Self-care

Peace is present right here and now, in ourselves and in everything we do and see. -Thich Nhat Hanh Join Kay Stewart at Elohee Retreat Center, allowing the beauty and energy of the natural world to invite us to slow down and listen deeply within and around us. We’ll explore practices for grounding in presence, […]

Mindful Masculinity: Unearthing the Man You Already Are This weekend isn’t about fixing you. It’s about remembering the man underneath the noise. Mindful Masculinity is built on three core pillars: Tools. Stillness. Authentic Masculinity. 🔧 Tools You’ll learn simple, powerful practices that stay with you — movement, breath work, meditation, cold water immersion, and self-exploration. […]

 EXHALE is an invitation to step away from the pace of everyday life and immerse yourself in a weekend of rest, presence, and connection. Inspired by the gentle rhythm of autumn, this retreat offers space to slow down, breathe deeply, and savor the beauty of simply being. Through yoga, meditation, breathwork, nourishing meals, time in […]

Step away from the noise and into the stillness of autumn in the North Georgia mountains. Just 10 minutes outside of Helen, GA, this intimate retreat is designed as a sanctuary for deep rest, restoration, and soulful reconnection.  Surrounded by waterfalls, crisp mountain air, and vibrant fall color, we gather in a small, intentionally curated […]

At this retreat you’ll rest & relax + build emotional resilience & calm strength to support your ambition without burning out.  We'll practice simple ways to stay in control under pressure, methods to shed stress & routines that protect your peace.  We designed the Unshakable Calm Retreat to help professional women 40+ step out of […]

Rest & Relaxation Weekend ~ PLUS This fall we are excited to offer a special Rest & Relaxation Weekend ~ PLUS ! Join us as we weave the theme of  rest into our weekend, celebrating the rewards we reap from tending to our self-care. This Rest & Relaxation Weekend will offer a variety of optional […]

The Quiet Within is a yoga and meditation retreat designed for women longing to slow down, reconnect, and rest in the stillness of their own being. As the season turns toward quiet and reflection, we’ll gather in community to explore practices that support deep listening, inner steadiness, and compassionate presence. Through grounding movement, guided meditation, […]

Honor the wisdom of your becoming.  This signature Women’s Weekend reunion is an invitation to slow down and listen—to your body, your breath, and the deeper intelligence shaped by time and lived experience. Together, we gather to honor the cycles we have moved through, the season we stand in now, and the steady unfolding still […]

Begin the New Year surrounded by meaningful conversations, peaceful moments, and heartfelt laughter. Enjoy authentic connection with down-to-earth souls as you say goodbye to the old and welcome the new.  A Wanderful Walk: Explore Elohee with a leisurely guided stroll around the property. Connect | Cleanse | Create: Althea will provide an energy clearing before […]

In the stillness of January, when the earth rests beneath winter skies, we gather in the quiet beauty of the North Georgia mountains to listen deeply. This weekend retreat is an invitation for women who need a weekend to tend to themselves. Our time together includes gentle therapeutic yoga, guided journaling and reflection, meditation practices, […]

Welcome to Elohee!  We are glad you are here.   This winter, we’re excited to offer our first Rest & Relaxation Weekend of 2027. An opportunity to settle deeply into the stillness of winter and plant the seeds of deep transformation with awareness and intention. This retreat experience will include silence from Friday evening through Saturday […]

There are seasons that ask us to grow.   And there are seasons that quietly invite us home.   Winter has long been misunderstood as a season to endure. Yet in nature,  it is a season of quiet wisdom. The forests do not rush to bloom. The trees  do not resist their rest. Beneath the surface, roots […]

Join Christina Rodriguez, E-RYT 500, YACEP and Julie Newton, RDN, LDN, 200RYT for an intimate four-day, three-night women’s retreat at the beautiful Thanksgiving House at Elohee Retreat Center, nestled in the mountains of North Georgia. How do we cultivate enough inner and relational resources to care for ourselves and the world in sustainable ways? Resourced […]

Slow down. Rest deeply. Reconnect with yourself. You spend much of your life giving.  Giving your time.  Giving your attention.  Giving your energy. And while there's beauty in that, it can be easy to forget that you need care, too. So much of your life is spent caring for others. This weekend is an opportunity […]

An immersive return to your center.   Nestled deep within the serene, ancient canopy of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Awaken Your Spirit is more than a weekend away—it is an unapologetic invitation to step entirely out of your executive roles and come back to yourself. Specifically curated for established women of color navigating corporate leadership, elite professional […]

Welcome to Elohee!  We are glad you are here.   This spring we are excited to offer a classic Rest & Relaxation Weekend! Join us as we weave the theme of spring into our weekend, celebrating the rewards we reap from tending to our self-care. This Rest & Relaxation Weekend will offer a variety of optional […]

EMERGENCE is a two-night women’s retreat held in the North Georgia mountains during a season of return, when the landscape begins to open, and life becomes visible again in subtle, natural ways. Surrounded by forest, mountain air, a 100-foot waterfall, and quiet walking trails, the setting offers a fully immersive experience in nature, where the […]

TURN SELF CARE INTO SOUL CARE IMMERSE YOURSELF INTO LEARNING AN EASY YET POWERFUL TECHNIQUE OUR BRAIN AND BODY BELIEVES EVERY WORD WE SAY. LET’S SPEAK GOD’S WORD OVER IT. REPAIR body & soul - RETHINK self-care - REJOICE in God’s love Attendees Reviews "What a fantastic weekend with Kandy Duke at the Energy Medicine […]

A Weekend Retreat to Connect with Your Inner Spirit and Live with Greater Trust, Purpose & Alignment There is a quiet wisdom within you that has always known the way. But in the noise and busyness of everyday life, it can become difficult to hear. We look outside ourselves for answers. We question what we […]

A Retreat for Women Ready to Live Fully & Authentically When was the last time you had space to simply notice what you need? Away from the roles you hold, the people who need you, the expectations you carry, and the constant noise of everyday life, there is a quieter part of you that is still there. […]

Restoring to Ease: Restful Experiences to Find Well-Being offers a nurturing weekend designed to guide you back to your natural state of calm, clarity, and inner balance. We all know- life is BUSY! This is the antidote that your mind, body, and heart have been asking for. Through the gentle, supportive practice of Restorative Yoga, […]