The Beautiful Blue Ridge Smoky Mountains Are Calling You!
Your body knows when it's time for a reset.
You've thought about taking a break,
Looked into a retreat,
Dreamed about a
long weekend getaway.
You want to attend an experience that will feed your energy, not take from it.
To gather with like-minded explorers who are also ready to rest and renew.
And your tired body and busy mind are asking for the chance to rejuvenate and replenish in a restorative place where you feel fully held.
Welcome to Your Explore & Restore Retreat
Tucked in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains of Appalachia in Western North Carolina, this retreat surrounds you with ancient forests, crisp mountain air, Smoky peaks, and rolling ridges- offering your mind and body a deep exhale as you slow down, unplug, and settle into a calm, renewed state.
This is your invitation to:
‣Release what's been blocking your vital life force
‣ Restore your energy and bring your mind, body, and spirit back into harmony
‣ Renew your outlook on life and feel inspired to create again
During our time together in this serene mountain landscape, we will:
‣Explore the mountains' terrain, breathe in crisp mountain air, and immerse ourselves in the healing sounds of nature
‣ Dive into eastern and western ancient and modern wellness & healing practices
‣ Connect with like-minded explorers and experience the power of uplifting community
‣ Leave feeling lighter in your body, clearer in your mind, and harmonized in your Spirit
The Incredible Sanctuary
The Art of Living Center is nestled in the majestic Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains in Boone, North Carolina in the heart of the Appalachia Mountains.
Surrounded by the forest this majestic campus offers:
• Breathtaking views
• Nourishing meals
• Restorative trail walks
• Peaceful locations for quietude and reflection
• A like-minded community
• An award winning Ayurvedic spa
+so much more
This peaceful retreat center was designed for "Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Soul." Here being immersed in nature is part of your experience.
And it's Gina's go-to happy place whenever she needs some inspiration and transformation!
Why Boone?
Boone is in the beautiful high country of northwestern North Carolina, named after early pioneer and explorer, Daniel Boone.
We will be spend time being adventurist in nature and restore through ancient and modern practices for ultimate wellness as we transform together on this extraordinary journey.
Meet Your Wellness Immersion Guides:
Gina Goodrich
Owner of Fusion Yoga Wellness, Certified Yoga Teacher,
Reiki Master, RN, and Dinacharya Teacher
Gina brings many years of teaching and guided experiences in and out of her Fusion Yoga & Wellness sanctuary in SW Florida to cultivate and empower us for physical, emotional, and energetic wellbeing through integrative health oriented holistic practices.
Cheryl Bailey
Owner of Grit & Grace Meditation, Certified in all areas Life Coach, Trauma Informed Breathwork Practitioner, Yoga Teacher, Sound Practitioner, and Meditation Mindfulness Teacher
Cheryl offers years of popular international retreat and immersion experiences in sound healing journeys, powerful breathwork, and mindfulness practices that helps you reconnect with your inner calm and clarity. Her home base is Sedona, Arizona.
Together, this powerful team is excited and dedicated to create a safe, welcoming sanctuary in the mountains where healing, transformation and authentic community connection will transpire.
What You'll Experience
Over the course of your retreat you will indulge in daily wellness-oriented experiences and meals designed to support release, healing, and rejuvenation while gathering with like-minded friends as a community filled with love for self and others.
You will return home gaining a wealth of information to continue your journey beyond these majestic mountains of North Carolina.
Yoga
60-90 minute morning and afternoon sessions available with Gina.
Designed for all levels.
Together we will:
• Enhance flexibility
• Build strength and balance
• Clear the mind and cultivate peace
• Release tension
• Reconnect with the body, mind, and spirit
Each yoga practice includes breath guidance, alignment support, and modifications to restore and empower you as you desire.
Breathwork
Cheryl will guide you through deliberate breath practices to maximize our body and mind's state of potential.
During the practice you will release:
• Stored stress
• Extra emotional weight you may be carrying and toxins
After the practice:
• Reach higher levels of energy within
• Replenish the nervous system
• Experience more clarity
Powerfully Enlightening!
Sound Healing
& Reiki Circle
Surrender to soothing vibrations and sounds with Cheryl's masterful gifts as we prepare to open ourselves with intention to receive Gina's invitation to receive Reiki vital life force energy to shift our cells into a state of pure bliss.
• Alchemy Crystal Bowls
• Chimes and Native Drum Beats
• Divine voice and serenity guidance
• Divine voice and serenity guidance
• Tones and energy to clear obstacles, replenish depleted energy, and harmonize the whole, new being to a state of calm
Experience beautiful, serene sounds, and divine flow of Reiki energy in our circle to shift the mind and body into a state of balance, calm, and renewal at a cellular level!
