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Yule: a mid-winter, Pagan festival that celebrates the winter solstice.

For our ancestors, Yule was a time of rest and celebration. A time to turn to nature, feast in gratitude, reflect on the year past and bask in the possibility of the year to come.

But in present day, the holidays can feel like a speeding bullet train; a festival of consumerism and comparison, separating us from the true joy and sacredness of the season.

This holiday, let’s create new traditions: rooted in friendship, relaxation, savoring and self love.

Come join us, and savor the Solstice of 2023 at the Yule Retreat.

Scenes from the 2022 Yule Retreat

Sumptuous Daily Embodiment Sessions with your host, Mary Lofgren

Each day you'll frolic in fun through art, nature, dance and reimagined traditions. After a slow breakfast you'll saunter into the gorgeously decorated Yule Room - a large sunlit space with floor to ceiling windows. Each day begins with a 90-minute Qoya class centered around themes relating to the season. In addition, you'll experience reverent rituals, muscle melting self massage, candlelight evening stretching, and handmade treasures. Mary will be leading you through a carefully curated sequence of experiences to bathe your body in connection, rest, beauty and pleasure.

The retreat takes place at a gorgeously decorated home in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina. It is a private, secluded property with charming grounds, horses and animals a short walk away, a pond with a porch swing, an outdoor fire pit and indoor fireplaces, trails for walking, and more.

A Gorgeous Home with all Private Rooms, & Beautiful Grounds

Daily Crafts

Oh ,The Crafts

Let's get our CRAFT ON! There will be a huge table decked out with stickers, collage items, magazines and all sorts of supplies (last year we could not tear participants away, even at 1am), as well as a ceremonial craft circle each day to create sacred, heartfelt, handmade treasures for yourself and your loved ones.

Nourishing, Delicious Locally Prepared Meals

The entire event is catered from a local chef who specializes in delicious, healthy, nourishing, retreat fare. There will of course be the option for cookie making and hot cocoa, as well as other dazzling delights for those who wish.

Optional Add-On Adventures

Horseback riding, sumptuous massages, a shopping adventure in charming downtown Asheville, and more are all options to add to and enhance your retreat experience if you wish.

The Evergreen Suite

Private Queen bedroom, bathroom shared with one other guest.

The Sugarplum Suite

Private Queen bedroom, bathroom shared with one other guest.

A large, private, horse farm in West Asheville, NC , 20 minutes from the Asheville Airport

• Dates: Tuesday December 12th-Saturday December 16th. Check in is at 4:30pm and check out is at 10am.

• Included in your Retreat Package:
  
• Pre-Retreat Group Call on zoom
  
• All accommodations
• 3 nourishing meals/day with snacks
• Daily movement, rituals, crafts and coaching exercises with Mary
• An optional outing to downtown Asheville to visit the charming shops and boutiques
• All crafting and art supplies
• Special sensory gifts peppered throughout the retreat from me to you

• Not Included:
  
• Transportation to and from the retreat
• Additional services like massage, horse grooming and mini trail rides are not included but can be booked for you upon request

• Directions: If you're driving, the property is about 10 minutes from West Asheville. If you're flying, you'll fly into Asheville Regional Airport. The property is about 20 minutes away from the airport, and there are an abundance of Lyfts to transport you.

• How many people will attend the retreat? Six participants, myself, and my two lovely assistants. Small, intimate and cozy.
  

• Refund Policy: As retreats are events paid for in advance, we do not offer refunds. If something comes up before the retreat and you are unable to come, you can request a credit of private coaching with Mary (3 60-minute sessions). Once the retreat begins on December 11th, if you need to leave at any point there are no refunds or credits given for any reason.
  

"We'll dance 'neath the stars

and toast the past year

for the spirit of solstice

is still living here."

SOLSTICE CAROL