NAQUASTE <na·kwa·stay> In gratitude for healing water.
Discover the healing power of water through inclusive retreats, aquatic therapy, and aquatic bodywork designed for renewal, growth, and connection.
Guided by Certified Land and Water Therapists, our therapeutic aquatic services and retreats combine proven healing and transformative techniques with quick, meaningful results. Whether you are looking to restore your energy, deepen your connection to yourself, or simply experience the calming embrace of water, Naquaste offers a space where wellness flows naturally.
Join us for our upcoming Naquaste Water Wellness Event Experience
Naquaste Water Wellness Retreats offers retreats that are designed to immerse you in the healing power of water, yoga, nature, stillness, and community. Each seasonal weekend or day retreat is open to anyone seeking renewal, balance, and transformation.
Retreat Description & Highlights
Step into spring with our Gardens of Gratitude retreat, a gentle space to reflect, restore, and renew. Experience our Naquaste Signature Aquatic Bodywork™, guided by Certified Aquatic Therapists trained in techniques that support post‑trauma release, deep relaxation, pain relief, and joint ease. In the healing water, you’ll be held, supported, and invited to soften.
Enjoy a blend of restorative and energizing experiences, including Aquafit, yoga, and nature‑based reflection. You’ll also explore how gratitude can help your inner garden bloom during a special Gratitude Workshop led by Samantha Eyerman of The Nourished Self.
Come as you are and allow healing water, compassionate guidance, and the spirit of gratitude to help you grow into the season ahead.
Property Features: The 10,000 square foot renewal center is purposely designed healing feng shui architecture. The serene and secluded lakefront property is surrounded by 12 wooded acres with beautiful fall foliage this time of year. This is a handicap accessible facility. Pool will be at therapeutic temperature for this retreat and has an adjoining hot tub to relax in. Please note that the pool is not (yet) fully handicap accessible-no wheelchair lift.
Water healing experiential: Naquaste Signature Aquatic Bodywork™
Water fitness experiential: Ai Chi, AquaFit and AquaYoga
Floating meditation experiential with Dark Sensory Sound Bath
Yoga Experiential: Yoga Nidra and Yin Yoga by Melanie
A "Gardens of Gratatitude" workshop with Sam Eyerman from The Nourished Self
Heavily organic meals included, with accommodations for specific dietary needs upon request.
Mindful Scavenger Hunt
Make & Take Apothecary
Massages by Abide Wellness & facials and brow services by Pure Aesthetics available for extra charge
Coffee, teas and Red Poppy Fruit water and snacks through the day
The Rooms
Overnight accommodations are included.
Important Information
We want you to feel prepared and confident before attending.
Payment secures your spot; refunds are not available unless we cancel.
Travel is your responsibility.
Participation is at your own risk; please share any medical conditions in advance.
Photos and videos may be taken for promotional use unless you opt out in writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I register? Register online—your spot is confirmed once payment is received.
Q: Is travel included? No, travel is your responsibility. Accommodation details will be provided.
Q: What if I need to cancel? Retreat fees are non‑refundable. If we cancel, you’ll receive a full refund or credit.
Q: Will photos be taken? Yes, for promotional use. You may opt out in writing.
Retreat Co-Host, Soul Dive LLC
Marisa is an aquatic therapist, recreational therapist and certified aqua yoga instructor. She is passionate about spreading awareness of the healing qualities of water and relaxation. Her calming nature is beneficial to treating individuals who require additional patience and care. Marisa is dedicated to creating holistic and person centered treatment plans for each of her clients.
Retreat Co-Host, Specialty Aquatic Programs LLC
Nicole believes the water is healing for ALL, from special needs to athletes and regular folks. She never stops learning new and innovative evidenced-based aquatic and swim interventions to help her clients. She is vehemently passionate about sharing her knowledge and talent with her professional peers.
