Spirit Springs Retreat

I called at thanksgiving asking some general questions. It turned out that the operator’s attitude was so awful, that it made us not even want to consider this business anymore. Ugh. To the operator: if you don’t want to work on thanksgiving, please don’t answer the call. Bad for business.

I have been to Sacred Springs 2 times in the past year. The retreat has helped me start to truly change my life. The juice cleanse is wonderful and healing. Spirituality, meditating and breathwork are part of the daily practice.
I am emotional and have conflict in my mind. I finally am thinking clearly and changing my life. I understand the connection between the mind and body and would not have without the help of Anjay. Meditating has become a daily practice, juicing a way of life and clear thinking a gift.
Anjay is truly like having a personal Yoda helping you understand life and how your thoughts affect your life. With Anjays coaching I am able to break through the clutter in my mind.
Its pretty difficult for this New Yorker to meditate but I am practicing and it is wonderful.
I would recommend Sacred Springs to anyone who wants to relax, detox, decompress, energize their lives and truly find out who they are and who they want to be.
Namaste

Yes. This is not the Four Seasons but that is not what I was looking for. If you want to go somewhere with a wonderful sense of timelessness and natural beauty, you have arrived. I have never felt more rested and taken care of then I felt at Sacred Springs. Lovely caring people who are there to help you heal and rest. The treatments were world class and life changing. I went to rest, heal my body through juice cleansing and clear my mind with the clarity breath work. I left feeling lighter on all levels. I lost 9 pounds off my body and 1000 pounds off my brain! Something shifted for me while I was there and I have been able to bring that mindfulness back into the everyday world. Many thanks to Andrzej, the owner of Sacred Springs, who guided me with his gentle loving hands and words to find deeper meaning in my life. Sandrine, Hanya, Matthew and Laura you made a very tired, overworked, stressed woman into a refreshed and centered happy person. Bravo! I will be back and back and back! Much love and peace to you all. Laurel

We spent four days here, absolutely enjoyed ourselves and would recommend to any of our friends that they should also visit.
That being said, Spirit Springs is a bit overpriced, the rooms and main house are not exactly Four Seasons material. We ended up getting a Groupon for this experience and the heavy discount seems like a much more appropriately priced option.
Would I go back and pay full price? Probably not. Do I regret spending the amount of money we did on this retreat, I definitely do not, at the discounted price, I would do it again.

Spent 4 days here in May. A very relaxing, peaceful place to get away and improve your diet and yoga practice. I had excellent one-​on-​one yoga sessions with Sandrine, who was able to take my practice to new levels in just 3 sessions. She also provides most of the meals at the retreat — which were very healthy and tasty, and happily shared her recipes and many cooking tips!

Life Changing and Everything I wanted and needed in a getaway. I have nothing but positive things to say. I spent 7 days doing the holistic healing juice retreat at the Four Springs location (there are 2 locations Sacred Springs and Four Springs). The rustic atmosphere reminded me of Enchanted April. The grounds were magical and beautiful and the treatments were nothing short of state of the art. (I highly recommend the Watsu if you’ve never done it.) The yoga classes were excellent and the juices were satisfying and cleansing. I even did a day of raw food on my last day and the food was so delicious it brought tears to my eyes. The experience has reawakened me on many levels and I have come back radiant and peaceful. I will definitely be back. Every one of my friends and family are remarking on the change. If you want to do a really powerfully effective detox and recharge for yourself, Do this!

This was my first spiritual retreat. This was also my first juicing experience. I went into my retreat with no expectations but left very fulfilled.
Here are the highlights:
1. This place is very peaceful. It is a little scary driving into it as you are on a dirt road and you feel like you are driving on someone else’s property to get there. Once you park and walk down to the main building you start to feel the weight of the world fall off your shoulders. There is an energy in this place that can’t be described.
2. Be prepared to relax. I know that sounds weird but there is not much to do which is a good thing. I went on hikes, read, journaled and meditated a lot (I am just learning how to quiet my inner roommate so it was very hard). In our technology driven, A.D.D society it is sometimes hard to be away from so much stimulation. I highly suggest the hammock by the stream. One of the most peaceful places I have ever been.
3. Prepare yourself if you are going to Juice. I actually started juicing a week before my retreat to help get my body ready for the weekend. Every morning for breakfast I had carrot, beat, apple juice to start my day for a week before I went there. I also gave up drinking and coffee for the week (which if you read my profile you will understand this was a HUGE sacrifice). When I got to the center my body wasn’t as shocked as it could have been which made things a lot easier as my body detoxed all of the good food and booze I had been drinking for the last 15 years.
4.Andrzej is amazing!!! Just being in his presence I felt more calm. I have never been on a spiritual retreat but to be able to live with a spiritually centered guru is such a treat. The conversations you have around the kitchen table or while you are watching spiritual movies is such an added bonus.
5. The treatment options. He asked me what I wanted to accomplish while I was there and what my expectations were. He also asked me what treatments I wanted. I went with the massage and the breath work. I loved my massage and the breath work was life changing. I just wish I would have had a chance to do the watsu massage and off site hot springs. The other people at the retreat while i was there could not stop talking about both of those experiences.
Lastly I want to make everyone clear that this is not a hotel experience. It is not like a camp where you have activities going on all the time. You are living with a spiritual guru for a week or a weekend in their house. Your sheets and towels are not changed everyday. There is no room service, etc. My room was in the main house so i shared a bathroom. I don’t remember if my door locked but I never felt unsafe (It is a spiritual retreat for God’s sake!). There are two small cabins on the property and if I ever did this again I would request to stay in one of those for more privacy. There is a living room where you can watch spiritual, thought provoking videos. I highly suggest «The Shift» and the Peaceful Warrior if you haven’t seen them.
I really loved my time and felt extremely refreshed after my stay. I would highly recommend you go!

