Laughing Heart Lodge

08/18/2017

It is that time of the year again...Carol's Yoga Retreat is coming up!

Back to Nature Yoga Retreat
Finding Your Inner Warrior
November 3 - 5, 2017
Come join Carol Barry* at the peaceful Laughing Heart Lodge in
beautiful Hot Springs, NC, for a weekend of adventure and
discovery. Shrouded by nature in her cloak of many colors, the chill
in the air, the gathering of the harvest, gives us reason to pause
and take stock of ourselves. "What brings me happiness and gives
me peace of mind?" "What brings comfort to my soul?" "Have I
lost touch with myself?" As the earth and its creatures prepare for this season of
dormancy, perhaps you will pick up this natural rhythm of the earth and use this time for
contemplation and renewal.
On the path to discovery we will seek to find our "inner warrior" first through our asana practice.
The beauty of the asana is that it uses the physical body as an entry point for addressing
emotional, mental and spiritual health. Our yoga practice will find us integrating more
meditation into our mind and body flow. Research is proving that a combination of yoga and
meditation is a powerful tool in combatting the effects of everyday stress and anxiety, while
increasing happiness and overall quality of life. By surrounding ourselves with Nature we will be
given the opportunity to "reconstruct" our spirituality. As Galileo wrote "We conclude that God is
first known first through Nature, and then again, more particularly, in doctrine; by Nature in his
works, and by doctrine in his revealed word."
The weekend will have a balance of meditation, yoga practice, group meals, and free time.
Experience the AT Saturday afternoon with an easy to moderate hike along a scenic ridge,
culminating with a soak in the hot springs if you wish, or perhaps you prefer browsing around
the small town; it holds many treasures. Learn more. www.hotspringsnc.org
The price of the Retreat is $200, which includes all meals. The cost of the room is additional.
Keep in mind that some of the rooms can be shared if you wish. Check the website to view the
rooms and costs (www.laughingheartlodge.com). To book the Retreat and the room you need to
call the Laughing Heart at 828-622-0165, as rooms have been blocked off on the website for
this event. If you have additional questions, just call or text me at 704-560-6259, or email me at
[email protected]

04/04/2017

A perfect 💗created by Smokey and Bear. We miss Smokey...Bear is our Lodge greeter.

02/21/2017

Found Male German Sheppard Dog on Spring Creek NC by the Appalachian Trail/Bluff Mountain Area.
Please call Tracy at 828-772-8354 if he belongs to you.

02/19/2017

We are looking forward to our next weekend Retreat: "Mountains, Movement and Meditation", February 24-26. Come join Carol Barry and Karen Moore. We still have few rooms available, please give us a call @ 828-622-0165.

01/05/2017

Upcoming Retreat at Laughing Heart Lodge

Mountains, Movement, and Meditation
February 24-26, 2017
The New Year has come and gone, Super Bowl LI is past, and you’re left with the mid winter blues! Where do I go from here? You head to Hot Springs, NC, for a new beginning! Come join Carol Barry* and Karen Moore* at the Laughing Heart Lodge for a weekend of adventure, and embark on an inner journey of rediscovering yourself.
Against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the French Broad River, and the Appalachian Trail, this inspiring and restorative setting provides you with the opportunity to commune with nature while furthering the experience of connecting with your Self.
Rediscover yourself through a slow gentle yoga practice with Carol. Let your body go with the flow of your "inner river," your breath being your guide throughout the journey.
We will be integrating pranayama, restorative poses, yin yoga, and meditation into our practice giving you the opportunity experience and explore the peace and joy of being.
Beginners will be comfortable in this adaptive class.
“Silence is God’s first Language. All else is but poor translation.” (Thomas Keating)
Karen will guide you in both silent meditation, as well as group discussion of God’s work in our world. “Where do I fit into his scheme of things?” you may ask yourself. "How do I come to terms with myself?" Karen has years of experience in mentoring people along the spiritual pathways of life. Perhaps her wisdom will offer some insight into yours.
She will be available for individual guidance if you so desire. Saturday afternoon will offer an opportunity for self-care and life maintenance in the town voted “Best Small Mountain Town” by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine (www.hotspringsnc.org). It will be a time to soak in hot tubs of natural mineral water, enjoy a massage, hike the Appalachian Trail, journal, read a book, or simply take a nap.
The cost of the Retreat is $200 per person which includes the services of the retreat leaders and all meal (home cooked and healthy) Accommodations at the Lodge range from $15 per night (hostel bunk bed) to $150 per night (the largest room in the lodge) with many options in between. (www.laughingheartlodge.com). For more information or to book contact the Laughing Heart Lodge at 828-622-0165, or call Karen at 704-608-3211. Carol can be reached at 704-560-6259.

