Come as you are, leave with much more.

“The Virginia Mountain Retreat” Fall Foliage, Crisp Mountain Air, Hiking, Yoga, Plant Based Meals, Downtown Dinner, Full Moon, Singing, Dancing, and Gathering with Friends under the stars! Join Sarika and Griffin for an adventure retreat of a lifetime.  

Accommodations: Your choice of bed in a stunning home peacefully located among the trees of the Appalachian mountains. Sleep every night to the soft roar of the creek and sounds of wildlife. 

Food: All meals included starting with dinner your first night and ending with breakfast your final day. Tastefully crafted, nutrient dense, gourmet meals cooked by chef Griffin and dinner one night at Lucky Restaurant in downtown Roanoke. 

Hiking: Three breathtaking optional day hikes ranging from easy to challenging. All hikes include elevation and climb. This retreat is for our adventure seekers or anyone looking to grow their love for hiking! Expect fall colors of reds, oranges, and yellows along with crisp mountain air. The mountains are calling you, and you must go! 

(Hiking details below and packing list provided after registration.)

Yoga: daily yoga practice and meditation to balance the energies of the day. Two aerial silk sound bowl baths at Sarika’s friend’s charming downtown studio.   

Culture: Explore downtown Roanoke’s plentiful shops and restaurants. Chocolate shops, Antique stores, Black Dog Salvage, clothing boutiques, second hand stores, co-ops, and other unique finds. Stroll through the historic city center to admire architecture and parks.

Belonging: The intention of this retreat is to travel as friends. We will bond and practice community in all of the most beautiful of ways! Even if you arrive knowing no one, you will leave with friends for a lifetime. If you are seeking solitude and alone time this may not be the retreat for you.

Special note: We’re taking you to where we fell in LOVE many moons ago! Virginia is our home state and we truly can’t wait to share this mountainous town’s magical offerings with you. This retreat has been years in the making, and finally the stars have aligned to make it happen. 

Hiking Information

** Please note, these are not professionally guided hikes. However, we have hiked these routes many times. They are well traveled and contain clear markings. If you choose to participate, this will be at your own risk and free will just as you would hiking a local trail with friends on the weekend. **

Mill Mountain Park (Roanoke Star Trail): This out and back trail offers an overlook view from one of Roanoke's marquis viewpoints, “the star.” At the overlook you will have a view of the surrounding Roanoke valley and can even see the peak of McAfee Knob off in the distance! This is an easy/moderate hike with elevation change of 800ft. We will also have the opportunity to experience this view point from the downtown perspective (looking up into the mountains) on our day filled with friendship, shopping, and gourmet dinner at Lucky Resturant. 3.7miles out and back. This trail is approximately 15 minutes drive from our accommodations. Hike time of 2-2.5 hours. 

Cascades National Recreation Area (Cascade Falls): highly scenic trail that meanders along Little Stoney Creek for approximately 2 miles until you reach the majestic 70 foot Cascade Falls. This is a moderately difficult hike with some added technicality due to the rocky terrain (as such, true hiking boots or trail shoes are recommended). We will journey along the creek bed trail taking in the lovely view and sounds of the year round roaring falls, enjoy time at the marquis fall with the opportunity for a cold plunge at the base of the falls or just simply taking in the views. We will trek back to the parking area and share a picnic lunch along the edge of the creek prior to heading back to the retreat house. 4 mi out and back. This trail is approximately 1 hours drive each direction from our accommodations. Hike time of 2.5-3.5 hours. 

Appalachian Trail McAfee Knob via Catawba Sustainability Center: This is a challenging/moderately difficult 10.2 mi out and back route to one of the most photographed sections of the Appalachian trail. The view from the knob is truly stunning no matter the time of year. Lucky for us, mid October is peak fall foliage in the Virginia mountains so we will be welcomed at the top with the most picturesque scene of the Appalachian mountains. We will share a lovely lunch at the summit before trekking back to our vehicle and heading back to the retreat house. (Because of the length of this hike it is strongly recommended to utilize a true hiking pack to carry not only your food for the summit but extra clothing layers as conditions at the top will not have protection from the cool fall breeze while we enjoy the views and our lunch.) This trail is approximately 30 minutes drive from our accommodations. Hike time of approximately 5.5-7 hours. 

** All hike times include a steady pace with multiple breaks offered. These hikes are not a race, and will be completed in an enjoyable and mindful pace. **