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A directory built for genuine disconnection

We exist for one reason : to make it easier to find and to be found in the growing world of digital detox retreats. Not wellness tourism in general. Not yoga holidays. Not spa weekends with a « no phones at dinner » policy.

Specifically and only : places where the absence of screens is the point. Where the retreat is designed around disconnection, not just tolerant of it.

Our Mission

Connecting people who need to unplug with the places built for it

The internet makes it very easy to find a hotel. It does not make it easy to find a retreat where your phone is stored on arrival, where the programme is designed around stillness, and where the other guests are there for the same reason you are.

That gap is what we exist to close. your-digitaldetox.com is a curated directory — not an algorithm, not a booking aggregator — where every listed venue has been chosen because it genuinely centres disconnection from screens as part of its offer.

On one side: people looking for that experience. On the other: the owners building it. We connect them directly, without commission, without middlemen, without friction.

For seekers

A place to find retreats that actually mean it

Every venue on our platform has a genuine device-free policy as part of its programme, not a footnote, not a suggestion. Browse by destination, duration, or type. Contact venues directly.

For owners

A platform that understands what you offer

We list retreat venues whose audience already understands the value of disconnection. No explaining what you do to general travellers. Flat annual fee, zero commission, done-for-you listing, direct contact with every guest.

Our standard

Curated, not comprehensive

We would rather list fewer venues and list them well. Every retreat on the platform is reviewed before publication. We look for a genuine device-free ethos, not just a no-WiFi room tucked away from the main building.

240+

Retreat venues listed

Across 38 countries, all reviewed before publication.

38

Countries covered

From Bali to Mexico, Thailand to the Scottish Highlands.

4,200+

Monthly visitors

People specifically searching for a screen-free retreat.

0%

Commission taken

Owners keep every euro their guests pay. Always.

For retreat seekers

Questions about finding a retreat

Everything you want to know before booking your screen-free experience.

A wellness retreat may include spa treatments, yoga, or meditation, with no particular stance on your phone. A digital detox retreat specifically centres the absence of screens as a core part of the experience. That means an enforced or strongly guided device-free policy, no WiFi in communal areas, and a programme designed to redirect your attention toward presence, nature, and recovery from digital overstimulation. You can have a perfectly relaxing wellness weekend and still check your email 40 times. A digital detox retreat is specifically designed to make that impossible or at least very difficult.

We review every venue before listing it, and what we look for is a device-free policy that is embedded in the programme, not a polite suggestion in the welcome pack. Most listed venues ask guests to store phones on arrival or restrict use to private rooms. A small number allow phones for genuine emergencies only. Each listing specifies the policy clearly so you know what to expect before you book. We do not list venues where a no-screens culture is implied but not enforced.

You contact venues directly through their listing page, by email, or by phone. We are a directory, not a booking platform. We do not process payments, manage reservations, or take a cut of the booking. The relationship between you and the retreat begins from your first message and we step back entirely from that point. This means more flexibility : you can ask questions, negotiate dates, and discuss your needs directly with the people running the retreat.

Start with duration: a 3-day retreat is a very different experience from a 10-day programme. For a first retreat, most people find 4–7 days to be the sweet spot, long enough to move through the initial adjustment phase, short enough to feel manageable. Then consider setting : jungle, mountain, beach, and countryside all create different kinds of quiet. Finally, think about structure: some retreats offer a full daily programme; others give you more space and solitude. Browse our Destinations pages for curated options by country, or contact us if you would like a personalised recommendation.

Policies vary by venue and are specified on each listing. Many retreats store devices in a safe on arrival and return them at departure; others allow a phone kept in your room for genuine emergencies but not brought to communal areas. Every listed retreat has a landline or staff phone available, so family members can always reach you through the retreat directly. If having access to your phone for a specific reason is important to you, mention it when you contact the venue. Most are willing to discuss individual circumstances.

Yes the majority of guests at digital detox retreats arrive alone, and the format tends to suit solo travel particularly well. The shared experience of disconnection creates a natural basis for connection with other guests, without the social pressure of a group holiday. Many people find it easier to have genuine conversations during a retreat than in most other social settings. All venues on our platform are verified for solo traveller safety, and several specifically welcome solo guests with single-occupancy pricing.

