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I was looking for a retreat due to accumulated stress and the need for solitude and cleanse. I chose this retreat as it offered an individual flexible program. I achieved full recharge of the body and mind.
Let me express my gratitude for welcoming and pampering me in your beautiful place. It definitely surpassed my expectations. I am happy with all the experience I got in Manna House - healing, relaxing, rejuvenating - from breathtaking sea view from my window, nourishing smoothies, warming bathtubs, detoxifying saunas to life-changing massage and astrology sessions. All this made a deep influence on my body, mind and soul.
I miss your care, as now I need to make food supplies myself ))
After the retreat I implemented Wim Hof breathing in my daily routine, switched to organic food and started group Tai Chi sessions. Feeling great so far. We even started thinking of moving to BC one day.
I wish you and Mitra all the best... You are doing great things!!!
Alla S, 4-night Raw Food Detox Retreat, stayed in Eagle View, April ‘24 -
Manna House is a haven for rejuvenation and relaxation. I highly recommend!
Manna House was a wonderful retreat experience. Mark, the owner was very kind and checked in through text regularly to ensure everything was ok, while maintaining guests' privacy.
The Ocean Sauna and fire pit were my favourite part of the experience. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts were always available in quantity.
Vera S, 4-night Raw Food Detox Retreat, stayed in Ocean Spray, April '24 -
Now the food…it was amazing—so much variety that we were excited to decide what we’d prepare every meal. Keep in mind you make your owns shakes and salads which we loved because it was preparing us to come home and repeat it! Everything was fresh, cut up, and ready to enjoy. We never got bored with the options. This retreat not only refreshed me but also inspired me to keep eating raw food each day in my diet. It was a perfect mix of relaxation, adventure, and great eats. Can’t wait to come back! Thank you for sharing this amazing place, Mitra & Mark!
Angela T, 4-night Raw Food Detox Retreat, stayed in Eagle View, June '24
Raw & Vegan Cleanse Food Retreats "In a Nutshell"
ORGANIC & Non-GMO produce and ingredients, locally sourced (whenever possible) and adjusted to your dietary needs.
Raw food cleanse/detox is a nutrition plan where you consume nothing but smoothies full of vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds for a certain number of days. The purpose of the cleanse is to absorb as many quality nutrients as possible while giving your digestive system a break.
Modified fasting with cooked organic vegan meals: You do not have to give up solid food but rather concentrate on certain cleanse foods instead. You can enjoy three to five portions of fruit, (lightly steamed) vegetables, and nuts per day, or supplement your meals with a fresh-frozen vegan meal from our local Red Seal chef.
Benefits
There are many benefits to eating cleansing raw fruits, nuts and vegetables as smoothies. When you ‘powerfully blend’ them, also referred to as “nutrient extraction”, you're consuming all the nutrients and antioxidants from the fruits and vegetables in a digestible form. This means that your body can absorb all the goodness and benefits they have to offer.
Raw Cleanse Foods
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Common Health Improvements
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Cooked Vegan Cleanse Foods (MH) ↕
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3 - 1 0 D a y R e t r e a t s
For most people, a 5–7-day cleanse is recommended for optimal results.
3-4 Day Raw-Vegan Cleanse Food Detox - Beginner
A 3–4-day cleanse/detox is just long enough to provide benefits like improved digestion, improved energy levels, clearer thoughts, better moods, and deeper more restful sleep. 3-4 days is long enough for kicking unhealthy cravings to the curb, but short enough that beginners can tackle it on the first try. The 3-4 Day cleanse is designed to set you up for success or provide more experienced cleansers with a nice reboot.
5-7 Day Raw-Vegan Cleanse Food Detox - Intermediate & Beginner Friendly - Most Recommended
A 5–7-day cleanse is best for people who have more aggressive health goals. These cleanses help you to reconnect with your body’s true hunger signals, increase your energy levels, and help improve mental clarity. 5–7-day intermediate cleanses are suitable to help lose unwanted weight, plus improvements with various health concerns such as arthritic discomfort, skin ailments, reflux and digestive health concerns, to name a few.
8-10 Raw-Vegan Cleanse Food Detox – Advanced
An 8–10-day cleanse retreat is recommended if you’re an experienced, regular cleanser or if you’re looking for a complete overhaul, or if you are ready to make a lifestyle change. These cleanses help you to tackle unhealthy habits, aid with weight loss, and provide a total-body reset to help you crush long-term goals!
If you have more long-standing health concerns then a longer cleanse may be suggested. The rule of thumb in chronic health conditions is the longer a health concern has been present and the more severe the condition, the longer it will take to improve. People can comfortably cleanse for up to 30 days or more under the guidance of a health care professional.
Consult Your Doctor
We suggest you consider consulting your doctor before starting a food cleanse retreat, especially if you're breastfeeding, pregnant, have diabetes, are taking medications, or have health issues.
