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.

FULL CIRCLE RETREATS

✨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 three All-Weather Elevated Yurts and a Sleep-Shed, adorned with soft linens and plush pillows, shared outdoor enclosed heated shower and bathrooms (2) with clear ceiling along with opportunities for wildlife observation.

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 heated 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.

• Daily Yoga Sessions: All-levels (beginner friendly)

• Group Excursion: Clear Kayak Manatee Tour along Crystal River

• Group Hike & Forest Bathing- Withlacoochee State Forest

• Vegetarian/Vegan Meals: 8 organic, health-conscious meals prepared by a private chef 

• Sound Bath in Nature: Under the canopy of trees   

• Holistic Energetic Facials: Sacred ceremony for your skin & soul

• Himalayan Salt Cave: on-site 

• Yin and Pin Workshop: Yin Yoga and 5 Element Acupuncture, Dr. Tenelle Wilson, AP, DOM

• Feminine Embodiment Workshop: Led by guest facilitator, Dr. Nicole Edwards

• Group Greek Goddess Photo Shoot: Facilitated by our photographer, Gem DeLeon

• Meditation and Breathwork: Guided sessions to center and ground you

• Reiki Healing Circle: Gather for collective healing

• Pool Time/Hot Tub: Plenty of free time to enjoy the heated pool & hot tub 

• Mini Farm: Rescue horses, goats, ducks and chickens

• Firepit: Nightly gatherings around the fire 

• Private Ensuite Bathrooms: Indoor rooms only

• Connection: Gather with like-minded women in a serene space

Add-On Services:  Massages, Acupuncture, Thai Yoga Bodywork, Reiki Healing Sessions

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 in the majestic forest! 

🌟A $250 deposit is due upon registration. This fee secures your spot and will be applied to your total retreat tuition.  *Deposit is refundable until September 1, 2025, after that date your deposit becomes non-refundable. 

🌟For cancellations made more than 60 days prior to the retreat start date (on or before November 1, 2025):

• You will receive a refund of any tuition and add-on services paid beyond the non-refundable $250 deposit.

🌟For cancellations made between November 2, 2025, and December 15, 2025:

• You will receive a 50% refund of the total tuition including add-on services paid (excluding the non-refundable $250 deposit)

🌟For cancellations made after December 15, 2025:

No refunds will be issued.

• -We reserve the right to cancel retreat if minimum signups (12) are not reached by December 30, 2025 (In this case, all payments will be refunded less any credit card fees).

• -All reservations and bookings first come first serve.

• -We are not responsible for lost, stolen, or missing items. 

• -We are not responsible for airline cancelations, missed flights, or transportation issues. 

• -Travel insurance is NOT included in the price of the retreat yet is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for your protection, https://www.travelinsured.com

• -You are required to sign and return liability waivers and retreat contracts (both will be emailed to you).

✨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!

🌟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. Throughout the offering, you will also receive reiki, which will help to have your body and mind floating into a parasympathetic state of being. We're truly honored to have Bridget joining us again!

🌟GUEST FACILITATOR: DR. NICOLE EDWARDS, PHD, LMHC

SolRiver Arts and Counseling, E-RYT 500, Thai Yoga Bodywork Practitioner

Website:  SolRiver Arts 

Dr. Edwards blends clinical expertise with embodiment practices to guide individuals towards profound self-discovery and healing. Her private practice addresses diverse concerns related to relationships, sexuality, and personal growth, providing a foundation for her holistic approach.

Beyond clinical work, her workshops and retreats at SolRiver Arts Oasis integrate RYT-500 yoga, expressive arts, sensual somaticism, and archetypal psychology. Through intuitive movement, Vedic Thai-Yoga bodywork, and guided inquiry into the divine feminine, she fosters safe and nurturing spaces for deep connection, personal transformation, and kinesthetic bliss!   

✨GUEST FACILITATOR: DR. TENELLE WILSON, AP, DOM

Website: Wellness - Anuyu 5 Element Acupuncture - Holistic Health Clinic 

Dr. Tenelle Wilson is a licensed Florida Acupuncture Physician, NCCAOM board certified, and the owner of Anuyu 5 Element Acupuncture - Holistic Health Clinic.  

Dr. Tenelle has had a wide range of clinical experiences having treated people of all ages and backgrounds with diverse health and wellness needs. Her dedication to her patients, coupled with her passion for Chinese Medicine and determination to effect change is what drives her practice. 

🌟RETREAT PHOTOGRAPHER: GEM DE LEON

MARS+ Photography

Website: www.marspositive.com

I look for everyday moments, and I shoot so others can see what I see. Sharing the scene through photographs helps me feel closer to people by bringing them into my lived experience. Earthly nuance draws me in— textures, old buildings, landscapes just as they are— and the faces of people moving through them. I’ve lived in a triangle of places (New York, Hawaii, Oregon, Bolivia, and now SWFL), chasing new unknowns while documenting the expression of the land and the stories of the people I meet along the way. 

3pm-4pm Arrival: Welcome snacks, drinks and gifts; settle into your space; meet the retreat venue owners

4pm Tour the grounds

5pm Opening Circle: Feminine Embodiment, Breathwork, Somatic Movement, Journaling, Co-led by Laura Gotlin and Dr. Nicole Edwards

7pm Dinner: Nutrient-dense, high protein vegetarian and vegan 

*Meet our Retreat Chef, Hillary Hepp

8:15pm Firepit Gathering: Vegan Hot Chocolate, Tea and Cookies by the fire

*Schedule subject to change  

Quiet mornings- observing Mauna

7:00am Tea and Coffee Self-serve, help yourself!

7:30am-8:30am Earth Element Vinyasa Yoga practice 

8:30am-9:15am Breakfast

9:15am-11:15am FREE TIME

11:15am-1:15pm Group Hike & Forest Bathing

1:15pm-2pm Lunch

2:15pm-3pm Feminine Empowerment Group Photo Shoot with Gem

3:15pm-4pm Forest Sound Bath: co-facilitated by Laura & Nicole 

4pm-6:15pm FREE TIME 

6pm-7pm Reiki Healing Circle and Gentle Stretch

7pm- Dinner

8:15pm- Vegan S'mores by the fire

*Schedule subject to change 

Quiet mornings- observing Mauna

7am Coffee & Tea- self serve

7:30am-8:15am Breakfast

8:30am-9am Leave for Clear Kayak Manatee Tour

9am-11:30am Guided Manatee Tour

12:15pm-1pm Lunch

FREE TIME

5pm-7pm Vin, Yin and Pin Workshop with Laura and Dr. Tenelle 

7pm-8pm Dinner

8:15pm Closing Circle

*Schedule subject to change 

Quiet mornings- observing Mauna

7:00am- Tea/Coffee

7:30am-8:30am Slow Flow Yoga focused on Ether, taught by Dr. Nicole Edwards 

8:30am-9:15am Breakfast

9:30am- Group Reflection & Journaling

12pm- Farewell for now