Andrzej’s grounded spirituality infuses everything at Spirit Springs, from the daily meditation and yoga practice, to the wonderfully fresh juices and raw foods, to the beautiful pools and grounds, to the inspirational conversation and warmth of new connections. This was my 5^th time to Spirit Springs, and was by far the best experience yet. Do not miss the breathwork sessions, they are truly transformative. I recommend cottage #1 or the master bedroom in the main house. And don’t miss the power smoothies!

I have just completed the 6 night 7 day juice fast with Spirit Springs which I definitely recommend. It gives you a chance to really clear your mind and integrate all of the wonderful habits and the healthy lifestyle you participate in while there.
I have to say I am pretty pleased with the results. I was able to detoxify from my caffeine addiction and sugar cravings, which was my main purpose for the trip. Not to mention dropping a few pounds too which is always a bonus.
However, along the way, I also unexpectedly had some emotional and healing breakthroughs. I highly recommend partaking in the various services offered. Harbin is super fun as well!
The grounds at the retreat are calm and peaceful; the perfect place to get away and be surrounded by natural beauty. Not too crowded. Andrzej and the staff were great, catering to your personally designed retreat. Plus, you get to meet and hang out with the other guests, which at least during my stay, were awesome people.
Ultimately, I am walking away with a healthy glow, mental clarity, and a better understanding of myself. It has been a pleasant journey of self-​discovery. SS will provide a warm, comforting, and supportive environment for whatever reason you choose to go.

My friend and I bought our 2 night/​3 day juice detox packages for ~50% of the regular price on
. We both had mixed feelings about this place. It was acceptable at the price we paid but knowing what others pay if they buy at full price, I have a very difficult time justifying the cost. Overall I think this place has a lot of potential but there is work to be done to get there. I think that if Andrzej (the owner) hired someone to manage the business aspect of running the place, it will blossom. I would love to go back in a year or so and find some of the above issues addressed.
Here is our experience in detail.
Our biggest issue was that this is NOT a well run business and this manifested itself in many different ways. Here are some examples…
— On our first night all the staff disappeared after 4 pm without notice and there was no one to help us find our meals or ask questions. Luckily one of the guests that had been staying there for a week knew her way around and was able to help us out some. Still some of the meals we were supposed to have that night were never prepared.
— Cleanliness is an issue. Bathrooms/​showers are not washed well after each guest and you can see the dirty curtain and the build up on the shower walls. The kitchen is a bit of a mess with food stains on the floor, cabinets, etc.
— We were not offered some of the things that were advertised in the package such as a trip to Harbin for instance.
— We found the advertised package had misleading info. It made it sound like certain things were included but in reality there were not. Breathwork was one example.
— There is no concept of privacy protection. I found a binder with other guests’ private information sitting on the living room coffee table and later in the library.
— Overall I found that this place is not designed for «newbies». There was a short orientation when we first arrived but it did little to set expectations. I remember telling Andrzej several times that I had never been to a retreat, never done detox, not familiar with spirituality, etc. I found that it was difficult for Andrzej to understand my perspective and help me with expectations. I think this is partly his philosophy (go with the flow) but it just didn’t work for me. I think that Andrzej didn’t realize what sort of audience he would attract by posting these deals on bloomspot, trubates, etc.
— When I originally called to reserve our stay, Andrzej wanted to put me and my friend in one room. We wanted separate rooms and why shouldn’t we get that if we paid for two separate packages. When I insisted, Andrzej gave me a guilt trip pointing out that we are only paying half price. How inappropriate is this? Hr is the one who sold this deal at this price. Yikes! We did get separate rooms in the end.
— On our first morning Andrzej tried to cancel the yoga session. It seemed he just didn’t feel like it.
— In general this is a ‘go with the flow’ kind of place so forget about doing anything on a schedule. We didn’t find out about when some of our treatments were until 30 mins prior.
— I found Anjey to be difficult to connect with. I tried to keep an open mind but had a hard time appreciating some of his teachings and found some of them to be hypocritical. I think he is a fascinating man and I wish I could understand him better, but I think our communication styles simply clashed.
There were a lot of positives, however.
— The place is in a beautiful, peaceful setting. You are surrounded by nature, fresh air, and complete calmness.
— Holly (she was the only other staff member that was there during our stay) is extremely nice and accommodating.
— We got to see and smell the food Holly made for other guests and it looked and smelled amazing.
— Our juices didn’t taste very good and there was little veriety (we had a citrus based juice once in the AM and then grassy green juice the rest of the day plus some shots and miso soup), but we never really felt hungry.
— We each had two treatments. My friend had a regular massage and a Watsu, and I had reflexology and a Watsu massage. These treatments were the highlight for us. Ghania’s reflexology session was great, but nothing compares to my Watsu experience with Andrzej. I thought I would be uncomfortable for the reasons mentioned above, but I was able to completely let go and was absolutely amazed by the experience.
— You get to meet all kinds of amazing people while you are there. We clicked with another guest that was staying at the house and she ended up making our stay a lot more comfortable.
— Once the detox symptoms wore out, I felt great, even though our stay was very short.

