Healing Destination Scorecard™.
Signature Evaluation Framework by Noam Bedein​
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Developed from firsthand fieldwork at over 80 homes, resorts, retreats, lodges, and wellness accommodations across the Americas, the Healing Destination Scorecard™ is a proprietary evaluation system that defines the gold standard for nature-based healing retreats.
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This 50-point framework blends the science of wellness with the art of emotional restoration, ensuring that every selected destination offers an experience that is not only memorable but truly transformative.
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With a minimum editorial threshold of 35 points, the Scorecard identifies sanctuaries where nature, design, hospitality, and therapeutic practices converge to restore mind, body, and soul.
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Industry Alignment
The Scorecard aligns with and advances global wellness benchmarks from GWI, WTA, TTC, Healing Hotels of the World, and WELL & LEED standards- adding unique dimensions of emotional intimacy, family healing, blue wellness, and sensory design.
The 10 Commandments of Healing Destinations™
1. Nature Immersion – Direct, unfiltered connection to wild landscapes, fostering presence and renewal.
2. Water-Based Wellness – Integrating “blue wellness” through natural springs, seas, rivers, and therapeutic hydrotherapy.
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3. Sacred Architecture & Biophilic Design – Spaces designed to inspire awe and harmony with nature.
4. Therapeutic Nutrition – Wholesome, locally sourced cuisine that supports healing from the inside out.
5. Quietude & Sensory Stillness – Environments curated for deep rest, silence, and mindful awareness.
6. Emotional Hospitality – Genuine, heartfelt care that makes guests feel safe, seen, and supported.
7. Couples & Family Adaptability – Healing experiences accessible and meaningful for partners and families.
8. Creative & Somatic Healing – Programs that use art, movement, and bodywork to process and release trauma.
9. Cultural & Community Integration – Connection with local traditions, people, and authentic heritage.
10. Transformative Atmosphere – An overall sense of renewal that lasts long after the retreat ends.
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Our Vision
Through immersive, National Geographic-style storytelling paired with rigorous evaluation, the Healing Destinations Annual Magazine will become the world’s most trusted platform for showcasing and certifying transformative retreats. Each edition not only inspires, but also drives partnerships, certifications, and funded projects — turning the wildest places on Earth into sanctuaries of recovery and resilience.
