INWARD JOURNEY

Get to Know yourSelf.

We will retreat to the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina for five days and four nights of deep introspection, with our practices embodying the Expansion and Contraction of life. E-YRT & YACEP instructors, Trudi James Hawke and Donna Kell, will guide our days filled with yoga sessions amongst the beauty of the lush foliage and serenity created by the rolling currents at the Indigo Nature Retreat. We will also embark on a day-excursion in the Pigsah National Forest and our evening meals will be shared together in community. One night will feature a special dinner off-site in the quaint nearby town of Black Mountain. There will be intentional invitations woven throughout our days to go at a slower pace and be more present with our own body, mind and spirit; moving inward and contracting in order to meet ourSelf as well as expanding outward to our inner circles and the wider world to authentically and confidently offer who we each are uniquely at our core.

September 5-9, 2024

What you can expect:

• 5 days and 4 Nights (several accommodation choices)

• Daily Guided Yoga Sessions

• Prompted Introspective Practices

• Hike and Day Excursion to Pigsah National Forest

• Special Dinner in the town of Black Mountain

• Fire Circle Ceremonial Evening

* Not Included: Alcoholic Beverages

Private and Shared Cabins

Indigo Nature Retreat is situated in the majestic mountains of North Carolina and nestled in the Pigsah National Forest. This venue has been designed for the expressed intent of inspiring introspection and growth in the serenest of settings. Each cabin is beautifully appointed with an unfussiness that lends itself to complete relaxation.

You will have the choice of a private Tiny Cabin for sleeping that also shares a bathouse just a few steps away. The communal space is also fully equipped with a kitchen stocked ready with breakfast provisions and areas for gathering. The multiple-occupancy Creekside Cabins offer the choice of having either one roommate of three.

* Space has been intentionally limited.

Accommodation Options

Prices ranging from $2500 to $3250 per person

Tiny Cabins: SINGLE OCCUPANCY • 5 cabins available

Creekside Cabins: DOUBLE OCCUPANCY • 2 cabins available

Creekside Cabins: QUAD OCCUPANCY • 1 cabin available

Take advantage of the early bird 10% discount Code: EARLYINWARD

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Your Retreat Leaders

  • Donna Johnson Kell

    E-RYT 200, YACEP

    Donna has been teaching Yoga since 2012. She is trained in Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, and Yin Yoga. She provides a safe, tranquil, and “spa like” atmosphere that encourages relaxation and contentment. In her class, you will learn breathing techniques that help your muscles and joints relax deeply into each pose. She performs hands-on assists that facilitate proper alignment as well as deeper relaxation. In addition, each pose is complemented with the use of essential oils. Donna's is a well-guided class that ensures you feel confident in your practice. You will leave feeling relaxed and more centered.

  • Trudi James Hawke

    EYRT, YACEP, BSc Zoology, Grad Dip Ex Sci, Owner of truAsana

    Yoga Teacher, Mindful Movement & Meditation Leader, and yoga retreat curator, Trudi is Yoga Alliance certified and registered and has been teaching yoga since 2013. She’s been leading retreats since 2019, in both the USA and overseas. A former collegiate athlete, she whole-heartedly endorses wellness practices and the power that comes from paying attention to yourself.

    “The practice of yoga can be one of the greatest tools you use in gaining a deeper and truer understanding of yourself.”