Welcome from Jenny & Salena

We are grateful to be your guides at this mix of adventure, sisterhood & heart-opening soul-discovery!

From yoga, to mountain hikes, to sound healing, to playing in waterfalls, this time at this sacred land will bring you into the present, tapping into your purest, truest self.

this guide includes:

• SUGGESTED PACKING LIST

• ITINERARY

suggested packing list:

*Suggested items for use at the house or on the trail

• Headlamp or/and Flashlight

• Hiking Shoes or Shoes with good traction

• Rain Jacket

• A good book if you like to read

• Sunscreen or aloe (non-toxic preferred but bring what you need)

• Small Backpack to carry things might be nice

• Waist Pack to carry phone/things if that’s your jam

• Wrist Watch

• Ear plugs for peaceful sleep

• Sound machine if you think others in your room might like that (you can ask upon arrival)

• ALL NATURAL BUG SPRAY (if you can’t pack in a carry-on no worries, we will have some extras for sure)

  THOSE DRIVING PLEASE BRING:

• a beach towel + a bath towel (or two!)

• your favorite pillow or blanket

• CAMPING CHAIR or LAWN CHAIR for sitting around the fire

CLOTHING:

Weather in the mountains is very ideal and mild at this time of year. It is usually cool in the mornings & evenings.

The day-time can be hot! Have plenty of shorts, tank tops, bathing suits, and especially clothes that can be layered. Light colors vs. dark/black are recommended for hot parts of the day.

• Hat or cap for light rain & sun

• Bring raincoats or rain gear

• Bathing suit(s) always good to bring at least 2

• Comfy clothes for evenings/mornings - sweats, pants, hoodies are ideal

• Lightweight hiking boots especially low-tops like Merrell’s or even shoes with a good grip are recommended *break in your shoes & test your footwear

• Good walking shoes that are comfy as an option maybe good to bring as well

• Sandals like Teva’s or others with straps or comfort features (flip flops will not be good for walking the property but feel free to bring for walking around the house, on the deck, etc)

• Yoga clothing

• Outfit(s) to wear hiking or walking the property

• PLEASE BRING AN ALL-WHITE DRESS OR OUTFIT FOR OUR GODDESS CEREMONY for our final night. We expect to be outside during the evening for this. If you don’t have a full on all white shirt/pants or dress, you can just wear a white top!

We expect to be outside for this at sunset and the evening, but possible we will do some of it or all of it indoors depending on weather and bugs! If you don’t have a full on all white shirt/pants or dress, you can just wear a white top!

WHAT KIND OF WHITE OUTFIT WILL WORK FOR THE YOGA PORTION?

If you wear a dress or skirt and it’s long or tighter, you might be good as it won’t be a power yoga flow, more standing poses, yoga dance, and will avoid Downdog and other poses that may be difficult in a dress as much as possible. I will be in a skirt so I will be also choosing poses that are intended to work with the outfit. 

I’d consider wearing spandex shorts or bathing suit bottoms under a skirt if it’s short (in white/light color or anything that looks and feels ok). But all totally up to you!!!

THERE IS A WASHER & DRYER

THERE IS AIR CONDITIONER

we provide yoga mats but feel free to bring yours

WE WILL HAVE SOME YOGA CUSHIONS AND BLANKETS, IF DRIVING PLEASE BRING PROPS YOU NEED JUST IN CASE

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRIVING TO THE HOUSE:

Entering The Property (Important - Please Read)

If you are driving into the property and the entrance is on your right DO NOT try to make a right-hand turn into the property. The turn is too sharp, so your car will scrape its underside or get caught.

Instead, drive down the road a few thousand feet until you see the first driveway on your left. Pull in, back up, turn the car around and turn into the property approaching with a left-hand turn. 

HOUSE ADDRESS: The Wheel of Bliss House

3303 Meadow Fork Rd. Hot Springs, North Carolina

Itinerary:

Length of Retreat: 4 days, 3 nights

SATURDAY: 11am-2:3opm Flights Arrive - AVL Airport
3pm Shuttle to House (included in your investment)

FULL ITINERARY IN IMAGES BELOW

Who is coming on this retreat?

17 souls will be joining us on this journey

Every single one was called for a reason

We are not here by accident

We get to support each other

in this immersion of nature, sisterhood & soul-discovery!

We also have a few helpers, a total of 6 on the ZEN-TEAM!

A photographer Des from Hawaii and a local named Meagan who is participating and helping with tasks!

The Chef Hillary and her helper Debbie will be cooking up awesome meals & participating in the retreat activities as well.

Jenny & Salena will be leading us through the experience!

FAQ’s

Do I need to be in shape?

We will be doing a lot of walking and hiking up a mountain. It is important that you are able to comfortably walk miles at a time. It is not expected that we will go on all day long hikes that are over 5 miles, but we do expect to experience a variety of hikes on the property and off that call upon you to be in good walking shape. If you live in a flat area, it’s always a great idea to add some uphill walking up parking garages or adding an incline to a treadmill or using a stairmaster while preparing for this trip. It’s definitely not necessary to train like you are going to be in a race or walk up the Grand Canyon, but it is important to be in good walking shape and make an effort to ensure that before the trip. Consult with your doctor if you have back pain or other issues exacerbated by walking.

How Long is the Max Patch Hike?

Our planned hike to Max Patch is a 1.5-mile loop trail. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 30 min to summit, walking uphill through the woods and then reaching the higher peaks. We provide transportation to the trail which is about 30-40 minutes or more from the retreat house and we will all hike together.

Internet

Please note the retreat house is in a rural area, which is amazing for groups like us attempting to bond or do spiritual practice. Please note that most mobile phones will not have service in the mountains. However, you may use the house phone to make and receive calls. We are headed on this retreat to unplug but the good news is that the house just received fiber optic internet, so it is possible you will be able to text via Wi-Fi!

This is an alcohol-free event with an emphasis on becoming more conscious and present, substance-free!

LET’S UNPLUG as much as possible! No phones during yoga and sound baths!

Reminder of cancellation policy

Deposits/payments made are non-refundable.

If a participant must cancel due to emergency for up to 60 days prior to the arrival then they will receive credit for their deposit/full or partial payments made. The participant may use their credit toward a future retreat of ours taking place within 1 year of the date of the original cancellation.

If a participant cancels within 60 days of the retreat, s/he will be responsible and liable for the deposit, full payment, or partial payments made toward the booking without any credit or repayment. If the participant cancels within 30 days, all payments are forfeited, however they may transfer their ticket to a friend.