Suzy Edmonson, LOT, RMT, C-AKHT, certified live food and lifestyle instructor Cheryl Beesley, landscape designer and author of Landscaping with Edible Plants in Texas, and Ben Niccum, RYT-200, are holding a weekend wellness retreat from 7:30 p.m., May 20, to noon, May 22, at Shooting Star Ranch and Retreat, in Red Oak.

Participants will be guided in preparing delicious raw, vegan recipes and practice  yoga, qigong and other relaxation methods. The ranch includes a meditation gazebo, gardens, fountains, a pond and seating areas for quiet reflection. Education will include the profound benefits of a raw, vegan diet and lifestyle on physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and environmental levels, as well as in creating a beautiful and delicious edible landscape.

The retreat includes a variety of modalities to promote mind/body/spirit/environmental health in a secluded retreat setting just 19 miles south of Dallas. Participation in the exercise classes is optional; attendees may prefer to explore walking paths in the 24 acres of trees, with Bear Creek meandering along the back of the property.

Cost is $250; limited to 10 people. Accommodations are available. Location: 1007 Batchler Rd., Red Oak, TX. For registration, call Suzy Edmonson at 817-996-9961, email [email protected] or visit HealingSynergies.com.