As spring emerges, the creative potential of new beginnings and possibilities awakens within us. As eons of women before us have done, we intentionally align with the energies of the season to anchor more deeply into ourselves. Together, we unfurl from the stagnation of winter and rise, rooted, into the fullest expression of who we are, creating fertile ground for our passions to take form.

Rise Rooted is a journey of reclamation, remembrance, and return. A homecoming.

Woven through the rhythms of Nature and the collective story of the feminine experience, this retreat invites you into an exploration of the divine feminine: within yourself, within the land, and within the archetypal patterns we all carry. Through somatic, meditative, and breath-centered practices, we will engage the elemental energies and archetypal expressions that shape our inner and outer worlds.

We will meet both the strength and the shadow of these energies, gently tending to what has been forgotten, suppressed, or left behind. In doing so, we create space to nurture, restore, and embody the aspects of ourselves that allow us to rise: fully, authentically, and powerfully.

Held within the sacred container of ceremony, you will be supported in releasing patterns that have kept you feeling stuck, while reclaiming your center and restoring the natural flow of your energy. This is deep, intentional work. Work of healing, of celebration, of embodiment.

This curated experience weaves together yoga, therapeutic nature practices, breathwork, somatic exploration, energy medicine, and archetypal wisdom. It is both grounding and expansive, designed to reconnect you to your body, your intuition, and the living world around you.

Throughout our time together, you will be guided in practices that not only nourish transformation during the retreat but also offer tangible ways to integrate this work into your daily life, so the experience continues to unfold long after you leave.

The Landscape

• Slow flow vinyasa and restorative yoga
• Sacred therapeutic nature practices and forest bathing
• Transformational breathwork and somatic embodiment
• Elemental embodiment through Qigong
• Acupressure to support and boost Qi (with a board-certified, licensed acupuncturist)
• Energy medicine practices
• Ceremony for releasing and reclamation
• Meditation for grounding, clarity, and connection
• Exploration of seasonal energetics and elemental wisdom
• Soul writing and reflective practices

Accommodations

Enjoy simple, comfortable single or shared rooms, each with a private bathroom. Many of the accommodations have stunning views of the adjacent mountains.

Location

The Mountain is a stunning retreat center nestled on a mountaintop just minutes from downtown Highlands, NC.

Enjoy sweeping views of the Smoky Mountains from the Dining Hall, Lodge, and many of the housing accommodations.

3872 Dillard Road (Highway 106), Highlands, NC 28741. The Mountain Retreat Center is 4 miles southwest of Highlands, NC and 10 miles east of Dillard, GA on GA Highway 246/NC Highway 106.

Food

We begin our time with Thursday dinner and end with Sunday lunch. All meals are included. You can expect healthy, freshly made food. Dietary restrictions and sensitivities can be accommodated with advance notice.