Rio Retreat Center

Sabrina Alli 

on Google

6 months ago

Would not recommend this place at all. I attended the grief retreat-mending heart wounds last year after a family member died. I found the "activities" juvenile and didn't evoke any significant change or healing. While some staff were skilled, I got yelled at in the lunchroom for talking in a normal tone. If you go in the winter, despite it being hot out, the pool will be closed. The place is not luxurious. The only positive thing is that if you want to lose weight, the food is healthy enough. They treat you like you're goin... read more

Paul Stewart 

on Google

a year ago

I found my experience at Rio retreat to be extremely powerful. I have worked in this field and a number of the educational concepts were known to me already. Nonetheless when I did the experiential work it was powerful and transformative. Just a couple days later I continue to find new insights and connections with the childhood issues that I need help addressing. The staff was remarkably insightful and gifted. The program information was up-to-date and directly relevant to my needs. Intake was easy even though I signed up a... read more

Sarah B 

on Google

11 months ago

I’ve gone back and forth about writing this review, but I feel it’s important to share my experience with Survivors Week for anyone considering it. If your trauma is lighter or you’re just starting to explore healing, this program might feel supportive. But if you’re carrying significant trauma, I’d advise caution. Some of the advertised activities didn’t happen during my stay. Acupuncture was listed, but the acupuncturist was absent, and I later learned it only involves ear points when available. Goat therapy was also list... read more

yehudis 

on Google

2 years ago

This was a whole new experience for me. Jane who works for Meadows/rio retreats was the one guiding me, With so much patience and professionalism. she,listened and actually cared for what would be a suitable retreat for me. I look so forward for this to be a success! Jane, I personally thank you for your time, efforts, and energy. ~A. B. 

Christi Childs 

on Google

5 years ago

I hate to leave a poor review, as I haven’t even gone to a retreat here. But I was signed up for a retreat and had worked my whole summer around the week I would be spending there: working remote, flying my children to stay with grandparents so I had childcare, really trying my best to prioritize this program because I believed it was Important. However two weeks before the retreat, after all flights had been purchased and logistics had been coordinated and kids had been delivered (to grandparents) (no easy feat when the re... read more