Magical Mountain Retreat: A Self-Care Weekend for Women in Transition
October 24-27, 2024
A 3 day transformational retreat for women rebuilding their lives after a big life change
Ready to Catch Your Breath?
Then you’re in the right place.
If you are craving a pause, come join us.
Finding balance when life is topsy-turvy can overwhelming.
Stepping away from your everyday life into the magical space of retreat is often exactly what you need for rest & rejuvenation of your mind, body and spirit.
The Magical Mountain Retreat offers a unique blend of spiritual connection, community building, and practical self-care strategies, all set against the backdrop of the breathtaking Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. Where better to take deep nourishing breaths than in fresh mountain air?!
Why retreat now? Perhaps you’ve been…
- Navigating life after a huge transition
- Feeling overwhelmed by all your responsibilities
- Experiencing foggy brain or extreme fatigue
- Watching too much Netflix, eating too much chocolate, or drinking too much wine
- Wide awake at 3 am due to worry, anxiety or depression
- Juggling a million things and dropping balls constantly
- Getting by but not really living life the way you want to
And you’re ready to …
- Learn new tools to shore up your self-care foundation so you feel stronger, clearer and more confident (we’ll dust off your self-care tool box and add to it with some simple exercises to support your peace and well-being)
- Immerse yourself in community with open-hearted women who will witness you exactly as you are (no need to show up as anything other than your authentic self!)
- Deepen your spiritual connections and develop practices that nurture your soul (We’ll spend plenty of time with Mother Nature, the Great Rebalancer, who has much to teach us!)
- Experience a magical long weekend in one of the most beautiful spots on the East Coast where you get to focus only on yourself and what feeds you
If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place and you are invited to experience the Magical Mountain Retreat which will provide you with the REST, RENEWAL & REJUVENATION that you deserve!
Imagine stepping into a space where…
In just three days, you’ll move from feeling overwhelmed and disconnected to feeling rejuvenated, purposeful, and deeply connected with a community of like-minded women. It’s not just a retreat; it’s a rebirth.
*Bonus 30 min coaching call with Elizabeth
*Easy automatic payments through PayPal
Register by August 1st and save $200!
Who is it for?
- Women standing on a Threshold. Life as you know it will never be the same. As you look backwards, you’re ready to let go and find completion (of a relationship, a job, a stage of life, a way of life…) But change is scary and you’re not completely clear what the next chapter looks like. You crave time to yourself so you can think and create your next best steps.
- Women navigating a Big.Life.Change…. including but not limited to marriage, divorce, death, career change, retirement, empty nester, menopause, health challenges, caregiving responsibilities (for elders or children or both!). All of these transitions are exhausting and require more energy than “regular” life. Space for rest is calling.
- Women ready to Catch Their Breath. When life zips by at warp speed, often it’s necessary to press the reset button by stepping out of ordinary time for a few days to renew and rejuvenate. Spending time in Mother Nature is an important ingredient for healing.
- Women seeking Solid Ground. When life feels topsy-turvy, it’s important to know how to regain your balance. Learning smart self-care tools while being in community with other women to witness your walk and cheer you on is the very best medicine.
- Women seeking Community. Whether you’re feeling a bit introverted or isolated lately or whether you have a solid support system but love connecting with like-minded women, retreat with other women who take time for themselves is a great place to go deep and have rich conversations about the things that matter to you.
I’m Elizabeth Barbour, your retreat leader. I’ve been called a life sherpa, sacred space holder, wise woman, gifted intuitive and a cheerleader, champion & confidante.
But my favorite role is serving as a catalyst for community. Together on retreat, with me as your trusted facilitator and you as engaged collaborators – we will create a circle of women who uplift, empower and witness one another.
The first retreat I remember going on was in high school – a spiritual retreat with a local youth group. I felt loved, seen, supported and celebrated. I remember music, candlelight, hugging and tears. It felt like magic!
I knew I wanted to create this in my life. I attended retreats in college at William & Mary and started leading my own retreats in graduate school at the University of Delaware. The experience of community was empowering!
Throughout my 24 years as an entrepreneur (coach, author, speaker, shamanic practitioner), I’ve led dozens of women’s retreats. Self-care retreats, spiritual retreats, business visioning retreats, marketing retreats, rest & renewal retreats. Each gathering of women is extraordinary.
Time and time again, the women who come on retreat with me say they feel seen, heard, valued and understood. They feel safe to reveal their innermost fears as well as embrace their biggest dreams!
Magic happens daily.
