The days are carefully curated to balance activity with relaxation, ensuring guests feel both energized and nurtured. An example of day one would begin with an orientation and follow with a light hike, a sound bath and, for the proper finish, dinner and an engaging conversation led by the experts who hail from backgrounds such as The Ranch Malibu, Four Seasons and private chef teams.
Helmed by Calamigos Ranch chef and culinary director Rosie Mitchell, in collaboration with dedicated Renew Retreat chef Meredith Haaz, the meals alone deserve a proper introduction. “Nourishment is not an afterthought [here]—it is a ritual,” Mitchell explains. “I curated our plant-based menu to support athletic recovery, sustained energy and mental clarity, while honoring the deeper practice of mindful living.” Dishes range from antioxidant-rich chia pudding sprinkled with granola to hearty mushroom bourguignon atop creamy polenta—and the “too-good-to-be-true” chocolate donuts that, surprisingly, are healthy!
Renew Retreat culinary director Rosie Mitchell crafts healthy dishes that taste as good as they look, such as protein-packed chia pudding.
After an invigorating start, the rest of the retreat builds on a foundation of wellness, combining physical movement with mindful practices. Days two through five immerse retreat-goers in soothing massages, sweat-breaking HIIT, mindful meditation, and ultra-relaxing yoga and breathwork, with opportunities for health tests, cold plunges, saunas, and optional spiritual sessions—if they align with your practice.
“Renew Retreat Malibu incorporates and seamlessly blends fitness, mobility, nutrition and spirituality into one cohesive experience,” Deacy says. “During the retreat, guests will push themselves physically and mentally to reveal what they are truly capable of, and use that information to continue the work once they return home.”
As the fifth day winds down, the retreat intentionally carves time for guests to say farewell to new friends while slowly welcoming their renewed self back into the bustle of everyday L.A. living. You’ll leave refreshed and ready for the world, but reluctant to say goodbye!