Building Community and Connection at WoW This Old Tree Retreats

Creating a place where people feel connected and supported is a rare gift. WoW -This Old Tree Retreats offers more than just a beach house rental. It is a heartfelt effort by a family to build a community rooted in wellness, healing, and lasting relationships. This retreat is a living story of resilience, love, and hope, inviting guests to become part of something meaningful beyond a simple getaway.

RESTORE - Bring back into existence

A Family’s Vision for Connection and Wellness

WoW, This Old Tree Retreats began as a family project to restore a beloved beach house once owned by a mother who passed away after a brief battle with cancer. The house is more than a property; it is a memorial to her life and legacy. The family of three—Barclay, Jenn, and their son Keaton—are dedicated to transforming this space into a sanctuary where guests can find wellness and community.

Barclay brings over 30 years of experience as a fire chief and level 3 paramedic, offering a foundation of safety and care. Jenn has spent more than 20 years teaching wellness, focusing on longevity and holistic health. Together, they host events that encourage guests and locals to engage in activities that promote physical and mental well-being.

Keaton, their teenage son, plays a vital role in marketing the property and helping with repairs. His involvement is especially meaningful as the family navigates a difficult legal chapter involving an abusive situation currently before the Supreme Court. Despite these challenges, the family’s commitment to rebuilding and fostering new connections remains strong.

Creating a Meaningful Atmosphere Beyond Rentals

Unlike typical vacation rentals, WoW This Old Tree Retreats offers more than just a place to stay. The retreat includes tiny rental units surrounding the main beach house, designed to create a shared space where guests can connect and support one another. The family shares amenities like the pool and outdoor areas, encouraging a sense of community among visitors.

Guests receive complimentary wellness sessions, including private yoga, meditation, and guided coastal hiking tours. These experiences are designed to deepen guests’ connection to nature and themselves, setting the retreat apart from standard Airbnb or Vrbo offerings.

Local activities such as clam digging provide a unique way to engage with the environment and local culture. These hands-on experiences foster a sense of belonging and shared adventure, helping guests feel part of the retreat’s growing family.

Overcoming Challenges with Openness and Support

The family’s journey has not been easy. The ongoing legal battle has strained relationships and caused significant hardship. Despite losing all extended family connections, Barclay, Jenn, and Keaton are determined to rebuild their lives and create new bonds with guests and community members.

They encourage open communication and invite guests to share any concerns directly. This openness helps prevent misunderstandings and ensures that everyone’s needs are met with kindness and respect. Reviews and ratings are important to the family, but they ask for an understanding of their vision and the challenges they face.

This transparency creates a safe space where guests feel valued and supported. It also strengthens the retreat’s mission to be a place of healing and connection.

Building a Legacy of Wellness and Friendship

WoW This Old Tree Retreats is more than a business; it is a legacy in the making. The memorial tree on the property honors those who have lost loved ones, symbolizing growth, remembrance, and hope. This tree stands as a reminder that even through loss, new life and connections can flourish.

The family’s dedication to wellness events and community-building activities invites guests to become part of this legacy. Whether through a morning yoga session, a peaceful meditation, or a shared meal by the fire pit, every moment at the retreat is an opportunity to build friendships and nurture well-being.

The retreat’s atmosphere encourages guests to slow down, connect deeply, and leave with more than just memories—they leave with new relationships and a sense of belonging.

REBUILD - To turn the rubble of what fell apart into a foundation for something that will never be broken again.

How You Can Be Part of This Chapter

Supporting WoW This Old Tree Retreats means more than booking a stay. It means joining a community that values healing, connection, and resilience. Guests contribute to the family’s vision by participating in wellness activities, respecting shared spaces, and embracing the spirit of togetherness.

If you are seeking a retreat that offers more than just a place to rest, this is a place to grow new friendships and find support. The family welcomes you to be part of their story, to help rebuild what has been lost, and to create a new family of lifelong friends.

Your presence here helps turn a house into a home and a retreat into a community.