2026 Workshops
Intentional Recovery: Body, Mind & Spirit
At Serenity in the Smokies, we believe recovery becomes truly transformative when it is intentional—chosen with clarity, practiced with willingness, and nurtured through spiritual connection. Rooted in the guiding wisdom of 12‑step recovery, our workshops invite women to move beyond survival and into conscious, whole‑person living.
Intentional recovery means showing up for yourself one day at a time. Our workshop collection is designed to support that daily choice—honoring the body, strengthening the mind, and awakening the spirit. Each session reflects the courage, surrender, fellowship, and daily practice that define the Steps, reminding us that healing is never accidental; it is a deliberate, loving act.
Together, these offerings create a sacred space where women deepen their recovery, reconnect with purpose, and experience the profound truth at the heart of intentional living: when we choose recovery with our whole selves, we rise into the life we were meant to live
Intentional recovery means showing up for yourself one day at a time. Our workshop collection is designed to support that daily choice—honoring the body, strengthening the mind, and awakening the spirit. Each session reflects the courage, surrender, fellowship, and daily practice that define the Steps, reminding us that healing is never accidental; it is a deliberate, loving act.
Together, these offerings create a sacred space where women deepen their recovery, reconnect with purpose, and experience the profound truth at the heart of intentional living: when we choose recovery with our whole selves, we rise into the life we were meant to live
Katie V.
Intentional Recovery: A Daily Decision
Recovery doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built through intentional choices made one day at a time. This engaging and reflective workshop invites women in recovery to explore the difference between living on autopilot and actively choosing a purposeful path.
Intentional Recovery: A Daily Decision
Recovery doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built through intentional choices made one day at a time. This engaging and reflective workshop invites women in recovery to explore the difference between living on autopilot and actively choosing a purposeful path.
Lori M.
SOBRIETY+WELLNESS= WELLBRIETY…The Red Road to Wellbriety
Offers a powerful and culturally grounded approach to recovery that weaves together Indigenous wisdom, spiritual principles, and the 12-Step framework. The path emphasizes healing through connection—to Creator, community, culture, and self—while addressing the historical and intergenerational trauma impacting Native communities. Its teachings on balance, responsibility, and living the Red Road provide not just a path to sobriety, but a holistic journey toward wellness of mind, body, emotion, and spirit.
SOBRIETY+WELLNESS= WELLBRIETY…The Red Road to Wellbriety
Offers a powerful and culturally grounded approach to recovery that weaves together Indigenous wisdom, spiritual principles, and the 12-Step framework. The path emphasizes healing through connection—to Creator, community, culture, and self—while addressing the historical and intergenerational trauma impacting Native communities. Its teachings on balance, responsibility, and living the Red Road provide not just a path to sobriety, but a holistic journey toward wellness of mind, body, emotion, and spirit.
Patty B.
Affirmation Walk
Healing happens in connection with other women in recovery. During this sacred walk, we will support one another with gentle touch, loving presence, compassion and heartfelt affirmations. As each woman walks, she is reminded that she is seen, valued and never alone. Together, we speak truth, replace self-doubt with hope and honor the courage it takes to heal. Come as you are. Leave feeling seen, supported and empowered. When women heal together, they rise together!
Affirmation Walk
Healing happens in connection with other women in recovery. During this sacred walk, we will support one another with gentle touch, loving presence, compassion and heartfelt affirmations. As each woman walks, she is reminded that she is seen, valued and never alone. Together, we speak truth, replace self-doubt with hope and honor the courage it takes to heal. Come as you are. Leave feeling seen, supported and empowered. When women heal together, they rise together!
Deb and Mary L.
Surrender to Win: Living a Happy, Joyous and Free Life and feeling supported in the process.
Learning to surrender at the most vulnerable times takes courage and practice. Discover tools that can be used to develop the ability to let go and surrender without feeling powerless. Finding a Higher Power that is Trustworthy. Sponsorship and learning how to create relationships that are supportive and meaningful.
Surrender to Win: Living a Happy, Joyous and Free Life and feeling supported in the process.
Learning to surrender at the most vulnerable times takes courage and practice. Discover tools that can be used to develop the ability to let go and surrender without feeling powerless. Finding a Higher Power that is Trustworthy. Sponsorship and learning how to create relationships that are supportive and meaningful.
Katie B.
“Intentional Recovery” Bracelet Class Throughout the workshop, participants will be encouraged to reflect on:
- What they want to be intentional about in recovery
- The opposite of their personal “key log” or struggle
- Positive affirmations or character traits they want to strengthen
“Intentional Recovery” Bracelet Class Throughout the workshop, participants will be encouraged to reflect on:
- What they want to be intentional about in recovery
- The opposite of their personal “key log” or struggle
- Positive affirmations or character traits they want to strengthen
Barbara M.
Nida (non sleep deep rest) NADA - accudetox
Nida (non sleep deep rest) NADA - accudetox
Caitlyn B. - Karolyn B.
Letting Go the Need to Control
The 4 C’s of Alanon: You didn’t cause it, you can't cure it, you cannot control it but you need to understand how you contribute.
Letting Go the Need to Control
The 4 C’s of Alanon: You didn’t cause it, you can't cure it, you cannot control it but you need to understand how you contribute.
Jane L. - Amy D.
Keylog Intention
Through discussion, journaling, searching in nature and crafting discover what you want to release or what desire you wish to ignite in your life. The result of your seeking can be put into the keylog fire to be carried to your Higher Power.
Keylog Intention
Through discussion, journaling, searching in nature and crafting discover what you want to release or what desire you wish to ignite in your life. The result of your seeking can be put into the keylog fire to be carried to your Higher Power.
ACTIVITIES
Take a Hike!
Or use this time to do your own thing - visit with friends, read a book, or simply take a nap - it's your weekend! Enjoy!
Or use this time to do your own thing - visit with friends, read a book, or simply take a nap - it's your weekend! Enjoy!
