The Art of Rest retreats
rest residencies around the world
Our retreats are designed around a simple idea: when the nervous system softens, the whole human reorganises. Through sound, movement, sensory ritual and stillness, we create unhurried spaces that invite the body to return to itself.
These retreats are not about escape — they’re about return.
Return to slowness, to presence, to breath, to the quiet intelligence of the body.
Each program blends sound healing, breathwork, somatic grounding, fascia-informed movement, creative ritual and seasonal nourishment to support deep rest, sleep, and emotional regulation.
We consider beauty to be part of the medicine — the ceramics, the landscape, the light, the silence between sessions. Every element is intentional, sensory and paced to allow the body to exhale.
Our retreats are small, intimate and beginner-friendly.
You don’t need prior experience — just a curiosity for depth over doing.
Because you don’t need more content — you need more space.
Because slowness is sacred.
Because softness is strength.
Because beauty can rewire the nervous system.
Because the body knows what to do when given time.
moments from retreat
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floating sound bath (signature Mellow Habits experience)
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guided breathwork & gentle somatic movement
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seasonal meals
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connection
sample flow of the day
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a slow, welcome with a tea meditation
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a somatic practice to gently arrive in your body
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our signature ritual — immersive water and sound experience
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to lie down, journal, sip tea or simply breathe in the forest air
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a nourishing vegetarian meal prepared with love. quiet, beautiful, and unhurried.
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no track. no pace. just grounded stillness in nature, guided by breath and presence.
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a quiet, reflective activity
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a final, reclined sound bath to gently seal the day
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receive your take-home ritual objects and close
Our retreats are built around four pillars:
Sensory Depth
sound, touch, light, scent, temperature, tonalitySomatic Grounding
nervous system downshifts, breath, fascia, movementCreative Ritual
inquiry, journaling, tea, texture, materiality, makingRest as Longevity
sleep pathways, resilience, parasympathetic activation
location + bookings
Multiple locations and dates
FAQs
how do I book?
Our retreats are intimate and intentionally limited in numbers. To secure your place, email rest@mellowhabits.com
Do I need experience with sound, movement or mindfulness?
No. Our retreats are guided, sensory and beginner-friendly.
Can I come alone?
.Yes — and many do. Everything is optional. You can share, participate quietly, or simply observe.
What’s the cancellation policy?
Please see each retreat page as cancellation options can vary depending on location and supplier commitments.