So the proprietor sent me an email asking me why I felt the need to communicate with him via a third-​party (i.e. Unilocal). I replied to him that I wasn’t actually communicating with him, but writing a review for others who were looking for the services he provided. Since he seemed to want direct feedback I gave him some, with some concerns that I had left out of the review, including some safety issues that put two out of the four visitors at the time I was there in danger.
I have had no response from him.
Surprise!

Sprit Springs was a wonderful get-​a-​way for me last week.
The body and breath work I did with Alaya, Caitlin and Andrzej seriously brought me to a deeper connection with my body and Spirit then ever before. You have to go in the warm pool in the front of the property. It rests under tall, gushing, windy trees and I couldn’t get out of it for 3 hours. For me to unplug and go hiking, do yoga and be immersed in all things living is a miracle. Btw, I didn’t do the juice detox as that is not my thing (though I did have a taste and it was much more fulfilling than expected-​maybe next time!). The food is gourmet and I have since bought a raw and a vegan cookbook. Low and behold I ate more than I normally eat at a meal because it was that good! The only bad thing I can say is that they’re too far away. Seriously, I thought I would cry leaving them. But if I learned anything it is… that it all resides within anyway.
This trip is everything you make of it. Have a blast.

I was looking for a quick getaway and consider myself fortunate to have found Spirit Springs. My three day retreat and juice fast was great at helping me clear my mind and body, relax, and get some perspective.
The Satsang breathwork and Watsu bodywork with Andrzej were fantastic and left me feeling more in touch and thinking about things in a new way. Morning yoga sessions with Caitlin were refreshing and a great start each day.
The Spirit Springs grounds were gorgeous with an infrared sauna that overlooks trees and the spring, a contemplative coi pond, well placed lounge chairs and hammocks, and a hot tub. My favorite part about the property was the Watsu pool which overlooks the larger swimming pool. The Watsu pool is heated with a small waterfall. I could have happily sat in that pool for days, soaking up the surrounding trees. It was pretty magical.
I returned to San Francisco with a better sense of awareness, empathy, and intuition. I’ve ordered a few raw food cookbooks and can’t wait to try whipping up some raw meals!

If you are looking for healing land and warm professional support, this is the place for you. Andrzej and the staff are beyond accommodating. This place has the comforts of home– a warm and inviting place to rejuvenate, transition, and reconnect with your Self. The food is amazingly tasty and the green juice is the best around! No, really. I can’t find green juice like it, even fresh. Just getting the recipe is enough reason to visit. Whether you are choosing to eat or juice fast, the selection of nutritious options are delicious and fresh. I’ve stayed here in winter, spring, and summer and each season has its own beauty to share. It is cozy inside and enchanting with snow outside. The warm sun and green all around is uplifting in Spring. And Summer just means more activity outside, frogs singing, stars aglow in the evening, and lots of playing in the majestic pool, infrared sauna, or hot tub. If you are looking for just a spa setting, this may not be a place for you. This is a place for spiritual transformation and deeper inquiry. Pampering is available in the form of various types of bodywork and gourmet food. I recommend massage with the sweet Alaya and breathwork with Andrzej as your gentle, steady guide for your healing time at Spirit Springs.