Restorative Yoga Instructor & more
Melanie Pieknik has been an
Registered Nurse since 2004, specializing in Emergency-Trauma for 15
years and more recently in home health care. She graduated with a
Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN) in 2004, a Master’s in the Science of
Nursing (MSN) in 2011, and completed her certification through Yoga
Medics in 2012. She has been working with individual clients and leading
group classes since then. She has long had a fascination with the
mind-body connection and continues to be inspired by the clients with
whom she works.
Abide Wellness LLC
Kelsey Crawford is a licensed Massage Therapist and Owner of Abide Wellness LLC. In 2023, Kelsey graduated from Irene's Myomassology Institute, where she specialized in prenatal massage, trigger point therapy, and table Thai. In addition to owning her own massage business, she works as a financial analyst. Combining her love of business and wellness, she started Abide Wellness to provide holistic healthcare to her community!
Instagram: @abidewellnessllc
Samantha Eyerman, CTRS, Health Coach, RYT‑200, is a therapeutic recreation specialist and holistic wellness guide with training in yoga, health coaching, and SoulCollage®. A graduate of Eastern Michigan University with degrees in Recreational Therapy and Psychology, she brings a compassionate, whole‑person approach to emotional, spiritual, physical, and environmental well‑being. Samantha supports individuals and groups in identifying their goals and cultivating meaningful, sustainable growth through intuitive, therapeutic practices. https://www.thenourishedselfllc.com/
The Intention of the Treatments
Each offering in our Naquaste Spring Retreat is an invitation to soften, to breathe, and to return to yourself. Like a garden waking after winter, your body and spirit are gently encouraged to unfurl. Through healing water, mindful movement, and tender guidance, you are welcomed into a space where release feels natural, rest feels earned, and growth feels possible.
Naquaste Signature Aquatic Bodywork™
In warm, embracing water, you are held in a way that allows the body to let go. This signature blend of Watsu®, AquaStretch™, and Cranial Sacral Release creates a therapeutic journey that feels both ancient and otherworldly. Cradling movements, rhythmic flow, and gentle myofascial release invite deep relaxation, emotional softening, and a sense of floating beyond the weight of daily life. Here, the water becomes both healer and home.
Dark Sensory Floating Meditation Sound Bath
Suspended in warmth and darkness, your senses awaken to the subtle vibrations of singing bowls. This quiet, cocoon‑like experience guides you inward—toward stillness, spaciousness, and the soft release of tension held in the body and mind.
Gratitude in Motion Aquafit
A joyful, heart‑lifting Aquafit experience that blends play, movement, and gratitude. This class nourishes the physical heart while uplifting the emotional one, reminding you that joy is a form of healing too.
Aqua Yoga
In the gentle support of warm water, yoga becomes fluid, accessible, and deeply soothing. Movements unfold with ease, inviting balance, strength, and mindful presence. Muscles soften, breath deepens, and the body remembers how to move with grace.
Mindful Scavenger Hunt
A playful wander through nature that encourages curiosity and presence. With each clue, you’re invited to notice the small wonders around you—and the quiet reflections within you.
Make & Take — Picture Your Bloom
A tender creative ritual where you craft vision pictures using pressed flowers and intentional words. Each piece becomes a symbolic seed—something to take home, nurture, and grow long after the retreat ends.
Yin Yoga / Yoga Nidra
A sanctuary of stillness. Long‑held Yin poses melt tension from the body, while Yoga Nidra—“yogic sleep”—guides you into a state of profound rest. This practice nourishes the nervous system and restores the quiet places within.
Gardens of Gratitude Workshop
Led by Samantha Eyerman, this gentle workshop explores gratitude as a living practice—one that roots, steadies, and helps your inner garden bloom. Private consultations with Samantha are available for those seeking deeper personal insight.
Massage
A 30‑minute Swedish or deep tissue massage with Kelsey from Abide Wellness offers an additional layer of release, easing the body into deeper comfort and calm. Available for an additional fee.
Facials and Brow Services
Let your outer glow match your inner one with express facial and brow services from Danielle at Pure Aesthetics LLC. A nourishing way to honor your body’s radiance. Additional fee applies.
