ChoZen Center for Regenerative Living
Fall Equinox
Ritual Weekend
September 18–20, 2026 · Sebastian, Florida
Three days to meet the turning season — the harvest still warm from the field, the fire lit at dusk, the light leaning gold across forty acres built to hold you.
Registration is now open. Accommodations are limited and assigned in the order reservations are received.
The season turns in
The Gathering
Twice a year, the earth pauses at perfect balance — equal light, equal dark — and asks us to do the same. The Fall Equinox Ritual Weekend is ChoZen’s seasonal gathering for that pause: three spacious days of ceremony, earth-to-table meals, restorative practice, and firelit community, held on the forty regenerative acres we call home.
This is an intimate gathering by design — we welcome a small number of guests each season so the experience, and the land, stay unhurried.
The Experience
What It Feels Like to Be Here
Slow Mornings
No alarms, no agendas before sunrise. Mornings open gently — meditation, movement, and quiet, in whichever order your body asks for.
Earth-to-Table
Meals built around what our local lands and seas are offering. Harvest dinners, shared brunches, unique opportunities to connect and break bread in community.
Ceremony & Fire
An opening fire to mark arrival. An equinox ceremony to mark the balance. A lantern walk to carry the light back into the dark. Ritual that means something, asked of no one.
Stillness
A silent walk through the land at the close of the weekend — no instruction, no destination. Just the land, and the version of you that arrived three days ago, listening.
The Weekend Journey
Friday Through Sunday
Check-In
Settle in, ground.
Welcome Gathering
Meet the land and the circle you’ll share it with.
Harvest Dinner
The season’s first shared meal.
Opening Fire Ceremony
The weekend begins as it should — around flame.
Quiet Evening
Rest, by design.
Morning Hospitality, Meditation & Yoga
Begin where your body is.
Harvest Brunch
Slow, communal, full of what grew here.
Living in Rhythm with the Seasons
A session on the practice of regenerative, seasonal living.
Restoration
Open time to rest, walk, exploration, body work or to simply be.
Harvest Ritual & Feast
Gratitude made tangible, then shared at the table.
Equinox Ceremony
The balance point of the year, honored together.
Lantern Walk
Carrying light into the dark, side by side.
Morning Hospitality
A final quiet morning.
Silent Nature Walk
No words needed.
Farewell Harvest Brunch
One last meal, together.
Integration & Closing Circle
Naming what the weekend gave you, before you carry it home.
Departures
Checkout by 11:00 AM · Departure by 12:30 PM
Programming
Held, with Care
Each ceremony and practice this weekend is led with intention by facilitators who know this land and this season well. Meditation and yoga to settle the body. A Harvest Ritual to mark gratitude. An Equinox Ceremony to honor the turning point of the year. A Lantern Walk to close the circle.
Facilitator details for this gathering will be announced to registered guests as the weekend approaches.
Culinary
From the Earth to the Table
Every meal this weekend features food from our own soil. Vegetables harvested that morning. Herbs cut an hour before service. The Harvest Dinner that opens the weekend, the Harvest Brunch that carries it through Saturday, and the Harvest Feast Saturday evening — each one built around what our local lands were ready to give.
Harvest Dinner
Friday evening,
by firelight.
Harvest Brunch
Saturday and Sunday mornings, slow and communal.
Harvest Feast
Saturday evening, the weekend’s table at its fullest.
Accommodations
Where You’ll Rest
Rooms across the property are arranged to honor quiet — natural light, natural materials, the sound of the land rather than the road.
Every accommodation places you on the same forty acres, close to the fire circle, the gardens, and the gathering spaces — the difference between tiers is simply how much privacy and space you’d like to call your own for the weekend.
Premium Spaces
$1,444
Private king or queen room with private ensuite bath. The most private and spacious option, ideal for couples or guests who want a quiet retreat to return to between sessions. Limited in number and reserved on a first-come basis.
Book Now →Private Rooms
$1,111
Queen or full-size bed, shared bathroom. A private room to yourself with the ease of a shared bath down the hall — a good balance of privacy and value for solo travelers.
Book Now →Shared Rooms
$777
Shared bathroom. The most communal and accessible option, well suited to guests who enjoy the camaraderie of shared space and want to experience the weekend at its most affordable.
Book Now →Not sure which room is right for you? Our team is happy to help you decide.
Plus-One Additions
- Add a guest to your Premium or Private room$555 / person
- Children under 3 yearsFree
- Children 4–8 years50% off · $277.50
- Children 9–17 years25% off · $416.25
Traveling with children? Please schedule a Discovery Call before booking so we can help you select the best accommodations and apply children’s pricing where applicable.
