San Jose Wellness Retreat
At the Optimum Health Institute (OHI), you can step into a world of relaxation and rejuvenation, away from the busyness of everyday life. While we don’t have a wellness retreat in San Jose, our serene Southern California campus is just a short journey away - about a 7.5-hour drive or a 1.5-hour flight from the Bay Area. This close proximity makes our San Diego wellness retreat a convenient and refreshing escape for anyone seeking holistic wellness and a transformative experience. Join us, and discover the natural beauty and tranquility that create the perfect environment for renewal.
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Nestled in lush gardens, OHI San Diego offers a supportive, distraction-free environment where you can focus entirely on your health and well-being. You’ll find yourself among a community of like-minded individuals dedicated to achieving optimal health. Together, you’ll enjoy a safe, welcoming space designed to foster personal growth, connection, and peace.
Visit us at OHI San Diego to recharge your body, mind, and spirit with a program rooted in holistic health principles.
About Our Retreat
Optimum Health Institute (OHI) has been dedicated to promoting holistic health since its founding in 1976. Our San Diego campus, located in the peaceful suburb of Lemon Grove, spans two acres and offers 60 comfortable guest rooms, a well-tended lawn for relaxation, and vibrant gardens that bloom year-round. This retreat center provides an inviting atmosphere where you can unwind, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.
During your stay, enjoy the shade of majestic trees, visit our serene chapel for quiet meditation, and explore our organic garden and greenhouse, where you can learn about the powerful benefits of living foods. Our on-site Optimum Health Store is filled with wellness essentials, including books, personal care items, and more to support your health journey.
To complete your experience, unwind in our relaxing spa, where you can soak in the peaceful surroundings. From meditative gardens to rejuvenating spa sessions, every corner of our retreat is designed to help you find balance and inner peace.
We invite you to treat OHI San Diego as your home away from home - a place where you can truly reconnect with yourself in an environment dedicated to nurturing health and harmony.
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Our Holistic Wellness Program
Optimum Health Institute offers a range of classes and activities designed to guide you on a journey toward holistic well-being. Each session is thoughtfully curated to address different aspects of health - physical, mental, and spiritual - ensuring you receive a well-rounded experience.
Physical Health
Our detox classes focus on removing toxins to rejuvenate both body and mind. Here, detoxification is not only a physical process but also an opportunity for mental and emotional cleansing. Throughout the program, you’ll enjoy a nutrient-rich, organic diet of raw foods that supports natural detox processes. You’ll also discover the health benefits of juicing, fasting, and superfoods.
Alongside physical detox, our program incorporates practices that foster emotional clarity and mental calm. Engage in meditation, mindfulness, and other exercises that support emotional release and stress reduction. Our holistic approach leaves you feeling lighter, more energized, and with renewed clarity of purpose.
Mental Health
Mental wellness is a vital component of our program. Through guided meditations, mindfulness exercises, and workshops on cognitive techniques, we support you in building mental resilience and fostering emotional balance. These sessions teach you how to reframe negative thoughts and cultivate a positive outlook.
Emotional healing is also a key aspect of our mental health program. By participating in workshops focused on forgiveness, acceptance, and healthy emotional processing, you’ll develop tools for coping with life’s challenges. These sessions are complemented by physical activities like yoga and light exercise, which further promote mental well-being and overall harmony.
Spiritual Health
We recognize that the mind, body, and spirit are interconnected. Our spiritual wellness classes focus on meditation, prayer, and gratitude to nurture your spirit. OHI is part of the Free Sacred Trinity Church (FSTC), a non-denominational Christian ministry, but all faith backgrounds are welcome. Our emphasis is on spirituality, providing a space for you to heal and strengthen your spirit, independent of religious affiliation.
Optimum Health Institute’s San Diego retreat offers you a sanctuary for holistic healing and personal transformation. Whether your goal is to detoxify, achieve mental clarity, or explore spiritual health, our program provides the support and resources you need to succeed.
