This retreat during the awe-inspiring leaf-peeping season in gorgeous Asheville, North Carolina will help you unlock your mad genius and build your legacy. A very special 4 day/3 night intimate, explorative experience with a small group so we can dive in to every aspect of your legacy. We will be doing lots of visioning, journaling, creating, communing, and playful activities. You will leave knowing yourself and your true intentions, dreams, and the lifestyle you want to live intimately. A powerful, life-affirming retreat in the middle of West Asheville at Mad Genius Studio’s unique retreat property affectionately dubbed “The Treehouse.” Limited to 7 guests.

Day 1: Arrivals and welcome dinner and circle

Day 2: Art hike and foraging tour/dinner

Day 3: Self-care bonanza, cooking class, and glam photo shoot plus dinner and music out

Day 4: Morning activity and goodbye brunch

Things to note:

Part of this experience is to completely get you out of your norm and into your body and in the present moment. We have created a safe, encouraging, and warm space for everyone to feel comfortable being their most vulnerable selves. You will rotate between the 7 sleeping areas each evening as each one will have different prompts and touches to unlock different answers, questions, and ideas, and we encourage everyone to pack light and dress mostly in comfortable lounge clothes. Phones will be collected at breakfast and returned after dinner to further encourage you to go deep within yourself and get the most out of this special retreat. This is not a luxury experience but rather a warm, homey, comforting, and inviting space that has plenty of common-area nooks including a sauna, hammock, firepit, and covered deck so you have space to process in-between activities and have deep conversations with other attendees as we form our own circle of community with ties that will last a lifetime.

Led by long-time serial entrepreneur Shawndra Russell, owner of Mad Genius Studios and HarmonyAVL+media and co-founder of InvestHER Asheville and Women in Trades Hub. Inspired by her personal journey to self-actualization, each participant will receive The Legacy Project workbook that will guide our time together. Shawndra is a long-time leader, educator, coach, and perpetual cheerleader who believes we are all mad geniuses and just need the safe spaces, time, and encouragement to unlock all of our gifts, the vision we have for our lives and how we want to change the world. Other specially-curated guests will lead us in certain activities and experiences that will soothe and uplift and help unlock our deepest desires.

Cost: $2800 includes all meals, lodging, activities, and transportation during the retreat (guests are responsible for arrival/departure). Save $200 with early bird pricing through May 15. Limited to 7 guests.