Rebirth at Firecreek

Vol. 003

Spring is quickly vying for the top spot of our favorite season in the Blue Ridge mountains. This spring has been quite beautiful and full of new little beings. More on our new baby Lotus below. This year, the season feels particularly meaningful, as it marks 5 years of our stewarding Firecreek.

Five years ago we drove up a gravel road in western North Carolina, stood on 65 acres of sacred land, and said yes before we fully understood what we were saying yes to. No master plan. No guarantee. Just a deep knowing that we needed to make the leap before we talked ourselves out of it.

It was one of the best decisions we've ever made. It was also one of the hardest things we've ever done. Both are equally true.

RETREATS AND EVENTS

Our 2026 retreat schedule is nearly full, a couple summer and fall options outlined below.

All of our retreats are nature-based with a focus on well-being. These can include somatic and healing practices, leadership, women’s and men’s work, learning an art or refining a craft, growing food, and culinary-focused retreats. What unites them all is the experience of coming home to yourself by slowing down, cultivating a sense of well-being, and carrying that energy out into the world.

If you are having financial challenges, we will work with you to ensure you are able to join a retreat here.

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UPCOMING RETREATS

Camp Retreat

August 27th - 31st | Courtney McDonald and Marissa Lew

Camp Retreat is a thoughtfully curated mountain yoga retreat set in the serene landscapes of North Carolina this August; an immersive experience designed to help you reset, move, and fully recharge. Nestled in nature, far from the noise of everyday life, this retreat offers a balance of energizing movement, deep restoration, and meaningful connection. The overall atmosphere channels nostalgic summer camp energy, but reimagined for adults seeking wellness, balance, and joy. It’s relaxed, a little playful, and deeply grounding all at once.

Hold Nothing

October 15th - 19th | Elena Brower

Step into a spacious invitation to come home to yourself at Hold Nothing, a transformative retreat hosted by internationally recognized author, teacher and artist, Elena Brower, at Firecreek Retreat. Rooted in the deep inquiry of her acclaimed, best selling book, Hold Nothing, this retreat offers a potent and tender chance to soften, release the stories that hold you back, and meet the reality of our lives with presence, curiosity, and heart. It also affords a rare opportunity to study with Elena in an intimate group setting.

If you, or someone you know, is interested in hosting a retreat, family gathering, or wedding here, please reach out. Summer is a splendid time to organize family retreats or getaways with friends. We offer entire compound rentals and can tailor to your needs. Creating collaborative art on the canvas of this enchanted land, is deeply meaningful.

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LIFE ON THE HOMESTEAD

Lotus Arrives

We have our first baby goat born on site here. Lotus. She’s a Nigerian Dwarf and has added a tremendous amount of joy and cuteness to the barn and farm.

We bought our first goats including Lily, Lotus’ mom, as a kid back in 2022, which makes this first even more special.

Spring Bloom

We hosted our first farm dinner of the season in Ginkgo the Greenhouse. It was a 5 course delight, by chef Spring McKenzie, highlighted with lion’s mane mushroom soup and jerk catfish with foraged ramps.

Firefly Feast

Our next farm dinner, Firefly Feast, is June 13th. We’ll be eating local, organic goodness, family style, outside and watching the magical firefly show which peaks mid June here. Families welcome.

Please reach out if you’d like to attend.