Sip on Life - A Sober Retreat Adventure
Sip on Life - A Sober Retreat Adventure
Caracoral Hotel Boutique & Spa, Avenida los Millonarios, El Valle de Antón, Panama
Up to 15 in group
May 22 - 31, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- 1. Freedom from the Craving Cycle
- Stop waking up with regret, guilt, or hangxiety.
- Rebalance your brain chemistry so the urge to drink naturally fades.
- Sleep deeply, wake up clear, and feel present in your body again.
- Rebuild self-trust — no more “Why can’t I stop?” loops.
- 2. Ketovore Nutrition That Supports Sobriety
- Stabilize blood sugar and reduce cravings for alcohol, sugar, and carbs.
- Lower inflammation and mood swings with real, nutrient-dense food.
- Replenish key nutrients often depleted by stress and drinking.
- Enjoy satisfying meals that help you end emotional eating.
- 3. Nature-Led Nervous System Reset
- Waterfalls, mountain air, and stillness that calm an overworked system.
- Gentle hikes and time outdoors that reconnect you with your body.
- A peaceful setting that makes sobriety feel spacious, not restrictive.
- 4. Meditation, Hypnosis & Energy Work
- Release emotional weight through guided practices.
- Learn tools to quiet the mind and access inner guidance.
- Feel energy move again — grounded, clear, alive.
- 5. Sisterhood & Ongoing Support
- Be surrounded by women who understand the high-functioning drinking cycle.
- Share breakthroughs in a judgment-free space.
- Leave with connections that help you stay alcohol-free at home.
- 6. Lasting Integration
- Clarify your purpose and what’s next.
- Create simple rituals to keep your peace and clarity.
- Go home feeling like yourself again — strong, calm, and proud.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Hello beautiful healers and seekers. I’m Kelly McLoughlin, your retreat leader and founder of Panama Wellness Retreats.
I’ve spent most of my adult life in the healing and wellness space—supporting people to get sober, release excess weight, calm inflammation, and most importantly, change the subconscious patterns that kept them stuck. Through hypnotherapy, education, and nutrition (especially metabolic/healing foods), I’ve watched women reclaim their energy, their confidence, and their God-given design for wellness.
Yes, sobriety is part of my story too. I know what it’s like to use alcohol to cope, to feel ashamed afterward, and to wonder if freedom was for other people. That’s why I create spaces that are compassionate, not clinical—places where you can admit what hurts, rewrite the belief behind it, and actually heal.
My retreats are built for women who are ready to restore—whether that’s from alcohol, burnout, illness, or years of self-neglect. You’re not broken. You just haven’t been given the right environment to heal in.
Kelly is also the owner and founder of FlowerChild LLC, a Washington-based CBD company operating since 2014, offering high-quality, full-spectrum CBD and CBG oils, tinctures, and salves.
Details of this retreat
"Sip on Life" is a women-only sober retreat designed for high-functioning women who are tired of the “I’ll stop tomorrow” loop and want a real reset—without shame, lectures, or white-knuckling. Hosted in El Valle de Antón, Panama, a lush volcanic mountain valley known for cool air, waterfalls, and thick green calm, this experience uses nature and nutrition to help your nervous system downshift so change can actually stick.
You’ll stay at Caracoral Boutique Hotel, a quiet, nature-surrounded sanctuary that feels private and contained—perfect for deep inner work. Days are intentionally paced: mornings begin with meditation, breathwork, and gentle movement; meals follow a carnivore/ketovore-style nutrition approach to stabilize cravings, energy, mood, and sleep. The core of the retreat includes hypnosis sessions, energy healing, guided mindset work, supportive small-group circles, art therapy, and practical nervous-system tools you’ll use long after you leave.
Between sessions, you’ll reconnect to your body through nature immersion—walks, scenic excursions, and restorative downtime that helps the work land. You’ll also have access to on-site amenities like the pool, plus quiet garden spaces for reflection. The overall vibe is grounded, intimate, and deeply supportive—not clinical, not woo-woo, and definitely not a vacation disguised as recovery. You are a mere 5 minute walk into town where you can visit the wonderful arts and crafts market, look at exotic tropical plants and butterflies and explore our special little town.
You’ll come away with clearer thinking, steadier energy, fewer cravings, and a stronger sense of self-trust—plus a concrete plan for navigating triggers at home. Most importantly, you’ll leave with a sober identity that feels natural—not forced—built through embodied practice, real support, and a setting that makes it easier to choose yourself.
Cancellation Policy (After Initial Deposit made through Retreat Guru)
A $500 non refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. Any cancellation will result in a total loss of the $500 USD deposit.
Any cancellation made between February 23nd, and March 23rd, 2026 will result in a loss of 50% of the trip price.
Any cancellation made between March 23rd and the trip departure (May 22nd, 2026) will result in a total loss of funds.
We reserve the right to cancel the trip if it is not meeting the trip minimum (if we do so your deposit is refunded in full). Trip cancellation insurance is always recommended whenever making travel plans. You can use our suggested "Travel Guard Insurance" online and choose from several policy options.
You’ll stay at Caracoral Boutique Hotel, a quiet, nature-surrounded sanctuary that feels private and contained—perfect for deep inner work. Days are intentionally paced: mornings begin with meditation, breathwork, and gentle movement; meals follow a carnivore/ketovore-style nutrition approach to stabilize cravings, energy, mood, and sleep. The core of the retreat includes hypnosis sessions, energy healing, guided mindset work, supportive small-group circles, art therapy, and practical nervous-system tools you’ll use long after you leave.
