If you’ve been feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of what’s next, this is your space to reset, reconnect, and walk away with clarity on how to move forward.
This retreat is for you if:
• You’ve outgrown your current season but don’t know what’s next
• You’re constantly pouring into others and feel disconnected from yourself
• You’re craving clarity, but everything feels noisy or overwhelming
• You’re ready to stop overthinking and start moving with intention
This is not for you if:
• You’re looking for a vacation or escape
• You’re not open to doing deeper inner work
• You want quick fixes instead of real transformation
This isn’t just a retreat where you relax and go back to the same life.
This is a turning point. A space intentionally designed to help you:
• Slow down enough to hear yourself again
• Regulate your nervous system so you can think clearly
• Process what’s been weighing on you
• Reconnect to who you are and what you actually want
By the end of this experience, you will:
• Have clearer direction on your next step in life or career
• Feel grounded, calm, and back in control of yourself
• Understand what’s been keeping you stuck, and how to move through it
• Reconnect with your confidence and inner voice
• Leave with a renewed sense of energy, clarity, and intention
This retreat includes:
• Private luxury accommodations in a mountain setting
• Chef-prepared meals designed to nourish and support your body
• Guided workshops and integration sessions
• Movement, breathwork, and nervous system regulation practices
• Sound healing experiences
• Grounding and restorative rituals
• Time for rest, reflection, and meaningful connection
Imagine waking up in a quiet, beautiful space, without the usual noise, pressure, or responsibilities pulling at you. Over the course of this retreat, you’ll be guided through intentional sessions designed to help you slow down, release what’s been weighing on you, and reconnect with yourself in a real way. This isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about coming back to who you already are, with clarity.
If you’ve been telling yourself:
“I just need time to think”
“I’ll figure it out later”
“I know something needs to change, but I’m not ready yet…”
This is your moment to stop waiting. Because nothing changes until you create space for it to.
Reserve your spot now, limited spaces available.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, foggy, or weighed down, Carla helps you release the emotional and energetic tension your body has been holding, the kind you can’t think or talk your way out of. Her sessions help you feel lighter, clearer, and more connected to yourself again.
With nearly 30 years of experience in holistic healing, nervous system work, and intuitive energy practices, Carla brings a grounded, deeply supportive approach to helping you let go of what’s been keeping you stuck and reconnect with your inner clarity.
If you’ve been feeling heavy, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself, Dahlia guides you through a powerful energy‑healing experience that helps your body release what it’s been holding onto, the stress, tension, and emotional weight you can’t think your way out of.
Her work blends grounding energy practices, sound healing, and intuitive guidance to help you feel lighter, clearer, and more connected to your inner wisdom. This is the kind of shift you feel in your body, a deep exhale, a sense of relief, a return to yourself.
With a background in psychology and crisis counseling, Dahlia creates a safe, steady space for deep internal reset. You’ll leave her session with more clarity, calmer, and a renewed sense of who you are.
Darius isn’t just a chef, he’s the heart behind Down Home Comfort Café, a beloved spot in Woodbridge, VA known for soulful, comforting meals that make people feel at home. He brings that same warmth, care, and Southern hospitality to the retreat.
For three days, you won’t have to cook, plan meals, or clean up. Darius prepares eight grounding, chef‑crafted meals that help your body relax and feel safe again, which is essential for emotional healing.
His food is more than food.
It’s comfort.
It’s care.
It’s a moment to breathe.
Most people don’t realize how much mental and emotional energy goes into feeding themselves and everyone else. At the retreat, Darius takes that weight off your shoulders completely. You get to sit down, be served, and actually enjoy your meals, something many people haven’t experienced in years.
You’ll leave feeling nourished, grounded, and supported from the inside out.
If you’ve been feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure of what your body is trying to tell you, Denise guides you back to your inner clarity. Through grounding practices like candle gazing, herbal connection, and simple ritual work, she helps you slow down, breathe, and reconnect with the part of you that knows what you need.
