7 Budget Family Wellness Retreats Under $200 Per Person Your Kids Will Actually Love

Wellness retreats are not just for couples without kids drinking green juice at $600 per night. There are real budget family wellness retreats across the country that cost less than $200 per person. These retreats give kids something real to do while parents actually decompress, and nobody comes home with credit card regret.

Below are seven of the best budget family wellness retreats with honest pricing, realistic inclusions, and one caveat for each retreat, which allows you to make informed decisions when booking.

Seven Springs Retreats – Tennessee

Seven Springs in the Smoky Mountains offers something rare, an actual outdoor wellness experience where families don’t leave their kids in front of a screen while they meditate alone in a yurt.

For $115/person/night, your family will stay in yurts with access to nature scavenger hunts, art & craft workshops, evening campfire storytelling, the kind of evenings your kids will be talking about on the ride home. Year-round family retreat programmes run throughout the year. This is not a spa that tolerates children. It was built for families.

Your family receives the following at $115/person/night:

• Yurt accommodations
• Access to all retreat facilities
• Guided nature walks & activities
• Optional chef-prepared plant-based meals at $20/person/meal
• Year-round family retreat programs

What to Consider Before Booking: Remote location with limited cell service. Most kids under 12 years old will not have an issue; however, for teenagers, it could be the deal breaker. Discuss prior to booking.

Perfect for families who want an affordable outdoor escape in the Smoky Mountains without sacrificing comfort.

Art of Living Retreat Centre – North Carolina

Located in 380 acres of Blue Ridge Mountain forest near Boone, NC, the Art of Living Retreat Centre is one of the best overall family wellness options in this list. Plus, with three meals included $100/per person/night, the value is extremely hard to beat.

Children have gentle hiking trails to explore, pottery making workshops to get their hands dirty, and meditation sessions designed specifically for children. These meditation sessions are age-appropriate introductions that most children find genuinely interesting. For example, a family of four would spend $400/night total with food included.

The following is exactly what you receive for your family at $100/person/night:

• Accommodations in retreat-style rooms
• Three meals daily
• Use of 380 acres of forest and hiking trails
• Pottery-making workshops
• Guided meditation classes for children
• Steam room and fitness centre

Limitations to consider prior to booking: The Art of Living provides a technology-limited environment with minimal WiFi/cell service. For those families looking to disconnect altogether, this is a feature. However, for families with teenagers who may not have been fully on board with the trip, manage expectations prior to arrival.

Perfect for families who want a mountain wellness escape where kids and parents both have something to look forward to.

Siddhayatan Tirth – Texas

At $95 per night, Siddhayatan is the lowest-priced retreat listed above and the most flexible. No schedules are required (no mandatory programs), and no pressure to go to each program.

Plus, 200 acres of peaceful grounds allow freedom of movement. Your family can choose how much structure they desire; either take advantage of the structure available or take time for themselves.

There are short meditation sessions created especially for children, regular family yoga classes, and free-roaming nature walks, which provide a needed opportunity for younger children to burn off some energy. Meditation classes are $15 per class, and Hatha yoga is a $25 optional addition (not an added fee).

Here is exactly what your family receives for $95/night:

• Private or shared room accommodations
• Access to over 200 acres of peaceful grounds
• Meditations – $15 per class
• Hatha yoga – $25 per class
• Nature walks – included at no additional cost
• Flexible schedule – no mandatory programming

Things to consider prior to booking Siddhayatan retreat: Younger children under six may not benefit from the spiritual/meditative focus of Siddhayatan. It is truly quiet here, and some young children may become restless due to a lack of ability to move and express themselves through noise.

Perfect for families who want the most affordable wellness retreat option with total flexibility to create their own schedule.

Kirpal Meditation Centre – Hawaii

Resorts in Hawaii generally exceed $800 per night. The Kirpal Meditation Centre on the Big Island offers an all-inclusive package for $141 per night. Three meals are served per day using fresh produce from its own 10-acre organic orchard.

Your child can explore the orchard while enjoying daily yoga in an open-air pavilion, and they will have easy access to the water. Many beautiful beaches exist within a reasonable driving distance from this location. They tend to be less crowded than resort beaches and more pristine.

Kirpal Meditation Centre uses only solar power and purified rainwater to operate. Eco-conscious parents will likely be impressed by how green this operation truly is. A family of four would pay $564 per night for lodging, meals, and activities.

Here is exactly what your family gets at $141 per night, all-inclusive:

• All-inclusive accommodation
• Three meals daily from the produce of the organic garden
• Yoga class daily in an open-air pavilion
• Ten acres of organic orchard to explore
• Eco-friendly facilities powered solely by solar energy
• Drinking water purified from rainfall

Considerations when choosing whether or not to book Kirpal Meditation Centre: Remote location of the Big Island. Very limited options available for entertainment close to the property. Must drive to the nearest town. If your family requires easy access to stores, restaurants, etc., plan accordingly.

