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Horse Shoe Farm
Blue Ridge Mountains, NC
May 16-19, 2025
White Flag Retreats
Join White Flag in the Mountains
Our Fall Rētreatment will take place at the stunning Horseshoe Farm nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Escape the day to day and bring all of yourself to this sacred journey inward and hOMe to that which was never not there.
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Come as you are, free of any need to show up any certain way.
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Bring your heavy, bring your light, your grief, your joy.
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Bring your intention, bring your unwanted patterns.
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Bring what you want to manifest, and bring what you are ready to surrender and release.
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Maybe you dont even know where to begin or what all that means! That is ok too!
We will guide you through the journey _Uncover, Discover, Discard, Rēlease, Rēcover.
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Are there payment plans?Yes! Upon receipt of your $500 deposit, you may divide your remaining total into up to 4-6 separate payments. Total balance is due May15, 2024. You may want to elect the paymnet plan and divide your payments seasonally. So, deposit now, then Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring! You are welcome to pay in full at any time. Cannot wait to take this journey with you! xx
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What does the cost cover?6 night stay at the Yobaba Lounge Retreat Center, in the Medieval village of Chalabre. Our White Flag Wellness gift bags which are always AMAZING! Kimberly's Align & Embody master class experience throughout the retreat as well as printed copy. Daily gentle morning/afternoon embodiment practices with Kimberly and Gertrud including the SHIFT practice in our private yoga shala. 6 gourmet breakfasts and 6 gourmet dinners. Group walking tour of the local medieval town & castle. Group transportation to another local castle & town. Group transportation and guide to the ancient local cave paintings.
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What isn't covered in the cost?Your airfare. All tips. Meals that are not listed above, including daily lunch. You will have the option to walk to local restaurants for lunch. Transportation to and from the airport. (Yobaba Lounge will help you set up airport or train station transfers). Transportation & lodging outside of the retreat dates, should you choose to arrive early or stay later in France. Any extra tours, excursions or activities (on site massage, etc) that you choose to do during your free time during the retreat.
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Do i need travelers insurance?Yes, we highly recommend it.
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Do i need immunizations?Please see the CDC recommendations for France.
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What kind of food will be served, can food sensitivities be accommodated?The Yobaba Lounge offers a gourmet vegan menu, their food is sensational! Yobaba Lounge never uses processed foods and all meals are prepared the old fashion way – from scratch, often with local ingredients. They provide a fixed daily menu that relies on fresh and organic ingredients, other food sensitivities can not be accommodated.
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How do i get to Yobaba Lounge from the airport and back again?Yobaba Lounge is happy to coordinate your airport transfers, or train station transfers: book your arrival and departure transfers HERE. When planning your arrival please note that you can check into Yobaba Lounge any time after 3pm on June 15th. Our Retreat will begin that evening at 6pm. On June 22, our departure day, check-out is by 11:30am.
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What airport do i fly into?The Chateau is located in a medieval village called Chalabre, in the foothills of the Mediterranean Pyrenees in the South of France. The nearest airports are (distance in brackets): Carcassonne - budget airlines (45 km) Toulouse - national, international and budget airlines (100 km) There are other airports a little further afield, such as Perpignan, Montpellier, Beziers, Barcelona (you will need to take the train from these airports.) The nearest train stations are (distance in brackets): Carcassonne (45 km) Quillian, Limoux, Foix (local trains 25 km - 50 km) Toulouse (100 km) We recommend booking your flights at least 90 days before the beginning of the retreat. Please plan to arrive close to 1pm local time on September 26th if you are planning to coordinate shuttles from the airport with other guests.
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What will the weather be like?Weather in June is likely to be in the high 70's. It is expected to be cooler, in the high 60’s in the evenings.
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Is there anything special I need to bring?We will send you a supply list two months before the start of the retreat. The temperatures will vary, so don't forget layers, pack a bathing suit, sweater and a light jacket!
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I'm not in recovery or a 12 step program, is this retreat still for me?Absolutely! All White Flag retreats, classes, workshops, and special events are open to anyone on a journey of self discovery and inward exploration. They are a hOMecoming to ones self. Much like the eight limbs of yoga, the twelve steps are referenced as a guideline or template for living a conscious life free from addiction and addictive thinking. We all can benefit from this journey. This retreat is focused on adventure and gathering inspiration, taking notice of our surroundings and approaching ife from a creative and holistic point of view. Our Retreat will be a mix of laid back down time, exploration, movement and immersion into a vibrant culture. We ask you to approach this trip with a sense of adventure in your heart. We think you are going to love this retreat! We encourage you to do a little research on the area before you come.
