Fall Release: A Return Inward
Fall Release: A Return Inward is a three-night immersive retreat devoted to shedding burnout and the patterns of over-functioning that disconnect you from your natural rhythm, and restoring steadiness, vitality, and nourishment to body, mind, and spirit through intentional practice, community, and time in nature. As the pace of a busy summer begins to soften, this retreat offers an intentional pause, a space to step away from constant output and the quiet pressure to keep going, and to return to yourself with renewed clarity and care.
Meet Your Host
Brooke German is a certified RYT-200 yoga teacher with advanced training in restorative, yin, pre- and postnatal yoga, trauma-informed yoga practices, and yoga philosophy. She is also a trained somatic coach and a certified sound therapist and energy practitioner. Since 2019, Brooke has guided individuals and groups through yoga classes, sound meditations, women’s circles, retreats, and one-on-one sessions- creating spaces that support people in stepping out of constant doing and overwhelm, and reconnecting with their bodies, emotions, and natural rhythm.
What You Will Experience
Throughout the weekend, you’ll be guided through gentle, intentional practices to support release and renewal. Each day we’ll gather for yoga infused with somatic movement and breathwork, immersive sound experiences with crystal bowls and live cello, restorative offerings such as Yoga Nidra and Reiki, and guided journaling for reflection and release. There will also be generous time for rest, nature, and integration. Each offering is optional, allowing you to move through the weekend in the way that feels most supportive to you.
This Retreat Is For Women Who:
- Feel the weight of responsibility and constant doing
- Desire meaningful connection and intentional time away
- Notice patterns of over-functioning or perfectionism
- Are experiencing burnout or subtle depletion
- Long to feel grounded, clear, and internally resourced again
All Inclusive:
- Three nights of luxury accommodations at Sanderling Resort
- All organized meals
- Daily yoga, breathwork, and somatic movement practices
- Multiple sound bath and guided experiences (crystal bowls + live cello)
- Yoga Nidra, Sound bath & Reiki sessions
Core Intentions of the Weekend:
- Release over-doing, burnout, and the narratives that create depletion
- Restore balance and internal coherence
- Support healthy nervous system functioning
- Reconnect with inner nourishment
- Cultivate grounded, sustainable self-devotion
Schedule of Activities
On Thursday October 22, you’ll arrive at 3:00 PM and ease into the rhythm of the coast, settling into your room and allowing the pace of the day to soften. As evening unfolds, enjoy a thoughtfully prepared dinner before gathering at 6:30 PM for an intimate opening circle—an invitation to connect, reflect, and set intentions for the weekend ahead. From 7:15 to 8:45 PM, transition into deep restoration with a gentle yoga practice, accompanied by the rich, resonant tones of a live cello sound bath, designed to ground you fully in the experience and carry you into a state of calm.
Friday
8:00-9:30 AM – Morning Practice
Morning Vinyasa with integrated somatic movement and breathwork, closing with an extended crystal bowl sound meditation to seal the practice.
9:30-10:30 AM – Breakfast
Late Morning & Early Afternoon – Spacious Time
Rest, spa appointments, beach walks, journaling, or quiet reflection.
2:30-3:00 PM – Guided Journaling + Affirmations Workshop (Optional)
A structured space for reflection, deeper self-exploration, and organically find personal affirmations to support self-devotion.
5:00 PM – Dinner
7:00-8:45 PM – Evening Practice
Short Yoga Nidra Practice with individual Reiki, followed by an immersive sound bath.
Saturday
8:00-9:30 AM – Morning Practice
Yoga with somatic movement and breathwork, closing with sound meditation
Morning & Afternoon – Open Integration Time
Rest, nature, spa, journaling, or connection.
4:30 PM – Evening Integration Circle
A guided circle to reflect and share on the weekend and write down what you are ready to release.
6:00 PM – Dinner
After Dinner – Fire Pits & Stargazing with Astronomer
An evening under the stars. Participants may place their written release into the fire as a symbolic offering.
9:00-9:45 PM – Late Night Crystal Bowl Sound Bath (Optional)
A final evening sound offering designed to support deep rest.
Sunday
8:00-9:00 AM – Closing Vinyasa Practice
A steady, grounding flow to integrate the weekend and prepare for departure.
9:15 AM – Breakfast
11:00 AM – Departure
Your Third Night Free
Make the most of your Outer Banks escape and linger a little longer. Wake up to the sounds of the sea, explore miles of pristine coast and savor the freshest local cuisine one day more at The Sanderling. Book two nights and get a third on us for stays October 2025 – May 12, 2026. Offer is subject to blackout dates.
America’s 250th
Stay three nights or more this summer and receive a $250 resort credit as you explore the history and heritage of the Outer Banks. Celebrate 250 years of America in a destination woven into its earliest chapters.
A Leisurely Spring
$200+ Resort Credit
Spring arrives gently at the Sanderling, inviting you to slow down and stay awhile. Enjoy a $200 resort credit with a two-night stay, plus an additional $100 resort credit for each extra night when you extend your escape.
Mother’s Day Weekend at The Sanderling Resort
Treat Mom to a well-deserved coastal escape. Book a stay at Sanderling this Mother’s Day and receive a $100 resort credit to use toward Mother’s Day brunch or dinner at Theodosia, or a relaxing treatment at The Spa at Sanderling.
Stay Close, Feel Far Away- Offer for Virginia and North Carolina Residents
Why travel hours when your perfect escape is right here at home? As a resident of North Carolina or Virginia, you’re invited to enjoy a getaway that feels worlds away—without the long drive.
Tides and Tranquility
Embrace renewal with a stay designed to restore balance, calm, and connection. This curated wellness escape includes $100 spa credit per night, complemented by a daily guided yoga session to harmonize mind and body.