Find Your Flow

 Lake Norman, NC

Welcome all women looking to unwind, embrace the present, and discover ways to savor life’s moments. If you find yourself overwhelmed and stressed, constantly pushing forward without taking time for yourself, this retreat is designed just for you.

Lakeside Retreat, Where Nature & Luxury Meet

Relax along the water in the pool, hot tub or float on this gorgeous lake. 
 
Gather with fellow hard working professional women and enjoy a shared experience of real self-care. Imagine creating lasting memories and friendships over delicious meals and letting yourself feel nurtured and cared for. 
 
Feel the weight of your worries lighten as you practice mediation or as you soak in the sun. Let your muscles unwind with yoga or splurge for a massage. 
 
Spend time creating art. While making pottery, express yourself through your heart with your hands.  

Improve your self-awareness during groups, and reflection circles and notice the growth mindset shift. Find your blind spots in a safe space and learn ways to manage them effectively. 

Reminisce in the smells as they spread throughout the open home while I finish up a one-of-a-kind home-cooked meal, prepared with farm fresh produce and ingredients.
 
Walk along the water's edge and immerse yourself in the sounds of nature, mindfully aware that this is a place of tranquil beauty. As the night comes, enjoy an open fire and feel the warmth of the flames and the people around you as the stars emerge in the sky. 
 
Leave the past behind and set intentions for tomorrow with a fire ceremony. So many ways to find your inner calm. As you take a deep breath and bask in the warm glow of the fire, you feel a sense of profound gratitude for the time and space to relax, explore, create, laugh, connect, and simply be. 

This is your time, your moment, your adventure – and you know that you belong here, among kindred spirits, in this enchanted place on the waterfront. 

We'll share a myriad of experiences that will bring you a sense of peace, presence and joy. 
 
Enjoy these moments and take these treasures home with you as the tools you've learned and the fond memories you've made will last a lifetime. 

The Venue: Waterfront Mansion

A stately 12,000 sq foot home, with over 120 feet of water frontage, located north of Charlotte on a quiet street in Mooresville, NC on Lake Norman. It is conveniently located near my home and a great city, Charlotte. It is also accessible to gorgeous state parks and The Blue Ridge Parkway, famous for its beauty, hiking trails and waterfalls along its way.  

When I booked it, I was impressed. When I visited it in person, I was overjoyed with what it really had to offer. The pictures are lovely. The house IRL is stunning. 

This 4-story mansion has it all and more. It is truly incredible. Filled with so many great spaces and things to enjoy during your downtime, you will be delighted with every moment you are there as you uncover another new treat this mansion has to offer.  

There are beautifully decorated lounging areas on every floor to just snuggle up with a book of your own or from their collection. Relax with a cup of tea and take time for yourself or gather with a few of your new besties and strike up a conversation.  

If that is not what you're in the mood for then there are endless other things the house provides from kayaks to water floats, a heated pool or hot tub. If water is not your thing, then consider a game of ping pong, pool, foosball or even air hockey. Sit in the private theater and watch a movie or check out the gym and meet your fitness goals on an elliptical or stair-master, weights or stretch. You could work on your pottery too, if you wanted, or just take a nap even on a lounge chair in the sun or in that cozy bed of yours. It is your downtime.
 

7 Bedrooms with 10 beds and 6 1/2 Baths. Bedroom options that will satisfy various budgets. Pick the room that fits your style. Indulge in one of the 2 available Grand Master King En-suite or on the other side of the spectrum, share a room with two double queen. Pick soon, as they are first come, first serve. All the beds are as comfortable and luxurious as the rest of the home with fine linens and soft blankets so no matter what you choose you will sleep well. 

The bathrooms are equipped with fluffy robes and all the things you need to feel fresh and clean, so you don't need to bring your own. They have made every effort to make sure all things are perfect. 

The house is rightly positioned in our favor, whether we are outside on one of the two decks or inside looking through the magnificent windows all around we will enjoy beautiful sunsets reflecting on the water. 

A Foodie's Fantasy

North Carolina has a strong community of Organic, Humane, Grass Fed farmers. Farm to table is a passion of mine and as your host, I have cultivated relationships with local farmers over the years. I have been catering events for 30 years and am delighted to be able to share my love for food and flavors with you during our time together. When not in the kitchen myself, I will be overseeing the meals planned and prepared by my trained staff. I am excited to share the high-quality produce, cheeses and meats with you. We will explore a multitude of flavors and ingredients. Fall is my favorite harvest time of year filled with dark leafy greens, winter squash, apples, figs, persimmon, beets, broccoli and all sorts of cabbages.  Heirloom tomatoes, fennel, and all colored varieties of potatoes are ripening too. These freshly picked fruits and vegetables seasoned alone or paired with cheeses, fish or meat can become decadent main dish, appetizer, soup or meal.

