What is a Wellness Retreat?

What makes Walker Wellness Retreats a "Wellness Retreat"?

When most people think of a wellness retreat, words like detox, yoga, and meditation come to mind. While we do incorporate wellness in all that we do, and while we do plan customized activities such as hiking, yoga, and time for reflection into our retreats, there is a lot more to wellness retreats than you may think.

When is the last time you went out of your comfort zone to try something new? Did you know that going out of your comfort zone can increase your confidence? Doing something you think you couldn't or wouldn't do, doing something hard, going across the ocean, going across the globe, accomplishing a goal you had for yourself all does indeed improve your self esteem and self-confidence.

Previously, I had always associated the idea of wellness travel with a spa or yoga retreat. While we do give you the option for spa treatments, quiet time and yoga classes, we also know you travel to seek adventure, learn about the culture, enjoy the food and take in the sights. Walker Wellness Retreats strives for the perfect balance of adventure, culture and relaxation. We want to redefine what "Wellness Retreats" look like.

How would it be to just show up and everything is taken care of for you? We take the stress out of planning, organizing and the hassle of trying to find where you are going, driving in a foreign country where you cant read the signs (been there!), language barriers, the list goes on and on. We have researched the best accommodations, the best local tour guides, the off the beaten path locations and activities so all you need to do is show up and everything is done for you.

We travel as a small group. With some rare exceptions due to the activity or flight time, we do not wake up at 6AM everyday to start our full day of sightseeing. We don't want you to feel like you need a vacation from your vacation when you get home. We avoid the 50 passenger tour buses rushing you from place to place. We have a private driver and guide for our group only. We bypass the awkward mealtimes abroad where everyone is trying to figure out their portion for the check—we take care of it for you. All meals are included in your luxury, all-inclusive adventure. What's more wellness than that!?

Throughout the week, our itinerary includes various adventure, culture and spa-focused activities based around mindfulness, movement and nourishment. While we have activities as a group, we encourage you to spend your time doing what you like, therefore, all activities are completely optional. The schedule designed for you provides you with the opportunity for adventure, sightseeing and down time.

Full disclosure, I'm no yogi, but I appreciated having the opportunity to do different types of yoga every day if that is important to you. With Walker Wellness Retreats, we plan customized activities around what YOU want to do. If yoga is important to you, we will arrange yoga classes. If you want to spend your time relaxing and getting massages, we will book and arrange spa treatments for you. So, when you show up for your retreat, everything is arranging for you based on what you want to do!

Let me know where you would like to travel to next and how I can help you turn that goal into a detailed, custom itinerary for you! what is a wellness retreat