The small Appalachian mountain town of Asheville is a place that marches to the beat of its own drum. Yoga retreats in North Carolina are still up and coming, but Asheville’s hipster vibe, rich history, and spectacular mountain scenery make it a great place to try something new.

Yoga and relaxation in Asheville, NC (Photo: Compass Hiking and Yoga via Facebook)
Yoga retreats in Asheville tend to be about getting into the great outdoors: hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway, enjoying the farm-to-table cuisine, and experiencing the explosion of fall colours. Get in touch with nature–and yourself–at one of these yoga retreats in Asheville and North Carolina:

Asheville Adventure and Asana Retreat
From $2,200/per person
Asheville Adventure and Asana Retreat offers enriching, inspiring, and fun yoga retreats in Asheville, North Carolina. Founders Chelsea and Sarah are yoga instructors from Seattle who enjoy exploring, drinking beer, and teaching yoga in a relaxed, non-judgemental atmosphere. You’ll stay at the beautiful Montreat Conference Center just in time for peak fall foliage in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Highlights of the retreat include Vinyasa yoga classes, a foraging experience, zipline tour, and Hot Springs visit plus a 30-minute massage. Asheville is known for its microbrewery culture, so beer will be a feature on this retreat. Accommodation, most meals, and scheduled excursions are included in the retreat price. Expect to make unforgettable memories and long-lasting friendships!

Compass Hiking and Yoga
From $1,400/ per person
Founder Kelsey Stoll created Compass Hiking and Yoga Retreats as a way to combine the beauty of the outdoors with the beauty and healing power of yoga practice. Every retreat brings together the benefits of hiking, healthy eating, meditation, and yoga to empower and rejuvenate you in a luxury environment. Highlights of the retreat include daily guided hikes, two yoga practices per day, cooking and reiki workshops, and guided meditation sessions. You’ll enjoy three meals per day prepared by their mind-body eating coach and private chef. Three nights of accommodation in a luxury private home, workshops, meals, and airport transfer are included in the retreat price.

Yogini Stephanie
From $390/ per person
Retreat host and yoga instructor Stephanie Toler arranges yoga retreats in Asheville, North Carolina emphasizing rejuvenation and the alignment of mind, body, and spirit. Her soulful yoga and meditation retreats are held from May to December and include two daily yoga and meditation classes, a local grounding hike, accommodation, and all meals. You have the option of shared and private accommodation in newly restored historic church in downtown Marshall. During your free time, you’ll have the option to hike, relax in the hot springs, or enjoy a visit to the local winery or brewery.