Cacao Ceremony
Cheryl will lead our heart-centered ancient ritual.
- Be guided to connection, reflection, and unity in circle with ceremonial grade cacao
- Surrender to a heart-warming opening and spiritual connection for ourself, and others.
- Gain mental clarity and health benefits of this powerful anti-oxidant food of the ancients
FIRE & KIRTAN CEREMONY
Gather around the warmth and light of the fire as our ancestors did beneath the stars in the forest. We tune in as we gaze, listen with the option to join in to sing and chant to the music setting intentions with our ceremony leader.
(weather permitting)
LUMINESCENT ENERGY BODY WORKSHOP
Gina will guide you in learning how to clear and revitalize your life force energies.
• Discover the bio-electrical energy fields that enable your body and mind to function and thrive at their highest level in unity
Our bodies are always working to keep us alive and healthy.
AYURVEDA WORKSHOP
The Ancient Science of Life.
Discover the foundations of Ayurveda principles:
• Three Doshas we are born with that determine our general nature
• Your personal Dosha type and their elements
• Practical lifestyle tips and tools to create physical and mental harmony utilizing Ayurvedic methods
You will understand why your personality, tendencies, and physical traits make you so unique!
NATURE WALKS & MOUNTAIN EXPLORATION
Unplug from day-to-day life and tune into the healing elements of nature.
During our retreat you may opt to join Gina or go solo to:
• Explore the local landscape and design of our sanctuary
• Awaken your senses through the sounds of nature and the crisp, fresh mountain air on your face
• Take peaceful yet empowering walks in nature on the paths and trails on site
(Off-site and more challenging elevations optional, weather permitting)
Deepen in your retreat experience by spending time in nature!
Fourth of July Freedom Celebration!
Honor the freedom intentions and what our 250 years of independence means in America since 1776 by our founders.
Together we will set and elevate our intentions with this mantra for everyone!
• Lokah Samastha Sukino Bhvantu
• May all beings be happy and free
Followed with a guided chant of this global mantra in sanskrit that deepens our intention.
For anyone wishing to observe this annual tradition, we will honor the freedom through connection and shared intention for collective happiness and liberation.
SHANKARA AYURVEDA WELLNESS SPA OPTIONAL SERVICES ON-SITE
Recognized by Condé Nast as a Top 20 Destination Ayurvedic Spa in the U.S.
• Massage Therapy Treatments
• Facials
• Ayurvedic Health Consultations
• Body Wraps
• Float Therapy
• Craniosacral Therapy
And so much more!
**Booked separately. We recommend reserving at least 4-weeks in advance of arrival.
Contact Art of Living directly for more information and to reserve before or after our sessions:
https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/wellness-spa/treatments/
Fusion Yoga & Wellness is highly praised for its welcoming atmosphere, knowledgeable instructors, and a variety of classes that cater to all levels. Many reviews highlight the positive community vibe and the effectiveness of the yoga sessions in promoting both physical and emotional well-being:
"Gina is wonderful! Her fundamentals class is everything you could want. She explains each move, directs with options for all levels of experience and has such a calm, accepting aura about her. I always feel uplifted after every class." ~Loretta W.
"Perfect Place to quiet your world, stretch and calm your mind. Owner, Gina Goodrich, prides herself and her Fusion Lightkeepers to work with each student to create a session that reflects the perfect fusion between body and soul. Her motto is Breathe-Move-Connect." ~ Trip Advisor, Wanderer
"The best reiki session ever. I didn't even realize I was pain free until the next day Gina is amazing and the entire staff is fabulous. I love all the yoga classes and what is available throughout month for classes. I always feel rejuvenated when I spend time here."
~ Claire B.
"Whatever your yoga needs are, fusion will accommodate. they offer a range of classes from fusion flow (vinyasa), to fundamentals (hatha) and beginners (gentle), to relaxing (restorative, yoga nidra) to workshops allowing you to explore more deeply some methods of healing (reiki, ayurveda, crystal bowl sound healing, psoas release and more)! I’ve been lucky to participate in most of these events and all are 5-star. No matter what you choose or need at this time, you will walk out of Fusion Yoga & Wellness feeling better than when you walked in!" ~ J.L.
