Fall Wellness Retreat at Elohee
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Fall Wellness Retreat at Elohee
September 19th-21st, 2025
FALL CLEANSE: RELEASE, REBALANCE & NOURISH: AN EMBODIED CLEANSE EXPERIENCE!
You might be feeling “sick” with stress and unhealthy eating. Come heal your exhausted over worked digestive system. Rest and recover after a busy Summer.
She let go.
Without a thought or a word, she let go.
She let go of fear. She let go of the judgments. She let go of the confluence of opinions swarming around her head. She let go of the committee of indecision within her. She let go of all the ‘right’ reasons. Wholly and completely, without hesitation or worry, she just let go.
She didn’t ask anyone for advice. She didn’t read a book on how to let go… She didn’t search the scriptures.
She just let go. She let go of all of the memories that held her back. She let go of all of the anxiety that kept her from moving forward. She let go of the planning and all of the calculations about how to do it just right.
She didn’t promise to let go. She didn’t journal about it. She didn’t write the projected date in her Day-Timer. She made no public announcement and put no ad in the paper. She didn’t check the weather report or read her daily horoscope.
She just let go. She didn’t analyze whether she should let go. She didn’t call her friends to discuss the matter. She didn’t do a five-step Spiritual Mind Treatment. She didn’t call the prayer line. She didn’t utter one word. She just let go.
No one was around when it happened. There was no applause or congratulations. No one thanked her or praised her. No one noticed a thing.
Like a leaf falling from a tree, she just let go. There was no effort. There was no struggle. It wasn’t good and it wasn’t bad. It was what it was, and it is just that. In the space of letting go, she let it all be. A small smile came over her face. A light breeze blew through her. And the sun and the moon shone forevermore.
— Reverend Safire Rose
Join Allie and Uma for an intimate experience with other cleansers to reset and nourish every aspect of your being for the ultimate cleanse & rebalancing of your body, mind & spirit! Enroll in the retreat experience to take time for you to step away from your busy city life and rejuvenate in nature! The retreat will include Gentle Ayurveda planned detox, morning meditation and breathwork sessions, daily yoga, forest bathing and sound healing sessions, access to a tea room, and plenty of time to rest and rejuvenate among the beautiful nature of Elohee. If you wish to enhance your experience there is limited availability to book a Thai Bodywork, Reiki or Reflexology with Uma for an additional fee. This retreat will have a minimum of 8 and maximum of 12 participants! A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to save your space with your remaining balance due July 1st 2025.
Included:
* Daily yoga practices for all levels
* Sound healing sessions
* Forest Bathing
* Dedicated rest time
* Thoughtful talks and discussions
* An Ayurvedic cleanse
What to Expect:
* Gentle detoxification: Our cleanse is designed to be easy on your body and mind.
* Seasonal benefits: Experience the transformative power of cleansing at the transition between seasons.
* Emotional and physical ups and downs: While the cleanse is gentle, you may experience some temporary discomfort or mood changes.
Benefits:
* Clear accumulated waste and toxicity: Improve your overall health by removing harmful substances from your body.
* Support optimal health: Promote a healthier lifestyle by incorporating regular cleansing practices.
* Enhance your retreat experience: Add Ayurvedic herbs from Banyan Botanicals for an even deeper cleanse.
Customize Your Retreat:
* Choose from activities like guided hikes, Thai bodywork massages, or movement practices to cater to your specific needs.
To enroll, please RSVP at exhalelakeoconee.com or contact Allie or Renee(Uma) directly to secure your space, choose your room, let us know if you have a roommate, submit payment and book any additional Bodywork treatments.
We hope you will join us for this amazing reset!
