The Journey's End
Transformational Retreat

Discover Yourself.
Dive deeply into the heart of consciousness and unlock your innermost potential with the help of sacred, transformative medicine and under the careful guidance of highly experienced facilitators.
Set on peaceful, private land in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, this very special and intimate, intentional retreat will challenge you to tap into your most authentic self, and enable you to live your life with greater purpose, clarity, and compassion.
The Retreat Features:
• 4 Days and 3 Nights of Self-Discovery and Group Activities Designed to Bring Out Your Best
• (2) Preparation Calls with Customized Body, Mind & Soul Preparation Protocol
• A Ceremonial Journey with Transformative Medicine on Day 2
• Daily Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation Practice
• Coaching, Sound Healing, Check-Ins and Integration Circles
• Delicious and Nourishing, Organic Meals
• A Closing Celebration and Fireside Concert
• Integration Support and (2) Follow-Up Calls with a Facilitator
Am I Ready?
How do you know if you are ready to journey with transformative medicine?
You might ask yourself the following questions:
Am I feeling blocked in my personal or professional life?
Am I seeking deeper truths and greater alignment with my purpose?
Have I lost touch with myself or what matters most to me?
Am I in need of healing, insight, inspiration, and connection?
If you have answered "Yes" to any of these questions, this retreat is for you.
Will I be Safe?
Your safety is our highest priority, and our team of skilled facilitators will help you prepare for, navigate, and properly integrate your journey in order to ensure the most beneficial and harmonious experience possible. The facilitation team will also include at least (1) Trauma Informed & (1) CPR Trained Member of the team on site at all times.

Regenerate on 11 Beautiful Acres
with Trails, a Creek and
Panoramic Mountain Views.



