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Nourish Your Body

Care for yourself with mindful movement, moments of stillness, delicious food, and peaceful rest

Awaken Your Senses

Renew your creative spirit.
Find confidence in your voice.
Inspire and become inspired

Open Your Heart

Root yourself in the warmth of true connection and the nurturing embrace of a creative community

Your Journey Awaits

Imagine waking up and gazing at the rolling hills of Appalachia. You feel centered in mind, energized in body, and awakened by your creative spirit

Enjoy 5 star amenities at The Horseshoe Farm Wellness Retreat Center in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

This retreat welcomes you to:

  • Restorative yoga and meditation to regulate your nervous system, reset your energy and reconnect with your inner wisdom
  • Creative exploration to help you tap into inspiration, confidence, potential, and a fresh perspective 
  • Meaningful connection with your Sylva creatives, fostering trust, support, and shared growth
  • Hang out with Margo Tantau, creative influencer and podcast host!
  • Delicious nourishing meals and a luxurious place to rest, when your body feels cared for, your mind can unwind, and your spirit will be recharged!
Spaces are limited - reserve yours today!

Who is Sylva Solace for?

This exclusive, high-touch creative wellness retreat is a wellness experience that will guide you with inner reflection, a creative reset, and a boost of encouragement.

This wellness retreat is for the creative who is a maker, a nurturer, a soul who shows up every day, even when energy is running low.

This retreat is a space to fill your own cup and build your creative resilience.

Through thoughtful care of your body, soulful creative exploration, and the powerful support of community, you’ll leave with tools that allow you to renew your strength from the inside out.

Here, you’ll pause for a few peaceful days, grow deeper roots…

Blissful Accommodations

The Horse Shoe Farm offers an artful and unique luxury experience for you to explore your creativity, core care, and bond with your community of fellow creatives. You will enjoy sweeping views of Mt. Pisgah and idyllic pastures. The combination of tranquility, and attention to detail allows space to release stress and rejuvenate your creative resilience.

Nourishing and Amazing Meals

The Horse Shoe Farm’s farm to table restaurant nourishes you with the freshest local flavors of Appalachia. When you share a meal that’s been cooked with love, in the presence of friends, you immerse yourself in the most ancient rituals of community. Through nourishing food and fellowship, you will find deep connection with others and yourself.  

Find Creative Resilience

This bespoke retreat will nourish your heart, mind, body, and soul. Nestled in a peaceful natural setting, we’ll gather to celebrate creative resilience and strengthen our well-being through the “Three C’s”: Core Care, Creativity, and Community. Come exhale—and spark your creative spirit and sense of wellness.

Your Retreat Hosts

Lisa Murphy

RYT-200 & Certified Life + Health Coach
Born in a small Iowa town where everyone dug their own dinner out of the soil, Lisa learned early that fresh food, fresh air, and moving your body cures most ills.

She parlayed an Actuarial Science degree into a high-flying corporate career—then ditched the boardroom for a global walkabout that landed her teaching yoga to Dubai’s royal family.

Now, 58 years young and based in Asheville NC, she mixes evidence-based practices with just enough woo woo to help her clients spark lasting habit change.

She loves leafy green vegetables, her two rescue poodles, and believes it’s never too early, or too late, to think about aging healthily! 

Connect with Lisa at www.lisamurphyllc.com, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube

Beth Buffington

Licensed Artist, Illustration Instructor, and Creative Coach 
Born in Nebraska in a family with deep farming traditions, Beth learned early to value nature and savor the moments of today.

After studying art in college, she now shares her experiences to help others grow their creative voice and bring it into the world with confidence and joy through mindset, daily practice, and purpose-driven art.

Beth is the host of Create-Today with Beth Buffington, a podcast that explores how creativity boosts health and happiness. Backed by science, each episode highlights how creativity is as essential as sleep, movement, and nutrition.

Beth’s mission is to help creatives discover the joy in what they Create-Today—with art, heart, and a touch of everyday magic.

Create with Beth
at www.bdi-create.today, or Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn
and YouTube 

Special Guest - Margo Tantau

We’re thrilled to welcome Margo Tantau as our special guest to the Sylva Solace Retreat.
Margo is a beloved creative coach, mentor, and the heart behind Tantau Studio, The Foundry, and the popular Windowsill Chats podcast.
With over 30 years of experience—from hands-on art making to visionary product development—she brings deep wisdom, curiosity, and joy to every creative conversation.
Her warm guidance and spark for finding possibilities will make time with Margo at Sylva an unforgettable and valuable gift to your creative spirit.

