Tickets: $ 333 -777

Limit 8-10 participants

Overview :

Nestled on 40-peaceful acres in the Appalachian Mountains, this immersive retreat centers on the art of slowing down. Intentionally tech-free, primitive and reverent of natural rhythms- this retreat focusing on the art of rest and the wellspring of rejuvenation and refreshment that comes from truly slowing down and reconnecting with yourself, your community and your natural surroundings. 

Through eco-therapy, ancestral remembrance, organic meals, somatic release, and community building, participants are deeply nourished and cared for. This 3-day, 2-night retreat offers space to think, feel, breathe, and dream—a place to simply be, not do.

🌿 Retreat Itinerary
(All activities are optional. Rest is always welcome.)

Day 1 — Arrival, Grounding & Belonging

Theme: Landing in the Body & the Land

• Afternoon arrivals, camp settling, and gentle land orientation

• Opening circle: arriving together, naming intentions, and grounding into the present moment

• Guided somatic movement to release travel tension and support nervous-system settling

• Shared farm-to-table dinner

• Evening bonfire: storytelling, reflection, and quiet listening under the stars

• Optional journaling prompt focused on arrival, transition, and rest

Day 2 — Deep Rest, Remembrance & Renewal

Theme: Remembering Through the Body & the Earth

• Slow morning with tea, silence, and solo journaling

• Guided somatic movement and embodied awareness practice

• Wilderness therapy hike: attuned walking, sensory awareness, and relational presence with the land

• Wildflower and plant identification walk, focusing on native species, seasonal cycles, and traditional uses

• Nourishing communal lunch and extended rest time (napping, creek sitting, or solitude)

• Ancestral remembering ritual: honoring lineage, land, and those who came before us

• Evening bonfire and community sharing

• Optional reflective journaling on memory, belonging, and inner wisdom

Day 3 — Integration, Gratitude & Return

Theme: Carrying Rest Home

• Gentle morning movement and breathwork

• Wilderness therapy reflection walk: integration, meaning-making, and intention setting

• Closing circle: gratitude, shared insights, and naming what we are taking forward

• Farewell brunch and unhurried departures
  
  
  
  

🌸 Core Practices Throughout the Weekend

• Wilderness therapy & eco-therapy

• Somatic movement and embodied regulation

• Guided and self-led journaling

• Ancestral remembrance & ritual

• Hiking, creek time, and land-based reflection

• Bonfires and community connection

• Spacious time for rest, silence, and integration

Pricing :

Tier 1 $333 - Helping Hands Ticket:  Includes drinks,  meals, programming and camping spots as well as airport pick up and drop off if necessary. Must bring your own camping equipment and it is requested that you “lend a helping hand” approximately 3 hours a day.  Parking pass sold separately. 

Tier 2 $555- R&R Ticket- Includes drinks, meals, creekside camping spot with tent, cot, lantern, table, camp chair and sleeping pad provided, programming and airport shuttle included. Parking for 1 car.

Tier 3 $777-  VIP Ticket :Includes all of the above as well as VIP Swag Bag of local mountain goodies, a bodywork session and premium parking/camping sites as well as a follow-up integration session. Additionally, funds from this ticket will help support our scholarship fund to allow other participants accessibility to attend. 

✈️ Egypt Restitution Retreat 2026

October 6-15, 2026

Presented by The Cicada Institute

In partnership with Rooted Horizons Empowerment Network

Interested but have questions? Email us at thecicadainstitute@gmail.com.

🌍 Overview

Join us for a 10-day journey through Egypt’s sacred landscapes—from the Great Pyramids to the Nile River and Luxor’s ancient temples.

This immersive retreat blends cultural exploration, ancestral remembrance, and deep rest. Participants will experience Egypt through guided private tours, river cruises, and mindful travel designed for rejuvenation and reconnection.

💛 Ready to Join?

This retreat offers a rare opportunity to combine rest, remembrance, and renewal along the sacred Nile.

Reserve your space early to secure 2025 pricing and guarantee availability.