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The Digital Detox Retreat

June 23 - 26, 2025

Escondido, CA, United States

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Hosted By

John Quirk

502 followers

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3 nights, 4 days

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16 person retreat

Highlights

  • Breathwork

  • Meditation

  • Yoga

  • Cold plunging

Details

Reconnect with Yourself, Find Clarity, and Recharge Your Soul Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant noise of the digital world? It's time to unplug, unwind, and reconnect with your true self. Our Four-Day Digital Detox Retreat offers a unique opportunity to escape the distractions of everyday life and immerse yourself in a healing experience designed to rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit. What to Expect: Holistic Wellness Practices: Experience a variety of transformative activities, including breathwork, meditation, sound baths, and guided reflection sessions. These practices will help you center your mind, restore your energy, and cultivate a deeper sense of inner peace. Nourishing Cuisine: Enjoy wholesome, nutritious meals crafted to fuel your body and support your wellness journey. Our menu is designed to nourish you from the inside out, providing the perfect balance of energy and vitality. Serene Environment: Escape to a peaceful, tranquil setting where nature’s beauty serves as the backdrop for your healing journey. Our retreat space is carefully chosen to foster relaxation, quiet reflection, and deep connection. Supportive Community: Join a like-minded group of individuals who are also on a path of self-discovery. This is more than just a retreat; it’s an opportunity to build meaningful connections and share your journey in a safe, supportive space. Experienced and Caring Facilitators: Our team of wellness experts is dedicated to guiding you through your detox journey. With years of experience and a passion for helping others heal, they are here to ensure your experience is transformative and supportive. No Devices: In a world that constantly demands our attention, it can be hard to find space for ourselves. Our retreat allows you to break free from the digital chaos, restore your inner balance, and realign with your authentic self. By stepping away from technology and distractions, you'll have the space to reconnect with your body, intuition, and purpose. What You’ll Leave With: - A deeper understanding of your true self - Clarity on your path forward - Tools to maintain balance and presence in your daily life - Renewed energy, focus, and peace of mind Join us for this transformative retreat and experience the profound impact of a digital detox. It’s time to unplug and step into your best self.

Location

Escondido, CA, United States

Escondido, located in San Diego County, California, is a city known for its rich agricultural roots and vibrant cultural scene. Nestled in a long valley in the coastal mountains of Southern California, it boasts a diverse population and a mix of urban and natural environments. The city is renowned for attractions such as the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, a large wildlife preserve where visitors can observe animals in open habitats. Escondido also offers a historic downtown area with galleries, restaurants, and shops, alongside parks and lakes that provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Its Mediterranean climate adds to the allure, making it a pleasant place for both residents and visitors year-round.

Venue

Cactus Blossom Retreat

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Enjoy some time away at this breathtaking and serene 4.5-acre property surrounded by mountains, blooming cacti, soaring hawks, and avocado groves. Only 40 minutes from San Diego airport, this is the ideal environment for sparking your joy, awakening your intuition, feeling inspired, and living your purpose. Whether it’s a solo adventure, girl’s weekend, silent retreat, property rental, or one of our signature events, Cactus Blossom Retreat is the perfect place to awaken the magic within you

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Private Room

2 Rooms Left

Private room for 1

$1,700 USD total

Double Room

2-person shared room

$1,400 USD / person

Bunk Room

5 Spots Left

5-person shared room

$700 USD / person

Private Master Suite

1 Room Left

Private room for 1

$3,000 USD total

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All of the accommodations are fitted with hotel quality beds, linens and amenities.

Meals

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Meals provided

Brunch · Dinner

Diets catered

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

Our chef lives on a private family-owned farm and sources local organic ingredients where possible. The cuisine is plant-based with options to add animal proteins. We serve daily brunch and dinner with snacks in between and our food is always a huge hit!

Schedule

This retreat is for you to fall in love with yourself all over again. Before we are ready to receive love from another, we must love ourselves first. This retreat has been carefully curated to include our favorite wellness practices with an emphasis on teaching you how to put yourself first. Be a little selfish on this retreat. Indulge in self-care in a way that feels nourishing yet fun, with a hint of challenge. Meet other solo travellers who are also interested in learning about things like attachment styles and even dating strategies for conscious singles. Become the dream partner you wish you had, and watch how you attract the person of your dreams. On our retreats, you’ll have the opportunity to experience a range of science-backed techniques for becoming more powerful and happy than you have ever been. We take the woo-woo out of holistic health and give you a formula for health and happiness that you can take with you. This includes: A personal touch - We keep our retreats intimate with less than 20 people per retreat. We also take the time to get to know you and your specific challenges and desired outcomes to tailor an experience that is perfect for YOU. Digital Detox - When was the last time you took a few hours off from your phone, let alone a few days? By getting off of your to-do list, your timeline, your social media feeds, and your dopamine crutch, you’ll get a much-needed reset for your brain and nervous system. You’ll also experience what it’s like to be truly present in what you’re doing. Powerful classes and workshops - We’ve taken the most powerful holistic health practices and whittled them down into a simple yet powerful schedule of classes and workshops. We don’t dogmatically tell you to subscribe to one technique, but rather, we lay out a buffet of things for you to try so you can see for yourself what works for your unique challenges and lifestyle. Few retreats give you the opportunity to experience so much hands-on learning in such a short time. Challenge = Change - Every great story of transformation involves a challenge. Stepping out of your normal, trying new things, and experiencing new ways of being are all prerequisites to true and lasting change. Fun - We demand that people have fun. You’ll hear tons of laughter on our retreats, laughter is truly medicine. We also know that if it’s not fun, you won’t want to do it or sustain it.

