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Let the Light In
A Spring Ayurveda Retreat
to Connect & Replenish
APRIL 23-26, 2026
Beaufort, North Carolina
Join us on the Beautiful
North Carolina Coast
...FOR A WEEKEND TO RESTORE
YOUR DEEPEST RESERVES OF VITALITY
Spring can bring a welcome uplift of new energy, fresh ideas, and an impulse to connect - yet in this moment of global conflict, many of us may feel heavy, worried, or disconnected.
This retreat will light up our spring energy, build a sense of inner peace, and remind us of our power to nourish ourselves so we can take meaningful action in our lives.
COME JOIN US!
According to Ayurveda,
Spring is the season when Kapha dosha rises...
The dry cold of winter makes way for the melting moisture of spring with the promise of warmth in the air. However, if there is too much Kapha, the onslaught of liquid heaviness can leave us feeling sluggish, congested or unmotivated.
KAPHA ITSELF IS NOT THE PROBLEM.
When balanced, Kapha is the very force that gives us stability, immunity, patience, and a loving heart. It is the grounded presence that allows us to nurture and to persevere - so long as we keep it warm and moving.
Living in tune with Spring is not about fighting Kapha dosha, but about stimulating and uplifting it. It's about adding more LIGHT so Kapha's steadiness becomes resilience, and its moisture becomes compassion, rather than stagnation.
Come discover how to support Kapha and its gifts of immunity and emotional steadiness — the quiet glow that allows us to feel nourished from within.
Held by the rhythm of the intracoastal waterways,
this retreat invites you to refill what has been depleted and remember the well of strength that lives beneath the surface.
This retreat is an ideal way to lighten your energy and comfort your spirit.
- Rejuvenate with morning yoga and pranayama outside, and sunset gazing from the roof deck
- Discover Ayurvedic wisdom to help navigate this intense time on our planet with equanimity
- Clarify intentions for your daily life with a sunrise Vedic fire ceremony
- Get messy with hands-on art projects to ignite your inner creative spark
- Open your heart and free your voice with chanting and joyful kirtan singing
- Enjoy delicious organic Ayurvedic meals made with locally grown fresh produce and LOVE by Betsy, our own Ayurveda chef extraordinaire
- 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
Each practice has been chosen to both energize and replenish — to create brightness and heal exhaustion. Together we will awaken prāṇa while stabilizing our energy.
Revitalizing organic spring foods prepared according to Ayurvedic principles will gently kindle our digestion, leaving us feeling light and energized, with kitchen inspirations to take home.
Creative art sessions woven throughout the weekend offer space for integration and play. Color, texture, sound, breath, and movement become pathways back to your own inner ocean — vast, rhythmic, and sustaining.
You will leave feeling clearer, steadier, and quietly luminous, with practical tools to protect and cultivate your spirit long after the tide recedes.
JOIN USOur Retreat 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
8-9am ~ Morning yoga
9am ~ Breakfast
10am-12noon ~ Ayurveda Teaching & Art Workshop
12:30-1:30pm ~ Lunch
1:30-4pm ~ Free Time or Optional Kayak Paddle
4-5:30pm ~ Program Session
6-7pm ~ Dinner
7-8pm ~ Free Time
Saturday
8-9am ~ Morning yoga
9am ~ Breakfast
10am-12noon ~ Program Session
12:30-1:30pm ~ Lunch
1:30-4pm ~ Free Time or Optional Massage
4-5:30pm ~ Program Session
6-7pm ~ Dinner
7-8pm ~ Kirtan Singing Circle
Sunday
7-8am ~ Sunrise Fire Ceremony
8-9am ~ Morning yoga
9am ~ Breakfast & Closing Circle
10:30am ~ Check out
Our Retreat Leaders
Ivy Ingram
Ivy has been an Ayurveda Practitioner since 2012.
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.
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.
Our Retreat House
All our meals and workshop sessions will be held at our fantastic Retreat House.
Kick back in a rocking chair 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 programs and meals.
WHERE YOU'RE STAYING
Accommodations
Each room in our airy Retreat House has one queen bed and a shared bathroom. You may choose single accommodations, or share a bed with a friend.
There are two decks plus a roof deck, a hot tub, laundry facilities, and two kitchens in case you want to bring your own snacks.
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
Registration
Thursday - Sunday
April 23-26, 2026
REGISTRATION WITH ACCOMMODATIONS
$1350 Single
If Shared: $1050 per roommate
- Includes 3 nights accommodations with shared bath Thursday-Saturday nights (*one room with private bath available for additional fee)
- Includes all program sessions, yoga classes, and guided meditations
- Includes 3 organic homemade Ayurvedic meals each day (dinner Thursday through breakfast Sunday)
Does not include optional activities that incur an additional fee, such as kayak excursion or massage
REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAM/MEALS ONLY
$750
Does not include any overnight accommodations
- Includes all program sessions, yoga classes, workshops and free time in the Retreat House
- Includes 3 organic homemade Ayurvedic meals each day (dinner Thursday through breakfast Sunday)
Does not include optional activities that incur an additional fee, such as kayak excursion or massage
Cancellation & Refund Policy
If you cancel prior to April 1, 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 April 1, 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.
Payment Plans
Make your first payment today, followed by 2 additional monthly payments (incurs additional $25 fee per payment; save $75 by paying in full using buttons above)
