Release + Gather Empower + Embrace
Hot Springs, NC
September 27th – 29th, 2024
Through the daily rituals of Yoga, meditation, breath and energy work, and soul-stirring cacao and fire ceremonies, intertwined with sister circles, invigorating hikes and moments of serene contemplation, you will depart from this retreat with a profound understanding of your true essence and a revitalized sense of serenity and harmony.
Shedding layers of stagnant energies, you will emerge feeling weightless, with a newfound depth of self-awareness that empowers you to navigate life’s journey both on and off the sacred mat.
During this rejuvenating weekend away in this sacred space you’ll build meaningful relationships with a supportive like-minded community of women who wish to uplift and inspire one another to live and learn at their own pace with healing and Self-care in mind!
Discover Your Own Unique Magic
The Blue Ridge Mountains rank among the world’s most ancient ranges, surpassed only by South Africa’s Barberton greenstone belt. Locals often speak of them as magical, grounding, and therapeutic, but above all, they call them “home”.
We welcome you to unwind, heal, rejuvenate, and discover your unique magic in this special place where the Earth’s sacred energy has thrived for nearly 250 million years!
We invite you to let go of your “doing” self, take your seat within our sister circle, and allow your “being” self to unfold, release, and receive.
Savor the experience of filling your cup with nourishing food crafted by a local Asheville chef, and embrace a yoga practice that unites mind, body, and spirit.
Elevate your inner wise woman with powerful sister circles, Shamanic energy healing work, meditation, and sacred cacao ceremonies so you can rediscover your true Self.
And wish upon a star while turning your gaze to the heavens under the vibrant, rolling night sky.
Welcome Home
Be ready to drop the outside world at the doorstep of Wheel of Bliss Retreat House. Release your worries and live care free while diving into Self-discovery hugged by 68 acres of sprawling forest.
Hidden just outside of Hot Springs, NC this gem is a host to seclusion like no other. Your senses will be greeted by fresh mountain air and the sounds of wild birds and a bubbling stream.
Inside you’ll find welcoming spaciousness with high ceilings, a complete kitchen, and a beautiful altar room adorned with sacred paintings and effigies from the Himalayas you’re welcome to use to meditate, quietly contemplate, read, or enjoy some time to yourself.
All rooms with the exception of the private King and Queen rooms are set up camp style with double and single beds, some bunk. The luxuriously cozy mattresses and comforters will welcome complete relaxation to your body and mind at the end of the day.
Outside you’ll discover a generously sized deck, hiking trails, a firepit to enjoy as the night sky fills with stars, waterfalls, and a stream you may take a dip in if you’d like.
Inside the Longhouse we will break bread and create community over delicious vegetarian meals lovingly prepared with local ingredients.
The yurt provides a wide open space to weave intention into our yoga practices and sacred sister circles.
Look Ahead to These Magical Moments
Yoga + Intention
You will be invited to begin each morning with an accessible yoga flow that offers the perfect mixture of stretching, breathing, meditation, and calling in spirit to set a clear intention for the day. What would you like to call in?
Sacred Sister Circles
In this protected sacred space we’ll gather to share stories, sing songs, tell jokes, lift each other up, and allow ourselves to release what we no longer need and receive loving energies from one another.
Energy Healings
Receive energetic healings to restore your vitality. Learn how to create stunning visualizations to help protect your energy, repair your auric field, and cleanse your chakras so you can move in the world as your best self.
Astrology
There’s more to the sky than meets the eyes and during your stay, you will be immersed in learning more about the cosmic energies at play and the cosmic why behind this magical weekend!
Cacao Ceremony
Cacao is known by some as the “food of the gods”. Cacao is known to open the heart Chakra to allow for more love and joy. We will sit in sacred ceremony and allow the cacao to work deep within us!
Communing with Nature
If weather permits, we will visit what Mother Nature has graciously offered us to explore. We may practice yoga, have a workshop, and gather offerings to lay at our altar during this perfect weekend together.
Sample Schedule
(activities are subject to change)
FRIDAY
Arrival
Please make plans to check in between 5 and 6:30 pm.
Dinner
We will begin breaking bread for dinner in the gorgeous Longhouse at 7 pm.
Sacred Sister Circle
This evening will be our first gathering. You’ll introduce yourself to your new friends and learn why we chose this weekend astrologically. We’ll set our intentions for the weekend to restore, gather, empower, and embrace what’s to come!
