From someone who always puts others first I initially felt guilty for booking a weekend for myself without my family. But I kept telling myself that I deserved this and it would be beneficial to learn how to become healthier. But I really had no idea how badly I needed this retreat.

First off, the accommodations were phenomenal and comfortable but also spacious enough for everyone to have their own space which can be important when getting strangers together. 
The education that was presented has made an impact on my everyday decisions since learning how plants impact our health instead of all the processed foods we consume in our culture. The activities planned were fun and suitable for all ages. I never once felt pressured to do an activity or consume anything that I didn’t want to.

Amanda is so down to earth and relatable that I feel comfortable sharing my struggles and victories with her and never once feel judged. I can honestly say that the Wellness Weekend made a difference in how I eat and live my life and I’m confident that it will continue on to make a positive impact on my family as well. 
Thank you so much Amanda! I can’t wait to go again!

I did the fall women’s wellness retreat in Nov. and it was absolutely wonderful!! I left there with some great nuggets and easy, practical ways to make changes in my daily lifestyle that would have great impact on my overall health. If you're ready to get on a journey to lasting change I highly recommend you give Planted life coaching a call!

The Fall Weekend Wellness Retreat in the Smoky Mountains exceeded my expectations! I recommend it to anyone open to improving their health, looking to enjoy the beauty of nature, and experience a rejuvenating weekend.

The attendees were lovely women who are now friends. Workshops, visiting a salt room, a well-planned workout, walk around a beautiful lake, yoga session, shopping, group meal preparations, picnic, and friendship were enjoyed by all. Recipes were provided for all meals. Accommodations were excellent.

Amanda answered my questions before, during, and after the retreat. Amanda was so well prepared for our adventure and she obviously practices “Living the Planted Life.” Changes have been made to my exercise and eating habits which I plan to continue. I hope to attend another retreat in the future.

I loved the classes and the content. It was very understandable. I felt very safe, encouraged, and validated. I loved participating in the cooking and meal prep. The food was awesome!

I learned some very powerful information that has been a game changer for me and my journey.

Great retreat! Very well thought out! I can’t wait to incorporate what I learned into my daily life and share it with anyone who may also be interested in living this wellness lifestyle!

It has definitely helped my wellbeing. It is not often that I do something like this - get together with friends (like minded individuals) and I loved it. Learned new information on the ‘how to’ and the ‘why’ on plant-based/mindful eating. It was great food and great information on achieving/maintaining health and encouragement on all aspects of a wellness journey in a welcoming atmosphere.

The 2024 Fall Women’s Wellness Retreat was a great opportunity to focus on what I wanted for myself- a healthy diet and regular exercise, and a positive feeling of well being.  Amanda’s approach is so reasonable- here are some good things to eat, here’s why you may want to avoid x, y, and z, and here’s how to do it.  Totally hands on. All with the understanding that there will be exceptions- Amanda always had a reasonableness factor. And when all of this is presented with an amazing group of women, in a beautiful setting, with a feeling of support and kindness, one leaves there totally rejuvenated and ready to go forward with a healthier approach. The exercise classes are a great reminder of how easy it can be to add this to our routines. And the evening yoga was such a great way to end the day, lead by a wonderful, knowledgeable, sweetheart of a teacher! I am enjoying the Facebook group since the retreat ended- everyone seems excited to share what they’re cooking and eating, and to support and encourage each other.  Amanda fostered this great camaraderie- she is a truly lovely and knowledgeable woman. I would highly recommend her, and this retreat. 

Attending this wellness retreat was the next step in my wellness journey. Yoga and workouts didn't scare me. Food scared me. I had already been making small steps and the retreat gave me new food ideas and showed me where I could keep improving my diet. I left the retreat feeling refreshed and more confident that I can continue to make daily healthy choices. Wellness is a journey was one of the phrases that stuck out to me over the weekend. I have always struggled with my weight and the fact that I absolutely despise most vegetables. Having the opportunity to try new foods and not worry about the costs or how to cook them was a highlight for me. Nightly yoga was amazing. The planning and organization that went into the retreat was noticeable.