There are a variety of raw food retreats that have different styles. One may focus more on detoxing and fasting, while another may focus on yoga and learning to make healthful food. They may be held in hotels; bed and breakfast hotels; retreat centers, or at resorts. Others are held in more of a rugged surrounding, such as at a hot springs center where you stay in a tent. Select a retreat based on your comfort level and needs.

 

David Wolfe, http://www.DavidWolfe.com. Wolfe’s retreats are often held at Eden Hot Springs in Arizona; at Kalani on the Big Island of Hawaii; and various other yoga and health retreat centers.

 

Raw Spirit Festival, http://www.RawSpirit.com. Held annually in Arizona, California, and in other locations. Contact Happy Oasis: Heavenly (at) RawSpirit.com

 

Also, some intentional communities host and/or function as retreat centers. To find a list of raw food intentional communities, access: http://www.RawCommunities.com. The site contains a growing list of raw food intentional communities around the world.

 

 

Funkey Forest, 1321 Main Arm Rd., Mullumbimby, NSW 2482, AU; 02-66845279; http://www.FunkeyForest.com. Retreat center surrounded by a wildlife sanctuary in the mountains 30 minutes from Byron Bay. Not a resort. Has dorms, camping, meditation/yoga rooms, massage, kitchen facilities, broad deck, hiking excursions. Various yoga, fasting, detox retreats held here. Erik Adams, founder.

Hippocrates Health Center of Australia, Elaine Ave., Mudgeeraba 4213, Gold Coast Queensland, Australia; 07-5530-2860;http://www.Hippocrates.com.au

Living Raw Magazine, POB 957, Inglewood, W.A. 6932, Australia; http://www.livingraw.com.au. Email: Letters (at) livingraw.com.au. Kate Quinn started this magazine in 2009. Check it for the latest in raw food cafes, events, author appearances, and retreats in Australia. Kate also has a blog: http://www.rawandvegan.com.

Raw Power, http://www.RawPower.com.au. Anand Wells, email: anand (a) rawpower.com.au

Samudra, POB 295, Dunsborough 6281, Western Australia; +61 897740110; http://www.Samudra.com.au. Runs yoga and surf retreats with raw food. Raw food café and organic store opened 2008. Beautiful location. Sheridan Hammond: Sheridan (at) Samudra.com.au.

 

Vida Clara, 011-501-668-8866; http://www.vidaclara.com. Email: heal (at) vidaclara.com.

 

 

 

New Life Retreat, RR4, 453 Dobbie Rd., Lanark, Ontario, K0G 1K0, Canada; 613-259-3337; healing (at) newliferetreat.com; http://www.newliferetreat.com. Chas and Madeline Dietrich

Nonpareil Natural Health Retreat, RR#3, Stirling, Ontario, K0K 3E0, Canada; 613-395-6332; nonpareil (at) sympatico.ca; David Gouveia and Ms. Mano McNabb. 173 acre country estate.

 

 

Cascada Verde, Costa Rica, contact through email address: cascadaverde (at) hotmail.com

Finca de Vida (Farm of Life), wellness center and eco-adventure, foods from organic farm. Wellness Program teaches the principals of optimal health.  Private accommodations; yoga; communal center for facilitating small retreats, workshops and personal gatherings.  Opening Fall 2009.  Located in SW Costa Rica, near San Isidro and Playa Dominical; http://www.fincadevida.com; 011-506-8-373-3261; info (at) fincadevida.com;

Spirit of the Earth, 5871 Bells Rd, London, Ontario, N6P 1P3, Canada; 519-652-9109; Walter and Lorenna. Canadian address, but retreats are held in Costa Rica.

Pacha Mama, 506-289-7081; http://www.pacha-mama.org. Intentional community on the West coast of Costa Rica. Holds many gatherings and has massage therapists, yoga teachers, and other healers and instructors present.

Heart Spring, http://www.HeartSpring.co.uk. England

Shambhala, http://www.Shambhala.co.uk. England

Shekin Ashram, http://www.ShekinAshram.org. England

Sura Detox, http://www.SuraDetox.com. England

 

La Casa Verde; http://www.wendygreenyoga.com. Wendy Green’s yoga and relaxation retreat.

 

 

 

The Irish School of Natural Healing, The Old Rectory, 25 Coote Street, Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland; +353 (0)57 8682567; http://www.herbeire.ie/School/About.html. Focus is on “cleansing the body and mind using organic vegan and living food programmes, herbal medicines, bodywork and environmental and lifestyle awareness.”

 

Rio Caliente Spa and Nature Resort, Primavera, Mexico; 1-800-200-2927; http://www.RioCaliente.com/index.html.   Although not all vegetarian or raw food, this “nature ranch” in a pine forest provides raw food, fresh juices, and is in a setting of gardens, natural hot spring-fed pools, and offers common spa treatments, including massage, mud baths, steam baths, hiking, and yoga. The spa grows much of its own food. Located 45 minutes from Guadalajara. Group rates are offered.

Sanoviv Medical Institute of Baja California, Mexico; 2602-C Transportation Ave., National City, CA 91950; 800-SANOVIV (726-6848); http://www.sanoviv.com

 

 

 

Innourish, http://www.innourish.net/; adyama86 (at) yahoo.com

 

 

Tanglewood Wellness Center, Correos Bejuco, Entrenza General, Rep. de Panama. Phone: 6704-8268 (Panama), 301-637-4657; http://www.tanglewoodwellnesscenter.com. Offers supervised fasting and natural raw food healing programs.

 

 

 

The Farm at San Benito, Hippocrates Health Resort of Asia, The Farm at San Benito, Isle of Luzon, Philippines; Manila Office, Azalea Room Mezzanine Floor, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Makati Avenue, Makati City; 632-751 3498; 632-750 8888 loc. 72428; info (at) thefarm.com.ph; http://www.thefarm.com.ph; A raw-food resort.

 

 

 

Communidad de Alimentacion Cruda Internacional, Finca Cruda, Revista Naturaleza Cruda, Arroyo del Viejo-Alpujata, 29110 Monda, Malaga, Costa del Sol, Spain; 952 119929, 619 78 85 70; Contact: Balta,

Baltacrudo (at) yahoo.es

 

 

 

ProCynergy, 120/51 Palm Springs Place, Ciang Mai, 500000, Thailand; 053 241 249; Julia (at) juliajus.com; http://www.juliajus.com

 

Atsumi Healing Center, 34/18 Soi Pattana, Saiyuan Rd., Rawai, Phuket Island, Thailand, 83130; English in Thailand: 08 1272 0571; overseas +66-8-1272-0571; Thai enquirees 08-1970-1753; overseas +66-8-1970-1753; http://www.atsumihealing.com/