GIVE YOUR BODY A BREAK RENEW YOURSELF INSIDE AND OUT
We look forward to welcoming you to Santa Teresita to provide you with a memorable experience, featuring changes in your physical and mental health, including weight loss, greater mental clarity and energy, and detoxification in an active, healthy, and sustainable way.
We are waiting for you
SAY GOODBYE TO STRESS AND WELCOME MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL DISCONNECTION.
We look forward to welcoming you to Santa Teresita to provide you with a memorable experience, featuring changes in your physical and mental health, including weight loss, greater mental clarity and energy, and detoxification in an active, healthy, and sustainable way.
For those guests who are not looking to lose weight, they will still benefit from the mental clarity and a general sense of renewal that comes with our program.
Nestled in nature with no distractions, the Santa Teresita Retreat House spans 10 acres in the plains of Northern Georgia, providing the perfect setting to calm the mind, reconnect with nature, and focus on your physical, mental, and spiritual health goals during the one-week to four-week program. Located in a historic area, 10 miles from Lake Hartwell, the expansive grounds are designed to be rustic yet refined. Guests are in an isolated environment with no televisions, no cell service, and limited wifi, further aiding in mental detoxification which will also promote restful sleep.
Renew Your Spirit, Body, and Mind with Our Health and Life Detox Retreat.
Experience something unique that will transform your life!
We invite you to experience a deep renewal of your body and mind at our Health and Life Detox Retreat. In a natural and serene environment, you will discover a perfect balance between body, mind, and spirit through a holistic approach to healing, conscious nutrition, and restorative therapies.
Detox Retreat Goals:
Deep Detoxification:
Purify your body of accumulated toxins and revitalize your energy with natural therapies and healthy foods.
Conscious Eating:
You will learn to nourish your body with organic, natural, and raw foods, designed to strengthen your health and optimize your well-being.
Spiritual Restoration:
Benefit from daily activities that will strengthen your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, leading to a more fulfilling life.
Benefits of the Detox Retreat:
Conscious Nutrition:
You will enjoy natural and organic meals designed to detoxify and revitalize your body. Each meal is carefully prepared to support you in your healing process.
Restorative Therapies:
You will experience daily therapies such as lymphatic brushing, hydrotherapy, herbal sauna, castor oil packs, and much more. These practices are designed to purify, revitalize, and balance your body
Connection with Nature:
You will participate in guided walks along peaceful trails, allowing you to relax and reconnect with nature in its purest form.
Spiritual Support:
You will have the opportunity to receive the sacraments of confession and the Holy Eucharist, which will bring peace and healing to your spirit.
Preparatory Tasks:
You will begin your process one week before your arrival with recommended tasks regarding nutrition and activities that will help prepare your body and mind for the retreat.
What your retreat experience includes:
8 daily therapies
- 8 daily therapies for the restoration of your body, mind, and spirit.
3 meals a day
3 meals a day based on fresh vegetables and fruits, designed to detoxify and nourish your body.
Accommodation in a natural setting
Accommodation in a peaceful, tranquil natural setting, offering a deep connection with nature.
- The second person receives a 20% discount.
- The third person receives a 30% discount.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Discount on Membership:
Join our Membership for only $40 per month and enjoy exclusive discounts throughout the year.
Offers for Extended Stays and Stays with Family:
If you wish to stay for 2, 3, or 4 weeks, or if you are coming with family or friends, we offer special discount options.
Limited Spots:
Spots for each week are limited, so we recommend securing your place in advance.
Book your spot today and begin your journey toward holistic well-being!
Your path to a healthier, balanced, and fulfilling life begins with this retreat. We look forward to welcoming you to Santa Teresita for a unique experience of healing and transformation.
Unique experience
Health and Life Retreat
Health and Life Retreat
7 DAYS
7 días y 6 noches
Health and Life Retreat
2 weeks
14-Day Health and Life RetreatIf you are looking for the complete experience, and want to improve your physical, mental and emotional health by learning healthy habits for life.
14 días y 13 noches
Health and Life Retreat
One month
1 mes
Health and Life Retreat
Start your journey.
Guests begin their journey 15 days before their arrival through a series of suggested tasks related to nutrition, exercise, and healthy living, designed to prepare them for their stay at Santa Teresita. Many guests start their health transformation during this period, gaining strength and losing weight before stepping foot in the Retreat House.
Enjoy the benefits.
