In the fast pace and pressure of everyday life, caregivers and youth navigating the foster system often carry emotional weight unseen by the world. The 2WOW Life Retreat, hosted by 2 Walk on Water, offers a deeply restorative and purpose-filled experience set in the heart of Hollywood. Designed for individuals or small families, this wellness retreat is a sanctuary for renewal, reflection, and reconnection—blending the healing power of water, service, and intentional living.
Often, we all just need a reset button. This retreat offers the space and chance to recharge, rediscover purpose, and heal together in an inspiring setting. Rooted in the Hawaiian principle of 'Ohana—family connected by love and support—this 6-week program offers:
Intentional goal-setting to build a purposeful vision for the future
Water-based healing techniques that reflect Hawaii’s deep connection to emotional wellness
Authentic relationships built on vulnerability, reflection, and shared experiences
Practices to cultivate gratitude, forgiveness, and personal resilience
Meditation, breathwork, and mindfulness sessions for mental clarity
Contrast therapy (hot/cold exposure) to support physical and emotional recovery
Ongoing access to peer-led support groups and community care
Your home during this experience is a luxury 2-bedroom condo at the Inspire Hollywood Building, just minutes from iconic landmarks like the Walk of Fame, Griffith Park, and LA’s world-renowned arts scene. With upscale amenities, modern design, and rooftop access, it offers a unique blend of urban inspiration and peaceful retreat—perfect for healing and personal growth.
Serve with compassion at Project Angel Food, a cherished Los Angeles nonprofit that prepares and delivers free, medically tailored meals to people living with life-threatening illnesses. It’s a powerful way to give back while witnessing the strength of love in action.
Join the 2 Walk on Water team to distribute water bottles featuring QR codes linked to Kai, our free peer support and mental wellness companion. Bring hope and healing directly to individuals facing homelessness in the heart of LA.
All participants will be introduced to Trauma-Informed Aqua Specialist Training, designed to explore how water enhances physical, mental, and emotional health. Learn practices such as the sacred Hawaiian breath of Ha, mindfulness in motion, and water as a space for reflection and transformation.
Additionally, guests will experience Contrast Therapy—a rejuvenating practice of alternating hot and cold exposure (like sauna + cold plunge)—to reduce stress, ease inflammation, and support emotional resilience.
Whether you're caring for others or recovering your own strength, the Aloha Life Retreat in Hollywood is a transformational experience that combines service, luxury, and soul. Come rest, serve, and return home renewed—with your heart full and your spirit grounded.
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Water has a unique and profound ability to heal, a truth Wesley and Debora Stewart have championed through their impactful nonprofit endeavors. Starting with Urban Surf for Kids, they harnessed the therapeutic properties of water to aid foster youth, offering them a sanctuary where they could find solace and build resilience. This initiative laid the foundation for their work, highlighting water’s role not just in physical well-being but in emotional and psychological healing. Expanding upon this success, the Stewarts established Every Kid Swims, broadening the scope to reach more children needing water therapy. Their latest project, 2 Walk on Water, which is co-founded with their daughter Kalani Stewart, takes this concept further by including first responders and foster youth experiencing severe mental stress. This initiative underscores the Stewarts’ belief in water’s healing power, especially for those coping with trauma and seeking mental wellness. At the heart of 2 Walk on Water is the understanding that water activities are more than physical exercises; they are a form of mental and emotional therapy. The organization’s programs are designed to alleviate stress, anxiety, and symptoms of PTSD, offering a tranquil and rejuvenating experience. Through their work, Wesley, Debora, and Kalani Stewart have become pioneers in using water therapy to foster healing and resilience, making a lasting impact on the lives of those who have faced life’s toughest challenges.