Hey y'all! I'm Miranda, owner & founder of Namaste in Nature. My team & I hope to see you soon here near Asheville, NC for some yoga, hiking and meditation during one of our signature micro retreats™.
👍 And don’t forget to download your FREE digital guide for more things to do, eat and see while you’re here!
Namaste & have a great day!
Plan your own yoga retreat: This information will help you save time & money + plan your own personal yoga retreat in & around Asheville, North Carolina. You will need your own transportation and to plan + pay for all suggested meals & activities yourself.
Best time to go: A Weekend (Friday, Saturday + Sunday) in April, May, June, July, August, September or October
Can also work in the winter months: November, December, January or February
Recommended for: Individuals, couples or small groups
Estimated cost: $782 per person*
*Estimate based on a couple or two people; individual costs will vary based on activities, meals, season and group size; invite friends/family to join you + share/reduce costs.
🚗 Easily enjoy a weekend trip to Asheville, NC driving from these nearby cities:
Atlanta, GA: Approximately 3 hours south of Asheville.
Charleston, SC: Roughly 3 hours southeast of Asheville.
Charlotte, NC: Around 2 hours east of Asheville.
Chattanooga, TN: About 2.5 to 3 hours west of Asheville.
Columbia, SC: Around 3 hours southeast of Asheville.
Greenville, SC: Approximately 1.5 hours southeast of Asheville.
Hickory, NC: Approximately 1.5 hours east of Asheville.
Johnson City, TN: About 1.5 hours northwest of Asheville.
Knoxville, TN: About 2 hours west of Asheville.
Raleigh, NC: About 3 hours east of Asheville.
Roanoke, VA: Approximately 3 hours northeast 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.
This suggested schedule includes:
2 nights cabin lodging, 6 meals (2 breakfast, 2 lunches + 2 dinners), 3 yoga classes, 2 hikes: mountaintop hike at sunset + waterfall hike, meditation, vortex, hot tub soak, massage, foot soak, free time
3:00 PM : Arrive & Check in at Wrong Way Campground: Urban River Lodge & Cabins: Beautiful new a-frame cabins built in 2022 near the French Broad River and just minutes from Downtown Asheville. Cabins sleep up to 4 people (1 queen bed + one pull out couch).
▶️ Learn more about Wrong Way Campground in this short video.
Make A Reservation • Map/Directions
Fun fact: It’s called Wrong Way because the French Broad River (thought to be one of the oldest rivers in the world) flows south to north whereas most rivers flow north to south.
Early Afternoon/Evening: Quick Dinner at White Duck Taco. Grab a quick dinner at a casual taco place with a creative menu by the French Broad River. Meat, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options available.
More delicious dining recommendations in the FREE retreat guide below.
Evening: Sunset Vortex Yoga + Hiking + Meditation Micro-Retreat™ with Namaste in Nature • Private bookings also available • The location where this activity happens is one of the best views & closest trails Downtown Asheville on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Start times vary for this yoga hike depending on the time of year and the setting sun. Drive time to the trail is about 40 minutes from White Duck Taco Riverside location and 45 minutes from the trail to Wrong Way Campground .
7:00 - 8:00 AM: Enjoy an early breakfast at All Day Darling (opens at 7 AM) in the historic Montford neighborhood on your way to your yoga hike. Menu includes Meat, Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten-Free options plus coffee, tea and other uniquely blended beverages.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Mindful Waterfall Yoga + Hiking + Meditation Micro-Retreat™ with Namaste in Nature • Private bookings also available • Note: The trailhead where this activity happens is located about 45 minutes east of Downtown Asheville.
Map & directions in confirmation email provided upon booking. This is currently the closest waterfall to Asheville. *Start time is 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM in the winter months.
1:00 PM: Lunch back in downtown Asheville at Isa’s French Bistro offering eclectic cuisine using local & seasonal ingredients for brunch, lunch & dinner. Meat, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options available.
Menu & Make a Reservation • Map/Directions
Download the digital retreat guide below for more dining suggestions!
Afternoon: Indulge in a salt hydrotherapy (hot tub) soak & massage at Shoji Spa & Retreat. Choose from a 60, 90 or 120 minute soak all of which include showers, cedar sauna, yakuta (robe), slippers and towels. I recommend adding on the Japanese tea service too! Then experience full body bliss with a 60 or 90 minute zen or okubukai massage.
Book your soak • Book your massage • Map/Directions
Download our FREE retreat guide below for more spa/wellness recommendations.
Evening: Treat yourself to a fancy dinner at Table in downtown Asheville. It’s a small, seasonal, New American restaurant whose menu is based on American culinary traditions paying particular homage to the Southeast and celebrating long-standing relationships with local farmers and artisans. Meat, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options available.
Menu • Make a reservation • Map/Directions
More delicious dining recommendations in the FREE retreat guide below.
8:00 AM: Savor breakfast at Sunny Point Cafe in West Asheville. A local favorite for over 20 years! They don’t do reservations so get there early or plan on waiting for a little while. (But the food is worth the wait!) Opens at 8 AM. Meat, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options available.
Free Time: Go for a walk – or bring a bike and ride – exploring Carrier Park and/or French Broad River Park. The River Arts District is also walkable from Wrong Way Campground but easier to drive to.
Carrier Park Map/Directions • French Broad River Park Map/Directions
Make sure to check out of your room at Wrong Way Campground before 11 AM.
11 AM: Do Yoga in the Park at Carrier Park in West Asheville (right across the street from Wrong Way Campground). Classes offered April - October with good weather.
OR Bring your own yoga mat because there are plenty of places to do yoga and meditate in the park! I recommend the walking meditation and choose from 75+ other FREE yoga videos here.
1:00 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.
Early Afternoon: Free time to explore shops and art galleries in downtown Asheville.
Download our FREE retreat guide below for shopping recommendations.
Early Afternoon: Wrap up your weekend with a quick foot soak or foot massage after all that hiking & walking at Recline & Unwind Social Spa in downtown Asheville. (Located about 2 blocks from Green Sage near Pack Square Park.) Walk-ins are welcome but I recommend making a reservation. Open 11 AM - 6 PM.
Make a reservation • Map/Directions
Download our FREE retreat guide below for more spa/wellness recommendations.
Late Afternoon: Depart and drive or fly home
Updated for 2024 with even more information and options for: hiking, yoga, healthy dining, spa & wellness experiences and other uniquely Asheville activities for any budget. This guide is especially ideal for individuals, couples & girls getaways like birthdays & bachelorette parties.
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