Sacred Journeys

## Details

You are invited to a 3-night therapeutic retreat, to be held on Ox Creek in Weaverville, NC from 10/18-10/21. We will offer 3 KAP ceremonies during the course of the retreat, which will be limited to a maximum of 5 women. In addition to guided therapeutic ketamine journeys, activities will include mindful movement practices, guided meditations, sound healing and energy work, fire circles, art and free time to enjoy the amenities. We will also hold integration sessions each day. Additionally, we can arrange for one-on-one massage and energy healing in advance (an additional fee). Registration closes August 19.

Learn more about ketamine-assisted therapy at Asheville Center for Inner Healing:
https://centerforinnerhealing.org/ketamine-assisted-therapy

Our Center
All meals are included and accommodations are either camping (bring your own gear if possible; we have some tents and sleeping bags/pads available upon request) or communal sleeping in the ceremony space. Soft, thick, twin-sized mats are provided for ceremony space sleeping and journeying. Center amenities include saltwater pool, two saunas, hiking trails, stream, two ponds and breathtaking views all around our 24-acre property.

Investment
The cost for the medical evaluation is $450 and the retreat cost is an additional $1200, paid in two installments of $600 each. *If you have already been prescribed the medication you may not have to undergo the additional evaluation. Let us know during your consultation if applicable.

Facilitators
Aimée Mercier, LCSW, MA, KAP-C, RYT
Aimée is a licensed social worker in Georgia and North Carolina. Her certifications include: certified ketamine therapist, certified clinical trauma provider, certified clinical hypnotherapist, EMDR-certified therapist, and registered yoga teacher. She is also trained as a psychedelic therapist through the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies. Aimée has a decade of experience drawing on Eastern wisdom and evidence-based therapies to awaken the inner healing intelligence.
Ash Ledford
Ash is a certified yoga instructor, certified mindfulness and meditation instructor and master Reiki practitioner. She practices Usui Reiki, Quantum Touch, chakra balancing and intuitive energy healing techniques to move, transmute and clear stuck stress. Ash has studied energy healing and meditation with a variety of mentors and spiritual teachers for over fifteen years.
Ash and Aimée have been working together since 2020 to build the synergy of group space holding and facilitation.

Process
If you would like to move forward, you’ll be required to complete a free phone consultation prior to registering to ensure the retreat is a good fit for you.
Email [aimee@innerhealingavl.com](http://mailto:aimee@innerhealingavl.com) as soon as possible to set up your free phone consultation. Space is extremely limited and your space is not reserved until you have medical clearance and the deposit is received. We hope to see you by the fire!