Land
The ecosystems of the Blue Ridge Mountains are exceptionally diverse. They range from moist, deep-soiled forested valleys to exposed ridges, mountain tops and balds. read more…
Programs
We invite teachers, facilitators, counselors and healers from diverse traditions to join us in offering a variety of transformative programs. read more…
Facilities
Our expanded facilities on Bald Mountain are now open offering space for up to 50 overnight guests in 7 cottages with three communal spaces.
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Upcoming Retreats
Awakening Joy!
With Linda Davis, MSW, RYT
December 7 - 9, 2018
Come away for a winter retreat in beautiful surroundings where you'll have a chance to slow down, dive deep into your warm-hearted, peaceful self and come away feeling blissfully rested and spiritually inspired. Come to remember the joyful and open…
Writing from the Heart: Your Memoir
With Billy Chism
January 7 - February 18, 2019
Come ready to write about your life. In our 2 hour sessions (six in all), we will delve into memory and write about what our memories tell us. In a supportive and safe environment, as a group we will share…
Into Stillness: Meditation and Yoga Retreat
With Sheila Ewers
January 25 - 28, 2019
Join Sheila Ewers for an intimate retreat nestled in the profound stillness and warmth of Elohee Retreat Center's Thanksgiving House. Each day we will explore gentle yoga, morning and evening meditation, and guided journaling as we honor this season of hibernation…
Regional Educator Training: Experiential Training And Development In Cross-Cultural + Experiential Education
With Simon Hart and Aaron Slosberg
February 21 - 23, 2019
Join us as we bring together a dynamic cohort of educators from your region to train skills, learn from colleagues, and reinvigorate global programming. Offered throughout the country, this two-and-a-half-day training and retreat engages participants in a facilitated group experience…
Courage~Clarity~Confidence: Changing the way we see ourselves
With Abby Hirsch Phillips and Helle Stampe
March 1 - 3, 2019
Come co-create a self-care practice for your personal and professional life! Women like us are asking questions and seeking answers. What steps can I take to ensure my footing, feel more in control, continue to value and trust myself? How can I choose wisely…
3rd Annual Lovingkindness Meditation Retreat
With Stephanie Swann, Ph.D., LCSW and Helen Barnes Vantine, Ph.D.
April 5 - 7, 2019
Join us for a weekend of Lovingkindness meditation instruction and practice. We will spend 3 days together learning lovingkindness mediation and directing it toward ourselves and others. This practice allows us to shed old defenses and protective mechanisms, and come…
The Painting Experience
With Matthew Belay
May 12 - 17, 2019
The Painting Experience is an unprecedented journey into the wild territory of painting directly from intuition. It’s a leap beyond the predicted and expected – a venture into color, form and image where no rules apply.. In these workshops, everyone is…
Finding your Pen: A retreat to inspire the mind and body through Writing and Yoga
With Reanna Livingston RYT 500, Author and Kristen Carlson RYT 200, M.A. Literary Studies
May 31 - June 2, 2019
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Sautee Nacoochee, "Finding your Pen" retreat will remove everyday distractions and allow for you to escape through writing and yoga. On this weekend retreat we will give ourselves the space we desperately deserve…
Living Life Limitlessly -Mountain Healing Retreat
With Althea Lawton-Thompson
August 16 - 18, 2019
Description Join Althea for her 9th year of healing in the Georgia mountains with guided meditation, chakra balancing, gentle yoga, journaling, and more at the peaceful Elohee Retreat Center. Choose to stay 3 days or come for the day to…
Opening our hearts and freeing our minds: A weekend of mindfulness and compassion practice
With Stephanie Swann, Ph.D., LCSW
September 27 - 29, 2019
What is freedom? What is love? Join me for a weekend away from the busyness of life to sit, walk slowly, connect with nature and to explore these questions through your lived experience. Through the power of silent and guided…
Rest and Relaxation Weekends
By popular demand, we are excited to offer Rest & Relaxation accommodations for various weekends throughout the spring, summer, and fall! Two night minimum required ( who are you kidding? you won’t want to leave…) Yoga classes and massages are available, as well as miles of hiking trails to walk at your leisure, our natural pond, and a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. Take this opportunity to care for yourself in the peace and spaciousness at the top of a mountain! No schedule…no demands…just the opportunity to “be” on your own terms.