Discover Your Zen
Turkey Nurse Retreat 2025
You are invited to attend a magical and restorative retreat in Turkey!
Join us for a Cultural, Restorative, and Educational Retreat for Nurses!
When: September 20th - 28th 2025
Where: Turkey
General plan:
Istanbul
Become enamored with the sights and sounds of Istanbul, home of the Blue Mosque, Aya Sofya, and the Grand Bazaar. Here we will spend three nights in comfortable, four-star lodging spending time getting to know this beautiful city, as well as allowing time for relaxation.
Cappadocia
From Istanbul, we will head by plane for a two-night stay in Cappadocia famous for its cave dwellings, fairy chimneys, and church frescoes. Here you will have a chance to go on a hot-air balloon ride for some jaw-dropping sightseeing weather-depending.
Datca
Next, it's onward to the Turquoise coast for ancient ruins and beautiful beaches. From Cappadocia, we will fly bound for Datca. It's is a stunning seaside town that combines natural beauty and historical charm. From there we will have a chance to see the ancient ruins of Knidos and go on a relaxing boat trip. Here we will have opportunities to practice yoga, meditation, and indulge in the onsite spa.
On our last day, September 28th, we will fly back to Istanbul where everyone will depart.
Are you interested in joining? Click Here to find out more or email me!
Email me if interested nicole@unwoundretreats.com
to put your name on the waitlist.
Retreat in Sayulita, Mexico
The Next Nurse Retreat in Mexico will be in Nov 2025 - Details coming soon!
- Enjoy the beautiful setting of Sayulita in luxurious accommodations walking distance to the beach & town at NICO Sayulita
- Daily yoga and meditation
- Private chef-prepared meals
- Ground transportation
- Welcome bag
- 7 - 8 CEs
- Paddleboarding session
- Spa services and air not covered
Email me nicole@unwoundretreats.com
if you want to stay in the loop about it.
Do you need to restore your soul?
The next community event will be sometime this Spring!
Stay tuned!
- Come Unwind
- Let Go
- Commune
- Heal
Each event is a unique experience offering with some combination of the following: yoga, breathwork, meditation, journaling, happy hour, and/ or a lecture!
Nicole Johnson is an accredited CE Provider through the State of CA - license #17577
What is Unwound Retreats?
Unwound Retreats is founded by critical care nurse Nicole Johnson, BSN, RN, CCRN, CEP. She believes in holding space for nurses to learn, grow, and have community. She believes in offering a potpourri of ideas and ways to improve one's well being, and that every person's path to wellness is individualized.
She is certified in 'Happiness at Work' through the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkley, has taken a course on Mindful Based Stress Reduction at Mindfulness Northwest, and received a certification on Psychological First Aid from John Hopkins University.
Nicole creates community events and retreats that offer a time for nurses to come together, have fun, feel restored and rejuvenated, and maybe feel a little excited about the world. She has created and led seven retreats - three in Morocco, three in Mexico and one in California.
Nicole speaks on well-being, finding purpose and meaning in your work, and self-care modalities that are rooted in science.
Nicole Johnson is an accredited CE Provider through the State of CA - license #17577
Review from the Nurses Retreat in Morocco:
"I tried to think of helpful critiques but it was such a great experience! The places we stayed were amazing, the food was all so delicious, the talks were great, the activities and experiences were perfect. I’ve never had a trip like that before and it was so special. I liked having the smaller group and I think we lucked out with the people- or you just surround yourself with good people!"
Review from the Nurse's Mini-Retreats:
“I have attended 2 of Nicole’s events for nurses and both have been amazing. Nicole has been warm and welcoming and has put great care into curating the events. The breathwork and yoga facilitators have been intuitive and nurturing as well. As nurses, it’s so important to recognize our own needs to decompress and rejuvenate, and being able to do this in a setting of other nurses and healthcare workers who “get it” has been really impactful for me. I’m grateful that Nicole is thoughtfully carving out some time and space for nurses to care for themselves. I’m excited to attend more of Nicole’s events in the future.”
Nurses! It's time to put yourself first!
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