Example Retreat Schedule (subject to change):
Friday (September 19th, 2025)
4:30pm Arrival & Settle In
5:30pm Intros & welcome Ceremony
6-6:45pm Group Dinner
7:45-9pm Group Yoga & Sound Healing Session
Saturday (September 20th, 2025)
7-8am Group Yoga, Breath-work & Meditation
8:00am Ayurvedic Breakfast
9-10am Forest Bathing
10am-11am Meal Prep with Allie
12pm Group Lunch
1-5pm Free Time
5-6pm Yin Vibrational Yoga
6-6:45pm Group Dinner
7:45-9pm Group Yoga & Sound Healing Session
Sunday (September 21st, 2025)
7-8am Gentle Yoga
8am Group Ayurveda Breakfast
9:15-10am Closing Circle
10-12pm Free time, Load Car for check out
12 pm Lunch
1pm Depart Home
ROOM TYPES AND RATES PER PERSON:
Visit https://elohee.org/thanksgiving-house/ for information and more pictures of The Thanksgiving House and rooms.
WANT A ROOMMATE?
Triple and double occupancy rooms are shared with a significant other, friend or another single retreat participant. Room placements will be made for you unless you request your roommate(s) when you register.
Triple occupancy - Heart Room: $650 per person (available to 3 people with 3 twin beds and a shared bath) Third floor
-Not available
Double occupancy: $700 per person (available to 4 people)
Sun Trail Room - 1 full bed + 1 twin bed with a shared bathroom $700pp Second floor
-Available
Woodland Room - 2 twin beds with a shared bath $850pp Third floor
-Available
WANT YOUR OWN ROOM?
Single occupancy:
- The En Suite Bed and Bath $1400 per person Private king room and bathroom (can be double occupancy $825 per person if sharing king bed - both must book at the same time to save the room)
-Not available
- Patio Room $1100 Private queen bed and shared bathroom (can be double occupancy $750 per person if sharing queen bed - both must book at the same time to save the room) Second Floor
-Available
- Forest Room $950 Private queen bed and shared bathroom (can be double occupancy $650 per person if sharing queen bed - both must book at the same time to save the room) Third Floor
-Not available
Meet Your Teachers:
Allie Bourgeois
E-RYT 500 Yoga, Meditation, and Mindfulness Instructor
Allie Bourgeois is a seasoned yoga practitioner with over 33 years of experience. She has 1,000 hours of yoga teacher training and is a certified Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor, certified Accessible Yoga Teacher, Reiki Healer and Certified Forrest bathing Guide. Allie specializes in therapeutic Yoga techniques to promote relaxation and healing.
Allie is a retired pastry chef and now a wellness yoga lifestyle guide.
https://alliesyogaandwellnesshomeretre.godaddysites.com/#
Renée (Uma) Brown
E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher, Advanced Thai Bodyworker, and Holistic Healer
Renée Brown is the owner of Exhale Lake Oconee and a highly skilled yoga teacher with over 1000 hours of training. She is also an advanced Thai bodyworker, reflexologist, and Usui/Karuna Reiki Master. As a vibrational sound healer, Renée uses the power of sound to promote relaxation and well-being.
About Elohee:
The Elohee Center was envisioned by Eve Cook who, during her battle with Refractory Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, found comfort in the serenity of the Blue Ridge Mountains of north Georgia. With the help of her family, an idea for a retreat center was hatched and lovingly brought to life as a refuge for spiritual and physical healing.
It’s more than just a retreat center; it’s a heartfelt dream woven into reality, a sanctuary where every soul can find solace, healing, and a sense of belonging. With every stone laid and every path carved, the family infused Elohee with a profound intention: to offer a peaceful haven that mirrors the unconditional love and wisdom of nature itself.
On this 30-acre canvas of natural beauty, every element — from the cozy Mandala Hall and its tranquil Reflection Pond to the welcoming Thanksgiving House, the seven quaint cottages, and the winding miles of trails — is a gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect with your inner self. Elohee is a testament to living in harmony with our environment, a place where the whispers of the earth inspire us to awaken to our true potential.
Here, amidst the majestic mountains, we’re reminded of the beauty of simply being. Elohee isn’t just a location; it’s a community, a family extended to every retreat organizer, trainer, teacher, and guest. It’s an embodiment of love and dedication to growth, connection, and the nurturing of mind and body through practices like meditation, yoga, and art. We invite you to join us at Elohee, to step into a space where transformation is nurtured, and every visit is a step closer to finding your own path to inner peace and joy.
