The Nook Of The Woods Retreat Center, in Moravian Falls, North Carolina, will host a five-day fasting retreat from June 27 through July 2. It’s intended for people fasting for the first time along with those with previous experience to obtain the detox benefits of fasting in a comfortable, casual and economical setting.

Helpful information will be shared, educational videos will be shown and support will be provided for all. Owner Tom Morris and Zena  will be facilitating, but there will be no medical staff or spiritual gurus to guide participants. Each attendee will be free to choose the length and type of fasting experience, be it water fasting, juice fasting or a combination of the two.

Thirty years ago, Morris, who is also dreamer and maintenance man at The Nook, water fasted for two weeks and, because of the health-improving benefits he experienced, has continued occasional fasting ever since. He is excited to offer The Nook facilities to others that wish to explore the fasting experience.

Zena is the facilitator for their artists and writers’ residencies, juicer extraordinaire and kitchen wizard.

Cost: $150/person and room (starts at $35/night). Location: 1916 Cherry Grove Rd., Moravian Falls, NC. For more information or to register, call 828-502-2318, email [email protected] or visit NookOfTheWoods.com.