Ladies, Sisters, Women Warriors of all kinds... we see you out there.
How tirelessly you give, how authentically you share from your heart, how dedicated you are to your communities and families, and how deeply you desire to live with:
- MORE vibrant energy and wellbeing
- MORE effortless self-care and self-love
- MORE abundant creativity and sense of purpose
- MORE presence and peace of mind on the daily
We FEEL you and we created this rich, sensory weekend getaway to bring you exactly that - more of what you so deeply deserve.
Skill Level
FREE Gifts (if you book with BookRetreats.com)
- 1:1 Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation (45 min, post-retreat. Value $255)
- 1:1 Soul Memory Healing Session (45 min, post-retreat. Value $185)
This retreat, this sisterhood, this connection to nature... it's all thoughtfully designed to help you RISE in awareness and abundance so that you can SHINE your brightest light into the world with grace and ease.
During this 4 day retreat, you will:
- Peace and quiet for the mind, refreshing energy for the body.
- Rediscover yourself after too long of feeling disconnected.
- The ideal place to unplug, slow down that fast pace, and get back in touch with nature
- A model for living a healthy lifestyle with food, exercise, and a calm mind.
We'll take a deep dive into Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old system of ancient wisdom, health, and healing that teaches you how to harness the infinite wisdom of nature. You'll learn how to extract the nectar from its rhythms and cycles, to feel more balanced, energized, and in harmony.
We begin each day with soul meditations and embodiment practices of slow flow yoga and gentle movement.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and community time, before diving into the late morning workshop series focused on a core principle of Ayurveda and healing through the senses.
Gourmet vegetarian lunch is served midday and punctuated with experiential hands-on activities such as Reiki treatments, reflexology workshops, labyrinth walks, and more.
Late afternoons are reserved for rest and reflection, where you can wander the magical grounds, curl up in a reading nook with a good book, swim in the river, or deepen your connection with your fellow retreaters over spontaneous soul conversation.
Enjoy locally-sourced gourmet vegetarian meals, snacks and elixirs throughout the entire retreat - from dinner on Thursday through brunch on Sunday.
Meals Provided
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
Diets Catered
- Dairy-free
- Gluten Free
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Monica Graves
Hello there, Beloved!
I’m Monica Graves, and I’m so pleased to introduce myself.
This work - this path - found me in early 2008 when I least expected it.
Through a series of synchronistic, magic-like events (that I’d love to share with you over a cuppa some day!), I found myself transitioned from a Marketing + Management career into the world of health, healing, wellness and soulful self-discovery.
- Kelie Micho
Kelie has committed her life to the exploration of healing in its many manifestations and modalities.
In 2001, she graduated from The International Professional School of Bodywork in San Diego, California, with completion of 1200 hours and an Associates of Science degree in Bodywork.
Private Room, Shared Bath
USD$1,695
Rustic beauty, international charm, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
Each private accommodation is designed around the cultural themes of various countries visited by the venue owners.
Shared Double Room, Shared Bath
USD$1,495
Rustic beauty, international charm, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
Each shared accommodation is designed around the cultural themes of various countries visited by the venue owners.
Private Loft, Shared Bathroom
USD$1,295
The loft is a cozy private room perched in the top of the main lodge. A sturdy 8-step ladder reaches the accomodation, so this is best for guests who don't mind a little extra climb.
Quadruple Dorm Room, Shared Bath
USD$1,295
Rustic beauty, international charm, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
Perfect for a group of girlfriends or retreaters on a budget.
Facilities Available
A/C rooms
Free Wifi
Free parking
Garden
Heating
Terrace
Yoga Shala/Deck
Bend of Ivy Lodge is a private eco-friendly 63-acre campus with peaceful indoor and outdoor meeting spaces. Asian Zen elements mix with the charming restored tobacco barn and woodland grounds, all nestled in a beautiful natural haven surrounded by majestic mountains.
The land is special and holds deep energy and roots. The land shares evidence of Cherokee tribe encampments from many years ago.
Nearby Activities
- Camping
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse riding
- Kayaking
- Wildlife watching
Bend of Ivy Lodge
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, private nature sanctuary, lodging, koi pond, hiking, meeting, and meditation spaces.
Interested in this retreat?
- 4 days / 3 nights at the eco-friendly nature haven Bend of Ivy Lodge
- Locally-sourced gourmet vegetarian meals, snacks and elixirs throughout the entire retreat - from dinner Thursday to lunch Sunday
- Daily yoga classes
- Daily meditation classes
- Specialized workshops
- Ayurvedic Lifestyle Design workshops + Personal mind/body health assessment
- Crystal singing bowl sound healing concert
- Heaps of healing tools to support your journey back home
- Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day
- Wifi connection
- On-site Parking
- Pre and post retreat support from our team
- Flights costs
- Ground transportation to and from the retreat venue
- Travel insurance
- Additional treatments or activities not included in the itinerary
- Visa fee
Weather information
Expect tempertures of 65+ degrees during the day and 50's at night. Plan accordingly.
How to get there (flights, airport transfers, buses, trains)
AVLAsheville Regional AirportTransfer not providedAsheville Regional Airport (AVL), North Carolina is the closest airport to the retreat center. It will be necessary to rent a car or Uber to the venue - no public transport is available on this route.
We will help facilitate a ride share board for those retreaters interested in travelling to the venue together.
What to bring
- Comfy Clothes! In which you can move well, breathe well, and just BE. Dress in layers so that you can easily adjust your temperature between moments of movement and stillness.
- One outfit that offers minimal coverage and can get permanently dirty.
Travel insurance suggestions
Recommended World Nomads, InsureMyTrip, and TravelGuard.
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