Unwinding Pain:
A Wellness Retreat for Women
A women’s only retreat dedicated to helping you learn how to unwind chronic pain through the elements of fascial health, nourishing food, functional medicine, breathing & somatic healing.
March 13-17, 2025
Blue Ridge Mountains, NC
Imagine escaping to the serene mountains of North Carolina, where you can transform your health and well-being. Our exclusive women’s retreat offers a unique blend of nutrition education and movement practices designed to alleviate the everyday aches and pains of life.
Here, you’ll learn sustainable, healthy dietary habits from expert wellness coaches and engage in tailored physical activities that rejuvenate both body and spirit. This isn’t just a getaway; it’s a life-changing experience where you’ll connect with nature, gain invaluable knowledge, and return home equipped with the tools to live a healthier, happier life.
Ready to invest in yourself? Join us for a retreat that promises not only relaxation but a revitalization of your entire being.
Retreat Features:
Unwinding Pain is led by experienced movement & wellness professionals who are focused on your transformation.
The retreat takes place in a spacious, beautifully appointed home quietly, nestled in the woods near Asheville, NC.
Healthy and satisfying meals to support your transformation. Learn the secrets of healthy eating on the go and how to integrate it into your life.
Movement and pain diffusion, the most important takeaway! A bespoke blend of movement with immediate and life-changing results.
Meet Your Hosts
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Stacey Stone
Movement & Holistic Health Coach
Stacey is passionate about helping people tap into their “human power tools” for enhanced health & longevity. With over 20 years of experience as a personal trainer, she has created a unique way of working with the body to promote strength and resilience in both body and mind.
Contact Stacey at www.stonebodyworks.com.
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Monique Costello
Functional Wellness Coach & Chef
Monique overcame chronic back pain, low energy, restless sleep, weight gain, and autoimmune disorders through food and lifestyle practices. She now leads corporate wellness programs, offers personalized coaching, and hosts nourishing retreats, to emphasize the healing power we all have within.
Contact Monique at www.happyeatshealthy.com.
Retreat Advantages:
The intimate group size allows for focused attention from your guides.
A supportive and spacious setting to relax, unwind, and connect with a sense of ease in your body and mind.
Wellness Coach & Chef Monique Costello and Movement & Posture Coach Stacey Stone will share their passion for helping you transform your life with food and movement as your medicine.
Learn how to unwind the stress of everyday life to build a stronger, more resilient body.
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Fascial Health
Fascia is the intricate web of connective tissue that supports and envelops every muscle, bone, and organ in the body.
Through expert guidance and hands-on techniques, you will learn to release tension, restore balance, and unlock the body's innate capacity for healing.
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Nourishing Food
Nourishment is paramount on this healing odyssey, as we indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures crafted from nature's bounty. Delight your senses with nourishing, plant-based cuisine designed to fuel your body, replenish your spirit, and awaken your palate to the joys of mindful eating.
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Functional Medicine
Complementing our culinary journey is the wisdom of functional medicine, a personalized approach to healthcare that seeks to uncover the root causes of pain and illness.You’ll bring your health story to life through a personal timeline. It’s a way to shine the light on things that might be considered predispositions or patterns that can manifest later in life.
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Breath
Breath is the essence of life and a profound tool for healing. Through mindful techniques and guided exercises, you’ll tap into the innate wisdom of your body, fostering deep relaxation, stress relief, and enhanced vitality.
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Somatic Journey
We all carry trauma, whether big or small. Throughout the retreat, we invite and guide you to reconnect with your body's innate wisdom and intelligence through somatic practices.
What’s included in the retreat package:
Accommodations for 5 days, 4 nights
Private and shared rooms available
Nourishing, gourmet plant-based meals
4 breakfast, lunch and dinners with snacks to keep you fueled and reduce inflammation
Meals are gluten and dairy free; all other dietary needs accommodated with proper notice
2x daily workshops
Daily movement
Evening wind-down rituals
Retreat Journal
Goodie bag upon arrival
What’s not included:
Airfare and transportation to the retreat location (30 minutes from the airport!)
Onsite individual Massage Therapy sessions
Onsite individual Reiki sessions
Accommodations:
Cardinal's Roost
Options are available for solo travelers, couples or friends to share:
Beautiful grounds, simply appointed
5 private rooms with king bed & ensuite bath
1 room with a 3 twins bed & ensuite bath
Room Options:
King Bedrooms with private baths & balcony, 1-3: $3,150 Solo, $2,520 double pp/double occupancy
King Bedrooms with private baths, 4 & 5: $3,050 Solo, $2,420 pp/double occupancy
Twin Bedroom with private bath (3 beds available): $2,220 pp/per bed
$500 Non- refundable deposit required to hold your spot
Contact Stacey to reserve: 828-280-4987 OR stonebodyworks@gmail.com
The Schedule
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Thursday
Check in.
Dinner & Welcome Circle.
Evening Movement. healing +reiki
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Friday -Sunday
7:30 am: meditation
8am: Break the Fast
9am: Morning Movement
11am: Brunch
Noon: Workshop
1-4pm Massage/Free time
5pm Afternoon Workshop
7pm Dinner
9pm Evening Wind-down
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Monday
8am: Morning Movement
9:30am: Breakfast
11am: Check out
This intimate, bespoke retreat has been mindfully created. We have taken care of all the details for you so you can feel at ease and truly unwind.
You will leave feeling:
Refreshed, renewed, and relaxed
Empowered, with a renewed trust in your body as your ally
Spaciousness…like you can finally breathe
A sense of clarity and peace
Reconnected with YOU again!
What you’ll take away:
You will leave with a clear roadmap to help you integrate simple changes into your daily life to help you thrive and not just survive.
You will have the opportunity to step away from your stress and pain and learn to rebuild from within to find the sense of physical ease you deserve.
You will learn how to build a life that allows you to age with grace and ease.
FAQs
Ready to invest in yourself?
Join us for a retreat that promises not only relaxation but a revitalization of your entire being.