Thanks to SS for an unforgetable week. My adult daughter and I sought some time together to reconnect, lose some weight thru juicing and for her to quit smoking. We did all these but so much more. The beauty of the setting, the meditiation and the meditative seculsion along with Andrzej’s soothing and dignified presence combined with his warm hospitality made for a heart-​opening experience. We left feeling something important had happened to each of us and to our relationship. I need more stars… many more.

Can I say? I am plotting my next escape to SpiritSprings, I went over the New Year to release «the past» and renew my spirit and body. Andrzej has created a space where you can renew, rest, rebuild, and love you. His beautiful world and home allowed for me to accomplish my goals. If your intention (s) are clear Watsu, Breathwork, Reflexology by Ghania, and the Hot Springs (bathing suit optional) will help you create a world of your own. I agree with all the other Unilocal posts. I am so blessed to have experienced the beauty of this peaceful, loving, and quiet retreat. See you soon!!! I miss my room Andrzej!!!

Thank you Andrzej for your hospitality, wisdom, healing and limitless spirit. This trip to Spirit Springs Retreat has been one of the most profound experiences in my life. I have begun with a 3 day juicing detox and slowly transitioned into eating raw foods (were so surprisingly delicious) for 4 more days: it all ended in my transitioning into a completely different way of eating which I carried back home and still practicing. No more cravings, mood swings, fatigue and fog! Just clarity!
Andrzej is a gifted spiritual teacher and healer and a Breathwork practitioner, thanks to him I left sooo healed and still carrying peace and harmony with me everywhere… infinite gratitude to you Andrzej!
The grounds are absolutely gorgeous, the cottage rooms by the creek are so peaceful and quite, the main house rooms are amazingly cozy too (esp the master bedroom with jacuzzi tub!!!) I took a hike at the property uphill and downhill, the views are stunning and you can sense how clean the air is with your whole being. The grounds have some special vibrations of energy!
Come to this retreat!!! you will be renewed!
Peace and love,
Irina

We went to this retreat to just get away and have a break from our daily routine. Anjay made us feel very comfortable and it felt like we had known him for a long time. We had a great time doing yoga, Kundalini meditation and the meditative dance. We opted for the 3 day juice fasting and never felt the need to eat solid food anytime during the fast. We felt energised all the time during the fasting and ever after fasting. The juices were to be consumed at a specific schedule. The green juice, red juice, potassium broth, fiber juice, hot bomb– were all very nourishing. Other than the juice fasting, they have a fixed schedule during the day for yoga, breath work and Kundalini meditation. They provide reasoning and logic to everything you do and it makes you feel that you are in the right hands. Apart from this they have sauna and a jaccuzi on their property which you can use any time. There are other awesome healing options like watsu, breath works, spiritual counseling which you can try if you are not pressed for time. We did try their massage and it is incomparable to the one which I have at my regular spa.
They have beautiful hiking trails on the property and a lovely stream running near the cottage. You can hike around the place or just read a book sitting on a bench near the stream. They have a wonderful collection of books on topics of health, philosophy, spirituality, travel, juicing and food preparation. They also have many magazines in the reading area. Everything is cosy and comfortable and feels like it is your own home and is a lot more than a bed and breakfast. They only take 4 – 5 people at a time and we got to meet some wonderful people during our stay. The bathrooms in the house and the cottage is shared but we never faced any issues. They have 3 very friendly cats who provide a lot of comfort when you are sitting in the living room. Overall a great experience.

Retreat specializing in detoxification through gourmet raw food and juice fasting. Providing private retreats, Spirit Springs is highly adaptable to your own personal schedule – it is what you make of it, but they provide all the elements to have a wonderful experience.

I found Spirit Springs when I was in search of a vacation just to get away from all the craziness and perhaps get to know myself a little better. They tailored my 7 day retreat to EXACTLY what I wanted and then were absolutely flexible when I got there as my desires and curiosities changed. The location was unbeatable; couldn’t help but feel at peace just on the drive up even. My personal cabin along the creek was ideal and the sound of the trickling water was so nice to fall asleep and read to. The scheduled one on one sessions (my retreat was tailored to include breath-​work, Watsu, massages, yoga, etc) were so eye opening and incredibly rewarding. The providers (Ashanna, Andrezj and Yvana) were so comforting and with my invitation, they helped stretch my mind and heart in ways I didn’t know it could stretch. And they were just plain fun to be with and get to know! And of course the food– I chose a mixture of raw/​cooked food which was ridiculously tasty and beautiful. Every meal seemed right out of Café Gratitude, but even better! So, yes– my retreat exceeded any pre conceived expectations and I would even go as far to say that elements of it were life changing.