Smoky Mountain National Park Hiking and Yoga Retreats

Highlights

• Hiking: The Smokies are home to nearly 900 miles of hiking trail. This means that there are trails accessible to all levels, from tranquil walks along flowing creeks to strenuous treks across jagged clifftops. Our hikes will be somewhere in the middle, they may be challenging to some and easier to others. It is our goal to make all participants feel comfortable and capable during this trip. Our expert hiking guides will ensure our hikes are as fun as they are educational! Hiking guides will spend time along the trail discussing the plants and animals that make the Smokies so unique.
• Yoga: The word “yoga” means union, and our yoga practice will explore the union between ourselves and the natural world. Practicing yoga outdoors allows the senses to explore new sights and sounds as we move our bodies in a way that realigns our souls. Each day we will have the opportunity to practice yoga after our hike. Our yoga practice will allow us to turn our focus inwards after the external exploration of the hiking trail. Yoga practices will be gentle and suitable for all levels of yogis.
• Camp Atagahi: Our home base for the weekend. The word “atagahi” is Cherokee for “place of healing waters”. We hope that you find healing and nourishment during your time spent here. This 90-acre property is home to 10 individual tent platforms. Each platform is elevated with stairs leading up to your spacious tent, can accommodate two people and has elevated cots. The tent platforms also have a canopy that covers a deck with lounge chairs so that you can enjoy the creek that flows by the tents. Camp Atagahi is also home to our “camp host”, who will be in charge of preparing meals throughout the retreat in our off grid commercial kitchen. Also on the property is the covered dining deck where we will be sharing our meals. Camp Atagahi is true “glamping” because of the bathhouse which boasts two private showers, toilets, and sinks, all with hot water.