OM & BEYOND PRESENTS
KENYA · KILIFI COAST + TSAVO WILD · 8 DAYS · 03-11 MARCH 2027 + INTEGRATION WEEK
awaken in africa
Step out of the ordinary, say yes to life,
and feel deeply, wildly alive.
INTENTIONALLY INTIMATE: ONLY 8 SPACES + FULLY PRIVATE SAFARI : applications open now
discover the journey
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FOR THE LIFE YOU ARE ACTUALLY HERE TO LIVE
Your life doesn't have to be wrong for you to want more from it.
This Retreat was created for you:
You, who have, by most measures, a good life.
You have built something for yourself. You have people you love, places you belong, work to return to. You are capable, independent, and grateful for all that you have.
And still, we know you have moments when you wonder if you are experiencing as much of this life as you could be.
There are places you have always wanted to see. Things you have wanted to try. Parts of yourself that seem to come to life when you travel, when you drop into somewhere new, when the usual edges + demands of your life fall away.
You find you have this insatiable curiosity, this hidden spontaneity, You become this version of you who says yes before finding the ten reasons to say no. And you want to welcome THAT version of you more into your day to day life.
but…The extraordinary gets postponed by the ordinary.
Unfortunately, without ever consciously choosing it, it becomes surprisingly easy to live inside a life you built - while experiencing only a fraction of what it truly has to offer.
And you know it. As you scroll in the evenings, your heart longs.
We are here to tell you:
There is more life available to you.
LET US WALK YOU THROUGH WHAT YOU COULD BE SAYING YES TO…
THE PHILOSOPHY
This is not about escaping your life.
There are enough trips and retreats out there that let you escape for a few days, and yes, that is needed sometimes.
But this?
This is about opening you up to MORE life.
We spend so much of our lives preparing for what is next. Working towards the next promotion, waiting for the right time to make a move, saving trips + experiences for when we have more space, delaying the dreams. We tell ourselves we will when there is more money, more certainty, more time - THEN we will do it.
But Africa, oh Africa teaches you that life is not only made in its milestones. It is made in the moments you were fully there for.
The places that left you speechless. The conversations that ran long into the night. The moments you meet your edge, and cross it. The people you would never have met if you had stayed home. The first time you saw something you had only ever seen through a screen.
These experiences do more than give us stories to tell. They show us who we are when we step beyond the edges of what is familiar.
And life reveals something marvelous to you.
You. Your true essence.
Perhaps freedom is knowing that, even amongst all of it, you are still allowed to choose your life.
You can take the trip. You can follow what you are curious about. You can do something simply because some part of you comes alive when you imagine it.
The point was never to escape your ordinary life. It was to return to it with more of yourself inside it.
THE JOURNEY
Eight days. Two wildly different worlds. One very alive version of you.
First, we awaken on Kenya's coast: movement, music, ocean, exploration, connection and choice. Then, we root in Tsavo: space, silence, animals, earth and a private riverside safari camp. And after you leave, we help you carry it forward with a 1-week Integration Process.
A journey designed to uplift how you show up in your life.
The journey of this Retreat follows 3 Pillars that create one very deliberate arc: interrupt autopilot, hear yourself again, and then turn the experience into evidence for how you want to live your life.
I · AWAKEN
Come Alive
CHOICE · PLAY · EXPLORATION · CONNECTION
Novelty wakes up parts of us routine dims and quiets. This magical chapter is about designing your days, trying new things, meeting your edges, aligning with your people. Move. Swim. Dance. Go deep. Reawaken that curiosity you had as a child.
II · ROOT
Come Home
CLARITY · GROUNDING · AWE · DEPTH
After expansion + awakening, comes space. We go to the Wild. We slow to nature’s pace. We settle, listen, reflect and notice what life surfaces when the noise drops away. We turn on all our senses, and allow the animals + landscapes to be our greatest teachers.
III · BECOME
Carry It Forward
INTEGRATION · IDENTITY SHIFTING · EVIDENCE · RITUAL
We are not interested in sending you home inspired for three days, and grieving the version you met for three months. We weave in daily practices, courageous action steps, integral rituals in our supported integration week. So you can bring the you, the lessons, the clarity back into your life and relationships.
The ocean opens you. The wild grounds you. Integration teaches you to carry it home.
I AWAKEN · KILIFI COASTWhere you come alive again
For four days, the Kilifi Wellness Festival becomes your spiritual playground — with dozens of workshops, practices and experiences to choose from every day. Held right on the white sand beaches of the warm Indian Ocean, this becomes it’s own mini world.
And unlike most retreats where each hour is chosen + laid out for you, here you build your own experience. We will guide you through a morning practice and our Desire-Edge-Need Choice Compass to help you genuinely squeeze the most out of your days here. This is all about reconnecting you to your Inner Wisdom, curiosity and courage.
