The Mountains Between Us
Honoring What We’ve Overcome and Strengthening What Comes Next
Nestled in the heart of Highland County, Virginia, The Mountains Between Us is an intimate, all-inclusive weekend retreat for couples who are ready to step away from the demands of everyday life and put their relationship back at the center.
Even strong relationships can get buried beneath work, family, responsibilities, and the constant pressure to keep everything moving. This weekend offers something many couples rarely get: uninterrupted time to slow down, reconnect, and focus on each other.
This retreat is not about having a perfect relationship or spending the entire weekend talking about what is wrong. It is about remembering what brought you together, honoring everything you have already made it through, and becoming more intentional about what comes next.
What Your Weekend Includes
Throughout the retreat, couples will participate in guided group sessions and shared experiences designed to encourage meaningful conversation, deeper understanding, and genuine connection.
Attachment, Inner Wounding, and Relationships
Ashley Hallman is the founder of Legacy of the Rose, a nonprofit center for healing and community, and the owner of Transcendia Healing Services. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Ashley has spent more than a decade walking alongside individuals through life’s challenges.
Ashley and her husband, Eli, will share parts of their own journey through the trials and triumphs of marriage while guiding couples through an experience focused on attachment, inner wounding, and how our earlier experiences can show up in our relationships. Couples will have the opportunity to see one another through a different lens and connect with the parts of their partner that may need greater understanding, compassion, and support.
Connection Through Reiki and Meditation
Stacey and Mike will share their journey as a couple and the role Reiki has played in their healing and connection. They will guide couples through a meditation created to deepen connection with one another, with couples Reiki sessions also included in the weekend.
Couples Massage
Heart and Soul Massage School will provide massage experiences, giving couples an opportunity to slow down, relax, and receive care during the retreat.
Men’s and Women’s Connection Workshops
Couples will spend part of the weekend in separate men’s and women’s sessions.
The men’s workshop will explore leadership and what it truly means to lead within a healthy, connected relationship.
The women’s workshop will focus on how to remain connected to yourself without losing your identity within your relationship.
Group Connection and Time Together
There will be guided group sessions, couples activities, and plenty of time to enjoy one another without every moment being scheduled. Evenings will wind down with shared meals, drinks, conversation, and connection around the campfire.
Your All-Inclusive Experience
Your retreat investment includes:
Two nights of cabin accommodations
All meals, snacks, and beverages
Guided group and couples sessions
Separate men’s and women’s workshops
Couples Reiki and guided meditation
Couples massage
Retreat activities and materials
Fireside meals, drinks, and evening connection
Time to rest, explore, and enjoy the mountains together
You will return home with a deeper understanding of one another, meaningful memories, and practical ways to continue prioritizing your relationship long after the weekend ends.
October 23–25, 2026
Virginia Backcountry Cabins
Highland County, Virginia
Early-bird investment: $1,095 per couple
Regular investment: $1,295 per couple
A $295 nonrefundable deposit reserves your space. Payment plans are available.
Space is limited to six couples.
Legacy of the Rose is a nonprofit center for healing, connection, and personal growth. We blend Eastern and Western philosophies, creating a space where science, spirituality, and consciousness studies come together. Through workshops, community gatherings, retreats, healing experiences, and outreach, we invite people to explore new ways of understanding themselves, one another, and the world around them. Our mission is to make healing and meaningful connection more accessible while building a community rooted in curiosity, compassion, and belonging.
A donation based offering with a recommended donation between $5-$20
Experience the calming and restorative benefits of Acu-Wellness, a simple yet powerful practice designed to support stress reduction, emotional balance, and overall well-being.
This offering utilizes the NADA Protocol, a gentle form of auricular (ear) acupuncture that involves the placement of up to five small, sterile needles in specific points of the ear. The protocol has been used worldwide in behavioral health, recovery programs, disaster response, and community wellness settings to support relaxation, resilience, and nervous system regulation.
Many people report feeling calmer, more grounded, and better able to cope with stress after a session. Acu-Wellness may support:
• Stress reduction and relaxation
• Emotional regulation
• Improved sleep
• Recovery and wellness support
• Reduced feelings of overwhelm
• Nervous system balance
• Mental clarity and focus
Sessions take place in a quiet community setting where participants relax comfortably for approximately 30–45 minutes while the needles remain in place. No talking or processing is required, allowing the body and mind an opportunity to rest and reset.
No prior experience is needed.
Important Information
• Please eat before attending your session.
• Wear comfortable clothing.
• Participants should arrive a few minutes early to settle in.
• Ear seeds may be available for those who prefer a needle-free option when appropriate.
• This service is intended to support wellness and is not a substitute for medical or mental health treatment.
