Wellness in the Woods: A Retreat at Whippoorwill

Wellness in the Woods: A Retreat at Whippoorwill

  • Ages 18+

A Day of Wellness in Mother Nature followed by a Fire Lit Campout!

By RailRoad Valley Therapeutics, LLC

Date and time

Location

Sunnyside Community Center

Cartwright Road Dunlap, TN 37327

Refund Policy

The organizer will review refund requests on a case-by-case basis.

Agenda

Day 1 (Retreat)
Day 2 (Campers)

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Gate Opens/Shuttle Starts Running


Shuttle will begin running at 8am from the Sunny Side Community Center to the Venue at Whippoorwill and will run until 9am. If you arrive after 9am, please call the number provided to you via email.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Check-In

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Opening Circle & Morning Meditation

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Forest Bathing

RailRoad Valley Therapeutics

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Morning Yoga

Cyndi Allen

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch & Midday Shuttle Run


BYOB or Catered Options for Lunch / Shuttle will transfer Half Day (A.M.) folks back to their cars and pick up Half Day (P.M.) folks

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Plant Walk

TN Heartwood


TN Heartwood's Davis Mounger & Sheryl Campbell will guide you on an interesting walk where you'll learn about Native Species and how to Be Conscious about Caring for the Land.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Afternoon Yoga

Jennifer Munson

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Sound & Breathwork

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Closing Circle

5:00 PM

Free Time & Shuttle


Evening Shuttle will transport everyone back to their cars. Campers will grab their gear and head back to set up camp. Shuttle will stop running at 6pm.

7:00 PM

Camp Fire & Chili

Whippoorwill

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 day 4 hours
  • Ages 18+
  • Free venue parking

Come enjoy a Mindful Day to foster Peace, Introspection, and Community in a quiet section of Mother Nature stewarded with love at Whippoorwill Woods just north of Chattanooga, TN. Spend the day how you wish and participate in as many or as few of the offerings as you wish.

Our Offerings:

  • Mindful Yoga Sessions w/ Certified Instructors
  • Forest Therapy (aka Forest Bathing) w/ a Certified Guide
  • Sound & Guided Breathwork
  • Guided Meditations
  • Chair Massages
  • Conservation Talk and Plant Walk
  • Optional Primitive Camping and Fireside Cookout
  • Hammock and Sit Spots
  • Catered Vegetarian Lunch Option


A portion of proceeds will go to support the important work of TN Heartwood.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TennesseeHeartwood/

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to have yoga experience?

Nope. You will be guided by Certified Instructors through Mindful Movement that is accessible to all.

Are the walks strenuous?

Nope. However being able to manage a modereate incline is required if you choose to engage in those offerings. Close toed shoes are recommended.

What's the parking situation?

Parking is outside the venue and a haywagon will shuttle you a short way to the event. You'll be having fun before you even check-in!

What happens if the weather is bad?

In the event of problematic weather, you will be notified of an alternate retreat date.

Organized by

$85 – $185
Sep 13 · 8:00 AM CDT