About the Weekend
On this weekend retreat, we will work with a range of traditional yogic and contemplative practices designed to support a deep and embodied meditation experience. These include Yin Yoga (passive, long-held postures), Hatha Yoga (active, steady postures), Prāṇāyāma (yogic breathing techniques), Yoga Nidra (guided sleep meditation), and Mantra (yogic chanting). Together, these practices prepare the body, breath, and nervous system for sustained engagement with Dhyāna—seated meditation (Zazen)—often considered the most direct and potent of all yogic practices.
Participants will receive clear instruction on the first evening in both seated meditation (Zazen) and walking meditation (Kinhin), making the retreat accessible to those new to formal meditation practice. At the same time, this retreat is not only for beginners. By reconnecting meditation with its yogic foundations, we aim to revitalize and deepen established practices, inviting a more integrated and alive relationship with meditation, ourselves, and the world we inhabit.
Through years of teaching meditation in a variety of contexts, I have found that an immersive weekend retreat is one of the most effective ways to introduce, establish, or re-establish a consistent daily meditation practice. If you have struggled to maintain a regular home practice—or feel disconnected from meditation—this weekend offers a supportive and focused environment to help you reset, recommit, and move forward with clarity.
No prior experience in meditation or yoga is required; all levels are welcome. What is asked is a sincere willingness to engage fully, with openness, curiosity, and effort. As my Zen teacher often reminds us, “Zazen is hard work.” This retreat offers both the structure and support to meet that work skillfully.
All practices are guided by Douglas Johnson, E-RYT 500, YACEP, and OM.
General Info
What?
Meditation Immersion Weekend
WHEN?
Friday, January 30 – Sunday, February 1, 2026
WHERE?
Elohee Retreat Center 251 Elohee Dr, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
HOW MUCH?
Depends on your accommodations, see below.
Accommodations
The Triplet
Welcome to Hogwarts! 😉 This room is a large room with a sweeping view of the forest and waterfall. This room has 3 twin beds and a shared bath.
The Triplet is $525 per person.
The Woodland Room
A cozy room with 2 twin beds and a shared bath.
The Woodland Room is $550 per person.
The Sun Trail Room
A sweet room boasting large, bright windows. This room has both a twin bed and a full bed and a shared bath.
This room is available as a Single for $650, a Double for $595 per person, or a Triple for $495 per person.
Please note that if used as a triple two occupants must share the full bed.
The Forest Room
Feel embraced by nature in this quaint room. The Forest Room includes 1 queen bed and a shared bath.
The Forest Room is $675 single occupancy; $595 per person if shared by two people.
The Patio Room
Step onto your own private patio and feel one with nature. This room overlooks a 100-foot waterfall, and includes 1 queen bed with a shared bath.
The Patio Room is $695 single occupancy; $625 per person if shared.
The Upstairs Lounge
If money is a concern, or you just like an adventure, you can use this couch in the upstairs lounge for a bed. There are a couple of shared bathrooms and showers for your use.
The Upstairs Lounge is $395 and includes all meals and instruction. You must bring your own bedding.
The Living Room Couch
Again, if money is a concern or you simply like to "rough it" you can use the couch on the left for a bed. There are a couple of shared bathrooms and showers for your use.
The Downstairs Living Room Couch is $395 and includes all meals and instruction. You must bring your own bedding.
The Wine Cellar
Get in touch with your inner Trappist monk by spending the weekend sleeping on a cot in the wine cellar. There are a couple of shared bathrooms and showers for your use.
This is another great option for economy accommodations. $450 includes all meals and instruction, but again you must bring your own bedding.
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