Model Wellness Retreat 2026!

We hosted California Fashion Week’s first model wellness retreat of 2026 complete with matching activewear sets, yoga, Curvora and meditation all under the beautiful sunny skies of Encinitas, California! 

From start to finish, every part of this event highlighted the importance of health, building on foundations of confidence and self-love inside and out. To feel their best, we had our models look their best in beige activewear courtesy of AYAT! 

Next the models were welcomed by founders Mia Laren & Yvon Nguyen who introduced the experience and commented on the events to come. 

To properly fuel for the movement ahead, models were served cold-brew coffee from Libra Coffee local to Oceanside, CA!

Fueled and dressed our models opened their sponsored goodie bags filled with self-care items to keep the wellness flowing even after our event. Lips masks, Ayat pilates socks and a custom smiley face Ayat hat were all inside a custom event bag that each model was able to take home. 

Our models then flowed into movement based practices!

Yoga Scratch & Flow by Salt n Sun Social 

Hip-focused Curvora session led by Mia Laren! 

After lots of stretching and body flow, our models were ready for relaxation with our restoration hour complete with 

• Sauna, Hot Tub, & Pool (courtesy of Twelve Senses Retreat)

• Complimentary Face Masks by Modern Beauty by Joy

• Red Light Therapy

A wellness retreat simply couldn’t be complete without the right meal to re-fuel! With a complimentary lunch from Delice Cart, our models enjoyed a spread of nutritious sandwiches and snacks to replenish their bodies. 

For the latter half of the retreat we invited our models to relax and chat, starting with an immersive experience from Mia & Yvon. Here the ladies opened up about their personal brands (Curvora & USA Model Co.) as well as their own stories in relation to Model Castings, coming together for CAFW, and the mission to continue empowering women through community and fashion. 

Mia also led a Curvora journaling session focused on self-love through opening up the heart chakra. With the invitation for manifestation, our guests were guided into self-care through pages of affirmation and affection.

Led by the wonderful instruction of Vickelly, our models painted their aura during an intentional color experience. 

And finally to round out the busy day, our models melted into a healing sound bowl and meditation experience led by Nina Z Energy.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF DOLLSPORE 

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