Eclipse Retreat in La Gomera
It’s the perfect time for a reset
The world is in turmoil. It’s a challenging time. So many things are changing. The old ways don’t work anymore. We need a break. A time to create a bridge into the new version of us.
14-20 May 2022
This is a week of connection.
The Eclipse Retreat blends Deep Ecology with nature connection, and mostly explores the bonds between us, life, and ourselves. We navigate the unique astrology of the moment together, and explore a depth of connection that grounds us for our next steps in life. We feel nourished and expanded. Reenergised.
Retreat Outline
DAY 1 - CONNECTING
DAY 2 - GROUNDING + DEEP ECOLOGY
DAY 3 - ECLIPSE + OUT AT SEA
DAY 4 - HIKING + BRIDGE TO THE NEW
DAY 5 - HIKING + EXPANSION
DAY 6 - INTEGRATION
DAY 7 - READINESS
Retreat atmosphere
. Loving nonjudgmental attitude
. Soft nervous system regulation
. Supportive small community
. Gentle empowerment of your Self
. Magical volcanic nature + the vast Atlantic ocean
Who am I?
I’m Rita. I was born in Portugal and lived all over the globe. I’m a passionate psychologist, using spirituality & nature connection in my therapy work. I study Tibetan Buddhism, non-duality, and Pathwork. I’m never too far from an ocean or a mountain.
I’m also an astrologer. The dates for our retreat were picked based on the astro transits, and I’m excited to explore that energy together!!
You can read more about me here.
Can’t wait to welcome you in mid Atlantic!
Inside & Out
We’re going to explore ourselves in & outwardly. Expanding the concept of self to eco self. We will connect with nature, work on gratitude, be present to each another, go meet the whales, plunge into our inner tides, rest, hike, calm our hearts, and build bridges to new versions of ourselves.
This will be a nourishing week.
Astrology
We meet when Jupiter enters Aries, following a month of intense Pisces activity. With an expanded capacity to dream new possibilities, we now have the drive to make things happen. Let’s ground it together.
Then we’re together for the eclipse in Scorpio. Ancient people believed that during eclipse time our unconscious is more available to us. The Scorpio energy will expand that deeper. It was also believed that meditating together at eclipse times helped having insights + balancing the energy.
Reset
Being together in this caring way is a balm to the senses. We nurture care & appreciation, and work on expanding the sense of belonging.
The vibrant nature of La Gomera supports healing and regeneration. The week will help you relax.
From that feeling of ease, we let go of what we no longer need, and we see the path ahead more clearly.
Retreat Program
DAY 1 is dedicated to CONNECTING. We get to know each other, sit in circle, and fully arrive. We take it easy to recover from the trip.
DAY 2 is for GROUNDING + DEEP ECOLOGY. We weave the group container, visit the coast near our house, and work on gratitude. At night, we explore deep time and allow our perception of life to expand.
DAY 3 is ECLIPSE + OUT AT SEA. We meditate and connect with the transformational energy of the eclipse. Then we go out to look for whales and let the creatures of the deep guide us into the unknown. On the way there we have lunch at a Canarian restaurant that is a vegetarian institution in the island.
DAY 4 is to build a BRIDGE TO THE NEW + HIKING. Still feeling rocked by the water, we set out to hike to the secluded Caleta beach. We connect with nature, and ask for answers. We bring our insights together, and later we mix it all in our astrology night.
DAY 5 brings us HIKING + EXPANSION. We start the day early, and take Route 18 in the Garajonay National Park. We reach the highest point in the island - Alto de Garajonay (1529m). As we walk through laurisilva, and subtropical forest, we expand ourselves to be one with nature and life. We delight in local food, and we’re ready to rest.
DAY 6 is time for INTEGRATION. We root the changes we’re experiencing, find ways to anchor well being, continue to explore deep ecology, and make a circle of intentions. We find time for a swim, celebrate with a local dinner, and late at night we stargaze.
DAY 7 comes with READINESS. Feeling grounded and nourished, we are also excited to go back to our lives and meet it with gained vitality.
This program is a hybrid. Part retreat, part trip, part workshop. It’s a mix that blends the best of each format. A way of experimenting new things.
Relaxing together
The last years on Earth were collectively traumatic. Let’s find peace together.
In this week-long program we reset our system and get ready for life ahead.