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Do you offer refunds?There will be no refunds for this Retreat due to the planning and logistics involved. When you register be sure to know all you can about traveling to France.
The Magnolia Manor
***Note Preferred Payment _Venmo Payment Kimberly-Thompson- 133
We will be taking over the Horseshoe Farm's Magnolia Manor for our retreat. Luxury accommodations, an unparalleled spa experience in an authentic renovated barn, and our own private Sanctuary for our retreat await us with the gorgeous and soothing backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Kimberly Thompson
Kimberly Thompson is the Founder and leader of White Flag Recovery Yoga and Retreats in Charleston, SC. She’s had the pleasure of leading weekly Y12SR meetings and retreats in Charleston since 2017. She holds a YTT300 and has earned hundreds of additional hours of study through workshops and other teacher trainings with wise and wonderful teachers. She studies the wisdom of the body through the healing arts of somatic release, the teachings and philosophies of Yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the 12 Step program. Kimberly has built a sustainable and long term platform for recovery. It is this practice and passion that she loves to share with others through her classes, workshops and events.
Rosie Mulford
In 1974, Rosie took her first yoga class in Coconut Grove, Florida. Her instructor was Eve Diskin-then the Director of the American Institute of Yoga. During college and for a short time after, Rosie concentrated on her ballet studies, incorporating her yogic knowledge into her ballet exercises. For the next ten years, she began an intense practice incorporating Bikram and The Barkan Method under the guidance of Jimmy Barkan in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Rosie is certified in Pre-natal yoga, Vinyasa Flow yoga, Children’s Yoga,Y12SR, and has her 500-hour ERYT from Yoga Alliance. Her passion lately is teaching the ways in which combining Yoga with the 12 Steps of AA can offer a freedom from addictions in life- after all, we are each addicted to something! Rosie likes to mimic the challenges we face in real life on the mat, practicing how to share compassion and kindness in everything we do!
More About The Location
The White Flag Fall Retreat will take place at the stunning, Horse Shoe Farm, an 85-acre riverfront estate, minutes from downtown Hendersonville and Asheville.
Luxury accommodations, an unparalleled spa experience in an authentic renovated barn, and our own private Sanctuary for our retreat await us with the gorgeous and soothing backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The WHERE
A WORLD-CLASS AWARD WINNING FARM SANCTUARY in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Perfectly poised between Hendersonville and Asheville this former working farm has been transformed into an intimate luxury farm experience with all of the style and amenities of a 5 star hotel.
We will be nourished with local farm to fork dining, scenic surroundings within a rustic chic ambiance that will support us as we move through the days together, decompressing and nurturing our souls.
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"Grains" of Truth Silo
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Labyrinth
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On-Site Dining
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Organic Garden & Farm
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S.U.P. & Water Sports
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Spa Treatments
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Steam Room & Sauna
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The Pool House
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Walking Trails
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Yoga & Meditation
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Ball Fields
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Basketball Hoop
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Beach Volleyball Court
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Bike Paths
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Bonfire & S'mores
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Farm Animals
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Fishing in Two Ponds
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French Broad River Walk
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Gameroom
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Gift Shop
THE RĒ_TREATMENT
Day 1
Evening 4:00 - Check in between 4-6pm 6 :00 - OPENING CIRCLE and Orientation 7 : 30 Dinner 8:30 After Dinner Fire Pit 9:00 - S L E E P. Zzzzzzzzzzz / Nourish
Day 3
7:15 - Morning Meditation 8:00 - Breakfast 9:00 - Y12SR Meeting (connection circle) 10:15 - White Flag “The Practice” DISCOVER 12:30 - Lunch———————- 1- 4 pm Adventure or FREE TIME 1:15 - Hiking Adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains 7:00 - Hors d'oeuvres / Dinner 8:30 - Fire Ceremony ---BURN /DISCARD/RELEASE
Day 2
7:15 - Morning Meditation 8:00 - Breakfast 9:00 - Y12SR Meeting -(Connection circle) 10:15 -12:30 - Yoga (Uncover) Workshop with Rosie 12:30 -Lunch ———— 12:30-3:30pm FREE TIME 4:30 - Sweet & Slow Yoga with Kimberly 7:00 - Hors doevures 7:30 - Dinner
Day 4
7:15 - Forest Meditation 8:00 - Breakfast 9:00 - Y12SR Meeting (Connection Circle) 10:15 - Breath and Movement RECOVER 11:15 - Take a bow/ 11:45 Closing Circle
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