Schedule a Discovery CallAdd-Ons
- Kayaking$55
- Safari River Cruise$55
- Massage$186
Rooms are assigned in the order reservations are received, and premium spaces are limited each season.
Planning Your Stay
We’re Here to Help You Arrive Well
Booking a retreat can raise questions that a web page alone can’t answer. Our team is happy to serve as your concierge — not to sell you, but to help you arrive prepared and at ease. We’re glad to assist with:
- Travel planning and what to expect on arrival
- Airport transportation
- Choosing the room that’s right for you
- Bringing a spouse or partner
- Dietary accommodations
- Accessibility needs
- Celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or other occasion during your stay
- Any questions you have before you book
Meet the Land
Forty Acres, Tended
ChoZen Center for Regenerative Living is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to demonstrating what becomes possible when people and nature flourish together. Every Ritual Weekend helps restore land and biodiversity, strengthen local communities, and expand access to transformational wellness and educational programs.
When you join us, you’re not simply attending a retreat — you’re investing in a living model of regeneration that extends far beyond the weekend.
Who This Is For
For the Seasonal Soul
For those who measure time by seasons, not deadlines.
For anyone who has missed sitting at a table that took all evening.
For people who want ceremony without spectacle, and rest without apology.
For those ready to be still for three days, on purpose.
For guests who return, year after year, to mark the turning of the year together.
What’s Included
Plainly Stated
Lodging
- Three days and two nights’ accommodation on the ChoZen property
- Linens, towels, shampoo, bodywash and basic amenities provided
Meals
- Harvest Dinner (Friday)
- Harvest Brunch (Saturday & Sunday)
- Harvest Feast (Saturday)
- Coffee, tea, and light refreshments throughout
Programming
- All scheduled ceremonies, meditation, and yoga sessions
- Welcome Gathering, Opening Fire Ceremony, Equinox Ceremony, Lantern Walk
- Silent Nature Walk and Closing Circle
Materials
- Any ritual or workshop materials used during scheduled programming
Reserve Your Place
A Small Gathering, By Design
This is a seasonal gathering, offered only once a year — the Fall Equinox comes only once around. We welcome a limited number of guests each season so the weekend stays intimate, unhurried, and true to what it’s meant to be. Rooms are assigned in the order reservations are received, and our premium spaces are the first to fill.
When You Reserve Your Place, You’re Also Supporting
- Regenerative land stewardship
- Biodiversity restoration on our forty acres
- Educational scholarships
- Community programming
- Local economic resilience
Your weekend here helps ChoZen continue this work well beyond the three days you spend with us.
Frequently Asked
A Few Things You May Be Wondering
Comfortable clothing for outdoor walking and seated practice, a light layer for the evening fire ceremony, and a willingness to slow down and be fully present. A complete packing guide will be sent to all registered guests prior to arrival.
No. Every practice is offered at a pace that welcomes beginners and experienced practitioners alike. You’re invited to participate at whatever depth feels right.
No. The ceremonies honor the seasonal turning of the year and are rooted in regenerative, land-based practice — open to guests of any or no spiritual tradition.
Yes, and many guests do. The weekend is built around shared meals, circle time, and communal ritual, so you’ll be part of a group from the first evening on — solo travelers are very much at home here.
Most guests arrive without knowing anyone else. The Friday Welcome Gathering is designed specifically to ease everyone into the circle together, and the pace of the weekend gives connection room to happen naturally.
Yes. While the weekend is designed as a shared experience, guests are welcome to move at their own pace, and quiet time is built into the schedule for anyone who’d like to rest or explore the property independently.
Most guests fly into Orlando International Airport (MCO) or Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB), both a comfortable drive to the property. Our team is glad to help you plan the rest of your route — just reach out.
Yes. Please share any dietary needs at the time of booking, and our culinary team will accommodate them.
Very little is required of you physically. Walking across the property, gentle yoga, and time on your feet during ceremonies are part of the weekend, but everything is offered at a pace that welcomes any ability level.
In some cases, yes. Reach out to our team before booking and we’ll let you know what’s possible for your dates.
Cancellation terms are provided at the time of booking and reviewed again in your confirmation email.
Space is intentionally limited to preserve the quality of the experience. Rooms are assigned as reservations come in, so early registration gives you the best choice of accommodations.
Still have questions? Reach out — dschultz@chozenretreat.com
The Land Is Ready.
The Season Is Turning.
Join us for three days at the balance point of the year — held by forty acres built for exactly this.