Mindful Life Retreat **Relationship Edition**

With Amanda McCall, LPC

April 5 - 7, 2024

Date and Time Details: Check-in begins at 3 p.m. on Friday, and check-out is at 1 p.m. on Sunday.

Location: Elohee Center- Forest Studio

Address: 251 Elohee DriveSautee Nacoochee, Georgia 30571

What to Expect: To help deepen your retreat experience, Elohee does not provide televisions or internet access (unless you bring your own hotspot). Cell phone service is excellent for AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint. Your car will be left in a secured parking lot, and you will be shuttled up to your room upon arrival and shuttled back down to your car at departure. Shuttle service to your car is available at any time. All facilities at the top of the mountain are within a 5 minute walk of each other, with some gravel roads. 2 cottage rooms are ADA compliant, and all cottage rooms are on ground level.

  • 1-Small Private Room/Shared Bath – $832.00
  • 1-Double Occupancy/1 King Bed/Private Bath (Price is per person, must register separately) – $832.00
  • 1-Double Occupancy/2 Twin Beds/Private Bath (Price is per person, must register separately) – $832.00
  • 1-Small Private Room/Private Bath – $931.60

Price includes the course fee, room, meals, and grounds fee but does not include taxes. Full price is shown upon selection of room type prior to registering. A 40% deposit is due at the time of registration with full payment due 2 weeks prior to the retreat start date. If you are interested in tent camping, please email us at info@elohee.org for more information. Registration closes 5 days prior to the retreat start date.

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From the beginner to those experienced in mindfulness, all will walk away rejuvenated and imbued with the powerful knowledge of how to use mindfulness meditation and related skills to be more calm, focused, and joyful at work and at play.

This special edition retreat features sessions on how to use mindfulness to be more present with loved ones as well as how to overcome issues or blocks you may experience in these relationships.  Relatable, everyday examples will be used to illustrate how issues or problems in relationships can be used as opportunities to grow both personally as well as together.  As always, enriching discussions will follow to help deepen your understanding and enjoyment of the retreat!

Surrounded by nature and the profound serenity that Elohee provides, you will have ample opportunity to process your transformation. With sessions specifically focused on how to apply these practical skills in daily life, you will feel confident in your ability to begin using your new skills to reduce stress, improve your relationships, and simply be at your best!

 

Included in the retreat:
• Multiple learning sessions each day with Amanda, including guided relaxation and visualization exercises.
• Plenty of free time to soak up the relaxing and transformative qualities of Elohee’s grounds and facilities.
• Enriching discussions on how to apply mindfulness and related skills in real life.
• Optional Massage/ Spa services *not included in program fee*.
• Optional yoga classes on Friday and Sunday.
• Healthy, chef-prepared meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, accommodating a variety of diets including vegetarian, vegan, omnivore, and pescatarian. Gluten free options are available as well.
• Guided nature walk through Elohee’s diverse ecosystems featuring a 100ft mountainside waterfall.
• Lodging in Elohee’s beautiful and serene cottages.

This retreat will be especially helpful to you if you….
-Are smart and capable, but sometimes your mind “gets in the way”.
-Are often stressed out.
-Find that your mind is rarely in the present moment.
-Have difficulty focusing on tasks at times.
-Have difficulty falling asleep at night.
-Are not finding the enjoyment you used to experience with friends and loved ones.
-Are interested in how to use mindfulness to improve your relationships.