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September 19th-21st, 2025
FALL CLEANSE: RELEASE, REBALANCE & NOURISH: AN EMBODIED CLEANSE EXPERIENCE!
You might be feeling “sick” with stress and unhealthy eating. Come heal your exhausted over worked digestive system. Rest and recover after a busy Summer.
She let go.
Without a thought or a word, she let go.
She let go of fear. She let go of the judgments. She let go of the confluence of opinions swarming around her head. She let go of the committee of indecision within her. She let go of all the ‘right’ reasons. Wholly and completely, without hesitation or worry, she just let go.
She didn’t ask anyone for advice. She didn’t read a book on how to let go… She didn’t search the scriptures.
She just let go. She let go of all of the memories that held her back. She let go of all of the anxiety that kept her from moving forward. She let go of the planning and all of the calculations about how to do it just right.
She didn’t promise to let go. She didn’t journal about it. She didn’t write the projected date in her Day-Timer. She made no public announcement and put no ad in the paper. She didn’t check the weather report or read her daily horoscope.
She just let go. She didn’t analyze whether she should let go. She didn’t call her friends to discuss the matter. She didn’t do a five-step Spiritual Mind Treatment. She didn’t call the prayer line. She didn’t utter one word. She just let go.
No one was around when it happened. There was no applause or congratulations. No one thanked her or praised her. No one noticed a thing.
Like a leaf falling from a tree, she just let go. There was no effort. There was no struggle. It wasn’t good and it wasn’t bad. It was what it was, and it is just that. In the space of letting go, she let it all be. A small smile came over her face. A light breeze blew through her. And the sun and the moon shone forevermore.
— Reverend Safire Rose
Join Allie and Uma for an intimate experience with other cleansers to reset and nourish every aspect of your being for the ultimate cleanse & rebalancing of your body, mind & spirit! Enroll in the retreat experience to take time for you to step away from your busy city life and rejuvenate in nature! The retreat will include Gentle Ayurveda planned detox, morning meditation and breathwork sessions, daily yoga, forest bathing and sound healing sessions, access to a tea room, and plenty of time to rest and rejuvenate among the beautiful nature of Elohee. If you wish to enhance your experience there is limited availability to book a Thai Bodywork, Reiki or Reflexology with Uma for an additional fee. This retreat will have a minimum of 8 and maximum of 12 participants! A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to save your space with your remaining balance due July 1st 2025.
Included:
* Daily yoga practices for all levels
* Sound healing sessions
* Forest Bathing
* Dedicated rest time
* Thoughtful talks and discussions
* An Ayurvedic cleanse
What to Expect:
* Gentle detoxification: Our cleanse is designed to be easy on your body and mind.
* Seasonal benefits: Experience the transformative power of cleansing at the transition between seasons.
* Emotional and physical ups and downs: While the cleanse is gentle, you may experience some temporary discomfort or mood changes.
Benefits:
* Clear accumulated waste and toxicity: Improve your overall health by removing harmful substances from your body.
* Support optimal health: Promote a healthier lifestyle by incorporating regular cleansing practices.
* Enhance your retreat experience: Add Ayurvedic herbs from Banyan Botanicals for an even deeper cleanse.
Customize Your Retreat:
* Choose from activities like guided hikes, Thai bodywork massages, or movement practices to cater to your specific needs.
To enroll, please RSVP at exhalelakeoconee.com or contact Allie or Renee(Uma) directly to secure your space, choose your room, let us know if you have a roommate, submit payment and book any additional Bodywork treatments.
We hope you will join us for this amazing reset!
