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A Transformative Desert & Sea Nature Therapy Retreat in Egypt

"JOURNEY TO YOURSELF" ~ not just a trip to Egypt


Participants enjoying nature therapy under the stars in the Egyptian desert

A Journey of Self-Discovery


Join our transformative nature therapy retreat set in the stunning landscapes of Egypt. Over 8 days, we will journey through the desert and the sea, creating space to reconnect with your body, quiet your mind, and meet your soul.


This retreat has no rigid timetable; instead, it offers a self-discovery journey that follows the natural rhythm of life, letting each moment unfold as it should. It’s a flow. A slowing down to match the rhythm of nature, to be present in every moment. We embrace time, take what is needed, and deeply connect with the landscapes around us.


Daily sessions are designed to help you dive into what’s calling for your attention — whether it’s something already present in your life or something that arises along the way.


We open a space for:

  • what wants to be seen

  • what seeks to be understood

  • what needs to be released


Whether you call this journey a time-out, self-reflection, therapy, or healing, the name is yours to choose. It could be the beginning, or the continuation, of a spiritual path. Ultimately, it’s your journey.




 
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The Landscape of the Desert & Sea as Our Natural Guides


Both landscapes, the desert and the sea, act as powerful mirrors and companions on this journey. Through the outer nature, we connect with our inner nature.


Our retreat begins in the DESERT.


As an Arabic proverb says:

"He who goes into the desert will not remain the same person he was before."

Quiet.

Vast horizons.

Star-lit clarity.

Your gaze softens and turns inward.

We move towards the essential,

releasing what is unnecessary.

What remains is filled with significance and power.





Then, we arrive at the SEA.


The sea, the origin of all life on Earth,

carries the qualities of a great mother.

It nurtures, devours, and rebirths.


Its waves embody

both the yearning for faraway places

and the longing for home.


This eternal restlessness mirrors

our ever-changing emotions,

helping us dive deep

into the richness of our inner world.





The Pillars of the Retreat


1. Connecting with Your Outer & Inner Nature


Our retreat offers a journey inward, where you can tap into your deeper wisdom and acknowledge what’s present.

2. Music & Movement


Let music touch you, and let movement free you. We’ll move through rhythms, liberating both body and heart.

3. Being in Community


Be part of a supportive community, where you'll be both challenged and held.


Cooking together forms an essential part of the experience—it’s a practice deeply rooted in togetherness, where we share, create, and nourish.

4. Process-Orientation


We move at a natural pace, letting each experience unfold as it should. There’s plenty of time for the process and ample space for yourself.



Systemic nature therapy retreat in the desert in Egypt, El Gouna, collage by Olivia Köhler


The Rough Map of Our Journey


  • 1 night at a beautiful hotel by the sea

  • 2 nights under the open sky in the desert

  • 4 nights in a private villa with a pool directly at the lagoon


Day 1 - Arrival

  • Arrival, first group dinner, and opening circle.

  • The first night in a hotel to settle in.


Day 2 - On the Way to the Desert

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Deep-dive session to prepare for the desert experience.

  • Journey to the desert by jeep.

  • Arrival and connecting with the space.

  • Preparing our first meal together over the fire.

  • Sleeping under the stars.


Day 3 - Moving Toward the Essential

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner cooked over the fire.

  • Sharing circle and reflection.

  • Dance and movement practice in the desert.

  • Deep-dive sessions to explore your inner topics more deeply.


Day 4 - Letting Go

  • Breakfast and lunch over the fire.

  • Sharing circle and reflection.

  • Further exploration of the desert, releasing what is no longer needed.

  • Return to our private villa with a pool by the lagoon (with the option to continue sleeping outdoors if desired).


Day 5 - The Element of Water

  • Sharing circle and reflection.

  • Deep-dive sessions to connect more deeply with your personal journey and the element of water.


Day 6 - The Versatile Nature of the Sea

  • Sharing circle and reflection.

  • Deep-dive session to deepen your connection to your personal journey.

  • Half-day boat trip until sunset, snorkeling and swimming in the Red Sea (we might even see dolphins).

  • Writing and association exercises to bring all insights together.


Day 7 - Reintegration

  • Free time to spend alone or with the group.

  • Reflection on the journey so far.


Day 8 - Departure

  • Group breakfast and a last swim before heading home.



Participant Voices from Past Retreats


Click here to read reflections from previous participants, and immerse yourself in their experiences.



 

BE A PART OF IT


JOURNEY TO YOURSELF

a transformative nature therapy retreat

in the desert and by the sea

in Egypt





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