The overall wellness landscape is turning green. As we continue to legalize cannabis globally, we are currently observing the rise of a new therapeutic travel market where luxury meets ancestral medicine, otherwise known as cannabis retreats. Cannabis retreats are no longer a fringe type of experience- they are a conscious, sophisticated wellness destination. 

The Strategic Process of Choosing a Cannabis Retreat

Once you find your cannabis retreat, you’ll  want to ensure that their wellness program is grounded іn solid wellness strategies involving plant therapy. Look for retreats that consider medical oversight, individualized dosage plans, and lengthy aftercare. The most effective cannabis retreats are those that have chosen to establish not just to promote cannabis microdosing knowledge but also mindfulness techniques to help them create a wellness habit that lasts beyond their time there.

Establishing the best value for your therapeutic dollar

Retention and an Optimizer Matrix:

• Stop medication 2-weeks prior to your induction
• Complete wellness questionnaire
• Clarified intention/goal for your experience
• Take-time off and time to complete an integration period

Cannabis retreat goers with the most experience will know from experience that being prepared equals maximizing the potential results. As a preferred facilitator for cannabis retreats, I recommend attending the retreat with specific aims for implementation instead of vague unease like ‘relaxing’.

Building on your experience

The integration post-retreat is essential for continuity. Moderated professional cannabis retreats provide ongoing structured programming for follow-up, including virtual coaching, outlining the participant’s microdosing schedule and peer check-ins. Without this integration, the majority of retreats will be forgotten in short order, even those that may have a even if participants had a “great” in-person experience

The primary integration tools: