherokee and Catawba tribes—and with the Eastern Continental Divide running through the property—this setting offers a truly unique and meaningful experience.
The retreat center features two charming, country-style cabins that provide plenty of space for the group to spread out comfortably. An open-air pavilion serves as the setting for our classes and workshops, offering fresh mountain air and a connection to nature.
With expansive grassy lawns, inviting covered porches, and cozy indoor living spaces, there's ample room to relax and unwind. You’ll never feel crowded in this peaceful mountain lodge.
Just 16 miles southeast of downtown Asheville and with direct access to the Bearwallow and Trombatore Mountain hiking trails, this location offers the perfect environment for a restorative and grounding yoga retreat.
Your NC Mountain Retreat Experience Includes…
4 days/3 nights accommodations
Morning yoga and meditation classes with Sara Nelson
Themed sharing circles
Qoya Ceremony with Guest Facilitator, Jessica Durivage (info below)
Delicious meals prepared by chef, Marty Cowan (info below)
All meals/snacks and non-alcoholic beverages included except for one meal out in Asheville.
Guided Group Hikes and experiences
Bonfire gathering
Private access to Bearwallow Mountain trail and Trombatore trail (take the trail right on the property).
Access to hot tubs, fire pits, and common areas in the property.
Opportunity to volunteer with a local Asheville based organization on the frontlines of community care.
Plenty of time to explore and relax
Optional excursions
$400 non-refundable deposit secures your room. Payment Plans available for all rooms. Reach out to Sara when you are ready to book and to discuss payment options!
Bedroom Options and Pricing
Mountain cabin accommodations with multiple sharing options are available. Everyone will have access to common spaces (loft lounge, living area, covered porch, outdoor seating, hot tubs and over 75 acres of outdoor space to explore).
Please note: the pictures below represent one of the many rooms. You will be placed in one just like it, or similar.
Two Queens w/ Private Bathroom
2 rooms available (SOLD OUT)
Two Queen beds with a private bathroom. You can bring your own roommate or we can pair you up.
$1099 per person
King Bedroom w/Private Bathroom
2 rooms available
Your own private suite with a king sized bed. Single occupancy price. If interested in double occupancy, please reach out for pricing.
$1399 per person
Queen Bedroom w/ Shared Bathroom
2 rooms available
This accommodation is for friends or those willing to share a bed. You'll have your own suite with a King bed and private bathroom.
$1199 per person. Single Occupancy available upon request
Ladies Lounge with Shared Bath
2 shared rooms available
Scenic views with lounge area and bathroom right out front. You will be paired with 2 or 3 other attendees. One room pictured above and one additional bunk room.
$999 per person
Western North Carolina…
Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the region surrounding Asheville offers a serene and inspiring backdrop for any retreat. Towering peaks, fall foliage, lush forests, and winding rivers create a sense of peaceful seclusion while still offering easy access to amenities and culture.
Panoramic vistas from the Blue Ridge Parkway and the nearby Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests make the area feel expansive yet intimate—perfect for reflection, renewal, and connection.
Retreat-goers can enjoy a blend of natural beauty and rustic charm, with opportunities for hiking, meditative forest walks, nights around the bonfire and quiet evenings under starlit skies
A little bit about your hosts…
Sara Nelson
I’m Sara…a recovering people pleaser, workaholic and perfectionist. I found yoga, mindfulness and mediation while I was battling with Postpartum Depression and Grief. I promised, as I discovered these tools in my own recovery, I would learn how to share them with other women. I am an ICF certified mindfulness coach working with people who are doing transformational work either in their personal lives or collectively in the world around them. In addition to being a life coach, I am a trauma- informed yoga teacher and have earned additional certifications in grief yoga and leading women’s circles. I am the co-founder of Meet us on the Frontlines, a community, member-based organization that prepares, connects and empowers people to activate on the frontlines of community.
Marty Cowan
Marty Cowan is a plant-based food fanatic, 14 years strong, living in Fort Collins, Colorado. Exploring spices in the kitchen parallels her love for exploring the woods and smelling fresh air in nature. In 2020, she published her first cookbook, Table To Trail, which follows a hiking and cooking adventure in Northern Colorado and surrounding areas.
Guest Facilitator- Jessica Durivage
"When the tide rises, so does all the ships..."
Deeply rooted in service to collective liberation, Jessica facilitates transformational leadership and wellness development experiences at the intersection of centering indigenous and earth-based wisdom, social justice, and community care. She is an intuitive leader who focuses on relationship-centered strategies to inspire folks from the inside out to work together towards a common vision and goals. She is a certified yoga teacher, Qoya teacher and teacher trainer, yoga nidra facilitator, Priestess, co-founder of Passion for the Possible, and the Director of Online Learning for Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Jessica lives in the Appalachia Mountains with her family stewarding land and building a sanctuary for communal and conscious living.
PAYMENT DETAILS
A non-refundable deposit of $400 is required to hold your space. Please reach out to Sara to book.
The remaining balance is due September 15, 2025
Payment plans are available at no extra cost. After securing your deposit, the remaining balance can be split up in 2-4 payments. All payments must be made by September 15, 2025
Payments made (minus the deposit) are fully refundable if cancelled on or before September 15th. Deposits are non-refundable.
*** We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance to cover your costs in case you need to cancel, either due to sickness or any other reason.
All rooms are first come first serve. Please reach out to Sara with any questions or to book your spot- sara@thesoljourney.com!!