Expect discomfort and expect it to pass. The initial phase of disconnection typically involves restlessness, an impulse to check devices that is almost physical, and a degree of mental noise that can feel louder before it gets quieter. This is normal and well-documented. Most guests report that this phase passes between 24 and 48 hours into the retreat. What follows varies by person, but common experiences include a slowing of perceived time, heightened awareness of surroundings, easier sleep, and a gradual return of capacity for sustained attention.

Not at all. The guests at most listed retreats range from people experiencing genuine digital burnout to professionals wanting focused recovery time, to people who simply want a holiday that actually feels like one. You do not need to be struggling to benefit. Research consistently shows that even moderate users experience measurable improvements in sleep, focus, and stress markers after a sustained period of disconnection. Think of it less as treatment and more as maintenance, like exercise or sleep. You do not have to be unwell to benefit from doing it intentionally.

For venue owners

Questions about listing your venue

What retreat owners ask us most often before getting listed.

We list retreat venues that centre disconnection from screens as a genuine and enforced part of their offer. That includes eco-lodges, silent retreat centres, yoga and meditation venues with a clear device-free policy, wellness estates, and forest retreats. Size is not a criterion — some of our most-enquired listings accommodate fewer than 10 guests. What matters is the intent: if your programme is specifically designed around helping guests disconnect, you belong on this platform. If you are a general wellness venue with a ‘we encourage guests to switch off’ policy, we are probably not the right fit — and we will be honest with you about that upfront.

We charge a flat annual fee : €149 for a Basic listing, €349 for Premium. And nothing else. No commission on bookings, no per-enquiry charges, no percentage of revenue. A booking worth €10,000 earns you €10,000, regardless of how many guests found you through our platform. The fee covers your listing for 12 months, with full access to your dashboard to edit details, update availability, and respond to enquiries at any time.

Both plans give you full visibility to all platform visitors, direct contact with guests and organizers, and dashboard access. The practical differences are: publication speed (Premium within 24 hours; Basic within 25 days), placement (Premium appears on our homepage and Favorites page), in editorial blog posts, and are the venues we recommend first when organizers contact us directly). For venues in competitive destinations or with availability to fill quickly, Premium typically pays for itself within one booking.

Guests contact you directly through your listing page, by email, or by phone, depending on the contact details you provide. We are not in your inbox, not CC’d on your correspondence, and not involved in your negotiations or agreements. The relationship between you and a potential guest is entirely yours from the first message. This is a deliberate choice: retreat bookings are personal decisions that benefit from direct conversation, not platform messaging that adds a layer of friction and distance.

Yes, fully and at any time. Your dashboard gives you complete control over photos, description, pricing, availability, contact details, and programme information. You do not need to contact us to make changes — updates go live immediately. We ask only that you keep your listing accurate and your availability up to date, so that guests contacting you have a realistic picture of what to expect.

Yes and in some ways, small retreats benefit more from a specialist platform than large ones. General booking sites favour venues with high review volume and competitive pricing ; our audience is specifically looking for intimate, intentional experiences, and is less price-sensitive than general travellers. Several of our most-enquired listings host 6–10 guests maximum. A Basic listing at €149 per year is a low-risk way to test your visibility before deciding whether Premium is worth the investment.

Yes. Every venue is reviewed before publication. We look at the programme description, the device policy, and where available, third-party reviews on Google or Tripadvisor. We are not conducting on-site inspections, but we apply a consistent standard : the venue must have a genuine, enforced device-free element as part of its core offer, not a suggestion, not a policy that applies only to certain rooms. Venues that do not meet this standard are not listed, regardless of size, location, or marketing budget.

For retreat seekers

Find your screen-free sanctuary

Browse 240+ curated digital detox retreats across 38 countries. Filter by destination, duration, or type. Contact venues directly.

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For venue owners

List your retreat and be found

Connect with guests who specifically want what you offer. Flat annual fee, zero commission, done-for-you listing, live in 24 hours.

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