2022 and 2023 could be the years of Wellness Travel! Our Wellness Retreats Guide helps you find the wellness retreat that works best for you.
Keep scrolling for a list of upcoming retreats, but first a we’d like to define Wellness Retreats.
According to the Wellness Tourism Association, in today’s world, the term Wellness Retreat has two definitions:
#1 A Wellness Retreat is a guided, intention-driven, multi-day program with a set or semi-set schedule, and hosted by one or more facilitators. The program may include learning and lifestyle workshops such as meditation and healthy eating, as well as fitness activities such as yoga, nature walks and hiking.
#2 A Wellness Retreat is a smaller facility with accommodations and hospitality services, and where the primary purpose is to provide programs and experience for the Wellness Traveler. The facility may have fewer wellness activities, services and facilities than a Wellness Resort.
With this new Travel to Wellness Retreats Guide, we are embracing definition #1: “A guided, intention-driven, multi-day program with a set or semi-set schedule, and hosted by one or more facilitators.”
The following is a list of Wellness Retreats, with descriptions, dates and a link to more info and/or how to book. Hoping you find the perfect fit! Here’s a list of questions and considerations to help you do just that.
WELLNESS RETREATS 2023
Moab Mindful Running Retreat – March 23 – 26, 2023
The four- day, three-night Moab Mindful Running Retreat allows you to tune into what drives you – in running and in life. Taking participants past desert landscaper red rock, soaring cliffs and delicate natural arches, each day’s run offers a new challenge, and therefore opportunity, to learn something new and take your running to a whole new level because it is possible to be the runner you want to be without having to train harder and push yourself to exhaustion. While it’s not necessary to have run trails before, the Moab Running Retreat is recommended for runners who can comfortably run 8 miles or more on the road. With the support of the retreat leader and running guides, running at your own pace is an option. Frequent stops allow for soaking up the view, snacking and hydrating and savoring each mindful moment. For more on this wellness retreat
Curtain Bluff Healthy and Wellness Weekend – April 15-22 & April 22-26
Tucked away on Antigua’s south coast, the opportunity to relax awaits you at Curtain Bluff. Over these specific April dates, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy daily and intimate group classes such as Vinyasa Flow yoga practice, pilates, tennis lessons (with in-house pros catered to all levels), and daily spa treatments from an exclusive Health & Wellness Week spa menu. Retreat offerings also available to retreat guests include aqua aerobics, a sunset meditation, and guided fitness walks and hikes to local attractions including Boggy Peak (a.k.a. Mount Obama) and Wallings Dam. For more on this wellness retreat
Hacienda Altagracia, Costa Rica, April 19-24
Celebrating the start of Taurus Season, psychological and intuitive astrologer, Danielle Beinstein leads daily workshops inspired by the solar eclipse that blend breathwork and meditation with the fundamentals of astrology. Designed to allow you to connect to your deepest self, Danielle combines astrology with archetypes to reveal and reflect different aspects of the human psyche. More info on this and other retreats at Hacienda Altagracia
Mastering Sleep – April 23—28
At Canyon Ranch Lenox, guest expert Michael Grandner, PhD, MTR, CBSM, FAASM helps retreat participants embrace practices and techniques to retrain the sleep cycle and restore the art of a peaceful slumber. This Mastering Sleep retreat, which includes evidence-based practices, is designed to teach the necessary skills and relaxation techniques and provide the support needed to guide you to a positive shift in sleeping. For more on this wellness retreat
Mediterranean Mindful Running Retreat – April 29 – May 5, 2023
Wellness, wisdom (and wine!) merge in this Mediterranean Mindful Running Retreat along the Mediterranean Sea, running from one historic village to the next in the Costa Brava region of Catalonia, Spain. Beginning with the ancient walled city of Girona, this running retreat explores Spain’s most beautiful regions on foot and offers the opportunity to indulge in what feeds your soul; travel, adventure, fun, mindfulness and great food! The exploration of Medieval villages and castles, learning about the region’s rich, multicultural history, and soaking in the serene, mineral-rich pools inside an 2,000- year old Roman bathhouse are all the part of the program. For more on this wellness retreat
Activation Retreat May 4 – 8, 2023
Seventeen-year fitness expert, certified Pilates instructor and innovator, Lauren Boggi will lead this the Activation Retreat at Hacienda Altagracia, Costa Rica. An immersive program designed to be life-changing and results-focused, this multi-day retreat features movement, connection to Mother Earth, tools and practices, soulful conversations and plenty of dancing. More info on this and other retreats at Hacienda Altagracia
