Outer nature. Inner nature.
Fri, 22nd - Sun, 24th September 2023
This retreat is about becoming more aware of your inner truth by learning how to communicate with nature.
Through various exercises we will learn how to enter a dialogue with trees, plants, animals, other beings and places in nature.
This ancient art of communicating with and balancing invisible energies of the Earth is called geomancy, and has a long tradition across Europe.
I feel that during this period of profound transformation, it is important to develop a strong sense of direction in one’s own life, based on one’s own values and deep inner wisdom, independent of external authorities.
In its deep interconnectedness with all there is, the natural world holds important keys for this process, which can give you a clear sense of purpose and belonging. In this sense nature will support you to find out about your inner nature.
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.
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.
Here is more information on public transport.
Programme
For the entire weekend retreat, we will be outdoors. This outline programme gives you an idea what to expect.
Friday
19.00 h Supper, followed by opening, introduction and basics of communicating with nature
Saturday
8.00 h Morning Yoga
9.00 h Breakfast
10.00 h Meditation, followed by exercises to connect with trees, plants and animals, exchange
13.00 h Lunch
14.00 h Connecting with the sea, followed by spare time
18.30 h Supper
19.30 h sacred circle and reflection on your inner nature
Sunday
8.00 h Morning Yoga
9.00 h Breakfast
10.00 h Trip to the stone arch “Koloć”, tuning in, ritual to find your expression
13.00 h Lunch
14.30 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 135 € (75 € low income). Accommodation is additional. At the time of booking, we require a non-returnable deposit of 40 €.
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, something to sit on, a torch, a sun hat and sun protection if you have sensitive skin.
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.
Tiny House
110 € per single occupation | 40 € per person (two sharing)
This unique tiny house has two double beds, electricity, an indoor seating area and a private terrace with sea views. Bedding and bedlinen is provided. Please bring your own towels.
Glamping hut
50 € single occupation | 30 € per person (two sharing)
The glamping huts have 2 single floor matresses, battery lights, reed roofs for shade and private terraces with sea views. Bedding and bedlinen is provided. Please bring your own towel.
Tent
30 € tent provided by us | 20 € own tent
If you would really like to get close to 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.
