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Whether you have been raw for years or are just learning about raw and living foods, a rejuvenation center that focuses on raw foods is a perfect place to begin your journey. At these centers, you will have an opportunity to experience the raw lifestyle, learn about the health benefits of going raw, and learn tips that will help you stay healthy once you return. Do you know of a retreat that should be added to this directory? Let us know!
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Raw
Food Vacations
David Wolfe Retreats
Angel Valley Spiritual
Retreat Center in Sedona, Arizona hosts spiritual
and health conscious groups and individuals, including
living foods retreats
In Washington State 
Annapurna Inn Healing Retreat and Spa
538 Adams
Port Townsend, WA 98368-5805
Phone: (360) 385-2909
Knowing that Nature is our primary healer, Annapurna uses the cutting edge principles of OrganicAlive Nutrition and Detoxification to provide you an experience that is rejuvenating, relaxing, healing and educational. Retreat packages are centered around the wisdom, insight and work of Ann Wigmore and Annie and David Jubb PhD.
Cedar Springs Renewal Center
- Offers a 10% discount to Raw NOW Members
31459 Barben Road
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
Phone: (360) 826-3599
mohappy@cedarsprings.org
Cedar Springs Renewal Center is a premiere raw food fasting, cleansing and weight loss center in Washington State. The center offers participants a spiritual and physical renewing experience, combining fasting, exercise, raw organic food, juicing for health and cleansing so the participants can experience emotional and physical renewal all on 50 idyllic acres north of Seattle.
Natural
Eyesight Institute
PO Box 969
McKenna, WA 98558
Phone: (888) 303-1870
trudy@naturaleyesight.com
The classes are based on Dr. Bates'
38 years of research and are an educational program. You
relearn the correct habits of NATURAL SEEING - the same
habits you had when you had clear vision before - the same
habits that people with perfect sight are using all day
long. NOTE: This program is not about eye
exercises.
You study Dr. Bates' facts of NATURAL VISION (based on years
of original research). You understand how sight can improve
and remain clear with proper, relaxed vision habits.
You learn to use your eyes and your mind correctly for
reading, computers, TV, driving, person to person
communication, in fact, for all work and leisure activities.
NOTE: This is an educational program, there is NO
diagnosis, treatment, prescribing or determination of
function included in this program.
and Beyond!
USA
West
Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center
PO Box 1080, Patagonia, AZ 85624
Phone: 520-394-2520 Fax: 520-394-2099
email: tlrc@dakotacom.net
Tree Of Life was founded by raw-foodist, Dr. Gabriel Cousens. We are an organic vegetarian, primarily life food rejuvenation center, spa and health clinic for rejuvenation and healing of chronic disease patterns, currently in the process of developing a school of living health, with a Ph.D. in vegetarian nutrition, organic biodynamic gardening interships and healing skills.
Optimum Health Institute of San Diego
6970 Central Ave.,
Lemon Grove, CA 91945-3346
Phone: 619-464-3346
Email:
optimum@optimumhealth.org
Offers an advanced concept in alternative health education. Our system for regeneration, revitalization, and rejuvenation, or longevity, is a residential, self-improvement learning experience that focuses on nutritional, physical, mental, emotional, as well as spiritual, balance and harmony. You’ll learn how to provide your body the healthy environment it needs to restore itself naturally.
River Canyon Retreat
18262 Slide Mine Road,
N. San Juan, CA 95960
Phone: 530-292-0171
River Canyon is a raw retreat facility offering raw-food prep classes, fasting, juice fasting, organic gardening and wheatgrass cultivation. They also offer many options for total wellness some of which include yoga, massage, sweatlodge ceremonies, breathwork and personal counseling. Their facilities include fruit trees, straw bale houses, cottages, outdoor showers, compost toilets and beachfront access to the Yuba River!
Human Nature
Santa Barbara, CA
Phone: 805-448-1939
Contact: Ness Carroll, co-founder
Human Nature is a residential Raw Food Retreat center. They offer programs, which range from a week to a month. Learn how to grow and prepare live food, they have a garden from which you can pick food.
The Center For Healing With Nature
593 Poipu Drive,
Honolulu, HI 96825
Phone: 808-394-6240 Fax: 808-394-6239
healingwithnature@hawaii.rr.com
Experience a vacation like no other, thoroughly revitalizing your body, mind and spirit. Nestled near world-famous Hanauma Bay, the Center is located along the pristine coast of Oahu only a short walk from the ocean. Come and enjoy personalized therapeutic attention in this peaceful and serene setting. Strengthen one’s health foundation through the basics of whole living foods nutrition, exercise, clean air, and nature. Walk on warm sandy beaches, swim in crystal blue oceans, and enjoy exquisite gourmet living food meals.
