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Returning to What Matters Sound Healing Retreat



Returning to What Matters Sound Healing Retreat
October 2 - 4, 2026
Mars Hill, NC, United States
2 nights, 3 days
18 person retreat
Highlights
A retreat centered on the transformative power of sound, sound healing in the theta brainwave state, and the healing sounds of nature.
Daily Sound Baths
Yoga Nidra
Gentle Yoga
Customized Meditation
Cacao Ceremony
Intentional Free Time
Water Ceremony
Fire Ceremony
Details
Life has a way of filling our calendars while quietly emptying our spirits. This restorative retreat offers the opportunity to step away from the noise, reconnect with what matters most, and return home with renewed clarity, purpose, and peace through sound healing, nature, and intentional rest. Returning to What Matters A Sound Healing & Rest Retreat As autumn arrives, we're naturally invited to slow down. The days become shorter. The pace begins to shift. Nature gently reminds us to let go of what is unnecessary and return to what truly sustains us. This retreat offers the opportunity to pause before the final months of the year gather momentum. Through restorative sound healing, Yoga Nidra, mindful time in nature, journaling, and intentional rest, you'll have space to reconnect with the people, values, and practices that bring your life meaning. Not through making another list of goals. But through listening. Reflecting. Remembering. Sometimes what matters most has been quietly waiting beneath the noise all along. This weekend is an invitation to rediscover it. You'll leave with greater clarity, renewed perspective, and a deeper sense of what deserves your energy as you move toward the close of the year. This retreat is for anyone who is longing to: step away from the constant demands of daily life reconnect with what truly matters gain clarity before the busy holiday season cultivate peace, purpose, and presence return home feeling grounded and renewed Guiding Question What deserves my time, attention, and energy in this season of my life? We have 5 simple and comfortable rooms that encourage getting back to center. One rooms is a double twin, two rooms have 3 beds to a room, shared retreat style, unless you book with a partner and can be 2 to a room, depending on the number of people signed up and for an additional fee. One tiny home and one cabin can be booked for a private cabin or shared. Our restroom facilities are simple and comfortable--our restroom trailer is mere steps from each room, our CLEAN AND SERVICED WEEKLY portaloo shared only by your new friends at the retreat, and a composting toilet in the shower room. All overnight rooms have an chamber pot for ease at night if needed. The cabin has its own composting toilet, kitchen, and shower. Our shared shower room has spa-like luxury with a rainhead and handheld showerhead, very hot water, and included eco-friendly shower products. Escape to the charm of rustic accommodations, where simplicity meets serenity. Nestled in nature, our cozy retreat offers a genuine escape from the hustle, inviting you to unwind in the embrace of natural beauty. Embrace the allure of simplicity, with thoughtfully designed spaces that blend seamlessly with the surrounding environment. Experience a retreat where rustic charm meets modern comfort, creating a unique haven for relaxation and rejuvenation. This retreat space is intentionally close to nature. There is no light pollution which means extraordinary starlit skies. There are no street lamps, only minimal motion lighting in key areas. You may encounter the occasional insect, frog song, or glimpse of wildlife (deer, birds) gentle reminders that you are sharing space with the natural world. The retreat is also pesticide free, keeping the land and our visitors healthier. This is a peaceful, rustic sanctuary where simplicity supports nervous system calm. If you appreciate quiet, dark skies, fresh mountain air, and a bit of earthy charm that inspires joy and wonder, you will likely feel right at home here.
Venue
Inner Wolf Retreat Space
5 ★ 98 Reviews

Situated in the mountains near Mars Hill, this retreat leans into rawness, authenticity, and a spirit of self-discovery that feels genuinely refreshing in a world full of polished wellness brands....Timber-frame structures, natural materials, and artistic touches throughout the property create an environment that feels alive and intentional. Every corner of this retreat seems designed to spark something in you....Participants often describe their time here as genuinely life-changing.
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Free Parking
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Accommodation
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We have 5 simple and comfortable rooms that encourage getting back to center. One rooms is a double twin, two rooms have 3 beds to a room, shared retreat style, unless you book with a partner and can be 2 to a room, depending on the number of people signed up and for an additional fee. One tiny home and one cabin can be booked for a private cabin or shared with a partner. There is no 5G, no TVs, though we do have cell service and WiFi if needed. Our restroom facilities are simple and comfortable--our restroom trailer is mere steps from each room, our CLEAN AND SERVICED WEEKLY portaloo shared only by your new friends at the retreat, and a composting toilet in the shower room. All overnight rooms have an chamber pot for ease at night if needed. The cabin has its own composting toilet, kitchen, and shower. Our shared shower room has spa-like luxury with a rainhead and handheld showerhead, very hot water, and included eco-friendly shower products.
Meals

Meals provided
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Diets catered
Vegan · Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Nut Allergy Friendly · Diabetic Friendly
We focus the menu on nourishing, plant-based recipes that are grounding, have a nod to Ayurveda, and encourage slowing down. Friday Dinner of roasted root vegetables, savory pinto beans, and homemade Honey Mama's chocolate to open the heart center. Breakfast of gourmet spiced oatmeal, fruit, and cinnamon bread Saturday and yogurt choices topped with granola and fruit Sunday. Saturday Vegetarian Lunch of red lentil, mushroom, kale, and carrot soup, with bread and garden salads. Saturday Vegetarian Dinner of Idaho and Sweet Potato Bar, fresh garden salads, and gourmet mac salad and Southwestern Salad. Healthy snacks and fruit are also provided, along with coffee, tea, and filtered well water throughout the weekend. For specific dietary needs, please let us know. There is a communal kitchen, fridge, freezer, microwave, stove, and propane grill available if you need to supplement with your own food.
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Host

Dawn Sagonias
Asheville, NC, USA
Dawn Sagonias is the founder and retreat director of Inner Wolf Retreat Space, a nature-based retreat center in the mountains near Asheville, North Carolina. For the past five years, she has created a...
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English
Teaching for 3 days
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What's Included
Retreat Programming
Meals
Lodging (unless commuter option is selected)
Not Included
Flights
Transportation to the Retreat, unless arranged for a fee
FAQs
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 30 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 30 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 30 days before the retreat begins.
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