Testimonials

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I signed up for this retreat not really knowing what to expect but ended up with a life-changing experience. The success formula that John and his team brought fourth can be summed up with the following: Digital detox, deep/profound meditation, Immunity building cold plunges, And a social dynamic that gives accountability, love, and FUN! John brings and authenticity that I think is rare to find in this sector. Highly highly recommend!

Eric Huml, US

The digital detox retreat was absolutely superb from the venue/accommodation and delicious wholesome food to the yoga, breathwork, meditation, and (gasp!) cold plunge. John is a down to earth, caring and inspiring leader who walks the talk. Do yourself a favour and invest in a few days for YOU!

Carol Crow, Canada

I waited a week before posting a review and am happy to say this was the reset I needed! The entire experience exceeded my expectations and I’ve embraced the learnings , my own personal goals and connections with others. And the food…did I mention the food?? Chef Perla is amazing! Thank you John and team for an incredible experience and amazing memories. Much appreciated!

Lori Howe, Canada

Attended the Oct 2024 retreat in San Diego. It was a profound experience. The content and flow was exactly right. It's hard to know what to expect going into an experience like this but you will certainly get what you put in and if you spend the time are guaranteed to feel results that you can pull from and look back on for the rest of your life. Really grateful to have had this experience and for Johns facilitation.

Meredith Leung, USA

I’m so glad I chose SoCal Wellness Retreat as my first wellness retreat for a much needed break and it did not disappoint! What an absolute experience and exceeded my expectations, from the moment I stepped in the location John and Amanda welcomed me with open arms. Everyone was really nice, genuine and supportive and made new good friends. The Yoga, breathing exercises, meditation, cold plunges, group sessions was amazing and truly transformative. My favorites are Yoga, breath works and meditation that I will incorporate in my day to day routine. Oh the foods! Chef Perla is such an angel, thank you for making us all the delicious, clean and nutritious meals. Thank you John and team! I highly recommend this wellness retreat to everyone, I will be back.

Maricris Juarez, Argentina

Such an amazing, transformative experience! The food was fantastic, and all of the activities were truly transformative. I absolutely loved the breath work, yoga and meditation. I was nervous about the cold plunge, but did it! Everyone was so very supportive. Chef Perla, John, and Amanda are all wonderful, amazing people. I highly recommend and would not hesitate to book another retreat! Thank you so much!

Rebecca Samuels, USA

What an absolute incredible experience! A weekend filled with learning new tools for wellness, including breath work, meditation, yoga, cold plunging, and a little therapy work to top it off. Made lifelong connections with some amazing women. And John, Amanda, and Perla were a fabulous team that truly put their heart and soul into it to make it such a special experience for all of us. Highly recommend this to anyone wanting to get away and better themselves!

Jennifer Butler, USA

Beyond excellent. I feel like my body and mind have been rejuvenated. The food not only tasted wonderful but gave me so much energy. I can see myself doing this retreat again in 6 months.

Barbara Donlan, USA

I went to the San Diego retreat in October 2024. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it surpassed all my expectations. John & Amanda were wonderful and guided us through the retreat the food was delicious and the whole vibe was very warm and welcoming. And the breathwork, yoga - and even the cold plunge - are suitable for any skill level. Highly recommend for anyone thinking about attending a retreat!

Jennifer Siegel, USA

Venue was gorgeous with beautiful sunrises and sunsets on the mountains. Nutrition program through chef Perla was incredible - thoughtful, tasty and a celebration of food and how it contributes to our wellness. Program (cold plunge, breathwork, meditation and yoga) was well timed for a good flow each day - I learnt a lot in a calm, safe space. Overall a very insightful experience, learning more about how to care for oneself in a mindful way. Bonus - connected with a lovely group of people that added to the experience - will stay in touch! Thank you John - your leadership to gather folks and provide a platform for meaningful connection and wellness focus (with the help of Amanda, chef Perla and Ohana (massage)) is much appreciated and had an impact on the whole group!

Nemelia Walker, USA

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Host

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John Quirk

San Diego County, CA, USA

Back in 2013 John was a stressed-out news reporter in New York City lacking in purpose and wanting to find more joy and meaning in his life. The best thing happened to him that year, he got fired from...

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Teaching for 3 years

Joined Insight Timer in Oct 2022

What's Included

Full four day program

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FAQs

Guest requirements

  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn, challenge yourself and grow!

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.