Weary we gather — together we heal.

A Place to Come Back
to Yourself

Life moves fast. Demands pile up. Somewhere along the way, the quiet voice inside — the one that knows what you need — gets harder to hear. Nashaway is where you slow down enough to listen again.

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Restorative Florida sanctuary Solo, group & business retreats Pay-over-time options

Retreat guests gathered in the great room at Nashaway

Conversations that matter

Guided by Dr. Melanie Barton

Sound familiar?

When the noise gets louder than your own voice

You don't need another vacation. You need a space that meets you where you are — and gives you back to yourself.

Weary & Overwhelmed

The pace of life has left you depleted, restless, and disconnected from what matters most.

Stuck at a Crossroads

You sense something needs to shift — but you can't hear yourself well enough to know what it is.

Quietly Searching

You're curious about deeper healing, expanded awareness, and a more conscious way of moving through the world.

You are welcome here

Dr. Melanie Barton Founder & Host

Meet your guide

A steady presence to walk you home.

Dr. Melanie Barton built Nashaway as a sanctuary — a place where weary travelers, seekers, leaders, and friends can step out of the busyness and back into harmony. Her work draws from decades of holistic practice, energy healing, and lived wisdom.

"You don't need to be fixed. You need to be heard, held, and reminded of what you already know. That's what we do here."

A welcoming host known for warmth, attentiveness, and care for every guest.
Reiki practitioner and meditation teacher; gathers trusted healers for every other modality.
Curates retreats that honor what you are seeking — quiet stillness or active healing.

Meet Dr. Melanie & the Roundhouse

Who comes to Nashaway

Many paths. One welcome.

Our guests arrive from many different roads. What they share is a sense that it's time for something deeper.

Personal Renewal

Anyone carrying the weight of overwhelm, burnout, or transition who needs space to rest, reset, and hear themselves think.

Small Groups & Friends

Couples, families, and circles of friends who want to share a meaningful experience together in a private, unhurried setting.

Leaders & Teams

Custom retreats that help business leaders step back from daily operations to envision what's next, align, and return ready.

Seekers & the Curious

Those drawn to expanded awareness, energy work, and experiences like our rooftop CE5 connection events.

The experience

Choose the practices that call to you.

Every retreat is shaped around you. Some guests come for deep stillness. Others for active healing or group energy. Both — and everything between — belong here.

Meditation

Sound Baths

Reiki & Energy

Hypnosis

Scalar & Rife

Emotion Code

Goal Setting

Prayer Wheel

CE5 Rooftop

Detox Foot Baths

Massage & Spinal Flow

Labyrinth Walks

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The different speakers, meeting like-minded people, and great discussions with the other attendees — I loved every part. We connected with our star families on the roof using handheld walkie-talkies. Dr. Melanie Barton was a perfect host, the food was plentiful and varied, and the CE5 location on the roof was wonderful. Well attended, well organized, and a variety of disciplines. I can certainly recommend the Nashaway Retreat — and I intend on returning.

K.B. · Groveland, FL · December 2025 retreat

A simple path forward

How your retreat comes together

No pressure. No prescriptions. Just three steps to a retreat shaped around what you need.

Reach Out

Send a note or book a call. Share what's bringing you here — even if it's just a feeling.

Shape Your Retreat

Choose the modalities and rhythm that fit. Reserve with a deposit and pay over time if you'd like.

Arrive & Exhale

Step into the sanctuary. Let the land, the practices, and the community do their quiet work.

A Place to Come Back to Yourself