Group programs

Why group wellness retreats create stronger results

Solo retreats are effective. Group retreats add something extra: shared accountability, social energy, and the kind of bonding that comes from doing hard things together. Whether it is a corporate team, a group of friends, or a family, the collective experience amplifies individual results.

Group formats also unlock logistics that solo travellers cannot access. Private buyouts of entire properties, custom programming shaped around the group's goals, and dedicated staff who manage the schedule from arrival to departure.

Programs are available in the United States, Italy, Spain, Mexico, and Indonesia. Formats range from active hiking retreats to medically supervised longevity stays.

Types of group programs

Seven programs on Serenity Ways suit group bookings, from private buyouts to shared-schedule formats.

• Private property buyouts (The Ranch Malibu, The Ranch Hudson Valley). Both Ranch properties offer full buyouts for groups. The format is intense: daily hiking, plant-based meals, strength training, and digital detox. Malibu runs in the Santa Monica Mountains. Hudson Valley sits on a historic New York estate. Pricing is on request.
• Medical longevity programs (Palazzo Fiuggi, Italy). The Longevity program (7 to 21 nights, from €7,000) combines medical diagnostics with nutrition, fitness, and thermal water therapies. The shorter Hiking for Longevity format (3 to 6 nights, from €2,070) pairs daily guided hikes with light medical oversight. Both work well for groups who want clinical depth in a historic Italian setting.
• Flexible wellness stays (SHA Spain, SHA Mexico). The Rebalance and Energize program runs at both SHA properties. SHA Spain offers 4 to 14 nights from €2,500. SHA Mexico offers 2 to 7 nights from $1,600. Groups can share the social experience while each member follows an individual wellness plan.
• Integrated wellness in Bali (COMO Shambhala Estate, Indonesia). The Integrated Wellness Program runs from 5 to 10 nights and combines Ayurveda, yoga, and jungle-based activities. COMO Shambhala's villa format suits small groups who want privacy in a tropical setting.

How to choose the right group program

If the group wants a physically challenging reset with no distractions, The Ranch delivers the toughest format. Daily 4-hour hikes, no alcohol, no caffeine, no phones. It works well for corporate teams and close friend groups.

If medical screening and longevity are the priority, Palazzo Fiuggi offers a clinical framework in a stunning Italian property. The longer stays are ideal for groups wanting meaningful health data alongside shared meals and thermal bathing.

If the group has mixed wellness goals, SHA is the most flexible. One member might focus on gut health while another does a stress protocol. Everyone shares the restaurants, pool, and social spaces.

If the group prefers a tropical setting with spiritual and Ayurvedic elements, COMO Shambhala Estate in Bali is the strongest choice. Small group villas offer privacy within a larger estate.

Contact the Serenity Ways team with your group size, dates, and objectives. They will propose the best-fit property and negotiate group terms.

What to expect during the stay

At The Ranch, the schedule is non-negotiable. Wake at 5:30, hike by 6:00, strength training in the afternoon, lights out by 9:00. The structure is the point. Groups push through together.

At Palazzo Fiuggi, the pace is more civilised. Medical appointments fill the mornings. Afternoons alternate between guided activities and free time. The thermal pools and gardens become natural gathering spaces.

At SHA, each member follows a personal schedule but the group reconnects over meals and in the wellness common areas. The team can arrange group yoga sessions, cooking classes, or lectures on request.

What does a group wellness retreat cost?

The most accessible group option is Hiking for Longevity at Palazzo Fiuggi from €2,070 per person for 3 nights. SHA Mexico starts at $1,600 per person for 2 nights. SHA Spain begins at €2,500 per person for 4 nights.

Palazzo Fiuggi's full Longevity program ranges from €7,000 to €15,600 per person depending on length. COMO Shambhala pricing is available on request for group villa bookings.

The Ranch Malibu and The Ranch Hudson Valley offer full-property buyouts with pricing based on group size and dates. Contact the Serenity Ways team for a tailored group proposal.