Four Day Unf*ck Your Nervous System Retreat

Unplug. Rewire.
Stop your edge from

eating you alive.

September 21st – 24th, 2026 · San Diego, California

For High Performers who are DONE living life on auto-pilot.

Dates
Sept 21–24, 2026

Your Stay
4 Days / 3 Nights

In a world where most people are over-stimulated,
over-connected, and constantly “on,”

A Pattern Interrupt that Rewires How You Operate

The calendar is full, the tank is empty, and you already know those two things are connected.
This retreat is an opportunity to step away from the noise and reconnect with what actually matters. It’s a place to be yourself, be present and discover what living your best life really looks and feels like.

Your nervous system downshifts.

Your mind becomes clear.

Your body releases tension and
finally exhales.

A Different Kind of Retreat

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For four days, you’ll unplug from your phone, your job, your notifications, your endless to-do lists, and the patterns that keep you stuck in survival mode. And something incredible begins to happen as you Rewire.

Nervous System Regulation

Learn how to shift your body from survival mode into calm and stability. Evidence-based techniques used by elite performers.

Digital Detox

Disconnect from constant stimulation and reset mental clarity. Give your nervous system the space to genuinely rest.

Breathwork & Meditation

Powerful practices used by elite performers to regulate stress, improve focus, and access deep states of recovery.

Integration Sessions

Learn how to take what you experience back into your business, career, and relationships — and make it last.

Recovery Protocols

Cold plunge, hot tub, and recovery sessions designed to restore the body and reset your physiological baseline.

Transformational Coaching

Understand the relationship between nervous system health and high performance. Build internal stability under pressure.

You're Not Burned Out
Because You're Weak

The Reality

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High performers are constantly operating in fight-or-flight mode. Deadlines. Responsibilities. Decisions. Pressure.


Over time, this leads to a cascade of symptoms that no amount of productivity hacking can fix.

  • Constant mental noise that won't quiet

  • Poor sleep despite exhaustion

  • Emotional reactivity and short fuse

  • Declining focus and decision fatigue

  • Success without fulfillment

You're burned out because your nervous system never turns off.

Chronic Stress

Your nervous system is locked in perpetual fight-or-flight. High cortisol becomes the baseline, not the exception.

Always On

Digital overstimulation has rewired your capacity for rest. There is no off switch — until there suddenly is.

Disconnected

Success without fulfillment is the silent epidemic. Achieving your goals only to feel empty on the other side.

This retreat is designed to interrupt that cycle.

For four days you step away from the noise and learn how to regulate the system that runs everything — your nervous system.

This isn’t just a vacation.
It’s a full mind, body and

soul rewire.


The Experience

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A Structured Nervous System Rewire

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Your Days in Rhythm

Each day is intentionally designed to create safety in the body and clarity in the mind. It’s designed with intention to challenge you to grow and evolve.

You’ll wake up with nowhere to be, nothing to prove, and nothing to worry about. That alone creates profound healing. From that place, the intuitive centers of the mind begin to open. Creativity returns. Insight returns. Peace returns.

Day 1
Arrival & Opening (Monday)
4:00 PM – Guest Arrival
• Settle into your room
• Explore the property
• Enjoy welcome snacks & herbal teas

5:00 PM – Opening Circle
A grounding welcome session to meet your facilitators and fellow retreat guests.

7:00 PM – Welcome Dinner
A nourishing chef-prepared meal to begin our journey together.

8:30 PM – Evening Meditation
Gentle grounding meditation to unwind from travel and ease into the retreat energy.
Day 2
Breath, Body & Reset (Tuesday)
6:00 AM – Tea Station Opens
7:00 AM – Morning Meditation & Breathwork
9:00 AM – Yoga
Align, open, and energize.
Guided for those who want to participate

11:00 AM – Brunch

12:00 PM – Private coaching, massage, sound healing and hypnotherapy sessions

4:00 PM – Workshop & Integration Sessions
Deep-dive into practices that support nervous system balance, mindset, and clarity.

6:00 PM – Dinner

7:00 PM – Evening Class (Breathwork / Mindset / Embodiment)

9:00 PM – Personal Wind-Down Time
Day 3
Expansion & Inner Work (Wednesday)
6:00 AM – Tea + Quiet Reflection

7:00 AM – Morning Meditation & Breathwork

9:00 AM – Yoga

10:00 AM – Optional Cold Plunge
Guided for those who want to participate

11:00 AM – Brunch

12:00 PM – Private coaching, massage, sound healing and hypnotherapy sessions

4:00 PM – Workshop
Focused on creating shifts in stress patterns, habits, and emotional resilience.

