Move from “sometimes” to a meditation practice that supports you every day.
This retreat is designed to help you deepen your stillness practice and leave with a personalized routine that feels realistic, sustainable, and aligned with your life. Set in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, it invites you to step away from the noise and into a supportive environment where peace, presence, and consistency can finally take root.
Whether you’ve tried a class, used an app, sat in silence once or many times, or only reach for meditation when life feels overwhelming, this experience meets you exactly where you are. Through approachable guidance, daily gentle yoga, and a warm, encouraging atmosphere, you’ll explore what truly works for your personality, schedule, and comfort zone.
This is not about chasing perfection. It’s about creating a habit that lasts. You’ll learn how to make meditation feel natural, how to move through common obstacles, and how to build a practice that supports your focus, sleep, mood, energy, health, and peace of mind.
What You’ll Experience:
Bonus experiences to enrich your retreat:
What You’ll Leave With:
MEDITATION WITH CHERI
Cheri Flake
Cheri, known as The Stress Therapist, is a licensed clinical social worker, certified hypnotherapist, and registered yoga teacher. For 25 years in private psychotherapy practice, she has been teaching people to meditate. Her work includes counseling, coaching, workshops, hypnotherapy, and meditation classes, all offered in a direct, engaging, and often humorous style.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist ~27 years
Certified Master of Wisdom Meditation Teacher and trained with davidji at his meditation academy
30+ years experience and 17 retreats in!
Host of the podcast and TV show Stress Therapy on New Reality TV and Cox cable
Thousands of students taught
200RYT from Kashi Yoga Center in Atlanta (2024)
YOGA WITH CHRISTINA
Christina Law
Born in France, Christina began dancing at a young age. After moving to the US as a teenager, she discovered yoga and the benefits of detox while navigating health challenges.
200RYT from Peachtree Yoga Center (2000)
500RYT Certification (2008)
Thai Bodywork certification from Thailand
Yin Yoga Training with Sarah Powers at Kripalu
Trauma release methods & Ayurveda training
Christina now manages Heartwood Health and Yoga retreat center in Blue Ridge and offers Ayurvedic sessions, Thai Bodywork, private yoga, and emotional trauma release sessions. She also organizes Dancing Tree Festival, a yoga and sacred music festival.
PRICING & ACCOMMODATION
All-inclusive retreat • Rooms starting at $1249
Shared Room: Flash sale ends 5/18! $1,149 (save $100)
Private Room: Flash sale ends 5/18! Only $1349 (save $150)
Pay in full or pay a deposit to hold your spot. All balances are due two weeks before the retreat.
Designed for guests who enjoy a social and welcoming atmosphere, this shared room offers a comfortable base for your wellness stay. It includes 4 nights of accommodation and gives you access to a peaceful environment where you can fully unwind and focus on your retreat experience.
Your stay also includes all vegetarian meals and snacks, prepared to support a nourishing and balanced routine throughout the day. Each day, you’ll take part in meditation and yoga classes, creating space to slow down, reconnect, and restore both body and mind.
To help personalize your experience, the package features a private one-on-one assessment, along with access to all facilities during your stay. For those who wish to explore further, optional massages and activities are available at an additional cost, allowing you to tailor the experience to your own needs and preferences.
Private Room offers everything included in the Shared Room, with the added benefit of a more personal and restful setting. Designed for guests who value extra space and privacy, this option creates a calm environment where you can fully relax and unwind during your stay.
Enjoy enhanced comfort in a quiet, secluded room that supports reflection, rest, and a deeper sense of ease. Whether you are joining a retreat for healing, mindfulness, or simply time away from everyday demands, the Private Room provides a peaceful sanctuary to recharge at your own pace.
Ideal for those seeking a more intimate experience, this room combines the shared retreat atmosphere with the freedom of having your own personal space. It is a thoughtful choice for guests who want to balance connection with solitude in a serene and comfortable setting.
Cheri Augustine Flake
Cheri Flake
Born in France and raised in the United States from her teenage years onward, Christina discovered yoga later in life after facing personal health challenges and experiencing the restorative benefits of detox and holistic living. A lifelong dancer, she brings a graceful, embodied approach to her work, shaped by decades of study and practice. Christina holds a 200RYT certification from Peachtree...
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