Cancer Retreats

Wind River Cancer Wellness Retreats .....


"What lies behind us, and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within is. " 


Ralph Waldo Emerson

Tell me more about a Retreat


Shannon and Dave offer these Cancer Wellness Retreats from their home in the foothills of Western NC to help men and women with cancer find healing and balance.  


A rustic but friendly property, the intent is to help others who are interested in learning ways to better manage their stress and energy, open their hearts, and connect with others that are dealing with similar issues.   Group diversity is important, and while each retreat is unique, you can expect to participate in a blend of activities such as

    • Daily morning movement (Gentle Yoga, Like Hikes in the Woods, Qi Gong)
    • Workshops designed to help you explore and deepen your feelings about your cancer experience
    • Healing techniques to reduce stress (guided imagery, breath work, ...)
    • Laughter, storytelling and sharing with others living with cancer
    • Art, music, light hikes, hammock time, bon fires and listening to the sounds of the creek and nearby waterfall

Retreat Video


Please note, we are NOT a medical facility, a spa or camp - rather we are a husband and wife team opening our home because we believe that reconnecting with Nature, with Yourself, and with Others dealing with cancer is vitally important when you are at the right point on your healing your journey.  

We welcome all faith traditions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and economic backgrounds.  However, there are physical limitations of the property and participants must be able to maneuver the equivalent of 3 flights of stairs.  

We can gladly discuss any questions more as part of the application process ... .  ;)



If this sounds of interest and you are currently in treatments, dealing with a re-occurrence, OR recently done with treatments and asking, 'what now', visit the following links for more information.



We respond to all inquiries (by phone and/or by email), however we are not able to accept all applicants due to space limitations as well as our desire to create strong group dynamics for sharing purposes.


The Cost

We do NOT charge participants, allowing participants to focus on healing rather than economic concerns. (Participants are responsible for their transportation to and from the retreat although we will try to arrange carpools where needed and airport pick ups).

This is truly a small grassroots effort, and one that believes in a "pay it forward" philosophy.   We are a 501(c)3 non profit organization and are funded by wonderful individual contributors, wellness practitioners, and small business Sponsors.

Visit our Donate page to see how this is done and/or to help continue these unique healing experiences.

 

Who Comes?
  • Men and women with cancer

  • All types of cancer

  • Individuals able to handle all their own medical needs

  • Individuals able to walk the equivalent of 3 flights of stairs and on uneven surfaces

ALSO, 
  • A majority of participants are between 25 - 55 years old; but all adults are welcome.

  • Most of our participants are within a 4 hour drive (Charlotte, Asheville & Western NC, Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Winston-Salem, Greenville SC, Atlanta GA, Knoxville TN), but we do welcome applicants nation-wide for a few spaces..