3-Day Burnout Recovery & Animal Sanctuary Wellness Retreat in New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Day-to-day running of the retreat is built around animal-assisted therapeutic sessions rather than a packed activity schedule. Guests spend daily time with the sanctuary's rescued horses, dogs, cats, and farm animals — that's the centrepiece, not a side activity. Around it you get the space and quiet to reset: time on the sanctuary grounds, meals taken with the group, and accommodation on site so you're never far from the animals you're working with. The retreat leader confirms the facilitator team ahead of your stay, so you'll know exactly who is guiding your particular dates before you arrive.

What makes this different from a standard wellness weekend is that the animals are the programme. These aren't horses brought in for a session; they live on the sanctuary grounds and have their own histories. Angel's Animal Sanctuary runs this retreat alongside a grief and loss programme and a horse-based soul reconnection retreat, which is a fair indication that the facilitators know how to work with people in difficult periods, not just people on holiday. If you're looking for a silent meditation schedule or a fitness bootcamp, this isn't it — it's slow, animal-led, and emotionally focused.

Location-wise, New Smyrna Beach sits on Florida's Atlantic coast south of Daytona Beach. The sanctuary itself is a quiet, private property, and full directions and travel guidance are shared once your booking is confirmed. It's a coastal setting with warm weather for most of the year, so time outdoors on the grounds is realistic even outside high summer.

The retreat runs for 3 days. Exact arrival and departure dates are confirmed with the retreat leader when you book, along with the package you've chosen. There are seven packages listed, ranging from a private luxury tent at USD 2,000 per person to a private pool house or guest room at USD 2,500–3,000 depending on single or double occupancy. Because the retreat is private and capacity is limited by the number of rooms, the practical group size is small — you'll spend your time with a handful of other guests, not a crowd.

Booking is done by request: you send your preferred dates and number of guests, no payment is taken upfront, and the leader confirms availability and the final total directly with you. Cancellation terms are set by the retreat leader and confirmed before you pay anything. Meals are tailored to the group, so if you have dietary needs, tell them at the point of enquiry and they'll confirm what's possible for your dates.

What's included

- 3-day retreat at Angel's Animal Sanctuary - Accommodation on site (room type depends on package chosen) - Daily therapeutic sessions with rescued animals - Meals tailored to the group, dietary needs catered for - Guided sessions with the retreat facilitator team - Access to the sanctuary grounds and pool - Full directions and travel guidance on confirmation

What's not included

- Travel to and from New Smyrna Beach, FL - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Optional upgrades and extras - Items not confirmed by the retreat leader for your dates