7 Nature Retreats To Deepen Our Connection with Mother Earth

April 22nd is Earth Day, a valuable day dedicated to celebrating the connection of love between us and Mother Earth... In fact, the whole month of April is celebrated as Earth Month.

But today in particular is recognized as Earth Day to enhance our awareness of the beauty, fragility and irreplaceability of our planet. 

Mother Earth is not only a “home” that offers us the precious gift of life, but also a loving mother who generously shares her wisdom and infinite healing power with us. So, in honor of this meaningful day that reflects her majesty and compassion, we wanted to honor her by looking into some nature retreats that can help us connect with our planet in our own unique way.

These retreats transport us to a dimension where, in the rhythm of nature, we can cleanse our souls and release the heavy burdens of stress. They allow us to rediscover our true essence through the healing power of the natural world. Likewise, they help us support the health of our planet by incorporating sustainable methods that we can use in our daily flow and eco-friendly treatments that nourish our well-being.

Let’s embark on a journey to discover some of these nature retreats that take place in the healing spaces of our Mother Earth...With gratitude...

Ananda Spa, India - Ayurvedic Rejuvenation 

Rising like a temple from the Himalayan foothills, Ananda Spa invites us on a journey of well-being that blends the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with personalized cuisine, immune-boosting rasayanas and yoga practices. The holistic program is available for 7, 14 or 21 nights, depending on our needs, and includes daily pranayama sessions, Vedanta classes and hydrotherapy treatments, as well as panchakarma therapies and agni-boosting seasonal meals to restore our unique dosha balance. Taking its rejuvenating approach one step further with its inspiration from Mother Earth's energy, the retreat also encourages us to transform our compassion for ourselves and our environment into lifelong habits with wellness classes, cooking workshops and excursion tours of the mystical Kunjapuri mountain. Through Ananda's program, which touches all our angles, we can once again deepen our innate connection with the natural world.

Chiva Som, Thailand – Nature’s Embrace

In the inimitable tropical oasis of Hua Hin, Chiva Som weaves together the timeless therapies of nature with the ancient practices of Thailand to revitalize our body-mind-spirit balance in this 3 or 5-day nature retreat. From herbal Thai massage to grounding foot rituals, bamboo massage to balneotherapy, the program tailors each experience to our unique needs through personal health consultation and physical analysis, while inviting us to discover the pristine jungle through guided meditation, paddle the vast waters with canoe training and witness the lush beauty of the organic garden. This retreat allows us to rekindle our connection to the earth while fostering inner unity and harmony, so that we can embrace nature with a renewed sense of purpose and love.

Euphoria Retreat, Greece - Inner and Outer Glow

Nestled in the mountains of the legendary Peloponnese Peninsula, Euphoria Retreat aims to reflect the exquisite radiance of our beauty from the inside out with a 3, 5 and 7-day program that fuses the elements of nature with ancient therapies. Incorporating innovative practices such as 3GL Plus and body bioimpedance analysis with holistic healing methods like aroma massage, five element balancing therapy, mind detox and Reiki, this transformational retreat promises to deepen our self-love with our authentic beauty. Featuring also meditative practices that tap into our soul and gentle exercises for inner balance within its mysterious nature, this program can lead us into a more harmonious and fluid relationship with Mother Earth.

Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda, Italy - Discovery

Uniting the splendor of nature with exclusive treatments from the Lefay Spa Method, this 3-night discovery retreat is designed to stimulate our vital energy while inspiring a more conscious approach to life. From energetic facials and body treatments in the stunning panorama of Lake Garda to activities that focus on blockages in our meridians, from personalized phytotherapy to cryotherapy, everything is dedicated to unleashing the infinite life force within us. Allowing us to cleanse the tiring effects of modern life thanks to its breathtaking nature, this retreat is one of the pinnacle examples showing that change starts from within.

Ricmond Nua Wellness & Spa, Turkey - Immunity Boost

Richmond Nua in Sapanca is a destination spa that marries the vivid shades of green and the ethereal tranquility of blue with a wide range of treatments to replenish all aspects of our well-being. This retreat program is devoted to restoring our resilience, which has been weakened by isolating ourselves from nature and getting caught up in the hectic pace of modern life. The retreat includes a personalized balancing nutrition program, yoga and meditation exercises to stimulate our parasympathetic system and balance our circulation, and outdoor activities that enable us to breathe in the unspoiled nature, and can be enriched with the spa's numerous facial and body treatments, invigorating bath therapies and relaxing massages. Adding convenience to its nature-immersive allure with its proximity to Istanbul, this program can be the perfect way for us to achieve a more serene, resilient and connected self, both physically, mentally and spiritually.

Sen Wellness Sanctuary, Sri Lanka - Golden Summer 

Sen Wellness Sanctuary, where eco-friendly architecture intertwines with unspoiled nature, invites us this August for a 9-day wellness retreat full of self-care, balancing and calm through natural beauty. Created for groups, the program is personalized upon arrival under the guidance of our resident Ayurvedic doctor. The retreat includes not only dosha-specific Ayurvedic treatments, acupuncture and osteopathy sessions, but also spiritual rituals like sunrise and sunset yoga, experiential workshops to support consciousness shifts, Fire and Cocoa ceremonies, and Buddhist Monk-led sound healing. Set against the backdrop of soft golden sands and the energetic waves of the Indian Ocean, we can sail on a transformative journey with our soul companions to reclaim the light of love and hope in our nature at this humble sanctuary integrated with the Rekawa Nature Reserve.

Six Senses Kaplankaya, Türkiye - Discover Yoga

Overlooking the turquoise waters of Milas, Six Senses welcomes us to experience a world of balance, harmony and mindfulness with this program, available for 3, 5 or 7 nights. Adapting daily hatha yoga exercises that encourage calming the mind, strengthening the body and harmonizing the spirit with nature, tailored for beginners and experienced practitioners, this comprehensive retreat also features pranayama and meditation sessions, Six Senses signature massages, traditional Turkish bath and Kundalini Balancing Therapy, depending on the length of stay. Thanks to this serenity-filled program that reveals our intuitive power, it is quite possible to internalize the compassionate flow of nature in our lives.

We have shared some prominent nature retreats where Mother Earth breathes vitality into our life force, sense of harmony and self-love. We wish it to be conducive to transformative journeys where you embrace unity... 

Happy Earth Day.