Spirit of the Mountain Yoga & Meditation Retreat
Join us at the beautiful Lodge at Smoky Cove in the Smoky Mountains for a yoga, meditation and self-inquiry retreat. We’ll nurture your body, mind and soul while pampering you with personal attention, beautiful scenery and delicious meals prepared by our private chef.
Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the mountain top resort. Energize yourself with relaxation, Mother Nature and silence.
This retreat is accessible to yogis with all levels of experience—beginners as well as experienced practitioners welcome!
RELAX…RESTORE…RENEW…
Arrive anytime after 3:00pm on Thursday, April 25, and settle into your room. You will enjoy a restorative class to soothe your traveler’s body:). See sample schedule below for more details.
Enjoy daily yoga, meditation and pranayama classes, with plenty of time to explore, journal and rest.
Optional activities include hiking, a trip to a local waterfall, or an excursion to the charming town of Sylva. Indulge in a massage (or three!) with on-site therapist Darby Schafer, from True Roots Massage.
registration Now open for this intimate experience!
Room Accommodations: Yoga community members save $100 on the below prices. Registration is inclusive of three night’s lodging, meals and instruction—everything you’ll need, except for transportation to the lodge.
Accommodation choices:
Shared (shared bedroom/shared bathroom) $995
Semi-private (private bedroom/shared bathroom) $1095
Private (private bedroom/private bathroom) $1195
Rooms will be assigned in order of registration received.
Registration packet here
Message me with any questions.
See you on the mountain. Namaste.
Lisa
Additional nights at the lodge: If you have the time, I strongly encourage you to come early and/or stay longer! If you’d like to take advantage of the area, you can make these arrangements directly with Lisa Connett, General Manager, 407-922-4644 or lisa@smokycovelodge.com. Lisa has generously offered us the discounted rate of $89 per night - lodging only, or $109 including a full, cooked breakfast, pp. Availability is limited and pre-booking required.
Sample Retreat Schedule
Absolutely everything is optional. This is your time, for you. Schedule subject to change.
Darby Schafer, Licensed Massage Therapist, will be on-site for bodywork treatments (not included in registration.)
Thursday April 25:
3:00-5:00 pm: Arrive and check in. Settle into your cozy rooms. Take in the view.
5:30-6:45 pm: Gentle stretch/yoga nidra deep relaxation
7:00 pm: Dinner
Friday April 26:
7:15-7:45 am: Rise & shine meditation
7:45 - 8:00 am: Tea, restroom break
8:00 - 9:15 am: Energizing asana & pranayama practice
9:30 am: Breakfast
Free time/optional activity or excursion
1:00 pm: Lunch
Free time/optional activity or excursion
5:30-6:30 pm: Restorative practice
7:00 pm: Dinner
Saturday April 27:
7:15-7:45 am: Rise & shine meditation
7:45 - 8:00 am: Tea, restroom break
8:00 - 9:15 am: Energizing asana & pranayama practice
9:30 am: Breakfast
Free time/optional activity or excursion
1:00 pm: Lunch
Free time/optional activity or excursion
5:30-6:30 pm: Restorative practice
7:00 pm: Dinner
Sunday April 30:
7:15-7:45 am: Rise & shine meditation
7:45 - 8:00 am: Tea, restroom break
8:00 - 9:15 am: Energizing asana & pranayama practice
11:00 am: Brunch
12:00 pm Check out
How to get there:
The closest airport to Smoky Cove is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), which is 1 hour’s drive from the lodge.
Alternately, both Charlotte International airport (CLT), and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport (ATL) are each about 3 hours from the lodge.
Southwest Airlines services Charlotte (3 hours), as well as Greenville-Spartansburg, SC (about 2 hours from the lodge).
You do not need a car once you get to Smoky Cove, unless you want to be able to drive into Sylva, etc. on your own. If we decide to take a group excursion, Lisa and I will organize transportation.
If you drive, there is ample parking at the lodge. The paved road to the lodge is steep, but you do not need a 4-wheel drive to access. My 2006 Honda Civic hybrid made it just fine.
Transportation can be arranged from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) directly to the lodge at an additional cost.