Women value the community that is formed in the liminal space of betwixt-and-between that retreat provides and the container that we co-create together that allows the magic to flow! Together, we’ll help you find the rest and rejuvenation you crave so you can gain clarity on the next steps as you embrace what’s next in your life.
In my work with clients over the last 24+ years, I have learned that retreat participants who get the most out of retreat share 3 things in common:
- They show up authentically. They trust this is a safe space to be unabashedly, authentically themselves. They relax by saying yes to what feels good and no to what doesn’t. They know it’s OK to cry (or be angry or be exhausted or whatever they need to be!) and that they will be witnessed with love and compassion.
- They lean into the support of the circle. It’s amazing how quickly connections form on retreat – sometimes within the first few minutes of arrival. Again, magic happens daily! Intimate bonds are forged and women find themselves mirrored, celebrated and supported by others. I’ve had people who met on my retreats and have stayed friends a decade or more later.
- They trust me as facilitator and space holder. Not everyone who comes on retreat knows me personally, but they understand that this is work I was born to do. Bringing women together in community is some of my life’s greatest work.
Here’s what happy participants have said:
I can say WHOLEHEARTEDLY that the experience was life changing!
I can say WHOLEHEARTEDLY that the experience was life changing! The time spent away from the day-to-day rush and routine along with the wonderful support and perspective changing opportunities provided gave me a whole new reset point for honoring and practicing rest and “Sabbath” in my life.
It was a weekend I will never forget.
This retreat came at the perfect time for me. Getting away helped me gain perspective on several aspects of my life personally and professionally. Coming together with an intimate group of women, listening and sharing our stories of what makes us who we are, really resonated with me. We are so different yet we all connected on such a deep level. It was a weekend I will never forget.
Missouri City, Texas
Thanks for creating this circle of women, Elizabeth!
I was surprised by the pure bliss that I experienced on this weekend retreat. I do not recall a time in my life that I’ve felt such peace and also had the opportunity to wallow in it. That peace fills my body, thoughts and breaths! My gem is the deep connections with my retreat partners. I have a sense of warmth and close connection with these wonderful women. Thanks for creating this circle of women, Elizabeth!
Missouri City, Texas
Elizabeth excels at creating a safe space
Elizabeth sends a message of peace to her retreat participants. She excels at creating a safe space, encouraging relaxation, and is committed to each woman having her own retreat experience.
Tallahassee, Florida
The Magical Mountain Retreat offers all of this and more. I’d love to welcome you into the circle.
Here are the details:
The Magical Mountain Retreat includes
- 3 nights lodging in a spectacular log cabin with views of the fall foliage just outside of Black Mountain, NC (shared bedrooms and bathrooms – all included)
- Delicious and nutritious meals to nourish your body (2 dinners, 2 lunches, 3 breakfasts included – dinner out one night on your own)
- Two virtual group coaching sessions to get you in the mindset for what you want to get out of the retreat (a few weeks before) and help you integrate what you experienced (a few weeks after)
- Open and closing rituals to establish presence, safety and trust
- Guided activities to support your rest and renewal including yoga, journaling, nature hikes, and more
October 24-27, 2024 near Asheville, North Carolina
- Arrive Thursday at 5 pm. Opening Circle and Dinner at 7 pm
- Depart Sunday at 10 am. Closing Circle and Breakfast at 8 am.
Are you ready to transform your life in a weekend? Spaces are limited, and the magic awaits. Secure your spot now and step into the next chapter of your life with clarity, confidence, and a renewed spirit.
I’m ready to go on retreat!
Regular price is $1400 but register by August 1st and Save $200!
This is an investment in yourself that will pay dividends in all areas of your life.
*Bonus 30 min coaching call with Elizabeth
*Easy automatic payments through PayPal
Have a question? Please check the FAQs below.
You can fly into Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), Greensboro/Spartanburg (GSP) or Charlotte (CLT). The retreat house is located in Black Mountain, about 30 minutes east of Asheville.
Yes! We are happy to work with you and find out your special dietary needs and convey that to our retreat chef. We encourage all participants to bring snacks of their own choosing to supplement main meals. When you’re on retreat, you want a happy tummy! (side note: Elizabeth eats a gluten-free diet so she is especially conscious of helping retreat participants feel happy and full.)
Most rooms are shared, but everyone will have their own bed. Bathrooms are shared. It’s a luxurious log cabin home and is elegantly appointed. You’ll have plenty of space to rest. (side note: If you are traveling with a friend and you’re willing to share a King bed together, contact me and I’d be happy to offer a discount!)
Other questions? Please Email me elizabeth@elizabethbarbour.com