EMBARK

on a journey of personal transformation and deep healing.

immerse your senses in the stillness and nurturance of our nature refuge.

experience a continuous container of integrative care with the highest caliber of practitioners.

invoke your connection with the sacred and attend to all the aspects of your wellbeing.

CREATED + CUSTOMIZED

for those ready to make transformation and deep healing a top priority.

We offer 1 week solo Sabbaticals year round, as well as 3 week + 8 week Sabbaticals in the Spring and Fall. If you’d like to have a call to learn more prior to applying you may schedule one here.

Our one-week solo Sabbatical is customized to your individual needs, with the price determined based on your chosen level of intensity.

Our Spring + Fall Sabbaticals require a commitment to being on-site for a full day 3-4x a week, and a total investment of $9k for the 3 week & $24k for the 8 week. Enrollment is limited to a maximum of 4 participants in order to preserve the quality of the program, as well as to guarantee a private experience.

Once your application is approved an interview will be scheduled. Please note offsite overnight accommodations can be provided throughout the duration of your Sabbatical for an additional fee.

WHERE THE SACRED MEETS THE SCIENCES

Our Wellness Sabbaticals are customized deep healing intensives (1, 3 or 8 weeks) that weave together leading edge scientific principles with traditional healing knowledge. They include 1:1 sessions + workshops with top tier practitioners within a private container of integrative care.

They are integrative experiences featuring practitioners in the fields of Naturopathic Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Chiropractic Health, Spiritual Integration and Psychotherapy, who collaboratively attend to your physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Book a consult below to learn more.

THE INTEGRATIVE LAYERS

Attaining optimal wellbeing is a multi-faceted process, best supported when a myriad of aspects in our lives are given the time, support & environment to aid healing on a deep level.  Whether you are navigating a life transition facing a health challenge or are processing change, loss or trauma, our Sabbaticals provide you with exquisite support and guidance. The fusion of layers in this in-depth, program facilitates a one of a kind healing journey. Click on the images below to learn more about each integrative layer included in our Sabbaticals.

Treatments

Nourishment

Immersion

Integration

YOUR GUIDE EVE GAINES

Through my studies in Medical and Psychological Anthropology, I gained insight into the crucial role of immersive healing experiences in fostering well-being in diverse cultures. It became evident that modern Western societies lack a comparable comprehensive approach to supporting individuals through life's transitions and challenges. This understanding formed the core of my honors thesis, which examined the implications of this lack.

Motivated by this understanding, we crafted our Wellness Sabbaticals with the aim of establishing a fresh paradigm of care that holistically nurtures individuals through their journey of change.

As a seasoned ceremonialist, I have a long-standing reverence and a deep love of designing experiences that help guide people across thresholds in their lives. I’ve also had the privilege of learning traditional healing practice with elders from a myriad of traditions.

I feel deeply honored to have collaborated with our exceptional team of practitioners and visionaries in bringing this concept to life. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you to our program and to support your healing, growth, and evolution.

FEATURED PRACTITIONERS

Our practitioners are some of the most sought-after wellness experts in Los Angeles. Handpicked for their extensive experience, compassionate approach, and unwavering dedication to guiding you on your journey to holistic well-being, they bring exceptional expertise to help you thrive.

Carly Bindon ND | Bodywork

Katrina Dela Cruz | Psychotherapy

Ali Ofestdal | Somatic Healing

THE NATURE REFUGE

is an exquisite sanctuary nestled high in the Santa Monica Mountains, in an area that stays particularly lush and green year-round. It features breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean from up high, often above the clouds. 

The retreat was designed to add luxurious amenities into the natural setting in a harmonious way. It includes indoor and outdoor spaces including welcoming safari tents that serve as relaxation and treatment rooms. It also features a nature labyrinth, meditation gardens, an outdoor bathhouse with a soaking tub and shower.

Flanked by land that is a nature preserve, the property has miles of scenic hiking trails that weave through the hills, which are alive with pristine coastal chaparral vegetation and outcroppings of beige and pink granite boulders. 

THE GATEWAYS

We believe that addressing the complexity of the individual human experience and integrating healing modalities that attune to each of these layers is a powerful pathway to transformation and optimal well being.

Environmental

Psychological

Physical

Spiritual

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

We operate a scholarship fund that enables us to offer services at a reduced rate or free of charge to women whose financial means might not otherwise allow them to attend our programs. If you’d like to be considered for a scholarship, we welcome you to contact us.