Women's Health & Wellbeing Retreat
WOMEN’S HEALTH & WELLBEING RETREAT: THURSDAY 22ND TO MONDAY 26TH JUNE 2023
You cannot imagine how rejuvenating a trip to Andalucia is! But maybe you can after reading what the June 2023 retreat is about...
It is a perfect time to retreat, isn’t it? The pandemic has made us think about our lives deeper than we have ever done before and being surrounded by beauty and nature is one of the most transformative ways to understand the deeper questions of our lives as we seek deeper answers. This retreat is designed to bring you the calmness and focus you need to quiet your mind, sharpen your senses and start a new story that has been burning inside of you for years (possibly for a lifetime).
So here is a sneak peek into what is waiting for you:
The retreat is set to take place near Priego de Cordoba in an old farmhouse (cortijo) with traditional set up. The location is quiet, almost isolated, a wonderful spot for serenity and tranquillity. The six houses where we will stay are set around a central courtyard are a stark reminder of how people used to live on this land for centuries. Perched on a hill, when you look around all you can see is an extensive 5-hectare olive grove that provides calm and a sense of awe to the heart- a perfect setting for retreats!
Accommodation is simple and beautiful. You will be staying in shared accommodation (and single occupancy is available for extra fee). The cortijo has its own pool, the use of it (as well as the whole farmhouse) is exclusive to our group. The retreat programme is a combination of structured activities as well as individual time for resting your spirit in one of the most beautiful months. Each day is going to be an adventure of your soul!
You will be practicing the art of rest by taking siestas to rejuvenate your spirit. You will be fed with soul nurturing food grown on the land, conversations in nature, walks and as an optional extra, a workshop with a world-renowned leather artist in Granada to inspire your self-discovery even further! In addition, you will get to know the amazing city of Granada, where Muslim history in Spain started and ended. No visit to Andalucia is complete without a trip to one of the gems the world, the Alhambra Palace (UNESCO World Heritage site). As a lover of history, I will be delighted to tell you the many stories of the places across Andalucia to help you make connections to this marvellous land. (In fact, I would be your tour guide, yammering away the history of this land I love so deeply!)
COVID Policy:
While we all try to make sure our travels are safe and orderly, there are things which are out of our control. I recommend you take your own insurance for travel as I am unable to refund in case your travel is stalled because of Covid.
Retreat programme:
- Thursday- Arrival to Malaga by 3pm, transfer to accommodation
- Friday- Day of Wellbeing: yoga, journal therapy, “walk and wonder”- in the surrounding mountains and/or the surrounding olive groves
- Saturday – Visit to Granada and the Alhambra Palace – The Wonder of the Muslim World
- Sunday- Day of Wellbeing: Rejuvenation, the art of soul rest and self-discovery
- Monday- Wellbeing Morning- yoga, journal therapy, “walk and wonder”
Afternoon - Transfer from accommodation to Malaga before returning to the UK
Each day will have regular practices of silent sitting, writing opportunities, chances to connect with nature and learn history the way it has not been taught. Our trip to Granada will be a true insight into Muslims in Spain through stories of people who made history from the 8th century to today.
Pricing:
£779/person
Please note that these prices are based on 2 people sharing a room but there is a possibility to offer single occupancy for an additional charge of £99/person.
Prices include: accommodation, all transport within Andalucia, all workshops, history touring and all meals except for dinner after the Alhambra trip, and an optional workshop with a leather artist.
Prices do NOT include flights and insurances – this is the responsibility of the participants.
Retreat leader: Henrietta Szovati
Please email directorsoffice@muslimwomenscouncil.org.uk (click) or call 01274 223230 (click) to book your place
