DISCOVER YOUR PATH TO FOREVER YOUNG
JOIN HEALTHY AGING EXPERT & GERONTOLOGIST
DARNELL COX
AS SHE SHARES
THE LIVE YOUNG METHOD
FOR LOOKING, FEELING AND FUNCTIONING YOUR BEST
AT EVERY AGE
LIVE YOUNG 2025
Welcome to the LIVE YOUNG 2025 RETREAT
The fact that you’re here tells me something important about you…
You want to take a giant step toward feeling, functioning, and looking your best at any age.
It tells me that:
✓ You prioritize your health and wellness.
✓ You want to live a very long and very healthy life.
✓ You want to feel your best.
✓ You want your body to function its best.
✓ And let’s just be honest, you want to look your best while you are living this newfound longer and healthier life.
Science shows that if we feel better about our outsides, we take better care of our insides. And the better you take care of your insides, the more it shows on your outsides. Because nothing looks as good as optimal health.
So at the Live Young Retreat, we address both – from the outside-in and from the inside-out.
Join Healthy Aging Expert and Gerontologist, Darnell Cox in person for a transformative experience as she shares her Live Young Method – 10 Steps to an Inside-Out / Outside-In Approach to Healthy Aging. This immersive 4-day retreat promises to kickstart your journey toward optimal health – to Feeling, Functioning, and Looking your best at every age.
What you’ll learn IN PERSON:
✓ How to live longer, and how to feel, function & look better while doing it!
✓ Science-backed ways to optimize your sleep
✓ How to reduce stress in real time with researched-backed strategies
✓ How to boost your metabolism and lose weight naturally
✓ Exercise routines to promote strength, flexibility and mobility
✓ Nutrition tips to live longer, function optimally, feel invigorated, and look your best
✓ Supplements that will optimize your metabolism and overall health
✓ The importance of muscle mass and bone density and how to increase both
✓ Hormone optimization at menopause, “man-opause” and every age & stage of your life
✓ Superfoods that stave off disease and increase mental clarity
✓ How the human body is interconnected with each system affecting the next
PLUS — EVERY DAY IS SKINCARE DAY on this retreat!
Why? Because you may want to live to be 110, but you also want to LOOK like the best 110-year-old around… Especially if you can do something about it. And guess what?
YOU CAN!!
Just like all the other subjects on aging covered in the retreat (sleep, exercise, stress reduction, hormone optimization, mindfulness, diet and nutrition, etc.), the lectures on skincare given by Darnell will be an immersive experience.
Darnell will be bringing ALL of her favorite At-Home Skin Care Devices to the retreat, so you will learn the science behind what these devices do and how they work in order to improve the function (and look!) of your skin! During these four days, you will give yourself treatments on your own!
That’s right, you will learn about red light therapy, microneedling, radio frequency, microcurrent, and more. And then, you will be able to use the devices yourself as Darnell coaches you through the process of at-home skin care devices that trick the skin into functioning (and thus looking) many years younger.
Devices you’ll learn how to use and try yourself IN PERSON
Microneedling
Yes, we are going to be microneedling together to diminish fine lines!
Red Light Therapy
There are multiple devices for you to try!
Microcurrent
You may choose to give yourself a microcurrent facial to lift the skin!
Radio Frequency
Heating the skin through radio waves stimulates new collagen and helps to tighten jawlines.
At Live Young 2025, every element of your weekend is designed to cultivate wellness, beauty, and connection.
Master Personal Care Devices
Elevate your beauty regimen with cutting-edge devices (microneedling, red light therapy, radio frequency, microcurrent) as you learn techniques that promise rejuvenation and younger functioning skin.
Morning Routines and Strategies
Rethink and revitalize your mornings with routines that blend cutting-edge science with indulgence and nutrition, crafted to energize you for an entire day of living young!
Make Social Connections
Forge lasting connections with women who share your goals and your vision of health, beauty, and vitality.
Holistic Wellness Therapies
Discover the healing powers of morning light exposure, breath work, red light therapy, cold plunges, saunas, and more.
Guided Meditation Sessions
Find peace and alignment through meditation, connecting your mind and body for holistic well-being.
