DIY 1 Day Yoga Retreat • Asheville, North Carolina
Plan your own yoga retreat: This post will help you plan your own personal yoga retreat in & around Asheville, North Carolina. You will need your own personal transportation and to plan + pay for all meals & activities yourself.
Best time to go: a Saturday or Sunday in mid-April, May, June, July, August or September
Recommended for: Individuals, couples or small groups.
Estimated cost: $150 per person
🚗 Easily enjoy a day trip to Asheville, NC driving from these nearby cities:
Charlotte, NC: Around 2 hours east of Asheville.
Greenville, SC: Approximately 1.5 hours southeast of Asheville.
Knoxville, TN: About 2 hours west of Asheville.
Hickory, NC: Approximately 1.5 hours east of Asheville.
Johnson City, TN: About 1.5 hours northwest of Asheville.
Spartanburg, SC: Roughly 1.5 hours south of Asheville.
Travel times can vary depending on traffic and specific locations within each city. These estimates are based on general driving times and may be subject to change.
✈️ Check the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) website for current flight information here.
Suggested schedule includes:
2 meals (lunch + dinner), yoga, hiking, mountain vista views, meditation, vortex, sauna + cold plunge, guided relaxation, free time
Day One
Morning: Arrive
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Mountaintop Vortex Yoga + Hiking + Meditation Micro-Retreat™ with Namaste in Nature • Private bookings also available • Note: The trailhead where this activity happens is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway about 30 minutes North of Downtown Asheville.
Map & directions in confirmation email provided upon booking. This location is not accessible in October, November, December, January, February or March.
12:45 - 1:45 PM: Lunch at Green Sage Cafe in Downtown Asheville. Menu includes Healthy Salads, Sandwiches, Juices, Smoothies; Meat, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free Options Available.
Discover more delicious dining recommendations in the FREE retreat guide below.
2:00 - 4:00 PM: 2 hour bathhouse visit to Sauna House: includes sauna, cold plunge lounge area and showers • Private rooms also available
▶️ Learn more about Sauna House in this short video.
Make a Reservation • Map/Directions
Download our FREE Asheville Retreat Guide below for more spa & wellness options like sound baths, massages, facials and more.
4:00 - 5:00 PM: Free Time OR Reflection/Journaling at Pack Square Park in Downtown Asheville
5:00 - 6:00 PM: Dinner at Rhubarb in Downtown Asheville; Local, sustainable Appalachian-inspired cuisine including creative snacks, salads and entrees.
Make Reservations • Map/Directions
More delicious dining recommendations in the FREE retreat guide below.
Evening: Free time and/or depart & drive home
Optional at home: Use a guided Yoga Nidra relaxation to reduce stress deeply calm both your body and mind. I recommend the video below or choose from a variety of other guided relaxations.
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