1782 Old Holland Rd, Lyerly, GA 30730 USA
Just Love Forest is 716 acres of Sacred Forest in the Appalachian foothills of Poetry, Georgia.
It’s a living, breathing community of humans and trees, joy and grief, silence and song.
The entire land is held in sacred stewardship, and your presence helps sustain this forest sanctuary for generations to come.
By joining us, you’re not only receiving a powerful ANFT training immersion, you’re directly supporting regenerative living, eco-spiritual care, and community-rooted healing.
Just Love Forest is 716 acres of Sacred Forest in the Appalachian foothills of Poetry, Georgia.
Beautiful 30-foot gathering yurt for group circles and workshops
Sustainable off grid solar power
Indoor and outdoor kitchens with refrigeration
Three Forest Therapy Trails (easy, moderate, and intensive)
Two sacred outdoor fire circles
Eight-circle stone labyrinth for walking meditation and ritual
Exclusive gated access to the entire 716-acre property for full immersion
Single Occupancy Accommodations Options:
Deluxe Canvas Bell Glamp Tents with Tempur-Pedic queen beds: $900 +tax
Smaller TeePee style Glamp Tents with Twin Beds: $750 +tax
This is a small private venue with limited accommodations, therefore it is not possible to accommodate additional family members, spouses, children, friends, or other guests who are not enrolled in the immersion training program. ONLY immersion participants can stay as guests at this venue. ALL immersion participants are required to stay onsite.
Fresh towels and linens provided (guests make their own beds)
Eco composting toilets and hot outdoor showers
Municipal water and filtered drinking water
All guests are required to stay on property and no outside guests are permitted on grounds without prior approval.
Full-service plant-based meals are included with accommodation costs including gluten-free accommodations upon request
15 plant-based wholesome, seasonal plant-based meals (Monday Dinner through Sunday lunch)
Prepared with love, intention, and locally sourced ingredients
Designed to support deep inner work, rest, and communion with nature
Tea, coffee, water, and/or snacks available throughout the day
Lyerly, Georgia
90 minutes from Atlanta, Georgia
90 minutes from ATL airport (Atlanta, Georgia)
60 mins from Chattanooga airport (Chattanooga, Tennessee)
ARRIVAL
November 2, 2026
Start 3pm on Monday, November 2nd, 2026.
DEPARTURE
November 8, 2026
The program ends (after lunch) at 1 p.m. on November 8th, 2026.
Venue Policies:
Most carriers work on the land. WiFi & Electricity is available.
All participants are required to stay on property and book their meals and accommodations through Just Love Forest.
Pets, firearms, illicit drugs, vaping, and alcohol are not allowed on the premises. Smoking must be done discretely away from central guests areas.
This is a small private venue with limited accommodations, therefore it is not possible to accommodate additional family members, spouses, children, friends, or other guests who are not enrolled in the immersion training program. ONLY immersion participants can stay as guests at this venue. ALL immersion participants are required to stay onsite.
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