Be. Well.

Weekend Retreat at Henderson Castle

September 19-21, 2025

 

Please join us for the first ever “Be.Well.” Holistic Retreat at Henderson Castle in Kalamazoo!

We have a lot of amazing experiences planned for you during this Wellness Weekend, taking place September 19th-21st 2025.

There is limited space for the full weekend line-up (with lodging at the sister property of Henderson Castle) as well  as spaces for people who live locally too. Here is some of what you can expect to see at this event being curated by the Sound Medicine Collective and hosted by Chef Francois Moyet. The line-up is chosen specifically for nourishing your mind, body, and spirit!

Chef Francois Moyet (Keeper of the Castle)

Here is some of what we have in store!

  • Sound Medicine + Cello opening night Sound  Journey w/ special guest Imphormal on live cello

  • Two dinners, two brunch, and lunch + cooking class w/ Chef Francois

  • Functional Fitness, meditation, reiki, vibrational healing, & Wim Hof Method breath + ice bath sessions w/ Luke Andresen 

  • Yoga & Meditation w/ Kalamazoo yoga teacher Emily Hughs 

  • Flower Essences & Relaxation w/ Kristen Atkinson

  • Sound Healing w/ Jenna Three Fires 

  • Edible Plant Walk on the Castle grounds w/ Carley Pinto 

  • Reiki & Crystal Healing experience 

Check out the full weekend schedule below!

Luke Andresen (Sound Medicine Collective)

And so much more…

This is going to be the first in a series of these epic healing weekends. Sign-up for this inaugural event now to reserve your place!

Check-in for overnight guests starts a 3 p.m. on Friday, September 19th. 

Friday evening Cello + Sound Medicine is 5:00-6:30 p.m. 

Friday night dinner begins at 7:00 p.m.

Full Weekend Schedule:

FRIDAY

Check-in to the hotel starting at 3p

Sound Medicine Sound Bath w/ Live Cello 5:00-6:30p

Dinner 7:00p

SATURDAY

Functional Fitness Class (or Yoga) + Meditation 8:00-9:30a

Healthy Breakfast  9:30-10:30a

Edible Plant Walk on the Castle grounds  (use found items in the cooking class!) 10:45-12p

Cooking and nutrition class12:00-1:30p

Break 1:30-2:00p

Reiki and Crystal Healing 2:00-3:00p

Sound Medicine Vibrational Healing 3:15-4:30p

Wim Hof Method - Breathing + Ice Baths  and/or Aquacise  4:45-6:00p

6:00-7:00p  Break

Dinner 7:00p

SUNDAY

Yoga and Meditation  9:00-10:30a

Brunch 10:30-11:30a

Flower Essence Workshop + Relaxation 12:00-1:15p

*Time Slots for any private sessions:  Reiki, Sports Therapy, Personal Training, etc. can be available throughout the weekend

 

Meet Your Guides!

 

François Moyet

François Moyet is a seasoned naturopath and Master Chef whose unique approach blends the healing power of natural wellness with the artistry of fine cuisine. With a deep understanding of holistic health and decades of culinary expertise, François creates nourishing experiences that honor both body and soul.

Luke Andresen

Military fitness leader turned Resiliency Guide; Luke has an intuitive approach to training his students.  He take what works and rejects what doesn’t, always focusing on a holistic perspective to maximize physical potential while minimizing injury risk. 

Emily Hughes

For Emily, the calling of more yogic knowledge was so great that she decided to travel to India to study under the masters. Emily earned her 500 hour certificate with a specialization in Ayurveda at Ayuryoga Eco Ashram near Mysore, India. Then followed the sun to the fabulous Florida Keys, where she studied sound therapy & reiki.

Carly Pinto

Carly Pinto has a Bachelors of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics with a minor in Psychology, she attended the  National University of Natural Medicine to receive her Masters of Science in Nutrition, which equipped her with an incredibly unique and naturopathically-influenced holistic nutrition education.

Mike DeHays

Michael Jon DeHays is a freelance electric cellist, composer and recording engineer from Mishawaka, Indiana performing on electric cello as Imphormal.

Jenna3Fires

Three Fires is a Native American woman with specialties in reiki and healing sound. She received her Reiki training from Shaman, Simon Jay of Harmonic Waves Healing and her Sacred Sound Certification from Adrienne White of the Sound Medicine Collective.

Kristen Atkinson

Kristen Atkinson is trained as a yoga teacher, herbalist, flower essence practitioner, and floral acupuncturist. She has used and studied flower essences for over 10 years.

 

Space is limited, register now!