Winter Immersive Retreat

Our Intention

The turning of the year invites us to pause—to listen more closely, breathe more deeply, and remember what really matters.

Becoming Refuge is a 4-day immersive experience for helpers, healers, leaders, and space holders—those who hold so much for others and are ready to begin the year from a place of restoration rather than striving. Through mindfulness, movement, and connection with the natural world, we’ll explore what it means to become a steady place within ourselves—an inner refuge we can return to and lead from.

This is not about reinvention—it’s about remembering. A quiet, intentional beginning to the year—rooted in community, compassion, and care.

This is a professionally curated experience that weaves expanded states of consciousness, trauma-informed practices, and integrative mental health into a supportive arc of rest, reflection, and reconnection. Space is limited for this intimate, trauma-informed, and professionally-held event.

Hosted by Dr. Nikki Davis—Living Refuge founder, clinical psychologist, and contemplative guide—alongside members of the Living Refuge Collective, this retreat offers space, guidance, and community for releasing what no longer serves you and reconnecting with what sustains you.

What To Expect

This is a retreat designed with equal attention to depth and joy. Every day offers a mix of meaningful inner work, nourishing connection, and experiences that awaken the senses.

You can look forward to:

🌿 Guided mindfulness, gentle movement, and reflective practices daily

🌿 A permaculture farm tour with hands-on activities (like juicing, foraging, or pickling)

🌿 Kayaking or boating through the lush St. Sebastian River

🌿 A group acupuncture + yoga nidra session, sound healing and nightly campfire gatherings

🌿 Optional ketamine-assisted session for eligible participants, with full preparation and integration (medical and mental health clearance required)

🌿 Access to sauna, cold plunge, and hot tub for contrast therapy and deep relaxation

🌿 Ample unstructured time to rest, journal, explore, or simply be

Some moments will be deep and quiet. Others will be lighthearted and even awe-inspiring. All will be held in a safe, supportive environment that invites you to reset your nervous system, release what’s been weighing on you, and return home with clarity and renewed energy.

Dates: October 16–19, 2025 at ChoZen Retreat in Sebastian, FL

Accommodations: Luxury lodging for one, two, or three guests with shared bathrooms

Rates: Starting at $1,950 per person for shared double occupancy; $2,250 for private rooms

Includes: All lodging, meals, private group activities, and access to on-site offerings

The Process

We are curating an intentional, small-group container—one where each person contributes to the safety, trust, and depth of the experience. For this reason this retreat is by application only.

How it works:

Complete the brief application form (link below)
We’ll contact you to schedule a short screening call
If you’re exploring the ketamine-assisted component, a medical intake will be conducted to determine eligibility
Upon acceptance, you’ll receive payment details and logistical information
A deposit is required at this stage to confirm your spot (payment plans available)

Application link

About Chozen

ChoZen Retreat is a sacred space nestled along the pristine St. Sebastian River, designed to inspire connection, reflection, and renewal. Rooted in a mission of sustainability and mindful living, this lush sanctuary offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty and wisdom of the natural world.

Spanning vibrant ecosystems of native flora and fauna, the land at ChoZen whispers a timeless invitation to slow down, reconnect, and reimagine your relationship with yourself and the environment. From quiet riverbanks to shaded forest trails, every corner of ChoZen is a reminder of nature’s power to heal and transform.

Here, mindful practices and intentional experiences blend seamlessly with the rhythms of the land, creating a space where growth feels organic, and balance becomes second nature. At ChoZen, you are invited not just to retreat, but to truly return—to the earth, to your center, and to a life of deeper meaning and connection.

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Becoming Refuge

Our Intention

What To Expect

The Process

About Chozen