Wellness Retreat

This five-night wellness retreat in Julian, California is a fasting and cleansing retreat for people who want a guided reset of body, mind and spirit. It is run by Living Water Wellness, a San Diego fasting, cleansing and detox practice, and set in the forests of Southern California. It suits guests looking for rest, stress relief and a personalized detox program, whether they come for a first cleanse or for regular self care.

What to Expect

The five-night stay runs Sunday to Friday, and the program is built around the individual. Before you arrive there is a consultation, and during the week you work one to one with a wellness coach. A personalized nutrition program centers on whole, plant-based foods chosen to support the body's natural detoxification, along with cleansing herbs, elixirs and personalized supplementation.

Days combine movement and inner work with bodywork. Yoga, meditation and daily movement sit alongside classes, workshops, lectures and guest speakers on subjects from detoxification pathways to energetic healing. Signature cleansing treatments are part of the program. Depending on the retreat, these may include colon hydro therapy, electro lymphatic therapy, ion foot detox, massage, Reiki and other energy healing, and sound healing. Intuitive energy healers offer personal support throughout.

One past guest described a gentler, guided version of the fast, adapted to her health with extra care at night, which reflects how much the plan is tailored. Private and small group retreats can be customized further. After you go home, follow-up care continues the work.

The Setting

The retreat takes place in the wooded mountains of Julian, a quiet, secluded corner of Southern California. Guests wander forest trails and, on clear nights, look up at a dark, starlit sky. Lodging is in private cabins with plush bedding, spacious living areas and private outdoor spaces, so you can choose solitude or company as the week suits you. Room and board and all food and drinks are part of the all-inclusive package.

Shorter stays of three and four nights are also offered for those with busy schedules, but this five-night format gives the most time to settle into the program.

Before You Go

Because the plan is built around your health history and goals, the pre-retreat consultation is where you can talk through your needs, including any health concerns that call for a gentler approach. The all-inclusive package covers lodging, meals, classes, treatments, coaching and follow-up care. Living Water Wellness is based in San Diego, and its team of holistic wellness practitioners has been guiding fasting and cleansing programs for over twenty years.