Reset for Stress, Overthinking & Emotional Balance Retreat
• with Randall Birnberg •
October 22-25, 2026 | 3-Day Retreat
YOUness WELLness Clinic & Retreat, Romania
Positive Potential – 3 Day Quiet Power Wellness Retreat
This coming October, join Chicago-born positive psychologist Randall Birnberg for an immersive 3-day retreat of health and wellness.
To Randall, Romania is much more than just a place. His grandfather came from Bucharest, and hosting this retreat here is both a professional endeavor and a personal one — it is a quiet honoring of one’s ancestry and the resilience and intergenerational healing they have experienced.
This retreat will give you the opportunity to explore your story in a gentle, safe manner, using a science-backed approach.
Everything that we do in the retreat is grounded in Trauma-Informed Care and evidence-based science, and we recognize that trauma exists in many different forms — both when it happens in real-time and when it is inherited or passed down through generations.
Exclusive in Romania. Limited spots available!
Reserve your spot today and begin your journey toward healing and resilience.
October 22-25, 2026
80 C. Brancoveanu Street, Stanesti, Dambovita, Romania
EUR 495 / person – Full retreat experience | Accommodation in a twin room &
All-Inclusive: 3 Nourishing Meals Daily
The retreat will provide you with the opportunity to explore
- How trauma exists in our nervous systems
- How stress that has not been addressed will impact how we see ourselves and behave toward ourselves
- The effects of cultural dislocation and displacement on health and well-being
- The intentional cultivation of resilience and resiliency skills
At the retreat, you will learn to use Positive Psychology evidence and practices to not only relax but also to heal.
Healing does not mean reliving pain; rather, it is about expanding one’s capacity.
Who Is This For?
Whether you are seeking greater emotional balance or a deeper understanding of your personal story, this retreat offers a thoughtful and supportive space for exploration. Guided by positive psychologist Randall Birnberg, the experience combines Positive Psychology with a trauma-informed approach to support meaningful and lasting change.
- If you are interested in understanding how trauma and stress live in the nervous system
- If you want to cultivate resilience, emotional balance, and greater self-awareness
- If you are looking for practical tools that support healing and long-term well-being
Your Facilities
3 meals all inclusive
Access to the Outdoor Pool
Access to the Wet Sauna, Dry Sauna and indoor Jacuzzi
Access to the GYM/Cardio Room
Access to the library with fireplace and selected books
Access to the 10,000 square meters of Landscaped Garden
Access to the Private Forest with Own River
Free Wireless Internet is available in all indoor/outdoor areas
You will leave the retreat with
Emotional Regulation
Energy & Vitality
Personal Healing Path
Arrival Day
- 14:00 - Check-in
- 14:00 - Lunch
- 17:00 - Opening Circle
- 19:00 - Dinner
- 20:00 - What Does “Healing” Really Mean?
- 21:00 - Meditation
- 21:30 - Relaxing Spa Time
Day 2
- 08:00 - Day 1 Reflection
- 08:30 - Positive Psychology (From Surviving To Thriving)
- 09:00 - Breakfast
- 10:00 - The Inner Critic, Shame & Self- Protection
- 11:00 - Mindfulness & Nervous-System Regulation
- 12:30 - Self-Compassion & the Way We Treat Ourselves
- 14:00 - Lunch
- 15:00 - Belonging, Identity & the Need for Connection
- 16:30 - Compassion & Grounding Practice
- 17:30 - Practice of Reframing, “Growth vs Fixed” Mindsets
- 19:00 - Dinner
- 20:00 - Personal Reflection “Who am I When I Feel Safe?
- 21:00 - Meditation
- 21:30 - Relaxing Spa Time
Day 3
- 08:00 - Day 2 Reflection
- 08:30 - Genetic & Epi-Genetic “Downloads”
- 09:00 - Breakfast
- 10:00 - What is Resilience? - Resilience Skills to Improve
- 11:30 - My Personal Resilience Plan
- 13:30 - Personal Coping Strategies/Healthy Boundaries
- 14:00 - Lunch
- 15:00 - “Letting Go” & “Forgiveness” Methods
- 17:00 - Integration: From Retreat to Everyday Life
- 18:00 - My Personal Resilience Plan
- 19:00 - Dinner
- 20:00 - Final Sharing Circle
- 21:00 - Meditation
- 21:30 - Relaxing Spa Time
Departure Day
- 08:00 - Day 3 Reflection
- 09:00 - Breakfast
- 10:00 - Healthy Take Home Rituals
- 11:30 - Final Meditation
- 12:00 - Check-out
Previous participants describe the retreat as a meaningful experience that brings body, mind, and heart into greater balance.
Laura M.
Daniel S.
Elena P.
About the Location
YOUness WELLness Clinic & Retreat is a wellness clinic dedicated to the body, mind, and soul.
The location is just 30 minutes from the center of Bucharest, away from urban noise and bustle, in the village of Stănești, Dâmbovița County.
A multifunctional space equipped with premium facilities, designed in warm tones, bringing together under one roof a Wellness & Treatments area, an outdoor swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi, as well as event spaces, garden, rooftop terrace, and accommodation for 44 guests in twin rooms and en-suite apartments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Happy Buddha Retreat is an event organized by an external partner and hosted at YOUness WELLness Clinic & Retreat. The clinic provides the venue, facilities, and natural setting, while the retreat program and content are designed and led by the event organizer.
The retreat program includes meditation sessions, mindfulness practices, yoga and mindful movement, as well as free time in nature for reflection and reconnection. The full program details are determined by the event organizer.
The Happy Buddha concept represents a state of harmony, acceptance, and authentic joy—not outward perfection, but inner peace cultivated through awareness and practice. The retreat guides participants toward this state through accessible techniques and a supportive environment.
The duration is determined by the event organizer. For information about available editions and the exact schedule, we recommend contacting the organizer directly or following the event’s official updates.
Participants benefit from the vegetarian and therapeutic nutrition provided by YOUness WELLness Clinic throughout their stay. The menus are designed by the clinic’s diet therapists to support a sense of lightness, mental clarity, and positive energy.
Happy Buddha Retreat is a group program organized as a collective event. For questions regarding registration and availability, please contact the event organizer.
YOUness WELLness Clinic & Retreat provides the venue, accommodation, spa facilities, and meals throughout the event. The clinic ensures the physical setting and comfort of participants, while the retreat program and its content are entirely the responsibility of the event organizer.
Venue
YOUness WELLness Clinic & Retreat
(Near Bucharest, 50 km from Bucharest Airport)
80 C. Brâncoveanu Street
Stănești, Dâmbovița
România
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