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Reclaiming You Through Food and Sleep: An Energy Reset Retreat
Reclaiming You Through Food and Sleep: An Energy Reset Retreat
September 9 - 13, 2026
Free Union, VA, United States
4 nights, 5 days
11 person retreat
Highlights
Blends evidence-based sleep science and brain-healthy nutrition with energy alignment and emotional clearing to restore natural vitality
You’ll experience guided clearings that release the stress, anxiety, and subconscious tension keeping your body from fully relaxing at night.
All-Inclusive Meals inspired by The Brain Warrior’s Way cookbook so you know how to sustain energy naturally.
Co-design personalized rituals to support circadian rhythm, nervous-system balance, and lasting transformation long after the retreat ends.
Four online prep calls and a 10-day nutrition-and-sleep transition guide ensure you arrive ready, grounded, and already shifting before day one.
Intimate group size allows for individual attention and personalized energy alignment work.
Deep Connection with Self & Community - Build authentic bonds within a supportive, like-minded group environment.
4 follow-up online sessions help you apply what you learned, refine your rituals, and stay accountable as your new energy baseline takes hold.
Details
Reclaiming You Through Food & Sleep: An Energy Reset Retreat” is a five-day immersive experience designed to restore balance to body and mind. This retreat is ideal for those who feel overextended, wired, or exhausted — people who crave deeper rest, steadier energy, and reconnection with their body’s natural rhythm. Whether you’re a high achiever running on adrenaline, a healer holding space for others, or simply ready to reset your relationship with sleep, this experience offers a grounded, restorative path back to equilibrium. Through nourishing meals, gentle energy work, and personalized sleep rituals, you’ll learn how to create steady, natural energy throughout the day. The ambiance is peaceful, nurturing, and deeply restorative—an environment that invites stillness, healing, and reconnection with your body’s natural rhythm. This retreat blends brain-based nutrition, sleep science, and intuitive practices to help you reset your energy, rebuild trust in your body, and awaken the calm clarity that comes from truly restorative sleep.
Venue
Pathways Retreat Center
★ Reviews
Our private mountainside residence is the perfect location to rest, reflect and rejuvenate mind, body and spirit — either through a Pathways-sponsored retreat, or your own special event offering. With luxurious accommodations, gourmet kitchen, large outdoor decks and hot tub, fire pits and communal spaces, the Pathways Retreat Center is ideal for hosting small groups interested in Yoga, health and wellness weekends, writers’ retreats, workplace bonding getaways, or just a relaxing escape with friends and family surrounded by nature’s beauty. Located outside Charlottesville, VA, the house is within 2.5 hours driving distance from the greater DC Metro & surrounding areas, Richmond, VA, and other major mid-Atlantic urban hubs. The 34-acre property boasts spectacular mountain views, trails and streams. Points of interest within an hour’s drive include: the Appalachian Trail, Shenandoah National Park & Skyline Drive, and several local wineries, breweries and distilleries.
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Hot Tub
Laundry
Towels
Kitchen
Shower
TV
Fire Pit
BBQ Grill
Accommodation
Single Occupancy Room
Private room for 2
$810 USD / person
Single Occupancy Room
Private room for 1
$1,440 USD total
Double Occupancy
2-person shared room
$1,080 USD / person
Triple Occupancy
3 Spots Left
3-person shared room
$855 USD / person
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Retreat in comfort at our serene mountain sanctuary, designed to host up to eight guests in an intimate, supportive setting. Choose the option that best suits your needs: Single-occupancy rooms (3 available) for privacy and personal space Double-occupancy room for a cozy shared experience Triple-occupancy room for a spacious and connected stay Nestled amidst breathtaking mountain vistas, the property offers: - A relaxing jacuzzi for unwinding body and mind - A welcoming deck, perfect for sunrise reflections or evening gatherings - On-site guest parking for convenience - Trails and natural spaces nearby to explore at your own pace This retreat setting is a harmonious blend of rest, connection, and gentle adventure—a sanctuary where you can fully immerse in the journey of body, mind, and spirit.
Meals
Meals provided
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Diets catered
Vegetarian · Vegan · Dairy-free · Organic · Nut Allergy Friendly · Diabetic Friendly · Gluten-free
During meal times, guests are welcome to choose the experience that feels most nourishing in the moment—whether that’s communing with the group over lively conversation or taking a quiet plate for reflective, personal time. All meals are served buffet-style on the kitchen counter (pictured) at scheduled times. Guests may gather at the dining table (pictured) for shared connection, or—when the weather allows—step outside to savor their meal amidst the serene beauty of the property. With multiple seating options, you’ll have the freedom to enjoy your food in community or in solitude, always surrounded by the peaceful mountain atmosphere. Meals are thoughtfully prepared to be wholesome, balanced, and satisfying—reflecting the supportive spirit of the retreat environment. Each dish is inspired by world-renowned Dr. Daniel Amen’s The Brain Warrior’s Way cookbook, featuring whole-food, brain-healthy recipes designed to calm the nervous system, balance energy, and naturally support restorative sleep.
Host
Nicole Batiste
Washington, DC, USA
Nicole Batiste is a retired U.S. Army veteran and Success Through Inner Peace Coach who helps high achievers unlock sustainable success through clarity, resilience, and soul alignment. She works with ...
1 language
English
Teaching for 1 year
Joined Insight Timer in Jun 2024
What's Included
All-inclusive meals and accommodations (including Nicole’s handmade herbal lattes!)
Optional one-on-one coaching with Nicole
Curated Journey Package (journal, pendulum, crystal, and other intuited items)
Rest, relaxation, and community connection
Three post-retreat integration sessions for continued support
Four live pre-retreat preparation calls & Four post-retreat integration calls
Daily guided energy alignment and EASE sessions
Educational workshops on sleep science, brain health, and nutrition
Personalized ritual design for morning, daytime, and evening rhythms
Curated Sleep Package (sleep-supporting gifts)
Ample time for rest, journaling, reflection, and optional personal property exploration
Optional sound bowl session for relaxation and nervous system reset
Deep connection with self and supportive community
Free on-site parking
Ample time for rest, journaling, reflection, and peaceful connection with nature.
Not Included
Travel to and from the retreat center
FAQs
Guest requirements
Once registered, we’ll connect with you to learn about any dietary restrictions or special accommodations needed.
No prior experience is required—just bring an open heart, a willingness to explore, and comfortable clothing for sleep!
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 60 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 60 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 60 days before the retreat begins.
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