🍁 Retreat Summary

Escape the noise and reconnect with what matters most.

Join the NC chapter of Habitual Roots for Fall Escape — a 3-night, 4-day retreat in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Settle into a private lodge surrounded by fall foliage, take a scenic train ride through the Nantahala Gorge, move your body with daily yoga, and slow down with connection-based experiences and quiet time. Along with nourishing meals and fantastic company, this is your chance to breathe easy, adventure, and be inspired by our irreplaceable views.

⭐ Featured Highlights

🚂 Scenic Railroad Adventure (Ticket included with any spot!)

Climb aboard the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad for a breathtaking ride through the Nantahala Gorge. This 4.5-hour journey winds along the river, through tunnels, across trestles, and deep into the beauty of Western North Carolina. it’s a chance to slow down, sip coffee, and witness fall color like never before — all from the comfort of a classic train car.

💦 Deep Creek Waterfalls Loop Hike

We'll stretch our legs with a group hike on the Deep Creek Loop, a moderate and peaceful 2.4-mile trail featuring three stunning waterfalls: Tom Branch Falls, Indian Creek Falls, and Juney Whank Falls. it’s an ideal blend of movement, mindfulness, and awe — and perfect for connecting with both nature and fellow retreat-goers.

🌲 What’s Included

✅ 3 nights, 4 days at a stunning private lodge on a 55-acre regenerative nature retreat in the Smoky Mountains
✅ Delicious, nourishing group lunches & dinners (vegetarian-friendly options available)
✅ Light breakfast bar & daily snacks (yogurt, bagels, fruit, cereal & more)
✅ Daily yoga + optional breathwork sessions led by experienced facilitators
✅ Scenic 4.5-hour train ride through the Nantahala Gorge
✅ Guided hike and waterfall adventure during peak Fall season
✅ Curated sessions to for self-reflection and group connection
✅ Cozy mountain lodging with access to:
• Hot tub, soaking tub, & rock rain shower
• Game room, creekside trails, pond & hammocks
• Fire pit and outdoor pizza oven
✅ Fire circles, quiet time, and opportunities for reflection
✅ Retreat gift to take home
✅ A peaceful, private setting just minutes from Bryson City, breweries, hiking, and the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

🚫 What’s Not Included

– Transportation to and from the retreat (we encourage carpooling!)
– Lunch on Sunday (checkout is at 10 AM — there’s a full kitchen and restaurants nearby)
– Additional tours or spa services
– Gratuities for facilitators and service staff
– Travel insurance

💳 Payment Options

Deposit: A non-refundable $150 deposit is required to reserve your spot. This goes toward your total retreat cost. Spots are first come, first served.
Payment Plans: Pay in full or in monthly installments leading up to the retreat. we’ll work with you.
Early Bird Discount: Reserve your spot before July 15 and save $50 with a promo code. Applies to all room types.

🙌 Facilitators

🧘‍♂️ Justin Ervin

Justin is a wellness coach, men's group facilitator, festival producer, NC native, community creator, and experience enhancer. Every experience he leads is rooted in three guiding principles: helping people connect more deeply to themselves, to others, and to the world around them.

Areas of Expertise:
– Hospitality
– Breathwork
– Conscious Communication
– Habit Change

🧘‍♀️ Sunny Grigorova

Sunny is a yoga teacher, embodiment coach, and retreat leader with over 15 years of experience guiding people into deeper connection with their bodies, their breath, and each other. At the heart of her work is the belief that true vitality comes from alignment — with our truth, our energy, and our purpose. Whether through grounding yoga flows, breathwork, or soulful group connection, she creates experiences that feel both safe and expansive, playful and profound.

Areas of Expertise:
– Yoga & Somatic Movement
– Feminine Embodiment & Tantra
– Archetypes & Relationship Dynamics
– Emotional Awareness & Nervous System Reset

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