The Sylva Schedule

Absolutely everything is optional. This is your time, for you.
Schedule subject to change.
 

THURSDAY OCTOBER 16:

Arrive and check in. Settle into your lovely rooms. Take in the scenery.

Welcome with Margo, Beth & Lisa

The 3 C’s of Creative Resilience - Ease into the retreat with a grounding arrival practice, heartfelt introductions, and an inspiring launch of our creative resilience project.

Welcome Dinner at the Silo Cookhouse

FRIDAY OCTOBER 17:

Core Care Session with Lisa*

Breakfast

Creative Care Session with Beth**

Lunch

Community Care - Asheville Studio Tour

Dinner on your own to enjoy Asheville’s vibrant dining scene

SATURDAY OCTOBER 18:

Core Care Session with Lisa*

Creative Care Session with Beth**

Breakfast

Core Care session with Lisa*

Lunch

Community Care - Panel discussion with Margo, Beth & Lisa

Free time

Creative Care Session with Beth & Lisa**

Dinner

Community Care: Fire Ceremony 

SUNDAY OCTOBER 19:

Core Practice with Lisa*

Breakfast 

Community Care - Closing Circle with Margo, Beth & Lisa

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*Nourish your body and mind with Core Care sessions—yoga, movement, mindfulness practices, and essential talks on sleep, food, and self-care to fuel your resilience.

**Tap into your inner spark during Creative Care sessions—playful, soulful experiences designed to ignite and sustain your creative flow throughout the retreat. You'll explore how your creativity thinks and solves puzzles and problems that allow you to reach full creative potential. 

Reserve space for your creative wellness

Luxurious accommodations await you at The Horseshoe Farms. You'll revel in the bliss created in a serene retreat atmosphere. Imagine relaxing and rejuvenating in this tranquil setting surrounded by nature.

All reservations include luxury accommodations, all meals (except Friday when we will be in Asheville!) and all supplies needed for creative exploration.

Reserve your creative wellness experience with these options:

  1. Single Occupancy King Size Suite with private bath for $3450.
  2. Double Occupancy King Size Suite with private bath for $2950 per person
    (roommate of your choice) 
  3. Sun Suite, reserve this amazing space with 3-4 friends for $2750 per person
    Includes 1 king and 2 twin beds, private bath, fireplace, and kitchenette.
  4. Experience Only, Enjoy the full schedule of workshops, creative projects, and delicious meals for $1250 
    (A great option if you live nearby!)

Have questions about Sylva Solace? Contact Beth or Lisa. We are happy to answer your questions.

This is an intimate experience by design. Spaces are limited, so reserve yours today.
The dates are Thursday through Sunday, October 16-19

Book your space today

What is included? 

  • Three nights' luxurious accommodations at The Horse Shoe Farm, just outside of Asheville, NC. 
    (155 Horse Shoe Farm Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28791)

  •  Gourmet farm to table meals on site at The Silo Cookhouse
    (all meals with the exception of Friday dinner are included)

  • Sylva Solace workshops and classes, all supplies—everything you’ll need onsite.

Additionally, take advantage of these Horse Shoe Farm amenities during your stay:

  • The Pool House, featuring saltwater mountain view pool & jacuzzi as well as cold & hot plunges
  • Games, bikes and outdoor equipment 
  • Evenings by the fire pit with s’mores
  • Miles of nature trails and The Labyrinth for walking meditation
  • Meditation room in The Silo Tower

What is not included? 

  • Transportation to The Horseshoe Farm 
  • Friday night dinner is on your own—you have the opportunity to explore Asheville’s vibrant and eclectic dining scene!
  • Spa treatments at The Stable Spa, which may be booked here
  • Fine wines, craft beer & cocktails–all available for purchase
  • Staff gratuity 

How do I get there? The Horseshoe Farm is 15 minutes from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), and easily accessible via car or rideshare. 

Do I need a car? You do not need a car during the retreat. If you choose to drive, there is ample parking.

What if I need to cancel? 

Retreat deposits/payments are non-refundable, however, if you’re unable to attend, your deposit may be transferred to another person. If we’re able to fill your space, a refund may be considered at the discretion of Sylva Solace.

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