Name: Yogini Stephanie Retreats
Item: Yogini Stephanie Retreats
Author: stoler

Join me for a soulful yoga & meditation retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains, located just twenty minutes north of Asheville, North Carolina. Our beautiful studio and accommodations are housed in a recently remodeled historic church in the center of the tiny and charming town of Marshall. We practice yoga twice daily with a mix of Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, and Gentle Yoga along with guided meditations.

On Thursday and Saturday afternoons, we get our heart rates up with a challenging hike on a nearby trail (*weather permitting). Our delicious and nourishing meals are whole, organic, and lacto-vegetarian. We can also accommodate gluten-free and vegan diets with advance notice.

In this retreat, we will explore the mind and body, share some delicious and nutritious meals, get out into nature, have fun and laugh.

Local Area

Our Soulful Retreats take place in the center of Marshall, a small and charming town in the mountains of Western North Carolina, situated along the banks of the French Broad River and just twenty minutes north of Asheville. The town is rich in history, scenery, outdoor activities and mountain culture.

Within walking distance of our retreat center, you will find a local brewery, coffee shop, an historical county courthouse, old-timey stores, art galleries, shops with unique home decor and gifts, a Sunday farmers market, and more. Marshall is fast-becoming a local hot-spot for artists and musicians with galleries, exhibits, shows and concerts around town.

Gourmet Vegetarian Meals
A long-time student of the culinary arts, Stephanie has taken cooking classes in India, Mexico, Italy, Thailand, the United States. Her creative vegetarian meals integrate these diverse influences with the use whole, organic, and local ingredients (when available) providing nourishment to your body and soul.

Sample breakfasts include:

Whole Oats with cinnamon apples, raisins, and walnuts with juice and coffee or tea.
Biscuits and Gravy with sweet potato, red onion, and cashew gravy.
Quiche of varying types and fruit salads.
Wholesome yogurt with raw honey, stewed prunes, and sunflower seeds.
Indian Kichari, an amazing porridge made from rice, lentils, green veggies, and ghee.
Sample lunches include:

Stuffed Roasted Peppers with rice, cheese, homemade tomato sauce, carrots, and onions served with Broccoli Slaw, Egg Salad, and a Roll.
Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie with lentils, mushrooms, and nuts in gravy along with a Spicy Carrot Dijon Salad, and Avocado Toast.
Polenta Pizza with zucchini, red onion, ricotta, mozzarella served with Sweet and Spicy Red Cabbage Salad, and Creamy Cauliflower soup.
Past dinners have included:

Veggie Enchiladas with homemade sauce and Taco Salad with walnut meat and avocado lime dressing.
Summer Veggie Pasta, a Mediterranean Salad with lentils, olives, tomatoes, onions, vinaigrette, Garlic Bread, and Watermelon Salad.
Rice and Quinoa bowl with Thai veggies, and homemade peanut sauce, Roasted Cabbage, and Mango with Sweet Coconut Rice.
Paneer Curry with rice, Dahl, a Mixed Veggie Salad, and Naan.
Served with Fresh Herbal Teas, Vitalized Water, Coffee and Juices.

Testimonials:

"I LOVED this retreat! Stephanie is so knowledgeable and you can tell she genuinely cares about your time there. The views are stunning, the atmosphere is relaxed and peaceful, and the food is phenomenal. Stephanie is a great yoga teacher and really helped me grow in my practice. I was able to do a headstand for the first time thanks to her clear instructions and attentiveness. She was so patient and encouraging. I was a bit insecure at first, but could tell she doesn’t judge and simply wants to help you grow. I wish I had been able to stay for longer, and I have already planned my next retreat with her." - Kelly, Los Angeles

"I love yoga with Stephanie! <3 Very present with and considerate of her students. Learning about her physical and spiritual transformation, and simply being in her presence, has inspired my own personal growth and evolution." - MaryAnne, Cape Town

"We had a great experience at this yoga retreat. We shared a room and it was very clean and enough space for two people. Stephanie was incredibly accommodating throughout our entire stay, whether it included meal planning and scheduling or just making sure that we were comfortable. The yoga classes were diverse and really helped us to advance our practice and learn new techniques that we will now use. The hotel was close to the beach, so it was the perfect vacation location. Samai itself is pretty quiet, but close to Montanita, as well as Puerto Lopez for a day trip to Isla de la Plata. We highly recommend this retreat!" - Vita, New York City

"I love yoga with Stephanie! Very present and considerate of her students. Not only is she an awesome yoga teacher, she is also an amazing vegetarian chef. Always serving well balanced, clean, and nutritious meals! Her self love emanates and her good vibes radiate." - Dakota, Olon, Ecuador

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