Alchemy by the Sea: Yoga and Wellness Retreat in Pensacola Beach

The retreat runs from Friday 25 September to Monday 28 September 2026. Check-in is at 4:00pm on the Friday and check-out is 10:00am on the Monday. Over the three nights you get daily beach yoga, a cold plunge excursion, a stand-up paddleboard yoga workshop, a crystal singing bowl sound bath, and a Mahjong for Beginners session. There's also a full moon beading party that's included in the retreat price.

The house is the centre of the trip. It has multiple balconies with Gulf views, a private backyard with a patio, outdoor kitchen and lounge space, a heated saltwater pool, a residential elevator, a yoga and meditation room, a luxury Mahjong space, and a large eat-in kitchen plus living and dining rooms. Turkish towels are provided for beach yoga, and mats, blocks and props are there for anyone who doesn't want to pack them.

Food is mostly plant-based. Breakfast is acai bowls and cold brew coffee from Bear Fruit Bowls & Coffee. The shared kitchen is stocked with fruit, snacks and lunch items. Dinners are gourmet and plant-based, with an optional add-on of fresh local seafood or chicken for $40. If you have a dietary need, the team asks you to email ahead.

What sets this apart from a standard yoga retreat is the house itself and the add-ons. You can book an on-site massage or a facial with Mi Amor Esthetics at a discount, or a private yoga or Pilates session. The Mahjong space is unusual — you can learn the game in a dedicated room. And because the house has a private heated saltwater pool and direct beach access, you're not shuttling between a studio and a hotel.

The retreat is led by the team at Pensacola Beach Yoga. The page doesn't list individual instructor names or certifications, but the schedule is built around daily beach yoga and workshops, so expect classes suitable for mixed levels. The house is in the heart of Pensacola Beach, steps from the emerald water, with restaurants and shops a short walk away.

What's included

- 3 nights' stay in a retreat house in Pensacola Beach, Florida - Vegan-friendly breakfast acai bowls and cold brew coffee from Bear Fruit Bowls & Coffee - Complimentary fruit, snacks, and nourishing lunch items in the shared kitchen - Gourmet plant-based dinners - Daily beach yoga - Cold plunge excursion (optional) - Mahjong for Beginners session - Stand-up paddleboard yoga workshop - Crystal singing bowl sound bath - Turkish towels for beach yoga - Yoga mats, blocks, and yoga props - Full moon beading party

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Airport transfers (can be arranged for an additional cost) - On-site massage (available at a discount) - On-site professional skincare and facials (available at a discount) - Private yoga or Pilates sessions - Seafood or chicken add-on for dinners ($40 upcharge) - Personal expenses