Retreats
How about a week to deeply reconnect to what makes you unique and get things done from that space?
Let us take care of everything else: a beautiful comfy home, delicious nutritious foods, natural healing cosmetics, body and mind practices to support your flow state.
Focus on that project you have at heart, that transformation you have initiated, that art you want to perfect.
Whether this week results in a deep life shift or just a few more joyful steps in your growth journey, we look forward to being there with you.
IntentionYou come with a clear intention to work on: a project, a transition, your art, for example.
Self-careInner reconnection and self-care through Meditation, Breathwork, Movement, Postures, BodyCare, Acting
Science basedOur programs are built on top of the latest research: physiology, psychology, and social sciences.
Deep workTransformative opportunities to be in silence, disconnect and focus for long enough to go deep.
AccountabilityPeer coaching before, during and after the retreat to help hold yourself and others accountable.
FlowWe offer activities to support each of the 4 stages of the cycle of Flow: Struggle -> Release -> Flow -> Recover
Throughout the retreat, you're given opportunities to explore beyond the character you have developed, the states you are accustomed to. And because the group feels safe, it is quite natural to witness people play intensely. Laughter, screams, dance moves, jumps, whatever comes.
Because our retreats have a strong component of achievement — getting things done —, there are doubts (and risks) around "too much male energy", "too pushy". The facilitators are chosen to manifest the harmony we have built in the programs.
Ala made this beautiful video which will give you a representative feel:
Relax
Reconnect
Shake things up
Time to look inwards? To incubate, accelerate a project? Instead of allocating a little bit of time every week like we usually do, you come to make more significant progress. With the help of the retreat team, you will prepare so you get the most out of this experience:
- What is your intention?
- What specific deliverables do you envision?
- What do you need to bring to the retreat to make it happen?
- What do you need to do in order to be ready?
We do offer a thorough program of workshops to support you with energy, inspiration and actionable tools BUT we always recommend you to follow your flow. If an interesting workshop is starting but you are in a state of "hyperfocus" (intense fixation on an activity for an extended period of time), enjoy the gift of flow. Do not fear that you are missing out. Your flow is more important than any workshop we can offer, no matter how great we make them.
Deep thoughts are the first step. And, the deeper you go, you’re quickly led to move beyond words, and enter the realm of emotions and energy. Magic happens in the non-verbal, the non-dual. That is a second step, one that is accessible after sustained experiences in depth. With this retreat, we aim to open and hold that space.
Every day builds on the previous one. With several days of sustained and focused practice, you will be able to access aspects of yourself that have remained hidden to you. Also, by staying away from the daily life that keep you ingrained in your old patterns, you are able to develop new more empowering ones.
You can't go deep and wide at the same time. So you need to decide, and allocate your energy. The decisions of taking a silent breakfast, going to bed at 10pm, or turning off your phone are much less trivial than we think they are.
Our goal is to make creation and transformation as easy and enjoyable as possible, blurring the lines between work and play. And if you're flowing when you work, you use much less will power so the type of "play" — "release" and "recover" — you need and seek is very different, it might not look like "play" at all for most.
Our holistic programs give you effortless integration. Even aspects that are usually opposed such as inner development and productive lifestyle and virgin nature and comfortable spaces are reconciled. No juggling, the result is an experience of harmony and synergy that you can sustain in time.
Like every concept we touch at the retreat, we are not looking to engage in a philosophical reflection, we are interested in the actionable aspects. So no big dialogue about duality and impermanence, but a It is a practical outlook on the label "bad":
Two main uses we invite you to make of your negative states:
- Learn from it. Pain is information, or at least a pointer, a focusing mechanism. The retreat offers you the safe space to explore, maybe what you learn helps you resolve the pain, or maybe it is useful for your intention.
- Do analytical work. Embrace the "struggle" phase of Flow. When we are in a good mood, we are more creative, more trusting, but we are also more gullible, we do not look that much at the details, we do not analyze that deeply. If you're tense, it is an opportunity to do analytical work.
Now, maybe you need to "release" or "recover" (stages of flow) and the information you're pointed to is just "YOU NEED A BREAK". So don't overthink it. Our invitation is to expand your perspective on "bad moods" and give you more space to respond best to it.
The below will give you a feel for the type of locations we choose.
Off the beaten path, submerged in peaceful and powerful Nature, and far away from the crowds. But also comfortable and well connected, with spaces for transformation:
Examples of past locations:
Haus of Love, a villa in Santo Estevão, 1h from Lisboa where you can gather around one of the three fireplaces, the sauna and the magnificent pool. The pool house transforms into a dancefloor and it has an intimate yoga and meditation room. You can find wild mushroom and horses on the property as well.
Mateus, a rural estate in Berguedà, 1h30 from Barcelona. Originally built in 1546, the farmhouse was fully renovated to meet modern ecological standards (EU Ecolabel Certification) and offer you great comfort. At 770m, enjoy a refreshing dip in the swimming pool or a breathtaking 360-degree view of central Catalonia from Montserrat to Rasos de Peguera to Serra d’Ensija.
Valle de los Sueños, in Puebla de la Sierra, 80km from Madrid. The village and surrounding valleys are a source of inspiration through hikes in nature, a visit of the outdoor contemporary sculptural art exhibition and a demonstration of metal craftmanship in the local medieval Forge by Julian who radiates passion. The two roads to get there are magical, two recommendations: travel at the golden hour and make sure to experience both roads.
- Also, our finances are transparent: facilitators and guests receive the retreat's financials.
Always included:
- All activities
- A space to create
- Accommodation in beautiful nature, pampered in the comfort of the home we'll select
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner: Whole food, plant-based meals
- Natural Healing BodyCare products (unless you specify you bring yours)
- Yoga mat (unless you specify you bring yours)
- Meditation cushion
Usually not included:
- Transportation
- Laundry
This step takes many forms, people come for self-care, to figure things out, reflect, contemplate, meditate. It is usually a mix of inner and outer exploration. You feel and discover what works, what to release. What are you curious about? Follow your pleasure.
Antidote to: "not knowing, not sure, blurred vision"
At this step, you come to write the first chapter of your book, to do some research, work on a prototype, create your business plan, your pitch, your landing page, you work to acquire your first client, etc. You have enough clarity to get started . s o . y o u . s t a r t .
Antidote to: "Fail to take action"
Your vision is getting clearer as it manifests, you build confidence through progress. To sustain the effort and continue to expand, you look for an environment that motivates, supports your life, new insights and fellow creators to enrich each other's journey. GTD.
Antidote to: "Lack sustaining the effort"
Register your interest with us, we will be in touch.