Between sessions, you’ll reconnect to your body through nature immersion—walks, scenic excursions, and restorative downtime that helps the work land. You’ll also have access to on-site amenities like the pool, plus quiet garden spaces for reflection. The overall vibe is grounded, intimate, and deeply supportive—not clinical, not woo-woo, and definitely not a vacation disguised as recovery. You are a mere 5 minute walk into town where you can visit the wonderful arts and crafts market, look at exotic tropical plants and butterflies and explore our special little town.
You’ll come away with clearer thinking, steadier energy, fewer cravings, and a stronger sense of self-trust—plus a concrete plan for navigating triggers at home. Most importantly, you’ll leave with a sober identity that feels natural—not forced—built through embodied practice, real support, and a setting that makes it easier to choose yourself.
Cancellation Policy (After Initial Deposit made through Retreat Guru)
A $500 non refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. Any cancellation will result in a total loss of the $500 USD deposit.
Any cancellation made between February 23nd, and March 23rd, 2026 will result in a loss of 50% of the trip price.
Any cancellation made between March 23rd and the trip departure (May 22nd, 2026) will result in a total loss of funds.
We reserve the right to cancel the trip if it is not meeting the trip minimum (if we do so your deposit is refunded in full). Trip cancellation insurance is always recommended whenever making travel plans. You can use our suggested "Travel Guard Insurance" online and choose from several policy options.
Schedule
You will spend 8 nights at the beautiful tropical Caracoral Boutique Hotel and one night in Panama City . Each day will include either yoga sessions, meditation, breathwork, ceremony, energy healing work, fabulous meals and plenty of down time for yourself. Other special events include fun nature excursions to see the magic of El Valle, a short hike to one of the gorgeous waterfalls to release negative energy, and a personal journey that will change your life! The hotel is a short 5 minute walk into town for you to explore what El Valle has to offer.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Panama Wellness Retreats, Caracoral Hotel Boutique & Spa, Avenida los Millonarios, El Valle de Antón, Panama
Directions
You will fly into Tocumen International Airport (PTY), Panama City, Panama and our driver will pick you up and bring you to the retreat center in El Valle. The trip is around 2.5 hours drive. We recommend United or American airlines if coming from the USA.
Accommodation
Each participant gets their own private room and bathroom. Suites open toward the gardens and mountains, with soft natural light and handcrafted details that reflect Panama’s warmth.
Retreat Price
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Nestled in El Valle de Antón, Caracoral Boutique Hotel is a private, elegant hideaway surrounded by jungle and mountains—ideal for deep restorative work. Light-filled suites face gardens and mountains, mornings bring birdsong and cool air, and nights are made for real sleep. Enjoy nature, the pool, and quiet garden spaces for meditation or sessions, all held in an ancient volcanic valley—near town, yet beautifully secluded.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
We serve a carnivore/ketovore meal plan. This means you eat mostly meat and fish and eggs with a "garnishing" of fruit or vegetables. If you are plant based, this is not your retreat.
What's Included
- Pre-Retreat Group Call – meet the women you’ll be traveling with, set intentions, and get packing/travel guidance.
- Roundtrip Ground Transfer – private airport-to-retreat and retreat-to-Panama City transport so arrival is stress-free.
- 8 Nights Lodging in El Valle – boutique accommodations in a quiet, nature-surrounded setting.
- 1 Night Airport Hotel in Panama City – final night near the airport so you don’t miss your flight.
- Ketovore Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) – 3 daily nutrient-dense meals plus tea/coffee and retreat-friendly snacks to support sobriety and energy.
- Healing & Mind-Body Sessions – group hypnotherapy, energy healing, sound/frequency sessions, and somatic release designed to support alcohol recovery.
- Meditation & Spiritual Practice – guided meditations, cacao ceremony, sunrise movement/breathwork, and a fire or moon ritual (weather-dependent).
- Creative & Emotional Expression – art/journaling sessions, visioning (“future self”) work, and gentle movement to process what comes up.
- Nature Immersion & Local Excursions – waterfall or trail outings in El Valle; entry fees for group activities included.
- Sisterhood & Integration – evening sharing circles, group dinners, and integration support so you leave with a plan.
- Optional Add-Ons (Extra Cost) – 1:1 hypnosis, energy work, massage, or coaching for deeper personal work.
- Bonuses
- Because we care about your integration, you’ll also receive:
- 1:1 Clarity Call with Kelly (20 minutes) – a private call before the retreat so Kelly can get to know your story and tailor support to you.
- Private Retreat Facebook Group – connect with the women attending, ask travel questions, get up-to-date trip info, and stay in touch afterward to keep momentum.
- Pre-Trip Group Call – meet the group, set intentions, and learn how to prepare your body for a sober/ketovore retreat.
- 3 Months of Post-Trip Support (1 hour weekly Zoom) – group check-ins after the retreat to answer questions, keep you accountable, and support your ongoing alcohol-free life.
What's Not Included
- We’ve designed this retreat to be as seamless as possible, but you’ll want to plan for the following on your own:
- Airfare to Panama – flights are not included, but we’ll guide you on best arrival times and routes.
- Travel insurance – highly recommended for peace of mind.
- Optional spa or private healing sessions – available à la carte during your stay.
- Souvenirs and personal shopping – local artisan markets are nearby if you’d like to explore.
- Tips and gratuities – appreciated for our local staff and guides.
- Final dinner in Panama City – final nights dinner will be at your own expense.
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