Her sessions create a peaceful, sacred space where your mind quiets, your body softens, and your intuition becomes easier to hear. You’ll leave feeling clearer, calmer, and more connected to yourself, like you’ve finally come home to your own inner guidance.
If your mind has been racing, your body has been tense, or you’ve been moving through life on autopilot, Dominique guides you into a deep, restorative reset. Through sound healing and intentional breathwork, she helps your nervous system settle, your thoughts quiet, and your body soften.
Her session creates a soothing, heart‑centered space where you can release stress, reconnect with yourself, and feel grounded again. You’ll leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more centered, like you finally have room to breathe.
Support with candle gazing, incense crafting, and connecting to the energetic wisdom of herbs for ritual and restoration with Denise.
Immersive sound bath sessions to anchor the retreat in vibrational healing, nervous system regulation, and deep energetic alignment with Dominique.
Support in grounding and recalibration through guided meditation and intuitive energy healing practices with Carla.
A mindful nourishment session with Darius exploring food as ritual and grounding. All dietary restrictions and allergies will be accommodated.
Nicole will lead ceremonies, support integration, and hold a safe, intentional space for grounding and alignment.
October 24–27, 2026 | Massanutten, Virginia
Escape to a private luxury chalet in Massanutten, Virginia for a long weekend designed to help you reset, refocus, and reconnect with what matters most. Over four days, you’ll step away from daily demands and immerse yourself in an experience built around clarity, intention, and personal growth.
This retreat blends guided workshops, reflective sessions, movement, and spacious downtime, all curated to help you realign with your goals, strengthen your sense of direction, and return home feeling refreshed and empowered. The environment is relaxed, supportive, and designed to give you room to breathe, think, and elevate your next chapter.
Whether you’re seeking inspiration, momentum, or a meaningful reset, this retreat offers a beautiful setting and a thoughtfully crafted schedule to help you rise into your next level.
Our retreat takes place across two stunning, design‑forward luxury chalets just a 4‑minute walk apart. Together, they offer 12 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and over 6,500 sq ft of beautifully curated space for rest, connection, and transformation.
Spacious king suites and thoughtfully designed shared rooms
Mountain‑view decks with lounge seating and fire pits
Two private hot tubs for evening relaxation
Cozy theater rooms for downtime and connection
Vibrant game lounges with pool, shuffleboard, and arcade games
Fully stocked kitchens + coffee/tea bars
High‑speed WiFi and dedicated workspaces
EV chargers at both homes
These twin chalets blend elegance, comfort, and intentional design — creating the perfect environment for grounding, reflection, and the transformational work of the retreat.
Three nights in a private luxury chalet
Your selected room type (Private King Suite, Shared Full Room, or Bunk Room)
Chef‑prepared meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and beverages
All workshops, group sessions, and guided activities
Morning movement and grounding practices
Retreat materials, journals, and supplies
Access to all retreat spaces, amenities, and group activities
A welcoming, supportive environment designed for connection and personal growth
Transportation to and from Massanutten, Virginia
Travel insurance
Personal purchases or off‑site activities
Additional nights outside the retreat dates
This retreat is ideal for adults who want time and space to reset, gain clarity, reconnect with themselves, and step into their next season with confidence and intention.
No prior experience with workshops or personal development is required — just an openness to explore and invest in yourself.
Dr. Nicole DaCosta Praino created Rise & Realign because she needed it and it didn't exist yet.
She knows what it feels like to be high functioning on the outside and quietly falling apart on the inside, to keep moving because stopping felt too risky. That tension is exactly what this retreat was designed to interrupt.
Nicole is a nervous system coach, somatic practitioner, and founder of Infinite Elevation Coaching, with a doctorate in Organizational Leadership and years of experience holding space for people ready to stop performing and start actually living. She doesn't just facilitate transformation, she's lived it.
Rise & Realign is the space she wished someone had created for her.
Now she's created it for you.
