Location: Horse Shoe, NC. 10min outside Asheville, NC
Date: 11/14/2025 - 11/16/2025
Accommodations
Tucked high in the misty folds of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this hidden retreat feels like it belongs to another world. Towering oaks and whispering pines form a natural wall, keeping the rest of the world at bay. The air is cool and fragrant, carrying the scent of rain-soaked earth and wildflowers. Sunlight dances through shifting leaves, and at night, the sky opens like a jeweled tapestry, the stars so close they seem to hum with ancient secrets. Just beyond the porch, the mountains roll away into soft blue haze, their peaks holding the day’s last golden light. Here, time slows, the heart steadies, and the soul remembers what it means to truly be at peace.
All Inclusive
Private or semi-private rooms are available Friday evening through Sunday morning. See the options below.
5 meals, plus Snacks, Coffee, Tea, and Espresso, Etc…. We can accommodate dietary restrictions — please indicate on the intake survey.
Cedar hot tub, Fire pit, Dedicated outdoor yoga space
Workshops, ritual, story, and stillness await in the swirling colors of the season.
Cauldron Kit filled with customized and handcrafted gifts for ritual and personal use.
Photoshoot for you to show off your fanciest of fancy duds.
Saturday evening feast to share your own story while enjoying an amazing meal.
Itinerary
Friday:
2 pm - 5 pm Arrival check in, unpack, and unwind
5 pm Welcome meet and greet. Get to know your Guides. Opening Ritual. This is your chance to ask questions and set intentions for the weekend.
Dinner and Free time
Star walk with Riven. Learn about the stars above. Connect with your past.
Fireside talk, hot beverage and snack
Saturday:
Breakfast
Meditation and Sound with Ali. Calm your mind, feel the vibration, heal your soul.
Herbology with Dawn. Discover the plants that heal the body and empower your magic.
Lunch in the forest followed by… Spell work with Ali
Spell work with Ali, back to basics, How to prep, Ground, calling a circle, set intentions.
The Art & Structure of Spellcraft: Dawn breaks down the core elements of spell construction—intention, correspondences, timing, and focus-to help you create a personal working to take home.
Free time to prepare for the photoshoot
Photoshoot
Dinner and free time
Ritual: Cauldron of Leaves and Circle of Protection
Fireside talk, Hot Beverage and Snack, Free time
Sunday:
Breakfast
10:00 am checkout
Rooms and Prices
King Room: Ideal for travelers who are up for a witchy roommate OR for friends.
1 King Bed
Solo Rate: $875
Shared Rate: $650 (Each)
Queen Room: Ideal for witches who are bringing their partner or don’t mind getting cozy with a friend.
1 Queen Bed
Solo Rate: $775
Shared Rate: $550 (Each)
Dorm Room: Ideal for witches traveling solo. This room sleeps 3.
1 king Bed and 1 Single Bed
Shared Rate: $450 (Each)
Commuter: For those who want to drop in on Saturday and have their own accommodations or live close by (Asheville NC). Includes 3 meals, Cauldron kit, workshops, and Rituals. Arrive early and join us for breakfast (8-10). Rate: $250
This retreat is open to all (18+) and is meant to be a safe space for those who attend. Being respectful and open-minded towards all is a non-negotiable condition.
In order to attend, a $100 non-refundable deposit is needed to hold your space. Full payment is due by Oct 9th, 2025. If we have a waitlist, we will make our best effort to find a replacement and issue a refund, but we cannot guarantee this.
Refund and Returns Policy
Payment:
Once you've paid the deposit for your chosen room category, you'll receive a confirmation email. Full payment is due by Oct 9th 2025.
Guest Cancellation Policy:
Please take the time to read and understand our cancellation policy before making your reservation.
While we understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, we ask for your understanding that cancellations are subject to the following terms.
There are no refunds or discounts for late arrivals, early departures, flight cancellations, travel delays, or illness. If you cancel for any reason, the policy outlined here applies without exceptions. Should you face unforeseen issues (such as illness, injury, family emergencies, etc.), you may transfer your spot to someone else. If we have a waitlist, we will make our best effort to find a replacement and issue a refund, but we cannot guarantee this.
Cancellation fees are based on the following schedule:
Deposits: Non-refundable, except when you or we find a replacement for your spot, or if The Ninth Hive cancels the retreat. In this case, your deposit will be refunded.
15 – 30 days before the retreat: You may receive a 40% refund or apply it towards another retreat, forfeiting 60% of your payment. If a replacement is found, you will be fully refunded.
14 days or less before the retreat: You will forfeit the full amount paid. However, if you or we find a replacement, you will receive a full refund.
The Ninth Hive Cancellation Policy:
In the event that The Ninth Hive must cancel a scheduled retreat, you will have the option to transfer your full retreat payment to another retreat or request a full refund, which will constitute a complete settlement.
Please note that The Ninth Hive is not responsible for any expenses you may incur in preparation for a canceled retreat, including airfare, lost work, or other travel-related costs. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover these potential costs.