Perfect for eco-conscious families who want an authentic Hawaiian wellness experience without the resort price tag.

Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs – New Mexico

There are two modes here, depending upon budget – both of which are worth considering.

Day pass costs $45 per person ($180 total for a family of four on weekdays), provides full access to four different mineral spring pools (iron, lithia soda & arsenic). The arsenic spring sounds scary, but it is completely safe and has been used medicinally for centuries.

The day pass also includes a free morning yoga class and access to surrounding desert trails for hiking. Families looking for a wellness experience without requiring an overnight stay will find Ojo Caliente one of the best values in the U.S.

If you choose to stay overnight, rooms begin at $209 per night (accommodations + access to Artesian Restaurant + farm-to-table breakfast). Great food, stunning desert views, rich history.

Here is exactly what your family receives with the day pass at $45/person:

• Unlimited usage of all hot spring pools
• Complimentary morning yoga
• Usage of the surrounding hiking trails

Adding the nightly room rate ($209/night):

• Overnight accommodations
• Artesian restaurant access
• Farm-to-Table breakfast included

Before booking, please consider: The room rate of $209 per night exceeds the $200 per person budgetary constraint for a family of four. Therefore, if you are trying to adhere strictly to your budget, then choosing the day pass at $180 total will cover all things Ojo Caliente has to offer.

Perfect for families who want a unique outdoor wellness experience steeped in centuries of natural healing history.

Kripalu Centre – Massachusetts

Kripalu has the largest collection of activities and is located on 100 acres in Berkshire County overlooking Lake Mankeenac. In addition to its numerous programs, including guided nature walks with certified naturalists, beginner archery, dance movement lessons, etc., Kripalu also provides dorm accommodations for just $109/night (includes 3 meals daily).

If there is an option on this list that matches the low price and high number of program options, as well as meals offered by Kripalu at $109/night, then it would be hard to find another option.

If your goal is to provide maximum variety of activities to your family at the least amount of money, then there is no other option to choose.

The following is everything included with your purchase at Kripalu for $109/night:

• Accommodations in a dormitory-style setting.
• Three meals daily: breakfast, lunch & dinner
• Access to 100 acres of grounds/gardens/forests
• Views of Lake Mankeenac
• A hike program that is guided by certified naturalists
• Traditional archery classes
• Dance movement sessions
• Library access (Ram Dass)

Things to Keep in Mind When Booking: Kripalu offers dorm-style accommodations. As such, guests will share restrooms and sleeping quarters. Families needing private time may find sharing living space to be a source of frustration. If you know this going into booking, it is acceptable. If you expect a hotel room, it will not meet those expectations.

Perfect for adventurous families who want the widest variety of activities at the lowest possible price point.

Civana Wellness Resort – Arizona

All of the properties on this list are priced at or below $200/person/night. Because some families prefer to spend big money on one single trip instead of stretching their vacation dollars over multiple smaller trips, we are including Civana.

Civana is located in Carefree, AZ, in the Sonoran Desert region. Starting at $399/night for your stay at Civana, you can choose from up to ten wellness classes per day, two on-site restaurants, aqua therapy pools, beginner aerial yoga, and explore desert trails on resort bicycles.

Additionally, Civana features a meditation labyrinth and offers seasonally discounted packages to help reduce overall cost.

Below is a breakdown of exactly what you get for your family at Civana, starting at $399/night:

• Accommodation in sleek modern rooms
• Up to 10 wellness class opportunities daily
• Use of resort bicycles for riding the desert trails
• Use of meditation labyrinth & yoga Lawn
• Dining at two on-site restaurants
• Access to an aquatic therapy pool
• ADA accessible facilities

Things to consider prior to booking at Civana: Civana is above the average nightly price budgeting, or making a conscious decision to use this as your ‘one big’ trip for the year is required. Do not book this on impulse. Only plan to book when you have set aside funds specifically for this purpose.

Perfect for families who want to splurge on one truly special wellness experience they will talk about for years.

Comparison Table

Not sure which retreat suits your family best? Here is every option at a glance, so you can find which retreat best meets your budget requirements and the preferences of your children.

Ready to Book?

Pick the retreat that fits your budget right now and book it. Don’t talk yourself out of it. All but one of the retreat options listed herein can be booked for less than $150 per person/night, and many also offer meals. The hardest part is determining which retreat is best for you and your children, not whether you can afford it.

Once you’ve chosen your retreat, check out our guide to Cheap family flights to Europe if you’re thinking bigger for next year. Also, read our Expedia vs Travelocity for families article prior to booking, so you know you are using the correct platform.

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Because every family deserves a chance to recharge together without the financial stress that makes most parents close their browser tabs before they even start planning.

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