Oceanfront Weight Loss & Nordic Spa Detox Retreat in British Columbia

The Transformational Weight Loss Retreat at Manna House represents the pinnacle of results-oriented wellness programming, designed for those serious about achieving lasting change. Over eight days, you'll engage in a comprehensive detoxification protocol that addresses weight loss from multiple angles: cellular cleansing through raw organic nutrition, toxin elimination via infrared and traditional sauna therapy, metabolic enhancement through thermal cycling, and deep relaxation through massage therapy.

The retreat's foundation is a carefully structured raw food cleanse featuring six daily liquid nutrient extractions—powerful smoothies crafted from over 30 organic ingredients including fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. This approach floods your body with concentrated vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and phytochemicals while giving your digestive system a complete rest. The alkalising effect of these nutrient-dense extractions supports your liver's detoxification pathways, helping to mobilise and eliminate stored toxins, heavy metals, and environmental pollutants that often contribute to stubborn weight gain.

Complementing the nutritional programme is a complete Nordic spa experience featuring three distinct thermal therapy circuits. Your private garden sanctuary includes a Japanese 'Ofuro' cedar soaking tub and cold plunge pool available around the clock, while the oceanfront Scandinavian barrel sauna offers sweeping views across the water during your included sessions. Daily medical-grade infrared sauna treatments penetrate several inches into tissue, enhancing metabolic processes and particularly effective at mobilising fat-soluble toxins. The traditional hot-cold-rest cycle, repeated throughout your stay, triggers white blood cell production and brown fat activation—benefits that compound with each repetition.

Beyond the physical transformation, this retreat addresses the emotional and spiritual dimensions of health. Detoxification often brings unexpected emotional releases as organs cleanse—traditional Chinese medicine associates the liver with anger, kidneys with fear, and spleen with worry. The supportive environment at Manna House, combined with optional counselling and meditation guidance, provides a safe container for this deeper healing work. You'll leave not only lighter in body but clearer in mind, equipped with practical skills for maintaining your results and a renewed sense of purpose and vitality.

What's included

- 7 nights luxury oceanview ensuite accommodation (350+ sq. ft.) - 6 daily organic raw food liquid nutrient extractions (smoothies) - Green salad and fruit salad daily - Private garden with Japanese cedar hot tub, cold plunge, fire pit, and hammock - Daily medical-grade infrared sauna sessions - 3 oceanfront Scandinavian wood-fired sauna sessions - 1 massage therapy session (90 minutes) - Naturally alkaline Denman Island spring water throughout - Organic herbal teas, olive oil, sea salt, honey, vinegar, herbs, and spices - Organic soap, shampoo, and conditioner - Access to 2 private beaches with fire pit - Ninja SS101 Foodi Smoothie Maker in your accommodation - Island ferry pickup and drop-off (if required) - Private off-street parking - EV charging station access - WiFi connection - Robes and towels - Luggage storage

What's not included

- International or domestic flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees (if applicable) - Additional massage therapy sessions ($225 for 75-90 minutes / $285 for 120 minutes) - Additional oceanfront sauna sessions beyond 3 included (50/session) - Kayak rental ($40/4 hours or $65/day) - Canoe rental ($50/4 hours or $80/day) - Trail bike rental (5/4 hours or $30/day) - Personal counselling or meditation guidance sessions ($275/40 minutes) - Jyotish Vedic Astrology reading ($550) - Food surcharge for second guest sharing room ($600 for the week) - Gratuities - Personal expenses