Wellness Days

As the light and warmth increases towards Spring, the Yew Mountain Center invites you to experience a variety of wellness practices.

Join our teachers and guides as they share how they cultivate wellness.

Experience Forest Bathing, Continuum, meditation, various yoga practices, and Eden Energy Medicine.

Schedule (subject to minor changes)

Thursday
3-5PM Playtime in the Forest - A sensory experience
6PM Dinner Korean Bibimbap
7-9PM Inclining the mind, phrases that open. A meditation for kindness and wellbeing w/ Josh Lipton

Friday
9-12PM Forest Bathing & Journaling w/Annette Naber of Emerald Mountain Sanctuary
12 Lunch
2-430PM Exploring Our Intrinsic Fluid Intelligence
An Introduction to Continuum w/Lauren Wadsworth
6-730PM Intro. to Ashtanga w/Barbara Stanley
5-9 Dinner

Saturday
7 Breakfast
8-930PM Root & Rise - Springtime Yoga w/Sparrow Huffman
930-2PM Wildflower Festival & Ramp 5K - Public Event
2-4PM Intro to Eden Energy Medicine w/Mollie Silver
4-6PM Introduction to Ayurveda: Dosha and Dharma w/Dr. Julie Hare
6PM Dinner
8-930 PM Yoga Nidra & Pranayama & Cello w/Nikki Alikakos

Sunday
8 Breakfast
9-10AM Family Friendly Yoga w/Nikki Alikakos
10-12PM Walking Meditation w/Erica Marks
12 Lunch

Delicious Bowls
Our retreat will feature nourishing meals in bowls. In addition to soups and stews, create your own bowl of goodness with options of grains, legumes, ferments, veggies, sauces and dressings.

Packages (best value)

Customize your Experience

$420 All Sessions, Meals & Lodging (Private Room)
$350 All Sessions, Meals & Lodging (Shared Room)
$290 All Sessions & Meals
$200 All Sessions

$20 Per session except for Forest Bathing
$25-$40 Sliding scale for Forest Bathing
$15 Lunch
$20 Dinner
$15 Camping per night

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this retreat for beginners? Yes, this is a retreat for all bodies and all levels.
What should I bring? Comfortable clothing for yoga/movement, yoga mat, towel, water bottle, and shoes for hiking (for outdoor sessions).
Can you accommodate a special diet? Our kitchen caters to vegetarian, gluten-free and lactose-free diets.
What if some one needs to contact me? Not all cell phones have service here. Folks are welcome to use our phone here, the number to the Yew Mountain Center is 304-653-4079.
Can I stay at the Yew Mountain Center during the retreat? Yes, we have 6 rooms with different bedroom configurations. There are separate prices if you want a private room or a shared room. Guest rooms have linens, towels, locally made soap, and a private bathroom. Camping is also available.
Is this retreat kid-friendly? We recommend folks at least 10 years and older due to the quiet, contemplative nature of the programs. If you are considering bringing your child to a session and aren't sure, give us a call. Family Friendly Yoga on Sunday is apppropriate for all ages.