🌿 Reset in Nature: The “Three Day Effect” Backpacking TRIPS

Feel the shift. Find your rhythm. Reset in nature.

Science backs what so many of us already know—something changes after three days in the wild. Stress hormones drop. Sleep deepens. The mind quiets. We feel more alive, more creative, and more connected. Researchers call it the Three Day Effect, and we’ve designed these trips to harness exactly that.

Each Reset in Nature trip is a 3+ day guided backpacking experience focused on helping you unplug, unwind, and reconnect with your inner and outer landscape. These trips aren’t about crushing miles or reaching peak performance—they’re about taking on a bigger challenge and letting nature do what it does best - restore.

Currently we have 3+ Day Trip Offerings.

Option 1: Appalachian Trail (Beginner/Intermediate: Best for People with moderate fitness levels and suitable for beginner backpackers

Option 2: Art Loeb Thru Hike (Intermediate/Challenging) Best for People with higher fitness levels and comfortable hiking with a pack with significant elevation gain

Trip Option 1: Max Patch to Hot Springs

Dates Offered: July 4-6 and October 18-20| Appalachian Trail Section Hike

What Makes This Trip Special:

• Iconic Appalachian Trail views from Max Patch Bald, one of the most beloved spots on the AT

• A moderate 20-mile hike over 3 days with rolling terrain and just enough challenge

• Ending in the charming mountain town of Hot Springs, NC (with optional soak time!)

• A true reset—no service, no rush, just fresh air and your own pace

🏕 Trip Overview

Night Before the Trip
Optional Tent Stay at Nero Coffee basecamp Included

Day 1:

Meet at Nero Coffee Basecamp in Hendersonville, NC

• Early Shuttle to Max Patch trailhead

• Hike ~6–7 miles

• Set up camp + dinner under the stars

Day 2:

• Wake up slowly with coffee from Nero Coffee

• Hike ~7–8 miles through forest ridges and creek valleys

• Second night of camping with plenty of time to rest and reflect

Day 3:

• Final ~6-mile hike into Hot Springs

• Celebrate with a cold drink or warm soak at the Hot Springs Spa (optional but included in the price!)

• Shuttle back to basecamp

What’s Included

✔️ 3-day guided backpacking trip with professional support from Katlyn and team
✔️ Optional overnight stay at Nero Coffee Basecamp before and after trip (free coffee, of course!) ✔️ All meals during the backpacking portion
✔️ Pre-Trip Zoom call to go over and and all questions
✔️ Coffee each morning (because priorities)
✔️ All Gear Included (pack, tent, sleeping bag, etc.)
✔️ Group shuttle to trailhead and from Hot Springs
✔️ Supportive community and a serious nervous system reset just by being out there

What You’ll Bring

After you book, we’ll send a full packing list and set up a pre-trip Zoom call to help you feel totally ready—whether this is your first backpacking trip or your tenth.

Why “Three Days”?

Because day hikes are great—but after three days outdoors, the real magic kicks in. You start to breathe deeper. Your senses sharpen. You stop checking your phone. You laugh more, sleep better, and just feel better! This is your invitation to experience that magic—on trail, in good company, with everything you need already taken care of.

Book Your Reset

Spots are limited for this experience.

Reset in Nature: Art Loeb Trail Thru-Hike

4 Days | 3 Nights |
One of the Southeast’s most iconic backpacking routes, the Art Loeb Trail offers high ridgelines, sweeping views, and a full-spectrum hiking experience. Over 31 miles, you’ll move through deeply forested paths, cross exposed balds with 360-degree views, and summit unforgettable peaks like Black Balsam and Shining Rock.

This trip is challenging but a great fit for those with a moderate fitness level and some backpacking experience. And you don’t need to go it alone—we’ll carry the logistics, guide you through every step, and make sure you’re supported along the way.

Itinerary Overview

Night Before the Trip (Optional + Included):
Meet your guide and group at Nero Coffee + Camp in Hendersonville, NC. We’ll go over gear, answer questions, and enjoy a chill night around the fire before the journey begins.

Day 1: Into the Wild

• Shuttle to trailhead in Pisgah National Forest

• Hike ~7 miles to our first campsite

• Trail intro, camp setup, and group dinner

Day 2: Balds + Breathtaking Views

• Hike across Black Balsam Knob and Tennent Mountain

• Traverse high ridgelines with panoramic views

• Hike ~8 miles

• Second night of camping + sunset chill time

Day 3: Into the Shining Rock Wilderness

• Hike through the white quartz outcroppings of Shining Rock

• Pause for journaling or quiet rest

• Hike ~8–9 miles

• Third and final night of camping

Day 4: Descent + Return

• Morning coffee + breakfast

• Final ~7 mile descent through forested trail

• Shuttle back to Nero Coffee + Camp

• Optional post-trip celebration at a local brewery or coffeehouse

What’s Included

✔️ 4-day guided backpacking trip along the full Art Loeb Trail
✔️ Optional pre-trip stay at Nero Coffee + Camp
✔️ All meals on trail
✔️ Daily morning coffeeby Nero Coffee
✔️ Group transportation to and from trail
✔️ Optional gear rental package (tent, sleeping bag, pad, pack)
✔️ The space to truly unplug and reset

What You’ll Bring

You’ll get a detailed packing list after you sign up, and we’ll help you figure out what you have, what you need, and how to make sure you feel totally ready. We’re happy to offer gear suggestions or rentals, and we’ll meet for a pre-trip Zoom to go over everything.

Why This Trip Works

The Art Loeb Trail is wild, stunning—and deeply healing. This 4-day, 3-night journey gives you the time and space for a full mental shift. It’s not about going fast. It’s about letting go and letting nature do what it does best. Expect moments of awe. Moments of challenge. And long, quiet stretches that remind you what it feels like to just be.

Book Your Reset

This trip is limited to a small group to keep the experience intentional and supported.