Let nature nurture you.
🌳Step into the calming embrace of nature beneath the forest canopy along Florida’s serene Nature Coast in Inverness. This 4-day, 3-night retreat is designed to be your sanctuary—a peaceful, nature-inspired setting infused with holistic wellness experiences to nurture your body, mind, and spirit.
🌳As winter settles in and the rush of the holiday season fades, it's common to feel overwhelmed by the weight of expectations or the pressure to leap into the new year with clarity and direction.
But you don’t have to go it alone.
🌳This retreat was lovingly created to offer you a safe, supportive space—where healing, connection, and renewal are not only possible, but they’re also the priority.
PLEASE NOTE: There are organized activities, as well as free time. You are under no obligation to attend everything. Please honor what feels most nourishing and supportive for you in any given moment. No fancy yoga clothes needed- come as you are. We look forward to connecting
with you!
✨INDOOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
The main house of the wellness retreat venue stands as a beacon of tranquility amidst the lush forest setting. This sprawling sanctuary boasts over 5,000 square feet of thoughtfully curated indoor space.
Intentionally designed, the guest rooms within the main house embody their own unique sanctuary, offering a private haven for relaxation and renewal. From the earthy tones of reclaimed wood accents to the soft hues of organic linens, every element is chosen to evoke a sense of peace and harmony. *Each guest room has an ensuite bathroom
✨OUTDOOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
About 75 yards from the main house, you'll find (3) All-Weather Elevated Yurts and (2) Sleep-Sheds, adorned with soft linens and plush pillows; shared outdoor enclosed shower (with clear ceiling) and bathroom; (2) indoor showers and (2) indoor bathrooms in a bathhouse.
THE LAND:
The retreat venue borders the Withlacoochee State Forest with horse trails adjacent to the property and direct access to 18 hiking trails within the state forest.
Float or swim in the pool and/or opt for a soak in the warm tub under the sun and stars, read a book on a hammock, relax in the salt cave, birdwatch on the back porch, tap into your indoor child in the art nook and music rooms.
Spend time on the mini farm in which the animals aren't just residents; they're integral members of the healing community. They offer solace in their silent companionship, teach us the art of living in the present moment, and remind us of the profound interconnectedness of all beings.
🌲Inverness is located on Florida's Nature Coast surrounded by fresh crystal blue springs, small working farms, and large oak & pine trees. It's about an hour northeast of Tampa and about an hour southwest of Ocala.
Downtown Inverness is a small but quaint town located on the scenic Tsala Apopka chain of lakes. Tree-lined streets of old Florida homes that all seem to end at a lake, pedestrian and bike-friendly, kitschy antique shops and delightful dining spots make this a town that continually surprises.
The closest airports are Gainesville Regional (60 miles), Tampa International (60 miles) and Orlando International (78 miles). We can help you arrange ground transportation.
Thank you for honoring the commitment you make when reserving your retreat space. Because retreat planning requires advance commitments to the venue, accommodations, and vendors, the following cancellation policy applies:
A $250 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot.
Cancellations made on or before October 24, 2026 (90 days prior to the retreat) will receive a 50% refund of all payments made including add-on services, excluding the $250 non-refundable deposit.
Cancellations made between October 25, 2026 and November 22, 2026 will receive a 25% refund of the remaining balance paid including add-on services excluding the $250 non-refundable deposit.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made on or after November 23, 2026 including no-shows, early departures, or unused portions of the retreat.
If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your reservation to another participant with approval from the retreat host, provided all arrangements are completed before the retreat begins.
By registering for this retreat, you acknowledge and agree to this cancellation policy.
• Reservations are first‑come, first‑served. All room selections, upgrades, and add‑on bookings are confirmed in the order they are received.
• The retreat host is not responsible for lost, stolen, or missing items before, during, or after the retreat. Please keep your personal belongings secure.
• The retreat host is not responsible for any travel‑related issues, including airfare, airline cancellations, missed flights, transportation delays, or additional expenses incurred outside of your retreat registration.
• If the retreat is canceled by the host, you will receive a full refund of all payments made — including your deposit — minus any credit card processing fees.
• Travel insurance is not included in the retreat price but is highly recommended for your protection. You may explore coverage options at: https://www.travelinsured.com
• All participants are required to sign and return liability waivers and retreat contracts. These documents will be emailed to you after registration.
By registering for this retreat, you acknowledge and agree to the retreat policies and disclaimers.
