Nourish & Thrive: A Plant-Based Wellness Retreat
Nourish & Thrive: A Plant-Based Wellness Retreat
330 Spring Forest Drive, New Smyrna Beach, FL, USA
Up to 15 in group
February 22 - 23, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- The Plant-Based Nutrition Retreat at Angel’s Animal Sanctuary offers a series of unforgettable highlights that make this experience truly special:
- 1. Hands-On Plant-Based Cooking Classes
- Learn to prepare nutrient-dense, delicious plant-based meals with hands-on guidance. Each class is designed to give you practical skills you can easily integrate into your daily routine.
- 2. Personalized Wellness Consultation with Dr. Angel
- Receive expert, one-on-one guidance from Dr. Angel to support your unique wellness goals. This personalized session provides actionable insights and helps you develop a tailored plan for plant-based living.
- 3. Healing Animal Interactions
- Connect with the sanctuary’s rescued animals, from horses to friendly goats, and experience the calming, therapeutic effects of animal companionship. These moments create a deep sense of peace and are a favorite retreat highlight.
- 4. Immersive Nutrition and Wellness Workshops
- Engaging workshops on plant-based nutrition, meal planning, and balanced eating make plant-based living accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable. You’ll leave with a better understanding of how to fuel your body with kindness and health in mind.
- 5. Energy Healing and Yoga
- Daily meditation, gentle yoga, and an Animal Healing Circle allow you to align body, mind, and spirit, fostering a holistic sense of wellness and grounding.
- 6. Sustainable, Farm-to-Table Meals
- Enjoy vibrant, plant-based meals crafted from locally sourced, organic ingredients, including a memorable outdoor pizza night by the wood-fired oven, perfect for bonding with fellow attendees.
- 7. Peaceful, Eco-Conscious Sanctuary Setting
- Set in the tranquil surroundings of Angel’s Animal Sanctuary, the retreat offers a serene escape from daily life. The sanctuary’s eco-friendly practices and beautiful natural environment enhance the experience, helping you feel recharged and deeply connected to nature.
- Each of these highlights adds to the retreat’s unique atmosphere, creating a holistic experience that nurtures your body, refreshes your spirit, and leaves you inspired to live in alignment with nature and compassion.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Dr. Angelique Barbara, commonly called Dr. Angel, is a Doctor of Chiropractic who holds additional degrees in Veterinary Science and Pathobiology (the study of disease). As a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, she has been practicing human chiropractic, bodywork and nutrition since 2011. She is certified in Kinesiology Taping, Activator Technique and is a Reiki Master. In addition to being licensed to work on humans, Dr. Angel also practices animal bodywork and is the founder of Holistic Animal Studies, an online educational program.
Details of this retreat
Join us for an enriching two-day retreat where you’ll dive into the foundations of plant-based living in the serene setting of our animal sanctuary. This experience combines hands-on cooking workshops, expert guidance, and meaningful animal interactions to help you embrace a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle with ease.
On Day 1, you’ll start by setting intentions for your journey before stepping into the kitchen for a cooking class that will transform your approach to breakfast, making it deliciously nutrient-packed. Throughout the day, engaging nutrition lectures and a personal consultation with Dr. Angel will help you craft a balanced, sustainable eating plan that meets your wellness goals. Plus, bonding time with our sanctuary animals provides an opportunity to connect with nature and experience the calming, grounding energy of these wonderful beings.
Day 2 focuses on practical skills to bring plant-based living into your everyday routine. You’ll get hands-on practice creating the perfect smoothie and enjoy a workshop on meal planning for a balanced vegan diet, with tips for those interested in integrating animal products mindfully. Another cooking class will give you ideas for quick, delicious plant-based lunches. The retreat culminates with an Animal Healing Circle, where you’ll explore energy healing and connect with the sanctuary animals in a transformative way, before gathering for a closing circle and takeaway recipes.
