New Harmony Life ~ Rest and Rejuvenation Centre is located in the Loess Hills region of Western Iowa in Castana, about 45 minutes southwest of Sioux City, IA or an hour and 15 minutes northeast of Omaha, NE. Guests come to enjoy a peaceful retreat, relaxation, natural foods, hiking, exploring, and simply slowing down within the 250+ acres of native grasslands, woodlands, rolling hills, and orchard
s, on a secluded homestead. Our services are designed to integrate your most memorable experiences within a natural and peaceful setting, allowing you to rest, recharge, and enjoy the simplicity and beauty of nature, life, friends, and family. The founders of New Harmony Life, Carolyn and Russ Uhl, are business professionals who enjoy hiking, camping, adventure, travel, and the great outdoors. Throughout their careers, Carolyn and Russ have learned that balancing a professional life with self-care is crucially essential for one’s overall health and well-being. Unfortunately, with our world’s fast-paced, technology cantered society, maintaining this balance can be extremely difficult to achieve. The concept of New Harmony Life recognizes our innate need to integrate Earth’s ancient elements with our modern world, providing the space necessary for you to find you, again. Fostering the connection of mind, body, and spirit with nature and its elements, New Harmony Life is readily available and accessible to provide the perfect atmosphere for grounding, relaxation, and rejuvenation. New Harmony Life offers various services to the local Greater Omaha and Greater Sioux City areas and is equipped for short and long-term stays. For those looking for a picnic on the prairie or a weekend camping getaway, a simple passthrough, or even an extended vacation, New Harmony Life allows for the creation of a self-tailored experience. Guests have access to hiking more than 7-miles of trails through the rolling prairies and forests; or enjoying catch and release fishing from the shore of the stocked pond. Nestled in a private valley, New Harmony Life is abounding with wildlife, including typical fauna such as white-tail deer, wild turkey, bobcat, red and gray fox, ring-neck pheasant, and red-tailed hawk. In addition, there are unparalleled views available to photograph, birdwatch, or simply enjoy at one’s leisure throughout every season.