Whether you are navigating stress, seeking a moment of calm, or simply looking to support your overall well-being, Acu-Wellness offers an accessible and grounding experience for the community.
Interested in bringing Acu-Wellness to your organization?
Email Ashley at Ashley@legacyoftherose.org
The Fool’s First Step: Beginning Tarot
Sunday, August 16th, 2026 3:30pm-5pm
Every tarot journey begins with The Fool—a card of curiosity, possibility, and taking that first step into the unknown.
Join Rachel for a welcoming and beginner-friendly introduction to the world of tarot. Whether you've never touched a deck before or you're looking to build a stronger foundation, this class will help you develop confidence in understanding and working with the cards.
Together, we'll explore the structure of the tarot deck, basic card meanings, symbolism, intuition, and simple reading techniques. You'll learn how tarot can be used as a tool for self-reflection, personal growth, insight, and connection with your own inner wisdom.
No prior experience is needed, and no special abilities are required. Just bring your curiosity, an open mind, and a willingness to learn.
This class is designed to be interactive, supportive, and accessible for beginners. Come take your first step into the fascinating world of tarot and begin building a meaningful relationship with the cards.
Perfect for: Complete beginners, the tarot-curious, and anyone looking to strengthen their understanding of tarot fundamentals.
Ladies Night Out is a fun, laid-back evening created for women to connect, laugh, listen to music, and simply enjoy being together. There is no pressure and no agenda. Just come as you are, bring a snack to share, and spend the evening with a welcoming group of women.
Come with a friend or show up on your own. You won’t be alone for long!
Music, snacks, laughter, and good company. Sometimes we just need a night out.
Curious about the Akashic Records and what they may reveal about your life, patterns, relationships, and personal journey?
This interactive workshop offers a welcoming introduction to the Akashic Records and how they can be used as a tool for insight, reflection, and spiritual growth. You’ll learn what the Records are, explore ways to connect with them, and be guided through an experience designed to help you access your own inner wisdom.
No previous experience is needed. Simply come with an open mind, a journal, and a question or area of your life you would like to explore.
Join us at Legacy of the Rose for an afternoon of curiosity, connection, and discovery.
No painting experience needed. Just a willingness to learn and have a little creative fun. Registration Required. Also supplies provided. Ages 16+
Step away from the noise of everyday life and settle into a deeply relaxing sound bath at Legacy of the Rose.
Surrounded by the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls and the gentle sounds of nature, you’ll be invited to slow down, quiet your mind, and reconnect with yourself. Simply lie back, get comfortable, and allow the sounds to guide you into a state of rest and relaxation.
No previous experience is needed. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, or anything else that will help you feel comfortable.
Come as you are and give yourself permission to pause. 🌿
Step away from the noise of everyday life and settle into a deeply relaxing sound bath at Legacy of the Rose.
Surrounded by the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls and the gentle sounds of nature, you’ll be invited to slow down, quiet your mind, and reconnect with yourself. Simply lie back, get comfortable, and allow the sounds to guide you into a state of rest and relaxation.
No previous experience is needed. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, or anything else that will help you feel comfortable.
Come as you are and give yourself permission to pause. 🌿
Meet our Founder
Ashley Hallman is the founder of Legacy of the Rose, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and an ordained spiritual minister with more than a decade of experience in the mental health field. Throughout her career, she has supported individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, identity development, and major life transitions. Her work is grounded in the understanding that meaningful healing involves the whole person, including the mind, body, relationships, environment, and sense of meaning.
In 2025, Ashley founded Legacy of the Rose to create a more accessible and inclusive space for healing, education, connection, and personal exploration. The center brings together evidence-informed mental health concepts, contemplative practices, consciousness studies, and holistic approaches to well-being. Through workshops, community gatherings, retreats, outreach programs, guided meditation, intuitive practices, Reiki, and other integrative experiences, Ashley encourages people to remain curious about the many ways healing and personal growth can occur.
Ashley is currently pursuing a PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Consciousness, Spirituality, and Integrative Health at Saybrook University. Her academic work reflects her interest in the relationship between psychology, spirituality, consciousness, and human transformation. She is particularly passionate about bridging Eastern and Western perspectives and exploring how clinical knowledge, emerging research, and long-standing contemplative traditions can inform a more complete understanding of human well-being.
Through Legacy of the Rose, Ashley has created a space where science and consciousness studies can come together without requiring people to choose between critical thinking and personal meaning. Her approach is thoughtful, grounded, and open-minded, welcoming individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and belief systems.
At the heart of Ashley’s work is a commitment to helping people better understand themselves, strengthen their connection with others, and access meaningful opportunities for healing and growth. Through both her professional practice and community-based work, she continues to build spaces where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to explore what well-being means for them
