One of ten pillars
Connection
Our philosophy
Fostering social connection with others, connection to local community, to self, to country, land & nature.
On a retreat
What connection looks like on the day
The experiences on a La maréa day that bring this pillar to life.
Backed by research
The science
Our bespoke lifestyle retreats are grounded in science and inspired by years of research and hands-on practice working in evidence-based wellness and high performance sport.
What the research shows
Connection
- Strong social ties lower premature mortality; isolation increases risk of CVD, dementia, depression. (Holt-Lunstad et al., 2010; Pantell et al., 2013)
- Community and culturally anchored connection, including land and ceremony, supports mental health, resilience, and wellbeing. (AIHW, 2020; Kirmayer et al., 2014)
- Connection to country and native foods enhances wellbeing, nutrition, and mental health; improves antioxidant intake, dietary diversity, and gut microbiome. (Brown et al., 2021; Lee et al., 2019; Gu et al., 2020)
- Social and cultural connection buffers stress, fosters purpose, and enhances engagement. (Holt-Lunstad et al., 2010; Kirmayer et al., 2014)
Key references
Connection
- Social relationships and mortality risk: a meta-analytic review (opens in a new tab)Holt-Lunstad J, Smith TB, Layton JB, PLoS Medicine, 2010
- Social isolation: a predictor of mortality comparable to traditional clinical risk factors (opens in a new tab)Pantell M, Rehkopf D, Jutte D et al., American Journal of Public Health, 2013
Curate a day for your group
From chaos to calm, stress to serenity. Let the tide guide you home.