The retreat property at Rasayana Cove gives the opportunity of resting in harmony with nature. Far from the busy cities it offers 25 acres of pristine woodlands bordering wilderness Horse Creek. The habitat is varied -- grassy fields, neighboring cow pastures, majestic oaks, palmetto thickets, cypress bayheads, and two spring-fed ponds. After entering the retreat there are no other residences in view -- only nature's glory. Throughout the property there are walkways in forest shade during the day and in bright moonshine at night.

Our guests have seen a variety of Florida wildlife including deer, armadillo, turtles, turkeys, and otters playing in the creek. Herons, cranes, egrets, and many smaller birds can be viewed and heard. We often hear the owls calling to each other in the evening. This is an environment which nourishes the wholeness of our being.

Ayurveda states that health is maintained when atma (soul), indrya (the senses), and manah (mind) are nourished and fulfilled. The lush greenness of our woods and fields pleases our vision while the immense quiet soothes our souls. In nature we experience our elemental source, our oneness with earth, water, fire, air, and space. At the conclusion of a week's retreat we share in the ritual of a fire ceremony at our outdoor dhuni to honor the transformative fire of our own being.