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A Time to Transition
“One mountain, many paths” isn’t just a catchphrase at Blackberry Mountain. It is a genuine invitation for guests to reflect on what they need their time here to be. Whether that takes the shape of an adventurous getaway or a restorative retreat, the ways to experience the Mountain are as diverse as the countless species of flora and fauna that can be seen on a late Summer hike in the Smokies.
Travel is often a bookend to life’s transitions. Sometimes, trips are anticipated celebrations: the summer vacation after graduation, the honeymoon after the wedding, or one last hurrah before the start of a new career. Other times, the desire to travel is birthed out of an unexpected or unwanted event, an intentional respite to grieve, heal or cope.
We asked Blackberry Mountain’s assistant director of wellness, Meghan Henley, for her go-to recommendations for guests visiting during a season of transition. Here are her top picks for activities that support reflection, renewal and evolution.
Path of Intention: New Beginnings
One of Blackberry Mountain’s three curated Paths of Intention, this immersive three- to five-day experience is ideal for those entering a new season. You are guided through a stay focused on the nourishment of body, mind and spirit, with wellness experts offering holistic practices that can be incorporated in life long after the visit ends.
Guided Journaling
Submit to a time of self-connection and reflection, aided by writing prompts. Allow yourself to surrender to the pages and release any thoughts that may be pent up inside you.
Personalized Breathwork Sessions
Learn valuable breathing techniques for resetting your nervous system and realigning your perspective.
Restorative Yoga
Cultivate a tranquil mind with supportive postures in this restorative practice.
Curated Elemental Soundbathing Journeys
Carefully curated by our sound experts, our private, elevated soundbathing experiences assist in restoring harmony to mind, body and spirit. Choose from earth, water, air, fire or alchemy to connect with the element energy you most need in the moment.
Subtle Body Healing
Balance and energize the physical body through a combination of healing touch and auric massage. Gentle and intuitive work with acupressure points and vibrational energy clears blockages and creates a state of calm, clarity and ease.