Let your imagination run wild. Each evening, I will provide a meal with dishes and flavors from a different region or country, from Italy to Japan, Morrocco, to Thailand, spanning diverse cuisines and cultures to satisfy your hunger and nourish your body.  

Mornings wake up to fresh coffee and an assortment of tea flavors, fresh baked goods, fresh fruits, yogurts, granolas and a warm dish that will vary. Lunch or brunch will include a salad and an assortment of dishes to please all your senses.  

Snacks will be available, should you need more. There will be no opportunity for you to go hungry. Fresh healthy, preservative-free ingredients will always be available to you. 

If you're a foodie looking for an unforgettable experience, this is the place to be. You will savor some of the freshest ingredients from great local farmers in the Charlotte area. 

Charlotte is in the south. It would not be fair to be here in the south without having some proper southern fare. So, for Sunday brunch we will take a drive and get brunch at a renowned restaurant nearby, southern style. Try some dishes like fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese and cracker, shrimp and grits, collard greens or southern style chicken. Enjoy all the delicious southern dishes in the ambience of a charming restaurant with friendly staff.  

After the meal stroll around and check out the local shops. Buy some treats for yourselves or loved ones to bring home or just take a fulfilling after dinner walk.  

Those of you that know me and have worked with me, know that I am a foodie. You can trust me when I say, you will be well cared for when it comes to food choices and restaurant options during our time together. 

Now, for those that need to know me more... 

Food can nourish our souls and awaken our senses. It provides a vehicle for exploration into the new and unfamiliar. It assists in moving us towards the idea of change, it allows for transformation and new beginnings. Food provides healing, sustenance, and comfort. A smell or flavor can take you back in time as if you never left, creating an evocative experience.

Those are my favorite.

I have grown up around cooks from cultures all over the world and soaked up whatever they had to teach. I can't wait for you to savour all the freshness we have here in Charlotte. The value as we gather together for meals and share food, stories, enjoy each other, and all that we have around us will be immeasurable.

Your Host

Randie Schacter, DO, DFAACAP

I am a psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience treating women & children with a special passion in caring for women physicians. I am an advocate for our profession and our patients, holding local and national positions in professional societies. I am  a best-selling author, and a professional speaker on managing stress & burnout and on starting a private practice - my goal - empowering other physicians. I remain a perpetual student, learning and practicing varied approaches to enhance wellness, joy, creativity and fulfillment to best suit the needs of those I care for.

In 2019, I merged my years of professional and personal experiences to create an interactive CME program, called Mindfulness Based Arts & Stress Reduction (MBASR). A program for Women Medical Professionals to manage stress & burnout using the art of pottery , mindfulness, meditation, yoga, cognitive behavioral therapy exercises, coaching and peer support, (accompanied by Farm-to-Table homemade-gourmet food) in the Charlotte Area. It has served my peers by significantly reducing symptoms of stress & burnout in an atmosphere of warmth, creativity, care,  laughter and kindness.  The data supports its benefits in its testimonials which to me, make it worth every minute of effort involved. Learn more

Finding your Flow - Pottery

The sensation of moulding earth in your hands is like nothing else.

Exposure to these various styles will allow you to get a feel for what fascinates you and what makes your heart feel more alive. Through these experiences a passion for art and creativity will be nourished.

Each day you will be able to get your hands on clay with a guided session. Then if you are hooked as many become, you may continue to play and nourish that creative self in your free time, finding that flow.

Fond memories will flow when you return home and share the pieces you created.

Flow is the secret to happiness

A rough sketch of the day:

• Optional morning twilight meditation as the sunrises, to awaken your soul and start your day.
• A light snack/breakfast of local fresh fruits, breads, jams, coffee and tea.
• Sun Salutations and morning yoga.
• Then after a short break, we meet for a guided meditation and intention setting for the day. 
• Enjoy an abundant spread of exquisite mouthwatering delights for brunch served outside on the main deck kitchen terrace or pool level.
• Regroup and let's get ready to practice some pottery. Grab some clay and and I will share some techniques so you can create something and have fun in the process.
• Free time in the afternoon to reflect on the morning's experiences and enjoy your surroundings. Take a dip in the pool, or journal on a chaise lounge. Read a book on the second floor living room's comfy couch. Play a game of ping pong or enjoy any of the exercise machines in the gym. Have some cheese & olives with a cup of iced tea on the sprawling lawn. Get that massage you have been pining for. The choices are yours to make.
• Another locally-sourced gastronomic exploration of the senses. Dinner served by candlelight.
• Gather together for a reflection circle. Process the experiences. Share at your pace. Listen. Offer. Open yourself up to new possibilities and prepare for what tomorrow brings. Plan for the next days adventures.
• End the day with some breath-work to still the busy mind and prepare for a good night of sleep.