Skyterra Wellness Retreat — Local services in Brevard

LET SKYTERRA HAPPEN!

I planned on taking my first vacation in over 10 yrs. Looking into many wellness options, Skyterra called to me. I decided to go for it and stay 4 weeks for their Lose Smart Program. Best decision!

I am a 51 yr old, overweight, Diabetic who had not exercised since gym class in HS.

My arrival was smooth and greetings by Anne sincere. The next morning was the big beginning! We started with Connect with Katie and then went right into exercise classes. I was so nervous as I didn’t know what to expect….my heart sank when a tall handsome young man and an adorable young woman walked in as our instructors….on afterthought, I was mad at myself for stereotyping and thinking they would be judging me and expecting more than I could handle.

Mitchell and Maddie turned out to be God-sent to me. They both worked with me and helped me learn proper positions while pushing me to do the best I could and making modifications for me as needed. They both have hearts of gold and the sweetest, kindest souls. What an amazing first impression!

Shortly after lunch, I had my first class with Jeff, he sure knew how to make us feel welcome and had amazing tips and pointers for us. His sleep class (among others) was awesome! Another man with a heart of gold!

I then had a nutrition consult with my Registered Dietitian, Lindsay. What a sweetheart! Golden heart for sure! We discussed my diabetes, poor eating habits, and health. No judgment, just a desire to set me on the right path for my well-being.

We had individual and group therapy sessions with Leah, I couldn’t believe how comfortable I felt opening up and sharing….let the healing begin!

Each day proceeded on like this, meeting so many new people and all of them incredible. Skyterra truly knows how to hire and bring in highly skilled individuals with the best personalities possible.

I took advantage of trying new things and set up private lessons with Alan in Tai Chi and Archery. Alan is the outdoorsman extraordinaire and a fun human being! I enjoyed both classes, and found a new hobby in archery! Who would have guessed?! Can’t go without saying…Heart of gold? CHECK!

Trip to the Spa? Massage? Me? Never, don’t even suggest it! Ok….now I’m hooked! I tried different versions and plan to try more when I return! Emily, Heidi, Summer, and Jennifer are all amazing!

Healthy food = Amazing menu! Every meal was prepared and served with extra care! Unbelievably delicious and surprisingly filling. Erica, Cesar, Elaine, Baily, Daysia, and all of the culinary team were fantastic.

I was giving everything my all and on my 3rd day, I was not feeling well. To my surprise, my sugar level had plummeted to 47 due to the all-around healthy program Skyterra offers. Teresa, the General Manager/Nurse and now one of my favorite people ever, took great care of me and after discussing with my doctor my insulin was decreased but monitored. What an unbelievable turnaround and it was only the beginning. As my stay progressed, I became stronger, lost weight, gained muscle, came off of All of my injected insulin, and feel like I have a new lease on life!

The next few weeks progressed, and I met so many additional superstars at Skyterra: Sue (founder and amazingly strong woman - take a strength class with her and you will see!), there were so many instructors I cannot say enough about, Sarah, Avery, Allie and Demacy were a few more and really touched my heart!

Even Carl is a joy!! Fuzzy mascot with yes, a Heart of Gold! Make sure you ask to meet him!

Already having booked my return visit, I look forward to reconnecting with all of my new friends.

I find myself smiling, laughing, looking positively towards my future, and just loving life! Now I have returned home and am continuing my amazing journey and know I can do this after the loving care provided by all that is Skyterra!

I hope you join me in starting your own journey in wellness….let Skyterra happen! You will be...

From start to finish and then beyond my experience with Skyterra has been nothing short of spectacular. After getting a scarily poor physical result from my doctor I decided to immediately do something about my weight and health. I talked to a few different health retreats and found the service and flexibility at Skyterra to be the most helpful and accommodating. Without hesitation they were able to get me a personal cottage on short notice for my month-long stay. They communicated with me throughout the next few days to make sure I had everything I needed and that my ride from the airport was situated. After arriving the concierge experience continued.

