Retreat Center
A camp for the humanity of the future
XIMENA CAROLINA CHO
June 6, 1978 - June 17, 2025
A Weekend of
Remembrance
In honor of Ximena Cho
☽ NOV 8 - Seeds of Remembrance | Nov 9 - Artisan Love Market | Nov 7–9 – Safari Weekend Tribute ☽
A soul-guided weekend of remembrance, immersed in beauty, devotion, and sacred celebration. Through a love-filled safari tribute, ceremonial gathering, seed planting ritual, overnight stay, and a heart-centered artisan market, we gather to honor Ximena’s legacy in communion with nature, spirit, and one another. On the land she cherished, we remember her light, sow new seeds, and rise—together. Join us for the full weekend or RSVP to gather with us on Saturday or Sunday.
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"ChoZen is the jewel in florida's crown"
Nathalie Kelley - Actor Environmental Activist
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"ChoZen is a blueprint for a blue zone"
Dan Buettner - Expert on longevity and well-being Creator of the Blue Zones Project
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"ChoZen is a sanctuary for wellness and nature lovers."
USA Today
Upcoming Retreats
CCRL is a bioregional hub demonstrating regenerative practices that restore ecosystems, revitalize local economies, and transform human well-being. Our work extends beyond sustainability; we focus on creating systems that replenish, enhance, and evolve, ensuring that every action leads to greater biodiversity, economic opportunity, and human resilience.
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✔ Living Regeneration in Action: Located on 40 acres of ecologically significant land adjacent to the St. Sebastian River and a 22,000-acre nature preserve, CCRL integrates land conservation, economic innovation, and human transformation into a cohesive, regenerative model.
✔ Restoring and Improving Natural Systems: Our regenerative land management programs actively improve biodiversity, soil health, and water systems through wetland restoration, agroforestry, and sustainable watershed management.
✔ Catalyzing Economic Growth Through Regeneration: We stimulate local economies by creating platforms for small businesses, artisans, and wellness entrepreneurs to flourish through events, marketplaces, and education.
✔ Regenerative Wellness & Education: CCRL creates transformative experiences through immersive retreats, wellness programs, and scholarships that help individuals reconnect with themselves and their environment.
By combining environmental restoration, community empowerment, and economic revitalization, CCRL actively builds systems that are not just sustainable, but exponentially better—for the land, for businesses, and for people
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✔ Regenerate land and biodiversity by restoring wetlands, expanding conservation efforts, and implementing regenerative agriculture that improves natural systems.
✔ Revitalize local economies by supporting small businesses, artisans, and entrepreneurs through community-driven events, partnerships, and business incubator programs.
✔ Elevate human well-being by offering transformative wellness experiences and educational scholarships that empower individuals to become catalysts for positive change.
✔ Advance wildlife conservation through strategic partnerships like Wild Florida to expand rescue and rehabilitation efforts and enhance biodiversity protection.
upcoming events
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Chozen Farm Volunteer Day
EVERY FRIDAY
9am-12pm | with ChoZen Farm & Fleet Farming
Each Friday morning offers an opportunity to join our ChoZen Farm team and Fleet Farming from 9am to 12pm as we dig into regenerative agriculture and explore the biodiversity of Wild Florida. Our farm initiatives recognize the importance of food and closed looped systems in promoting health and well-being from soil to plate back to soil.
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Permaculture Eco-Tours
EVERY SATURDAY
11am-12:30pm | with ChoZen Farm
Join us on a journey guided by our local on-site experts to learn, explore and connect with the lush & biodiverse agrihoods in our very own backyard.
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Chozen flow
EVERY SATURDAY
Discover ChoZen Flow, a nature-inspired fitness modality that enhances wellness through intentional movement. Drawing inspiration from forest bathing, qi gong, yoga, meditation, and primal movements, ChoZen Flow offers a holistic approach to fitness. This unique blend of modalities dynamically engages the body, fostering a healthy framework through conscious effort and mindful practice.