Yoga Oasis
PO Box 1935,
Pahoa, HI 96778
Phone: 808-965-8460
Contact: Star info@yogaosis.org
Experience health and nutrition on 26 beautiful acres on the Big Island of Hawaii, Yoga Oasis offers 5-day raw food intensive seminars on a bi-monthly basis. They also offer food preparation classes, yoga and excursions to hot springs and steam caves.
Ann Wigmore Foundation
P.O. Box 399,
San Fidel, NM 87049
Phone: 505-552-0595
info@wigmore.org
Living food education and rejuvenation center.
Hummingbird Homestead
22732 NW Gillihan Road,
Sauvie Island, OR 97231-1503
Phone: 503-621-3897 Fax: 503-621-3781
Jayne@earthworld.com
Hummingbird Homestead, a place of solitude, peace, and joy, was founded by Victoria Jayne, LCSW, Reiki Master, NLP Master Programmer, Essene Minister and spiritual seeker. A retreat can include workshops, therapeutic counseling, detoxifying juice fasts, live foods education, as well as other services and products. Contact us for a brochure and newsletter.
Midwest
The Assembly of Yahweh Wellness Center
7881 Columbia Highway,
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Contact: Hiawatha Cromer
Phone: 517-663-1637
This center is a Dr. Ann Wigmore-style raw and living foods retreat facility located on 80 remote acres of lush green, wooded farmland just south of Lansing, Michigan. Guests are provided a family-style atmosphere, with comfortable rooms. Wheatgrass, sprouts, wild greens, and organic produce are incorporated into the healing program.
Creative Health Institute (CHI)
112 West Union City Rd.,
Union City, MI 49094
Phone: 517-278-6260
Fax: 517-278-5837
info@CreativeHealthInstitute.us
CHI is a healing center offering an incredible two-week cleansing and detoxification program as specified and fine-tuned by Dr. Ann Wigmore. This program uses wheatgrass to improve blood quality and raw plant foods to maintain a healthy diet. CHI is accessible from all areas of the northern midwest and is only a three-hour drive from Chicago. CHI operates under a progressive philosophy and is highly recommended by the author.
Nature’s Raw Energy
640 15th Avenue,
East Moline, IL 61244
Phone: 309-755-0200
Nature’s Raw Energy offers 12-day fasting retreat programs with an emphasis on wheatgrass and fresh juices. They also emphasize a raw-food lifestyle as a way to rebuild and heal for total rejuvenation.
Optimum Health Institute of Austin
Rt. 1, Box 339-J Cedar Lane,
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
Phone: 512-303-4817 Fax: 512-332-0106
Email: russnees@optimumhealth.org
Offers an advanced concept in alternative health education. Our system for regeneration, revitalization, and rejuvenation, or longevity, is a residential, self-improvement learning experience that focuses on nutritional, physical, mental, emotional, as well as spiritual, balance and harmony. You’ll learn how to provide your body the healthy environment it needs to restore itself naturally.
Healing Waters Health Center
1016 N. Davis Drive,
Arlington, TX 76012
Phone: (817)275-4771
E-mail: cldarton@aol.com
Colon Hydrotherapy Center for detox and cleansing - we teach the living/raw food diet to our clients.
Oxygen Life Spa and Raw Superfood Store
609 N. Locust,
Denton, TX 76201
Contact: Asha Cobb
Phone: 944-384-7946
This center is literally an oasis located just North of Dallas, TX. They offer an array of healing services, host raw-food events and support spiritual growth.
Rest Or Your Life Health Retreat
PO Box 102,
Barksdale, TX 78828
Phone: 830-234-3488
vvvhaag@swTexas.net
Nestled on a crystal clear river in the Texas Hill Country away from the noise, smog and maddening crowds, this center provides a peaceful, restful and relaxing environment. This retreat is run by two doctors: Gregory and Tosca Haag. Tosca is Dr. Vivian Vetrano’s daughter; Dr. Vetrano is Dr. Herbert Shelton’s foremost student.
East
Circle of Life Retreat
P.O. Box 604, Delray Beach, FL 33447
Phone: (561) 638-8873
E-mail: jaynschneider@earthlink.net
Charming holistic one-on-one retreat in Delray Beach, Florida close to ocean.
