A full day to rest, reconnect, and reset—because you spend so much time taking care of others.
It’s time to take care of YOU.
Your guides for the day are Kate Williams Stone, certified perimenopause health and life coach, and Kerry Carlson, midlife yoga teacher.
Together, they’ve created a safe and supportive space where you can truly exhale.
✨ Early Bird Pricing: $199 when you enroll by August 1st ($50 savings!)✨
Only 12 spots are available for this intimate retreat experience.
You’ll leave feeling…
Deeply rested, nourished, and reconnected to your inner wisdom
Clearer about what’s actually happening with your hormones (and how to support them)
More at home in your changing body
Empowered with tools to bring this feeling back home
Schedule of the day
9am Welcome
9:30-10:30 Gentle Yoga Class (beginner friendly)
10:35-11:45 Coaching Circle with Kate, certified perimenopause health coach
12-1pm Lunch + free time
1-2pm Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Yas, Alray Direct Gynecology And Intimate Health Center
2:15-3pm Restorative Yoga Class (Imagine a guided nap on the floor)
3-3:30 Closing Circle
4pm Departures
This retreat is for you if you are:
✅ Navigating perimenopause, menopause (hormonal or surgical), or postmenopause
✅ Feeling stretched thin by career, family, and the never-ending to-do list
✅ Craving a day where someone else handles all the details—for once
✅ Looking for a supportive and body-positive space for a retreat
A Day Just for You
Between career demands, managing a household, keeping up with friendships, and possibly caring for kids or aging parents, midlife is full of responsibilities.
And on top of that? Changing hormones and an overwhelming mental load.
You’re exhausted. Burnt out. Craving space to just be.
This retreat is your invitation to slow down, reconnect to yourself, and remember who you are beyond the to-do list.
Picture this: a still pond, a peaceful walking path, a cozy cabin nestled in the woods—complete with a yoga studio and room to breathe.
A small, welcoming group of women (just like you) gathering to slow down, breathe, and recharge together.
Throughout the day, you’ll experience:
Two full yoga classes—easy stretching and movement designed for all bodies and experience levels- seriously
Two coaching circles—real talk about perimenopause, hormones, and how to support your health without guilt, dieting, or perfectionism
Nourishing meals—light breakfast, catered lunch, snacks, and beverages, all thoughtfully prepared and included
A guest expert speaker, holistic gynecologist Dr. Yas from Alway GYN in Raleigh to share wisdom and expertise on navigating menopausal health with confidence
“Kate and Kerry are a warm and welcoming team who know how to foster trust and community among their students. I left feeling nurtured in body, mind, and spirit. I also came away with knowledge and confidence about how to advocate for myself as I continue my menopause journey. I highly recommend! ”
About Your Hosts
Kate Williams Stone (She/Her)
Kate is a non diet health and life coach who specializes in helping women calm the mental chatter around their perimenopause symptoms so they can stop wondering "WTF is happening to my body?" and start feeling energized and calm again.
Kate has professional coaching certifications in intuitive eating, body image, weight neutral health coaching (HAES) from the non diet certification program with Stephanie Dodier (Going Beyond the Food Method™). In addition, she is also certified in Cognitive Behavioral Coaching (CBC) with a trauma informed and feminist perspective. Kate is a certified health and life coach from Health Coach Institute, along with additional Intuitive Eating training with Evelyn Tribole (co-creator of Intuitive Eating).
KERRY CARLSON (SHE/ HER)
Kerry completed her 200 RYT at Carrboro Yoga Company. She came to yoga after a running injury and quickly realized that she had found a new passion that strengthened her body as well as her mind.
Now, Kerry loves to share the gift of yoga with her students. Her classes focus on finding moments of stillness, linking breath to movement and diving deeper into the intention behind the poses. She offers opportunities for challenge, but also reminds students to listen to their bodies, as they change from day to day. She especially enjoys teaching women and cultivating female connections.
Off the mat, Kerry loves to cook, read, garden, hike and paint. Her greatest joy is time with her family.
Guest Speaker
DR HAJIRA YASMIN "YAS" (SHE/HER)
Hajira Yasmin, M.D. FACOG, IF, NCMP, AASECT(CSC), is a Board-Certified OB-GYN with expertise in sexual medicine being an AASECT certified Sexuality Counselor and NAMS (North American Menopause Society) certified Menopause Practitioner. She has obtained sexual medicine fellowship in women’s health with ISSWSH (International Society for Study of Women’s Sexual Health) and postgraduate training as Sexuality Counselor from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
She specializes in treating perimenopause, menopause hormonal balance, sexual dysfunction in women, vulvovaginal disorders including vulvo-vaginal pain, skin disorders of vulva, pelvic pain and restoring physical intimacy during survivorship care after cancer and conditions like fibromyalgia, diabetes, hypertension, autoimmune disorders and any other chronic illness.
Outside of medicine, she loves hiking with her friends, family including her puppy, exploring new places and structured fitness training with clean nutrition. She also enjoys spiritual and personal growth activities like yoga, meditation and life coaching.
This is your day for YOU.
This retreat day is all about slowing down, resting, connecting with others, and filling your own cup.
By the end of the day, you’ll feel lighter, recharged, and more connected to yourself—ready to return to your life with a fresh perspective.
Early Bird Pricing: $199 when you enroll by August 1st ($50 savings!)
Space is limited to 12 people for an intimate experience.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Absolutely NO Yoga experience required. The two yoga classes are gentle, beginner-friendly, and designed for every body.
The yoga practices will include gentle movement and stretching to calm and reconnect you with your body. You will learn breathing techniques to cool the body during hot flashes and calm the nervous system during times of sleeplessness and stress.
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A simple breakfast, a catered lunch, and snacks will be provided to you, along with coffee, tea and drinks throughout the day. Vegan and vegetarian lunch options will be available.
You're welcome to bring your own food if you prefer. There is a refrigerator, if you bring your own food.
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A yoga mat (if you would like your own - extras available on site)
A water bottle
A mug for coffee or tea
Recommended, but not required: sunscreen, sunglasses, bug spray and a good book.
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The focus of this retreat is a time to slow down, unplug, reconnect and learn a few things about navigating the ups and downs of the normal hormonal transition of perimenopause. While some of the people in attendance may be parents, it is not a parenting focused retreat.
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No discounts, but you’re welcome to opt out of any session and enjoy the quiet surroundings instead. You may bring a favorite book, make a cup of tea or coffee, walk around the pond or take a nap on the couch. This is your day.
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Absolutely. This retreat is a body-positive and inclusive space for anyone experiencing midlife and its transitions.
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A refund will offered with written notice before August 15th, 2025. There is a $25 processing fee for a refund deducted from your refund.
After August 15th, you may transfer your registration to a friend, but no refunds will be offered.
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Swimming in the pond is strictly prohibited. Smoking on site is strictly prohibited. You may not bring or use firearms, fireworks, and glitter/confetti on the property.
If you have have read this far down the page, take this as a sign that YOU ARE MEANT TO BE HERE. Register today!
Have questions that aren’t answered here? Email Kate at Kate@KateWilliamStone.com
“It was such a relaxing and enriching experience. The facilitator Kate was knowledgeable and compassionate, and created a safe, supportive environment for everyone. The gentle yoga practice with Kerry was restorative and empowering. I left feeling more connected to my body and to my intention of embracing joy in my post-menopausal journey. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nourishing experience!
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