Fall Into YOU retreat
October 15-19, 2026
Nellysford, Virginia
Reconnect to Nature. Reconnect to You.
Immerse yourself in soul nourishment.
The Fall into You Transformational retreat is for you if you are ready to slow down as a way to activate your inner peace.
You’ll be nurtured by the energy the mountains, the forests, and our circle to reconnect, remember, and embody the truth of being YOU.
You’ll be nourished you’ll with mind-body-soul practices, joy-filling local adventures that connect you with nature, delicious cuisine, and heartfelt conversations.
And you’ll connect to a deep sense of belonging – to parts of you that perhaps you've lost touch with over the years, and to the shared energy of the community that is circled around you.
All the details...Where and when is this retreat?
The retreat takes place October 15-19th at a retreat home in Nellysford, Virginia – within the Wintergreen resort area. Wintergreen is a 5-6 hour drive from the DC area, or a 45-minute drive from the closest airport in Charlottesville, Virginia.
What is included? So much. And more.
4 nights’ accommodation at a luxurious and tree-house like vacation home within the Wintergreen resort area
3 local, delicious meals* per day prepared by our private chef, including snacks (vegetarian/dairy/gluten-free options available)
Daily guided meditation
1-2 daily yoga classes that focus on creating a deeper mind-body connection with necessary props, including accessible and intuitive slow flow, nurturing and relaxing yin yoga, and yoga nidra for deep rest
Group coaching and inquiry sessions to remember, awaken, and receive the feeling of coming home to YOU
Rituals to connect to the truest parts of yourself
Easy local hikes to connect to the wisdom of fall
Daily downtime to RELAX
Opportunities for 1:1 time with Elena for extra support
A welcome bag of goodies to make your week even more fabulous
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All the surprise delight. One of the things that makes a retreat with Elena so fabulous is the surprises that she’ll shower upon you along the way.
Transformation (and friendships) that will last a lifetime
Not included:
Airfare/transportation
Retreat PricingKing bed with private bath: $3600* (2 spots available)
Queen bed with private bath: $3400* (2 spots available)
Shared room with twin beds : $3200* (4 spots available)
**Prices are per person.
~A deposit of $900 is due to secure your registration.
~Please note 3% credit card processing fee will be added. Option to pay the remaining balance in full by July 1 to avoid the 3%.
~The final payment of the remaining balance is due 09/01/2026.
Payment plans available.
Travel Insurance is strongly recommended.
Pick your room…
Private King bedroom with ensuite,
$3600 plus 3% credit card fee will be added to the remaining balance after the deposit. Option to pay in full via ACH by July 1, without fee.
Queen bed room with private ensuite bath.
3400 plus 3% credit card fee will be added to the remaining balance after the deposit. Option to pay in full via ACH by July 1, without fee.
Shared room with two twin beds, either private ensuite or bathroom across the hall.
$3200 plus 3% credit card fee will be added to the remaining balance after the deposit. Option to pay in full via ACH by July 1, without fee.
Frequently asked questions-
You’ll get a full packing list as we get closer. Think super casual. Yoga, lounging, and hiking attire.
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I love to plan ahead too. :)
On Thursday, October 15th –check in will be at 3:00 pm – and you’ll have time to get settled and comfy before our opening circle and dinner.
On Monday, October 19th, we won’t have anything formal planned. Check out is by 10 am.
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Rest, rest, and more rest. :) You can also go for a walk or hike as our home is situated on the resort property.
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Delicious and nourishing spa-like food by one of Elena’s favorite chefs. Vegetarian, gluten, and dairy-free options always avaiable.
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No. This is a DRY retreat to allow us to dive deep into our intuition, the wisdom of our bodies, and the radical truth that is ready to be embodied.
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Yes. And No. This retreat will encourage BEING, rest, AND play. Depending on the weather, a few short and easy hikes will be planned to immerse ourselves in our senses. The invitation will be to explore, allow, and be guided by what feels delicious and true for you.
This retreat is NOT for you if you want to be doing, doing, doing.
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Every retreat I’ve led has seen at least one last minute cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances. The price of insurance is small compared to your retreat investment which is non-refundable and creates peace of mind in the event that your circumstances change.
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Have a question about whether this retreat is right for you?
Email Elena at elena@thethrivesanctuary.com
Meet the Founder of The Thrive Sanctuary and retreat host...Elena Sonnino
The idea for the Thrive Sanctuary came to Elena while training for an ultra-endurance hiking event. And because one of her core values is curiosity, she allowed the seed of possibility to be planted, reminding her of the whisper she’d heard long ago to create a retreat center.
The Thrive Sanctuary is designed to feel like a warm hug, an urban retreat sanctuary that meets you where you are. It reminds us that tending to our thriving is an ongoing journey. A journey that requires trust, ease, and curiosity and is nourished by the wonder of mini-moments.
While this holistic plant shop is home base for all things THRIVING, Elena has been leading transformational retreats for the last 10 years. These retreats come with a GUARANTEE.
That if you show up for the practices and experiences each day with an open mind and heart and integrate your takeaways once you get home…this transformative experience will be a catalyst for you to thrive from the inside out.
Yes, you’ll need to show up and do the sometimes not-easy work of “being” – but the Fall into YOU retreat will create and hold space for you to…
Identify and release old patterns and stories that keep you stuck in survival mode and out of alignment with your intuition.
Nurture the truths that make you YOU.
Remember and re-awaken your inner power.
Immerse yourself in deep soul nourishment.
Recalibrate to your inner child with adventure, play, laughter, and vulnerability to expand your capacity to RECEIVE.
Learn embodiment practices to connect to your aliveness.
Create your own heart-centered path for the life you want to live.
Laugh. And maybe cry. And probably laugh again.
Connect to yourself, to nature, and to the circle of women around you.
What most people say about Elena is that she brings delightful sparks of energy to everything she does. And she is over the moon to bring that spark of unapologetic, easeful, and delighted energy to life with this new retreat destination.
