It's Your Turn!
A LIFE CHANGING
RETREAT AWAITS
April 6th-11th, 2025
Sedona, Arizona
This was exactly what I needed to get myself back on track. I was surprised at how much I learned and know the connections I made will last a lifetime.
- 2023 Retreat Attendee
The whole team was amazing and I
could not have imagined we would
have such an amazing time.
- 2022 Retreat Attendee
A Life-Enhancing Vacation.
Our retreats are an immersive experience designed to give participants a powerful and in-depth understanding of both the medical and nutritional components to PLANTSTRONG living. Steeped in evidence-based education, success stories, and hands-on learning, this experience will provide the inspiration and know-how to strengthen your journey while setting a solid foundation for ongoing success.
This venue is uniquely positioned to provide a special environment for our participants to attend educational lectures and to enjoy breathtaking scenery and outdoor activities, amongst the red rocks of Sedona. Clean and functional sleeping rooms are provided and bountiful plant-based buffet meals are included.
An Immersive Experience
Our retreats are an immersive experience designed to give participants a powerful and in-depth understanding of both the medical and nutritional components to PLANTSTRONG living. Steeped in evidence-based education, success stories, and practical application, this experience will provide the inspiration and know-how to strengthen your journey while setting a solid foundation for ongoing success.
100% of 2024 retreat attendees
would recommend to a friend!
Join The Family
Spend a week learning with the Esselstyns!
Get Inspired
Enjoy cooking demos and learn how to make meals quickly and easily at home!
Fill Your Plate
Plant-based living is about abundance, not deprivation. Each meal is an all-you-can-eat buffet!
In this 6-day retreat, you’ll discover:
The Seven Pillars of Optimal PLANTSTRONG Living
Learn the fastest and easiest way to optimize your results in adopting a whole food, plant-based lifestyle. Our program will lower your cholesterol, improve your blood pressure, and increase your insulin sensitivity (that’s a good thing!).
Recipes—Recipes—Recipes!
Every presenter will share new and inspiring meals that you can make and enjoy at home. All attendees will receive a download of the recipes!
A Path to Sustaining the Lifestyle
Tired of starting and stopping? We’ll discuss the small daily habits that yield big results in keeping you on track.
How You Can Prevent—and in some cases—REVERSE—Heart Disease
Learn how following a whole foods, plant-based lifestyle is your best defense against cardiovascular disease—and if you already have heart disease, how to fight back with your fork.
You guys do such an amazing job. Every staff member is so kind and approachable on top of being so knowledgeable. This was my second immersion and I loved it.
- 2023 Retreat Attendee
MEET YOUR HOST
RIP ESSELSTYN
NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR
FOUNDER OF PLANTSTRONG
Rip Esselstyn spent a decade as one of the premier triathletes in the world. He then joined the Austin Fire Department where he introduced his passion for a whole-food, plant-based diet to Austin’s Engine 2 Firehouse in order to rescue a firefighting brother’s health. To document his success he wrote the national bestselling book, The Engine 2 Diet, which shows the irrefutable connection between a plant-based diet and good health. He is featured prominently in the documentary Forks Over Knives and The Game Changers.
As the founder of PLANTSTRONG, Rip develops and implements a range of programs and events geared toward education, inspiring and nurturing PLANTSTRONG living for individuals, families, and organizations across the globe.
RIP ESSELSTYN
FOUNDER OF PLANTSTRONG
JANE ESSELSTYN
AUTHOR, SPEAKER
DR. DAWN MUSSALLEM
PHYSICIAN, SPEAKER
DR. DOUG LISLE
AUTHOR, SPEAKER
ADAM SUD
SPEAKER
DR. BRIAN ASBILL
CARDIOLOGIST, SPEAKER
DR. ELIZABETH WININGS
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
KRISTEN TURNER
FORMER WORLD CHAMPION TRIATHLETE & THERAPIST
BRIAN HART
EDUCATOR, SPEAKER
DARLENE STAHELI
CULINARY DIRECTOR
SHERON FOSTER
YOGA TEACHER
LAURIE KORTOWICH
RETREAT DIRECTOR
Continuing Education Credits
Contact Hours
MAHEC designates this continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 16 contact hours.
CEUs
MAHEC designates this continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 1.6 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.
Continuing Medical Education
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Southern States CME Collaborative (SSCC) through the joint providership of Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) and PLANTSTRONG. MAHEC is accredited by the SSCC to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation: MAHEC designates this live activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure Statement
MAHEC adheres to the ACCME Standards regarding industry support to continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and commercial support relationships, if any, will be made known at the time of the activity.
Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician Assistants may receive a maximum of 16 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.
Nurse Practitioners: This activity is designated for 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Hosting our program in Sedona makes for a majestic experience. Many guests return annually to attend another PLANTSTRONG retreat. Our team is ready to guide you through an exploration of your values and a playful discovery of your best self. Afternoon free time includes many optional activities that will allow you to experience the great outdoors.
*Your event ticket is fully refundable up to January 1, 2025, when the event will be guaranteed. Please wait until after this date to purchase your airline tickets or be sure your travel arrangements are refundable.
Thank you PLANTSTRONG Team! Great conference. Got so much out of it. Far exceeded expectations. So appreciate everyone’s passion, commitment, energy & hard work. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
- 2022 Retreat Attendee
THIS EPIC WEEK IS FOR YOU IF
YOU’VE EXPERIENCED ANY OF THESE
YOU’VE TRIED A PLANT-BASED DIET BUT QUIT BECAUSE
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It’s too hard to overhaul your family’s meals
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You’ve struggled to find foods you enjoy
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You haven’t been able to stick with it
YOU'VE TRIED BUT YOUR CHOLESTEROL
AND BLOOD PRESSURE ARE STILL HIGH
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You’ve heard a plant-based lifestyle can help,
but you don't know where to begin
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Your doctor has prescribed statins and blood pressure medication, and you want to test the lifestyle
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You've been trying to regulate your blood pressure for years and you just want to give up
YOU'VE TRIED EVERYTHING, BUT THE
WEIGHT WON'T COME OFF
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You’ve tried different diets but the scale won't budge and you've tired of starting over
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You've read the books and know WHAT to do, you just lack motivation
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You have avoided "carbs" for years and are scared to start eating them
SEDONA RETREAT SCHEDULE
Here is what a typical day will look like during the retreat!
2025 Sedona Retreat
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HAVE
EXPERIENCED THIS LIFE-
CHANGING EVENT. DON'T MISS IT!
Questions? Call us at (512) 815-3322 or email at: events@plantstrong.com
I thought it was a magical week, and seemed like the happiest place on earth, (better than Disneyland.) The staff put heart and soul into the week and worked hard, just amazing.
- 2022 Retreat Attendee