Optimum Health Institute | Holistic Wellness Retreat

OHI San Diego

OHI’s San Diego location is a 2-acre campus with 60 guest rooms situated in a gated community within Lemon Grove, California.

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OHI Austin

OHI’s Austin location is a 14-acre campus with 18 guest rooms in Cedar Creek, Texas.

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Sunday Open House

Visit our weekly Open House every Sunday starting at 4:00 p.m. at OHI San Diego and OHI Austin. OHI's Sunday Open House offers visitors, guests, and adherents a personal tour of the facility, lecture, prayer circle, and an all-raw, plant-based meal. A donation ($5 at OHI San Diego; $7 at OHI Austin) is appreciated, but not required.

The Nation’s Premier Wellness Retreat

Optimum Health Institute’s wellness retreats are considered by many to be the best wellness retreats in the nation. While we won’t make that claim, we invite you to learn more about our program and experience it for yourself so you can make your own assessment.

Holistic 3-Week Wellness Program

Our comprehensive wellness program is a proven 3-week program based on ancient spiritual disciplines. We recognize that achieving wellness is about more than improving one aspect of your life. We seek to completely transform your well-being by working to cleanse and nourish your body, quiet and focus your mind, and renew and awaken your spirit. You don’t have to complete the 3-week program in one stay. Many guests will complete the program over multiple stays.

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Modest & Cozy Guest Rooms

Our guest rooms are comfortable and include all the modern amenities guests come to expect. All rooms are equipped with telephones and wi-fi access. Our promise to you is an escape from a hectic life, which means rooms don’t include alarm clocks, televisions, or radios. Whether you’re staying in one of our standard rooms, larger Queen or King rooms, a private suite, or a private guest house, we’re confident you’ll enjoy your stay.

Tranquil Healing Spaces

Both of our wellness retreat campuses allow you to escape the noise that comes with everyday life and trade your surroundings for a more rejuvenating environment. You can cool off in our pool in Austin, or soak in some sun on our spacious lawn in San Diego. You’ll be able to grab some fresh air and stroll through our organic garden or walk through our wooded trails. Each campus provides a variety of scenic spaces for you to find healing and comfort in.

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Nutrient-Rich Meals

During your stay, you’ll be served delicious meals that not only taste great but are also good for you. All of our meals are prepared with raw, organic ingredients designed to provide your body with essential nutrients while also helping to remove toxins from your system.

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Our Healing Mission

The Free Sacred Trinity Church (FSTC) is a non-denominational, Christian church rooted in Judeo-Christian doctrine. Optimum Health Institute is a mission of the Free Sacred Trinity Church, and provides a safe and sacred environment for healing.

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Donate – Support OHI

The Greatest Gift of Love is the Gift of Healing

We need your help to make a difference in the lives of others. Support OHI by donating with a one-time donation or a monthly recurring donation.

My memorable stay at OHI Austin still burns strongly in my mind and heart. Your staff walks the talk and is committed to providing the best experience possible for each guest.

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L. R.

San Diego, CA, USA

My entire stay at OHI San Diego was transformational, especially on a spiritual level. In a regular church, you share an hour with people and then you shake hands. At OHI, you share your life with people and then you link hearts.

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J. B.

Asheville, NC, USA

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What is a Wellness Retreat?

A wellness retreat is a getaway focused on improving your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Wellness retreats can vary in focus, with some emphasizing physical fitness, and others focusing on mental health or stress reduction. Optimum Health Institute focuses on all of these areas of well-being together. We provide a holistic experience that helps participants relax, rejuvenate, and reset their overall health.
What are the Benefits of Going to a Wellness Retreat?
Are Wellness Retreats Worth It?

What value would you place on living a life free from physical and mental struggles, along with a sense of spiritual fulfillment? For countless individuals, that value is beyond measure; it’s priceless. Optimum Health Institute’s wellness program offers classes designed to equip you with essential strategies for maintaining a healthy body, mind, and spirit. The insights you gain during our wellness retreat will stay with you for a lifetime. For many, this transformative experience is invaluable, revitalizing your spirit and providing the knowledge and resources necessary to enhance both your health and your life.
What Happens at a Healing Retreat?

Our healing retreats consist of a range of classes and activities curated to help you transform your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. You’ll learn how to optimize digestion, build self-esteem, practice conscious breathing techniques, prepare a healthy weekly meal plan, and more. You’ll have downtime outside of classes and activities to be able to explore the campus and reflect on your learnings. You’ll also be able to meet and interact with other participants during community meals and events.