About this Event
? Higher Launch in Heaven Retreat Day
Mindfulness & Healing Immersion in Nature
A Day of Ancient Practices, Neuroscience & Nature Connection
Step away from the hustle and open to the soothing rhythms of The Nature Pill @ Patch.
Rooted in 2,600 years of mindfulness traditions (vipassana), this retreat blends ancient wisdom, neuroscience, and nature to help you reset and reconnect.
Mindfulness in nature has been shown by the NIH to reduce anxiety and increase calm. Together, we’ll explore how earth-based awareness reconnects us to the sensory joys of birdsong, breeze, chimes, and prayer — cultivating presence and inner peace.
? What’s Included
- ? Cacao Tea from Patch’s 500 Trees
- ? Lite Bite Breakfast & Organic Lunch
- ? Neurobiology-Based Practices
- ? The Nature Pill @ Patch Experience
- ? Certified Mindfulness & Yoga Instructors
- ? International Coaching Federation Coaches
- ? Forest Bathing Therapist-Guided Immersion
- ? HeartMath Coach
? Retreat Investment - $350
Secure your place today for a full day of expert-guided healing, nourishment, and community connection.
You Receive:
- ? 8 Full Hours of Guided Practices
- ? Nourishing Meals Prepared with Intention
- ? Science-Based Stress Relief Tools
- ? Time in a 124-Year-Old Sacred Forest
- ✨ A Renewed Sense of Calm & Community
? Friend Pak: Bring a friend for a lower price per person
? Scholarships: Limited tickets available (apply here)
? Groups welcome! Special rates available (email: [email protected])
? A Launch Made in Heaven
This daylong retreat is also a benefit event for Higher, a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting women in crisis through on-demand coaching access.
When you join us, you’re not just caring for yourself — you’re helping women access support during life’s most challenging moments.
✨ Why Patch of Heaven?
Voted Miami’s Best Outdoor Attraction 2025 by Miami New Times and ranked Top 11 in Miami by Secret Miami.
This 20-acre forest preserve is home to the world’s first Mindful Pocket Park and has welcomed more than 9,000 retreat guests. With over 110 retreats hosted, Patch of Heaven is a sanctuary where Human Nature meets Mother Nature.
? Why This Day Matters
Mindfulness in nature reduces anxiety and increases calm — but on this day, your choice to join us goes further.
Your presence directly supports Higher’s mission: providing coaching and compassionate guidance for women navigating crisis.
It’s care for yourself — and solidarity with others.
? Event Schedule
Don’t miss this one-time immersive retreat filled with mindfulness, healing, and community.
8:00 – 8:30 AM
☕ Arrival & Breakfast Nibbles
8:30 – 9:30 AM
? Welcome & Mindful Pocket Park Immersion
Led by our Mindful Nature Guides
9:30 – 10:00 AM
? What is Higher? — Story & Mission
10:00 – 12:15 PM
? Deep Dive Practices:
- Guided Meditation
- Mindful Movement
- Dharma Talk & Inquiry
With Suzanne Jewell & Adriana Moreno-Zarate
12:15 – 12:40 PM
? Guided Walk of Wonder
12:30 – 1:30 PM
? Silent Mindful Eating + Lunch
Guidance by Suzanne Jewell
1:30 – 1:45 PM
? Mindful Walk to the Tree of Life
1:45 – 2:45 PM
? Sound Healing Immersion
2:45 – 3:30 PM
? Reflection & Sharing Circle
With Suzanne Jewell & Adriana Moreno-Zarate
3:30 – 4:00 PM
? Insight Journaling at the Magic Spot
4:00 PM
✨ Closing Ritual: A Launch Made in Heaven
4:45 PM
? Depart Patch of Heaven Sanctuary
? Get Tickets – Save Your Spot Today
? Join us for a day of healing, renewal, and purpose.
Your Hosts
Suzanne Jewell
Patch Of Heaven
CEO - Chief Experience Officer
Suzanne pivoted professionally after burnout as a global TV executive, followed by a two-year neuroscience of mindfulness training at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, combined with the "Nature Pill" research from the University of Michigan's School of Environmental Sustainability about the benefits of reducing the stress hormone, cortisol, when immersing oneself in Nature.
She works with leadership teams in the non-profit and corporate sector, and facilitates public nature-based mindfulness retreats. Jewell hails from having launched TV networks in 47 countries; retreat clients include Televisa/Univision, The Miami Foundation, Miami Dade College, Ornare, ACLU, The Cleo Institute, Babson College, University of Miami’s Wellbeing Collective, District 8 Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins, Endeavor Miami, and more.
Dana Codispoti
Higher
CEO & Co-Founder
Managing Director and Chief People Officer at Madison Realty Capital, Dana has also held prestigious senior leadership positions at AIG, BNY Mellon, Morgan Stanley, and PwC, both domestically and internationally.
Driven by her passion for creating a brighter future, Dana is dedicated to building a better world for our children and the generations to follow.
Yenvy Truong
Higher
Co-Founder
Yenvy Truong is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and healthcare business strategist with a track record of building, scaling, and exiting mission-driven companies. With over two decades of experience across digital health, AI, and wellness innovation, she helps founders and organizations turn bold ideas into sustainable ventures.
Adriana Moreno-Zarate
Certified Mindfulness Teacherr
Two years ago she was invited to Patch of Heaven and has been discovering and nurturing her connection with nature ever since. She loves teaching, and meeting lovely people at Patch where she is also a Mindful Nature Guide
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
21900 SW 157th Ave, 21900 Southwest 157th Avenue, Miami, United States
USD 375.32 to USD 668.77
