All Events (16)

Date range
August 14, 2026
Friday
  • Yoga for Optimal Health with Leslie Temme

  • Aug 14, 2026 at 12:00pm to Dec 18, 2026 at 1:15pm
  • Location: Quietude Retreat Center, 1130 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
  • Description:
    This is a gentle movement yoga class suitable for everyone. With gentle movement we explore what is meant by discernment in the context of our bodies and our minds (Yoga). Building on the teachings of Doug Keller, B. K. S. Iyengar and Lillah Swartz,
  • Created by: Richard Garzarelli
September 24, 2026
Thursday
October 11, 2026
Sunday
  • The Heart Resonance Experience

  • Oct 11, 2026 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
  • Location: Quietude Retreat Center, 1130 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
  • Description:

    The Heart Resonance Experience is more than a sound bath. It is an intimate, immersive gathering where sound, gentle movement, deep listening, conversation, and connection become pathways into something deeper. Participants are not simply there to re

  • Created by: Richard Garzarelli
October 13, 2026
Tuesday
  • The Alchemy of Soundbathing with Joy Bush

  • Oct 13, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:15pm
  • Location: Quietude Retreat Center, 1130 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
  • Description:

    In a world that is louder than ever, we are all searching for a way to calm our nervous systems. Join certified sound practitioner Joy Bush as she weaves a beautiful soundscape designed to balance the body and ease stress. This sound bath will featur

  • Created by: Richard Garzarelli
October 16, 2026
Friday
 
  • Muscle Testing Demonstration and Clinic

  • Oct 16, 2026 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
  • Location: Quietude Retreat Center, 1130 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
  • Description:

    Join Dr. D’Brant for an experiential introduction to muscle testing as a tool for exploring the body’s energetic responses to dietary supplements. This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to the human energy system, foundational muscle test

  • Created by: Richard Garzarelli
 
  • The Integrated Man: Where Strength Meets Soul

  • Oct 16, 2026 at 6:00pm to Oct 18, 2026 at 1:00pm
  • Location: Quietude Retreat Center, 1130 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
  • Description:

    The Integrated Man is a 6-Month Journey into Authentic Masculinity, Presence and Purpose.

     

    For men who are done living in extremes

    and ready to become grounded, disciplined,

    emotionally connected, and fully self-led.

     

    Imagine six months from now..

  • Created by: Richard Garzarelli
October 18, 2026
Sunday
  • Vocal Activation Workshop

  • Oct 18, 2026 from 2:30pm to 4:00pm
  • Location: Quietude Retreat Center, 1130 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
  • Description:

    Remember your voice, light language, soul language.

     

    Your voice as medicine. As expression. As truth. As liberation.

     

    This is deep work held with play, presence, and connection.

     

    When was the last time you gave yourself permission to express th

  • Created by: Richard Garzarelli
October 20, 2026
Tuesday
  • Pure Non-Duality: Meetings on the End of Seeking

  • Oct 20, 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
  • Location: Quietude Retreat Center, 1130 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
  • Description:

    What is this group about?

    This is a discussion group based on the concept of non-duality, which simply means not two. We explore the intricacies and ramifications of non-separation, including discussions on the illusory nature of time, space, free wi

  • Created by: Trey Carland
October 24, 2026
Saturday
  • 100 Years at Quietude: A Centennial Celebration

  • Oct 24, 2026 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
  • Location: Quietude Retreat Center, 1130 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
  • Description:

    Join us as we celebrate 100 years of Quietude!

    Since 1926, Quietude has welcomed people seeking rest, renewal, reflection, and connection. We invite friends, neighbors, former guests, and members of the wider community to help us honor this remarkab

  • Created by: Richard Garzarelli
November 1, 2026
Sunday
  • Raw Cacao, Sweet Remembrance: Honoring Our Untamable Soul

  • Nov 1, 2026 from 2:20pm to 4:45pm
  • Location: Quietude Retreat Center, 1130 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
  • Description:

    Every version of you that ever existed survived so that the current you could be here today. Yet, we rarely pause to honor the chapters we've outgrown, the dreams we've laid to rest, or the younger selves who carried us through the dark.

    In alignm

  • Created by: Richard Garzarelli
November 8, 2026
Sunday
  • Cosmic Quietude: Astrology & Gong Meditation

  • Nov 8, 2026 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
  • Location: Quietude Retreat Center, 1130 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
  • Description:

    Join astrologer and sound practitioner David Heiss of Star Sounds for a nourishing Sunday afternoon designed to help you align with the rhythms of the cosmos while settling deeply into stillness, presence, and restoration.

    Each gathering begins with

  • Created by: Richard Garzarelli
November 14, 2026
Saturday
  • Naropa WNC Alumni Gathering

  • Nov 14, 2026 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Location: Quietude Retreat Center, 1130 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
  • Description:

    Naropa has shaped each of us in different ways, through our work, our relationships, our practices, and the paths our lives have taken.

     

    Naropa WNC Alumni Gathering is an invitation to come together again.

     

    We welcome Naropa alumni, former students

  • Created by: Richard Garzarelli
November 20, 2026
Friday
December 6, 2026
Sunday
  • Holly Jolly Cacao-W-H-E-E

  • Dec 6, 2026 from 2:00pm to 4:30pm
  • Location: Quietude Retreat Center, 1130 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
  • Description:

    Donations Start at $33 up to $55 Please give what you can to guarantee your spot. If $33 is to much, just email David at david@starsounds.love for a special price🙏

    If you prefer to make it spontaneous, you are welcome to show up and we will fill rema

  • Created by: Richard Garzarelli