For whatever reason, people in Florida don’t like certain events in their state, and this time we’re referring to one “vegan retreat” that is happening next year. While the event itself doesn’t sound too bad, some people have said that it sounds a bit sketchy, especially since it allegedly has a high price tag for attending a four-day vegan camp. With the event coming soon, some in Florida don’t like the idea of this gathering taking place there.
Reddit user u/thebodybuildingvegan recently shared a post on the state’s subreddit talking about a vegan event taking place in Florida in January 2027. According to the post, it will be a gathering for around 200 vegans for four days.
The post also mentions that it will be at Orange Springs Retreat Center, and it will have several activities for “the body and soul.” As we said before, the event itself sounds great, and like many other gatherings in the state, it is excellent for bringing members of a community together. However, it seems those on Reddit didn’t agree.
For starters, some people in the comments have said that they attended this event in the past, and they felt it was a scam. The event allegedly charges people $2,000, and according to the one who has information about the supposed price tag, it wasn’t worth it.
Now, many Redditors have started commenting on the post, mentioning that the whole event doesn’t sound legit and that it has some “cult-like” tones.
Florida Residents Skeptical About Upcoming Vegan Event
Even if the event’s organizer shared most of the information about the event, which doesn’t sound bad at all, some Redditors still think there’s something fishy there.
“Sounds cultish.“
“Sounds like actual suffering on earth, surrounded by hundreds of people who make being a vegan their primary identity. I hope you all have fun.“
Still, others were a bit friendlier, saying that more communities should attempt to do this more often around Florida.
“Very cool you got the opportunity to bring so many people together! Certainly not my cup of tea, but I applaud anyone bringing together their community in a responsible way that isn’t intrusive or harmful to anyone else. Please don’t cause issues for locals or business owners.“
Ultimately, it is too early to see what will happen with the event, especially since it is still a bit far away, but many are curious as to what this gathering will bring for the vegan community.