Smoothies • Nutrient Extraction
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Choose the diet that fits your body and your cleanse/detox retreat goals. The simple liquid diets will achieve deeper and quicker results. For a more balanced drink, we suggest using vegetables as the base of your juice and adding one fruit for a touch of sweetness.
While cleansing, it is important to stick to a daily routine and schedule as much as possible. This will help your body adjust and make the days easier for you.
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"Ninja" Nutrient Extractor
You have your own powerful and versatile "nutrient extractor"/blender in your unit, the 1200W Ninja SS101
Raw Solid Food (Optional) If you're feeling hungry or low on energy during your cleanse retreat, you might choose to include some solid raw food in your diet.
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Blend-it-Yourself • the rationale
The food is provided ready for blending, which the retreatant does themselves, for the following reasons:
- In order to take maximum advantage of the nutrients the smoothie should be consumed immediately, or at least within 20 minutes.
- Perhaps most important, is that it will give you some practice in making smoothies and sticking to a schedule, (but without the hassle of buying and preparing the ingredients), so that you will take this practice away with you and continue making smoothies when you get home.
- Your privacy is guaranteed, you won't be disturbed 5 times a day by a smoothie delivery.
- It keeps the cost down, the retreat is less expensive than it would be if staff had to make the smoothies for you.
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Raw Food Detox • Sample Menu Plan
* Optional: Solid/raw fruits/nuts/vegetables; hummus or refried beans; nut butter; almond milk
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Typical Selection of Ingredients (30+) Fresh produce: Apples • Pears • Bananas • Oranges • Pineapple • Melon • Kiwis • Lemons • Celery • Carrots • Asparagus • Cherry Tomatoes • Broccoli • Cauliflower • Beets • Ginger • Lettuce/Salad Greens • Avocado • Cucumber • Berries (2-3 kinds) • Seasonal Fruits & Vegetables
Also provided: Mixed Nuts, Seeds & Dried Fruit • Dates w. Pecans • Hazelnut Butter • Almond Milk • Local Apple Juice • Sea Salt • Olive Oil • Herbal Tea • Honey
Ingredients: 100% ORGANIC, non-GMO, and locally sourced whenever possible.
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Smoothie Extractions • Suggestions Combine least 3 or 4 fruits and vegetables in the blender cup, fill to the top with apple juice (sometimes almond milk), and it's a good idea to add lemon & ginger to taste. Use the following suggestions as a starting point to invent your own combinations:
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Solid Raw Food • Serving Suggestions
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Modified Fasting • Raw Food Combined with Cooked Organic Vegan Meals You do not have to give up solid food but rather concentrate on certain cleanse foods instead. You can enjoy three to five portions of fruit, (lightly steamed) vegetables, and nuts per day, or supplement your meals with a fresh-frozen vegan meal from our local Red Seal chef.
Vegan/Vegetarian Meals & Side Dishes • Recommended as Part of a Modified Fast
► Full Range of Entrees, Sides, Soup, Desserts & Ingredients (Prices do not apply, all meals are included in the retreat.)
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Solid Raw Food (aka salad)
Carrot & Ginger Soup
Pesto Pasta
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Modified Fast • Sample Menu Plan • 4-Nights / 5-Days
To do your cleanse safely, you must regulate your portions correctly for proper and safe execution:
Avoid consuming caffeine, alcohol, and any solid foods to give your body a break and maximize results. You can expect to drink a smoothie every 2-3 hours, for a total of 5 in one day.
Avoid consuming caffeine, alcohol, and any solid foods to give your body a break and maximize results. You can expect to drink a smoothie every 2-3 hours, for a total of 5 in one day.
Raw Food Component • Recommended Quantities
Choose 5 - 7 pieces from the following list of medium to large-size portions of Fresh produce. Always organic and local when available: Apple • Celery • Carrot • Beets • Ginger • Lemons • Lettuce • Tomatoes • Avocado • Cucumber • Berries • Seasonal Fruits & Vegetables.
(Provided: Mixed Nuts and Berries • Dates w. Pecans • Nut Butter • Seeds • Almond Milk • Local Apple Juice • Sea or Himalayan Salt • Olive Oil • Herbal Tea • Honey)
Good to know...
Good to know...
- Fresh Fruits/Vegetables (5-7 cups/portions daily) are delivered to you; washed and ready to use every 48 hours. To optimize nutritional benefits; they should be cut and peeled by you, and consumed within 20 minutes of preparation.
- Soak the Nuts overnight with sea salt, then store them in the fridge and consume them within 48 hours, either raw, in your smoothie, or make nut milk.
- Important: Avoid all food and drinks (except water and herbal tea), between dinner and breakfast time. The body needs to experience partial fasting and clean itself during the night.