SATURDAY
Morning Yoga
Before our morning yoga practice begins, you may grab a snack of coffee, tea, juice, and fruit. Meet us on the mat for a practice that will stretch you in all the right places. You will learn a grounding and protection practice and receive an energetic healing.
Brunch
Our amazing chef Megan will spoil you with her yummy brunch creations leaving you feeling satisfied and nourished to take on the day!
Release
Our first workshop of the day will include a cocao ceremony, meditation, and heart opening activities that will help you recognize and release stuck energies to free you from limiting beliefs so you can create more fluidity and freedom in your life.
Free Time
We believe in the importance of downtime to integrate, sit in quiet contemplation, journal, or connect with our community outside an activity. A few hours of downtime will be incorporated into this experience to enjoy as you wish!
Gather
Weather permitting, we will take a hike into the woods to immerse ourselves in her beauty. We’ll fill our senses with all Mother Nature has to offer us while gathering symbols for a collective healing creation.
Dinner
Get ready for your senses to be tantalized by Chef Megan’s passion for plant-based cuisine prepared lovingly with locally sourced organic ingredients. She is excited to treat you to her culinary expertise and knowledge about eating clean.
Sacred Sister Circle
We will end this special day by gathering around the fire (weather permitting) or inside the spacious yurt to prepare a special offering from our time spent in the woods. This is a time for sharing, releasing, deep listening, and embracing our sisterhood.
SUNDAY
Morning Yoga
Before our morning yoga practice begins, you may grab a snack of coffee, tea, juice, and fruit. Meet us on the mat for a practice that will stretch you in all the right places. Our focus on this morning’s practice will be on the throat, thrid eye, and crown chakras.
Brunch
Our amazing chef Megan will spoil you with her yummy brunch creations leaving you feeling satisfied and nourished to take on the day!
Empower
In our final workshop, we will create a cozy and inviting environment to bring together all the knowledge we have acquired about ourselves over the weekend. You will create a stunning Soul Collage that honors and embodies your most empowered self.
Sacred Sister Circle
Our sacred sister circle is a time for sharing, releasing, deep listening, and discovery. As we wind down our time together, we will embrace our most heartfelt discoveries with a sacred ritual and energy work.
What’s Included
- Two night’s accommodations in the gorgeous Wheel of Bliss House
- Nutritious & delicious plant-based brunch & dinner (subject to length of day)
- Accessible morning yoga asana practice + visualizations + meditations
- Workshops culminated to empower your inner goddess
- Shamanic Healing + Cacao Ceremony
- Chakra-inspired movement and exploration
- Nature Hike (weather permitting)
- Astrological Mapping for the weekend
- Guided Healing inside the Akashic Records
- Nightly Sacred Sister Sharing Circles + Fire Ceremonies
- Downtime to rest or to connect with fellow retreat goers
- Bonus offerings such as take home worksheets, a follow-up integration circle, and more to help you implement what you’ve learned.
What’s Not Included
• Transportation
• Travel insurance (recommended)
• Alcohol (none allowed, please)
Meet Your Amazing Retreat Hosts
Meals + Chef Megan
Our adventure begins at 7 pm on Friday with a deliciously prepared dinner from local Asheville Chef Megan Hunt.
After our morning yoga practice together on Saturday and Sunday you’ll enjoy a nutritious brunch-style meal. Another delectable dish will be served for dinner on Friday and Saturday night along with snacks such as coffee, tea, fruit, chocolate, and nuts will be provided throughout our time together.
All dishes will be healthy and hearty vegetarian meals.
A note from Chef Megan: “I want you to eat good food! I currently live in Asheville, NC. I am passionate about creating plant-based dishes using fresh, exciting, and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. I have been working in restaurants for most of my life with a passion for food and how it can be shared in community. It’s important to me to foster an intentional, thoughtful, and playful energy while in a kitchen. I am excited to share my love with you.”
5 Reasons to Attend this Pivotal Weekend of Self-Love
- You are yearning for Self-care ✨ We understand the importance of prioritizing self-care, a vital aspect often neglected in the hustle of daily life. We are thrilled to present a weekend filled with enriching activities tailored to immerse you in the essence of being. We invite you to disconnect from the distractions of the outside world, allowing yourself to exist fully in the present moment.
- You are seeking clarity ✨ Our offerings include transformative experiences aimed at cleansing and revitalizing your energy, equipping you with tools to navigate stress, enhance creativity, and connect deeply with your innermost desires. These tools will guide you in unraveling and healing past patterns, paving the way for a more enlightened and purposeful journey ahead.
