Grounded WITHIN

A Fall Retreat in the Smoky Mountains

October 24-26, 2025 | Longview Resort | Bryson City, NC

Return to Self

This is your invitation to slow down. To soften. To come home to yourself.

Join us for a 3-day, 2-night women’s retreat at Longview Resort, a Nordic-inspired mountain sanctuary nestled above the golden hills of Bryson City, North Carolina.

Set against the backdrop of peak fall foliage, Longview is a place to land gently and reconnect with nature, with others, and most importantly, with yourself. From floor-to-ceiling windows to serene mornings and expansive views that stretch for miles, it’s the kind of place where your whole body exhales the moment you arrive.

A Weekend of Restoration and Connection

Together, in a small, intentional group of just 12 women, we’ll begin each day with gentle movement and energy practices that support a deeper relationship with our bodies and the beauty around us.

We’ll create space for nervous system regulation and intentional rest, woven through every activity we do. Through guided sessions, we’ll release what no longer serves us and open up to what’s ready to emerge, aligned with our deepest truth.

There will be enjoying nourishing meals, long pauses, deep breaths, honest connection, and soul-filling stillness.

Our Mountain Sanctuary

Perched in the heart of Bryson City with sweeping views of the Great Smoky Mountains, Longview Resort is designed for stillness and renewal.

Think: sleek black exteriors, Scandinavian-inspired interiors, natural wood tones, and panoramic windows that frame the mountain landscape like a living painting.

Whether you’re sipping tea on the deck, wrapped in a blanket by the fire table, or simply gazing out at the golden trees, every corner invites you to slow down and remember what it feels like to just be.

Meet your Hosts: Sarah & Maja

Co-founders of WITHIN, Sarah and Maja came together with a shared vision: to create the kind of supportive, soul-nourishing community they had both been craving.

Maja, originally from Slovenia, brings a grounded, spiritual presence to everything she does. Her path to healing began with her mother’s cancer diagnosis, which led her into the world of energy work, nourishment, and embodiment. After becoming a mother herself, she felt called to deepen that journey and now offers powerful Kundalini Activation sessions that help others reconnect with their true essence.

Sarah, originally from the Northeast, is a Clinical EFT practitioner and functional wellness guide who helps women return to themselves with gentleness and clarity. Her work is rooted in emotional regulation and nervous system healing. She offers a compassionate path back to authenticity, inner steadiness, and sustainable well-being. Sarah believes that when we listen to our bodies and honor our natural rhythms, life begins to feel less like a struggle and more like a homecoming.

Together, they created WITHIN to be more than a wellness space. It is a sanctuary for growth, connection, and remembering who you are.

What’s Included?

  • A thoughtfully curated weekend of movement, stillness, and spacious rest

  • Gentle yoga, meditation, and energy practices

  • Guided emotional clearing + integration:

    • Group Kundalini activation session with Maja Roy

    • Group & Individual EFT tapping session with Sarah Avilla

  • Nourishing, seasonal meals and snacks served by our private chef

  • Cacao Ceremony

  • Plenty of time for journaling, exploring, or just being

  • An evening sound-bath under the stars

  • A natural wine pairing dinner to celebrate connections and amazing Fall flavors

  • A beautiful wellness gift bag to take home

  • Optional add-ons: sauna, cold plunge, mineral soaks, detox wraps, and massage (available by advance booking)

Each guest will stay in a serene, shared luxury suite, designed with simplicity, warmth, and rest in mind. You can expect:

  • Plush king beds with soft, cozy linens

  • Private bathrooms

  • Earth-toned decor and natural textures

  • Spaciousness for solitude and reflection

Coming with a friend? Let us know. We’ll pair you together. Coming solo? We’ll match you thoughtfully. Either way, you’ll be held in care.

Your Stay

Our invitation to you…

Retreat Investment

Includes: 2 nights luxury accommodations, all meals and snacks by private chef, natural wine pairing dinner, daily movement and energy practices, Kundalini Activation, EFT Tapping, sound bath under the stars, curated wellness gift bag, full access to the WITHIN retreat experience.

  • $1600 per person (shared room)

  • $1900 per person (shared longhouse)

Payment plans up to 3 months available

Autumn in the Smokies

There’s nothing quite like fall in this corner of the world. October is peak season in the Smoky Mountains, when every hillside glows with vibrant reds, fiery oranges, and golden light.

At Longview, you’ll be fully immersed in nature’s most expressive season—crisp air, rustling leaves, and panoramic views that quiet the mind. There’s a special kind of clarity that comes from being here. A quiet invitation to turn inward. Let go. And remember what matters.