Breathe, Bro.
Welcome to The Zen Den – Less Scroll, More Soul.
OPENING SUMMER 2025
Ready to take a break from the scroll and actually feel good? The Zen Den is a teen-only mindfulness adventure where we ditch the screens and reconnect with nature, creativity, movement, and ourselves.
Led by a certified holistic wellness mentor and mother of two teens, this experience is thoughtfully designed to help young people reset emotionally, connect authentically, and explore tools for managing stress in a relaxed, playful, and zero-pressure space.
Tucked away on 9 peaceful acres, this digital detox day is all about trading texts for real talks, likes for laughter, and burnout for balance.
What’s in the Zen Den?
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Yoga & Meditation
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A swimming pool to splash, float, and cool off your mind
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A batting cage to smash stress and swing into your power
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A creative zone for painting, journaling, music, or just vibing
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A cozy acoustic sound bed for deep rest, reset, and inner calm
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Mindfulness sessions that feel more like a breath of fresh air than a classroom
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Acres of open space to roam, reflect, and just be
Why Play Matters:
Play isn’t just fun, it’s essential for emotional and cognitive health.
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Play helps teens build empathy, problem-solving, and resilience. (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2018)
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It boosts brain development, social connection, and overall well-being. (Brown & Vaughan, 2009)
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Engaging in playful movement and creativity also reduces cortisol and increases dopamine, which supports a more positive mood and focus. (National Institute for Play)
Why Unplug? Why Now?
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Teens who spend more than 3 hours a day on social media face double the risk of mental health issues, including anxiety and depression. (JAMA, 2019)
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Just 10 minutes of mindfulness a day can significantly reduce stress and improve focus. (American Psychological Association, 2020)
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Time spent in nature improves mood, creativity, and even lowers cortisol levels, the body's stress hormone. (Frontiers in Psychology, 2019)
Bonus: No phones, no filters....just the real you, reconnecting with your calm.
The Zen Den is more than a break. It’s a whole-body reset through play, presence, and peace.
Come unwind, express yourself, and feel the shift.
Your nervous system and your inner child will thank you.

A portion of proceeds from this retreat supports Sheer Love Rwanda, empowering communities through education and healing.