Rest & Relaxation Weekend ~ A Forest Invitation

With Eve Cook, Karen Lucas RYT and Stacy Mathews

May 1 - 3, 2026

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

Location: Bald Mountain Center

Address 251 Elohee Dr, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571, USA

What to Expect: To help you fully unwind and deepen your retreat experience, Elohee does not provide televisions or internet access (unless you bring your own hotspot). Reliable cell service is available for AT&T, Verizon, and T-mobile. Upon arrival, you’ll leave your car in a secured parking lot and be shuttled to your room. Shuttle service is also available at any time during your stay and for your departure. All facilities at the top of the mountain are within a five-minute walk of each other, along gently sloped gravel paths. Two cottage rooms are ADA-compliant, and all cottage rooms are located on the ground level.

  • Small Private Room/Shared Bath – $662.00
  • Single Occupancy/1 King Bed/Private Bath – $864.00
  • Double Occupancy/2 Twin Beds/Private Bath (Price is per person, must register separately) – $662.00
  • Double Occupancy/1 King Bed/Private Bath (Price is per person, must register separately) – $662.00

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 3 days prior to the retreat start date.

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Rest & Relaxation Weekend ~ Forest Therapy

This spring, we’re excited to offer a one-of-a-kind Forest Therapy Rest & Relaxation Weekend at Elohee.

Forest Therapy, also known as shinrin yoku or “forest bathing,” is a guided practice of slowing down, exploring the five senses, and reconnecting with nature. Participants are invited to walk mindfully among the trees, breathe deeply, and open themselves to the healing presence of the forest. This practice reduces stress, restores balance, and fosters spiritual awakening through gentle immersion in the natural world.
As part of the experience, students will participate in discussions and have the opportunity to create a nature mandala using leaves, flowers, and other gifts of the forest, expressing creativity and inner reflection. The session concludes with a tea ceremony, bringing all five senses together honoring gratitude and mindfulness.
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Schedule (tentative subject to change)

Friday

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Guest Check-In
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Restorative Yoga – Mandala Hall
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Dinner – Dining Hall
Evening (15-30 min before sunset) Welcome, Orientation, & Bonfire – Fire Ring (Mandala Hall if raining)

Saturday

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast – Dining Hall
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Forest Therapy ~ Led by Stacy Mathews
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch – Dining Hall
1:00 PM – 4:45 PM Free time
4:45 PM – 6:00 PM Hatha Yoga followed by short meditation – Mandala Hall 
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Dinner – Dining Hall
Evening – Bonfire & S’mores

Sunday

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast – Dining Hall
9:45 AM – 11:00 AM Hatha Yoga followed by short meditation – Mandala Hall
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Closing Circle – Mandala Hall
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch – Dining Hall
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Check Out

~ Yoga Classes are for all levels

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About the Leaders

Eve Cook

Eve Cook is the Executive Director and co-founder of Elohee.  While professionally trained in Biomedical Science, she has found peace and healing from nature and has shifted professions because of it.  Having a place like Elohee has always been a dream of hers--to create a container where people can come and retreat and find community in […]

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Karen Lucas RYT

Karen Lucas comes to us with 30 years of yoga practice and 23 years of experience as a yoga instructor. She teaches a variety of styles including vinasa flow, yin, restorative, thai yoga, and meditation. Karen has studied with master teachers around the globe bringing it all together into an eclectic, heart-centered style. She brings […]

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Stacy Mathews

Stacy’s yoga and meditation journey started in 2018 as a way to connect and stay active. She soon discovered the profound impact on mental and spiritual well-being. Through these practices and therapy, she addressed anxiety, trauma, depression, and self-worth, aiming to inspire others to do the same. Certified as an RYT-200 by Yoga Alliance in […]

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