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Wellness in the Wilderness

All Inclusive Wellness Retreat in Biscayne and Everglades National Parks

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  • February 28, 2026 - March 2, 2026

Locations: This event is taking place in both Biscayne National Park and Everglades National Park. The closest city is Homestead, FL.

Dates of Retreat: February 28th, 2026 – March 2nd, 2026

Requirement: Must be 21+ to participate.

Important Information:

  • Please read all the information below for more details on this retreat.
  • Payment plan available.

Participant

Early Bird Reservations

$ 850

Reconnect to nature. Reconnect to yourself.

Step into the heart of South Florida’s wildest places for a three-day retreat designed to reconnect you with the land, your body, and your story.

Hosted by Sydney Williams, author of Hiking Your Feelings: Blazing a Trail to Self-Love and founder of Hiking My Feelings/Wellness in the Wilderness, this immersive experience blends environmental stewardship, mindful movement, and self-discovery across Biscayne and Everglades National Parks. Participants will engage in meaningful service through a shoreline cleanup in Biscayne National Park, explore the unique ecosystems of South Florida by foot and kayak in Everglades National Park, and reconnect to themselves through guided reflection and community discussions.

From paddling the mangrove estuaries of Florida Bay, to wading through the ancient cypress domes on a guided wet hike, every moment is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and remember our place in the ecosystem. Mornings begin with mindfulness, evenings wind down under the stars to nourish both body and connection.

From your eco‑tent lodging and meals, park-to-park transportation, and guided support throughout the whole program, every detail is fully covered. Simply arrive, settle in, and let the retreat take care of the rest.

Whether you’re seeking purpose, healing, or simply a deeper relationship with the natural world, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to listen to yourself, to the land, and to the stories that live in both.

A Glimpse on What’s Ahead

Day 1: Arrival & Coastal Stewardship

We begin at Biscayne National Park with a warm welcome and time to connect as a group. A scenic boat ride through Biscayne National Park Institute takes us to Elliott Key for a purposeful shoreline stewardship activity that helps ground us in the landscape. By afternoon, we make our way to Everglades National Park and settle into our eco‑tents at Flamingo — our peaceful home base for the retreat.

Day 2: Immersion in the Everglades

We start the day on the waters of Florida Bay with a guided kayaking experience that offers a fresh perspective on the Everglades’ marine life and landscapes. In the afternoon, we step deeper into the wilderness on an immersive Cypress Dome wet hike, a truly unique way to explore one of the park’s most enchanting ecosystems. We end the day back at our eco‑tents, unwinding and reflecting beneath the stars.

Day 3: Exploration & Farewell

After breakfast, we pack up and head out for a final hike through the Everglades’ through other habitats, from pinelands to hardwood hammocks to wetlands. We close our time together at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center, sharing final reflections before parting ways.