Yoga & Hiking Retreat in the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee — Seven Springs Retreats
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If you’ve been searching for a yoga hiking retreat in the Great Smoky Mountains, your search ends here. Seven Springs Retreats in Maryville, Tennessee offers an extraordinary 4-day escape where morning yoga, self-guided mountain hikes, and mindfulness workshops come together on 126 acres of private wooded land in the foothills of America’s most visited national park. Whether you’re brand new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this retreat meets you exactly where you are.
Imagine waking up in a handcrafted yurt, stepping into a flowing Vinyasa practice as birdsong fills the air, then lacing up your hiking boots for trails that wind through ancient hardwood forests and past cascading waterfalls. This is what a yoga hiking retreat in the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee truly feels like — and Seven Springs delivers it with warmth, community, and intention.
What to Expect at Seven Springs Yoga & Hiking Retreat
Each day at Seven Springs follows a restorative rhythm designed to bring you fully into the present. Your mornings open with a Vinyasa-based yoga class led by Jessi Luna — a certified E-RYT 500 instructor who has been teaching since 2009. Her classes blend natural movement, breathwork, and traditional yogic sequencing into a practice that energises without exhausting.
After a wholesome breakfast, you’ll head into Great Smoky Mountains National Park for self-guided hikes, with a packed lunch provided. Options range from leisurely forest walks to more demanding trails with panoramic ridge views — the team curates hike options for every fitness level and provides parking passes for the national park.
Afternoons bring the “Cultivating Mindfulness in Nature” workshop series, facilitated by Zachary Towne-Smith — an intercultural educator and creative facilitator whose sessions use music, photography, and storytelling to deepen your connection to the landscape and to yourself. Evenings close with nourishing vegetarian dinners and a communal campfire under the Tennessee sky.
Sample Daily Schedule
- Thursday: Arrival by 15:00 → Opening circle & nature walk to the springs → Dinner at 18:30
- Friday & Saturday: Breakfast 08:00 → Yoga 09:00 → Self-guided national park hike 10:00 → Mindfulness workshop 17:00 → Dinner & campfire 19:00
- Sunday: Breakfast 08:00 → Yoga 09:00 → Check-out 11:00
Accommodation is in beautifully decorated private or shared yurts, each outfitted with bedding, electricity, outlets, and textiles and artwork sourced from the owner’s family travels around the world. The central bathrooms include two shower stalls with hot water and private changing spaces — everything you need for genuine comfort in nature.
Food at Seven Springs is a retreat highlight in itself. Think organic oatmeal pancakes with fresh fruit for breakfast, build-your-own burritos for lunch on the trail, and evening meals like coconut cashew curry with rice. Everything is vegetarian, with vegan and gluten-free options available on request. They grow their own herbs for teas and source organic, fair-trade coffee.
Who Is This Retreat For?
This yoga hiking retreat in the Great Smoky Mountains is explicitly designed for all levels and all abilities. You don’t need prior yoga experience, and the hikes are self-guided so you choose the pace and difficulty that suits you.
It’s a perfect fit if you are:
- A solo traveller looking to connect with a like-minded community
- Someone feeling burnt out and craving a genuine reset in nature
- A yoga beginner wanting to start in a warm, non-intimidating space
- An experienced practitioner looking to deepen your practice outdoors
- An outdoor lover who wants to pair hiking with yoga and mindfulness
- Someone who values wholesome, organic vegetarian food as part of the retreat experience
The retreat is facilitated in English, with the organising team also speaking German and Spanish. Groups are kept intentionally small to maintain an intimate, community feel.
Dates & Pricing
Three retreat dates are available throughout 2026 — including a prime autumn session as the Smoky Mountains turn gold:
- May 28–31, 2026 (Spring bloom)
- August 27–30, 2026 (Summer)
- October 29–November 1, 2026 (Autumn foliage)
| Package | Price per person | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Shared yurt (triple) | From €698 | 3 nights, all meals, yoga, workshops, hiking pass |
| Private yurt | From €873 | 3 nights, all meals, yoga, workshops, hiking pass |
Optional spa add-ons: 60-minute massage for $105 or a 90-minute massage for $145 (book separately via inquiry). A full non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot.
Location & How to Get There
Seven Springs Retreats is located at 125 Sweet Hollow Way, Maryville, Tennessee 37803 — nestled in 126 acres of private wooded land, just 15 minutes south of downtown Maryville and 20–45 minutes from some of the region’s greatest attractions.
You’re within easy reach of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance (the most visited national park in the US), Cades Cove, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Dollywood, the Cherohala Skyway, Tuckaleechee Caverns, and the legendary “The Dragon” motorcycle road (Hwy 129).
Nearest Airports
- TYS — McGhee Tyson Airport (15 km) — most convenient option
- ATL — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (230 km)
- BNA — Nashville International (250 km)
Driving: From Maryville, head south on Montvale Road (State Route 336) for 6.5 miles. Turn left on Old Piney Road, then take your second left onto Galyon Rd. Look for the large blue mailbox — turn left onto the gravel driveway and follow the signs to the yurts. Use Google Maps or Waze only.
Why Book This Yoga Hiking Retreat Through Us?
We at Ultimate Retreat Guide handpick retreats that deliver genuine transformation. Seven Springs stands out for several reasons: Jessi Luna’s deep expertise as an E-RYT 500 instructor, the holistic philosophy of nourishing the whole person through movement, food, and nature, and the extraordinary privilege of being based in the footprint of America’s most beloved national park.
The Great Smoky Mountains are among the most biodiverse temperate forests on Earth — home to ancient trees, over 100 native tree species, 2,900 miles of streams, and some of the most spectacular waterfall hikes in the American Southeast. Combining this natural abundance with daily yoga and mindfulness creates a retreat experience that continues to resonate long after you return home.
Spots at Seven Springs fill quickly — especially the October foliage retreat. Don’t wait.