Registration is now open for our Spring Weekend Retreat
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Corporate & Business Sponsorship Opportunities
Support a Retreatant • Invest in Your Team • Strengthen Workplace Wellness
Businesses and corporations are invited to partner with Naquaste Water Wellness by sponsoring an individual retreatant or sending their own staff to participate in our water‑based wellness programs. These sponsorships offer a meaningful way to promote health, reduce burnout, and support personal and professional growth.
Why Companies Sponsor Participants
Organizations today recognize that employee well‑being directly impacts:
Productivity and focus
Stress management
Team morale
Retention and job satisfaction
Overall workplace culture
Our retreats offer a unique blend of aquatic therapy, yoga, mindfulness, and restorative practices that help individuals return to work refreshed, grounded, and more resilient.
Sponsoring Your Own Staff
Businesses can sponsor employees to attend a Naquaste retreat as part of:
Wellness benefits, Professional development, Stress‑reduction initiatives, Leadership retreats, Reward and recognition programs, Employees who attend gain: Improved mental clarity, Reduced stress and burnout, Enhanced emotional regulation, Renewed motivation and creativity, Tools for ongoing self‑care. This makes Naquaste an excellent addition to corporate wellness programs.
How to Get Started
Businesses can contact Naquaste Water Wellness to:
Sponsor an individual retreatant, Register employees for an upcoming retreat, Create a custom corporate wellness package, Arrange private or team‑based water wellness sessions. We provide invoices, documentation, and any required paperwork for HR, wellness departments, or corporate reimbursement programs.
CORPORATE SPONSOR TESTIMONY:
"At our company, we value the caregivers who are taking care of the home and children (especially caregivers of special needs individuals). Because if the home isn't taken care of, then that affects the outside world. But who takes care of the caregivers? They deserve a break! When I heard that Specialty Aquatic was looking for company sponsors to sponsor retreatant for their aquatic wellness retreat, I had the wonderful caregiver who deserves respite in mind and I immediately knew it was the right thing for my company to do. "
-Anonymous Sponsor
SPONSORED RETREATANT TESTIMONY:
"This Fall, I received an amazing gift of financial support allowing me to attend the Naqua-ste Retreat, This generosity helped me to attend without feeling guilty about spending money on myself. It taught me that self-care for long-term caregivers is not a luxury, but a necessity! What I discovered was an amazing community of support. The different water experiences, yoga and walking the retreat nature paths allowed a deep peace to settle in my spirit. I felt more connected with all the parts of myself- body, mind and spirit. I was able to process and let go of some of the deep medical trauma from supporting my son through numerous hospital stays and seizures. The grounds were beautiful and calming, and the food was delicious! I felt very pampered. Nicole released the left side of my neck from an old auto injury, allowing me to rotate left for the first time in over thirty years! I am beyond grateful for the financial support that allowed me to attend. The Naquaste Retreat really improved my quality of life. It provided physical healing, social support, renewed friendships and lasting joy that lasted long afterwards."
-Rita, Mom of 24 year old son affected by autism, autoimmune encephalitis, epilepsy, low vision
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Relaxing Level ($110) - Sponsor a retreat activity such as Opening Ceremony, Floating Meditation, Yoga Nidra, etc
Renewing Level ($580) - Sponsor a retreatant like your own employee or a caregiver of special needs child/adult.
Restorative Level ($1000)
- Sponsor 2 retreatants at your own company and get an extra hour of
aquatic bodywork for whoever you'd like (outside of the retreat).
Rejuvenation Level (Product)
- Provide products that can be used during the retreat such as self
care items, meditation, warm drinks, health food or swag bag items.
*All sponsors have a choice of being listed as public or anonymous on our website, social media, marketing through Oct 2026
PRIVATE RETREATS ARE AVAILABLE TO BUSINESSES, GROUPS AND PARTIES AND CAN BE CULTIVATED TO MEET YOUR GROUPS NEEDS AND DESIRES. EMAIL HELLO@NAQUASTE.COM
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