Example Retreat Schedule (subject to change):
Friday (September 19th, 2025)
4:30pm Arrival & Settle In
5:30pm Intros & welcome Ceremony
6-6:45pm Group Dinner
7:45-9pm Group Yoga & Sound Healing Session
Saturday (September 20th, 2025)
7-8am Group Yoga, Breath-work & Meditation
8:00am Ayurvedic Breakfast
9-10am Forest Bathing
10am-11am Meal Prep with Allie
12pm Group Lunch
1-5pm Free Time
5-6pm Yin Vibrational Yoga
6-6:45pm Group Dinner
7:45-9pm Group Yoga & Sound Healing Session
Sunday (September 21st, 2025)
7-8am Gentle Yoga
8am Group Ayurveda Breakfast
9:15-10am Closing Circle
10-12pm Free time, Load Car for check out
12 pm Lunch
1pm Depart Home
ROOM TYPES AND RATES PER PERSON:
Visit https://elohee.org/thanksgiving-house/ for information and more pictures of The Thanksgiving House and rooms.
WANT A ROOMMATE?
Triple and double occupancy rooms are shared with a significant other, friend or another single retreat participant. Room placements will be made for you unless you request your roommate(s) when you register.
Triple occupancy - Heart Room: $650 per person (available to 3 people with 3 twin beds and a shared bath) Third floor
-Not available
Double occupancy: $700 per person (available to 4 people)
Sun Trail Room - 1 full bed + 1 twin bed with a shared bathroom $700pp Second floor
-Available
Woodland Room - 2 twin beds with a shared bath $850pp Third floor
-Available
WANT YOUR OWN ROOM?
Single occupancy:
- The En Suite Bed and Bath $1400 per person Private king room and bathroom (can be double occupancy $825 per person if sharing king bed - both must book at the same time to save the room)
-Not available
- Patio Room $1100 Private queen bed and shared bathroom (can be double occupancy $750 per person if sharing queen bed - both must book at the same time to save the room) Second Floor
-Available
- Forest Room $950 Private queen bed and shared bathroom (can be double occupancy $650 per person if sharing queen bed - both must book at the same time to save the room) Third Floor
-Not available
Meet Your Teachers:
Allie Bourgeois
E-RYT 500 Yoga, Meditation, and Mindfulness Instructor
Allie Bourgeois is a seasoned yoga practitioner with over 33 years of experience. She has 1,000 hours of yoga teacher training and is a certified Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor, certified Accessible Yoga Teacher, Reiki Healer and Certified Forrest bathing Guide. Allie specializes in therapeutic Yoga techniques to promote relaxation and healing.
Allie is a retired pastry chef and now a wellness yoga lifestyle guide.
https://alliesyogaandwellnesshomeretre.godaddysites.com/#
Renée (Uma) Brown
E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher, Advanced Thai Bodyworker, and Holistic Healer
Renée Brown is the owner of Exhale Lake Oconee and a highly skilled yoga teacher with over 1000 hours of training. She is also an advanced Thai bodyworker, reflexologist, and Usui/Karuna Reiki Master. As a vibrational sound healer, Renée uses the power of sound to promote relaxation and well-being.
About Elohee:
The Elohee Center was envisioned by Eve Cook who, during her battle with Refractory Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, found comfort in the serenity of the Blue Ridge Mountains of north Georgia. With the help of her family, an idea for a retreat center was hatched and lovingly brought to life as a refuge for spiritual and physical healing.
It’s more than just a retreat center; it’s a heartfelt dream woven into reality, a sanctuary where every soul can find solace, healing, and a sense of belonging. With every stone laid and every path carved, the family infused Elohee with a profound intention: to offer a peaceful haven that mirrors the unconditional love and wisdom of nature itself.
On this 30-acre canvas of natural beauty, every element — from the cozy Mandala Hall and its tranquil Reflection Pond to the welcoming Thanksgiving House, the seven quaint cottages, and the winding miles of trails — is a gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect with your inner self. Elohee is a testament to living in harmony with our environment, a place where the whispers of the earth inspire us to awaken to our true potential.
Here, amidst the majestic mountains, we’re reminded of the beauty of simply being. Elohee isn’t just a location; it’s a community, a family extended to every retreat organizer, trainer, teacher, and guest. It’s an embodiment of love and dedication to growth, connection, and the nurturing of mind and body through practices like meditation, yoga, and art. We invite you to join us at Elohee, to step into a space where transformation is nurtured, and every visit is a step closer to finding your own path to inner peace and joy.
Get Tickets
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