Fall Into Stillness
A Weekend Retreat Rooted in Plant Wisdom, Ceremony & Community
Step into the gateway of sacred pause, guided by the medicine of the Earth
Join us in a weekend immersion to explore shamanic plant wisdom woven with the supportive practices of yoga, breath work, herbalism & ritual in 30+ acres of protected forest in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
October 8th - 11th, 2026
Location details to be sent upon registration.
Marshall, North Carolina (~ 30 mins outside of Asheville)
To All my Relations:
Walking the Path of Service Together
Our Intention for this Work
This retreat is an invitation to slow down through the return to simplicity. At the heart of all our offerings, our intention is to create a supportive space for you to explore the art of receiving. From this place of reception, a stillness can shine forth enough for you to listen to the natural intelligence of your own psyche.
Align to Nature’s Rhythm
As cyclical beings, it’s important we honor and align with the cycles of nature. Autumn signifies the transition to seasons of rest and rejuvenation. As the leaves change color and eventually fall to the ground, nature prepares for winter's symbolic death. On the surface, the trees appear as dead. In actuality, they’re very much alive, have turned inward to prepare for a period of inner transformation and reconfiguration. We too are invited into this space alongside the rhythms of the natural world.
The Invitation.
When we constantly give without creating the space for recharge, we become like a battery that has no juice left.
There are many wisdom systems that support this…
Yoga speaks about the balance between Ida and Pingala, HA and THA (masculine and feminine).
Shamanic traditions speak about ayni or reciprocity (the mutual exchange of give and take).
In Chinese Medicine, it’s yin and yang (active vs. passive).
Move too far towards one extreme, and it depletes the vital life force energy that sustains you.
A Glimpse Into the Weekend
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Day 1: Ground and Connect
4:00 pm: Arrival to center
Dinner and Opening Ceremony
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Day 2: Prepare the Vessel
Kambo Medicine Ceremony
Lunch and Free Time
Herbalism & Plant Spirit Workshop
Plant Baths
Dinner
Restorative Yoga and Meditation
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Day 3: Commune with Grandfather
We will start by opening the space, and setting intentions.
The ceremony will be intuitively guided as we move through four altars, each guided by a different element. These altars will hold the structure of the container, and offer space for prayers, offerings, songs, as well as opportunities for silence and introspection.
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Day 4: Integrate
Self-Reflection, Journaling and Free Time
Free Flow Sauna & Cold Plunge
Cacao, Rebirthing Breathwork & Closing Integration circle
Brunch
Departure
What’s Included
Kambo Frog Medicine (Optional)
Kambo is an Amazonian ritual derived from the natural secretion of a tree frog that inhabits the jungle. It’s a supportive medicine to initiate a detoxification as part of the preparation process of the vessel.
All Day Plant Sacrament Ceremony
All Day Plant Sacrament Ceremony out in nature connecting to the land, surroundings and one another. We will journey through four altars each pertaining to a particular element inviting in songs, prayers, offerings, and silence.
Herbalism & Plant Spirit Workshop
You’ll step into the world of medicinal herbs and cultivate a lasting relationship with plant allies.
Through this hands-on workshop, you’ll craft natural remedies to strengthen your immune system and uplift your spirit as we transition into the stillness of winter.
Free Flow Sauna & Cold Plunge
Hot and cold therapy to support the continued release and integration after ceremony. Situated amongst the trees with the flow of running river water in the background - an environment conducive to silence and self-reflection.
Restorative Yoga & Meditation
Wind down for the evening with a restorative yoga practice to give the nervous system space to take an exhale, and to cultivate stillness as a tool and practice to support ceremony.
Breathwork & Cacao Integration
A rebirthing breath work session with the support of the plant ally, Cacao followed by an integration circle with space to share amongst community and discuss practical ways to integrate the insight from ceremony into your life.
Energetic Exchange: $1,200 - $1,500
Step 1: Fill out the application below
Step 2: Upon receipt, we will reach out to set up a connection call
Step 3: Following our call, you will receive a connection email with preparation, payment and location details
Step 4: Send $500 deposit or Pay in Full
If you’re interested in attending, but funds are an issue right now, please reach out to see what we can work out.
Limited scholarship opportunities available.
The retreat will be held at a private residence nestled in the serene mountains of Marshall, North Carolina. The center offers an escape from the chaos of everyday life to experience peace and tranquility.
Accommodations
The accommodations for the weekend will be glamping-style to align with a return to simplicity and to be fully immersed in the elements. We’ve found that this can support in fully directing your energy towards the medicine, the prayers, and the interconnectedness of all.
Meet your Guides.
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Katie Rinaldi
Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapist, Soul Doula, Kambo Practitioner, Medicine Woman and Ceremonialist
Forever a student of Life, Katie walks her path with curiosity, ease, and grace. Her deeper purpose emerged not through seeking but through surrender—when she opened her heart to receive the natural unfolding of her dharma. She serves as a bridge between weaving the ancient with the modern to empower others to lead more authentic and intentional lives.
In 2015, after experiencing the grind of corporate America in NYC, she was left feeling burned out, unfulfilled and disconnected. Determined to regain her sovereignty holistically, she immersed herself in many different cultures and ways of living. She became fascinated with studying and integrating many practices and techniques from a variety of traditions, including Shamanic and Indigenous practices as well as Yoga. She brings over 4 years of experience as a facilitator guiding plant and animal medicine ceremonies.
She is deeply devoted to Washuma, one of her greatest teachers and allies on this Earth. Katie is honored to be of service through providing the space and medicine for others to open to their full potential.
She is committed to sharing this work with integrity and dedicated to preservation of the indigenous roots from which she learned.
In deep love and gratitude…
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Catalina Montes
RYT-500 Yoga Teacher, Rebirthing Breathwork Guide, Certified Sensual Embodiment Facilitator, Medicine Musician and Artist, Naturopathy and Clinical Herbalism Student
Catalina offers immersive, earth-based retreats and healing spaces designed to help you come back to your body and your truth. Her work is guided by ancestral wisdom, sacred plants, and her own journey of deep transformation from burnout to conscious living in the Sacred Valley of Peru. Through yoga, breathwork, buddhist meditation and ceremony, Catalina creates environments for rest, renewal and remembrance.