6:00 PM – Dinner

7:00 PM – Evening Session
Guided inner meditation journey and restorative practice.

9:00 PM – Rest & Rest
Day 4
Closing & Departure (Thursday)
6:00 AM – Final Meditation

7:00 AM – Light Breakfast

9:00 AM – Closing Circle
Reflections, integration, and next steps.

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Pack & Prepare

11:00 AM – Departure

12:00 PM – Property Closes

Is This Retreat For You?

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Who This Is For

If you’re a high performer whose committed to your growth and evolution and you’re looking for something that's proven to be transformative, this is for you. If you’ve been feeling the pull towards an aligned community, this is for you. If you’re looking for a way to enjoy yourself while doing deep transformational work, and you’re not afraid to show up for yourself, this experience will call you higher.

If you’ve been looking for something a little less woo and a little more down to earth and science-y that cuts to the core of how to get your shit together, and you want to be facilitated by someone who's direct, this is your jam.

If you just want a break from your phone, if you’re deeply needing to give your body a break from the everyday pressures of lifing - this is for you!

What Sets This Apart

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What Makes This Different?

Throughout the retreat, you’ll receive expert facilitation designed to gently challenge your limits, help you break through limiting beliefs, and reconnect you to the version of yourself underneath the stress, pressure, and constant distraction.

Everything about this experience is intentional.

From the moment you arrive to the moment you leave, you’ll be cared for by a team that genuinely loves being of service — and it shows in the details. The food, the environment, the flow of the days, the conversations, the music, the practices, the community — every piece is designed to help you feel safe, supported, and transformed. This is NOT a vacation with a few yoga classes thrown in.

This retreat is for people who are tired of living on autopilot.

For people who want more presence, more clarity, more energy, more connection, and more meaning.

Because when you reclaim your attention, you reclaim your life.

Everything You Need

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What's Included

  • Room, board

  • Food and Drinks

  • Full retreat program with yoga, breathwork, meditation, group coaching

  • Access continuing ed and community afterwards along with discounts on future offers

  • Access to pool, hot tub, hiking

What's Not Included

  • Airfare

  • Transportation to and from the airport, we help setup ride share with other attendees around $30pp

Optional Add-Ons

At check out you'll be given the option to add on:

1:1 Coaching with John
$250

Bodywork Massage and Sound Healing with Linda
$250

The Location

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Cactus Blossom Retreat Center

Private Luxury Villa

Escondido, California

The retreat takes place in a private luxury villa designed for calm, recovery, and reflection. Surrounded by nature, the environment allows you to disconnect from daily pressure and focus entirely on resetting your system.

  • Private salt water pool

  • Cold plunge & hot tub

  • Gourmet kitchen with Chef

  • Meditation spaces

  • Surrounded by nature

  • Luxury accommodations

  • Private hiking trails

Room Options

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Choose Your Room

The Saguaro Private Suite
$3,999.00

Welcome to The Saguaro Suite, the crown jewel of Cactus Blossom Retreat. This spacious, sun-filled master suite offers luxury, serenity, and sweeping mountain views, featuring a plush king bed, private en-suite bathroom, and direct access to a quiet outdoor terrace perfect for sunrise meditations or morning tea.

Designed with earthy tones and natural textures, The Saguaro Suite embodies the calm, restorative energy of Cactus Blossom. It’s a private sanctuary for integration, reflection, and deep rest, where guests can slow down, unwind the nervous system, and experience true peace after a day of breathwork and meditation.

The Prickly Pear Single Room - Shared Bathroom
$1,997.00

Peaceful and understated, The Prickly Pear Room offers a minimalist, restorative setting for rest and reflection.

A serene retreat within the retreat, it’s perfect for guests who value simplicity, stillness, and the quiet hum of nature just outside their window.

1 available
The Senita Private Standard Room
$2,997.00

Cozy and nurturing, the Senita Room offers a restful space for introspection and calm.

Natural textures, desert hues, and gentle lighting create the perfect atmosphere for unwinding.

This room is perfect for solo travelers who want quiet moments to journal, integrate, or simply be.

