Dock on the lake with Adirondack chairs
Kumbaya Collective · Fall 2026

Fall Lake House
Retreat

September 24 – 27, 2026 · Blue Ridge Mountains
Dates Sept 24 – 27, 2026
Arrive Thursday 4 – 6pm
Depart Sunday 10am
Location Blue Ridge Mountains, NC
Facilitators Doug & Kai

Three days by the water.
Come as you are.

Fall in the mountains is something else. The air changes, the leaves turn, and there is this natural exhale that happens when you get up there. We built this retreat around that feeling.

The lake house sits right on the water. Kayaks and paddleboards are yours to use whenever. There is a dock to swim from, a fire pit, and enough space to find quiet when you need it.

Every meal is included and prepared with care. Yoga, meditation, breathwork, sound journeys, cacao ceremony, and creative workshops happen when they happen. Nothing is mandatory. Everything is worth showing up for.

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Porch with lake view
Doug and Kai doing yoga on a rock outdoors
Your facilitators

Doug & Kai

Doug and Kai have been building retreats and community experiences together for years. Every session they lead is different, but the energy is always the same: warm, grounded, and worth showing up for.

Between the two of them: yoga, Reiki, breathwork, sound, cacao ceremony, and a really good playlist. You are in good hands.

What's included

What to expect

Everything below is included in your room rate. No add-ons, no surprises.

Curated DJ Sets

Music moves with the day. Breakfast jazz, golden-hour house, late-night ambient. Dancing under the stars has become a tradition.

Movement & Yoga

High-energy vinyasa to build heat, slow flows for stability, and yin to soften and rest. Beginners welcome. Every level finds something here.

Meditation & Breathwork

Chakra-based practices using breathwork, visualization, and stillness. Sound journeys. Space to release what's been held and invite something better in.

Cacao Ceremony

We open with cacao. It's warm, grounding, and does something to the room. Walls come down a little. It's become one of our favorite parts.

Abstract Art Workshop

Pour painting, creative expression, making something with your hands. Nobody is graded. It's one of the most fun afternoons people have all year.

Nature & Water

The lake is yours whenever. Kayaks, paddleboards, open water, a dock to swim from. Time in nature is built into everything, not just the scheduled sessions.

The schedule

Day 1
Thursday · Arrive
Check-in 4 – 6pm
Settle in, meet everyone
Dinner together
Yin yoga
Guided meditation
Sound journey
Bedtime
Day 2
Friday · Clear
Morning yoga
Breathwork & meditation
Breakfast
Free time on the lake
Lunch
Abstract art workshop
Free time
Dinner
Evening practice
DJ set & fire
Day 3
Saturday · Balance
Morning yoga
Chakra meditation
Breakfast
Free time
Lunch
Tie dye workshop
Free time on the water
Dinner
Cacao ceremony
Night DJ set under the stars
Day 4
Sunday · Close
Morning yoga & meditation
Art & tie dye showcase
Light breakfast
Depart by 10am
The lake house exterior
Path through trees to the lake
Swing by the lake
The kitchen
Doug and Kai doing warrior III on a rock
Room options

Pick your space.

All rooms include full access to every session, all meals, and use of the lake, kayaks, and paddleboards. Pricing is per person unless noted.

King bedroom
Best Value

King Room

Shared bathroom
Per person (shared) $1,100
Solo occupancy $1,300
King bedroom
Private Bath

King Room

Private bathroom
Per person (shared) $1,300
Solo occupancy $1,700
Queen bedroom
Queen

Queen Room

Shared bathroom
Per person (shared) $1,000
Solo occupancy $1,200
Queen bedroom with white furniture
Solo Only

Queen Room

Solo · Shared bathroom
Solo occupancy only $1,200

Not sure which room to choose? Reach out and we will help you figure it out. A deposit will be required to hold your spot.

We can't wait to meet you!

Spots are limited. Once they're gone they're gone. Get on it early.

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