Make the Journey from San Jose to Our Wellness Retreat in San Diego
Although Optimum Health Institute doesn’t have a location in San Jose, our San Diego retreat is well worth the trip for those seeking a comprehensive and rejuvenating wellness experience. With a convenient location that’s easily accessible by car or a short flight, you’ll find that visiting OHI San Diego is not only possible but truly rewarding.
Join us and experience the peace, beauty, and supportive community that set OHI apart. This journey is an investment in your well-being, providing a chance to rejuvenate, connect with like-minded individuals, and gain tools for a healthier, more balanced life.
Ready to take the next step? Reach out to learn more about our programs, tuition, and how you can begin your path to optimal health at OHI San Diego. We’re here to help you start your journey - call us at (800) 588-0809 to reserve your spot today.
Program Tuition & Fees
For new members of our community, please see the tuition and room fees listed below. Returning members can contact us directly at (800) 588-0809 to discuss special pricing options.
- Our weekly tuition covers all classes, meals, and materials for the program, from Sunday to Sunday.
- We offer a variety of comfortable room options, each available at an affordable rate and reserved exclusively for participants in our wellness program.
- For those residing near San Diego, we also offer a commuter program that allows you to participate in all classes and enjoy all meals and materials while staying in the comfort of your own home each night.
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Our Policies
Room fees are subject to change without notice.
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Amenities
OHI promises a rare opportunity to escape from the hectic pace of our lives at our wellness retreat center. Consistent with this promise, OHI does not provide any alarm clocks, televisions, or radios.
- Telephones, with programmable wake-up calls, are available in all guest rooms.
- WiFi internet access is available in all guest rooms.
- Some mobile phone services may be accessible in this rural setting.
- OHI for Life® skin care products are provided in each room to enhance your holistic healing retreat experience.
- Hair dryers and toiletries are not provided. However, natural hygiene products are available for purchase at the Optimum Health Store on campus.
- Laundry facilities with coin-operated machines are located on the grounds.
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Reservations
Full payment is required for the first week at the time of your reservation. Subsequent weeks must be paid upon arrival. OHI accepts MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express. If someone else is paying for your stay, you will be required to provide 3rd party, credit-card authorization by the account holder at the time of reservation. Personal checks must be drawn from U.S. banks and must be received 14 days prior to your stay.
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Cancellation policy
- A fee of $400 is charged for cancellations made 14 or more days in advance.
- No refund is eligible for cancellations less than 14 days in advance.
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Rescheduling a visit
- One rescheduled visit is allowed. A rescheduled visit must begin within four months of the originally scheduled visit.
- There is no fee for rescheduling a visit if made 14 days or more in advance.
- A fee of $400 is charged for rescheduling a visit with less than 14 days notice.
- After a guest has checked in for the original visit, no refund is allowed.
- Guests must sign an acknowledgement of cancellation within 2 weeks of requesting a rescheduled visit. Once signed, no additional reschedules are allowed.
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Campus policies
- Pets are not permitted. For more information, read our FAQ.
- Cigarettes, alcohol, and recreational drugs are not allowed on campus.
- Rooms are only available to guests participating in our program.
- Use of computers and mobile phones in public areas is prohibited.
- Guests are required to be self-reliant in order to participate in the program. For more information, read our FAQ.
- Promotional literature should not be passed out to other guests. This includes brochures, business cards, or other forms of written literature for outside programs, products, or services – whether they are yours or someone else’s. Anyone who violates the above or performs or offers to perform a service (massage, counseling, proselytizing etc.) for other guests will be asked to leave the premises without a refund.
What Guests Are Saying
I have been coming to OHI regularly for over 35 years, and highly recommend the program here. I credit the diet and classes with helping me maintain good health and proper weight all that time. I just feel so much younger than my actual age of 77.
