March 30 – April 4, 2027
5 days, 4 nights
Earth Shine Lodge, Brevard, North Carolina
Advanced Mountain Bike Riders
Anne Cochrane, Alison Wells
Private Room: $1800
Triple Occupancy Shared room : $1000
Join your hosts, Anne Cochrane, founder of Sacred Trees Retreats, and Alison Wells, owner of Wander Wellness, for an unforgettable long weekend in the heart of Brevard, North Carolina—one of the country’s premier mountain biking destinations.
Designed for women who love mountain bike adventures, this retreat is an opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday life and reconnect with yourself through movement, nature, and community. Together, we’ll ride the legendary trails of Pisgah National Forest and DuPont State Forest, practice yoga created specifically for women athletes, enjoy nourishing locally sourced meals, and unwind with meaningful conversation around the fire each evening.
Whether you’re looking to build confidence on the bike, challenge yourself on incredible trails, or simply spend a weekend surrounded by women who share your love of the mountain biking, you’ll leave feeling stronger, more grounded, and deeply connected—to yourself, to nature, and to a community of adventurous women.
Come ride, recharge, laugh, and remember what it feels like to make space for yourself.
Advanced mountain bike riders — comfortable with long rides 4+ hours (with some breaks) and technical terrain. Pisgah is renowned for techy, rooty terrain – with many waterfall sightings along the way. *Unfortunately, ebikes are not allowed in the forrest or Dupont so we can not accomodate for ebike riders.
The main lodge has 8 rooms and a cottage designed to provide a one-of-a-kind experience. Built in 1990 from the original wood on the property, the boutique nature lodge has all the architectural elements that you would expect from a rustic mountain lodge – stone fireplaces, antler chandeliers, creaky wood floors, and much more. There are 8 rooms in the lodge, each with their own bathroom, a queen bed on the lower level and a loft with two twins.
Lodging, daily breakfast & dinner, morning yoga, daily guided mountain bike rides, evening stretch/yoga, evening fit pit & stargazing. Delicious breakfasts will energize us for the rides, and amazing dinners will satisfy our bellies after an awesome day on the trail. The Earth Shine lodge believes that great food is an important part of the experience. Using locally sourced food, the chefs will do their best to cater to food allergies and preferences. All breakfasts and dinners are included. Lunches will be on your own.
Host & Lead Facilitator
Anne Cochrane is the co-owner of The Bike Lane and Sacred Trees Retreats. For 25 years she has been an avid mountain biker and co-owns a community-centered bike shop and brewery — a space where people come together through cycling, adventure, and shared experience. Anne is also a licensed clinical psychotherapist who helps people navigate life transitions, burnout, anxiety, and depression.
Owner of Wander Wellness
Alison specializes in creating classes tailored to specific sports — including mountain biking, running, hiking, and rowing. As an avid mountain biker, PMBIA Level 1 instructor, runner, and hiker, she turns to yoga as a way to deepen her own practice and recover for more adventures.
Your own private room, no roommate. Limited availability.
Best for those who value solitude and quiet at the end of each day.
Share a room with 1-2 other attendees. Each room has one bathroom with a queen bed on one level two twins on the second. If you want specific room mates, you can specify this in registration and we will do our best to accommodate.
Best for those who enjoy being in the company of other like-minded people.
For attendees who book 6+ months ahead of the retreat.
Pricing is preliminary and may change slightly as final venue and accreditation details are confirmed.
Reserve your spot today and get ready for an awesome adventure retreat, in an amazing location and with some of the best trails ever!
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