Expect a blend of knowledge, nurturing food, and community support, leaving you inspired and equipped to make plant-based living a vibrant, practical part of your lifestyle.
On Day 1, you’ll start by setting intentions for your journey before stepping into the kitchen for a cooking class that will transform your approach to breakfast, making it deliciously nutrient-packed. Throughout the day, engaging nutrition lectures and a personal consultation with Dr. Angel will help you craft a balanced, sustainable eating plan that meets your wellness goals. Plus, bonding time with our sanctuary animals provides an opportunity to connect with nature and experience the calming, grounding energy of these wonderful beings.
Day 2 focuses on practical skills to bring plant-based living into your everyday routine. You’ll get hands-on practice creating the perfect smoothie and enjoy a workshop on meal planning for a balanced vegan diet, with tips for those interested in integrating animal products mindfully. Another cooking class will give you ideas for quick, delicious plant-based lunches. The retreat culminates with an Animal Healing Circle, where you’ll explore energy healing and connect with the sanctuary animals in a transformative way, before gathering for a closing circle and takeaway recipes.
Expect a blend of knowledge, nurturing food, and community support, leaving you inspired and equipped to make plant-based living a vibrant, practical part of your lifestyle.
Schedule
Day One Itinerary:
Check in and relax with a fresh squeezed juice and a fruit cup
Morning meditation followed by goal settings and manifestation lecture
Interact with the sanctuary animals and experience their healing and uplifting energies
One on one meeting with Dr. Angel to discuss your goals
Holistic Nutrition lecture
Wholesome Lunch
Learn easy bodywork techniques that you can utilize daily to decrease pain and promote healing
Question and Answer session
Yoga
Day Two Itinerary:
Check in and relax with fresh squeezed juice a fruit cup
Morning meditation with goal setting for the day
Interact with the sanctuary animals and experience their healing and uplifting energies
Wholesome Lunch
Sound Healing
Introduction to Cold Laser Therapy
Question and Answer session
Closing mediation and review of goals
Check in and relax with a fresh squeezed juice and a fruit cup
Morning meditation followed by goal settings and manifestation lecture
Interact with the sanctuary animals and experience their healing and uplifting energies
One on one meeting with Dr. Angel to discuss your goals
Holistic Nutrition lecture
Wholesome Lunch
Learn easy bodywork techniques that you can utilize daily to decrease pain and promote healing
Question and Answer session
Yoga
Day Two Itinerary:
Check in and relax with fresh squeezed juice a fruit cup
Morning meditation with goal setting for the day
Interact with the sanctuary animals and experience their healing and uplifting energies
Wholesome Lunch
Sound Healing
Introduction to Cold Laser Therapy
Question and Answer session
Closing mediation and review of goals
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Angel's Animal Sanctuary, 330 Spring Forest Drive, New Smyrna Beach, FL, USA
Directions
The nearest airports are Daytona, Sanford and Orlando. We are located just south of Daytona Beach off 415 in New Smyrna Beach. Private retreats include airport pickup and drop offs from the 3 airports listed.
Accommodation
Stay in our private courtyard room with your own bathroom which opens into our enclosed courtyard including a pool and waterfall. This quiet and relaxing room displays original artwork.
Program 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
The retreat will take place in the enclosed courtyard including a pool and waterfall, a covered area by the barn with seating, shade and fans and in the barn.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
All food will be vegetarian with vegan options. If you have any food allergies please let us know. There will be fresh pressed juices, fruit and a full lunch which will be made from scratch.
What's Included
- Welcome bag with goodies.
- Fresh juice and breakfast to start off the day.
- Morning meditation session with goal setting.
- Interaction with the sanctuary animals.
- Private consultation with Dr. Angel.
- Nutrition Lecture.
- Wholesome lunch.
- Introduction to kinesiology taping and other forms of bodywork.
- Question and answer session.
- Closing toast and reflections.
What's Not Included
- Airfare is not included.
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