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Presented by John Bagnulo & Jan Buhrman February 7–12, 2027 | ChoZen Eco-Retreat & Sanctuary | Sebastian, Florida
Your heart is more than muscle. It is the measure of how you live.
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States — yet much of it is preventable through the choices we make every day. This retreat is built on one powerful idea: that the right foods, cooked with care and understanding, can protect and transform your heart health in profound ways. Regenerative health begins here — restoring the body's innate capacity to heal, adapt, and thrive by addressing the root causes of disease rather than its symptoms.
Over five immersive days at ChoZen Eco-Retreat & Sanctuary in Sebastian, Florida, you will move from knowledge to practice — from lecture to kitchen, from science to table. In this heart health we cover the regenerative principles that guide everything: how we source food, how we prepare it, and how we understand the relationship between a living landscape and a living body. You will leave with new culinary skills, a heart-healthy pantry strategy, a collection of recipes you love, and a clear understanding of what your body needs to thrive..
The Setting
ChoZen Eco-Retreat & Sanctuary, Sebastian, Florida
Set in the lush, sub-tropical environment across from the 22,000-acre St. Sebastian River Preserve, ChoZen Eco-Retreat & Sanctuary is located in the heart of one of North America's most biodiverse lagoon systems. Here, a global community of diverse disciplines and backgrounds gathers to collaborate, cross-pollinate, and share unique skill sets, knowledge, and wisdom—immersed in one of the most ecologically extraordinary places on earth. This living sanctuary is itself an expression of regenerative philosophy — where restored ecosystems, biodiversity, and human well-being are understood as inseparable.
Home to 10,000 species of flora and fauna and 35 endangered species — including manatees, dolphins, bobcats, and the Florida Panther — ChoZen's 40 acres of subtropical wetlands and three miles of trails offer nature as medicine. Guests enjoy farm-to-table catering, a saltwater pool, cold plunge, kayaking on the Sebastian River, and eco-lodging that ranges from geodesic domes to a four-bedroom Florida Villa.
Curriculum
Daily Schedule
A Day-by-Day Overview
Accommodation Information
Check-in: Sunday, February 7, 2027 from 3:00 PM
Check-out: Friday, February 12, 2027 by 10:00 AM
Recipes You Will Love to Cook Again
Every recipe is built for flavor first and heart health always. From golden milk morning rituals to stunning shakshuka, stuffed squid, and fragrant Moroccan stews — you will leave knowing how to make every one of them at home.
Carrot & Orange Soup
Beet and Tomato Soup
Curry Lentil Stew
Cabbage Soup with Shredded Chicken or Tofu
Shakshuka — Traditional, Sweet Potato & Green
Tinned Fish with Rice & Dill
Sheet Pan Salmon or Halibut with Fennel
Poached Halibut in Turmeric Broth
Moroccan Chicken Stew
Stuffed Squid with Wild Salmon
Soba Noodles with Broccoli Rabe & Miso Ginger
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Squash & Kale
Savory Miso Oats with Poached Egg
Chimichurri Sauce
Golden Milk
Reserve your place
Contact & Registration
To reserve your place or for any questions about the retreat, please contact Jan directly:
Jan Buhrman
54 Hewing Field
Chilmark, MA 02535
Email: jan@janbuhrman.com
*Before signing up, please read our Cancellation Policy in full
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT CHOZEN - we are the contact for the retreat and can answer your questions