The outcomes you can expect from this retreat are….
-Rejuvenation of mind, body, and spirit.
-A significantly more relaxed nervous system.
-Improved ability to fall asleep at night.
-A foundational understanding of mindfulness as well as a working plan for integrating the practices into daily life.
-Confidence in your ability to cope with life’s challenges with more ease.
-Newfound connections with other like-minded individuals.
-The option to receive further guidance and support from Amanda after the retreat via group or one-on-one coaching sessions. *Not included in program fee.*

Schedule
***Each activity is completely optional. All participants should feel free to make their retreat experience what they would like***

Friday

  • 3:00-4:00pm- Check in with Elohee staff
  • 5:00-6:00- Welcome/ Intro to Awareness (Location- Forest Studio)
  • 6:00-7:00- Dinner
  • 7:00-8:00pm- Mindfulness for Relaxation- including techniques for better sleep

Saturday

  • 8:00-9:00am- Breakfast
  • 9:00-9:30- Breathing and Meditation for Improved Focus
  • 9:30-10:30-  The Power of Now. Mindfulness Strategies for Shifting Patterns/ Habits
  • 10:45-12:00- Restorative Yoga with Charlene Hammerson Peeples
  • 12:00-1:00- Lunch
  • 1:00- 3:00 Break Time for optional massage and spa appointments, naps, etc
  • 3:00-5:00-  Mindful Relationships.  Real life examples and Discussion. **includes 15-minute break**.
  • 5:00-6:00- Guided Nature Walk
  • 6:00-7:00- Dinner
  • 7:00-8:00- Bonfire- Community and Discussion Time.

Sunday

  • 8:00-9:00- Breakfast
  • 9:00- 9:45- Putting it all together and moving forward with success
  • 10:00- 10:30- Morning meditation practice
  • 11:00- 12:00- Hatha Yoga with Charlene Hammerson Peeples
  • 12:00-1:00- Lunch and Goodbyes

Here is what retreat participants are saying:

“I was so relaxed.  All your teachings really resonated with me- Mindfulness and self-compassion. I liked how interactive the sessions were too.” -Candace, Alpharetta, GA

“Amanda- It was a wonderful experience.  Loved how personable and knowledgeable and energetic you are!  It was a pleasure!!” -Lisa A.

“I had no idea what to expect and had never been to a retreat before.  It was an exceptional experience.  I did not engage with my phone the entire time and did not feel anxious about it.  When the weekend was over, my overwhelming feeling was I had allowed myself to calm my overstimulated nervous system for 2 days straight and that was incredibly beneficial.  The schedule helped me to feel like I was still accomplishing things and it helped me with my anxiety but I still didn’t feel restricted by it.  You could not have chosen a better place to hold the retreat.  It was a gift to be there alone.  You did a wonderful job at making me feel comfortable and safe with me and I thank you for the goody bag!  It was very wonderful, and this will not be my last retreat for sure, or my last time at Elohee.  Thank you for an amazing weekend.”   -Keri, Acworth, Georgia

“Well planned/organized, giving options/choices of what works best for each individual.” 

“The food was AMAZING!  So healthy and delicious!” -Anonymous

“Thank you for your energy, enthusiasm, and gifts of wisdom.”

“I have been to Elohee many times, and this retreat was so exactly what I needed!  I would like to attend your next one.” -Amy, Atlanta, GA

“Wonderful experience at Amanda’s mindful life retreat at Elohee Center! It truly was a chance to unplug, enjoy nature, and learn some valuable mindfulness techniques to incorporate into my life. It is so grounding to see many others struggling with similar worries and issues in their everyday lives. This retreat gave me a chance to remember I am not alone in any of this! And reminded me how powerful gratitude and kindness can be. I loved being able to share this experience with my mom and also meet so many other wonderful people, including Amanda!” Delanie L., Georgia

“This weekend was amazing- this is the first retreat I have done, but it will not be the last”.  You are engaging and informed on the topics and provide an interactive experience, allowing participants time to ask questions and respond to you and each other.” -Colleen, South Carolina

For more information, contact Amanda McCall at amanda@amanda-mccall.com

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About the Leader

Amanda McCall, LPC

Hi, I'm Amanda, and I'm a licensed psychotherapist and owner of a private practice in Athens, Georgia.  I specialize in stress, anxiety, and relationships.  I've been teaching mindfulness techniques for over 20 years, and I enjoy incorporating these skills, along with the latest innovations in psychotherapy, to help others be more present, aware, and relaxed […]

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