You’re seeking meaningful connection with nature, healing practices, and embodied movement. You desire a supportive, heart‑centered community. You value non‑toxic, organic, and intentional living. You’re craving a safe, soulful space to explore, unwind, and reconnect with yourself. You’re willing to gently step outside your comfort zone in service of growth and transformation.
You’re uncomfortable being in group settings. You’re not interested in learning, self‑growth, or inner exploration. You prefer not to be immersed in nature. You dislike both movement and stillness practices. You’re unable to be flexible with schedules or unexpected shifts that may arise. You don’t enjoy laughter, playfulness, or shared joy.
*Please be mindful of your phone use. If you need to take a loud call or video chat, kindly step away from the group space.
*Absolutely no drugs or plant medicine are permitted. No smoking on the property.
*If you choose to enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail during your personal downtime, we kindly ask that you do so mindfully and in moderation. To maintain a safe, respectful, and intentional wellness environment for everyone, we ask that all participants refrain from consuming alcohol before or during group activities, gatherings, and private sessions. Please arrive at all scheduled experiences alcohol-free and fully present.
*We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for everyone. Please honor the privacy, comfort, and emotional well‑being of all participants.
*If any behavior threatens the safety, emotional security, or harmony of the group, the
retreat host reserves the right to remove a participant without refund.
By registering for this retreat, you acknowledge and agree to the community guidelines & expectations.
✨RETREAT HOST: LAURA GOTLIN
E-RYT 500/YACEP/Yin and Yoga Nidra Certified, Reiki Master Teacher, IIN Health Coach, Sound Healing Practitioner, Nature Therapy Guide
Email: laura@lgwholisticwellness.com Cell #: 917-669-4152
IG: @lg_wholistic_wellness FB: @lg.wholistic.wellness Website: Laura Gotlin Wholistic Wellness
Laura curates mindful, customized yoga and wellness retreats. No retreat is alike. However, the intention behind each retreat is the same- to create a safe space and to hold space for retreaters to recharge & nourish body, mind, and soul.
Laura has been leading yoga and wellness retreats since 2016. She has dedicated her life to serving others by helping them seek their greatest potential through holistic wellness in a gentle, loving, judgment-free space accessible to EVERYBODY! She integrates her passion for mental health care, nature and travel into her offerings. She has been teaching yoga full time since 2015 and practicing for almost 20 years!
✨CO-HOST: DR. TENELLE WILSON, AP, DOM
Website: Wellness - Anuyu 5 Element Acupuncture - Holistic Health Clinic
Dr. Tenelle Wilson is a licensed Florida Acupuncture Physician and NCCAOM board-certified practitioner specializing in Classical Five Element Acupuncture. Her work weaves together Chinese medicine, seasonal wisdom, and the understanding that true healing begins when we reconnect with our authentic nature.
Through gentle inquiry, acupuncture, and embodied practices, Dr. Tenelle creates space for people to move beyond simply managing symptoms and into deeper alignment with themselves. Her approach honors the connection between the physical body, emotional life, and spirit, inviting lasting transformation from the inside out.
🌟PRIVATE RETREAT CHEF: HILLARY HEPP
Holistic Wellness Guide and founder of SolFit Wellness
Website: https://www.solfitwellness.com/
Hillary is an Integrative Nutrition Holistic Health Coach and Retreat Caterer. Her passion is to feed and nourish beautiful souls with nutrient-dense foods fusing her knowledge of nutrition and health with exceptional taste and quality.
Hillary's specialty is preparing high-protein vegetarian meals (with vegan options) that are fulfilling so you don’t even notice there’s no animal protein. We're looking forward to Hillary's nourishing meals and energy again on this retreat!
✨GUEST FACILITATOR: BRIDGET BARRIS
Serene Complexions, Holistic Esthetician- Somatic & Botanical Facials, Nervous System & Massage Focused, Email: serenecomplexions@gmail.com
Bridget will be holding sacred space for your skin and soul during the retreat. All retreat attendees will receive a "grounded and glowing" facial under the forest canopy. A nervous system focused, holistic skin ceremony using botanicals & organic skincare. This offering includes oil cleansing, intentional facial massage, neck and decollete massage, honey exfoliant, hydrating hydrosols, bespoke herbal mask and gua sha.
✨RETREAT PHOTOGRAPHER: BRITTNEY GARLAND
Website: (1) Facebook
Brittney is a wellness coach, personal trainer, spin instructor, yoga teacher, and the owner of The Cozy Collective Studio. She’s known for her warm, grounded approach to movement—blending strength, mindfulness, and creativity to help clients feel at home in their bodies. Through her coaching and her photography studio, Brittney celebrates authentic wellness, empowering others to move with intention and live with joy.
