Unplug.
AUGUST 21-23, 2026
3-Day Holistic Nature Retreat
Maryville, Tennessee
Unplug.
In today's fast-paced life, we rarely have an opportunity to slow down.
Our attention is constantly pulled in multiple directions, and our to-do list may extend beyond possibility. Yet, sometimes we have an opportunity to just stop, to exhale, to unplug.
Here is your opportunity.
Join us for a weekend of space and peace, where you will be nourished by home cooked meals, sleep in the comforts of our fully equipped yurts, and immerse yourself in the stillness of nature.
Your opportunity to step away from all the noise and be held by the stillness and wisdom of nature.
Schedule
Friday
3:30PM — Arrival
5:00PM — Opening Circle & Nature Walk to Springs
6:30PM — Dinner Together
Evening Fire & Gathering
Saturday
8:00AM — Gentle Yoga
9:00AM — Breakfast
10:30AM — Forest Labyrinth Walk & Reflection Circle
1:00PM — Lunch & Free Time
3:30PM — Forest Bathing: Shinrin Yoku
6:30PM — Farm to Table Dinner
Evening Fire & Gathering
Sunday
8:00AM — Gentle Yoga
9:00AM — Breakfast & Closing
11:00AM — Check out
Labyrinth Walk & Forest Bathing
A labyrinth is a single, winding path that leads you to the center and back out again, designed for slow, mindful walking. Unlike a maze, there are no wrong turns; just one continuous path that mirrors the twists and turns of life. Walking a labyrinth is a moving meditation that supports reflection, stress relief, and insight, inviting you to release what no longer serves you and reconnect with your inner wisdom, higher self, and belief system.
Forest Bathing is a type of Forest Therapy and simply means “taking in the forest atmosphere.” It is based on the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, to counter the burnout and negative health symptoms people experience from living in urban areas and working indoor desk jobs. Documented health benefits include reduced stress, heart rate and blood pressure, and improved concentration, creativity, and mood. Forest bathing invites us to slow down, open our senses and heart, create mindfulness and be in the present moment.
“This was an amazing experience - getting in tune with nature and myself- it was what I needed to let me find myself. I met the most amazing people (friends). This was the 1st time I had done meditation, something I will continue to do. The yoga was amazing and also new to me. I feel so light. I look forward to going back each year to unplug and recharge. Thank you Jessi and Mary! ”
- Tamara
Accommodations
PRIVATE
SHARED
An Unplugged Experience
For this retreat, we will turn off the WiFi, silence the phones, and listen.
Your retreat leaders will have service in case of any needs or emergencies, so you can relax. Together we will enjoy a nature walk in silence, an outdoor Labyrinth walking meditation, and a Forest Bathing experience.
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AUGUST 21-23, 2026
$695
Shared Yurt
**If you want to come with a friend/partner and share a yurt you would each pay the shared yurt rate**
$850
Private Yurt
All packages include
Three nights lodging at Seven Springs Retreat Center
Daily yoga, meditation, and guided unplug practices
Three nourishing vegetarian meals each day
Workshops designed to support digital detox and mindful living
Access to forest trails, natural springs, and the wood-fired sauna
Evening campfires and community gatherings
Time to rest, reflect, and reconnect with nature
Retreat Add-Ons
Enhance your retreat experience with optional add-ons. Prices listed are per person.
60-Minute Massage — $135 *
(gratuity included)90-Minute Massage — $185 *
(gratuity included)90-Minute Massage & Organic Facial- $195
(gratuity included)Additional Night Stay — $125
(lodging only, meals not included)
Add these options during checkout when registering.
*Choose from traditional table massage or Thai yoga massage (see more info on Thai massage below).
What is Thai massage?
Often described as a blend of massage and assisted yoga, Thai massage is done fully clothed- combining gentle stretching, acupressure, and facilitated movement to help release tension, increase flexibility, and deepen relaxation.
Add on a Thai massage to your retreat experience!
Meet your Facilitators
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Jessi was born and raised on the land of Seven Springs. She completed her first YTT200 in 2007 and her YTT300 in 2012. She co-founded Kula Collective Yoga School and Seven Springs in 2015. Jessi has always loved to combine elements of dance and natural movement with traditional yogic sequencing. She incorporates attention to rhythm of the breath, and allows for organic movement to flow in each pose. She is passionate about anatomy and physiology and especially women's health.
Her first son was born in 2018, and since that time, Jessi has dedicated herself to learning more about birth and birth keeping, as well as focused on creating support circles for women. She has trained as a Birth Doula and Post-partum Doula, and she is passionate about Pre and Post Natal Yoga.
Most of all, Jessi believes yoga is a holistic practice that can benefit every woman, and while the asana practice may have brought her into the yoga path, Jessi now enjoys exploring the subtler aspects of the yoga journey through ceremony and circle.
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Mary first moved to the land of Seven Springs in 1976. For 20 years, she, along with her husband Herman, started a Greenhouse & Landscaping business, using the land to raise thousands of plants over the years. She then earned her Masters in Forestry & Environmental Policy at the University of Tennessee and worked for the US Forest Service throughout the US, Puerto Rico, and southeast Asia. Upon retirement, Mary has continued her passion for learning about and sharing nature, receiving her Naturalists Certification in 2018, Labyrinth Facilitation Certification in 2020 from Verditas, and Forest Therapy Guide Certification in Forest Bathing in 2021 from the Forest Therapy School.
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About Seven Springs
Seven Springs Retreat Center is a family-stewarded sanctuary in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Set on 128 acres of forest, meadow, and spring-fed water, it offers a quiet, natural environment for rest, reflection, and meaningful gathering.