Here’s what you can experience:
Movement: Yoga, pilates, dance, acro-yoga, SUP yoga
Inner World Journeys: Breathwork, ice therapy, subconscious rewiring, akashic records, womb healing, meditation.
Ceremonies: ceremonial cacao, ecstatic dance, opening and closing ceremonies.
Learning: Ayurvedic lifestyle, sustainable living, self defense, suicide aid certification, art therapy
Special Experience: a traditional sunset Dhow cruise
A small, intimate festival with open-hearted people from around the world - who just get it!
Our group will meet for morning intentions, and a reserved group dinner table each night with guided integration prompts, alongside multiple 1:1 check-in’s! We will be practicing and teaching right alongside you.
We are staying at the very property that the festival is held on - giving us the luxury of rolling into or out of bed at any time we need!
II Root · Tsavo WildWhere the wild grounds you
Then we deliberately change pace. From stimulation to spaciousness. From many voices to the quiet sounds of the bush. We leave the festival behind and journey deep into the wilderness of Tsavo — where our group takes over an entire intimate safari camp on the Galana River. No other guests. Just us, the wild, and whatever wanders past.
We will experience daily game drives, bespoke Yoga and Reiki sessions, Deep Workshops and delicious food. The wildlife becomes part of the earthing - sitting by a herd of elephants, allowing your eyes to travel to the horizon, it’s all part of the process. Oh and our yoga studio? The African bush.
Daily game drives in true Safari Vehicles with their own Guides — sunrise and sunset, wildlife across raw Kenyan wilderness
Wilderness yoga, yin, Reiki, sound healing and meditation beside the river
The Subconscious Repatterning Workshop
Full-board safari living, a secret sundowner, and space to let it all land
The wild isn't where we escape ourselves. It's where we hear ourselves again.
III Embody · Back HomeWhere it becomes who you are
We write this from personal experience, as this part is especially inspired by our own journey. You are yet to get to that part, but your hosts are a Mamma-Daughter duo.
The biggest danger with experiences like this is you have the most extraordinary week, you meet a version of yourself you absolutely adore, and then you are dropped back into your life.
Monday morning arrives, your inbox is full, there’s laundry to do, with a familiar environment comes the familiar triggers. Beneath it all you are so worried of losing this amazing feeling and connection you found. You wonder “was that version of me even real?”
Our answer is: Yes.
And now we practice the work that always gets forgotten: the Identity Shifting. The re-patterning.
This is a piece no other retreat gives you, and it is why Africa doesn’t become somewhere you once felt alive. It doesn't become an escape. We want it to be evidence that you can choose this level of aliveness in the rest of your life.
INCLUDED · THE LOOP CLOSER
The 7-Day Higher Self Integration Week
Once you're back in real life, we spend another seven days together inside our WhatsApp community for a specially designed daily action challenge. We send one small, actionable Higher Self challenge each day.
This is so that you don't leave with an integration plan: You leave with integration already in action.
By the end of the week, you haven't just promised yourself you'll live differently. You've already started.
Before Kenya: Orientation call, welcome guide and WhatsApp introductions.
When you arrive: Clear meeting points, transfers and drivers known personally by the hosts.
Inside the retreat: An intentionally selected group, 3-part Retreat, exclusive and bespoke experiences.
When you leave: People scattered across the world who now know your name :)
IS THIS YOU?
For the free, self-honouring soul
This retreat is for the one who's not waiting for someday. Man or woman, this is a mixed-gender experience. So couples, friends, siblings, pairs who want to breathe life back in - you are more than welcome.
HOW TO KNOW IF THIS IS FOR YOU:
You've built a good life but know you're not experiencing nearly enough of it
You feel your soul is craving an adventure, nature and a once-in-a-lifetime experience
You want to stop saving life for “one day” and start saying yes now
You crave deep, real connection with open-minded, experience-seeking people, and also a deeper relationship with yourself + your life.
You're ready to be seen, held and witnessed — and to laugh, dance, rest and just be in an environment totally out of your ‘norm’.
You have always dreamed of going to Africa - but the logistics, cost and risk of organizing a trip to a land so complex puts you off. You want someone you trust, someone who knows the land to handle it all for you.
You're spiritually curious, and want a truly authentic experience led by hosts who live, breathe and walk their talk.
You might be successful on paper but crave more meaning, presence and aliveness
You're ready to trust yourself enough to choose what makes you feel alive and step out your comfort zone
You’re tired of scrolling and saving trips for ‘one day’. You’re ready to create memories you’ll speak of for years.
You want to feel deeply, wildly alive.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Your journey begins before you land and continues long after you leave. Grouped by the three chapters of the experience.
