About Us
Family Journey Values
Evan had always wanted to plan an intentional and immersive life changing trip for his family, but never had the time. Covid, was that break. After researching he chose Costa Rica where his kids would attend a Spanish speaking school/camp, he and his wife would surf and meditate, and they would all give back to the local community.
And their lives did change. Evan and his wife communicated more clearly and openly, they parented more freely, and saw their children try new activites and make Spanish speaking friends.
Inspired by this life-changing experience, the Family Journey was created. Evan and his team now facilitate life-changing travel experiences for both parents and entire families.
The values that his family experience while on retreat has become the core of the Family Journey - active listening, family healing and growth, and self-love.
Active Listening
Family Healing
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Growth
Self-Love
About me
My name Is Evan Freed. I am a parent and partner dedicated to living a life full of joy, adventure, and healing. In 2012 I lost my mother to ovarian cancer, which changed the trajectory of my life. I realized that I wanted to live by my terms, and the way to do so was through deep meditation, self-discovery, and self-love.
In 2021 I took a month-long trip to Costa Rica with my wife and daughters, then three and five. During that trip, we felt freedom, love, and a deep connection that we had not yet experienced as a family. It was similar to the feeling I had with my parent's brother right before my mom passed. I realized that travel brings up similar feelings of appreciation for life as death does. So during that trip, I decided to bring that feeling of awe and love for this life to other families to help them heal, connect and grow.
I now lead group and private retreats around the world with families ready to explore a different way of connecting and living.
My certificates
I am a certified meditation teacher by David Harshada Wagner. I am always continuing to learn about meditation, spirituality, coaching, family, and partnerships through my life experiences and the many classes and courses I take with my coaches and teachers.
I started meditating in 2006, and my practice has deepened ever since. My recent trip to India was a catalyst for a profound transformation in my entire life. The teachings I share are spiritual and come from a Hindu Tantra tradition, as well as my interactions with other teachers and coaches.
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FAQs
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You determine private retreat destinations during our trip creation call. Group retreat destinations change yearly. This year we have one more group retreat to La Herradura, Spain.
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-Private retreats are custom-curated journeys created just for your family. The main difference is for the retreats led from afar, we will connect over zoom sessions before, during, and after the retreat.
-For the private retreats led in person, I will be joining you on your retreat for uninterrupted and real-time guidance. Our sessions before and after the retreat will be over zoom as well.
-Some pre- and post-retreat sessions may be scheduled in person if you live near New York City.
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-Group retreats have a set price and change for each trip. The retreat to Spain this summer costs $4500 per person.
-Private retreat costs depend on your budget. Retreats led from afar require a starting budget of $7,000 for seven days. Retreats led in person require a starting budget of $30,000 for seven days.
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