5-Day All-Inclusive Women's Yoga & Forest Wellness Retreat in the Tennessee Mountains

The retreat runs for five days at The House of Rose in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, a small town on the edge of the Cherokee National Forest. The property sits on 50 acres of old-growth mountain forest, and most of the retreat happens right there — yoga on site, meals on site, accommodation on site. There is no need to drive anywhere once you arrive unless you want to.

Mornings begin with sunrise yoga. The practice combines gentle asanas with flowing movement sequences that connect breath and body, and it is taught at a level that suits both beginners and people with an existing practice. Sessions are grounding rather than athletic — you will not be doing handstands or trying to keep up with advanced students. Expect a mix of seated and standing postures, breathwork, and enough time in each shape to actually settle into it. After practice, breakfast is served, and the rest of the day is yours.

The afternoons are unstructured by design. You can walk the forest trails on the property, find a spot on the porch, read, journal, nap, or drive into Tellico Plains for coffee and a look around. The town is small but has basic shops and access to the surrounding national forest, including the Cherohala Skyway and Bald River Falls, both short drives away. Some guests use the free time to explore; others stay put. Both are fine.

What makes this different from a standard yoga weekend is the combination of the setting and the length. Five days is long enough that you stop checking your phone every ten minutes and short enough to fit into a normal work schedule. The women-only format also changes the dynamic — groups tend to be quiet and friendly rather than performative, and there is no pressure to be social if you would rather keep to yourself. The facilitator team is confirmed before your stay, and the retreat leader shares full details on who is guiding once your booking is confirmed.

Accommodation is at The House of Rose, with two room options: a private room with a private bathroom, and a shared room with two beds and a shared bathroom. Meals are included and tailored to the group, including dietary needs — you tell them yours in advance and they confirm what is possible. The all-inclusive format means the logistics are handled, leaving you to focus on the parts of the week that actually restore you.

What's included

- 5 days and 4 nights accommodation at The House of Rose - All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) with dietary needs catered for - Daily sunrise yoga sessions - Optional afternoon yoga and meditation sessions - Access to 50 acres of private forest and walking trails - All-inclusive format — no hidden costs on site

What's not included

- Travel to and from Tellico Plains, TN - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Optional upgrades and excursions - Anything not explicitly listed as included