Alkaline Water
Drinking water (and/or herbal tea) throughout the day, aids in the removal of toxins by flushing them out more quickly, whilst also keeping you hydrated. Drinking at least 8 cups of water a day can help you stay on track.
Stay hydrated!
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Denman Island Spring Water
We provide naturally alkaline Denman Spring Water with a pH of 7.2 - 7.4, (equal to our blood which is pH 7.34 - 7.35.
Kangen Water
Coming soon, alkalized Kangen water, is the most recommended for optimum cleansing and health with a pH of 8.5 - 9.5 and powerful antioxidant properties.
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What to Expect on Day 1
The first day of your journey can be the most difficult. You might experience some unpleasant side effects such as headaches, fatigue or nausea as your body adjusts to the cleanse. You should always check with your doctor if you have any concerns. Here are a few suggestions to help you get through day one:
- You may be using the bathroom frequently, so drink plenty of water and other fluids to stay hydrated.
- Take a hot bath/hot tub or shower, to help relieve any tension headaches.
- Book a sauna session
- Book a Massage or Shiatsu session
- Get plenty of rest and relax as much as possible
- Don’t work out or do any strenuous activity
To get through Day 1 ~ Relax, in the tub (unit 3), in a hammock, Scandinavian sauna, hot tub and cold plunge, infrared sauna, in your private garden, or book a massage, all at Manna House
Recommended Daily Activities
Listen to Your Body
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Oceanfront Sauna ↕
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Mind-Body Exercise Recommendations
Take a few minutes, two or three times a day minimum, to do some or all of the following.
Listen to your mind/body and choose the best options for you.
Listen to your mind/body and choose the best options for you.
Keep a Journal – 30-40 minutes a day
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For light walking, it's 2 minutes to the beach ↕
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It's a good idea to prepare for emotions that may arise. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the liver is associated with anger, the kidneys with fear, and the spleen with worry. Old emotions may arise and be cleansed from the system as the corresponding organs are cleansed.
Mind-Body Exercises on YouTube:
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Light Stretch Yoga-10 minutes Breathing Exercise: Wim Hoff & Diaphragmatic Breathing
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training Meditation / Mindfulness
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Prices | Inquire | Book
- Prices always include 25% discount on the accommodation
- Customize: Any length of time for any available dates can be booked as a Retreat Package. Please ask for a quote.
- 3 Days notice is required to book a Raw/Cleanse Food Detox Retreat or a Total Detox Retreat.
- Payment: 50% when booking; 50% 30 days before arrival. 100% when booking less than 30 days before arrival.
- Booking Your Accommodation: To secure the ensuite room of your choice, you should book as soon as you are certain you want to stay. Please click here or call (250) 702-0297 to make your reservation by phone.
- Personal Retreat Coaching & Support available. Find out more...
"Coming-Off" a Cleansing Detox | Post Retreat Strategy
The day after the cleanse, eat primarily raw or lightly steamed vegetables, fruit, or nuts. Portion sizes should be small, and the diet should be very similar to what you did to prepare for the cleanse—no sugar, coffee, wheat, gluten-containing foods, processed foods, or dairy.
The next day, include more plant foods, such as beans, brown rice, or quinoa. Continue adding back foods you’d like to have in your regular diet. By the fifth day after the fast, resume eating regular meals.
Identify Your Allergies
Some people use the days after a cleanse to identify their reactions to foods. To do this, keep a journal and reintroduce foods systematically, noting any changes in energy, digestion, cravings, or other symptoms.
For example, gluten may be introduced in small amounts on the first day. Then note what happens over the 24– to 48-hour period after reintroducing each food. Dairy is another food category that is often reintroduced carefully and tested.
How Often Can I Cleanse?
This is a general guideline to follow for the frequency of your raw food cleanses. Keep in mind that we are all different, and these recommendations may not suit everyone.
- 1 day cleanse – once a week
- 3 day cleanse - once a month
- 4-6 day cleanse – once every 2 months
- 7-10 day cleanse - once every 3 months
DISCLAIMERS
Wherever you are on your journey to taking responsibility for your own health and well-being, at Manna House we offer you the opportunity to take another step in a safe and supportive environment. The information presented here and any advice given personally, is based on years of experience and research, however, we are not health or nutrition professionals and as such cannot be held responsible for any health issues that might arise during or as a result of the retreat. On these retreats, responsibility for your health rests with with you - you are in charge!
Medical: Consider checking with your doctor before starting a detox cleanse, particularly for cleanses lasting longer than one day or if you have a health condition. Always, listen to your body! Let your doctor know immediately if your body does not respond well to the cleanse.
Raw Food: The raw food is thoroughly washed prior to being delivered to you, however, for insurance purposes, you are responsible for making sure that the food you consume has been cleaned, and you should rewash any food that you have reason to doubt.
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