Rest Retreat

Roundhouse li tup at night

Roundhouse li tup at night

forest and watershed view

forest and watershed view

rock meditation

rock meditation

Rest Retreat

Rougemont, NC, United States

Rest Retreats at the Respite Roundhouse grant nature-infused rejuvenation and healing for those in need of rest.  Open for booking April - July 2025. Retreatants will choose their own self-directed retreat during seasonal, available dates. $40/per weekday night. Weekend bookings available at reduced, market-rate if can stay for minimum of three nights. your choice : self-cleaning or paid cleaning.

Retreatants get access to:

  • gaia herb products donated by compassion access project
  • Soaking tub, wood burning stove, rooms encased in windows for open air, forest trail, river medicine, wood for camp fires, vast library of movement, poetry and naturalist / buddhist books.
  • All the emergent discoveries you will find here.

Retreats will be granted according to solidarity scale, what folks can afford to pay, with a minimum non-refundable contribution of $80 for two nights / three days.

Read and See Reviews of past retreatants.

Contact

5680 Hobgood Rd.
Rougemont, NC 27572
United States

Year Founded
2020
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Embedded in historic site
Residency Program Type
Retreat
Residency Length
3 days - 30 days
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
1
Collaborative Residency
N/A
Companions
Pets (Non-service animals)
Family Friendly
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Children allowed for full stay
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
N/A
How does your residency program support artists?
Unstructured time
Inspiration from natural environment
Additional Eligibility Information

Please fill out this Retreat Form to choose dates and solidarity scale for your Rest Retreat. https://forms.gle/Tgp58qgsXLgW7Yao6

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
30
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
35
Artist Stipend
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
N/A
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
N/A
Accessibility Contact Name
Kristen Cox
Accessibility Contact Email
respiteintheround@gmail.com
Type of Housing
N/A
Accessible Housing
N/A
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
N/A
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Residents have access to private kitchen