This is our dream. To serve you.
In health, wellness & longevity.

We are an experiential wellness brand that blends together in-person retreats, a wellness community for adults over 40, ongoing 1:1 fitness and nutrition coaching & support and world-class wellness & longevity products.

THOR is a private retreat property. The entire property (all 50 acres) is reserved for our small group of 10-12 individuals during each retreat. There is no front desk, no concierge, no room service, no spa reception, no revolving door of outside staff. The property is tended by a small, trusted team led by Terry.

This is by design. Our retreats are built to be a sanctuary – a quiet, protected container where individuals navigating midlife, perimenopause, and the thousand quiet weights of modern life can finally set down what they have been carrying. This kind of nervous system reset is not possible in a resort environment with constant foot traffic, noise, and interruptions. Our privacy on top of the mountain is what makes the depth possible.

What this means in practice:

  • Our meals are curated & served at set times, buffet style – not on-demand like a hotel restaurant
  • Our property is beautiful, natural, organic, rustic, holistic & lovingly maintained
  • Our hospitality is warm, personal, and family-involved – not transactional or anonymous
  • Our focus is on what happens INSIDE each guest’s heart & mind

If you are looking for a private sanctuary on 50 acres of protected virgin forest land where the outside world is invisible, where the mountains are within reach, the earth is your healer, the sun greets you in the morning, the moon tucks you in at night, the rainbows cheer on your journey, the birdsong is the soundrack of your day, the fluffy smoky magical clouds embrace you throughout the day, the waterfalls heal your spirit, and the individuals around you are walking the same path: Welcome! That is exactly what we have built here.

Igniting your inner passion while curating an incredibly meaningful, private & bespoke experience means the world to us!

Women's Yoga Retreats in the Smoky Mountains of Tennesee
Our Mission

We believe we can actively curate a healthy, joyful, and balanced physical, emotional and spiritual state of being. Our mission is to help you reach that goal through mindset, fitness and nutrition optimization.

Our Promise

We were founded on the principles and passion of helping others achieve their personalized health & wellness goals through cultivating and curating an optimal and healthy lifestyle. Our promise is to educate and provide custom-tailored treatments for your unique body and mind’s needs.

Our Philosophy: We Can Manifest Anything.

Mindset Determines Success

Mindset is vital for success. What we think about directly affects our behavior. Mindset is the single most significant factor impacting a person's success, whether personal or professional. By understanding, adapting and shifting our mindset, we can improve our health, decrease stress and become more resilient to life's challenges.

Food is Medicine

What we eat has profound effects on our overall health. Research shows that dietary habits influence disease risk. While certain foods may trigger chronic health conditions, others offer strong medicinal and protective qualities. Let us show you how you can improve your nutritional lifestyle using the THOR Method.

Strength Training Promotes Longevity

At the cornerstone of our wellness philosophy lies strength training. It can improve bone density, muscle retention, keep a healthy body weight and provide good mental health. The research is staggering on the benefits of strength and resistance training for improvement in moods, and many other health markers.

Sleep & Recovery Must Be A Priority

Getting enough high quality sleep is an essential part of the THOR philosophy. Sleep helps us manage appetite hormones, body fat composition and optimal energy expenditure. As we age, our sleep quality and circadian rhythms are adversely affected by metabolic disruptions. Our goal is to help you achieve optimal sleep for the best possible outcomes.

Authentic Human Connection Brings Joy

Heaps of research suggest social connections make people happier. Satisfying relationships not only make people happy, but they are also associated with better health and even longer life. Relationships are connected to some of our strongest emotions. When they are positive we feel happiness, contentment and calm.

Nature Has Healing Properties

Nature provides great stress relief by enabling us to remove ourselves from the things that cause us stress in the first place. So if you're struggling with depression or anxiety, visit a forest and focus your senses of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch on our natural surroundings.

Personal & Curated: See What People Say About Us

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Tami Shuman

THOR Wellness Retreat Guest
Truely an experience of joy and elation! So many laughts and smiles. Enlightening, opening excursion which connected me to more of my soul, family and aligned me back to myself and purpose! P.S. Sexy Waterfalls! Terry is amazing, Robin is the best cook!

Leila Zari

THOR Wellness Retreat Guest
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Chelsea

THOR Wellness Retreat Guest
THOR is a perfect setting to start or deepen your wellness adventure. If you don’t like to make new friends and have fun, this is NOT the place for you. My big takeaway from my first visit, (yes, I’ll be back) “Every exercise is a full body exercise” Coach TT

Carol Mchaurin

THOR Wellness Retreat Guest
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Tami Shuman

THOR Wellness Retreat Guest
Thank you so much for an incredible and relaxing weekend filled with adventure, connection and great conversation. I will be thinking about these views for a long time. THOR is a very special place and so are the wonderful women who it attracts. I hope to come back soon!

Tina Shannon

THOR Wellness Retreat Guest

Meet Our Team

Terry Tateossian

Founder & Director of Experiences

Terry's passion & experience of helping women regain confidence, ignite wellbeing and find their true purpose has been propelling her forward for the past 25 years. Terry has been recognized as Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Companies in America 2020, Inc. 2020 Best Places to Work, NJBIZ Top 40 Under 40, Future 50 Fastest Growing companies in NJ/NY, WPO 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies, Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneurs, Top Female CEO Brava Award Winner, Best Company Culture in NJ and Top Women to Watch by HudsonMOD.

Kara Krysinski

Onsite Retreat Assistant

Kara Krysinski (and yes, Terry’s daughter 💚) is in yoga teacher training, a college student and our on-site retreats coordinator. She is the co-author of The Macro Miracle Mediterranean Cookbook. Kara's passion lies in creating flavorful satisfying gluten-free meals that allow people to enjoy food without compromise. After developing a severe gluten allergy that led to a seven-day hospitalization Kara began reimagining her relationship with food from both a personal and practical standpoint.

Laura Golden

Certified Yoga Teacher

An 800-hour Certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher, Laura Golden has been sharing her passion for yoga with students worldwide since 2001. Her teaching journey spans diverse settings, from serene retreats to focused workshops and comprehensive teacher training courses. Areas of expertise include vinyasa (flow), yin, gentle, restorative, and standup paddleboard yoga. Laura infuses each class with breath awareness and meditation techniques. Students learn to cultivate presence, reduce stress, and find inner peace. Laura’s teaching style adapts seamlessly to diverse student backgrounds. From beginners to seasoned practitioners, everyone feels supported and encouraged. Laura fosters a focused yet serene atmosphere, allowing students to dive deeper into their practice. Her classes provide a sanctuary for growth and self-discovery.

Michele Duckworth

Chef

Michele brings an unparalleled passion and dedication to THOR that is reflected in each dish we offer on the menu. Created with care and love, Michele's dedication to crafting the BEST nutritional elements to fuel our bodies is the reason why we love her.

Karen Ravensbergen

Herbalist & Yoga Teacher

Karen Ravensbergen brings a unique set of skills, experience and perspective to her role as our restorative yoga instructor and her classes are known for their uplifting and encouraging atmosphere. She focuses on Hatha and Restorative styles with great emphasis on conscious and mindful movement which helps build strength flexibility and mobility for greater ease and joy in movement. She is committed to offering classes which are challenging yet adaptive and accessible for individuals of all ages and abilities. She strives to help each student fully experience the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of yoga practice. Karen is also a certified herbalist and aromatherapist with experience consulting, teaching and practicing in hospital and healthcare settings. She enjoys encouraging others in their use of holistic practices for optimum health and wellness.

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