• 3 nights of simple and rustic accommodations (see details below)
• 3 delicious primarily organic meals each day
• All activities, education, training, and experiences led by skilled leaders

LOCATION

This exclusive event takes place on an organic homestead in Asheville, North Carolina. Asheville was named one of the top travel destinations in America. Located 17 min from downtown, yet in a secluded rural valley, this retreat site is a nature lover’s dream: 51 acres including awesome mountain views, open flat land, rolling hills, farm, forest, creek, hiking trails for miles. Fresh pure drinking spring water coming straight from the earth. The homestead has gardens, honey bees, eggs from chickens, mushroom growing, blackberry/raspberry/wineberry/Goji Berry bushes, and fruit/nut trees.

ACCOMMODATIONS

We provide a few housing options on a first come first serve basis. All housing is shared room accommodations unless you wish to bring your own tent. Options:
1. Indoor housing with shared rooms
2. Bunkhouse- There are 2 bunkhouses and they sleep up to 4 participants each. They have electricity and both bunkhouses share an outdoor bathhouse.
3. Bring your own tent if you need/want your own personal space

SCHEDULE

Day 1

3-5pm check-in – get settled into your housing
6pm dinner
7:30 opening session
9:30 campfire, connection, sharing

Day 2 and Day 3

8:15-9:00 yoga (or other movement)
9-10 breakfast
10-1 session
1-2 lunch
2-5:30 session
5:30-6:30 free time/connect/lawn games
6:30-7:30 dinner
7:30-8:30 session
8:30-10 evening activity

Day 4

8:15-9:00 yoga (or other movement)
9-10 breakfast
10-1 session
1-2 lunch
2pm departure
*Schedule Subject to Change

For more information contact: Info@TrueNatureEducation.com

PAYMENT AND ONLINE REGISTRATION

Normally $695/$645. Exclusive NSLS Scholarship of $500!  Limit first 16 people.

$195 In-house Accommodations- SOLD OUT!

$145 Bunkhouse- SOLD OUT!

*The trip has a minimum of 10 people and a maximum of 16 people

**AIRFARE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TUITION PRICE
*** A $35 Service Processing Fee will be added to the tuition.

In order to pay and register, choose the trip you would like to attend, then click the “REGISTER NOW” icon below. Once payment is processed you will receive a confirmation email with the payment schedule and additional information.

August 8-11, 2019, SOLD OUT!

CANCELLATION

• 1/2 tuition is refundable up to 90 Days before the retreat.
• 89 days prior to a program, tuition is non-refundable.
• Full tuition is refunded if the trip is canceled due to low enrollment

ALUMNI AND NON-SOCIETY MEMBERS

Society Alumni and Non-Society Members are also welcome on the trip. If you or someone you know would like to join us, please let us know.
Non-members will have to pay the full tuition price and also agree to the True Nature / Code of Conduct for the trip. Alumni are eligible for the discount.

IS THIS PROGRAM FOR ME?

While the programs are open to all ages, most of the people are of college age. Our programs are opportunities to put into practice the values and mission of True Nature which include service, leadership, adventure, and mindfulness. If you have an interest in the program, have an adventurous spirit, a desire to experience a different culture and a willingness to participate in group activities then you are welcome to join our programs.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

We understand that many questions come up when visiting a place you have never been. What do I bring? What is the weather like? We have created Participant Packages that will clarify these type of questions and more. If you have other questions, you can always write us at info@truenatureeducation.com so we can support you.

GETTING THERE

To get from the airport to the retreat location, you can get an uber or rent your own car. Asheville has its own airport, AVL, which is 40 minutes driving. GSP is 1hr 30 min, and Charlotte is 2hr. The retreat location is in East Asheville. Before booking tickets, please be sure you have received your official confirmation note that the retreat has met its minimums.

RACHEL SHOPPER

Rachel Shopper is a naturalist, outdoor educator, and poet. Growing up, she spent most of her time in the forest, finding solace and inspiration in wild places.  Rachel’s curiosity about the various practices across cultures for healing, harmonious connection, and self- discovery have led her to explore many pathways that lead us toward weaving a web of regenerative human culture, wherein each of us can bring our gifts to the world in the truest embodiment of ourselves. Rachel has studied nature connection, mentorship, and earth skills at the Wilderness Awareness School in Duvall, WA. She is a Kripalu certified yoga instructor, and has also studied permaculture design, shamanic journeywork, and creative writing. She has taught for numerous nature connection programs in the Southeast and currently lives in Asheville, NC, where she is working on her master’s degree in counseling. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys wandering in the woods, gardening, and storytelling.

CHRISTOPHER KEISER

I am a North Carolina native who loves leading the Team of work traders and hosting guests on this unique and healing land. This Land is a renewing spot on this earth surrounded by 360 degrees of mountain vistas. Along with helping to envision and activate progress on the Land, I enjoy feeding folk healthy meals. I have an MSW with a concentration on Community Organizing. I work in a Group Home for young adults learning Independent Living Skills. I also facilitate Rites of Passage for Youth in Foster Care through Under One Sky Village Foundation which includes facilitating Talking Circles and Sweat Lodge focused on deep sharing and marking transitions toward greater responsibility and fulfillment in life. I recently returned to the U.S after 5 years in Ghana creating Moringa (“Pharmacy Tree”) School Gardens and an organic farmer’s market in Cape Coast. The small piece of land on the coast in Ghana I rented for 99 years back in 1997 has coconut, cashew, mango, lime, neem, moringa, avocado, banana and plantain trees growing as I nest on this continent for a little while.

GARY TUERACK

NSLS Founder and Chief Visionary will be joining us and helping lead part of this retreat experience.