Your Journey to Healing Begins Here.
Wellness and Healing Retreat Program at The Learning Campus in Gulf Shores, AL
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 8:30am to 4:30 pm
Hope is possible for all of us. And we believe it is for you, too.
Our mission is to provide comprehensive support to individuals impacted by serious illness, their loved ones and health care professionals with programs, tools, and services to become skilled in personalized wellness and advocates for themselves and others.
HAPPY Retreat participants
Don’t Take Our Word For It!
Here are some kind words from individuals we’ve helped.
Transformative experience!
Attending the CONTENU Retreat at New Water Farm was transformative for me as a support to my husband who is caregiver to my father-in-law with Alzheimer’s. I left feeling rejuvenated, inspired, and deeply connected to a supportive wellness community like I had never experienced before and was more equipped to support my husband and his father. Caregiving for a dementia patient can be sad, exhausting, and frustrating. The CONTENU retreat is an experience that I highly recommend for any caregiver seeking renewal, encouragement, and personal growth. Please continue CONTENU for many more attendees for years to come!
Mindset changed!
While I often champion wellness, mindfulness, and balance in others, I often overlook it for myself (frequently thinking there will always be some time in the future to recharge (like it’s a checklist item). As one critical of some burnout/self-care activities, I came in today somewhat anxiously that I would not feel encouraged or rested by today’s activities. My negative mindset was quickly turned around as I found the activities were tailored to meet me where I was mentally and physically without undue pressure. Fantastic job.
Wellness for the mind and body is important!
“As a breast cancer survivor, it meant the world to me to be surrounded by other sister warriors who understood what it was like to hear the dreaded ‘C’ word. Hearing comedienne Carla Youngblood’s perspective of her breast cancer journey brought tears to my eyes, laughter to my belly, and comfort to my heart. Wellness for the mind and body is the most important thing we can do to make sure that dreaded ‘C’ word doesn’t happen again! The Contenū Wellness Retreat was just the reminder I needed to recharge my mind and body to let go of the toxins this world can cause.
I highly recommend the Contenū Wellness Retreat!”Important to remember self-care in order to show up for others!
“As a breast cancer survivor and healthcare professional, I sometimes forget about self-care and the need to rejuvenate in order to show up for my patients and loved ones fully. Contenū offers a getaway for peace of mind, soul-centered activities, and necessary relaxation. We enjoyed fruit farming, the relaxing boat ride on beautiful Lake Martin, healing arts and crafts, and just sitting and relaxing amongst friends on similar journeys. So grateful to have participated and looking forward to the next event.”A peaceful day!
The day spent at the Contenū Wellness & Healing Retreat was full of peace. From the calming surroundings of New Water Farms, to the flexible program schedule, to all of the wellness activities, you were invited to be as you are and receive rest and nourishment in whatever forms best suited your needs. The chance to experience an unhurried, fully supportive atmosphere, and truly connect with others, yourself, and nature is a rare healing gift for most people, and it’s wonderful to have Contenū making this type of experience available to more people.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
The Latest from Contenū
Movement & Mindfullness
Movement is essential for the function and health of our physical bodies. Research also links movement and physical exercise to tremendous cognitive, emotional…
Expressive Therapies
Arts in health is a field dedicated to using the power of the arts to enhance health and well-being in healthcare and community…
Nutrition
Healing is deeply rooted in nutrition. Our classes take you on a journey of eating fresh, non-processed foods that are not just healthy…
THIS YEAR
Grow Your Mind, Body and Spirit
Contenū believes that health and wellness are aspects of life that we are continually working on and improving, and we provide regular opportunities to join a community of like minded individuals to pursue those goals.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Make a Difference to Those Facing Serious Illness
Expand our mission through philanthropic investments.