FAQs

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What is the Healing Your Terrain Retreat?

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Who is this retreat for?

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This retreat is especially supportive for:

  • Individuals in cancer remission,  active recovery, and with chronic health conditions

  • Those seeking metabolic healing or terrain repair

  • People experiencing stress, burnout, or chronic inflammation

  • Caregivers needing restoration

  • Anyone seeking a grounded, science-informed healing experience in nature

You do not need prior experience with fasting, sauna, or breathwork to attend.

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Is this retreat a medical treatment?

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No. The Healing Your Terrain Retreat is not a medical program and does not replace medical care.

All practices are educational, supportive, and complementary to conventional and integrative medical care. Participants are encouraged to remain under the care of their healthcare providers and to consult them before attending, especially if undergoing active treatment or managing chronic conditions.

Many participants choose to receive optional medical therapies at Mindstream Integrative Medicine both during the retreat and for a week or 2 following the retreat. These therapies include integrative oncology consultation, IV vitamin C therapy, ozone therapy, mistletoe therapy, or mental health support.

How can I contact you?

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Is this retreat safe for cancer patients or cancer thrivers?

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Will there be fasting?

What type of food will be provided?

What activities are included?

Do I have to participate in everything?

What should I bring?

What is the environment like?

Is this a spiritual retreat?

How many people attend?

Can I attend if I am feeling unwell?

What makes this retreat different from others?

How do I register or ask more questions?

The Healing Your Terrain Retreat is a restorative, week-long immersion focused on metabolic repair, nervous system regulation, emotional release, and reconnection with nature. Hosted at Copper Beech Farm in Nashville, Tennessee, the retreat blends evidence-informed lifestyle practices with deeply supportive, nature-based healing experiences.

This retreat is designed to support the body’s innate healing capacity by improving the internal “terrain” through nutrition, movement, breathwork, forest bathing, sauna and cold plunge therapy, and more.

You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

Yes—this retreat was intentionally designed with cancer patients and cancer thrivers in mind.

Practices are:

  • Optional and adaptable

  • Trauma-informed

  • Supportive of energy conservation

  • Focused on nervous system regulation and metabolic resilience

That said, each participant’s health status is unique. We recommend discussing attendance with your physician if you are currently in treatment, immunocompromised, or managing complex medical conditions. We are also happy to connect with your care team to answer any questions they might have.

Fasting is never required.

Educational sessions will cover:

  • The science of fasting, autophagy, and how to combine this with treatment

  • Time-restricted eating

  • Fasting-mimicking approaches

  • How to safely support metabolic repair without stressing the body

Participants may choose gentle overnight fasting, modified fasting, or full nourishment depending on their needs.

Meals, with foods sourced from local farms as much as possible, are designed to be:

  • Anti-inflammatory

  • Nutrient-dense

  • Metabolically supportive

We accommodate many dietary needs, including:

  • Ketogenic-inspired

  • Plant-based

  • Gluten-free

  • Dairy-free

Please inform us of allergies or medical dietary needs during registration.

Activities may include:

  • Qi Gong, gentle movement and walking in nature

  • Sauna and cold exposure sessions  (optional)

  • Breathwork and HeartMath-style coherence practices

  • Emotional release and stress reduction sessions

  • Educational talks on metabolic terrain and healing

  • Forest Bathing, Sound Bath, Creative Workshops

  • Quiet reflection, journaling, and rest

Everything is invitational—you choose your pace.

Absolutely not.

Rest is considered a core healing practice. Participants are encouraged to listen to their bodies and opt in or out of activities at any time.

Generally speaking, comfortable clothing for movement and rest, such as:

  • Walking shoes/outdoor footwear (this is on a farm, so plan for mud!) and indoor footwear

  • Swimwear (for sauna/cold plunge, if desired)

  • Journal

  • Personal supplements or medications

  • An open heart and a willingness to slow down

Copper Beech Farm is a peaceful 100-acre property surrounded by nature. Expect:

  • Quiet mornings

  • Fresh air

  • Open land and trees

  • Minimal technology

  • A deeply grounding atmosphere

This is an intentional pause from everyday demands.

The retreat is not religious.

While emotional and reflective practices are included, all experiences are grounded, inclusive, and respectful of diverse beliefs. The focus is on mind-body coherence, nervous system safety, and physiological healing.

Absolutely not.

Rest is considered a core healing practice. Participants are encouraged to listen to their bodies and opt in or out of activities at any time.

Many participants attend specifically because they are fatigued or depleted. If you are actively managing more serious health concerns that require active nursing or frequent hospitalization, we would suggest waiting until things are stabilized.

This retreat honors low energy states and emphasizes:

  • Gentle pacing

  • Restoration over exertion

  • Deep nourishment at all levels

Connect with us to explore if this retreat is right for you.

Metabolic and terrain-based healing principles

  • Cancer-informed energy management

  • Nervous system regulation

  • Nature-based recovery

  • Education you can apply long after the retreat ends

It is not about “doing more,” but about creating the internal conditions for healing.

The retreat is designed to create community and connection in a space that invites you to return.

Registration is available on our website.

If you have specific health concerns or questions, please reach out through our contact page—we are happy to support you in deciding whether this retreat is right for you.