Women’s retreat - Feeling safe
Fri, 13th - Sun, 15th May 2022
During this women’s retreat we will enjoy life with all its facets.
Within the safe space of the red tent, the ancient lodge women used to retreat to once a month, we will relax, share our stories, let go of fears and create a sisterhood of mutual support.
In the last few years most of us have lived in fear as a consequence of external threats: the narrative of a deadly microbe and now the potential of war. Many withdrew into their own worlds, function in survival mode, doing the tasks that are required in everyday life or taking to distractions such as extensive use of social media, alcohol or whatever is at hand.
To thrive and be truly healthy, we need to feel safe, re-learn to rest and relax. For this retreat, we will create a red tent, a sensual space to release tension, let go of worries and to form a community with other women to re-discover the beauty of life.
The venue
Gea Viva is a peaceful eco island retreat in an olive grove and has a powerful healing frequency. Located within 15 minutes’ walk from the harbour village of Milna on Brač, it is within easy reach of public transport. For the purpose of this retreat we will create a cosy space to relax.
If travelling from Split, you can take the ferry to Supetar on Friday at 16.30 h, which has a connecting bus to Milna, arriving at 18.15 h. On Sunday there is a catamaran from Milna to Split operated by KSC, leaving at 15.55 h, arriving in Split at 17.00 h.
Programme
For the entire weekend, we will be outdoors. This time, about half of the time we will spend together as a group will be structured, the other half will be an open space, open to the group’s needs and your suggestions. This outline programme gives you an idea what to expect.
Friday
19.00 h Supper, followed by opening and introduction to “Feeling safe”
Saturday
8.00 h Restorative morning Yoga
9.00 h Breakfast
10.00 h Group time in the red tent
13.00 h Lunch
14.00 h Spare time
18.30 h Supper and group time in the red tent
Sunday
8.00 h Restorative morning Yoga
9.00 h Breakfast and time to relax
10.30 h Group time in the red tent
13.00 h Lunch
14.00 h Departure
Food
We will prepare vegetarian meals jointly from fresh local ingredients. If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know in the registration form.
Fees
The fee for the weekend including vegetarian food is 350 kn. Accommodation is additional. At the time of booking, we require a deposit of 150 kn.
Facilitator
Sabine Engelhardt
Sabine Engelhardt runs Gea Viva, and has been living in nature at her Permaculture smallholding for a number of years. A geomancer and Yoga teacher, she cultivates a dialogue with the unseen realms of the Earth, explores ancient feminine wisdom and supports people to step into their power to transform our planet.
What to bring
Please bring layers of comfortable clothing to suit a range of temperatures. On Saturday evening, we will spend some time dancing, and if you feel like it, you are welcome to bring something to dress up.
Accommodation at Gea Viva
You can either stay at Gea Viva or book your own accommodation in Milna. The prices given below are per person for two nights.
Glamping hut
180 kn per person (two sharing)
The glamping huts have 2 camping beds, battery lights, reed roofs for shade and private terraces with sea views. Bedding and bedlinen is provided. Please bring your own towel.
Tent
180 kn tent provided by us (two sharing) | 90 kn own tent
If you would really like to get in touch with the Earth, bring your own tent. Alternatively you can hire a trekking tent, matt, sleeping bag and pillow from us.
We have screened off outdoor solar showers and compost toilets. Sockets for charging appliances are in the kitchen.