Hippocrates Health Institute & Spa 
1443 Palmdale Court,
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Phone: 561-471-8876, 800-842-2125 Fax: 561-471-9464
E-mail:
hippocrates@worldnet.att.net
Guests are motivated in their search for self-improvement and well-being through responsible and conscious living. To help them achieve this, we are commited to fostering a natural lifestyle complemented by enzyme-rich, living-foods vegetarian cuisine and enhanced immunity to disease through positive thinking.
Shinui Living Foods Retreat & Learning Center
1085 Lake Charles Dr.,
Roswell, GA 30075
Phone: 770 992-9218
E-mail: gideongraff@mindspring.com
Teaching and promoting the Living Foods Lifestyle. Food preparation classes, dinners, consultations and accomodations are available.
Sprout Raw Food Learning Center
1085 Lake Charles Drive, Roswell, GA 30075
Phone:
770-992-9218
Contacts: Jackie and Gideon
Sprout Raw Food offers living food lifestyle training, classes, food demos, catering and much more.
Tanglewood Wellness Center
5825 Tanglewood Drive,
Bethesda, MD 20817
Phone: (301) 320-9299
info@TanglewoodWellnessCenter.com
Nutrition, wellness counseling, supervised fasting, Reiki, seminars, workshops, raw food prep classes
Chakra 17 Comprehensive Healing Arts Center
Eastside Manhattan,
NYC, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 679-6576
E-mail: chakra_17@hotmail.com
Colonics, Reiki, massage, yoga, supervised detox, dietary and raw food consultation, classes, lectures. See our Web site!
Serenity Cove Natural Health Center
9125 Asheville Hwy.
Greeneville, TN 37745
Phone: 423-798-0537
E-mail: alesandra@serenitycove.com
We are a center for both education and therapy. It is our goal to provide our clients with the knowledge and tools to create and maintain optimum health and vitality. We are dedicated to providing a nurturing, safe and clinical environment to more positively change your health and your life.
AUSTRALIA
Hippocrates Health Center of Australia
Elaine Ave, Mudgeeraba 4213
Gold Coast Queensland, Australia
Phone: 07-5530-2860
A wonderful center for learning about the raw and living-foods lifestyle. They also feature a spa.
CANADA
New Life Retreat
RR4, 453 Dobbie Road
Lanark, Ontario
K0G 1K0, Canada
Contacts: Chas or Madeline Dietrich
Phone: 613-259-3337
Fax: 613-259-3103
healing@newliferetreat.com
This retreat center offers a practical hands-on education for implementing and maintaining the
living-foods lifestyle. Juicing, fasting, movement, meditation, emotional/spiritual support, silence, rest, and play also make up the program. This center is a one-hour drive from Ottawa, a four-hour drive from Toronto, or a three-hour drive from Montreal. All are welcome.
Nonpareil Natural Health Retreat
RR#3, Stirling, Ontario
K0K 3E0, Canada
Contacts: David Gouveia,
Ms. Mano McNabb
Phone: 613-395-6332
nonpareil@sympatico.ca
This 173 acre country estate offers detoxification programs, juice fasting, cleansing, yoga, emotional clearing, stress management, and pre-pregnancy cleansing.
Spirit of the Earth
5871 Bells Rd
London, Ontario,
N6P 1P3 Canada
Phone: 519-652-9109
Canadian directors Walter and Lorenna host week to month-long retreats in sunny Costa Rica; the focus is on raw food and transformation in a tropical jungle setting.
Hotel Casa Bianca
4351 Avenue De L'Esplanade
Montreal, QC
Canada
H2W 1T2
Hotel Casa Bianca is Montreal's finest organic boutique hotel. Each of the 5 rooms features an organic latex mattress, pillows, linens & towels as well as private bath and views of Mount-Royal and the park. In the morning guests are served an organic vegetarian continental breakfast and raw options are available upon request. Built in 1912, it is a landmark as the first Jewish medical clinic in the city in what was then the heart of the Jewish neighbourhood. Its architectural style is French Renaissance revival that has been recently restored to its original majesty.
COSTA RICA
Cascada Verde
Costa Rica
cascadaverde@hotmail.com
Cascada Verde is a raw-food community that offers fasting retreats, wild food and instinctive eating workshops. Cascada Verde is located on the South Pacific coast of tranquil Costa Rica. They are a non-profit organization promoting ecological living and a sustainable way of life. Contact is via e-mail only.