Chef-Crafted Meals
Delight in culinary masterpieces that nourish your body and soul, bringing together taste and health. Meals that you will learn to cook at home. All while learning strategies and techniques to get your body feeling, functioning, and looking its best at every age.
The Live Young Retreat isn’t just a retreat it’s a transformative experience where you’ll take control of your health, thrive with like-minded women, and finally become the best version of yourself, inside and out.
Could the Secret to Your Longevity Be Waiting in Topanga?
Join us at our special Topanga retreat, our chosen oasis nestled in the remote valleys of the Santa Monica Mountains. This unique location, set on 10 lush acres of meandering paths, majestic oaks, and vibrant organic gardens, is more than just a setting—it’s a starting point for rejuvenation and a reconnection with the joys of youth.
Settle In Confidence In Topanga
We’ve curated a range of accommodations to suit your preference for comfort and connection:
The Main House: Experience the rustic charm of our communal living in a 1920s Spanish Mission-style villa, complete with a spacious kitchen and cozy living spaces.
La Casita: For those seeking more privacy, La Casita offers its own kitchenette and luxurious amenities, perfect for relaxation or personal reflection.
Glamping Cabins: Embrace nature in our charmingly crafted cabins, “Peace, Love & Sun,” each offering the comforts of home in the heart of the wilderness.
A Feast That Serves The Inside-Out Approach
We believe in nourishing both body and spirit. Meals are more than just food—they’re a celebration of life’s flavors, prepared with organic ingredients sourced right from the on-site gardens and nearby farms. Each dish is crafted to remind us of the simplicity and vitality of youth, served in settings that encourage shared stories and laughter.
Meet Your Host
Darnell Cox,
Healthy Aging Specialist
Gerontologist
With humble beginnings in a small farming town in Central California, Darnell’s thirst for knowledge and boundless ambition whisked her far beyond the confines of her upbringing. Los Angeles became her stage, where she shone brightly, earning her undergraduate degree from Cal State Northridge, and two master’s degrees from Pepperdine University in psychology, and USC in gerontology.
Darnell’s story is more than just academic achievement; it’s about transformation. After an international chapter in Shanghai and Singapore, Darnell returned to L.A., a city that had always ignited her ambition. Here, she raised three children and pursued her unwavering passion for the mysteries of health, beauty, longevity, and the complexities of aging.
This quest for understanding hasn’t just been academic; Darnell became a beacon in the health and wellness community, earning certifications in Integrative Nutrition and Health Coaching from I.N.N. and completing a rigorous 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training.
Darnell’s life is a testament to the power of dreaming big, seeking knowledge, and being an eternal student of life and wellness. Join her at Live Young 2025, where she’ll guide us through the confusing maze of promises made by so many product lines and advertisements with clarity, inspiration, and a personalized regimen that will truly change the way you look and feel.
What’s Included in the Event
Get ready to immerse yourself in an experience that promises not just transformation, but a revitalization of spirit, body, and mind! Live Young 2025 isn’t just an event; it’s a stepping stone to a life where you’re the best version of yourself. Here’s a peek at what you’ll get:
- Expert-led workshops
- Personal care device training
- Morning routines & dietary strategies
- Guided meditation and holistic therapies
- Gourmet meals
Your Itinerary
3:00 PM: Check-In – Settle into your cozy, serene space and begin your retreat experience with ease.
4:30 PM: Welcome Reception & Introductions – Connect with retreat guests in a relaxed, supportive environment.
5:30 PM: Welcome Dinner
6:30 PM: Midlife Mindset & Motivation Session with Darnell
7:00 PM: Darnell sits down with Hilary Decesare about relaunching yourself in midlife
7:30 PM: Sunset Yoga + Guided Meditation with Mel Salvatore-August
8:30 PM: Sauna Room + Jacuzzi
9:30 PM: Nighttime Skincare – Sleep Supplements are available
10:00 PM: Wind Down
7:00 AM: Rise & Shine – Meet at the breakfast bar
7:15 AM: Cold Plunge
7:30 AM: Red Light Therapy
8:00 AM: Daily Skincare Routine
8:30 AM: Resistance Band Training with Candyce Heather
9:30 AM: Green Tea & Movement Chat – Grab a cup while diving into a lecture on movement
10:00 AM: Movement for Longevity Lecture with Darnell – Post-workout wisdom on staying active for life.
