Come Meet Us In The Mountains May 14-17, 2026
A Wild & Well Gathering in the Smokies
May 14-17
Meet us where the air slows you down and the land remembers your name.
This is a three-night gathering for women who want to feel alive in their bodies, laugh easily, move gently, eat well, and savor connection…to themselves, to each other, and to the Appalachian mountains that have been holding stories far longer than we have.
This is about pleasure without apology.
Presence without productivity.
And the quiet confidence of knowing you are already enough.
Rooted in the Spirit of Appalachia
Rooted in the spirit of Appalachia, this gathering honors the old ways of coming together.
Good food made from the land.
Long walks through woods that steady the nervous system.
Front-porch conversations that turn into belly laughs.
Campfires where stories rise with the smoke and fall back into the dark.
This is not about self-improvement or reinvention.
It’s about remembering how natural connection, nourishment, and time outside support well-being.
Why the Mountains — Why Appalachia
Because these mountains know how to hold people.
Ancient, grounded, and lived-in, Appalachia carries a particular kind of wisdom—one shaped by generations of gathering, resilience, music, labor, celebration, and care.
For four days, you’ll be immersed in an Appalachian mountain setting designed to invite slowness, presence, and ease. You’ll hike trails that open wide views and quiet inner spaces. You’ll soak in a hot tub under the stars. You’ll wander local shops and makers, touching beauty shaped by human hands.
This isn’t about retreating from life.
It’s about returning to what’s natural.
This Retreat Is For You If…
You feel successful on paper but disconnected in your body
You’re tired of trying to heal and ready to let yourself be well
You crave depth, sisterhood, and truth—not surface-level spirituality
You sense there’s a wilder, freer version of you waiting to be reclaimed
You want rest that actually restores, not just time away from work
What This Experience Centers
This gathering is rooted in wellness as lived experience, not a project to work on.
No fixing.
No becoming.
No healing agenda.
Just the honest enjoyment of being in your body, on the land, and in good company.
Our days move with a gentle, unhurried rhythm:
Optional morning Sampoorna yoga to wake up the body
Long breakfasts and unrushed mornings
Hikes through the Smokies
Spacious free time to nap, journal, soak, wander, or do nothing at all
Shared meals inspired by local flavors and Appalachian cuisine
Bonfires, sound baths, playful outings, and evenings that unfold without rushing
Nothing here asks you to improve yourself.
Your presence is the contribution.
The Essence of the Experience
This is a celebration of enoughness.
Enough rest.
Enough pleasure.
Enough connection.
Enough space to simply be.
Wellness here isn’t something you earn.
It’s what naturally emerges when you’re well-fed, well-rested, and surrounded by women who aren’t trying to be anywhere other than here.
This is not a retreat to escape your life.
It’s an embodied yes to the life you’re already living.
Come as you are.
Meet us in the mountains.
The Container
Dates: May 14-17
Location: A secluded mountain setting (exact location shared upon acceptance)
Group Size: Intimate by design
Who It’s For: Women ready for depth, rest, and embodied reconnection
This is a small-group retreat to preserve safety, intimacy, and presence.
What’s Included
All guided sessions and facilitated experiences
Daily devotional and somatic practices
Shared group spaces for connection and integration
Lodging for the duration of the retreat
Nourishing meals prepared with care
All dinners out and local entertainment!
(Travel to and from the retreat location not included.)
Investment
$1,600 — Private Room
$1,300 — Shared-Occupancy Room
Your investment includes lodging for three nights, all shared meals (in-house and select dinners out), guided experiences, excursions, and full access to the rhythm of the gathering.
Travel to and from the retreat location is not included.
Spaces are intentionally limited to preserve intimacy, ease, and connection.
Payment plans may be available by request. If spreading the investment over time would support your yes, you’re welcome to inquire.
Ready to Meet Us in the Mountains?
Email Lesley at thesagespinner@gmail.com to see if this is a good fit for you!
