Retreats in the United States

Retreats in the United States: short breaks, big landscapes

29 of the 50 retreats here run four days or fewer, built to fit a long weekend or a few days off. Shorter stays make it easy to try a format before committing to a week, and to drive rather than fly.

The largest groups are in California (12), Florida (6) and Colorado (5). California alone runs from desert hot springs to coastal redwoods and mountain lakes; Colorado's retreats sit high in the Rockies, where the thin air takes a day or two to get used to; and the Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina offer forest and quiet within reach of the East Coast.

By type, this page includes 30 wellness retreats and 7 yoga retreats. 46 of the 50 programmes here start between $230 and $3,330 per person, and the median starting price is $1,498. Check whether the price includes lodging and meals, since some retreats price the programme and the room separately.

Length

2–15 days

Median length

4 days

Starting prices, per person

$230–$3,330 (46 of 50)

Median starting price

$1,498

Prices are converted from each host's currency at the European Central Bank reference rate of November 3, 2026.

Before you book

• Visiting from abroad? Travellers from Visa Waiver Program countries apply online through the official ESTA site before they fly; others need a visa.
• For a mountain retreat, ask about the altitude and the weather, and pack layers: nights can be cold even in summer.
• Confirm what the price includes and how you'll get there: the nearest airport, and whether there's a shuttle or parking.

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