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Brain Health Retreat

September 28 - October 2, 2026

Pacific Grove, United States

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Hosted By

Dean Sherzai

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4 nights, 5 days

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100 person retreat

Highlights

  • Expert-led sessions

  • Brain Health

  • Unique Location

  • Health and Wellness

  • Coastal immersion experience

  • Chef-curated plant-based meals

  • Daily yoga and movement

  • Evening bonfires & community

  • Clinical assessments available

  • Life-changing connections

  • Take-home brain health tools

Details

Led by Drs. Dean & Ayesha Sherzai, along with other world-renowned brain health experts 5-day full immersion at the stunning Asilomar Conference Grounds on the California coast All meals included: delicious chef-curated plant-based nutrition designed for lifelong health Daily yoga, guided coastal walks, and group workouts Evening bonfires and community connection activities Optional Comprehensive Clinical Assessments available: 1-on-1 consultations with the doctors Guests described it as “a family reunion for the mind” Free tools and resources to take away with you, to continue your brain health journey at home

Location

Pacific Grove, United States

Pacific Grove, located on California's Monterey Peninsula, is a charming coastal town known for its picturesque beaches, historic Victorian architecture, and vibrant marine life. It is famously home to the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, where thousands of monarchs migrate annually. With its quaint downtown, scenic walking trails like the Asilomar State Beach path, and proximity to iconic spots like the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Pacific Grove offers a serene and enchanting escape.

Venue

Asilomar Retreat Center

4.2 ★ 2378 Reviews

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Asilomar Hotel & Conference Grounds is located steps from Asilomar State Beach which stretches one-mile and is made up of rocky coves and a few sandy areas. The beach is popular with surfers, kayakers and offers beautiful views and walking trails. Asilomar State Beach is part of the Asilomar Marine Reserve due to its rich ecosystem and biodiversity, fishing is prohibited. The Asilomar area is home to the: Asilomar Coast Trail - 3/4 walking trail - Asilomar Dunes Natural Preserve - pedestrian boardwalk through 25 acres of a sand dune ecosystem Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary - Federal marine protected area spanning 276 miles.

Free Wifi

Free Wifi

Pool

Pool

Free Parking

Free Parking

Bathroom

Bathroom

Accommodation

Single Occupancy

Private room for 1

$1,320.24 USD total

Shared / Double Occupancy Room

2-person shared room

$883.92 USD / person

Retreat Access without Accommodation

For those who prefer to handle their own lodging arrangements

$2,695 USD total

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Asilomar Single or Double Occupancy options

Meals

Meals provided

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Diets catered

Vegan · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Vegetarian · Nut Allergy Friendly · Diabetic Friendly

Chef-curated Plant-based meals

Schedule

5-day full immersion at the stunning Asilomar Conference Grounds on the California coast All meals included: delicious chef-curated plant-based nutrition designed for lifelong health Daily yoga, guided coastal walks, and group workouts Evening bonfires and community connection activities Optional Comprehensive Clinical Assessments available: 1-on-1 consultations with the doctors

Testimonials

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“It was beyond my expectations. It just really put a lot of pieces of the puzzle together in very easy, doable steps. I already said I was coming back next year, and bringing my husband!”

Roxanne, USA

“The people here, the like-minded people, the community, the love and the family spirit, it's been beautiful. I'm 78. I wanna live to be 93. I want another 15 years. I wanna be healthy through that time, and everything here is helping me get to that goal.”

Tom, USA

“You've probably seen Dean and Ayesha on the internet, but when you get to meet them and you see their energy, it's even better than on the internet. It's so inspiring, and we're going home with ideas and a whole exercise plan. I highly, highly, highly recommend that you come!”

Sherry, USA

“I feel so joyful after four days of meeting a lot of new friends, making a lot of connections. Here I felt like I just had a brand new family that just is gonna keep expanding. The food was amazing. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The most delicious flavors.”

Dora, USA

“I was leery of coming because I wasn't sure I would learn anything, having been with them so long, and I learned a tremendous amount. We got the tools to do small, incremental changes.”

Brenda, USA

“Beautiful location. I just came because my wife was coming, but now I'm glad that I came. I think that I'm gonna be able to implement more exercise, and cook better food that will nourish me.”

Dennis, USA

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Host

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Dean Sherzai

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Dr. Dean Sherzai is a behavioral neurologist and neuroscientist whose career has centered on building and implementing models of behavior change at the community and population level. He is Professor ...

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What's Included

Led by Drs. Dean & Ayesha Sherzai, along with other world-renowned brain health experts

5-day full immersion at the stunning Asilomar Conference Grounds on the California coast

All meals included: delicious chef-curated plant-based nutrition designed for lifelong health

Daily yoga, guided coastal walks, and group workouts

Evening bonfires and community connection activities

Free tools and resources to take away with you, to continue your brain health journey at home

Accommodation (if booked together with the retreat)

Not Included

Lodging but we have a preferential rate with our host location

Flights and transportation

FAQs

Cancellation policy

The remaining balance for the retreat is due 60 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 60 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 60 days before the retreat begins.

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