Sacred Beginnings: A 3-Day Immersive Retreat for Renewal & Transformation
January 9-11, 2026
Asheville, NC
The Invitation
Begin your year feeling grounded, clear, and connected.
The Sacred Beginnings Retreat is a 3-day immersive experience in the mountains of Asheville—an intimate space to reconnect with yourself, release old beliefs, and gain clarity on where you’re headed next.
Through sacred plant ceremonies, somatic movement, energy and sound healing, and heart-centered community, you’ll rediscover your truth and step into 2026 aligned with purpose and peace.
The Vision
We gather in nature to remember who we are.
This retreat is a space for deep healing through sacred plant medicine and conscious community—a chance to soften, to listen, and to begin again.
A Weekend That Feels Like a Deep Exhale
You arrive to the quiet hum of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The fire is crackling, warm cacao awaits, and the air feels different—slower, softer.
Over the next three days, layers begin to fall away.
Morning movement opens the body. Ceremonies and guided workshops create space for release. Sound and energy healing ripple through the heart, revealing clarity and calm where confusion once lived.
By the final circle, you feel lighter—rooted in your truth, inspired for what’s ahead, and deeply connected to the community around you.
Your Investment
Early Rate: $1,750 (through Nov 1)
Standard Rate: $2,000 (after Nov 1)
Deposit: 50% (non-refundable) to hold your spot
Remaining Balance: due at arrival
Custom plans: available upon request
What’s Included
Includes:
- 3 days / 2 nights lodging in a peaceful mountain retreat center
- All locally sourced, nourishing meals (gluten-, dairy-, and refined-sugar-free)
- Sacred plant ceremonies & cacao gatherings
- Somatic movement & energy healing
- Sound healing & guided integration
- Two private preparation & intention-setting calls (pre-retreat)
- One group integration call (post-retreat)
- A like-minded, heart-centered community
Not Included:
- Transportation to and from the retreat center
Book a Discovery Call
Before you register, we invite you into connection.
Click below to schedule a free discovery call with Stephanie and Ryan. You’ll explore your intentions, ask questions, and ensure this retreat is an aligned fit for your journey.
Meet Your Facilitators
Stephanie Graves, PA-C
Stephanie is a physician assistant, functional medicine nutritionist, cacao practitioner, and sacred plant medicine guide.
After overcoming decades of chronic anxiety, infertility, and physical imbalance, her healing journey led her to plant medicine, nervous system regulation, and deep spiritual integration. She now helps others reconnect with their own innate wisdom and healing capacity—bridging modern medicine with the sacred.
Stephanie’s trauma-informed and heart-centered approach creates a safe container for profound healing and remembrance.
Ryan Graves
Ryan is an author, storyteller, and sacred space facilitator whose path has been one of resilience and rebirth. After overcoming alcoholism, PTSD, and the loss of two brothers, he found healing through plant medicines, writing, and conscious living.
Through his books and facilitation work, Ryan helps others find meaning in their stories and reconnect to their creativity and purpose. His grounded presence and deep empathy create a sense of safety, humor, and genuine connection.
Together
Stephanie and Ryan have devoted their lives to ending generational trauma and helping others remember who they are through ceremony, community, and conscious family living. Their retreats are intimate, heart-led experiences designed to help others move from surviving to thriving—anchored in safety, presence, and love.
FAQ
Do I need plant medicine experience?
No experience is necessary. This retreat is for those who have tried other healing modalities without much success or who feel a deep calling to reconnect to themselves on a soul level.
What will the meals be like?
Meals are locally sourced and prepared with love—wholesome, gluten- and dairy-free, and refined-sugar-free. Special dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice.
Refund policy:
A 50% non-refundable deposit reserves your spot. Remaining balance due upon arrival.
What if I’m feeling nervous?
That’s completely natural! You’ll receive personalized preparation support before the retreat and integration afterward to help you feel safe and grounded every step of the way.
Together
“Stephanie and Ryan were the ideal guides to accompany and keep me safe, and hold the space for me to get the most out of the plant medicine. I couldn’t have asked for more intelligent, compassionate, empathetic, professional partners for my journey.”
— CT
“I chose to have my first mushroom ceremony with Ryan and Stephanie, and the combination of both their skills by my side through the whole experience was invaluable. The real-time integration helped me realize what was going on internally and began my healing process.”
— KD
“Working with Stephanie has truly been a gift in my life. The care and support she offers are above and beyond. You can tell that she truly loves her work and cares deeply for the people she’s interacting with.”
— KC
“I have attended several cacao ceremonies led by Stephanie. At one such ceremony, I had an emotional release that was both unexpected and powerful. Cacao enhances what is going on with you in a warm-hug sort of way, and Stephanie is a skilled, heart-centered leader.”
— LS
“Working with Ryan was easily one of the best decisions of my life. He listens with care, provides gentle feedback, and his wisdom and passion for healing are truly inspiring.”
— RG
Are you ready to begin again?
This retreat is an invitation to pause, reconnect, and step into your next chapter with clarity and confidence.
Click below to schedule your free discovery call and explore whether this journey is right for you.