Raw foodism is a dietary practice in which adherents believe that foods heated at temperatures above 116 degrees Fahrenheit, or 47 degrees Celsius, loses essential enzymes. They focus on raw, unprocessed plant-based foods, saying these raw foods enhance the body’s immune system and ability to fight disease. Many people adopt a raw food diet to lose or maintain a desirable weight or as a body detoxifier. Raw food retreats helps new raw foodist learn about this diet and even long-time raw foodist learn different recipes that will improve their healthy lifestyle.
Before talking about raw food vacations, it is important to note that there are different branches of raw foodism. While most raw foodists are vegans, three other basic branches exist. Raw vegetarians consume eggs and dairy. Raw omnivores eat plant- and animal-based food, such as dehydrated fish and chicken. Raw carnivores eat raw meat. People following any of the different forms of this diet benefit from a raw food health retreat.
The follow list includes the best raw food retreats in the United States:
Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center
P.O. Box 778
Patagonia, AZ 85624
Tel: (866) 394-2520
Founded in 1993, this vegan raw food and detox retreat helps people live a healthy, active lifestyle by eating live, nutritious foods. They have more than 24 integrated health programs that focus on a person’s total body and provide juice fasting and detoxification. As an educational retreat, they provide classes on raw food preparation and healthy eating. Tree of Life even provides health-related programs for specific health conditions like diabetes and uterine fibroids. They have spa services and colonics. People can get a 6-day all-inclusive package or take the 6-week liver cleanse before or after visiting the resort. Interested persons can call for information about planning their raw food vacation.
Sanivan Holistic Retreat and Spa
12 Columbia Dr.
Hurleyville, NY 12747
Tel: (845) 434-1849
This holistic retreat and spa offers a bed and breakfast atmosphere in the Catskill Mountains of Upstate New York. This intimate vacation spot only takes six guests at a time, allowing staff members to give each guest personal attention. This stress-free environment has an intensive detox program and juice fasting. This vegetarian and raw food retreat provides other relaxing spa treatments like skin and body care using organic products and massages. The facility includes a swimming pool, sauna, steam shower, and fitness equipment. People can stay overnight for $280 or for a week or two for $2,000 to $3,000. People interested in this location can call them for information about specials.
Annapurna Center for Self-Healing
538 Adams St.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Tel: (360) 385-2909
This raw food and vegan retreat provides visitors with tools needed to prevent or cure ailments. They provide detox to clients and education programs on organic, vegan food preparation. Other services include colon hydrotherapy, massages, and classes on helping disease through diet. Guests can visit for a day or five days. Visitors pay more than $1,000 for vacation packages. People can go to their website to learn about the retreat or try one of their OrganicAlive recipes.
Hippocrates Health Institute
1443 Palmdale Court
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Tel: (561) 471-8876 or (800) 842-2125
Established in 1956, this raw food retreats philosophy is “the belief that a pure enzyme-rich diet, complemented by positive thinking and non-invasive therapies, are essential elements on the path to optimum health.” They provide educational programs for personal and professional benefits. They teach guests how to live a whole food lifestyle for personal well-being. These programs last for three weeks or more. While staying at the retreat, people eat lots of fresh foods, including foods made from wheatgrass grown at the facility. The retreat has an on-site fitness facility. For information about programs, call them for more pricing.
The Regency Health Spa
2000 South Ocean Dr.
Hallandale, FL 33009
Tel: (954) 454-2220 or (800) 454-0003
The spa only serves vegan foods to guests. Guests eat healthy meals cooked by professional chef John Nowakowski who is trained in natural food preparation. They have juicing detox and weight loss programs. The weight loss program is customized for individual guests, even those who have conditions like diabetes, heart disease or other chronic conditions. To reserve a space, guests have to send a $200 deposit.
These are the best raw food retreats in the US. Some focus solely on raw food while others integrate raw food into their overall nutrition programs. Each person can find the resort to fit their raw food desires.
