Autumn scene with large orange-leaved trees along a waterfront path, fallen leaves covering the ground, and a calm body of water reflecting the trees.

THE CIRCADIAN RETREAT

Chester, Connecticut, USA

OCT 17-19, 2025

Imagine This: Your Journey to Balance and Renewal

Step into a serene retreat in Chester, Connecticut, just an hour from Westport, designed to help you escape the demands of daily life and reconnect with your inner rhythm during the fall foliage season. Our goal is to educate and coach to implement lifestyle medicine rooted in the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and guided by the Chinese body clock; this experience blends evidence-based practices for preventive care, longevity, and circadian rhythm reset to create a life of harmony and vitality.

Experience Evidence-Based Practices to Cultivate Qi - Flow of Energy

  • Morning Outdoor Qi Gong: Engage in slow, mindful movements that have been shown for over 2,000 years to enhance blood circulation, boost immunity, improve balance, promote the free flow of the fascia lines, and help awaken your body, mind, and spirit.

  • Gentle Flow Yoga and Meditation: Incorporate research-based practices that lower cortisol levels, improve flexibility, and support nervous system regulation, fostering a balanced yin-yang state. Suitable for all levels.

  • Body Clock Workshops: Learn in depth how to target strategies for promoting the health of 12 organs during their peak functional periods, including the role of lifestyle medicine in resetting your circadian rhythm.

  • Exploration of the Five Elements Theory: Gain insights into how the Five Elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—can inform lifestyle choices and emotional regulation, supported by studies on psychosomatic health.

  • Plant-Based Food Diet: Served daily meals on plant-based anti-inflammatory foods. This includes fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains, legumes, and beans. It emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods with moderate amounts of animal proteins.

  • Afternoon Recharge: Take a power nap to recharge, followed by a restorative siesta session to revitalize your energy. Calm your mind and restore balance with a soothing acupuncture treatment in a community clinic style.

  • Nature Immersion: Hike through the wildlife preserve adjacent to our retreat, immersing yourself in nature. Experience the proven benefits of forest bathing (Shinrin-Yoku), including lower blood pressure and heart rate, reduced anxiety, and improved sleep.

  • Positive Social Connections: Provide a supportive and compassionate environment for connecting with others through open communication and shared experiences, creating a sense of community and strengthening individual bonds.

Join us on this transformative retreat, and take good health into your own hands.

A cozy hotel bedroom with two beds, floral wallpaper, a window with curtains, a desk with a mirror and lamp, and an air conditioner.

Triple occupancy - SOLD OUT

    • 3ppl room with bath & amenities (Two-night stay in our beautiful Lodge)

    • Breakfast, lunch & dinner buffets (6 meals)

    • Use of facility & grounds

    • Facility-wide WiFi

    • Complimentary Tea

    • Yoga mats and blocks provided (feel free to bring your own)

    • Mediation Pillow

  • $930

    We will make every effort to accommodate your tripling request. If we are unable to do so, we can offer a single room upgrade for an additional fee.

    Refund Policy:

    • Cancellations made at least 90 days before the retreat will be refunded in the original form of payment, minus a $500 processing fee.

    • Cancellations made less than 90 days before the retreat are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions.

A hotel bedroom with a black metal four-poster bed with white bedding and pillows. There's a side table with a white lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and double glass doors with blue and white curtains leading outside. A wooden dresser with lamps and a mirror, and a blue armchair are also visible.

Double occupancy - SOLD OUT

    • 2ppl room with bath & amenities (Two-night stay in our beautiful Lodge)

    • Breakfast, lunch & dinner buffets (6 meals)

    • Use of facility & grounds

    • Facility-wide WiFi

    • Complimentary Tea

    • Yoga mats and blocks provided (feel free to bring your own)

    • Mediation Pillow

  • $980

    We will make every effort to accommodate your pairing request. If we are unable to do so, we can offer a single room upgrade for an additional fee.

    Refund Policy:

    • Cancellations made at least 90 days before the retreat will be refunded in the original form of payment, minus a $500 processing fee.

    • Cancellations made less than 90 days before the retreat are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions.

A cozy bedroom with a four-poster bed, armchair, side table with lamp, window with floral curtains, and a small desk with a chair and vase of flowers.

Single occupancy - SOLD OUT

    • 1 person per rooms with private baths & amenities (Two nights stay in our beautiful Lodge.)

    • Breakfast, lunch & dinner buffets (6 meals)

    • Use of facility & grounds

    • Facility-wide WiFi

    • Complimentary Tea

    • Yoga mats and blocks provided (feel free to bring your own)

    • Mediation Pillow

  • $1,030

    Refund Policy:

    • Cancellations made at least 90 days before the retreat will be refunded in the original form of payment, minus a $500 processing fee.

    • Cancellations made less than 90 days before the retreat are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions.

Meet Your Instructors

I'm Nina, your acupuncturist at the clinic. As a practitioner and certified yoga instructor and lifelong dancer, I have a deep passion for Chinese martial arts. After years of practicing Qi Gong, I'm excited to share my knowledge and experience with all of you. Let's make the most of life and embrace the present moment together!

Melissa Lemieux, is a holistic wellness professional. As an end-of-life doula, yoga and meditation guide, and Reiki master, she is here to support your healing journey. At Grace Farms Foundation in New Canaan, CT, she serves as Director of Wellness and Hospitality, advancing a mission that integrates nature, community, arts, justice, and positive change.

We are looking forward to seeing you!

A woman receiving acupuncture treatment, lying on a mat on the floor, with her arm extended while the practitioner inserts a thin needle into her wrist.
A sign on a wooden post indicating a certified wildlife habitat in a forested area, with trees and fallen leaves in the background.
Two women standing outdoors on grass, performing a stretching or exercise routine with their hands on their chest, surrounded by trees with fall foliage.
Room set up for meditation with colorful yoga mats, round cushions, and a singing bowl in a wooden-floored room with slanted ceiling and a window at the far end.
Living room with beige sofas, armchairs, a wooden coffee table, large windows, a round mirror, a table with books, and a large vase of white and pink flowers.
A landscaped yard with mulch and various plants, including hostas, next to a raised wooden structure supported by large tree trunks, with a parking lot and trees in the background.
Woman with long dark hair wearing a gray zip-up jacket, holding a tablet showing a diagram labeled 'Chinese Body Clock' against a plain white wall.
Interior of a rustic wooden event hall with long tables and chairs, chandeliers, artwork on the walls, and large windows.
Colorful assortment of fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and snacks arranged on a table.
Two women walking on a wooden trail in the woods during autumn, wearing matching sweatshirts and leggings, smiling and looking at each other.
Covered porch with wooden beams, brick pathway, black doormat, and a house with a red front door and windows, surrounded by landscaped garden beds with rocks and plants.
Two women practicing yoga outdoors on mats, sitting cross-legged near a pond in a forested area during autumn, smiling with hands in a meditative pose.
A woman standing outdoors in a wooded area with trees and shrubs, surrounded by fallen autumn leaves, arms raised and smiling.
A house with a tan exterior and multiple windows, surrounded by greenery and flowers in the foreground.
A woman practicing yoga outdoors on a yoga mat in a park during fall, standing in Warrior II pose with arms extended and looking to her left.
“Tell Me and I Forget, Teach Me and I Remember, Involve Me and I Learn”
— Benjamin Franklin