Wellness & Yoga Retreat Venue near Asheville, NC
You've poured your heart into your retreat: the practice, the people, and the transformation you want them to feel. Now you need a place that can hold all of it. Wunderland Resort is a private, nature-centered retreat venue in Old Fort, North Carolina, about 30 minutes from downtown Asheville and bordering Pisgah National Forest. Retreat leaders rent Wunderland for a few hours, a full day, a weekend, or a full week, and can book the entire resort or just the common spaces. We host groups of up to 50, with lodging for up to 26 overnight guests plus campsites for 20 more.
A Retreat Venue Built for the People Who Lead Retreats
Planning a retreat is a labor of love. You curate every session, hold space for every guest, and carry the vision from the first sign-up to the closing circle. The last thing you need is a venue that works against you: a cramped conference room, a hotel lobby full of strangers, thin walls, or a setting that pulls everyone right back to their phones.
Wunderland was created to be the opposite. Your group arrives at a private property surrounded by forest, where the pond is spring-fed, the trails begin just steps away, and the pace slows down on its own. Mornings start with practice on a yoga platform tucked among the rhododendron. Afternoons drift between the sauna, the cold plunge, and the water. Evenings end around the fire.
You focus on leading. We take care of the space, so your guests can arrive, settle in, and go deeper than they ever could at home.
Retreats We Host
Wunderland welcomes yoga teachers, facilitators, coaches, healers, faith leaders, and small business owners who want a meaningful setting for their work. Retreat leaders host:
Yoga retreats: from a single Sunday practice to week-long immersions and teacher trainings.
Breathwork and sound healing: guided breath sessions, sound baths, and even floating sound baths on the pond.
Meditation and silent retreats: quiet, unhurried days in the forest with room to turn inward.
Digital detox weekends: trade screens for trails, swimming, and fireside conversation.
Spiritual and faith-based retreats: church groups, women's and men's circles, ceremony, and seasonal gatherings.
Coaching and mindset workshops: personal growth intensives, masterminds, and small-group programs.
Creative retreats: writing circles, pottery, art, poetry, and book club getaways.
Spaces & Amenities
Everything your group needs to practice, gather, rest, and reconnect is right here on one private property:
Outdoor yoga platform: an open-air deck nestled among the rhododendron for movement, meditation, and breathwork.
Spring-fed pond: for swimming, floating, and sound baths on the water.
Sauna and cold plunge: contrast therapy built right into your retreat schedule.
Forest trails: walking paths on the property, with Pisgah National Forest right next door for mindful hikes.
Common gathering spaces: a covered pavilion by the pond and shared spaces for circles, workshops, and group meals.
Fireside evenings: space for closing circles, storytelling, and stargazing.
Lodging for 26 overnight guests: luxury villas and glamping accommodations.
Onsite camping: tent and vehicle sites for up to 20 more guests, with bathroom and kitchen access.
Retreats Recently Hosted at Wunderland
Retreat leaders have already made Wunderland home for gatherings like these:
A fall weekend of yoga, pottery, and poetry: an immersion in slowing down, creating with your hands, and deep connection before the busy holiday season.
A yoga and Enneagram retreat: a weekend weaving together movement, meditation, self-inquiry, and the natural world.
A fall equinox self-care day: a sacred Sunday built around 108 sun salutations, breath, and the art of letting go.
A Sunday wellness social: gentle seasonal yoga followed by a floating sound bath on the pond, then sauna, cold plunge, and forest walks.
A book club's first weekend retreat: one small idea that turned into a full weekend of community, adventure, and real memories.
Wellness micro-festivals: multi-day immersions bringing together energy healers, musicians, makers, and conscious community.
Every one of these retreats looked different, and that's the point. Wunderland adapts to your vision, not the other way around.
Flexible Rental Options
Every retreat has its own rhythm, so we offer rental options that fit how you work:
Partial day: a few hours for a workshop, class, sound bath, or single-session gathering.
Full day: a complete day retreat, from sunrise practice to closing circle.
Weekend: the classic two- or three-night retreat with lodging on site.
Full week: room for immersive programs, trainings, and extended retreats.
You also choose your footprint. Rent the entire resort for complete privacy and full use of the lodging, or book just the common spaces for day programming.
How to Book Your Retreat
Bringing your retreat to life at Wunderland is simple:
Step 1, Share your vision: tell us your dates, group size, and the experience you want your guests to have.
Step 2, Shape your plan: we'll help you choose the right spaces, lodging mix, and rental length for your program.
Step 3, Lead your retreat: arrive, settle in, and give your full attention to your guests while we take care of the venue.
Picture your guests driving home rested, open, and already asking when your next retreat will be. That's what a great venue makes possible.
Retreat Venue FAQs
Where is Wunderland Resort located?
Wunderland Resort is in Old Fort, North Carolina, on Curtis Creek Road, about 30 minutes east of downtown Asheville. The property borders Pisgah National Forest in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
How many people can attend a retreat at Wunderland?
Wunderland hosts groups of up to 50 people for day programming. Up to 26 guests can stay overnight in luxury villas and glamping accommodations, with tent and vehicle campsites for up to 20 more.
Can I rent Wunderland for a few hours or a single day?
Yes. Retreat leaders can rent Wunderland for a partial day, a full day, a weekend, or a full week.
Do I have to rent the entire resort?
No. You can rent the entire resort for a fully private retreat, or book only the common spaces for day programs, workshops, and classes.
What types of retreats does Wunderland host?
Yoga retreats, breathwork and sound healing sessions, meditation and silent retreats, digital detox weekends, spiritual and faith-based retreats, coaching and mindset workshops, women's and men's circles, and creative retreats such as writing, pottery, and art.
What wellness amenities are available on site?
An outdoor yoga platform, a spring-fed pond for swimming and floating sound baths, a sauna, a cold plunge, walking trails, a covered pavilion, and fireside gathering space for evening circles.
How do I check availability and pricing?
Fill out the form below, email events@wunderlandresort.com, or call 828.419.4632. Share your preferred dates and group size, and we'll follow up with options for your retreat.
Start Planning Your Retreat
Tell us about your retreat, your dates, and your group size, and we'll help you find the right fit at Wunderland.