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.
Because You deserve to feel alive and awake on the inside.
You’ve been craving peace, fulfillment, joy, connection…and freedom.
This is your chance.
You’ll return home with re-awakened inner peace and POWER.
You’ll feel recalibrated to your inner truth, and your inner wisdom.
You’ll remember what it looks and feels like to embody a soul-guided path to your truest self.
Created by Elena Sonnino, the Come Home to YOU retreat meets you where you are. And reminds you that you CANNOT get it wrong.
These transformational retreats are built on the belief that you carry deeply rooted inner strength and wisdom, everywhere you go.
Sometimes it is bold and audacious. Sometimes it is subdued and subtle.
But it is always there.
Just like the sunrise.
Sometimes the sunrise is like a painting. Sometimes it is obscured by clouds.
But you don’t need to SEE the sun rising each morning to know that it is there. To believe in it.
But sometimes. you need a reminder to remember. To stop doubting and start trusting.
To be present. To be curious. To embody your aliveness.
You need time and space to remember…That the path you’ve been waiting for…is already illuminated.You just need to take the first step.
To reconnect with your most important relationship – the one with yourself.
What can you expect during the retreat?
This isn’t just a yoga retreat.
It is a transformational retreat.
No feeling guilty.
No apologizing.
No waiting for the perfect moment or conditions.
You’ll learn how to reconnect to nature and to yourself as a way to be activate your inner peace no matter what life throws at you.
Maybe you’ll even envision a new wild and audacious dream or two along the way.
“I keep coming back to “magic” to describe this retreat. Every bit of our week fit me. Not a vacation… but a lifestyle.”
What people are saying about these retreats…“I had no idea what to expect, as I’d never attended a retreat before. As a business owner, my life is extremely busy so I was hesitant at first to even take that time for myself. However, after participating in the Nurture and Nourish Retreat I feel rejuvenated and have a list of purposeful action items to keep the nourishment going. What a great way to start the year! I’d like to make this an annual event in my life! Elena does such an amazing job in organizing and leading a perfect blend of activities that make your soul sing!”
“Before the retreat I was a ball of stress and guilt. Because of things going on with my family I kept thinking that I shouldn’t go.
I immersed myself into every practice, lesson, and moment. I recognize that it is SO important for me to listen to my wants and needs. I have slowed down, take mini breaks during the day to check in with myself, and haven’t jumped every time I get a call or text from my family.
Instead, I sit in a rock in Central Park, feel the wind blow, listen to the leaves fall, and enjoy watching dogs run around the dog park. I’m feeling my aliveness.””
“I was “stuck” before the retreat not even knowing how “stuck” I was. The retreat awakened me and showed me so many possibilities that are truly at my fingertips if I just reached a little further. It exceeded my expectations and taught me valuable skills that will help me continue to grow. This is just the beginning”
The week is designed to help you remember, honor, and re-awaken your aliveness and connect to the power and wisdom of your body, your intuition, and the truth of what it means to be YOU.
What does a retreat day look like?Elena loves to surprise you during retreats, so please know that this is a draft schedule to give you a sense of what one day might look like.
(In fact, the surprises and attention to every detail are what keep so many retreaters coming back year after year.)
Daily Schedule
7:00 am Coffee/Tea/Fruit
7:15 - 7:45 am Meditation
7:45 am - 9:00 am Morning Practice
9:00 - 10:00 am Breakfast
10:15-12:00 pm Coaching Workshop or Local Adventure
1:00 Lunch
1:45 Free time for naps in the hammock, reading, or just BEING.
4:00 - 6:00 Evening Practice & Coaching
6:30 pm Dinner
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
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
AND….
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
“Elena created and fostered an environment that allowed all of us to feel safe and supported and loved - so we were all able to open up and truly get to the root of some really deep stuff. I came home with a deeper understanding of and appreciation for myself, and what I can do to truly ‘nurture and nourish’ ME in my daily life in the ‘real world’.”
These transformational retreats are an opportunity to open up to yourself and your aliveness on a SOUL level.
These immersive experiences blend the power of presence, intention, and community to help you expand your capacity for peace, freedom, connection, and joy.
I chose this particular area and retreat home because I wanted to embrace the feel of the mountains in the fall, to help us connect to nature and to ourselves.
My retreats have never been about “go,go,go” energy. In fact, I’ve always prioritized REST and LESS doing.
This retreat is no exception. In fact, other than exploring local (easy) trails, we won’t be going “off-property” during this retreat.
The hikes will be slow and we might even pause to breathe or just BE (with the possibility of some uneven terrain and maybe even a creek crossing).
I always design these experiences to cultivate and celebrate the power of community and connection.
This retreat is no different.
While all activities are always optional, my hope is that these activating and awakening experiences call to your soul.
That if you say YES to this retreat, you are doing so with an open heart that is ready to meet yourself where you are AND allow yourself to be nudged, one step at a time, perhaps beyond what you thought was possible. To meet the truest version of you. The one that you can come home to, not just on retreat, but every day after that.
I can’t wait to retreat with you!
xo,
Elena
sweet friend,
A note from Elena
AccomodationsOur retreat house was chosen for it’s luxurious feel, spacious decks overlooking the mountains, and areas for rest and relaxation. The bedrooms at our retreat home are comfortable and most have their own private bathroom.
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: a 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.
~The final payment of the remaining balance is due 09/01/2026.
Payment plans available.
Travel Insurance is strongly recommended.
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.
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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