Join us on the beautiful North Carolina coast
Take time for your SELF!
- Enjoy delicious organic Ayurvedic meals made with locally grown ingredients
- Rejuvenate with morning yoga on the porch, guided excursions to the beach, and gazing at the sunset from the roof
- Enjoy free time to indulge in whatever restores you ~ receive a massage, kayak the intracoastal waterway, enjoy the cute town, or take time alone to rest
Navigate the Liminal Space of Midlife with
the Wisdom of Ayurveda
Join us as we explore how to live in harmony with nature while traversing deep physical, social, and spiritual transitions.
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Understand Ayurveda’s empowering view on the transformation of menopause and what actually changes in our body and spirit
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Explore different views on how to embody the identity of wisdom-holder from Vedic tradition
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Unravel the mystery of why some women develop symptoms in midlife while others do not (it’s not only because of our doshas!)
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Discover natural remedies for common symptoms such as hot flashes, insomnia, brain fog and anxiety, by targeting the root cause of the problems
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Soak in the camaraderie and wisdom of a community of like-minded women who are building the next phase of their lives with integrity, purpose and care
Whether you seek to de-stress, recharge, or discover new strategies for transitional times, this retreat is an ideal sanctuary.
YOUR RETREAT LEADERS
IVY INGRAM
Ivy has been an Ayurveda Practitioner since 2011. She trained for 2 years under renowned Ayurveda teacher Dr. Vasant Lad. She then mentored for 6 months in India at a traditional Ayurveda treatment center where she returns every year for continued training.
She has a master’s degree in counseling psychology, an undergraduate degree from Brown University, and an advanced Ayuryoga instructor certification.
She helps clients find balance and symptom relief through online programs and in-person retreats. Read her full bio here.
BETSY BERTRAM
Betsy Bertram is a certified Kripalu yoga teacher, Reiki Practitioner, Polarity Therapist, writer, and speaker who guides others toward embodied living through healing practices. She offers group classes, workshops, one-on-one sessions, and transformational retreats, creating sacred spaces for reconnection and wholeness.
She has been studying Ayurveda for 8 years and loves sharing Ayurvedic cooking, which transformed her digestion and continues to support optimal health and well-being in her life on a daily basis. Read full bio here.
Weekend Schedule
Thursday
4pm ~ Check in
Settle into our spacious Retreat House, or take a walk to explore the charming town
6pm ~ Dinner
7-8pm ~ Welcome Circle
Friday & Saturday
8-9am ~ Morning yoga
9am ~ Breakfast
10am-12noon ~ Workshop
12:30-1:30pm ~ Lunch
1:30-4pm ~ Free Time
4-5:30pm ~ Workshop
6-7pm ~ Dinner
7-8pm ~ Saturday: Sharing Circle
Sunday
8-9am ~ Morning yoga
9am ~ Breakfast
9:30-10:30am ~ Closing Circle
11am ~ Check out
OUR RETREAT HOUSE
All our meals and workshop sessions will be held at our fantastic Retreat House.
Kick back on the porch or rooftop deck and watch wild horses and dolphins in the distance. Lounge in the living rooms or soak in our private hot tub.
We'll be within walking distance to the Beaufort Historic District with restaurants, shops, and ferry service to beaches and the Cape Lookout Lighthouse.
Stay overnight in our Retreat House, or register only for our workshops and meals.
OUR RETREAT MEALS
We will enjoy fresh, homemade Ayurvedic meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tea time lovingly prepared by our retreat co-leader, Betsy Bertram, using locally sourced spring harvest vegetables, healing spices, and herbs.
Each meal will honor traditional Ayurvedic principles with thoughtfully balanced flavors for deliciousness and good digestion.
Meals will also incorporate foods that support women in perimenopause, menopause and transitional times of life. Look forward to herbal teas and healthy treats in addition to nurturing meals. You will receive all the recipes from the retreat so you can continue to eat well at home.
Accommodations
Each room in our Retreat House has one queen bed and a shared bathroom. You may choose single accommodations, or share a bed with a friend.
There are laundry facilities in the house, as well as two kitchens in case you want to bring your own snacks.
REGISTRATION
Thursday - Sunday,
April 23-26, 2026
Limited Space Available!
Registration with Accommodations
Registration for Program/Meals Only
Cancellation & Refund Policy
- If you cancel prior to February 15, 2026, you will receive a refund of the amount paid minus a cancellation fee of 25% of full retreat price.
- If you cancel on or after February 15, 2026, we will make every effort to fill your place with another paying client. If we are able to do so, then you will receive a refund minus the 25% cancellation fee. If we are unable to fill your place, no refund can be given as we will have made commitments to our vendors.
