2023 FLX Summer Retreat Recap
What do you get when you take a weekend, a house, a chiropractor, a yoga instructor, many pounds of farm-fresh food and 16 gals with serious appetites?
A wellness retreat, and quite literally, the best. one. ever.
Halie and I have been co-hosting these retreats since 2021 and each one we claim it’s our favorite, but this time we mean it for a few reasons:
Chef Maggie. It was our first time having someone with us supporting our mission in the kitchen. Menu items included:
🍳 Goat Cheese Spinach & Mushroom Frittata
🌶️ Red Pepper Hummus & Green Goddess Dip
🍋 Lamb Meatballs & Lemony Garlic Potatoes
🍞 Homemade Sourdough
🥑 Taco Bowls with Liver Blended Beef, Guacamole & Fresh Salsa
🍪 Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
🥗 Caesar Salad
🍨 Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
🥛 Raw Milk Kefir
So you see our point…how could it not be the best one yet with flavors like that.
Less is more. We limited this retreat to a smaller group of ladies and this resulted in deeper connections as well as more down time. We all left the retreat in a state of rejuvenation, even me and Halie!
The house was perfect. From the size-able kitchen and dining room that allowed us all to eat together, to the waterfront and outdoor patio that was perfect for yoga, it was truly perfect. We will most definitely be returning next year if it’s open for the dates we set!
Throughout the weekend we hiked (until the snakes won and we briskly retreated to the parking lot), we visited The Sauna Way for a hot cold therapy experience, we workshopped and talked all things wellness and lifestyle, we practiced yoga and moved our bodies, and most of all we relaxed and connected with those around us. It was a weekend to remember for a lifetime.
Here is what some of the retreatants had to say:
“They just keep getting better…
This is my second retreat and they just keeping getting better. I loved coming back to spend time with my friends from the fall retreat. This one felt different since I knew more people - it felt more like a girls’ weekend away with my best friends. The bonds I made in the fall were strengthened. The sauna way was such an amazing experience and I learned a lot about my mental strength. The meals were top-notch and I can’t wait to try the recipes. Overall it was phenomenal and I can’t wait until the next one.
“Recommend to all …
This retreat was a perfect way to relax for the weekend! Recommend to all needing to destress and unplug from life.
“Such an amazing weekend of coming together…
Halie and Anna do such an amazing job of refilling and refueling your soul. Such an amazing weekend of coming together, learning and experiencing new wellness things.
“Breath of fresh air…
This is the second retreat I’ve been to and have loved both. Being amongst women who value their health and want the best for themselves is a breath of fresh air.
“I feel amazing…
I had an absolute amazing time! Met so many great like minded people and it gave me the courage to finally put my foot down and start my own business. I feel amazing after all the work shops and experiences!
“Lightbulbs…
I loved watching the ladies open up and literally seeing lightbulb’s go off when we all learned something new!
“Food and activities…
Knowing that our food and activities were already taken care of was the best feeling. Knowing that I wouldn’t be judged for wanting to each clean and move my body while still on a relaxing vacation is the ultimate way to go. It was also surreal to finally meet Halie in person after following her Instagram and podcasts for so long.
“Worth all the investment…
Worth all the investment to come to a beautiful place and experience a weekend of wellness. Anna and Halie are inspiring and contagious in their journey through health. The best people to be around if you're looking for a welcoming space to unplug and recharge your internal battery while learning how to integrate positive practices in your life.
“Disconnect from the day to day…
This is my second retreat and I will continue to attend them. I love getting to meet new like minded people and for me I have been able to disconnect from the day to day and reset myself.
They say it best, and we are so humbled by each and every retreat at who has put their trust in us since 2021. Keep an eye out for upcoming retreat dates here (plus be sure you’re on our email lists) and keeping owning your health like the kings and queens you are meant to be!
xo Anna
P.s. A special thank you to our sponsors of the weekend:
Carnivore Crisps (use code WHOLLY for 10% off your purchase at carnivorecrisps.com)
