In a world where stress, anxiety, and emotional fatigue are rising, the need for healing and reconnection is greater than ever. Nestled in the heart of beautiful San Diego, the Aloha Life Retreat, hosted by 2 Walk on Water, offers a transformative blend of restoration, purpose, and heartfelt service. Designed specifically for foster youth, foster families, guardians, and small group home staff, this experience serves as both a sanctuary and a launching pad—a place to heal, dream, and be reminded of their immeasurable worth.
Foster parents and caregivers are the quiet heroes of our world—those who hold space for children walking through unimaginable adversity. This program honors their work by offering space for reflection, rest, and personal renewal. Rooted in the values of 'Ohana—a family born of love and shared compassion—our 6-week wellness journey provides:
Tools to cultivate intentionality and create a purposeful vision for life
Water-based healing experiences drawing on Hawaii’s sacred relationship with the ocean
Connection through vulnerability, authenticity, and Ohana-style community
Resilience practices focused on gratitude, forgiveness, and emotional strength
Guided meditation, breathwork, and mindfulness to bring mental clarity
Personalized goal setting for long-term emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being
Ongoing peer support through weekly virtual group sessions
Your retreat home is a beautifully designed 2-bedroom, 2-bath wellness condo in sunny San Diego, just minutes from the ocean, scenic coastal trails, and vibrant community life. This space was created for comfort and healing—with cozy spaces for journaling, meditation, and meaningful connection. It’s the perfect blend of beachside relaxation and heart-centered restoration.
Discover the healing power of equine therapy with a local horseback ride. This therapeutic experience combines the tranquility of the ocean with the comforting presence of horses, fostering mental and emotional well-being in a serene setting.
Surf & Paddle Therapy Experiences offer participants the chance to connect with the healing power of the ocean through guided surf and paddleboard sessions designed to promote emotional resilience, mindfulness, and physical well-being.
Join the 2 Walk on Water outreach team as we distribute branded water bottles featuring QR codes that link to our free Kai Mental Wellness Companion Platform. Share hope, resources, and encouragement with San Diego’s homeless community.
Participants will also receive access to Trauma-Informed Aqua Specialist Training—a unique opportunity to explore the science and spirituality of water as medicine. Through the sacred Hawaiian practice of Ha (the breath of life), guided meditation, and healing water activities, you'll gain tools to support mental, physical, and emotional well-being for yourself and others.
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 a foster youth, a caregiver, or a dedicated group home leader, the Aloha Life Retreat in San Diego is more than a break—it's a breakthrough. Come reset your spirit, rediscover your purpose, and return home empowered, connected, and inspired.
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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.