In our nutrition and mental and spiritual wellness programs, you will stimulate the mind and body through sustainable, low-impact exercise while enjoying healthy meals made from vegetables, herbs, and fruits.
This powerful combination boosts metabolism, cleanses the system, supports immune health, and provides a greater sense of mental clarity and serenity.
Keep seeing results when you return home!
Guests continue to see results when they return home, and many have made impactful and lasting changes to their exercise routines and diets, driven by their stay with us.
Break long-established habits!
Break habits that have been ingrained for years, such as poor food choices, lack of exercise, excessive consumption of processed foods, alcohol, or drugs. Medical improvement in cholesterol levels.
ADRIANA MALUF
- Master in Psycho-Neuro-Immunology
- Health and Nutrition Specialist
- Bachelor of Education Sciences
- Certified GAPS Practitioner
- Clinical Psychopedagogue.
Register today!
Encounter with nature and God's creation. Through walks, hiking, physical and spiritual exercises in natural surroundings, which, in addition to being very enjoyable, are ideal for managing emotions and relieving stress.
What's included:
Health and Life Retreat
ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT DAILY
The blood eliminates toxins through the action of steam baths and cold water. Steam Bath - Blood Cleansing.
- 2 Weeks of Preparation Prior to the Retreat
- Lymphatic brushing and activation
- Hydrotherapy (Father Sebastian Kneipp)
- Water therapies and sauna
- Detox with natural herbal teas
- Walks through Victoria Bryant State Park with leg and arm therapies
- Barefoot therapy (grounding)
- 3 daily meals based on fruits, vegetables, and organic herbs
- Relaxation and stretching exercises
- Hiking in the forest
- Mud poultices
- Colon lavage
The therapies
The main objective of the stay at Santa Teresita is to promote healthy eating and habits that bring about a significant change in the quality of life of individuals. Additionally, at Santa Teresita, we offer various therapies that will assist in restoring and improving your health.
The blood eliminates toxins through the action of steam baths and cold water. Steam Bath - Blood Cleansing.
Applications (Mud Poultices)
- Sensitive or mature skin
- Healing
- Promotes blood flow
- Contributes to cellular regeneration
- Helps with blackheads and pimples
- Antiseptic
- Revitalizes
- Helps with muscle cramps and pain
Dry Brushing to Activate the Lymphatic System
- Improves circulation
- Promotes body detoxification through the release of toxins
- Strengthens the immune system
- Improves the appearance of the skin and cellulite
- Exfoliates the skin and removes dead cells
- Increases energy and enhances mood.
Colon Lavage or Herbal Enemas
- Activate peristalsis and improve digestion
- Detoxify and repair the liver
- Improve the quality and appearance of the skin
- Help eliminate fungi and parasites
- Facilitate fat loss
- Expel accumulated waste in the colon
- Promote mental clarity
- Reduce inflammation
- Increase the enzyme Glutathione S-Transferase = cellular detoxification
- Prevent colon cancer
- Provide a sense of well-being and immediate energy boost.
Plant-based Diet with Vegetables, Fruits, Sprouted Grains, and Fermented Vegetables Benefits of Consuming Raw Foods:
- When we process food, we take away its life.
- By not subjecting vegetables to heat, all their enzymes are preserved
- Includes 100% of their plant-based ingredients.
- The body fully absorbs macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals.
- We keep our body clean and purified.
- We receive a greater intake of fiber and liquids.
- The green pigment present in vegetables oxygenates and nourishes cells.
- Achieve a better quality of life.
- There is better rest, mental clarity, and energy.
- Respect for animals, our environment, and the planet.
- No waste of light or gas.
- Food portions are unlimited.
- The more fruits and vegetables consumed, the greater the benefits.
Phytotherapy or the Use of Medicinal Herbs
- They are remedies accessible to all people around the world, regardless of their economic resources.
- Fewer side effects than medications.
- Synergistic effect among all the principles.
- It is part of popular wisdom and a cultural heritage that must be preserved.
Clay Compresses or Poultices
The knowledge of the healing power of clay dates back to ancient times. The extraordinary therapeutic properties of clay, its simple forms of application, its combination with hydrotherapy, and its complementing with medicinal plants, herbs, and certain foods are developed in this program. Earth, water, and the human body are the main elements every day in the Health and Life retreat, along with the union, integration, and balance between matter and spirit, so that the healing work can truly be achieved.
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