Step away from your daily routine and immerse yourself in the rhythm of nature.

This four-day retreat at Seven Springs offers a chance to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself in the beauty of the Smoky Mountain foothills.

Each day blends mindful movement, time outdoors, nourishing meals, and shared community. Mornings begin with yoga practice in the open-air shala, followed by self-guided hikes through the Great Smoky Mountains. Evenings invite reflection through workshops, fireside gatherings, and quiet moments under the stars.

Whether you are seeking rest, adventure, or simply time in nature, this retreat offers space to relax, recharge, and reconnect.

Move your body. Explore the mountains. Return home renewed.

During this retreat you will:

Begin each day with a grounding yoga practice surrounded by nature
Hike scenic trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Enjoy nourishing farm-to-table vegetarian meals
Participate in evening workshops exploring mindfulness and creativity
Gather around the fire for reflection and connection
Experience time for rest, exploration, and meaningful community

This retreat is open to all levels, abilities, and backgrounds. Come with curiosity, openness, and a love of the outdoors.

Retreat Highlights

All packages include

Three nights lodging at Seven Springs Retreat Center
Daily yoga practices in the open-air mountain view shala
Guided or self-guided hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Three nourishing vegetarian meals each day
Workshops focused on mindfulness and connection with nature
Access to forest trails, natural springs, and the wood-fired sauna
Evening campfires and community gatherings

Retreat Add-Ons

Enhance your retreat experience with optional add-ons. Prices listed are per person.

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.

Zachary Townesmith

Zach brings humility and humor to his facilitation and coaching. He inspires participation and thoughtful consensus in a wide array of groups. He is dedicated to developing intercultural relations and facilitating innovative solutions for regenerative well-being.

His Cum Laude B.A. from Harvard College led him to explore issues of privilege and work for justice from his hometown of Philadelphia to the Guatemala City garbage dump. This work has taken him throughout the Americas engaging diverse stakeholders in strategic planning through the development of creative and critical thinking in fields such as education, public health, business, creative industries, and entrepreneurship.

"An amazing place to help you through your journey of mind, body, food, and soul. Jessi and Zach have created a peaceful space where people from around the world can truly disconnect from their daily lives and reconnect with themselves. I left feeling transformed mentally, physically, and spiritually." — Michael

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