The expert trainers and instructors provide you with a variety of different workouts as well as yoga and activity options for all levels of fitness. The thought of spending hours a day on a machine had me feeling anxious before coming down but they keep you excited to work out by varying the activities. Be it long hikes with scenic backdrops or trips to the nearby waterfall they were able to break up the monotony and keep you moving forward and motivated toward reaching your goals. Having been there for a month I was able to feel and see a clear difference in my fitness and push myself into the harder workouts and activities. They also provide you with the knowledge to succeed when you return home. The lectures were very informative and have really helped me in my transition back to the real world where you need the tools to succeed on your own.

The food was truly amazing and honestly one of my biggest concerns heading into it. You are provided with different choices for the protein at every meal and of course they have vegetarian options and will accommodate and dietary preferences. If you feel like eating in your room, no problem, your meals will be delivered to you. This was not a “fat farm” as some of these places have come to be known. They provide you with good portions and delicious real home-style meals. They also provide you with classes on how to cook some of the meals yourself for your return home.

The most standout thing for me was the A+ staff. Everyone was incredibly kind and caring. They go above and beyond in helping you reach your goals. I am still in a communication with a few of them and they help keep me motivated staying on the right track. They have a true family atmosphere there. I also found the other guests staying there to be fun and nice. Made some great friends along the way.

Now let’s talk numbers. You are weighed in weekly on their cutting edge scale that breaks down your entire body composition. In my 28 day stay I lost a total of 31 pounds. The weight that came off was mostly fat and I maintained my muscle which is hard to do while losing that amount of weight. If you take full advantage of the options you are given in their program you can make huge strides toward creating a healthier life and lifestyle. With the lessons I learned I was able to maintain the progress once returning home. Since November 8th I am down a total of 65 pounds and feeling great. 340 down to 275. They truly helped me changed my life.

Whether you are looking to change your life or just improve upon it Skyterra can’t be beat. It’s actually also not a bad place to just take a vacation and get away. Good people, good food and good times and most importantly great results. Thank you to everyone at Skyterra!...

It almost feels impossible to put my experience at Skyterra into the words it deserves, but I’m going to try. It was a huge step out of my comfort zone to commit to 6 weeks (the program is 4 weeks, but I added 2 more) of working on my health in Skyterra’s LoseSmart program. My main motivation was to get healthier physically, but I walked away with emotional, mental, and spiritual growth as well. Along with that, I made connections and friendships with the other guests, the kind that last a lifetime.

I immediately felt cared for and accepted by the staff who treated me with kindness and were intentional about every interaction. The environment, with both the staff and the guests, is non-judgmental, encouraging, and supportive in every way.

The entire property, from the main building to the private lodges to the nature trails, is welcoming, comforting, and peaceful. The meals were wonderfully prepared, delicious, and satisfying! The classes were the perfect way to get inspired, motivated, and educated to help you continue your health journey at home. And the spa services leave you feeling relaxed, refreshed, and rejuvenated so that you can continue to have the energy to focus on yourself and your health during your stay.

I went to Skyterra to get healthier and lose weight, but I left gaining so much more than I could have imagined. To be clear, I did lose weight. But I gained in many other ways. 😉 I was able to push and challenge my physical capacity in a safe and caring environment at my own pace. I was able to be open and vulnerable in an accepting and non-judgmental space. And I was able to enhance my knowledge and feel more equipped after learning from experts who are passionate about what they do, meet you where you are, and walk alongside you to help get you where you want to be.

It is 100% the best investment I’ve ever made. Like any investment of your time, energy, and finances, you will get out of it what you put into it. If you are ready to change your life in a supportive environment, push yourself out of your comfort zone, make yourself available to experience new and sometimes challenging things, and put effort into making connections and diving into the community of other guests… Skyterra is for you! And it is worth every penny and more!

It didn’t take long for this place to feel like home to me. I would have never known all that I was missing out on if I didn’t experience Skyterra for myself. Life-changing doesn’t even feel like a strong enough description of my time there. Skyterra is truly the whole package when it comes to pursuing an all-around healthier, more fulfilling, and better version of yourself.

Believe it or not, this review is actually my condensed version… I could have said a lot more about Skyterra, the people, and my time there and it still wouldn’t have been able to do...