Ehren Cruz
For over 12 years, Ehren has facilitated personalized rights of passage, drawing from initiatory practices from Practical Kaballah, Mazatec Plant Medicine ceremonial wisdom, and Confluence Leadership Techniques® to create a comprehensive preparation, peak experience, and integration protocol leading to profound & sustainable personalized growth in those he serves. Confluence Leadership is a coaching philosophy that focuses on activating the synergy between Intuition, EQ, Somatic Awareness & Mindful Practice to obtain & maintain Flow State (Ecstasis). Ehren is also a member of the Founding Third Wave Psychedelic Certified Coach Class and is an ICF Certified Leadership Coach through the Coaching Teachers Alliance (CTA). Learn more about Ehren.
Renee Cruz
Renee is a Licensed Spiritual Coach, Certified Master Sound Therapy Teacher, and has a Master’s Degree in Public Health with over 19 years in the healthcare field. Renee combines her natural, intuitive healing gifts with years of research and practice in metaphysics, sound, psychology, biology, and spirituality to offer an empowering, transformational experience for the mind, body, and spirit. Renee also has a powerful gift in discerning the unique needs of those receiving her services, and is able create an integrative whole-being plan that honors each individual’s distinctive realignment process with integrity, respect, and compassion.
Dr. Nick Atlas
Nick Atlas, Ph.D., E-RYT 500, is the Director of Evolutionary Education® and a master teacher of mindfulness with over twenty years experience working with transformative medicine and the healing arts. Dr. Nick currently serves as Faculty Chair at Atlantic University, and conducts experiential research on dream yoga and deep ecology (our interconnectedness with nature), in addition to his work as a psychedelic-integration specialist, photographer, musician and author.
• APPLY + PREPARE
After submitting an application and deposit, you will receive a call from our team, during which time you can ask questions and learn more about the retreat experience. In the weeks that follow, you will receive additional instructions and reading material to help you prepare for your journey, and have the opportunity to meet other retreat participants via Zoom.
• ARRIVE + SETTLE IN
On the afternoon of your arrival, you can settle in to the retreat space, explore the land, enjoy the fresh mountain air, and connect with the retreat facilitators and other members of the group.
• CIRCLING + CEREMONY
Prior to dinner on the first evening, we will formally gather as a group for the first time to "open the circle" and set intentions for the ceremonial journey on Day 2. We'll continue to meet in small groups and as a whole throughout the retreat, in addition to participating in a variety of activities and 1-on-1 check-ins conducive to creating the best possible experience for everyone.
• EXPERIENCE
The transformative journey takes place on the second day of the retreat, beginning mid-morning and lasting the better part of the day. The journey is conducted in a comfortable, indoor setting, where the music and atmosphere are curated to deepen and enhance your experience. The retreat facilitators will be present as "space holders" throughout your entire experience, but will not directly intervene or "guide" you unless called upon. You will also have access to the outdoors and the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge.
• INTEGRATION
The following day after the journey is spent resting, processing, and exploring different forms of integration which will stay with you long after the retreat is over. You will have an opportunity to share your experience with the group, gain feedback, and check-in with the retreat facilitators, as well as take time for yourself to read, journal, and enjoy nature.
• CELEBRATION + DEPARTURE
Our final evening together will feature a wonderful dinner and fireside, celebratory concert, prior to our closing the circle and departing after lunch on Day 4. You will be provided with a package of integration materials and will be invited to stay in touch with your group members. A facilitator will check in with you via a follow-up Zoom call about a week after the retreat, and we will continue to support your integration in the weeks and months that follow.
Personal
• Insight into core beliefs and sense of identity
• Breaking out of negative patterns and habits
• Deep healing through emotional release
• Increased self compassion
• Increased compassion for others, leading to better relationships
Spiritual
• Feeling of deep connection with all that exists
• New appreciation for everyday life
• Loss of fear and self-concern associated with ego boundaries
• Experience of direct encounter with the divine
• Inner sense of renewal and revitalization
Creative
• Enhanced problem-solving ability
• New perspectives on existing projects and ideas
• Think outside the normal framework of space, time and language
• Increased artistic and aesthetic sensibility
• Faster and easier to generate new ideas
Tuition for the retreat is $1250, which includes the $100 application deposit.
We are also pleased to offer a Payment Plan, which consists of your $100 deposit + 3 monthly payments of $400/mo on 08/01, 09/01, & 10/01
(Total cost $1300).
All tuition is due by October 1st, 2021 in order to ensure your space.
**Please note that your tuition does not include the cost of lodging.
In our efforts to minimize impact on the land and ensure the most comfortable experience possible, the retreat is non-residential and all participants will be required to secure lodging independently.
As the retreat falls during peak tourist season in the Blue Ridge, we encourage you to make arrangements as soon as possible (via AirBNB, VRBO, local hotel, etc.) and are happy to assist you in this process.
**Due to the sensitive nature of the retreat and the extensive preparation involved, please note that all sales are final and no refunds will be given, with the following exceptions:
In the event of a serious illness, a death in your immediate family, you require entering into COVID-19 protocol, or in the event of an unforeseen cancellation on our end, you will have the option of receiving a full refund or transferring your tuition to a future retreat.
The retreat needs a minimum of (9) participants to proceed. If we do not meet that number within (2) weeks of the start of the retreat and, at our sole discretion, decide to postpone or cancel, you will receive a full refund or may transfer your tuition to a future retreat.
It is our sincere hope that the pandemic and threat of infection will have greatly diminished by late 2021, making it feasible for us to hold the retreat in person. During the retreat, we are fortunate to have ample space with proper air circulation, as well as opportunities to gather outdoors whenever possible. Still, we intend to take every safety precaution, including the employment of social distancing and the use of face masks when necessary, etc. While we do not require that you have been vaccinated by the start of the retreat, you are strongly encouraged to consider the risks of participation, both for yourself, your family, and your fellow participants.
In order to apply for the course, please submit an online application along with a $100 deposit.
The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable, except up to one year in a comparable Journey's End retreat. (Your deposit will be returned in full if you are not accepted into the retreat.)
Please note that we will not review your application until your deposit has been received.
Space is limited, and registration closes October 1st.
You are welcome to pay your deposit manually via:
Venmo: @evolutionary-ed
Cash App: $evolutionaryed
Zelle: evolutionary.ed@gmail.com
PayPal: evolutionary.ed@gmail.com
or Credit Card (PayPal) via the "Pay Deposit" button at the bottom of this page.
If you decide to pay manually via Venmo, Cash App, Zelle or PayPal, please include a note with your full name along with your payment or email us at info@evolutionaryeducation.org and include "Journey's End - Fall 2021" in the subject header.

Space is Extremely Limited,
Registration Closes October 1st.
DETAILS
FACILITATORS:
Ehren Cruz
Renee Cruz
Dr. Nick Atlas
DATES:
Oct. 21-24, 2021;
EVENT CATEGORY:
Retreats
VENUE
Outside of Asheville, North Carolina
(Exact location provided upon acceptance into the retreat)
CONTACT:
Evolutionary Education®
EMAIL:
info@evolutionaryeducation.org
WEBSITE:
https://evolutionaryeducation.org
APPLY
Investment: $1250
Payment Plan:
$100 deposit + 3 monthly payments of $400/mo on 08/01, 09/01, & 10/01
(Total cost $1300).
To apply for the course, please submit an online application and $100 deposit.
You may pay your deposit via the link below or use one of our preferred methods (Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, or PayPal).