Suffering from burnout? Have a chunk of change to drop? These five nature retreats promise peace and quiet, relaxation, and nature-based experiences to lift you up and cure your woes with the help of the great outdoors.
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Nature Rx does not need to cost an arm and a leg, of course, but isn’t it fun to dream about all the bougie options?
- 5-Day Eco-Resort Retreat – Costa Rica
Costa Rica is an outdoor adventurer’s paradise, and this five-day retreat at a volcano hot spring eco-resort is sure to soothe your tired soul. This experience centers around yoga and nature. Enhance your practice (all levels welcome) in a lush rainforest setting, with access to a natural hot spring pool, a botanical garden, a butterfly farm, and a bird sanctuary.
- Luxurious Sensei Porcupine Creek – Palm Springs, California, USA
Book a retreat at Sensei Porcupine Creek near Palm Springs, California, and follow in the footsteps of “professional athletes, celebrities, and dignitaries.” Guests gain access to luxurious accommodations as well as the 230-acre property, which includes golf and tennis facilities, lush spa gardens, and first-class dining. Set against the backdrop of the Santa Rosa Mountains, this experience was curated by leaders in the wellness space.
- 16-Day True Nature Immersion – Peru
Imagine spending more than two weeks immersed in the splendid Andes Mountains in Peru—now get out your credit card, because this is actually a thing you can do. Described as a “hero’s journey of self-discovery,” this ultimate nature retreat guides guests as they tap into ancestral living wisdom traditions that’ll help you discover the innermost purpose of your life.
- Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort – British Columbia, Canada
Wake up to the smell of cedar, spend the day outdoors on the wild Canadian west coast, and connect on a deeper level with the world around you at Nimmo Bay. This family-owned wilderness resort in Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest borders the Pacific Ocean and offers activities like paddling, kayaking, snorkeling, and wildlife-viewing helicopter rides, as well as restorative services like massage.
- Meditation and Mindfulness in the Countryside – France
Another option for yogis (or aspiring yogis), this 14-day retreat helps guests achieve peace and balance. Stay at a beautiful estate in the French countryside as you enjoy meditative walks through woodlands, group activities, and plenty of time to yourself. Marketed as a “budget” option for a nature retreat, you can choose to camp on the property or stay in a log cabin.
Which of these amazing retreats gets you the most excited? Tell us in the comments.
