Starlight retreats
The guided nature experience that sets you free.
“I go to nature to be soothed, healed and have my senses put in order.” – John Burroughs
How to sign up
Our retreat is the perfect matchmake for you if any of the following resonates:
- You sometimes feel overwhelmed by the pace of life and find it hard to relax and find your centre.
- You find it difficult to disconnect from recurring thought.
- You have stress related symptoms like anxiety, nervousness or sadness.
- You feel alone.
- You sometimes experience the feeling of numbness = not feeling fully alive.
- You question your purpose in life.
- You find at times it is hard for you to take joy in life.
WHAT YOU´LL GET:
A Compass of Life
When we encounter hardships in our life like loss, grief, sickness, in its aftermath, we might feel a sense of void or that we are not the same. You feel numbed, it is hard to find joy and to reconnect to purpose in your life. Maybe there is even more: your sleep is ill and it is difficult for you to concentrate at times; in the perception of others, you are overworking or pressing yourself too much. You find yourself overthinking a lot. It is difficult for you to find moments of calm and allow yourself to relax. You experience deep down, a sense of utter loneliness. Also, we might find us confused trying to make meaning to our life: to know what our heartfelt purpose, that “northern star” in life is.
The symptoms you are suffering are consequences of overwhelming life experiences which result in the deregulation of the autonomous nervous system that won´t subdue by themselves. The good news? In the retreat we will be tending to the effects of deregulation and you will acquire tools trough breathwork, sensory and embodiment techniques as to how to soothe your body, mind and soul. You will walk away from this retreat as well with a reassurance that you are not alone. You will feel supported and held. You will feel a little bit more whole. Maybe you can even sense this retreat as the first step of a new beginning as there will be also the option to reconnect with the group as an online circle which will count with the offer of continued personalised coaching supporting your life´s journey.
Proven nature benefits:
ALL IT TAKES IS GOING BACK TO NATURE
“Spending time in the natural environment (…) improves our mental health and feelings of wellbeing. It can reduce stress, fatigue, anxiety and depression.“
— UK Government 25 year plan (2018)
HOW?
Experience new ways to authentically connect with yourself, nature and others. Being professionally guided along the way.
The retreat creates powerful spaces of healing, in beautiful nature settings, under the stars, near water beds, on short sensory-led hikes. Everybody is invited this way to practise professionally led mind- and bodyfulness at his and her pace. There will be the option to participate in a heart-based circle of a small group of people who have passed through similar experiences, finding support to express one´s feelings in a compassionate setting. Such techniques will be carefully led by a psychologist and represent a re-boot of our heart and mind coherence settings and foster getting back into an emotional balance with your inner self, tapping into the possibility of finding a sense of purpose again. That´s just that compass of life you will take with you from our retreat.
HEALTH BENEFITS FROM SPENDING TIME IN NATURE
- Improving physical health
- lowering blood pressure
- strengthening the immune system
- reducing pain
- improving sleep
- reducing depression and anxiety
- decreasing stress
- reducing feelings of anger and aggression
- improving concentration and memory function
GIVE YOURSELF A SOULFUL (RE)TREAT!
… signing up to a unique trip to the Spanish Appalachian Mountains! Connect to your inner self within a group of like-minded, -spirited and -hearted nature lovers, under one of the clearest and darkest skies of the Iberian peninsula!
2 hours drive from Madrid Airport
to the Appalachian Valley
Accomodation in a
family-run rural hotel.
Maximum group size: 15 p.
Fresh & majorly locally
grown meals
(¡veggie options available!)
Nature-bound
bodyfulness activities
Starlight night gazing sessions
(almost from your front porch)
Farm activities
(to choose from cheese-making,
to goat and sheep tending… )
Discover the Region
“Extremadura has thrilling history, gorgious landscapes and a host of new hotels – but it is not yet on the tourist trail.”
Chris Moss
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A UNIQUE NATURAL SETTING.
The Spanish Appalachian Mountains are denominated as a global natural geopark, UNESCO world heritage.
Price for the RETREAT
MY NATURE – RETREAT (7 NIGHTS STAY)
starting from
989 €
/person
You want to try this authentic way to connect to yourself, nature and others?
