Emotional Sobriety Retreat with
Allen Berger, PhD & Carly Crone, LCSW
October 5-10, 2026
An Integrative and Holistic Immersion in Emotional Sobriety & The 12 Insights
Join Allen Berger, PhD and Carly Crone, LCSW, for a transformative retreat in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This unique, weeklong immersion is designed to help you discover a new way of being in relationship—with yourself and with others—through the lens of Emotional Sobriety.
Grounded in Dr. Berger’s 12 Essential Insights of Emotional Sobriety and supported by Carly’s expertise in Internal Family Systems, somatic yoga, and mindfulness, you will explore how emotional disturbances fuel unhealthy dependencies, unrealistic expectations, and unenforceable rules about people, places, and things. Together, we will uncover how these patterns create suffering and limit freedom.
Through a rich integration of lecture, experiential learning, live demonstrations, meditation, and gentle somatic movement, this retreat engages the mind, body, and spirit to open new possibilities for growth, resilience, and authentic connection.
You Will Learn To:
- Recognize and release unhealthy emotional dependencies
- Transform unrealistic expectations into empowering perspectives
- Break free from rules that keep you stuck in suffering
- Cultivate balance, presence, and deeper relationships
- Integrate body, breath, and awareness into your path of emotional maturity
Who Is This For?
Whether you are rooted in recovery, personal growth, or professional practice, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to reset, recharge, and realign with what truly matters.
“i know I am close
i can feel something
emerging
unfolding
no words
but a knowing
there isn't anything to do
there isn't anything to say
only to be
patient
trusting
faithful
this is the path”
A Transformative Retreat of Learning, Healing & Renewal
During this 5-Night Retreat You’ll Experience:
- Two daily sessions with Dr. Berger
- Personal work opportunities in a supportive group setting
- Gentle morning yoga & meditation
- 12-Step meetings (open to all programs)
- Sound bowl healing & ecstatic dance
- Nourishing vegetarian meals, all included.
- Free time for hiking, reflection, or massage
About Dr. Allen Berger, PhD
Allen Berger, PhD, is a leading expert on Emotional Sobriety and the deeper emotional work of recovery. A renowned public speaker, psychotherapist, and author, Dr. Berger has devoted his career to helping people cultivate emotional balance, maturity, and authentic connection beyond mere abstinence. His groundbreaking book, 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety, along with his widely read 12 Stupid Things and 12 Smart Things series, has guided countless individuals in understanding how emotional disturbances fuel dependency and how true recovery emerges through self-awareness and growth.
The author of 12 Hidden Rewards of Making Amends and Love Secrets Revealed, Dr. Berger integrates decades of clinical experience with timeless spiritual and psychological principles to illuminate the path toward freedom and fulfillment. His practical pamphlet, How to Get the Most Out of Group Therapy, continues to support people in treatment and Twelve Step communities worldwide. Dr. Berger lives and practices in Pennsylvania.
About Carly Crone, LCSW
Carly Crone is a psychotherapist and certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner, as well as a trained Somatic Yoga and Meditation Teacher. For over 20 years, she has been immersed in mindfulness meditation and psycho-spiritual inquiry, both personally and professionally. With more than 15 years of experience leading yoga and mindfulness retreats around the world, Carly brings a unique integration of mind–body–spirit practices into her work.
She is inspired by how movement, breath, nature, and reflection connect us to our deepest spirit. Her hope is that when we feel rooted in our Self, life naturally unfolds as a reflection of our true essence.
Location & Travel Details
- Hickory Hop Shuttle: A private shuttle service with scheduled routes from CLT. You can view their current schedule and book directly on their website. Be sure to request drop-off at the Art of Living Retreat Center and inquire about round-trip service and pricing.
- Rental Car: Available at the airport for flexibility during your stay.
- Rideshare (Uber/Lyft): Convenient for direct transportation to the Center.
- Guests sometimes choose to fly into Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) or Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), both are 2 hours. Most travelers from these airports opt to rent a car for the drive.
Cost & Registration
This retreat is limited to 30 participants with both single and double room options available. (Please note: we are unable to coordinate roommates.)
Pricing Options
- Single Hotel Room: $3150 3 remaining
- Double Hotel Room: $2630 per person 1 remaining
- Single Retreat Room: $2460 14 remaining
- Double Retreat Room: $2184 per person 3 remaining
Cancellation Policy
We understand that no one plans to cancel a retreat, but unexpected events can occur. Because rooms and accommodations are financially secured well in advance, cancellations are limited.
For this reason, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment. You can review options here.
Please Note:
- Due to the costs incurred to reserve the retreat center, exceptions to this cancellation policy cannot be made for any reason, including but not limited to weather, injury, illness, or personal emergencies.
- No refunds or credits will be provided for failure to attend, late arrivals, early departures, or incomplete attendance.
- If the retreat is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances (such as natural disasters or pandemics), it will be rescheduled to a later date.
- Refunds will only be issued if your space can be filled by another participant or someone on the waitlist.
- Once the final payment is made, refunds are not available unless the space is filled, in which case the initial $600 deposit remains non-refundable.
How to Contact & Register
Register directly through Carly Crone at www.carlycrone.com.
Contact Carly Crone @ carlycronembh@gmail.com
Payment Details
- Preferred Payment Method: Zelle
- Credit Card: Available upon request (3.9% processing fee applies + surcharge)
- To reserve your space, a $600 non-refundable deposit is required either by Zelle or credit card. (Plus processing fees if using a credit card.) You will be redirected to Mind Body Heart Yoga & Wellness to make this payment. Link for deposit here by credit card.
- Remaining balance is due by April 15th, 2026.
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