The Elements of Her - April 17-20, 2026 - Blue Ridge Mountains, NC

With Liz McLaughlin and Emily Goodwin

April 17 - 20, 2026

Address: Blue Ridge Mountains, United States

Contact: The Alma Sanctuary
hello@thealmasanctuary.com
864-402-9531

$2,950.00 – King Suite — Private: Step into your own private retreat within the retreat. Our King Suite offers a spacious, serene sanctuary designed for deep rest and effortless luxury. Featuring a plush king bed, warm natural textures, soft lighting, and curated boho décor, this room is ideal for the guest who desires privacy, stillness, and space to unwind. Enjoy quiet mornings, evening journaling rituals, or simply time to breathe without interruption. This room is perfect for solo travelers craving restorative solitude or couples attending together. Includes: -Private king bedroom -Highest level of privacy -Premium linens + cozy blankets -Access to all shared retreat amenities -Welcome ritual gift Best for: Those wanting deep rest, luxury comfort, and personal space.
$1,850.00 – King Suite — Shared: Step into your own private retreat within the retreat. Our King Suite offers a spacious, serene sanctuary designed for deep rest and effortless luxury. Featuring a plush king bed, warm natural textures, soft lighting, and curated boho décor, this room is ideal for the guest who desires privacy, stillness, and space to unwind. Enjoy quiet mornings, evening journaling rituals, or simply time to breathe without interruption. This room is perfect for solo travelers craving restorative solitude or couples attending together. Includes: -Private king bedroom -Highest level of privacy -Premium linens + cozy blankets -Access to all shared retreat amenities -Welcome ritual gift Best for: Those wanting deep rest, luxury comfort
$2,650.00 – Queen Room — Private or Shared Description: Our Queen Rooms blend comfort, beauty, and community. Designed with earthy tones, natural light, and grounding boho elements, this room creates the perfect environment for gentle restoration during your retreat experience. Choose a private room for extra space and quiet, or shared occupancy if you’re joining with a friend or open to being paired with another like-hearted soul. Includes: -Private queen bedroom (shared option available) -Natural fiber linens + calming aromatherapy touches -Space for rest, reflection, and connection -Access to all retreat amenities Best for: Friends attending together, intentional roommates, or guests wanting both comfort and affordability.
$1,950.00 – Bunk Room — Shared Community Space Description: The Bunk Room is a warm, inviting communal space with cozy bunk-style beds, perfect for guests who want a more affordable option without sacrificing comfort or atmosphere. Styled with earthy textures, soft lighting, and thoughtful touches, this room allows you to feel both connected and at ease. Shared lodging often leads to deeper connection and community — many guests say this is where the lifelong friendships begin. Includes: -Shared bunk-style sleeping arrangement -Comfortable mattresses + luxury linens -Secure storage for personal items -Access to all retreat amenities Best for: Solo travelers open to connection, guests on a budget, and those who enjoy community energy.

Reconnect with the woman you are becoming.

The Elements of Her is a 4 day immersive women’s retreat designed to bring you back into harmony with your body, your energy, and your inner wisdom. Hosted by The Alma Sanctuary with the Wild Women Collective, this intimate experience weaves together yoga, reiki and energy work, ritual, gourmet nourishment, and elemental healing in the quiet beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

This is more than a getaway.
This is a remembering.

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A Retreat for the Woman Who Is Ready To…
• Slow down and soften
• Release old energy, patterns, or stories
• Reconnect with her intuition
• Reignite her creativity and inner fire
• Feel held, supported, and deeply nourished
• Learn daily practices she can bring home with her
• Experience a holistic reset of mind, body, and spirit

If you’re craving grounding, inspiration, sisterhood, and a return to your whole self—you belong here.

What’s Included in The Elements of Her Retreat

-3 nights luxury accommodation

-All chef-crafted meals + herbal tonics, teas, mocktails, and nourishing beverages

-Morning Vinyasa + Breathwork (Air Element)

-Fire Ceremony + Release Ritual

-Seasonal Wine & Wellness Dinner

-Sunrise Flow + Water Meditation

-Nature Immersion: Forest & Water Pathway Walk

-Garden Lunch + Herbal Mocktails

-Yin Yoga + Sound Bath (Spirit Element)

-Firelight Sound Healing Circle

-Daily Slow Morning Rituals

-Integration Journaling Prompts + Closing Reflection Circle

About the Leaders

Liz McLaughlin

Founder of The Alma Sanctuary • Yoga & Embodiment Guide • Holistic Wellness Practitioner Liz brings a grounded, deeply practical approach to healing—one that honors the fullness of everyday life. With ten years of personal practice and a wide range of professional training, she helps women reconnect to presence, soften into their bodies, and create […]

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Emily Goodwin

Emily is a seasoned Reiki practitioner, energy guide, and somatic healing facilitator with over 10 years of professional experience in energy-based and somatic healing, and more than 20 years in client-centered work. She brings a steady, professional presence to retreat spaces, creating environments that feel safe, well-held, and deeply supportive. Known for her calm, attuned […]

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