Spring 2025 practice in Sapphire, NC with Noah Williams:
You are invited to join for practice in the beautiful smoky mountains this spring with Noah Williams. Note that the accommodations listed below are available from 4/27-5/31, but you are welcome to stay and join for any number of weeks at a time.
The property sits on one-acre of woods with stream and trail access, adjacent to Noah’s property and a short walk to his shala. The home offers ample room to relax and is equipped with high-speed wifi for those who need it during their stay.
Optional communal meals, excursions, day trips, and hikes to waterfalls will be available throughout this practice period. There is also ample space to make art, play music, and explore on the property. This is a very special opportunity to retreat and practice together with an incredible teacher, surrounded by the beauty and quiet of nature.
✈️ Travel:
Plan to fly into Asheville (AVL) located approximately 1 hour from Sapphire. While you are welcome to rent your own vehicle, I’ll be renting one that will allow for additional drivers as-needed for day trips/adventures and am available to provide airport pick-up and/or drop-off. Please plan to contribute $50/week if you’d like to use this shared vehicle. For those new to Sapphire, the region is beautiful with waterfalls, swimming holes, trails, and sacred places to the Cherokee, Miccosukee & Yuchi people.
☀️Practice:
9am EST (note 4/27, 5/12, 5/26 are moon days). Practice week is Sunday-Friday. Tuition paid via cash or check directly to Noah on your first day of practice:
One day $40
One week $150
One month $400
Second month $300
🏡 Available Rooms:
🛏️ Bedroom 1:
- Entire Room: 2 queen beds + private bath $1200/week. Available: Sat 5/24 - Fri 5/30
- 1 queen bed in shared room $600/week. Available: Sat 5/17 - Fri 5/23
🧸 Bedroom 2:
- 1 king bed, daybed with trundle + private bath $1200/week. Available:
Sat 5/17 - Fri 5/23
Sat 5/24 - Fri 5/30
🛋 Downstairs Living Area:
- Downstairs couches + shared bath: $600/week. Available:
Sunday 4/27 - Sun 5/4
Sat 5/17 - Fri 5/23
Sat 5/24 - Fri 5/30
✏️ Any additional questions and/or to reserve your spot please send an email to michellejinahsong@gmail.com indicating the room of your choice and dates of your stay. I will reply back with confirmation and payment info.
🚙 If you need airport pickup/drop-off note I will be available for transport on practice days between 1pm-6pm EST. Please keep in touch with your travel plans so I have your arrival/departure in my schedule.
✨ Thank you!