For deep feelers and divergent minds committed to social justice and collective liberation.

Living with a deep sensitivity to injustice amid constant exposure to moral injury can take a toll. The vigilance, grief, and responsibility we feel can grow heavy and lead to burn out.

This retreat invites you to set the load down for a few days—to rest, connect, play, and strengthen our courage together.

We’ll stay in a mountaintop home outside Charlottesville, where nourishing meals, cozy fireside chats, hot tub soaks, and a slower rhythm invite your nervous system to settle.

Over five days, we’ll explore what it means to care in sustainable ways through gentle yoga, community discussion, time with nature, and creative expression. Together, we’ll:

• Reset your nervous system and nurture your body.

• Connect with others who share your care and humanity.

• Explore practices to prevent burnout and sustain your work.

• Reclaim joy, spark creativity, and return home restored.

This retreat is for deep feelers and divergent minds who care about social justice and feel the cumulative weight of moral injury. It offers a space to rest, process, and connect with others who understand.

You may be deeply involved in advocacy, organizing, or a helping profession. Maybe you’re newer to justice work, still exploring where you fit and how to contribute.

The scope or scale of your role doesn’t matter. What’s important is a sincere commitment to human dignity and collective liberation, paired with respect for varied capacities, strengths, and forms of contribution.

Many attendees may identify as highly sensitive, introverted, or neurodivergent. Anyone willing to honor different needs, styles of processing, and ways of participating is welcome.

A Mountaintop Retreat in the Clouds

This retreat takes place on 33 acres, about an hour from Charlottesville and hiking havens such as the Appalachian Trail and Shenandoah National Park.

We'll stay in a 6-bedroom, 3-bathroom home, which offers single and shared rooms, across three floors. Each floor has a full bathroom, averaging 3-4 guests per bathroom.

The setting offers sweeping views and quiet refuge with an 8-person hot tub, fire tables, wraparound deck, and peaceful sit spots in the gardens.

Indoors you'll also find plentiful cozy spaces for solitude and shared gathering with two living rooms, a fireplace, library, den, and yoga shala.

Our chef, Anjali Sunita, is will prepare fresh, gently-seasoned, and easy-to-digest vegetarian dishes based in the tradition of Ayurveda.

While the menu will not include meat, proteins such as eggs, yogurt, and cheese will be served. You are also welcome to bring snacks and may store small items in the fridge.

Day 1: Thursday
3:00-4:00 – Arrive & settle
5:00-6:30 – Opening circle
6:30-7:30 – Welcome dinner
7:30-8:30 – Restorative yoga

Days 2-4: Friday – Sunday
8:00-9:00 – Breakfast
10:00-11:15 – Enlivening yoga
11:30-12:30 – *Rotating offering 
12:30-1:30 – Lunch
1:30-5:00 – Free time
5:00-6:15 – Restorative yoga
6:30-7:30 – Dinner

Day 5: Monday
8:00-9:00 – Breakfast
9:00-10:00 – Closing circle
11:00-11:30 – Check-out

*We’ll observe silent mornings until breakfast.

*Rotating Offering: Each day offers a different creative or contemplative practice (ex: journaling, art-making, nature time, expressive arts).

*Evenings are yours to enjoy as you wish—soak in the hot tub, sit by the fire, play a board game, or simply rest.

Read the FULL policy and terms: Yoga Retreat Agreement

Our cancellation policy helps ensure fairness and consistency for all clients while supporting the sustainability of our retreats. Adhering to this policy allows us to cover costs related to admin work, processing fees, non-refundable expenses, and the efforts required to refill cancelled spots.

Trip Cancelled by Participant

• Deposits are non-refundable/non-transferable.

• If cancelled more than 60 days before the retreat, we will issue a full refund of any payments made (excluding your deposit).

• If cancelled 31 to 59 days before the retreat, 50% of payments made may be applied to another retreat (excluding your deposit).

• If you cancel within 30 days of the retreat, you forfeit your entire payment.

Trip Postponed by MNR Retreat, LLC

We reserve the right to cancel the retreat if minimum registration is not met. In this case, we will fully refund all payments, including your deposit. We recommend booking flights only after the retreat is confirmed.

We may make reasonable itinerary changes or postpone the retreat if necessary for the safety and well-being of participants. If the retreat is postponed due to circumstances such as pandemics, weather, political unrest, or other unforeseen conditions, all payments will be applied to the same retreat on future dates.

Participants are responsible for the cost of their own transportation to the retreat. We can arrange transfers with advanced notice.

Location: 164 Spring Branch Lane, Free Union, VA 22940

By Car:
The house is accessed via several miles of steep, gravel road. Daylight arrival is advised. A 4WD or AWD vehicle is best; sedans are okay if you’re comfortable with mountain roads. The owner will also gladly meet you at a cafe at the bottom of the mountain to guide you up.

By Plane or Train:
The nearest airport is Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO), about 40 minutes away. Charlottesville Amtrak station is about 60 minutes from the retreat.

Ground Transfer:
If you prefer not to drive, transfers from the airport or train station can be arranged for an a fee:

• $75 one-way per vehicle

• Accommodates up to 6 passengers

• The $75 rate is per vehicle (not per person). Thus, the cost can be shared with others.

Check-In: Thursday, November 12th at 3:00 PM

Check-Out: Monday, November 16th at 11:30 AM

In mid-November, expect pleasant fall days (around 60°F), chilly evenings, and mountain mornings that invite sweaters, tea, and slow starts.

Typical Temperatures

• Highs: 50s°F-60s°F

• Lows: 40s°F-50s°F

To support a safe and focused retreat environment and dynamic, we ask that guests refrain from bringing alcohol or other drugs. This helps maintain a clear, shared container for the group and honors participants who may be in substance use recovery. For exceptions such as medical marijuana, please reach out to discuss before the retreat.