Camp Joy Retreats | Blue Ridge Mountains, NC

Retreat Highlights

• Daily Morning Rituals
• Ease into your day with guided meditations, yoga, walking meditations across the rolling hills and mindful movement - followed by a nourishing breakfast buffet served with storybook English garden views.
• Or sleep in, your call.
• The Inner Joy Series
• Our signature program, led by Marea, gently invites you to reflect, reset, and reconnect through short but powerful lesson & guided meditations, journal prompts, and discussion.
• Mountain Moments & Local Charm
• Explore the nearby towns of Boone and Blowing Rock
• Wander through charming streets filled with local shops, cozy cafés, and the easy rhythm of mountain life.
• Scenic mountain walks and fresh air
• Take in sweeping views, crisp autumn air, and the quiet beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains on gentle hikes and unhurried outdoor moments.
• A private, spring-fed swimming hole
• Tucked within the community, this hidden gem offers a refreshing, back-to-nature experience in a pristine mountain setting.
• Settle Into the Mountain Estate
• Heated pool with panoramic views
• Swim year-round while taking in expansive mountain vistas.
• Two fire pits for gathering
• From golden hour to late evening, these spaces invite conversation, laughter, and connection under the open sky.
• Spaces designed to slow down
• Whether it’s morning coffee on the porch, a soak in the hot tub, or a quiet moment in the sun, the property invites you to simply be.
• Evenings to Remember
• From relaxed dinners and candlelit conversations to fireside storytelling and spontaneous laughter, evenings unfold naturally and beautifully. Think mountain magic meets soul retreat.
• Beautiful Surprises
• We won’t give too much away—but as always, expect a few thoughtful, joy-filled moments woven throughout the experience.

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Marea

Marea Kavanagh

My path to Camp Joy Retreats has unfolded through many chapters, each one shaping how I think about connection, healing, and what it means to truly feel joy.

For more than fifteen years working in the restaurant industry, including seven years as a General Manager, I developed a deep appreciation for creating memorable experiences. Great food, beautiful spaces, and thoughtful hospitality have a way of bringing people together, and I loved watching how a shared table could spark conversation, laughter, and connection.

​Another part of my journey came through my experience as a mother to a son with special needs. That chapter opened my eyes to many healing paths and led me to study practices that eventually became central to my life, including homeopathy, yoga, and meditation.

​For the past twelve years I have worked as a Homeopathic Practitioner, supporting individuals and families on their healing journeys. It has been a privilege to walk alongside them as they rediscover balance, resilience, and wellbeing.

​The final nudge that led to Camp Joy Retreats came after a serious car accident. During my recovery, one thought kept returning to me: this is not the dress rehearsal.

Life is meant to be lived fully, with presence and intention. That perspective became part of the heart of Camp Joy.

Today, along with designing the program with my sister, I lead the Inner Joy sessions, creating space for women to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what brings them joy. These gatherings often become some of the most meaningful moments of the retreat, where conversations deepen and new insights emerge.

​Camp Joy Retreats brings together the things I care about most: connection, reflection, and the simple but powerful experience of women gathering together in beautiful places.

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