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 see a blend of activities such as

• Daily morning movement (Breathing Exercises, Qi Gong, Gentle Yoga)
• Workshops designed to help you explore and deepen your feelings about this 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

We are also fortunate to have one or two special wellness practitioners at each Retreat. Some past guests have included a Tai Chi/Qi Gong Master, Healing Touch Therapists, Oncology Nutritionist, Sound Therapist, Art Experts, Musicians, Specialty Chef and Massage Therapists.  

Is this Retreat for Me?

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.

• Is this Retreat for Me?
• Application Process
• Alumni Pictures and Retreat Quotes
• Upcoming Retreat Dates

Click here to contact us for an application: info@WindRiverServices.org

Please note, we are NOT a medical facility, a spa or camp - rather we are a husband and wife team opening our home several times a year for these retreat experiences 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 in your journey.  

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 more as part of the application process ... also we have cats.  ;)

2012 Spring Dates are 

April 12th - 15th and May 10th - 13th

The Cost

We do NOT charge participants, allowing participants to focus on healing rather than economic concerns. Transportation is the participant's responsibility.  See The Grounds for information on our proximity to various cities.

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 and small business Sponsors.

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