Wild Sanctuary: Contemplative Spiritual Practice in the Celtic Tradition
Deep contemplative practice in the Celtic tradition attuning participants to the living, vital natural world and the presence of the Holy; Simon de Voil leads guided nature based rituals and silent prayer at Kanuga.
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Slow, mindful forest bathing in Kanuga’s wooded trails with guided reflection and intention-setting. A quiet morning retreat centered on nature immersion, sensory awareness, and restorative calm.
Slow, mindful forest bathing in Kanuga’s wooded trails with guided reflection and intention-setting. A quiet morning retreat centered on nature immersion, sensory awareness, and restorative calm.
Slow, mindful forest bathing in Kanuga’s wooded trails with guided reflection and intention-setting. A quiet morning retreat centered on nature immersion, sensory awareness, and restorative calm.
Moonlit trek across Kanuga's chapel grounds exploring nocturnal ecology under May's Flower Moon, including reflections on seasonal renewal and ancient rhythms amid pine scents and silvered trails.
Moonlit trek across Kanuga's chapel grounds exploring nocturnal ecology under May's Flower Moon, including reflections on seasonal renewal and ancient rhythms amid pine scents and silvered trails.
Moonlit trek across Kanuga's chapel grounds exploring nocturnal ecology under May's Flower Moon, including reflections on seasonal renewal and ancient rhythms amid pine scents and silvered trails.
Hands on plant magic and herbalism workshop blending seasonal plant medicine, outdoor ritual, and nature based witchcraft practices; experiential immersion suited for beginners seeking forest based craft, ceremonial practice, and practical herbal skills.
Hands on plant magic and herbalism workshop blending seasonal plant medicine, outdoor ritual, and nature based witchcraft practices; experiential immersion suited for beginners seeking forest based craft, ceremonial practice, and practical herbal skills.
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A grounding meditation gathering for community care professionals—psychotherapists, spiritual teachers, bodyworkers, and social workers—centered on replenishment and collective support. Held at a quiet retreat-style space with an inclusive healing-arts focus.
A grounding meditation gathering for community care professionals—psychotherapists, spiritual teachers, bodyworkers, and social workers—centered on replenishment and collective support. Held at a quiet retreat-style space with an inclusive healing-arts focus.
A grounding meditation gathering for community care professionals—psychotherapists, spiritual teachers, bodyworkers, and social workers—centered on replenishment and collective support. Held at a quiet retreat-style space with an inclusive healing-arts focus.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.
Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.
Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.
A welcoming new moon ritual centered on grounding meditation, reflection, and intention setting for the month ahead. Participants share personal intentions in an inclusive circle designed for relaxation, inner connection, and collective holding.
A welcoming new moon ritual centered on grounding meditation, reflection, and intention setting for the month ahead. Participants share personal intentions in an inclusive circle designed for relaxation, inner connection, and collective holding.
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Midday Roman Catholic mass in an incense filled, architecturally rich basilica in downtown Asheville, with a student shuttle from Ransom House; one-hour liturgy followed by 5–10 minutes for private prayer.
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Midday Roman Catholic mass in an incense filled, architecturally rich basilica in downtown Asheville, with a student shuttle from Ransom House; one-hour liturgy followed by 5–10 minutes for private prayer.
Resonant gong and crystal singing bowl sound bath guiding deep, restorative relaxation and gentle guided meditation; participants lie on mats and drift through layered harmonic tones for stress release and somatic awareness.
Resonant gong and crystal singing bowl sound bath guiding deep, restorative relaxation and gentle guided meditation; participants lie on mats and drift through layered harmonic tones for stress release and somatic awareness.
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Hands-on Earth Day activities led by Mountain Trail Outdoor School instructors, including guided nature walks and meet and greets with Newfie therapy dogs for a family friendly outdoor celebration at dusk.
Hands-on Earth Day activities led by Mountain Trail Outdoor School instructors, including guided nature walks and meet and greets with Newfie therapy dogs for a family friendly outdoor celebration at dusk.
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Deeply restorative guided Yoga Nidra using Richard Miller’s adaptation of the ancient practice, promoting full-body relaxation and mental calm in Quietude’s intimate studio setting in Black Mountain.
Deeply restorative guided Yoga Nidra using Richard Miller’s adaptation of the ancient practice, promoting full-body relaxation and mental calm in Quietude’s intimate studio setting in Black Mountain.
Deeply restorative guided Yoga Nidra using Richard Miller’s adaptation of the ancient practice, promoting full-body relaxation and mental calm in Quietude’s intimate studio setting in Black Mountain.
