Spring Into Wellness Retreat with Vee Martinez

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Quiet can change a body. That’s where we start—stepping out of the city hum and into a garden where owls work the night shift and mornings begin with breath, not sirens. From that ground, we sketch a retreat designed for real life: simple practices, honest food, and space to explore healing without pressure or hype.

We sit down with healer and herbalist Vee Martinez to map the weekend: qigong at sunrise, a sound bath to reset the nervous system, and hands-on workshops that make health feel doable. V breaks down a rosemary infusion so anyone can make an antimicrobial, skin-friendly oil at home. Jill pairs that with a tour of permaculture basics—composting, crop rotation, companion planting—contrasted with plastic mulch, salt-based fertilizers, and the nutrient slide of industrial agriculture. The takeaway is direct: nutrient density starts with living soil, and you can taste and feel the difference.

We also open the door to thoughtful tech. Red light therapy earns a spot for its supportive effects on skin repair and mitochondrial function, plus gentle eye-rest routines with closed lids that mimic the best of sunlight. Add accessible gardening tips for small spaces, microgreens you can grow in a week, and a garden-to-table lunch that proves the point. The plan lands mid-May near the full moon at Gardens of Hope—family-friendly, accessible grounds, day passes or full-weekend camping, with a possible Temescal-style sweat to close for those who want a deeper finish.

If you’ve been craving a place to slow down, learn by doing, and meet a community that values care over quick fixes, this is your invitation. Subscribe for updates, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and tell us what workshop you want most—we’re shaping the weekend with your voice.

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