Isis Cove sits on 23 acres of unspoiled land in the beautiful blue mountains of western North Carolina. This land once belonged to the Cherokee, and is blessed by the spirits of the native people who lived here. The land is graced by a creek and a pond full of fish. Many animals make their home here, including foxes, opossums, raccoons, squirrels, rabbits, lizards, snakes, turtles, hawks, owls,wild turkeys,crows, woodpeckers, turkey vultures and a variety of songbirds. Bear tracks have been seen high up on the mountain and we sometimes hear coyotes howling and the cry of a bobcat.     Isis Cove is both an intentional community and the home of the Venus Rising Institute for Shamanic Healing Arts. The Isis Cove community was founded in 2003 by Venus Rising founders and directors, Brad Collins and Star Wolf. Their long held vision of spiritual community has manifested in these magical mountains. Currently nine people live at Isis Cove full time. Several others have purchased lots; some will be living here part time while others plan on moving to the community at some time in the future. Several other members of our soul family live on land surrounding Isis Cove. Some people, finding themselves in transition, have come to live at or near the Cove for a period of time. Community life shared with like-minded individuals is part of the benefit of living at Isis Cove. The Isis Cove Retreat Center hosts the workshops and retreats sponsored by Venus Rising as well as other spiritual organizations, including the Shamanic Priestess Process, founded by community member Anyaa McAndrew. The Isis Retreat House is a quaint and comfortable four bedroom house with three full bathrooms, a large kitchen, a sun room, a hot tub and an inviting front porch perfect for relaxing on warm summer nights. Near to the house and under the pine trees is an 800 square foot deck perfect for exercise and/or meditation. The Art Temple is open to all who visit the Cove and provides a comfortable and quiet space for personal time. There are areas for walking, enjoyable nature spots and inviting outside spaces for meditation and quiet contemplation. Most Venus Rising workshops are held in the Sanctuary, a beautifully appointed free-standing building that is a comfortable and secure space for soul journeyers to explore their inner landscape. The Sanctuary is the spiritual home of Venus Rising and the location for most of our rituals and ceremonies. Isis Cove is a special place. The land is alive and the spirits are active. The vortexes are strong and the air is rich with magic. The Cove spins a cocoon of safety and comfort whereby all who visit may sink into their hearts and open to the call of their soul. The Sanctuary and the Isis Cove Retreat House are available for workshops and retreats. Call 828-631-2305 for more information.