11:00 AM: Beauty Tools Workshop with Darnell and Marcia – Hands on with microneedling, red light therapy, microcurrent, radiofrequency, & more.
12:30 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM: Nutrition for Longevity Lecture: Fiber vs. Protein with Darnell
2:00 PM: Hormone Health Session – Join Dr. Sogocio, OBGYN + Hormone Specialist, for an expert talk on perimenopause, menopause, and HRT.
4:00 PM: Yoga Posture Labs with Darnell Cox
5:30 PM: Dinner
6:30 PM: Fireside Coaching Chat – Sleep Optimization Lecture: How to Get Your Best Night’s Sleep Ever
7:30 PM: Meditation Workshop + Guided Meditation with Mel Salvatore-August
8:30 PM: Sauna Room + Jacuzzi
9:30 PM: Nighttime Skincare – Sleep Supplements are available
10:00 PM: Wind Down
7:00 AM: Rise & Shine – Meet at the breakfast bar
7:15 AM: Cold Plunge
7:30 AM: Red Light Therapy
8:00 AM: Daily Skincare Routine
8:30 AM: Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Mel Salvatore-August
10:00 AM: Stress Reduction for Longevity Session with Darnell – Grounding, breathwork, and psychological tools, and more
11:30 AM: Skincare Gadget Workshop Part 2 – At-Home Treatments VS. In-Office Procedures with Nurse Karen and Darnell
12:30 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM: Break / Free Time / Spa Time – Enjoy relaxation, treatments, or quiet reflection.
2:00 PM: Darnell sits down with Dr. Sogocio to talk about weight loss shots and metabolism
3:00 PM: Mindset and Motivation with Hilary Decesare
4:00 PM: Movement for Mobility – Gentle stretching, yoga postures, and mobility exercises.
5:30 PM: Dinner + Open Q&A with Darnell
6:30 PM: Bones, Brain & Heart Health with Darnell – How to extend your lifespan and your healthspan
7:00 PM: Sound Bath Experience
8:30 PM: Sauna Room + Jacuzzi
9:30 PM: Nighttime Skincare – Sleep Supplements are available
10:00 PM: Wind Down
7:00 AM: Rise & Shine – Meet at the breakfast bar
7:15 AM: 10 Minute Workout with Darnell
7:25 AM: Cold Plunge
7:30 AM: Red Light Therapy
8:00 AM: Daily Skincare Routine
9:00 AM: Closing Coaching Session + Awards
11:00 AM: Check-Out – Leave refreshed, empowered, and connected to your highest self.
Choose Your Ideal Room for the Retreat
Select the room that best suits your stay and lock in your spot with flexible payment options, including Affirm and Pay Later by PayPal.
Secure your retreat experience today!
Commuter Pass
$ 3,400 2,900
Join the retreat without on-site accommodation.
The Commuter Pass includes full access to all retreat activities, meals, and communal spaces at the Retreat Center.
May 1-4, 2025
No Accommodations
Multiple Payment Options at Checkout
Tea House Single
$ 4,800 4,300
Private single lodgings with climate control and Murphy beds, located just steps from a shared bathhouse. Ideal for those seeking solitude within the retreat community.
May 1-4, 2025
Single Occupancy
Multiple Payment Options at Checkout
The Loft – La Casa
$ 4,100 3,600
A spacious bunk room with two unique lofts, accommodating up to five guests. Includes a full bath, walk-in closet, with a private entrance.
May 1-4, 2025
Multi Occupancy
Multiple Payment Options at Checkout
La Casita
$ 4,300 3,800
Two cozy twin rooms in a private guest house, each room accommodating two guests. Features a kitchenette and a full bath, with outdoor seating and front of house parking.
May 1-4, 2025
Double Occupancy
Multiple Payment Options at Checkout
Are you ready to Feel, Function, and Look your best at every age?
Secure your spot at Live Young 2025 and start your journey to living young, today.
May 1-4, 2025
from $2,900 per person
