Unwinding Pain Retreat

A women’s only retreat dedicated to helping you learn how to unwind chronic pain through the elements of fascial health, nourishing food, functional medicine, breathing & somatic healing.

March 12-16, 2026

Blue Ridge Mountains, NC

Unwinding Pain… through the elements of fascial health, nourishing food, functional medicine, breathing, and somatic healing.

“I enjoyed everything about the retreat, the space and location were perfect. Food was excellent. Exercise was spot on. Meditation was good morning and evening. And quiet time was perfect too. Schedules all worked perfect. ”   2025 retreat guest

 

• Immerse yourself in this intimate and transformational retreat where you’ll lean in to the whispers of your body, honor its wisdom, and awaken to a profound sense of wholeness and well-being. 
• If you are ready to transform, here is where we begin.  
• Whether you seek relief from chronic pain, yearn to reclaim vitality and joy, or simply crave a moment of respite from the demands of daily life, “Unwinding Pain” offers a sanctuary where healing is not merely a destination but a sacred journey of self-discovery and transformation.

Who is this Unwinding Pain retreat for?

• • Pain comes in many forms. When we hear the word pain, many think of the physical aspect. But we challenge you to input the word STRESS in place of pain. The entire retreat offers the concept of processing and managing stress in the physical, mental and emotional bodies.
  • The retreat will benefit anyone who is experiencing ongoing mental/ physical pain, nervous system dysregulation or a chronic disease that is compromising quality of life.
  • There are several clients this Unwinding Pain Retreat is here for:
    • If you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired.
    • If you want to learn how to manage your health.
    • If you want to invest in the education of your health.
    • If you want to learn more about your body than you ever have before.
    • If you want to walk away with elements you can use for a lifetime.
    • If you want to have a break from your everyday life.
    • If you want to feel lighter and freer in your body.
    • You are willing to use lifestyle as a healing tool.

The Schedule (subject to change)

• • Thursday
    • Check in. Dinner & Welcome Circle. Evening Movement. Healing +Reiki
  • Friday-Sunday
    • 7:30 am: meditation
    • 8am: Break the Fast
    • 9am: Morning Movement
    • 11am: Brunch
    • Noon: Workshop 
    • 1-4pm Massage/Free time
    • 6pm Dinner
    • 8pm Evening Movement. Healing +Reiki
  • Monday
    • 8am: Morning Movement
    • 9:00am: Breakfast
    • 10am: Check out

Unwinding Pain… through the elements of fascial health, nourishing food, functional medicine, breathing and somatic healing.    

Join Movement Specialist, Stacey Stone, and Functional Wellness Coach & Chef, Monique Costello, in this one-of-a-kind retreat where you’ll cultivate better health and healing through simple shifts in day-to-day life.

At the heart of our retreat lies a profound exploration of pain (and stress) and learning the vast elements to unravel it.

We’ll journey through empowered discussions, rituals, mindfulness, movement, play, massage, rest and nourishment to harmonize physical, spiritual and emotional health.

Contact Monique to save your room!

Be your own body whisperer!

You will learn skills and elements to reconnect with your body and move through your pain and bring energy back into your life through many facets:

Have questions? Watch Stacey and I discuss some of the key aspects of Unwinding Pain:

Fascial Health

Fascia is the intricate web of connective tissue that supports and envelops every muscle, bone, and organ in the body. 

Through expert guidance and hands-on techniques, you will learn to release tension, restore balance, and unlock the body’s innate capacity for healing.

Nourishing Food

Nourishment is paramount on this healing odyssey, as we indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures crafted from nature’s bounty. Delight your senses with nourishing, plant-based cuisine designed to fuel your body, replenish your spirit, and awaken your palate to the joys of mindful eating.

 

Functional Medicine

Complementing our culinary journey is the wisdom of functional medicine, a personalized approach to healthcare that seeks to uncover the root causes of pain and illness.You’ll bring your health story to life through a personal timeline. It’s a way to shine the light on things that might be considered predispositions or patterns that can manifest later in life.

 

Breath

Breath is the essence of life and a profound tool for healing. Through mindful techniques and guided exercises, you’ll tap into the innate wisdom of your body, fostering deep relaxation, stress relief, and enhanced vitality.

 

Somatic Journey

We all carry trauma, whether big or small. Throughout the retreat, we invite and guide you to reconnect with your body’s innate wisdom and intelligence through somatic practices.

What’s included in the retreat package:

• Accommodations for 5 days, 4 nights
  • Private and shared rooms available
• Nourishing, gourmet plant-based meals
  • 4 breakfast, lunch and dinners with snacks to keep you fueled and reduce inflammation
  • Meals are gluten and dairy-free; all other dietary needs accommodated with proper notice
• 2x daily workshops
• Daily movement
• Evening wind-down rituals
• Retreat Journal
• Goodie bag upon arrival

What’s not included:

• Airfare and transportation to the retreat location (30 minutes from the airport!)
• On-site individual Massage Therapy sessions
• On-site individual Reiki sessions

“Key points I’m taking home from this retreat are to bounce and wiggle and breathe every day. To improve food choices with simple flavors and simple meals and be brave in the kitchen. To hug fully, giving in to the warmth and honesty you both gave to us.”  ~2025 retreat guest

 

Accommodations:

Options are available for solo travelers, couples or friends to share:

• Beautiful grounds, simply appointed
• 5 private rooms with king bed & ensuite bath
• 1 room with a 3 twins bed & ensuite bath

 

Room Options

• King Bedrooms with private baths & balcony, 1-3:
  • $3,350 Solo, $2,820 double pp/double occupancy
• King Bedrooms with private baths,  4 & 5:
  • $3,250 Solo, $2,720 pp/double occupancy
• Twin Bedroom with private bath (3 beds available):
  • $2,420 pp/per bed
• $500 Non-refundable deposit required to hold your spot

Interrupt pain and release the knots!

Contact Monique (monique.costello@gmail) to save your room today.

 

“Best experience I have had in a long time. Very grounding. Great talks on health and food. Being able to focus on self is so rare and having guidance in meditation really help to reconnect mind and body. Highly recommend. Wonderful retreat.”  ~Retreat Guest 2025

 

 

Stacey Stone, a Movement & Holistic Health Coach, is passionate about helping people tap into their “human power tools” for enhanced health & longevity. With over 20 years of experience as a personal trainer, she has created a unique way of working with the body to promote strength and resilience in both body and mind. Contact Stacey at www.stonebodyworks.com.

 

 

 

 

Monique Costello, a Functional Wellness Coach and Chef and Reiki Master, overcame chronic back pain, low energy, restless sleep, weight gain, and autoimmune disorders through food and lifestyle practices. Monique brings her studies of functional medicine, nervous system dysregulation (somatics), gravity stretching and culinary nutrition to corporate wellness programs, personalized coaching, and nourishing retreats, to emphasize the healing power we all have within. Contact Monique at www.happyeatshealthy.com.

 

 

 

Watch our full-length video on Unwinding Pain: