Retreat | re·treat
1) Intentional time away for uniting with God
2) A method to realize Truth
Retreating Since 2022
cONSIDER THIS YOUR SIGN
Your personal 11:11…a nudge from your guardian angel…”everything happens for a reason” type thing.
Our day retreats are consciously designed for soul-filled humans like you who are ready to raise their frequency with conscious knowledge sharing on life sustaining topics.
Retreat themes are nature-based and spiritually inspired.
Registration is now open for
FIRE & SOL
in-person | Saturday, June 20th | 10am-3pm pm | Dover, FL
About FIRE & SOL Day Retreat
Our 3rd annual celebration of yoga’s roots and summer solstice makes a joyous return to Nanihoku for Fire & Sol Day Retreat 2026.
Embrace the fire within and the heat of summer in our outdoor event to purify and burn away the outdated aspects, storylines, and beliefs that keep you from knowing you are Whole.
Fire & Sol is for devotees of the practice and beginners alike to honor the meaning of yoga and learn tangible, practical ways to apply this knowledge in life.
Men, women, spouses, and friends - make connections with self in the presence of like-spirited community on this day of holy and hot pilgrimage no matter your faith, lineage, or current understanding of Yoga - this space is for everyone.
Hosted at our family’s calming residence and quiet retreat space affectionately named Nanihoku in Dover, Florida, we welcome you home on the longest day of the year.
With nature as our backdrop, we’ll extend reverence and appreciation to the heat of summer and the devotional tradition of Bhakti Yoga, as well as the hidden teachings of the practice through meditation, chanting, asana, breath, dharma, and more.
Fire & Sol Day Retreat is humbly created with respect to Yoga’s roots for self-study, nourishment, discovery, and transformation - a genuine retreat space to turn inward for greater, more aligned living.
Held in her tenth year of teaching Yoga and meditation, Chanel is humbled to pass on the wisdom of Yoga that has held her, heals her, and sustains her.
Steep yourself in support and belonging as we collectively pause to remember what we already know within.
Namaste & blessings,
Chanel Vanzant Garrand
Retreat Details
& Investment
FIRE & SOL Day Retreat | Saturday, June 20th | 10am - 3pm | Dover, FL
Men and women welcome. Bring a spouse, partner, best friend, or loved one to join you. Must be 18 years and older. Space is finite for infinite impact.
Day Retreat Investment $199
Investment includes:
Bhakti Vinyasa Yoga
Meditation Instruction & Practice
Chanting & Kirtan
Dharma & Discourse on Yoga Philosophy
Seasonally Inspired Brunch
Plus, free time on 10-undisturbed acres of nature to contemplate, pray, and be with kindred community, self & Spirit
If you are in need of special accommodations, please reach out to our team directly at heal@chanelvanzant.com
All of our events accommodate breastfeeding mothers - we provide spaces for pumping if privacy is desired and we will gladly store your milk afterward.
Our event will take place primarily outdoors on our family’s residence of ten-acres in Dover FL.
Greater details for retreat preparation are provided after registration.
When we enter silence, we step out of the usual momentum of our lives:
the conversations, the roles we play, the subtle signaling of who we are or who we think we should be can fall away.
Let’s turn inward together.
Every offering at Nanihoku is a (mostly) silent one, with the intentional exchange of words and conscious dialogue saved for when we are in-session.
Past Retreat-lovers want you to know…
“This experience is still taking place within and I have not been able to find words. I really appreciate the time and energy put into creating such an experience. Meeting my maiden and having her take the lead was a step that I did not realize needed to be taken. Life has pushed and pulled us all into many directions and places, slowing down and having a day full of love and release was needed.”
Joyce M | Maiden meets mother 2023 & 2024
“Chanel hosts unforgettable experiences that to this day my heart still hums from. Her home studio is warm, welcoming and every corner has an intention. She thinks of every detail of what she wanted my experience to be and offered our class nourishment for the soul and body. I can feel the healing love that radiates from the soil of her home, her land, and her family. I had such a transformational experience with Chanel. I attended her yoga retreat and felt a huge shift inside me that day. She curates and leads you through a journey inside yourself with such a gentleness. I have never experienced anything like her yoga offerings and retreats and plan to sign up for as many as I can. She pours herself into the quality of spiritual space that she holds for others. It is unmatched.”
Elena V | The Womb Room Day Retreat 2025
“I felt so much love and intention long before I even arrived with the warm and supportive communication before the event. Chanel’s sacred space was the perfect container for healing and I felt her care in every detail. I was moved by her guidance through meditation and our visualization exercise. I enjoyed sitting in circle with other women and holding space for one another. I am mostly inspired by Chanel’s vulnerability and shares as it set the tone for a deeply healing event.”
Lexi s | MAIDEN MEETS MOTHER 2023
Retreat Host
& Space
Chanel Vanzant GARRAND
Chanel is a multidisciplinary creative with specialization in Yoga and the healing arts. She is a teacher, writer, and ceremonialist with an artistic style that is devotional, intuitive, and free in form. Chanel has been a yoga teacher throughout Tampa since 2016. This practice has led her down a rich and cross-cultural path where she feels blessed to blend her affection for God with esoteric mysteries and Gnostic teachings across many faiths and ancestral lineages. Her inspiration is continuously drawn from the integration of her personal, professional and spiritual experiences; inspiring her to create a supportive and integrative teaching model that assists others on their own path of Divine reclamation.
IG @chanelvanzantgarrand
There’s no place like home
Our retreat will take place at Nanihoku, our family residence and sanctuary of ten-acres in Dover, Florida. Enjoy rocked nature trails and peaceful communing areas to sit and be with Spirit. Weather permitting, we will enjoy time both inside and outside for our event. Located just a half hour outside of Downtown Tampa, you’ll be surrounded by tropical forest in our lush safe haven. Free of artificial noise and light pollution, you're invited to detoxify and unplug with us and the abundance of other plant and animal species on our property. A professional milestone reached, Chanel has dreamed of hosting healing events at home since she began teaching in 2015.
“The land holds a quiet magic and energy that reveals the deep love Chanel and Zach have poured into it from the moment you arrive. The entire space feels like a sanctuary, a living meditation. Every corner radiates intention and care.“ - Karla P | Fire & Sol Day Retreat 2025
Want to know more?
"Rid your body of its impurities, let your speech be true and sweet, feel friendship for the world, and with humility seek wealth and knowledge."
-T. Krishnamacharya
We’ll explore
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Bhakti Vinyasa Yoga
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Meditation & Chanting
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Mindful Eating & Silence
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Dharma & Philosophy Study
Fire & Sol is created for:
Those new to the practice of Yoga.
Those who have been practicing for quite some time.
Those who want to intentionally honor summer solstice.
Those seeking silence.
Those craving time in nature.
Those who want to take their practice beyond the asana limb of Yoga.
Those who long to honor the ancient roots and their personal roots of the practice with others.
Those who are striving for self-realization and liberation in this lifetime.
Victoria S | Mother Meets Maiden Retreat 2023
“3 words to summarize this experience…OPENING, NOURISHING & LIFE-CHANGING".”
Jordan T | The Meaning of Savasana Day Retreat 2024
This event exceeded my expectations immensely. I knew being in Chanel’s presence is already so healing, but entering into her presence with other people was magical. Together, we created an atmosphere of trust, connection, and growth that felt truly transformative throughout each planned event. Chanel guided us with such grace and wisdom, allowing each of us to explore our own paths while feeling deeply supported by the group. I left feeling lighter, more empowered, and filled with gratitude for the incredible memories and connections made.
Can’t make it?
Design your own retreat with us.
Private experiences now available.
Customized day retreats are highly curated experiences to meet the needs & desires of your unique group.
“I felt fully immersed, comfortable sharing, and a slew of emotions. You led with your whole heart, and as always read my mind in so many moments…You teleported me to a different dimension while grounding me in the strongest possible way.”
- Emily T | When Women Gather Day Retreat 2024
FAQ
Got something else on your heart? Send additional questions to heal@chanelvanzant.com.
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From my experience, grown ups today lack the secure space to let it all go. With pressure to perform and keep it all together, I personally craved a space amongst women where I could be seen. To speak freely and openly. To be heard and not fixed. I have found that when we gather we begin to hear the same stories with different details. We realize that we have more in common than we think.
This circle asks that all participants come with an open mind and a willingness to be vulnerable. This space can only go as deep as those participating.
I love nothing more than holding sacred space for women to hear and remember their True Nature. This retreat is that, amplified.
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Whether this is your first time sitting in ritual, meditating, sharing in a group, attending an all-women anything, or all of the above, know that YOU BELONG HERE. All of our offerings intend to welcome you at any point on your journey to self-actualization. These events always have a unique way of bringing the right people. Trust your process.
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x2 nourishing, organic means (lunch and dinner) and all beverages are provided.
Please reach out prior to signing up if you have other needs and accomodations.
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You will be sent ample e-mail communication prior to retreat day with everything you will need to know! We've got you more than covered.
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I am trained as a 500RYT. I've received advanced training in pre- and post-natal yoga, trauma informed yoga, breath work, and Yoga Nidra. .
At every retreat, we always have an on-site combat tactical medic present. This individual is also CPR certified and certified in trauma and wound care. An outdoor survival medical kit is also always on site.
Our property is also located just 12-minutes from South Florida Baptist Hospital.
We are in close relationship with several therapists and other mental health practitioners should a recommendation be needed post-retreat.
Post-retreat there is opportunity to continue our work together via private and small group sessions.