1 available
The Prickly Pear Double Room - Private Bathroom
$1,997.00

Similar in size and layout to the yucca loft, this room is in the prickly pear cottage and adjacent to the bunk room.

You'll have your own bathroom and are steps from our hiking trails and spectacular views.

2 available
The Powder Puff Room
$2,997.00

Enjoy your own private space adjacent to the main living area. This lovely room includes a queen-size bed, a spacious closet, an attached bathroom with a stall shower, and a large desk area for writing and reflecting. This room can accommodate up to three guests with an optional roll-away bed.

1 available
The Yucca Loft - Shared Double Room
$2,497.00

Tucked upstairs with sweeping views of the surrounding hills, the Yucca Loft captures the golden California light.

Ideal for guests who love airy, open spaces, it's perfect for sunset meditation, gentle morning stretching, or simply soaking in the beauty of Escondido's desert charm.

2 available

Carrie

The Glamping Outpost
$797.00

All the comfort of glamping without any of the setup or mosquitoes!

The screen in space offer some of the best views on the property and sits adjacent to our main meeting area, pool and hot tub.

It's the perfect option if you like having a fresh breeze all the time and waking up to beautiful sunrises.

1 available
The Prickly Pear Cottage — Shared Bunk Room
$997.00

Perfect for connection and community, the Bunk Room in the Prickly Pear Cottage offers four comfortable twin beds in a cozy, shared space. Ideal for solo travelers or friends, it’s tucked into a peaceful corner just steps from the main house.

Guests love the sense of camaraderie that naturally unfolds here. It’s a welcoming space where connection, shared stories, and community become part of the healing journey.

Cancellation Policy and Financials

Inside of 60 days there's no refund. If we can resell your spot you can reserve a different space in another retreat with your payment.

What The Experience is Like

Mette

Pavi

Delicious, Vibrant, High
Vibrational Food

founder of SoCal Wellness Retreats

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My name is John Quirk

Before I became a Digital Detox and Nervous System Expert whose lead over 50 retreats, I spent years burning myself out as a TV producer in New York City — surviving on adrenaline, deadlines, caffeine, and the illusion that "more" was the only path to success. I tried more of a lot of things. On the outside, it looked like I was thriving and living my dream. On the inside, I was shutting down and my soul was screaming to get out.


One day, my body simply said "no more." I broke down, entered a deep depression and found it hard to even go out to get groceries.


My stress wasn't just mental. It was biological. My nervous system was stuck in emergency mode. The job and career I had slaved to build fell apart and I fell apart. I lost my job, my identify and my purpose.


I discovered yoga, meditation, and breathwork after my mom told me I needed to calm down, not trying to save myself, not seeking a new career. But the deeper I went, the more I realized: these weren’t wellness practices, they’re transformation.

This lead to the development of the Anti-Burnout Blueprint™ my proven methodology that gives you back the inner peace and presence you’ve been missing.

Ready for a Change

Apply for the Digital Detox Retreat

Because we want to ensure that everyone who comes is a good fit for this retreat, participation begins with a short application.
This ensures the experience is the right fit for everyone attending.

September 21–24, 2026 ·
Limited to 14 participants

Common Questions

  • Fill out the application form and we’ll schedule a call with your, or book a call with us here   (link to: https://calendly.com/socalwellnessretreats/san-diego-burnout-retreat-intro-call)

  • It’s alright if you are new to breathwork and meditation, this work will meet you where you’re at, and you are encouraged to go at your own pace.

  • This retreat is designed for burnout recovery and will help ease anxiety

  • There will be 14 people attending plus retreat staff

  • Payment plans are available through Klarna and Afterpay

  • We will send you a document with everything you need to pack

Frequently Asked Questions

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What's Included

4 days / 5 nights luxury accommodation


Guided meditation, breathwork & yoga


Chef Prepared Meals

Everything You Need


Connection & Community of like-minded people


Daily group nervous system coaching sessions


Recovery sessions (sauna, cold plunge, hot tub)


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Digital Detox Retreat
San Diego, California
Sept. 21st-24th, 2026


Limited to 14 participants Application process ensures fit
Payment plans available through Klarna and Afterpay at checkout

Staying in the same pattern will
cost you more in the long run that this retreat.

The Truth Is

This retreat is an opportunity to step away from the noise and reconnect with what actually matters. It’s a place to be yourself, be present and discover what living your best life really looks and feels like.