Release & Rest Retreat 2025

Saturday, Nov. 15 | 10:30am - 4pm

A fall community retreat for reflecting, moving gently, and practicing nourishing rest together.

You are invited to come release & rest. In this fall community retreat, we'll say yes to the invitation of the season to slow down and let go.

With a balance of guided group time and solo exploration, you can soften into whatever kind of rest you most need.

This is especially for you if you are…

  • Taking care of others;

  • Navigating ongoing health challenges; and/or

  • Feeling the overwhelm and grind of daily life

Retreat flow details:

  • Opening circle with guided accessible movement & meditation

  • Reflective journaling and intention-setting

  • Lunch gathering with a home-cooked meal (honoring food sensitivities & allergies)

  • Solo time for being in nature, wandering trails, writing, meditating, yoga, collaging, watching the birds… or just being

  • Afternoon tea and snack time

  • Closing circle for sharing & integrating the retreat experience


Retreat location:

The Trees Retreat Center
1701 Pleasant Green Rd.
Durham, NC 27705

Join us at the Release & Rest retreat to slow down and receive the gift of rest.

  • Cost: $95 - 150 sliding scale

  • Includes vegetarian lunch & afternoon snacks

Led by Lindsay Voorhees

Occupational therapist & Kripalu yoga teacher