Stories are as vital to the human experience as relationships, communities, and a sense of purpose and belonging. It is from the stories, that we have come to depend on, we draw comfort in times of distress, knowledge in times of seeking, and entertainment in the times we need joy.
Long before the written language, our histories, beliefs, and traditions were passed down in the form of stories by our ancestors. We are captivated by stories because we innately know the power that they hold; the power to connect us, to heal us, and to empower us toward our goals and aspirations.
Indeed, your most powerful tool in your endeavour to influence the world around you for the better, is your own transformational story - a story which connects you with others, inspires, and offers hope for those who need it.
During this weekend, we will draw from our own stories, along with the stories and traditions of our ancestors, to share with you the principles and impact of telling your own story.
We have put together some information that will help you to plan for our time together. If you have any questions that aren’t addressed below, please feel free to email them to:
Dates:
October 14 - 17, 2022
You can arrive at our retreat location on Friday evening (Oct 14) anytime after 7pm EST!
The retreat activities will be held from the morning of Saturday, (Oct 15) & last until the evening of Sunday (Oct 16).
Check out will be Monday (Oct 17) by 10am EST sharp!
Location/Transportation/Lodging:
The retreat is hosted at 965 Winterstar Loop, Burnsville North Carolina
You can check in as early as 7:00pm EST Friday evening (Oct 14)
Check out will be Monday (Oct 17) before 10am EST.
In the spirit of community, your lodging will involve you sharing a room and communal area with one of your new family members! (Unless otherwise arranged in advance).
The closest airport to fly into is the Asheville Airport AVL (54 miles)
Additional airports are:
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport GSP (89 miles)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport CLT (109 miles)
*There will not be transportation provided to or from the airport.
Food:
The kitchen will be stocked with quick and easy breakfast items along with coffee and tea.
A light lunch and a family style dinner will be served on Saturday & Sunday.
*Please advise on any dietary restrictions ASAP
What to bring:
Comfy clothes for sessions.
The average weather in Burnsville during the month of October is highs near 66 and lows near 39. We suggest layers! While most activities will be indoors, there will be some outdoor fun to be had, so make sure to bring a light jacket!
Comfortable shoes for outdoor activities.
Journal
What to expect:
While we want to maintain an element of surprise for our adventure together, we also want you to feel prepared and comfortable.
We will be meeting on Saturday morning and have a very fun day planned.
You can expect guided meditations, kundalini yoga meditations, journaling exercises, art therapy, interactive exercises, and spiritual teachings with ample opportunity for Q&A.
On Sunday, we will be continuing our exploration of your transformational story.
On Sunday evening we will be doing a special meditation/prayer setting intentions for safe travels and assimilation back into what some call ‘the real world’.