You can book a mini photoshoot with Brittney during the retreat!
More than a facial, this is an immersive ritual of botanical care, intentional touch, and deep restoration. While the retreat offers the beauty of shared connection, this experience creates a dedicated space for one-on-one care ~ an opportunity to step away, be fully tended to, and reconnect with yourself. Created to nourish both skin and soul, each session invites the body into a state of ease through botanical skincare, intentional touch, and gentle energetic practices. Guests leave feeling grounded, radiant, and deeply renewed.
Each session includes:
A dedicated one-on-one experience within the retreat, offering quiet time to rest, receive, and reconnect with yourself
A personalized holistic facial tailored to your skin’s unique needs
Organic, botanical, high-vibrational skincare thoughtfully selected to nourish and support the skin naturally
Relaxing facial, neck, shoulder, and décolleté massage
Lymphatic techniques to encourage circulation, reduce tension, and restore flow
Gentle energetic balancing to support deep relaxation and nervous system regulation
Sound therapy woven throughout the experience
This offering is included in your retreat experience!
4 days/3 nights- private and shared rooms
Located in the main house rooms
Vegetarian & Vegan, prepared by a private chef -3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners (dietary restrictions & allergies accommodated)
Unlimited- coffee, tea, water, granola bars, fruit, yogurt, smoothies and more
A small token of our appreciation
Gentle, slow flow, and yin
Practice yoga in nature, weather permitting
Can be utilized during downtime
5 Element TCM Workshop, Somatic Movement and Journaling
Fire Gazing Meditation (Trataka) and Fire Transmuting Ritual
Nervous system focused skin ceremony using botanical and organic skincare under the canopy of the forest trees
Guided clear kayak manatee tour on Three Sisters Springs
Experience shinrin-yoku, nature therapy & meditation
Yin Yoga and Acupuncture
During yin & pin
Let the vibrational waves carry you into a state of bliss
Dr. Tenelle will guide you through seasonal Five Element Acupuncture workshops.
Connect to playfulness
Guided calming breathing techniques and meditation
Private, on site
On-site, halotherapy
Mindful, walking meditation
Nightly gatherings
Board games, puzzles & more
Drums, guitars, mics & more
Colored pencils, sketch pads, oil paints, pottery wheels & more!
Horses, goats, chickens, ducks, oh my!
Withlacoochee State Forest
5 secluded acres
On-site
Take what you need
Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, lotion
Super cozy!
In every room
For sleeping
Mats, Blocks, Blankets, Straps- travel light or bring your own
To/from retreat center- we can help you make arrangements
Although, highly recommended- https://www.travelinsured.com/
Closest airports- Gainesville Regional (59.2 miles), Tampa International (60.8 miles), Orlando Sanford International (66.4 miles)
Horseback riding, hiking, visit downtime Inverness, walk to local farms
Spa & Wellness services
Add-on services, kayaking guides, etc.
3pm-4pm Arrival: welcome snacks & elixirs; settle into the space
4:15pm Tour the grounds
5pm Opening Circle
7pm Dinner: Meet our Retreat Chef, Hillary Hepp
8:15pm Fire Gazing Meditation
*Schedule subject to change
*Each day is themed around one of the Five Elements according to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Quiet mornings- observing Mauna
7:00am Tea and Coffee (self-serve)
7:30am Kundalini Yoga
8:30am Breakfast
FREE TIME
11:30am Wellness Scavenger Hunt
1:00pm Lunch
2:30pm The Five Gates- Embody the Living Wisdom of the Five Elements
3:30pm Yin & Pin with Reiki Energy Healing
FREE TIME
6:30pm Dinner
8:00pm- Vegan S'mores by the fire
*Schedule subject to change
*Each day is themed around one of the Five Elements according to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Quiet mornings- observing Mauna
7am Coffee, Tea and Breakfast
8:15am Leave for Clear Kayak Manatee Tour
9am-11:30am Guided Manatee Tour- Three Sisters Springs
12:15pm Lunch
FREE TIME
4pm Yoga Stretch + Kundalini with Sound Bath
6:30pm Dinner
7:30pm Closing Circle & Pajama Party
*Schedule subject to change
*Each day is themed around one of the Five Elements according to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Quiet mornings- observing Mauna
7:00am Tea/Coffee
7:30am Partner Yoga
8:30am Breakfast
9:30am- Group Reflection & Journaling
12pm- Farewell for now
*Schedule subject to change
*Each day is themed around one of the Five Elements according to Traditional Chinese Medicine
