at Laughing Waters

June 26-30th, 2025

Touching Earth: A Yoga Retreat for Women

Touching Earth: A Yoga Retreat for Women

Join Heather Irene Smith on the serene grounds of Laughing Waters for a retreat centered on rejuvenation and reconnection with our natural roots.

We will steep in the poetry of Mary Oliver, Rumi, and Thich Naht Hanh, along with Yoga’s ancient wisdom and the healing practices of asana, meditation, and kirtan (chanting mantras). We will reconnect profoundly with Earth’s wisdom, ourselves, and each other.

Breathe deeply, listen to the sound of roaring streams and waterfalls, relish the warmth of the sun on your skin, swim in pristine waters, and cultivate a deeper connection with the beauty of nature in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Click here for retreat schedule.

Space is limited. Please reserve your spot.

Abstract design featuring two hands swirling together, one in brown and the other in teal.
Flowing stream with rocks and stones piled on banks, lush green foliage surrounding

Map of Laughing Waters at Hickory Nut Forest, highlighting locations such as Big Waterfall, Wildcat Rock, Cliffs Trail, and various sites like a vineyard and community garden.

Yoga and Meditation classes guided by Heather Irene Smith

Person sitting on rock in a river with forested mountain background
Woman sitting on the floor playing a harmonium, laughing
Cozy rustic living room with wooden floors, a high wooden ceiling, large windows, two sofas, a rug, a wood-burning stove, and string lights.

ACCOMMODATIONS

All prices include daily meals

Early Bird Discount $100 off if paid in full by April 1st, 2025

Email Heather Irene at rootsongyogaschool@gmail.com and pay $300 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot.

Cozy bedroom with rustic wooden bed, green and navy bedding, ceiling fan, framed art, and bathroom entrance.
Cozy bedroom with a large bed, bedside table with a lamp, wall art, and a window with dark curtains.

Option A: Earth

King Bedroom with Private Bath

Single $1800

Double $1425 per person

Cozy bedroom with a bed, armchair, nightstand, lamp, ceiling fan, window with curtain, and wall art. Hardwood floor with small rug.

Option B: Water

King Bedroom with Shared Bath in Hallway

Single $1700

Double $1350 per person

Option C: Fire

Queen Bedroom with Shared Bath

Single $1600

Double $1275 per person

Rustic bedroom with wooden bed frame and patterned bedding
Bedroom with two wooden beds and red bedding, ceiling fan, wooden floor, framed pictures on the wall, and an adjoining bathroom with a vanity and curtains.

Option D: Air (Creekside Room downstairs)

Queen Bedroom with 1/2 Private Bath

Single $1600

Double $1275 per person

Option E: Space

Double Twin Bedroom with Private Bath

Double (shared) $1300 per person

Bed 1 - SOLD OUT

Bed 2- Available for $1300

Rustic wooden cabin with a waterwheel in a forest during autumn.

Option F: Rustic Grist Mill (cabin, no A/C, fan provided) +Kitchenette with Private Bath

Twin Loft $1100 (climb ladder) SOLD OUT

Full Bed $1250

Cozy wooden loft bedroom with a bed, window, and wall decor.
Cozy rustic bedroom with wooden walls, a bed with a dark quilt, decorative pillows, a window, and a ceiling light fixture.
Mountain landscape with green forests and misty valleys during sunrise
Rustic log cabin exterior with a large wooden water wheel, surrounded by lush greenery and yellow flowers in a forested setting.
Venmo payment QR code for Heather Irene with profile picture and username @Heather-Irene.

Camping- 4 SPACES AVAILABLE!

Camping on site is available for 4 people. Food and Classes included.

Retreat cost will be $700 per person.

Local Commuter- if you live locally and would like to attend the retreat, email Heather Irene at rootsongyogaschool@gmail.com for rates and options.

Scholarships and Donations-If you cannot attend the retreat, but would like to make a donation (any amount) to help provide scholarships for other women to attend, please Venmo @Heather-Irene.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Retreat Cost is All Inclusive
3 days, 4 nights lodging + 3 meals per day

Yoga Classes, Meditation, Kirtan, Fire Circle and Live Music, Hiking, Swimming, Community Satsang, and Poetry Workshops.

OUR MEALS
Gourmet, healthy and delicious meals will be provided by local Chef Katie Fiore (Fioreously Delicious). Vegetarian/Vegan and gluten free meal options are available upon request. Please inform Heather Irene of any dietary restrictions upon registration and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.


PLEASE NOTE: This retreat is alcohol and drug free, Please keep cell phones/smart watches off or in your room during classes/community gatherings.

Refund & Cancellation Policy
Refunds offered minus a $300 deposit. After May 1, 2025 refunds will only be granted if your space can be filled with a new participant. Should Heather Irene or Laughing Waters Retreat Center cancel the retreat for any reason, a full refund will be offered.
 

Registration:

To register please call, text or email Heather Irene-indicating which room you would like and send your nonrefundable deposit of $300 to reserve your space!

Final payments due by May 1st.

NO REFUNDS AFTER MAY 1st, unless your space has been filled by someone else.
rootsongyogaschool@gmail.com

Deposit may be sent via Venmo @Heather-Irene | Zelle | credit card or check.