4 Day Mindful & Kindful Yoga & Nature Retreat in Tennessee, USA

This four-day retreat at Seven Springs Retreat Center is built around a simple idea: give your nervous system a break. The gentle yoga and meditation sessions led by Shalan Hill focus on easing the body and quieting the mind, rather than pushing toward any physical achievement. Each class is taught with compassion and attentiveness, so you can go at your own pace.

The natural setting is the real co-host of this retreat. Seven Springs sits on 128 acres of forest, with a creek fed by seven natural springs running through the property. A certified forest bathing guide will lead you through a Shinrin-yoku session, complete with a tea ceremony in the woods, and a local ecologist will show you the region's medicinal plants and unique mountain ecology. The land itself feels wild yet welcoming.

Accommodation is in cozy, fully furnished yurts—round, felt-lined tents on wooden platforms that feel more like a cabin than a campsite. Each yurt is decorated with textiles and artwork from the family's travels, adding a personal touch. You can choose a private yurt or share with up to three other guests. Bathrooms and showers are shared in a separate facility, which keeps things simple and social.

The food is a highlight in itself. Meals are served in a spacious covered outdoor kitchen and dining pavilion, where you'll gather around long tables with other guests. Expect vegetarian dishes like coconut cashew curry, build-your-own burritos, and hearty breakfasts with fruit and nuts. The ingredients are locally sourced and organic as much as possible, and the kitchen can accommodate most dietary needs.

One of the unique touches is the wood-fired cedar barrel sauna, tucked into the trees, which fits up to six people. It's the perfect spot to warm up after a cool morning or to relax before dinner. Evenings often wind down with a campfire, where stories are shared under a canopy of stars.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation in a fully furnished forest yurt (private or shared) - 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners of farm-to-table vegetarian meals - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - 4 gentle, transformative yoga sessions - 2 restorative meditation sessions - Forest bathing and tea ceremony with a certified guide - Nature and plant walk with a local ecologist - Use of the wood-fired cedar barrel sauna - Bonfire and stargazing (weather permitting) - Parking and luggage storage - Pre and post retreat support from the team

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional massages (60 and 90 minute sessions available for an extra cost)