Higher: 4 Peaks Retreats – May 10 – 14
Guided by Tara Garrison and taking place in Maui, this Bee the Wellness health coaching experience focuses on Higher’s 4 Peaks: Personal, Physical, Professional and People. The goal is to create a deep paradigm shift in how you view your body, your health, and your connection to Mother Earth, as so beautifully illustrated in ancient Hawaiian culture. For more on this wellness retreat
Escape to Carlisle Bay – May 19 – 22
Escape to Carlisle Bay, Antigua for a three-night all-inclusive Wellness Retreat including daily mindful meditation, gentle yoga classes to suit all levels and abilities, daily activities including reef snorkelling at Cades Bay, a guided rainforest hike to Signal Hill and a local cooking demonstration. A mindfulness coach, holistic health practitioner and yoga instructor will guide creative and soulful yoga practices suitable for all levels. For more information
Pause for a Week: A Woman’s Retreat – May 22 – 27
A combination of mindful walking, meditation, Monovrata and informal yoga with group workshops, coaching and private reflection, this five-night retreat, designed to help woman deal with many challenges and physical changes related to menopause, is taking place at Fivelements Retreat in Bali. More info and book here
Tuscany Wellness Adventure – Dates available between May & Oct 2023
Wellness, wine and adventure in the heart of Italy. From the rolling valley vineyards and clay hills of the Crete Senesi to the ancient hot springs of our indulgent spa at Saturnia, Tuscany provides the ideal setting to experience authentic travel combined with personal wellness. Explore medieval hilltop villages, taste the region’s famed wines, and relax at our luxury villa with yoga mornings and culinary afternoons. For more on this wellness retreat
Crazy Wellness Retreat – June 9-11 & September 22-24
This two-night, three-day retreat at the historic Crazy Water Hotel in Mineral Wells, Texas includes workshops and activities centered around experiences, education and fellowship designed to allow participants to revive, energize and rebalance. The retreat is a collaboration between the Mineral Wells Director of Tourism, Crazy Water Bottling Company, Palo Pinto General Hospital, Clark Gardens Botanical Park, Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Dustin Strong. For more on this wellness retreat
Your Food Story: Changing it, Changes Everything – June 15 – 18
Author and speaker Michelle Petties hosts this three-day retreat at Spa Eastman in Quebec includes workshops covering How to end emotional overeating, How to use cravings to drop unwanted weight, How to end yo-yo dieting forever and How to stop stress eating. For more on this wellness retreat
Sun to Sea Well-being Retreat –June 15 – 18
This mindfully-curated wellness experience is designed to help expand, express and enliven the energy inside each guest. You can indulge in the soul-nourishing ocean air of Prince Edward Island, while immersing yourself in this Summer Solstice celebration featuring energizing meals made with local ingredients, various movement classes, unique workshops and the opportunity to spend time in nature. You will have the chance to gather alongside local instructors, guides and healers on the north shore of this magical red island where beaches meet grassy dunes. For more info on this wellness retreat
Considering other dates for your Wellness Vacations and Wellness Retreats?
Alba Wellness Valley
At Alba Wellness Valley, you can choose from our two ongoing nonstop weekly Retreats: Detox Yourself and Healing Yourself Retreat. Nestled in the foothills of the Thanh Tan Mountain Range, Vietnam, a short drive from the ancient citadel of Hue, Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion, is a haven of tranquility and an ideal destination for achieving both physical and mental wellbeing. Home to mineral rich hot springs, Japanese Onsen baths, landscaped gardens, this “sanctuary of serenity” offers luxury accommodation and an environment in which to relax and recharge. Retreat Yourself Info
Bee the Wellness
Wyoming-based Bee the Wellness offers winter, spring, summer and fall excursions to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Retreats allow you to unplug from your busy daily life and recalibrate the mind and body through an immersive, four-day adventure retreat. The retreat is suitable for solo travelers, couples or small groups. More info from Bee the Wellness
Canyon Ranch Lenox, Massachusetts
Canyon Ranch Lenox has the perfect program for all your concerns may it be weightloss, personal discovery, soul reconnection or simply finding your true joy. The retreat is available whenever you are. You can book packages for 3, 5 or 7 nights all-inclusive of up to 10 curated services fit for your needs. More info on Canyon Ranch Lenox.
