Sun, Sea and Serenity:
A Women's Weekend Yoga Retreat
for Relaxation and Rejuvenation
Friday, April 25th-Sunday, April 27th 2025
Holden Beach , NC
Let’s be honest, as women, we’re juggling a lot.
Work, managing the house, keeping up with relationships. If you have kids, it’s endless laundry, dishes, meal planning, appointments, and so on.
Then there’s the mental load—making sure everyone’s taken care of, anticipating needs, and worrying.
You’re exhausted, burnt out, and craving a break. For once, you just want someone to take care of you.
Lots of retreats are packed with activities like hiking, zip-lining, tours, motivational talks, and masterclasses.
But this isn’t that kind of retreat.
This one’s all about slowing down, resting, resetting, and finally filling your own cup.
A quiet beach, the ocean, the breeze, and your breath. What could be better?
This retreat is your chance to set down the physical and mental burdens, let yourself be taken care of, and return to your life feeling relaxed and grounded.
“I’m so grateful for the spaces you’ve created to let women heal, gather and be. The retreat was outstanding, thank you!”
Our Home for the Weekend
Grandview is a spectacular home that offers views of the beach or saltwater marsh from every single window in the house!
The decks on both sides of the home provide plenty of space for watching the sunrise or sunset while enjoying the wildlife in the saltwater marsh on one side of the house or ocean views on the other. We are in a private gated community, and the beach access is directly across the street.
Rooms + Rates
Rates include all meals, activities, journals and a gift bag.
A 50% NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is due at the time of booking.
If you are sharing a room with a friend, book your room, and when you check out, indicate who you plan to share a room with. Understand that sharing a king or queen room means you are sharing a bed.
This retreat is limited to a maximum of 12 students.
King Room with Private Bath
BOOKED
Ocean views, with direct access to the front deck. This room can be booked as single occupancy, or double occupancy.
Single Occupancy: $1,187
Double: $831 per person
Queen Room with Private Bath
Marsh views, with direct access to the back deck. This room can be booked as single occupancy, or double occupancy.
Single Occupancy: $927
Double: $649 per person
Queen Room with Private Bath
BOOKED
Marsh views with direct access to the upper deck. This room can be booked as single occupancy, or double occupancy.
Single Occupancy: $927
Double: $649 per person
Queen Room with Shared Bath
BOOKED
Ocean views, with direct access to the top deck. This room can be booked as single occupancy, or double occupancy.
Single Occupancy: $787
Double: $551 per person
Queen Room with Shared Bath
BOOKED
Ocean views, with direct access to the top deck. This room can be booked as single occupancy, or double occupancy.
Single Occupancy: $787
Double: $551 per person
Bunk Room with Shared Bath
BOOKED
Ocean views, with direct access to the front deck, and shares a bathroom with the queen room above. This room is double occupancy.
Top (Twin): $557 BOOKED
Double: $597 BOOKED
Sample Weekend Schedule
Friday, April 25th
4-6pm Check Ins
6pm Opening Circle
7pm Dinner
8:30pm Restorative Yoga
Saturday, April 26th
7am Coffee, Tea + Fruit Available
8:15am Yoga on the Beach
10am Brunch
11:30am-3:30pm Free Time
3:30pm Journaling and Yoga
6pm Dinner
7:30pm Yoga Nidra
Sunday, April 27th
7am Yoga Practice
8am Closing Circle
9am Breakfast
10am Checkout
I am such a fan of how Mary teaches! There are so many adjustments possible for whatever your body needs at any given time, and Mary knows them all. If you have a chance to do a retreat, take it!
Your Guide
With 7 years of full-time teaching experience, Mary offers expertise in vinyasa, prenatal, and postnatal yoga, and is a certified pre/postnatal corrective exercise specialist. She excels in 1-1 sessions, crafting personalized yoga practices to help clients address pelvic floor dysfunction, chronic pain, injuries, or stress. Her retreats are known for leaving participants feeling nurtured, nourished, and deeply relaxed.
Expect a fresh, creative mix of classic yoga poses, myofascial release work, therapeutic movement, and pelvic floor health exercises. Every class will leave you feeling balanced, relaxed, and deeply nurtured.
Take a break from your busy spring schedule to relax, restore, and soak in the healing environment of sand, sun, and sea.
Frequently Asked Questions
I am completely new to yoga. Will this be too hard for me?
No yoga experience required. I will offer lots of options and modifications to suit varying levels of ability.
I am pregnant or postpartum. Can I come?
Absolutely. I am a certified prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher, and will help you adapt the poses to your unique needs. If you need to pump, there are plenty of spaces in the home where you can pump in privacy, if that is your preference. No one needs you to pump in privacy if you prefer to remain with the group. The kitchen has plenty of room for milk storage.
Is transportation included?
No. Transportation to and from our location is not included in the price of the retreat. You are responsible for organizing your transportation and any incurred costs.
However, I am happy to help arrange carpooling to the retreat if you are coming from the Research Triangle. I am also happy to pair you up with other guests if you want to carpool or ride share from the airport.
Holden Beach is about a 3.5 hour drive from the Research Triangle.
The nearest airport is Wilmington (ILM), which is about 33.4 miles from Holden Beach.
What if I want a shared room but don't have a roomate?
When you request a room, let me know you don't have a preferred roommate. I will pair you with someone.
If we are unable to match you with another participant, you will need to upgrade to a private room at 50% reduction of the cost increase for the price of a single occupancy room, thus securing a single occupancy room at a price point halfway between a single and a shared room.
I don't plan to participate in the yoga classes. Can I get a discount?
No, the price of the retreat is fixed, regardless of your level of participation.
Do I need to bring my own meals and snacks?
No.
You will be provided with dinner on your arrival night, brunch and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday morning. Snacks, water, tea and coffee will be provided for you throughout your stay. There will be options for a variety of diets. Please indicate in your registration if you have specific dietary restrictions so we have options for you.
That being said, you may bring your own food if you so desire. We want everyone to feel at home.
You can view a sample menu below. Menus are tentative and subject to change.
file:///Users/maryreddinger/Downloads/Sun, Sea and Serenity Sample Menu.pdf
What do I need to bring?
You will need to bring your own yoga mat, clothes for yoga/movement, and layers for outdoor activities. Our home will provide us with bath towels, bed linens, and beach towels, as well as shampoo, conditioner, soap and hair.
Some other items I suggest:
-sunscreen
-sunglasses
-a hat
-flip flops or sandals for the beach
-bug spray
What's NOT included?
Airfare or any other costs or fees associated with travel, including travel insurance. I recommend you book your own travel insurance.
Lunch will not be served on Saturday, April 26th. There will be plenty of snacks and leftovers, but you are welcome to bring your own lunch or purchase your own lunch at the local restaurants during free time.
Alcoholic beverages are not included. This is an alcohol and drug-free retreat, so please do not bring your own.