EXHALE: A Fall Retreat for Women: Rest, Release & Renewal

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EXHALE: A Fall Retreat for Women: Rest, Release & Renewal
Elohee, GA
Oct 16 - 18, 2026
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Melba Payan
$850
Deposit: $300

About this trip

  

 

Join me for a deeply nourishing two-night women's retreat, October 16-18, 2026, nestled in the breathtaking mountains of North Georgia.

EXHALE is an invitation to step away from the demands of daily life and immerse yourself in a weekend devoted to rest, reflection, movement, and renewal. Surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage, crisp mountain air, and the serene beauty of Elohee Retreat Center, you’ll be supported in releasing what feels heavy and reconnecting with what truly matters.

When was the last time you truly exhaled?

Not just physically—but emotionally, mentally, and energetically.

The pressure.
The responsibility.
The expectations.
The mental load.
The constant doing.

This retreat is for the woman who is ready to put it all down, soften her grip, and return to herself.

As autumn unfolds, nature reminds us that letting go is not an ending—it is a rhythm. The trees release their leaves. The earth slows. Everything begins to soften into stillness.

EXHALE is an invitation to do the same.

Through yoga, meditation, breathwork, time in nature, nourishing meals, women’s circles, and spacious time for rest, you’ll be guided into deep release and gentle reconnection with yourself.

During our weekend together, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Exhale the stress you've been carrying

  • Exhale the pressure to be everything for everyone

  • Exhale the expectations, obligations, and mental clutter

  • Exhale into rest, presence, and possibility

  • Exhale into a deeper relationship with yourself

This is more than a retreat.

It's a sacred pause.

A chance to step away from the noise and remember what it feels like to breathe deeply, move slowly, and reconnect with yourself.

Arrival: Friday, October 16, 2026, at 2 PM. We begin at 4 PM.
Departure: Sunday, October 17, 2026, 2 pm

No yoga or meditation experience is necessary. All are welcome.

Take a deep breath.

You've carried enough.

It's time to exhale.

ACCOMODATIONS AND PRICING

 

The Thanksgiving House was the original structure at Elohee. With six bedrooms and four bathrooms, it sleeps up to thirteen people. It offers two community rooms with fireplaces, a kitchen and dining room, as well as a meditation/yoga room.  The outdoor patio has a fireplace and overlooks a 100-foot waterfall and a small pool.


The Thanksgiving House is nestled in a Rich Cove Forest niche which supports a wide range of trees and plants.  Red maple, oak, basswood, and poplar are only a few of the types of trees growing here. Spring wildflowers and medicinal herbs flourish here. Mosses and rotting logs make the damp forest floor suitable for a wide variety of salamanders and one of the most diverse ecosystems found outside the tropics. 


The Thanksgiving House is situated next to a 100-ft. waterfall, and about a 10-minute walk from Bald Mountain. It has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 indoor fireplaces, 1 outdoor fireplace, and a meeting space that comfortably fits 10-13 people.

 

This is an All-Inclusive Retreat (see what’s included below): 

  • Queen Suite (queen bed, private room, shared bathroom)

    • Single Occupancy: $1250

    • Double Occupancy: $950 per person (must book alongside another guest, must share a bed)

  • Shared Room (twin bed, shared room, shared bathroom)

    • $900/person

  • Shared Room (TRIPLE- twin bed, shared room, shared bathroom)

    • $850/person

  • King Suite (king bed, private room, private bathroom)

    • Single Occupancy: $1450

    • Double Occupancy: $1150 per person(must book alongside another guest, must share a bed)

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

 

  • 3 days/2 nights accommodations in the Thanksgiving House.
  • Twice daily yoga and meditation offerings 
  • All meals per day made with fresh, local ingredients (most special diet requirements can be accommodated)
  • Tea Service throughout the day
  • Free Unlimited Wi-Fi Access
  • Guided hike and access to multiple hiking trails, including waterfalls and streams
  • Use of the naturally-filtered pond at the top of Bald Mountain

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?

 

  • Transportation to and from Elohee
  • Spa treatments and/or Reiki Sessions (you can book these through Elohee)
  • Optional Excursions
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About your organizer

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Melba Payan
Melba discovered yoga in 2016, finding healing from years of stress and anxiety. The powerful mind-body connection through movement and breath transformed her life, inspiring her to share yoga's benefits with others. A 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance, Melba completed her training at Johns Creek Yoga. She holds additional certifications in Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Trauma Sensitive Yoga. Melba is also a Reiki Master and facilitates Sacred Women's Circles. Passionate about making yoga accessible to all, Melba create

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