Rejuvenate with Jan is a guided, five-day green juice fasting retreat led by Jan Minter at a hot springs spa resort in the Palm Springs area, less than two hours from Los Angeles. It suits healthy adults who want to try a supervised juice fast in a group, with yoga, mineral pools and spa time alongside.
What it's like
Rejuvenate with Jan is a small, personal juice fasting retreat in Southern California. It's run by Jan Minter, who says she's been juice fasting herself for more than 30 years and guiding others for over 20. The retreats take place at a spa resort with natural hot mineral springs in the Palm Springs area, less than two hours' drive from Los Angeles. Most weeks are held at Azure Palm Hot Springs Resort & Spa, with an occasional week at Lido Palms.
The setting is simple and quiet: desert light, warm mineral pools, a sauna and a full-service spa. The fasting happens as a group, so you go through the same days alongside other people, and Jan stays on site and close at hand for the whole program. She's clear that this isn't a self-guided cleanse.
The programs
Each retreat lasts five days, and the posted dates usually run from a Sunday to a Friday. When we checked, dates were listed from late October 2026 through December 2027, with most months covered and a break in April 2027.
The fast itself uses fresh, organic green juice only, pressed each day. There's no fruit juice, and sweeter vegetable juices such as beet and carrot are left out too. Guests drink juice at regular intervals from morning until bedtime.
Alongside the juice, there's a daily class on fasting and rest, and the schedule makes room for yoga, meditation and breathwork. The resort's sauna, mineral pools and spa are part of the experience. The website also has a page on colon therapy, so ask Jan how that fits in if you're curious.
Before you can book, you fill in a prescreening questionnaire. If the program doesn't look like a good match for you, Jan says she'll point you somewhere else. Her website also lists what to bring and how to prepare in the days before you arrive.
Who it suits (and who it doesn't)
It suits adults who are curious about juice fasting and would rather try it with guidance and company than alone at home. It's also a gentle option for anyone who likes hot springs and wants a quiet week with little to plan.
It isn't for everyone. A juice fast is a big change for the body, and it may not be appropriate if you're pregnant, taking regular medication or managing a health condition. Talk to your own doctor before you sign up, and be honest on the questionnaire. If you're after an active week with hiking or a full menu of meals, this isn't the place.
Getting there
The retreat venues are in the desert east of Los Angeles, under two hours away by car. Palm Springs is the nearby hub. Confirm the venue for your dates on the official website, since a few weeks are held at Lido Palms rather than Azure Palm, and check there for arrival details and how to book.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the retreat?
Five days, typically running from a Sunday to a Friday.
What do you drink during the fast?
Fresh, organic green vegetable juice, made daily. Fruit juices and sweeter juices like beet and carrot aren't used.
Is the fast supervised?
Jan leads the group in person and stays on site throughout. It's a guided program, not a self-guided one.
Can anyone join?
Everyone completes a prescreening questionnaire first. It's wise to check with your doctor before any fast.
Where is it held?
Mostly at Azure Palm Hot Springs Resort & Spa in the Palm Springs area, with some weeks at Lido Palms.
