“Raw Refuge Retreats with Alam was one of the most grounding, expansive, and unexpectedly joyful experiences I’ve had in years. Alam is a rare kind of host. He lives the yogi path deeply — practicing juicing and consuming primarily raw fruits and vegetables — yet he is refreshingly non-militant about it. There’s no dogma. No pressure. Just lived experience and an incredible breadth of education across multiple disciplines that he draws from thoughtfully. What stands out most is how personalized everything feels. Alam doesn’t impose a rigid protocol. Instead, he works within each guest’s comfort level — meeting you exactly where you are. His knowledge of food, nourishment, detoxification, energy, movement, and mindset is deep and nuanced. He offers guidance rooted in experience, but allows your journey to unfold in a way that feels safe, supported, and sustainable. Raw Refuge Retreats isn’t just a health reset. It’s a deeply personal, custom experience led by someone who has truly dedicated his life to studying, living, and sharing holistic disciplines — without ego or rigidity. If you’re looking for a retreat that combines nourishment, movement, reflection, education, nature, community, and flexibility — this is something very special. I left lighter, clearer, and more spiritually and emotionally aligned than when I arrived. And I’ll absolutely be back.”
Eric
“Alam and Zoey truly helped me heal my mind, body, and spirit during the 2 weeks I spent at their retreat center. They provided me with guidance, support, and all the tools I needed to transition to a fruit based diet. I'm so grateful for my time spent there. I highly encourage anyone to see for themselves how Alam and Zoey live and give back to their community, and donate if you can to help fund their vision. It is people like them who are helping raise our vibrations collectively. Thanks again Alam and Zoey for all your generosity, I would love to return someday!”
Morgan
“I came into this retreat "hot" after a trying year, following a separation from a 19-year marriage with work pressures taking a toll, while weakened emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. The meditation started reprogramming some of my problematic reactive responses, including from some past trauma. I detoxed from fats, salts, and other toxins. My eyes were bright, and I needed a belt as my clothes were falling off me on my flight home. I feel great. Some people may be put off by simple living, but for me, it was necessary to return to basic living and make the most of the retreat. The quiet, the reflection, and the closeness to nature were essential ingredients. I was not alone, and I had wonderful guidance while there.”
Sam
“I spent nearly two weeks with Alam at his jungle retreat, and it was genuinely life-changing. The first week I was the only guest. The value and beauty of what Alam has crafted at his retreat center is this unique blend of Caribbean jungle energy and Alam’s sincerity, warmth, and love—and how he softly guides you using all kinds of different frameworks, including traditionally Eastern philosophies. I came to the jungle and unexpectedly met a lot of powerful Chinese ideas. It was my intuition after my first video chat that Alam was the right person for me, that somehow the cosmos had sent him to me. You know that thing about when the student is ready, the teacher will appear? Yep.”
Chris Vo
“Ålam has been an inspiration to me for some years now. His approach to food is so simple but at the same time it is so hard to do alone. I noticed the benefit immediately of a two day raw juice and fruit diet I did with Ålam in November 2023. My bloating, lethargy and gas were gone. I felt lighter and I had more energy. I felt cleaner and clearer in my mind and body…re-energized and inspired with life. I find it very hard to do this sort of cleanse on my own, but when I’m with Ålam it feels very achievable.”
Ed
“Ålam is an amazing practitioner and visionary. I was able to experience firsthand his extraordinary abilities as a Chinese medicine therapist as he accompanied me during a very serious illness. Ålam, unlike many others, is not a talker, he is a very serious and conscientious young man with the best of intentions. His spectrum of knowledge extends from medicine to nutrition and meditation. In contrast to many others, this man has no desire for recognition, which only makes his plans seem all the more honorable and feasible. I thank Ålam from the bottom of my heart and wish him the supporters who will bring to life a great project of healing for the human family. Ålam you are a gift!”
Claudia
