41mi from East Hampton · 1 siteA private farmhouse studio for two on a working healing farm in East Haven, Connecticut, a 3-minute walk from the beach.
Welcome to Healing by Growing International! 🌿
Imagine waking up to the gentle sea breeze, taking a short three-minute stroll to the sandy shoreline for a morning swim, and returning to a peaceful, blooming urban farm sanctuary. Our fully furnished downstairs studio is the perfect coastal getaway for couples, beach lovers, professionals, and mindful travelers alike. The private space offers the ultimate blend of seaside relaxation and home comfort, featuring a cozy bedroom for two, a full kitchen, a full bathroom, and reliable modern utilities. Whether you are here to soak up the summer sun at the beach, enjoy a quiet healing retreat, or settle in for a restorative retreat, our farm provides an accessible, welcoming environment for true rejuvenation.
Your Stay Changes Lives
This is more than just a beautiful beach vacation; it is a stay with a powerful, transformative purpose. We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit urban farm and ecotherapy retreat dedicated entirely to supporting brain injury and trauma survivors. 100% of your booking revenue directly funds our zero-cost community healing programs. By staying with us, you are actively providing free, life-changing care and vital restorative spaces to survivors.
Enhance Your Visit: Curated Educational Experiences & Add-Ons
Maximize your stay and further support our nonprofit mission by choosing a unique educational experience or farm add-on (available to select upon booking):
• Harvest Your Own Greens: Step into our accessible gardens for a hands-on learning experience and pick a fresh, organic harvest of seasonal farm greens.
• Farm-Fresh Organic Eggs: Enjoy nutrient-rich, organic eggs collected straight from our happy chickens,
quails and ducks.
• Outdoor Reiki & Wellness Sessions: Rebalance your energy with a private, professional Reiki session hosted in our serene, open-air healing gardens.
• Therapeutic Animal Encounters: Experience a guided, educational experience and interactive session with our therapeutic farm animals, including Big Chik our disABLED hen and our founder Dr. Ivette Ruiz.
An Exclusive, Compliant Sanctuary
To protect the tranquil energy of our healing farm and maintain strict compliance with East Haven zoning guidelines, we offer an exclusive, owner-occupied experience. We only host one single, private group at a time (maximum of 2 guests). You will have absolute peace, quiet, and privacy to unwind, right alongside our supportive farm animals and gardens.
👉 Ready to blend beachside relaxation, peaceful restoration, and purposeful travel? Book your exclusive getaway today and grow hope along with us!