Experience the Power of Plant Strong — In Person.
Retreats and conferences that turn inspiration into measurable change.
Experience Our Events
Upcoming retreats and conferences
Black Mountain Retreat 2027
Six Days to Reset Your Body and Reclaim Your Health
A medically supported, deeply nourishing experience focused on connection, play, and personal growth.
Vital Signs 2026
For Healthcare Providers Ready to Prescribe Real Food
An evidence-based conference where medicine, research, and whole plant nutrition converge.
PLANTSTOCK 2026
The Ultimate Gathering of the Plant Strong Community
Inspiration. Education. Celebration.
Sedona Retreat 2026
An Immersive Reset in the Red Rocks
Restore your health. Reconnect to your purpose. Experience clarity in one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world.
See What PLANTSTRONG Is All About
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Eating Plant Strong Just Got Easier
Personalized meal plans, 500+ recipes, instant shopping lists, and Rip in your pocket whenever you need help — all in the new PLANTSTRONG Meal Planner app.
$9.99/month or $79.99/year. Cancel anytime.
Personalized Meal Plans
Create a weekly Plant Strong meal plan in seconds, then swap meals to make it your own.
Instant Shopping Lists
Your ingredients are automatically organized into one simple shopping list for the week.
500+ Recipes
Explore oil-free, whole-food recipes or generate ideas from the ingredients you already have.
AI Recipe Creator
Generate custom Plant Strong recipes based on the ingredients you have on hand — no oil, no refined sugar.
Ask Rip
Get Plant Strong guidance anytime — cooking, eating out, shopping, or figuring out what to make.
Label Reader
Scan a nutrition label or ingredient list and see how it fits the Plant Strong way of eating.
Recipes Straight from Rip's Kitchen
Every recipe in the app is developed alongside Rip Esselstyn — real food, no oil, no refined sugar, just plants done right. This is the same way of eating that's helped thousands take control of their health.
- Former firefighter & elite athlete
- Author of The Engine 2 Seven-Day Rescue Diet
- Pioneer of the whole-food, plant-based movement
More Than a Retreat. A Turning Point.
Here's what happens when people step into a Plant Strong experience:
"The people were amazing! I received so much kindness and understanding this week - it was way more than I expected. I highly recommend it—and I will be back!"
Marie Hanson
2024 Attendee
"The staff, speakers, and medical professionals were all impeccably chosen; each an important spoke in the wheel. The team members are good, solid, caring and happy, fun-living souls!"
Jon House
2024 Attendee
Benefits of Attending Events
Medically Supported Transformation
Our team includes physicians and lifestyle experts who understand how quickly the body responds to real food.
Community That Carries You Forward
The connections you build here don't end when you leave.
Clarity and Confidence
You'll leave with tools, structure, and momentum — not just inspiration.
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