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Retreats: More of What You Need.

What's a mindful creativity and yoga retreat like? Each retreat is intentionally curated to help guests reconnect with their unique passion and purpose, access the healing power of nature, and support one another.

Leave feeling grounded, clear, and creatively recharged—ready to return to your life with more ease, energy, and purpose.

"I expected to relax and rejuvenate. I experienced more. More friendship, connection, and remembering myself. Now I can return home with this deep sense of gratitude, calm, and rejuvenation. This was a powerful and peaceful experience where I got to be myself. Thank you, Christa! Love you!"

-Viony, Elevate Retreat guest

Who we are.

Our community is warm and relaxed. Many of us are caregivers, healers, teachers, and creatives—people who care a lot about making the world better for everyone but often need help filling their own cups. Come alone and leave connected or share the experience with a friend.

"Tend & Befried was a very restorative retreat, as always! It is always good to come here and reset. The combination of movement, journaling, and art is wonderful, and I am always surprised by what comes up for me in the journaling portion."

-Marion, IT Worker

Where we retreat.

Currently, retreats are hosted in private, rented homes around North Carolina, within a few hours of the Raleigh and Charlotte airports. The great thing about North Carolina is we have a little bit of everything. Incredible mountains. World-class beaches. And creative inspiration and great people everywhere you look.

"I'm so grateful for the opportunity to participate in your Rise & Shine retreat. I didn’t know exactly what to expect since this was my first retreat, and honestly, I was a bit nervous about whether I’d connect with the other participants. But my worries quickly disappeared. Since returning home, I’ve felt noticeably calmer and a little lighter. Thank you again for creating such a thoughtful, transformative space!"

-Erin, Zen-Focused Founder in Progress

What we do.

Each retreat is a blend of activity and stillness that's customized to meet guests where they are. We start and end each day with a blend of yoga and reflective journaling. Meals are often included and tailored to guests' diets. Activities include mindful creativity workshops and excursions like hiking, shopping, and touring local art museums for inspiration.

"I left the retreat more centered, clear on my boundaries and what changes I needed to make in my life for my own self-care so I could be sure to have the capacity to care for others in my life."

-Sara, retreat participant, creative entrepreneur

Your retreat facilitator.

Hi, I'm Christa. I create welcoming spaces for you to come as you are—no experience needed. I’ll guide you in reconnecting with your body, quieting your mind, and rediscovering what lights you up.

I hope you'll join me on retreat.

"I experienced so much mindfulness, grace, and support towards myself and the group. I loved the excursions--hikes, shopping etc.--that allowed us to connect. I really enjoyed the flexibility of the group to adjust our plans, which kept a sense of authenticity. I had a really wonderful experience here."

-Mikayla, Elevate Retreat guest