Pacha Mama
Phone: 506-289-7081
Fax: 506-228-5173
E-mail: pachamama@tyohar.org
Pacha Mama is a vegetarian, raw-food-oriented community and healing place nestled in the hills of the Western slopes of the Nicoya peninsula in Costa Rica. The community and land exude healing, paradise consciousness and beauty in all its finest forms. Many healers are here. Different healing programs and retreats are offered by Pacha Mama. Please visit the website for updates and information.
EUROPE
The Institute of Living Food on Åland Ltd.
22930 Fiskö
Åland, Finland
Phone & fax: +358-28-56 285
A Christian healing center for the body, mind and soul. Experience the positive influence of the Living Food program in your body and mind, you will learn the principles of the Living Food. The teaching is both theoretical and practical. In our "Learn By Doing" program we will teach you the principles of Living Food, so that everybody succesfully can continue the program at home.
Elaine Bruce - Living Foods Centre
Holmleigh, Gravel Hill
Ludlow, SY8 1QS, UK
Phone: 00944 (0)1584 875308 Fax: 00944 (0)1584 875778
Elaine Bruce is an experienced naturopath teaching residential Living Foods
courses, tailored for a UK audience. Courses are presented to small groups
enabling a rich learning experience and individual attention. Participants
integrate the techniques of the programme based on the pioneering work of
Ann Wigmore, utilising chlorophyll and enzyme rich plant foods for
detoxification and bodily rejuvenation. There are practical hands-on
sessions, theory classes, visits to the organic permaculture kitchen garden
and opportunities for fresh air, exercise and relaxation; in fact all the
tools for change to a balanced wholistic lifestyle.
Detox Your World Retreats
Cambridgeshire, England, UK
Phone: +44 (0)8700 113 119 Fax: +44 (0)8700 114 119
Contact: Shazzie
sales@detoxyourworld.com
This one-on-one exclusive retreat situation allows you to find yourself again. On your holistic two to five-day retreat, you will be pampered, re-educated, and loved into making the changes you’ve always wanted. All retreats include high-quality living food prep classes, massages, detox treatments, exercise and meditations. You even take home a Detox Box and Fact File to take home so you can continue the good work you started.
MEXICO
Sanoviv Medical Institute
(in beautiful Baja, California, Mexico)
2602-C Transportation Avenue, National City, CA Mexico 91950
Phone: 800-SANOVIV (726-6848)
Fax: 801-954-7666
Sanoviv is a fantastic hospital that offers living-food cuisine, in beautiful Baja California, Mexico. The facility has extraordinary quality standards and offers the latest healing technologies. The hospital is located within a one hour drive from San Diego, California. Transportation to Sanoviv from the United States is offered.
PHILIPPINES
Hippocrates Health Resort of Asia -The Farm at San Benito
Isle of Luzon, Philippines
Hippocrates Health Resort of Asia
The Farm at San Benito Manila Office
Azalea Room Mezzanine Floor, Mandarin Oriental Hotel,
Makati Avenue, Makati City
Phone: (632) 751 3498 / (632) 750 8888 loc. 72428 Fax: (632) 751 3497
E-mail: info@thefarm.com.ph
This is a raw-food resort facility in the Philippines. Millions of dollars have been spent to bring you this opportunity for luxurious healing and food enjoyment. The Farm offers detoxification programs, fine raw-food dining, yoga, dance, massage and much more!
PUERTO RICO
Ann Wigmore Institute
PO Box 429, Rincon, Puerto Rico 00677 USA
Phone: 787-868-6307
Fax: 787-868-2430
wigmore@coqui.net
Contacts: Leola, Lalita
The Ann Wigmore Institute is a retreat and healing center. The Institute offers detoxification and healing programs using wheatgrass and enzyme-rich plant-foods to heal the body. Educational classes are also offered. The Institute is highly recommended by the author. Call or write for more information.
SPAIN
Communidad de Alimentacion Cruda Internacional
“Finca Cruda”
Revista NaturalezaCruda
Arroyo del Viejo-Alpujata
29110 Monda
Malaga, Costa del Sol, Spain
Phone: 952 119929, 619 78 85 70
Contact: Balta
baltacrudo@yahoo.es
THAILAND
ProCynergy
120/51 Palm Springs Place
Ciang Mai, 500000
Thailand
Phone: 053 241 249
Julia@juliajus.com
ProCynergy is a fasting retreat centers that offers one-week fasting and rejuvenation programs. This includes the use of colon hydrotherapy, herbs and probiotics. They also offer daily qi-gong, Pilates, ozone therapy, massage, nutritional and homeopathic consultations and live-food education.