Deep guided yoga nidra paired with a live drum journey and resonant sound healing to induce deep relaxation, nervous system reset, and restorative inner travel in a dim, cushion friendly West Asheville yoga studio.
Deep guided yoga nidra paired with a live drum journey and resonant sound healing to induce deep relaxation, nervous system reset, and restorative inner travel in a dim, cushion friendly West Asheville yoga studio.
Deep guided yoga nidra paired with a live drum journey and resonant sound healing to induce deep relaxation, nervous system reset, and restorative inner travel in a dim, cushion friendly West Asheville yoga studio.
A virtual meditation circle centered on Mary Magdalene’s sacred mysteries, blending quiet contemplative practice with intentions for healing, personal transformation, and self mastery. Online gathering designed for spiritual connection and inner work.
A virtual meditation circle centered on Mary Magdalene’s sacred mysteries, blending quiet contemplative practice with intentions for healing, personal transformation, and self mastery. Online gathering designed for spiritual connection and inner work.
A virtual meditation circle centered on Mary Magdalene’s sacred mysteries, blending quiet contemplative practice with intentions for healing, personal transformation, and self mastery. Online gathering designed for spiritual connection and inner work.
Quiet Sunday-morning silence opens into thoughtful conversation on contemplative practices, spiritual philosophies, and lived experience. An interfaith, welcoming circle for reflection, learning, and shared insight in a calm retreat setting.
Quiet Sunday-morning silence opens into thoughtful conversation on contemplative practices, spiritual philosophies, and lived experience. An interfaith, welcoming circle for reflection, learning, and shared insight in a calm retreat setting.
Quiet Sunday-morning silence opens into thoughtful conversation on contemplative practices, spiritual philosophies, and lived experience. An interfaith, welcoming circle for reflection, learning, and shared insight in a calm retreat setting.
An open, interfaith circle for solo seekers to talk through spiritual pathways, practices, rituals, and celebrations in a welcoming group setting. Expect thoughtful conversation, questions and guidance, and connection with others exploring their own faith journeys.
An open, interfaith circle for solo seekers to talk through spiritual pathways, practices, rituals, and celebrations in a welcoming group setting. Expect thoughtful conversation, questions and guidance, and connection with others exploring their own faith journeys.
An open, interfaith circle for solo seekers to talk through spiritual pathways, practices, rituals, and celebrations in a welcoming group setting. Expect thoughtful conversation, questions and guidance, and connection with others exploring their own faith journeys.
Soothing Himalayan singing bowl tones ripple through a quiet space, guiding a somatic sound bath into deep relaxation. Expect calming vibrations, nervous system reset vibes, and a restorative afternoon focused on modern well being and inner ease.
Soothing Himalayan singing bowl tones ripple through a quiet space, guiding a somatic sound bath into deep relaxation. Expect calming vibrations, nervous system reset vibes, and a restorative afternoon focused on modern well being and inner ease.
Soothing Himalayan singing bowl tones ripple through a quiet space, guiding a somatic sound bath into deep relaxation. Expect calming vibrations, nervous system reset vibes, and a restorative afternoon focused on modern well being and inner ease.
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Hands-in-the-dirt planting paired with prayerful ritual and a communal song circle in a sanctuary setting. Permaculture teachings weave through ceremonial music for an earth-centered evening of connection and reverence.
Hands-in-the-dirt planting paired with prayerful ritual and a communal song circle in a sanctuary setting. Permaculture teachings weave through ceremonial music for an earth-centered evening of connection and reverence.
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Moonlit full moon ceremony blends astrology insights with a channeled soul journey to reveal what’s rising in your life. Guided ritual space supports pattern release, illumination, and energetic alchemy into new intentions.
Moonlit full moon ceremony blends astrology insights with a channeled soul journey to reveal what’s rising in your life. Guided ritual space supports pattern release, illumination, and energetic alchemy into new intentions.
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A day-long transformational retreat in a Blue Ridge mountain setting centered on reflective inner work, guided mindfulness, and spiritual nourishment. Quiet, nature-forward space for resetting, personal growth, and deep relaxation.
A day-long transformational retreat in a Blue Ridge mountain setting centered on reflective inner work, guided mindfulness, and spiritual nourishment. Quiet, nature-forward space for resetting, personal growth, and deep relaxation.
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Silent sits and continuous mantra practice guided by a long-time teacher, with time for sharing, Q and A, and walking meditation. Donation-based drop-ins welcome at a yoga studio setting, with optional app support for home practice.
Silent sits and continuous mantra practice guided by a long-time teacher, with time for sharing, Q and A, and walking meditation. Donation-based drop-ins welcome at a yoga studio setting, with optional app support for home practice.