Cheryl is incredible! Her sound bath healing is so good for our bodies and souls! I had her do a private gathering and we all loved it. It was a special birthday gift to myself! ~ Olga
I’ve attended Cheryl’s sound bath twice, and both times were absolutely beautiful experiences. From the moment you arrive, her calm, welcoming energy instantly makes you feel comfortable and at ease. You can tell she truly cares about the people she works with and about the healing power of what she does. Cheryl has a genuine, open heart and a deep dedication to helping others. Her sessions are grounding, peaceful, and full of intention. I always leave feeling lighter, clearer, and deeply cared for. Highly recommend her sound baths to anyone seeking true relaxation and energetic alignment. ~ Gen
You know when you meet a human and they are so multi-talented it sort of catches you off guard? That is my experience with Cheryl. I know her as a business owner of several thriving wellness-focused businesses, but I recently attended her Sound Healing and guided breath work and was absolutely floored by her power. Cheryl offers an extremely safe container for you to let go and allow your inner wisdom to take over. It was truly a blessing for me to experience her gentle approach to breathwork and I found myself really able to reach a new level of awareness with her guidance. I LOVE Cheryl and I look forward to ongoing opportunities to experience her magic. ~ Jessica
✓
What's Included:
- All Fusion Workshops & Events
- Immersion Opening and Closing Ceremonies
- Yoga Classes
- Breathwork Practice
- Sound Healing & Reiki Circle
- Cacao Ceremony
- Fire & Kirtan Ceremony (weather permitting)
- Luminescent Energy Body Workshop
- Ayurvedic & The Doshas Workshop
- Nature and Meditation Walks on the Retreat Center Trails
- Community! Connect with like-minded friends
✘
What's Not Included:
- Lodging & Meals.
Accommodations are separate through Art of Living (see link). Private rooms or shared available. Meals included with 3 delicious, Ayurvedic style vegetarian meals daily. - Transportation to/from The Retreat Center.
Fly into the nearest airport (Asheville, NC or Charlotte, NC, both approximately 2 hours from the resort) Rent a car or hop on the shuttle. - Round-trip Airfare.
Optional:
• Off-site Activities: meals, excursions and transportation
• Spa Services
• Medical or Travel Insurance
This Retreat is Perfect For Those Seeking an Immersion For...
• Ultimate Wellness for all ages and experience levels
• Nature, sunshine, and fresh mountain air
• Refreshing reset and renewal for mind, body, and Spirit
• Healing and healthy energy medicine options
• Inspiration and whole body transformation
• Solo travel to explore and restore vital energy
• Long weekend getaway for family members, mothers and daughters, or friends
• Couples desiring to create a shared meaningful, restorative experience together
Whether you're new to yoga and/or retreats or have many years of attendance, you will find practices that meet you at your exact experience level.
Retreat Details:
DATES: Thursday, July 2nd through Sunday, July 5th, 2026
Opening Ceremony:
Begins at 7pm Thursday, July 2nd, 2026
*Please arrive prior to the opening ceremony.
Closing Ceremony:
Morning yoga practice then ceremony after on
Sunday, July 5th, 2026 concluding at 11AM EST.
Lunch available before departing.
Location:
Art of Living Retreat Center in the Blue Ridge Mountains
639 Whispering Hills Rd, Boone, North Carolina 28607
Lodging & Transportation
Lodging is to be booked separately through the Art of Living Retreat Center.
BOOK HERE: https://artoflivingretreatcenter.secure.retreat.guru/program/fusions-explore-restore/?form=1&lang=en
Choose from:
• A private hotel-style room
• Shared hotel-style room
• Private room
• Shared retreat room
*Please note: Lodging is located on the first, second, and third floors of the retreat center and accessed by staircase. You are welcome to request a preferred floor or view when reserving your room.
All lodging packages include three healthy and nourishing Ayurvedic meals prepared daily.
Local Airports to Fly into:
• Asheville, NC
Approx. 2 hours from Art of Living Retreat Center. Car rentals available at airport.
• Charlotte, NC
Approx. 2 hours from Art of Living Retreat Center. Shuttles available or rent a car.
RETREAT INVESTMENT
Recommended
Early Registration
$495
Standard Registration
$545
Refund Policy:
Partially Refundable (50%) until April 15th, 2026.
Non-refundable after April 16th, 2026.
*Art of Living Lodging Registration (booked separately) has separate refund guidelines.
We recommend travel insurance for peace of mind.
Together we will create a ripple effect, one that extends beyond the retreat into everyday life.
It's time to:
• Release stress and enhance mental clarity
• Replenish your energy levels and inner vitality
• Gain a fresh perspective and inspiration
• Meet new like-minded friends
• Receive practical wellness-based tools to integrate into your everyday life
The Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Appalachia Are Calling You!
Join us for an amazing extended weekend of exploration, healing, and renewal.
Return home with a newfound sense of clarity in your mind, body, and Spirit.
ONLY 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE!
Secure yours EARLY today
Additional Questions or Need Support?
Contact Gina Goodrich at 239-498-8800 direct or email gina@fusionyogawellness.com