February 2023 Events
February 4th - 6th, Saturday through Monday
RETREAT: Full Moon Sweat Lodge
In a sweat lodge ceremony there are physical benefits such as purifying the body and ridding it of toxins, and spiritual benefits such as communing with the spirit, a spiritual rebirth, etc. This sweat lodge will follow no specific tradition. Joe Breton will be the pourer. Joe has poured over 80 sweat lodges and has a lot of experience leading beginners and experienced participants in sweat lodge ceremonies. He is a sun dancer, a naturopathic physician and youth enrichment teacher who uses sound healing, singing and drumming healing techniques.
For guests that are participating in the sweat, they MUST arrive on Saturday, 2/4 by 4pm and depart on Monday, 2/6. There will be an opening ceremony after dinner on Saturday night, where instructions will be given for the day of the sweat, what to expect, etc. On Sunday we will serve a light breakfast and participants will be asked not to eat after 9:00 or 9:30am. Sunday during the day will be a day of reflection, intention setting, and quiet time, to prepare physically and mentally. There will be four rounds of the sweat lodge ceremony - lasting somewhere around 2.5 hours in total. There are short breaks in between rounds and water can be brought inside the lodge. After the sweat, a dinner will be served.
Participants are encouraged to HYDRATE (drinking ½ gallon of water a day for the few days before and day of the sweat). Guests are encouraged not to drink alcohol or consume meat for the 48 hours before the sweat. The body will be purifying and ridding itself of toxins during the sweat and this helps to prepare the body for that. No one will be allowed to enter the lodge if they have been drinking alcohol or if they are high on any substances. Women are asked to wear a cotton dress or cotton shirt and shorts/pants. Men can be shirtless and can wear a bathing suit or shorts. Jewelry should not be worn inside the lodge.
Disclaimer: It must be noted to all participants that anything that is said by the pourer should not be taken as the beliefs or policy of the hostel. What is said is a representation of the beliefs of the pourer. The hostel does not promote any religion or denomination or religious belief. It only provides an environment where each visitor can find their own beliefs by going inside themselves in the quiet surroundings of the hostel.
February 15th, Wednesday
MUSIC IN THE FOREST: Acoustic concert with Tina & Her Pony and Alex Krug Combo
Join us for two musical acts from Asheville, NC. Indie Appalachian folk and Smoky Mountain Dream Rock. Watch Alex Krug feat. Tina on harmonies here, and Tina & Her Pony here, or check them out on Facebook @tinaandherponymusic and @alexkrugcombo or on Instagram @tinaandherpony.
Cost: $10-$20 suggested, no one turned away
February 18th - 19th, Saturday through Sunday
RETREAT: Shamanic Breathwork Journey Guided by Rev. Heather Elizabeth @Revheatherelizabeth Instagram
THE SHIFT is a deep dive into the human subconscious and shadow that often remains hidden from our conscious awareness. We engage modern breathwork to allow you to uncover your deepest truths and reveal the gifts that were always meant to be utilized by you. This workshop will allow you to sit with the most authentic version of yourself, by breathing through all of your blocks. Your journey will be accompanied by Shamanic music, taking you deeper into your truth and to the heart of who you truly are. Come experience THE SHIFT- and shift the trajectory of your life, by engaging fully with your purpose and your highest truth. #FindYourWayHome
People can come to one session or both. Journey includes body + breath activation, Holotropic-style breathwork, guided journey to the Underworld, and Shamanic medicine.
Cost: donation based
Please note, the Hostel is not dedicated to any particular religion or denomination. Event, workshop, and retreat instructors and leaders are not Hostel employees or representatives, and instructors’ and leaders’ views are solely their own. The Hostel is not liable for any experiences a participant may have during an event, workshop, or retreat; attendees assume all risks of participation.
Accommodations are limited so please visit Your First Visit to make your reservation. Unless otherwise noted, any event fees are in addition to overnight Hostel fees.