- You aspire to nurture your personal wellness ✨ We advocate for the exploration of relaxation as a means of self-discovery. Embracing a slower pace is fundamental to holistic wellness, and our accessible yoga sessions, nourishing cuisine, sacred gatherings, and nature excursions in the serene Blue Ridge Mountains will facilitate a profound sense of self-awareness and authenticity.
- You crave empowerment ✨ There is unparalleled empowerment in the presence of kindred spirits who uplift and inspire. Our retreat fosters a supportive environment where each individual is encouraged to embrace their unique essence. Whether you prefer quiet contemplation or open engagement, our sister circle welcomes you with love and encouragement to authentically connect, share, and grow together in a safe and sacred space.
- You are seeking joy and fulfillment ✨ Most of all, we want you to have FUN! True childlike joy seems to get lost in the mile-long to-do list that is womanhood. Joy leaves our heart chakra open and allows us to feel more fulfilled. We invite you to let your hair down, giggle a whole heck of a lot, and get jiggy with it during this feel-good weekend!
And a Few Reasons Why This Retreat May Not Be for You
- You’re not ready to explore deep inner healing
- Talking about energywork, chakras, or doing a yoga practice is too “woo” for you
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You don’t feel comfortable in nature
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Bugs = gross
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You’re not willing to reside in close proximity to strangers for a few days
Getting There + Away
The Wheel of Bliss House is situated outside of Hot Springs, NC nestled inside a forest that is accessible by car on a dirt road. You will receive more detailed information and instructions with your welcome email upon purchasing your reservation.
Plan to arrive by 6:30 pm on Friday, September 27th before our group dinner at 7 pm and plan to depart by 5 pm on Sunday, September 29th, 2024
Pricing
All reservation payments are non-refundable and non-transferable so please read the Registration Form and Terms & Conditions provided within the form very carefully.
Click on ANY of the blue buttons along this page to view the room structure/pricing, and to view the registration form and the retreat’s Terms & Conditions BEFORE purchasing your space with us.
Have Questions Before You’re Ready to Say Yes?
We are thrilled to offer this weekend retreat and hope you will join us. This retreat has limited space and we’re sure it will sell out!
Should you have any inquiries the FAQ’s are below. You may also reach out to Amber at kleidoscopeyogallc@amberkleid.com.
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Take A Peek In & Around Your Accommodations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this retreat non-refundable?
All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If the trip must be postponed or canceled due to events beyond our control, you will be offered the choice between a full refund minus credit card fees or a credit towards a future retreat. If weather permits we do plan to hike on unpaved trails.
Do I need to bring anything of my own for our yoga practices & ceremony?
Yes. Although some yoga mats and cushions are provided, we recommend you bring your own. Please bring a blanket, blocks, a cushion or bolster, and other props that will help make your yoga practice more comfortable. We also ask that you bring a journal, a writing utensil, and any offerings for our ceremonial altar. More details will be offered in the welcome email.
How accessible are the retreat grounds? The residence is a three-story house with stairs to navigate. Additionally, the yurt and Longhouse are a short walking distance away from the main house over possible uneven grassy terrain and have a few stairs to climb at the entrance. Both are also accessible by vehicle.
Will I have time to do my own thing?
Our time together will be brief but we understand how important it is to have time to yourself. You will have allotted free time to do as you please, for alone time, activities, or socializing. We are also allocating 9:30pm – 9am as quiet time.
How much money will I need to bring?
We will be offering the option to book discounted services with us post-retreat. You may like to pay in cash or use a third-party app to reserve your session(s) but cash is not necessary.
Will I need travel insurance?
Since your purchase is non-refundable we do advise that you purchase travel insurance to protect yourself should something happen. Travelex is a reputable travel insurance provider with simple and flexible options. Click here to request a quote.
Be aware that should any sickness or travel interruptions arise on your part, the retreat is non-refundable. Please review our terms and conditions for more information.
How do I get to Wheel of Bliss House?
The location is on a dirt road outside of Hot Springs, NC. It is drivable by car and more details will be provided in your welcome email upon purchase.
Is the internet available?
We are excited to offer you a space to unplug and set your phone aside but should you need to use your phone in an emergency you can text or call using wifi.
Still have questions? Reach out to kleidoscopeyogallc@amberkleid.com