4-Night Accelerated Wellness Retreat, Julian CA

This four-night accelerated wellness retreat in Julian, California is a guided fasting and cleansing program for people who want a focused stretch of rest, detoxification and stress relief. 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 who want an all-inclusive, personalized path to whole body wellness without committing to a longer stay.

What to Expect

The four nights run Sunday to Thursday. The program centers on cleansing nutrition: personalized meal plans built around whole, plant-based foods, along with cleansing herbs, elixirs and drinks. Each guest begins with a pre-retreat consultation, then works through the week with one-on-one wellness coaching and a daily movement activity.

Treatments are part of the rhythm of the days. Depending on the retreat, these may include colon hydro therapy, electro lymphatic therapy, ion foot detox, massage, Reiki and other energy healing, with intuitive energy healers offering personal support. Classes, workshops and seminars cover subjects from supporting your body's detoxification pathways to energetic and spiritual healing. Yoga, meditation, sound healing and other movement practices are part of the offering, along with guest speakers and some evening entertainment.

Follow-up care after the retreat, along with personalized supplementation, is part of the package. Private and small group retreats can be customized to individual needs.

One past guest described how the fasting plan was adapted for her. After speaking with the program's leader, Ciara, before and during the retreat, she was moved to a gentler, more guided approach than a standard fast, with extra support in the evenings when nausea was a problem. She also noted that the guidance addresses mind, body and spirit and is open to people of any background.

The Setting

The retreat takes place among the woodlands of Julian, in the mountains of Southern California. The grounds are secluded, with trails to walk and a dark night sky for stargazing. Guests stay in private cabins with plush bedding, spacious living areas and private outdoor spaces, a good fit whether you want solitude or some company. Room and board and all food and drinks are included in the all-inclusive package.

Living Water Wellness is based in San Diego, where the team has offered fasting, cleansing and detox services for over two decades.

Before You Go

- The four-night stay is also offered in five-night and three-night versions, so you can choose the length that suits your schedule.
- The all-inclusive package covers the pre-retreat consultation, daily movement, one-on-one coaching, a personalized nutrition program, detoxification treatment, intuitive energy healing, personalized supplementation and post-retreat follow-up care.
- Because the nutrition plan and supplementation are tailored to each guest, it helps to share your health history and goals during the consultation beforehand.
- Treatments and activities vary from one retreat to the next, so ask which are scheduled for your dates.