12/05/2016

Picture courtesy of one of our recent guests.

"Very grateful for the amazing hospitality offered by everyone at the Lodge", "It kept me peaceful".

11/07/2016

Carol's Yoga Retreat this past weekend was great fun, thanks to all of the people who joined us, let's do it again next Spring!

09/08/2016

Laughing Heart Lodge House Concert

Featuring: Kerry Patrick Clark
http://kerrypatrickclark.com/KerryPatrickClark.com/Bio.html

When:
Saturday September 17th

Where:
Chapel at Laughing Heart Lodge, 289 NW US Hwy 25/70, Hot Springs, NC 28743

Time:
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm


A donation of $10 - $15 would be much appreciated. However, if this is not possible for you, a love offering of any amount would be welcomed.

Refreshments will be served at the break

This is a collection of songs that were inspired by the how, why and where my heart has been moved by this journey. Joy, sorrow... Music is the way I let my heart make sense of it all.

08/26/2016

We are very excited to host the Back to Nature Yoga Retreat
"Finding Your Inner Warrior"

November 4 - 6, 2016

Come join Carol Barry at the peaceful Laughing Heart Lodge in
beautiful Hot Springs, NC, for a weekend of adventure and
discovery. Shrouded by nature in her cloak of many colors, the chill
in the air, the gathering of the harvest, gives us reason to pause
and take stock of ourselves. "What brings me happiness and gives
me peace of mind?" "What brings comfort to my soul?" "Have I
lost touch with myself?" As the earth and its creatures prepare for this season of
dormancy, perhaps you will pick up this natural rhythm of the earth and use this time for
contemplation and renewal.
On the path to discovery we will seek to find our "inner warrior" first through our asana practice.
The beauty of the asana is that it uses the physical body as an entry point for addressing
emotional, mental and spiritual health. Our yoga practice will find us integrating more
meditation into our mind and body flow. Research is proving that a combination of yoga and
meditation is a powerful tool in combatting the effects of everyday stress and anxiety, while
increasing happiness and overall quality of life. By surrounding ourselves with Nature we will be
given the opportunity to "reconstruct" our spirituality. As Galileo wrote "We conclude that God is
first known first through Nature, and then again, more particularly, in doctrine; by Nature in his
works, and by doctrine in his revealed word."
We have a hike scheduled for Saturday afternoon. The Betty 's Place Trail is a scenic 1 mile
loop, which has now been a extended (if you wish) into a 3.5 mile loop known as the Bluff
Mountain Loop Trail. And of course, the hot springs are always available, as is Glenda
Dolbeare's "to die for" massage. A Retreat wouldn't be complete without "tea time at the Lodge"
better known as "happy hour."
The price of the Retreat is $185, which includes all meals. The cost of the room is additional.
Keep in mind that some of the rooms can be shared if you wish. Check the website to view the
rooms and costs (www.laughingheartlodge.com). To book the Retreat and the room you need to
call the Laughing Heart at 828-622-0165, as rooms have been blocked off on the website for
this event. If you have additional questions, just call or text me at 704-560-6259, or email me at
barryx9@ aol.com.
**One additional option is available for those who want to come a day early and hike on the AT.
Arrangements can be made with John Merlin, a local hiker, to take you on an extended hike
Friday. The hike would begin at Camp Creek Bald Friday morning and proceed as determined
by the group. The cost per person for the hike is $10 payable to John.

08/01/2016

No Yoga classes for the next 3 Tuesdays, we will be back to our normal schedule on Tuesday August 23rd at the Chapel of Laughing Heart Lodge.

Namaste!