Welcome Gray Bear Retreat Center

Nestled in the rolling hills of rural Tennessee, this rustic yoga retreat center feels like a place time forgot—in the best possible way. Paths wind through wildflower meadows and forest, leading to hand‑built cabins, our wood burning sauna and stone hot tub. The air carries the scent of cedar, fresh earth, and delicious smells emanating from the kitchen. Prominent sounds are laughter, windchimes, whippoorwills and our famous dinner bell.

The heart of the retreat is our state-of-the-art yoga room, its floor to ceiling windows framing sweeping views of misty mornings at sunrise. Practice here feels grounding and elemental, with sunlight filtering through the rafters and the forest stretching endlessly in every direction. Nearby, a spring‑fed creek offers a quiet place for meditation, journaling, or simply dipping your feet into cold, clear water.

Meals are shared family style {outdoors whenever possible}, with guests gather for nourishing, locally sourced dishes prepared with simplicity and care. Evenings often end around a fire pit beneath a sky bright with stars, creating a sense of community that’s as restorative as the yoga itself.

Treating yourself to body work during your stay is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Our therapists are handpicked and some of the best in the field covering Thai massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Neuromuscular, Swedish /Deep Tissue and Watsu. Bodywork is available at every retreat to enable you to fully release and be present.

This is a place for slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and rediscovering your own inner stillness—an authentic, earthy sanctuary where the modern world feels wonderfully far away.