✓ 7 night stay in a **hostel (shared double room; upgrade to individual room possible)
✓ Full board (majorly locally grown/bred food; vegeterian options available)
✓ Guided nature immersion activities (joint local woodland walks, night sky gazing)
✓ Group retreat circle work
✓ Morning or late evening yoga sessions, depending. on season
✓ Farm activities (goat/sheep tending, cheese making, horticulture…
✓ taking a dive in one of the natural river basins of the village
✗ Air fare
✗ Insurance
✗ Drinks and Food outside the meals
How to pay: you´ll pay for the MyNature retreat program upon booking and the pending fee for the hotel & full board on site. No worries: once you book, your accomodation is reserved!
Money-back guarentee* If you should not be happy with the retreat, we´ll refund the program cost (not the accomodation). No hurt feelings on our end. *if the full retreat program has been attended at least for 2 full days.
My WINGS! – (MY NATURE Membership)
Coaching and online Community
28€
/ month (230 Euros/year – annual 30% discount)
Ideal for those of you who connected with us personally and others through the retreat and want to grow more and continue personal healing paths within the circle of a community.
✓ One monthly in person /online group immersion with different timing options
✓ Access to the group community portal with resources, ways to connect and to learn and grow together.
✓ webinar Q&A counselling group session/month
Cancel anytime, no questions asked.
What else to see & do?
Embark on a journey of discovery with us: a new door to a diverse world of people, culture, tradition, and landscapes under the Spanish skies.
Guadalupe monastry, a unique cultural heritage
Guadalupe is at 30 minutes car ride from the hotel. Enjoy the visit of the monastry and some original “tapas” in the old town square; it is denominated “one of the most beautiful villages of Spain“.
Extraordinary biodiversity – Bird Watching
Spot the most amazing birdlife! Bring your own gear or you can borrow some binoculars. During a week´s stay, you can expect to see vultures, eagles, hoopoes and many more!
Fauna & Flora of the open mediterranean woodlands
Take a hike and explore this beautiful landscape: our valley belongs to NATURA 2000, a natural park and protected reserve which flora and fauna will surprise you!
Vine and Olive Oil tasting
Don´t leave without tasting the local Spanish vines and olive oils! We can help you schedule a visit to one of the local vineries for you. The vines from our neighbouring vineries carry earth flavours!
How to get there
You want to to fly in from MADRID BARAJAS Airport. From there, it is a 2 hour-drive to our retreat site. You can either rent a car or book a taxi; we’ll help you getting in touch in advance with other retreat members for possibilities of joint transfer to the site.
A place with one of the darkest skies in Europe.
Source: www.lightpollutionmap.info
Your jouRney begins.
The road that leads you to the Valley of Small Beautiful Things.
With one of the most incredible dark skies:
Find yourself
Are you looking for answers
To questions under the stars?
Dave Mathews Band – Where are you going?
protected Reserve Natura 2000
Coming Soon
Come back here when our journey begins.
Here, I’ll share a short Intro video with me, soon!
Not sure if the NATURE-THERAPY Methodology of our RETREAT IS A FIT FOR YOU?
Book a Free PEEK
VIRTUAL SESSION!
Leave us your best e-mail address and we will send you time-slot options for a free 30 minute call with a virtual “pleasures-of-presence” meditation today. Accessible from anywhere!
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Is this really for me?
It is for you if…
… after a challenging life event, you tend to overthink and you do not feel the joy and aliveness you are deep down longing for. You are unsure of your purpose in life and are in need to find your “guiding star“. You feel lonely. You do not feel seen.
And: You like being in nature, you like watching stars. You are open for new possibilities and an adventure, along with others you can connect with.
It is not for you if…
… you are not open to new experiences. You are not willing to look inside or look back*.
*a different thing is to be fearful of what can come up if you do so; in this case, be assured that you will be carefully guided to do so at your own pace and what feels right for you at any point of the way.
FIND BEAUTY.
NATURE.
YOURSELF.
What is Forest Bathing?
Nature and Forest Therapy, a methodology inspired in the Japanese Practise Shinrin Yoku (its literal translation is: forest bathing) develops and restores meaningful relationships with your true sense of self and your purpose. My Nature Retreats offers you nature immersions inspired in this practise, which allow you to apply this practise by yourself: to overcome negative feelings and find your centre.
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