Weekend Detox Retreat in the Netherlands: Yoga, Juices and Forest Reset

The retreat takes place at a hotel in a forest setting in the Netherlands, which means you're not travelling far to get there — it's a realistic weekend escape for anyone based in the Benelux region or nearby. The programme runs across a weekend (typically Friday to Sunday, or Saturday to Monday depending on the departure), and the structure is built around three things: eating differently, moving gently, and resting.

Meals are the centre of the programme. You'll eat detox-friendly food — juices, soups, broths, salads, smoothies — with the aim of giving your digestive system a break while still getting vitamins, minerals and enzymes from vegetables and fruit. Coffee and alcohol are off the table for the duration. Water intake is encouraged, around 2 to 3 litres a day, plus herbal teas and broth. There are workshops on nutrition and healthy eating during the weekend, so you're not just following instructions, you're learning why the programme is structured the way it is.

Movement is kept light. Yoga and meditation sessions run during the weekend, and there are guided walks in the forest. Beyond that, the hotel spa is available, and most people book at least one massage or sauna session. Some programmes include specific therapies like colon hydrotherapy, acupuncture or body treatments — these vary by departure, so it's worth checking what's included in the specific weekend you're looking at.

The retreat is aimed at people who want to try detoxing without a big time commitment. It's positioned as an introduction — less intensive than a full detox programme, but enough to feel the effects of a short, clean break. It suits people who are curious about cleansing, people who want a structured reset after a heavy period, and people who just want a quiet weekend away from screens and normal food habits.

What makes it different from a longer detox retreat is the length and the tone. Two or three days means you're not making a huge logistical commitment, and the programme doesn't demand extreme restriction. You eat, you move a bit, you sit in a sauna, you sleep in a hotel in the woods. That's the whole thing. It's a realistic starting point rather than a hard reset.

What's included

- 2 nights accommodation at a hotel in a forest setting in the Netherlands - All detox meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Fresh detox juices and broths throughout the day - Daily yoga and meditation sessions - Guided forest walks - Nutrition and healthy eating workshops - Access to the hotel spa facilities - Sauna or steam room session - Welcome drink and programme introduction - Water, herbal tea and broth available throughout

What's not included

- Travel to and from the hotel - Travel insurance - Optional spa treatments (massage, colon hydrotherapy, acupuncture, body treatments) - Personal expenses - Any meals outside the programme - Additional nights' accommodation - Airport or station transfers