John Worcester
Optimum Health San Diego was an amazing experience, you have to go to yourself to truly appreciate. A perfect environment to relax and allow your body to heal -mind, body, and soul. I would recommend this program to everyone in my life. You owe it to your body to go through a program like this at least once a year. Thank You OHI for an amazing experience, can't wait to come back.
Carlos Gonzalez
I came to reset my health and body. NOT disappointed!!! What a beautiful experience of community supporting each other through the incredible learning process of maintaining a healthy body. I came for one week and my goal is to finish week 2 & 3 in 2024. Greatest gift you can give yourself.
Raylene Brundage
Meet the Staff
Danielle Demko
Program Director
OHI community member since 2018
“I’m passionate about people—and inspiring them to live life at the highest level. That’s why it’s such an honor to encourage and cheer our community members on as they navigate their healing journeys. I’ve also pursued my own healing journey through the years—and joining OHI finally sync’d what I knew instinctively and had learned over the years about the connection between body, mind and spirit. Its simple truths are profound!”
Alaina Gallegos
Facilitator
OHI community member since 2015
"I found a true calling working at OHI after an unfulfilling career in International Development and Public Health. When you change your diet, your mind, and align with spirit, transformation truly takes place. It is an honor to hold space for our guests who are courageous enough to do the work it takes to heal and become whole again. This is so much more than just a job; it is a life purpose."
Jennifer Inman
Facilitator
OHI community member since 2019
"Life is happening in and around us and god is in everything, therefore healing potential is everywhere. Our awareness of this gets so obscured through our routines, distractions and stresses resulting in imbalance and dis-ease. But our bodies are marvelous machines that are constantly repairing themselves; and given an optimal environment, they do this with ease. OHI is a sacred place for people to reconnect to their awareness of the miracle of life through powerful food and faith; and healing is rapid. Working here and witnessing miraculous transformations day after day is medicine for me as well as for all the friends who come here and power up."
Carla Blea
Facilitator
OHI community member since 2015
“Working at OHI has opened my eyes more to the wholeness of healing beyond just a clean diet. I have met some incredible people since working here and love knowing that all of our team’s efforts help heal our guests. Even after receiving my bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition, I’ve gained so much knowledge here at OHI about how a raw diet heals the mind, body and spirit.”
Grace Wong
Facilitator
OHI community member since 2013
"I feel honored to be a part of the OHI community…extending support and encouragement to our guests who begin to transform their health and well-being the moment they arrive here. So much of it has to do with the power of community. It’s true that we can do more than we think we can by doing it together. Fellow guests seem to bond quickly…encouraging and inspiring each other. This truly is a blessed place to work!"
Guillermo
Director of Guest Services
OHI community member since 2013
"When I first started working at OHI, I didn't realize what I truly signed up for. It didn't take long for me to see the significant difference that OHI makes in peoples' lives. I see that now and want to be a part of it. The connection between the guests and the staff is like a family. I'm so blessed to be part of this wonderful atmosphere. To work here is very fulfilling and rewarding."
OHI San Diego Campus
6970 Central Avenue
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 588-0809
Our 6 acre campus is nestled in a residential neighborhood in Lemon Grove, CA – a nearby suburb of San Diego. Free parking is available in our securely gated community.
For transportation from San Diego International Airport to OHI San Diego, we recommend using Orange Cab and request the special flat rate of $38.00. Orange Cab phone number: (619) 223-5555 or (619) 291-3333.
Disclaimer
NOTE: Optimum Health Institute-San Diego is not a hotel, spa, healthcare facility, business establishment, or public accommodation. Optimum Health Institute-San Diego is a healing mission of the Free Sacred Trinity Church and is tax-exempt, non-profit California religious corporation organized pursuant to California's Nonprofit Religious Corporation Law. Optimum Health Institute-San Diego is organized exclusively for religious purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The Americans with Disabilities Act provides an exemption for religious organizations. 42 U.S.C. § 12187. Pursuant to this exemption, the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act that address public accommodations and services operated by private entities do not apply to religious organizations or entities controlled by religious organizations, including places of worship.