A note on planned activities
While we will try our best to keep our nature activities according to plan, whale watching and hiking are dependent on weather conditions. The weather in La Gomera in May is usually very good, but we may have unexpected circumstances. In that case, I will make all adjustments to try to keep as close to the plan as possible. As a group, we are asked to keep some flexibility in case our activities in nature need to be changed.
Where is the retreat?
We gather in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, in a place known as ‘La isla magica’ - the magical island. The official name is La Gomera, and it’s the second smallest of the Canary islands.
La Gomera is a volcanic island formed some 12 million years ago. The nature there is vibrant and wild. It has all the ingredients to nourish our week.
Being in a small island in the middle of the ocean offers the gift of a beautiful night sky. Can you think of a better place for an eclipse retreat?
Where are we staying?
We stay at Hermigua, at the northeast edge of the island. The perfect place to relax and feel at peace.
Our home is set in an old banana plantation. We can see the ocean and the gorgeous Teide volcano in the island across from us.
You stay in twin rooms - 2 single beds per room.
We are within walking distance to the village with all commodities + a 20 min walk away from the beach.
You know this retreat is for you if:
you snap at little things
anxiety became part of your days
you want to feel better and don’t know how
you feel overwhelmed
it’s hard to get a vision of the future
you start your days tired
you just want to feel at peace
What you’ll get out of this retreat:
support in feeling better
relaxation + a sense of ease
connection with yourself, others, nature + life
tools to sustain well being
wider meaning
perspective
a sense of belonging
If you’re on the fence about it… Then this is for you!
It’s so easy to neglect mental health, allow anxiety to escalate, and postpone self care. If you are divided between joining this retreat or not, then I’m pretty sure this is for you! A part of you knows you must join!
Don’t risk missing this opportunity and then wondering what it would have changed if you took the time for yourself… Decide to improve your life now. Come activate the eclipse energy this May!!
Every time you take care of yourself, you’re taking care of all of us.
— Elena Brower
Small decisions offer big results.
This week is a combo of psychology, relaxation, nature therapy, deep ecology, vibrant connection with the astrological transits + soul retrieval. It will help you awake to life in new ways!
It’s a one week program, but its impact can last years.
Retreat Details
DATE: 14-20 May 2022
START: 14 May 2022, 3pm (GMT - local time)
FINISH TIME: 20 May 2022, 11:30am (GMT - local time)
PLACE: La Gomera - Canary islands, Spain
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 6
PRICE: 990€ (290€ to reserve by April 1st + 700€ by April 23rd)
INCLUDED: All retreat activities + accommodation in twin rooms + breakfast everyday + 2 dinners (we cook together) + transportation during retreat (we drive 2 cars between us) + San Sebastian Harbour Pick up.
NOT INCLUDED: Flight or Ferry, Visa (if needed), daily expenses not mentioned above, transportation to and from the airport, insurance.
GETTING THERE: Option 1 - fly to Tenerife South, and catch a ferry to La Gomera. Option 2 - fly to La Gomera.
MEETING UP: Harbour San Sebastian de la Gomera, 2pm (GMT - local time)
NOTE: The time in La Gomera is 1h behind the time in the rest of Spain.
WE WILL FOLLOW UPDATED COVID LEGISLATION
Refund + Cancelation Policy
If you cancel over 30 days from the starting time, we keep 90€, and refund the rest of the amount paid.
If you cancel less than 15 days from the starting time, we keep 290€, and refund the rest of the amount paid.
If the retreat is cancelled due to insufficient number of participants, you receive a full refund.
If the retreat is cancelled due to travel restrictions, we offer an alternative online program - details below. In this case, we keep 290€ and refund you the rest of the amount paid.
We highly recommend making a travel insurance that covers potential cancelations + loses with trips.
Come join us in the middle of the Atlantic ocean!
Alternative Program
What I offer you in case the retreat is cancelled due to covid or other travel restrictions
Now, more than ever, we need to be ready for such possibilities. If the retreat has to be canceled due to external reasons, I offer you a great alternative program!
6 sessions (2h each) of online activities to help us dive deep into ourselves.
We will create a safe online space with the same small group, and offer opportunities for self care, meditation, astrological awareness, deep ecology, open sharing, and connected reflection.
Total of 12 hours online time together.
I know it’s not the island week experience we’re dreaming of, but this too will be a powerful reboot!
