Step away from the noise of everyday life and into the quiet wisdom of the forest.

Walking the Path is a four-day retreat designed to help you slow down, reflect, and reconnect through the ancient practice of labyrinth walking, guided nature immersion, gentle movement, and meaningful community.

At Seven Springs Retreat Center, the land itself becomes a teacher. Forest trails, hidden springs, and mountain vistas offer space to explore your own life journey with curiosity and openness.

Through labyrinth walks, forest bathing, journaling, and creative exploration, you'll reflect on where you've been, where you are now, and where life may be inviting you next.

No prior experience with yoga, meditation, or labyrinth walking is required—only a willingness to be present and curious.

Throughout the retreat, participants will engage in guided practices designed to cultivate reflection, creativity, and connection with the natural world.

Experiences include:

Guided labyrinth walks and teachings on the history and symbolism of labyrinths
Forest bathing and mindful nature immersion
Gentle morning yoga or movement practices (optional)
Guided hikes to scenic overlooks and natural springs
Journaling and reflective prompts to deepen personal insight
Creative workshop designing and painting your own ceramic labyrinth
Evening campfires and community gatherings
Luminaria labyrinth walk at sunset
Nourishing farm-to-table vegetarian meals

Time is intentionally built into the schedule for rest, reflection, and quiet exploration of the land.

Retreat Highlights

"I went to Seven Springs for a Labyrinth, Yoga, and Nature Bathing and everything was amazing! The natural beauty of the landscape seems to embrace the beautifully decorated culturally themed yurts and common areas. The Labyrinth is wonderfully tucked into a hillside in the woods, with a stream running opposite the hills. It is a special and sacred space, as is the spring Mary showed us!
The accommodations were fantastic! The yurt was very clean and comfortable, and I slept soundly to sounds of night critters! The food was also delicious, abundant, and very healthy!
The retreat owners and program leaders/instructors were also very good at what they each do! They made me feel welcome and at peace from the moment I arrived, and like family by dinner time. This place is a hidden gem!"
- Alan Cowley, July 2025

Schedule

Thursday – Beginning the Journey

3:00 PM — Arrival & Check-in
5:00 PM — Gratitude Walk to the Spring
6:30 PM — Dinner
7:30 PM — Campfire & Welcome Gathering

Friday – Walking with Awareness

8:00 AM — Morning Yoga
9:00 AM — Breakfast
10:30 AM — Labyrinth History, Walk & Discussion
12:30 PM — Lunch
2:00 PM — Labyrinth Hike & Reflection
Free Time & Journaling
6:00 PM — Dinner
7:00 PM — Evening Outing with Labyrinth Centering Practice

Saturday – Integration & Creativity

8:00 AM — Morning Yoga
9:00 AM — Breakfast
10:30 AM — Forest Bathing Experience
12:30 PM — Lunch
2:00 PM — Labyrinth Art Workshop: Design Your Own Labyrinth
Free Time & Journaling
6:00 PM — Dinner
7:30 PM — Luminaria Labyrinth Journey

Sunday – Carrying the Practice Forward

8:30 AM — Breakfast
9:30 AM — Closing Circle
10:30 AM — Departure

Please note the schedule may adjust slightly.

Who is this Retreat For?

This retreat is perfect for you if you are:

Craving time to slow down and disconnect from daily stress
Curious about labyrinth walking or nature-based reflection practices
Seeking a gentle space for personal insight and renewal
Interested in connecting with others in a warm, supportive community

Accommodations

PRIVATE

Shared Yurt — $995 (If you want to come with a friend/partner and share a yurt you would each pay the shared yurt rate)
Private Yurt — $1295

All packages include all yoga classes, ceremonies, and workshops; 3 nights lodging at Seven Springs; all meals from Thursday dinner through Sunday breakfast; guided hikes, labyrinth journeys, forest bathing, and workshops; retreat journal and creative materials; your personal ceramic labyrinth to take home.

All activities are invitational and adaptable; you are always encouraged to listen to your body and your own needs.

Retreat Add-Ons

60-Minute Massage — $135 (gratuity included)
90-Minute Massage — $185 (gratuity included)
Additional Night Stay — $125 (lodging only, meals not included)

Choose from traditional table massage or Thai yoga massage.

Meet your Facilitators

Jessi Townesmith

Jessi was born and raised on the land of Seven Springs. She completed her first YTT200 in 2007 and her YTT300 in 2012. She co-founded Kula Collective Yoga School and Seven Springs in 2015. Jessi has always loved to combine elements of dance and natural movement with traditional yogic sequencing. She incorporates attention to rhythm of the breath, and allows for organic movement to flow in each pose. She is passionate about anatomy and physiology and especially women's health.

Her first son was born in 2018, and since that time, Jessi has dedicated herself to learning more about birth and birth keeping, as well as focused on creating support circles for women. She has trained as a Birth Doula and Post-partum Doula, and she is passionate about Pre and Post Natal Yoga.

Most of all, Jessi believes yoga is a holistic practice that can benefit every woman, and while the asana practice may have brought her into the yoga path, Jessi now enjoys exploring the subtler aspects of the yoga journey through ceremony and circle.

Mary Long

Mary first moved to the land of Seven Springs in 1976. For 20 years, she, along with her husband Herman, started a Greenhouse & Landscaping business, using the land to raise thousands of plants over the years. She then earned her Masters in Forestry & Environmental Policy at the University of Tennessee and worked for the US Forest Service throughout the US, Puerto Rico, and southeast Asia. Upon retirement, Mary has continued her passion for learning about and sharing nature, receiving her Naturalists Certification in 2018, Labyrinth Facilitation Certification in 2020 from Verditas, and Forest Therapy Guide Certification in Forest Bathing in 2021 from the Forest Therapy School.

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