Canyon Ranch Tucson, Arizona
Canyon Ranch Tucson, AZ promises an overall well-being of mind, body and spirit. They know exactly how to make a lasting impact on both spiritual and physical health. They offer a range of more than 35 different daily activities. You’ll also have access to expert guidance when it comes to your fitness and nutrition. This retreat adjusts to your schedule and events too. More information on Canyon Ranch Tucson.
Canyon Ranch Woodside, California
Canyon Ranch Woodside offers a line-up of programs available on different dates suited for different types of people. Enjoy a range of activities that allow you to disconnect from stress and harness your mind and body connection all in the comfort of California’s haven. More information on Canyon Ranch Woodside
Grail Springs, Ontario
Grail Springs offers comprehensive wellness retreat packages tailored to individual needs. For instance, you can heal body and mind through healthy vegetarian meals, spa therapies and the beauty of nature. Programs can last up to 21 days to help restore balance and allow a reconnection with self. Contact Grail Springs for more information.
My Arbor, Italy
The unique My Arbor is a tree hotel, built on stilts and surrounded by the tree tops of South Tyrol, Italy. A refuge on the tree-covered mountainside the My Arbor team invites guests to discover something that often comes up short in hectic everyday life: time for themselves and the freedom to choose. Guests of My Arbor can design their own schedule. More information on My Arbor
Pritikin Health Resort, Miami
With ”medically-based” one singular point of distinction, Pritikin’s one-week and longer all-inclusive programs, can be the perfect and sometimes much needed wellness retreat for those with weight related, heart disease, Diabetes 2 and high blood pressure issues- but there are also many who go for prevention and to make a lifestyle change for the better. More on Pritikin Health Resort. Here’s our first hand look at Pritikin.
Red Mountain Resort, Utah
This retreat has everything to offer especially for the adventurous type. Enjoy a plethora of activities from hikes, and zoo trips to your own personalized adventure. Kickstart your fitness goals or just chill out in a beautiful resort. Customize your retreat and choose the date that fits your schedule. More information on Red Mountain Resort wellness retreat packages.
Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort, Hawaii
This retreat is for adults only and is located in the secluded Hawaiian island of Lanai. Start with a wellness consultation and get your treatment of choice right after. Immerse yourself in a fully personalized wellness experience aimed at soothing mind & body with the hep of with Dr. David Agus and other health experts as Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort. More about the Sensei way to a wellness retreat.
Skyterra Wellness, North Carolina
With a wide variety of health-promoting and personal enrichment activities, Skyterra aims to make a difference in people’s lives by demonstrating healthy, enjoyable and sustainable lifestyle changes. Retreats are customizable to everything you like from self-care, fitness and even your own adventure. If you want to know more, visit Skyterra Wellness
The Farm San Benito, The Philippines
Medically-supervised, all-inclusive multi-day programs at The Farm San Benito in the Philippines include Immune Intelligence, Intro to Detox, Holistic Detox Cleanse, Weight Management, Yoga & Raw Food Retreats, Mental Health Retreat and a host of others. You’ll find all retreats listed here
The Ranch Malibu, California
This retreat offers Immersive, results-oriented programs based on the principles of endurance, nutrition and wellness. Enjoy a luxurious week in nature while rejuvenating your mind and body all at the same time. The Ranch Malibu has a multitude of wellness packages to choose from that can go for as long as 9 days. Plan your adventure on your preferred dates through their website.
If a multi-day wellness tour is more what you had in mind, check out these tour from Butterfield & Robinson
As you begin to plan, check out this article: Planning your wellness retreats with intention.
We’ll add more options for wellness retreats as they come to our attention. Check with us any time you are looking for wellness retreats. And, if you have a particular wellness retreat you want to bring to our attention for possible inclusion just email us at editor@traveltowellness.com
