WE in the Mountains at the historic Hindman Settlement School - Hindman, Kentucky
Join us for a reawakening. In the rural Appalachian mountains, the campus of the historic Hindman Settlement School (established in 1902 as the first rural settlement school in America) will be home base for our 4 days and 3 nights of retreat. Here we will drop the curated display of life that is often the experience of our very plugged in world, to just be. Be with ourselves, our bodies, and the raw beauty of the earth which sustains us.
The mountains of eastern Kentucky offer a sacred, ancient and beautiful landscape in which to explore a coming home to our bodies and the authenticity we wish to express in our lives. Hindman, Kentucky (population 655) is a friendly town off the beaten path, providing both quietude and the opportunity for genuine connections. |
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During our retreat, you will have multiple opportunities for daily yoga which will encourage you to reconnect to your body in order to reawaken yourself to its capabilities and its capacity for both strength and peace. Other add on activities can include:
- hike to Bad Branch Falls in Letcher County, Kentucky (included with retreat cost)
- Trip to Portal 31 (Harlan County, Kentucky) where you will experience part of the daily lives of underground coalminers and the role they played in the building of America (cost of ticket)
- A stop at The General Store at Pine Mountain Crossing near the top of Kentucky's second highest peak, Pine Mtn. ($ for purchases and treats)
- creating an art project with internationally known, local artist Lacy Hale (creator of "No Hate in My Holler") geared toward processing your experience (cost tbd)
- writing workshop with local writer to record your exploration (cost tbd)
- A visit to the Appalachian School of Luthiery in downtown Hindman (included with retreat cost - donations accepted)
- your room
- Shared rooms with other retreat guests are the typical situation, 2 options for single occupancy are available first come, first serve (if purchasing a ticket and you have a roommate preference or desire the single occupancy, please email us - [email protected]
- Staying on campus will require you to bring wash cloths and towels for showers
- You have the option of staying off campus in any nearby AirB&B, hotel, or campground. You will be responsible for booking your own lodging and your transportation to Hindman Settlement School each day. Meals are still provided with this plan (option 2).
- 3 daily meals cooked on site through Hindman's Foodways Program and served buffet style in their beautiful dining hall adjacent to our yoga space (vegetarian options available)
- If any special dietary requests are necessary for you, please email those to us upon purchasing your ticket - [email protected]
- all yoga classes/meditations
- 2/3 daily taught by Kelli and/or Shawn
- hike to Bad Branch Falls
- visit to Luthiery
Not able to join for all the scheduled days? No problem. A day pass is available, which will allow you to participate in all the activities (aside from add-ons) for the day you choose. You will be responsible for your meals and lodging, if needed.
WE in the Mountains
$720.00
4 days and 3 nights of retreat - Room, 3 daily meals, and Yoga and no extra cost activities included. Some optional activities will have their own related fees.
WE in the Mountains - No Lodging
$355.00
With this amended ticket, you will still receive 3 daily meals, all yoga classes, and the no extra cost activities. You will be responsible for your lodging. (Great option for local folks, or those seeking to stay off campus)
WE in the Mountains - 1 Day Pass
$50.00
This day pass allows you access to the day's yoga classes and activities with the group. No meals or lodging are included with the day pass. If the day's agenda includes optional activities, you will be responsible for any related fees associated with those off-site adventures.