Foundation of Life Retreat

Extreme health vitality in the Blue Ridge.

United States NC paid

Escape to the serene Blue Ridge Mountains for a unique detox and rejuvenation experience at the Foundation of Life Retreat. This center focuses on extreme health vitality through a distinctive nutritional protocol, combining fresh Raw Living Spirulina with Florida coconut water and organic cold-pressed green juice. You'll spend five days juice fasting, followed by a day of raw vegan cuisine, all designed to deeply cleanse and transform your digestive system. The Sapphire Falls Alchemy estate, with its stunning panoramic views, waterfalls, and private seven acres, provides a tranquil backdrop for this intensive program. Expect soaring ceilings, a large stone hearth fireplace, and total peace as you embark on a journey to saturate your cells with living nutrients.

Highlights

Unique 'intracellular living nutrition' protocol
Five-day juice fast with Raw Living Spirulina and coconut water
Stunning Sapphire Falls Alchemy estate venue
Detoxification protocols for digestive system transformation
Shuttle transportation from Asheville Airport (AVL)

Good for

detoxificationhealth and wellnessjuice fastingraw food enthusiastsnature lovers

Setting

The retreat is set high in the Blue Ridge Mountains at the Sapphire Falls Alchemy estate. This stunning location offers panoramic views of majestic mountainsides, thick forests, and natural waterfalls. With over seven private acres, guests can expect total serenity and peace amidst the natural beauty and rock-faced cliffs.

The practice

While not tied to a specific spiritual tradition, the Foundation of Life Retreat focuses on a unique health and wellness practice centered around deep intracellular living nutrition. The core practice involves a five-day juice fast, incorporating fresh Raw Living Spirulina, Florida coconut water, and organic cold-pressed green juices. This protocol aims to cleanse and detoxify the body, saturating cells with living nutrients and transforming the digestive system.

A typical day

A typical day at the retreat will involve the unique nutritional protocol, starting with fresh Raw Living Spirulina, coconut water, and cold-pressed green juices. The first five days are dedicated to juice fasting. The sixth day transitions to raw vegan cuisine. Specific daily schedules for activities or sessions are not provided, but the focus will be on the detoxification and rejuvenation process.

Accommodation

The Sapphire Falls Alchemy estate features exposed post and beam construction, soaring tall ceilings, and a large stone hearth fireplace, providing a comfortable and calming respite. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning.

What to bring

Given the focus on detoxification and the Blue Ridge Mountain setting, pack comfortable clothing suitable for relaxation and light activity. The average annual temperature is 16.2°C, with cooler winters, so layers are advisable, especially during the cooler months from January to February.

Address 190 Mica Court, Sapphire, NC, USA

How to get there

The Foundation of Life Retreat is located at 190 Mica Court, Sapphire, NC, USA. The center provides shuttle transportation to and from Asheville Airport (AVL).

Nearest airport: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) (32 km)

Shuttle transportation is provided to and from Asheville Airport (AVL) for guests.

Nearest city: Raleigh/Durham

Languages

English

Pricing

Pricing for the retreat starts from USD350. Specific details on what this price includes are not provided.

Climate

Climate Zone: Temperate

Best Months: Jan, Nov, Dec

Avoid: Jul, May, Aug

The retreat is located in an area with an annual average temperature of 16.2°C. Summers (July, June, August) are the warmest, while winters (January, December, February) are the coolest. The driest months are January, November, and December, while May, July, and August experience the most rainfall.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the primary focus of the Foundation of Life Retreat?

The retreat's primary focus is on extreme health vitality through deep intracellular living nutrition, employing a unique protocol of juice fasting with Raw Living Spirulina, coconut water, and organic green juices to cleanse and detoxify the body.

What kind of meals are provided during the retreat?

For the first five days, the retreat involves juice fasting with Raw Living Spirulina, fresh Florida coconut water, and cold-pressed green juices. On the sixth day, raw vegan cuisine is served.

Is transportation to the retreat center provided?

Yes, the Foundation of Life Retreat provides shuttle transportation to and from Asheville Airport (AVL) and the retreat center.

What amenities are available at the Sapphire Falls Alchemy estate?

The estate offers A/C in rooms, free Wifi, a sauna, towels, free parking, a hot tub, and coffee/tea facilities. There is also a yoga studio available.

What is the duration of the juice fasting period?

Guests will be juice fasting for five days, followed by raw vegan cuisine on the sixth day.