BEFORE + PART 1: KILIFICoast · Awaken
Application, personal intake & pre-retreat orientation call
The digital Awaken Welcome Pack, private WhatsApp community, custom travel guidance.
Welcome goody bag on arrival in Kenya with carefully selected products from Kenyan brands we personally love!
x2 Arrival Transfer Shuttles to choose from, with trusted drivers.
Coastal accommodation on the Festival grounds - three room tiers available (from shared, semi shared to fully private)
Daily tropical breakfast (cold buffet, or cooked-breakfast made to order)
Full Kilifi Wellness Festival ticket — dozens of workshops over 4 days + opening and closing ceremony.
Sunset dhow experience on the Indian Ocean
Our own retreat Opening Ceremony, yoga classes with Ornella, daily morning and evening circles to prep and close each day.
PART 2: THE SAFARIWild · Root
Private transfer from the Coast - Bush (3 hour drive)
Dedicated safari vehicles and guides
Exclusive use of an entire Galana River safari camp (extremely rare at this price-point)
Full-board safari living
Fully equipped Glamping tent along the River, all ensuite.
Daily game drives, up to two a day where conditions allow
All conservancy fees, conservation charges, tourist taxes & tips sorted for you.
Wilderness yoga, yin + Reiki fusions, sound healing & meditation
The Subconscious Repatterning Workshop
A bespoke group workshop shaped around your group
A secret safari sundowner experience
Closing Ceremony + your personal Aliveness Map
Return Transfer - back to the coast for your onward travel.
PART 3: INTEGRATIONHome · Embody
7-Day Higher Self Alignment Integration Week - hosted in our Whatsapp group once everyone is settled at home.
One actionable challenge, teaching + tool delivered each day, with community accountability
Continued support from your retreat community
Complete all 7 days → entered to win special prizes!
Access to a shared photo album of the full trip!
And because we always overdeliver — expect a few beautiful surprises along the way! 🌅
Not Included
International flights to and from Kenya, plus any paperwork required (e.g. Visas - more info below)
Optional wellness treatments at The Festival (there is a handful of therapists attending where you can book 1-off sessions during festival days)
Travel insurance (suggested)
Lunch, Dinner and extra beverages during the Kilifi Portion (alcohol permitted, we can only provide Breakfast)
Alcohol during the Safari Portion
Personal purchases, souvenirs, and festival market shopping
Optional Tips (Kenya has a big tipping culture - we are covering tips at both properties already, however if there is someone special you would like to show appreciation for, by all means!)
Arrival Transfers outside of our 2 pre-booked slots.
Yoga Mats - due to the nature of this retreat we are unable to facilitate the storage necessary to provide this.
*this is an alcohol-permitted retreat, however we encourage if you do choose to drink, to drink mindfully, we are here to care for our wellbeing after all!
YOU'RE IN SAFE, LOVING HANDS
meet your hosts
A mamma-daughter duo!
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Founder of Om&Beyond · Retreat Host · Life Coach · Yoga Teacher
I have always been a committed student of life - endlessly curious about what helps us soften, open, and experience this strange and heartbreakingly beautiful human life more fully.
After thousands of hours teaching yoga and years guiding people through the inner world, I began to realise that some of my greatest teachers had existed outside the studio and coaching room altogether.
Conscious Travel. Nature. People. Awe. Experience.
There is something powerful about taking yourself somewhere unfamiliar. About seeing a horizon with nothing in its way, dancing with your bare feet on the earth, witnessing an elephant herd in the wild, or feeling so completely present that, for a moment, you forget to think about yourself at all.
Om&Beyond was born from my desire to bring these worlds together: intentional travel to places that expand us, inner work that deepens us, movement that returns us to our bodies, and experiences that remind us just how much life there is to live.
And there is nowhere I would rather begin than Kenya.
I am a third-generation Kenyan, born and raised by this land and its people. Kilifi and Tsavo aren't destinations I chose for a retreat; they are places that have shaped me. After six years returning to Kilifi Wellness Festival as both student and teacher, countless hours in the Kenyan wilderness, and a lifetime of calling this country home, it is an enormous privilege to let you experience some of the Kenya I know and love.
My work is ultimately rooted in one belief:
We are here to be awake for our lives.
My hope is not simply that you leave Kenya having had an extraordinary eight days. It is that something in you comes alive here - and that you carry that person home.
THE WORK BEHIND THE HUMAN
4+ years teaching yoga · Thousands of teaching hours · NLP + TimeLine Therapy certified · Sound Healer - Coach + group facilitator · Retreat host
Mother + daughter. Two ways of holding you.
We have a very deep and spiritual bond - our relationship has been shaped by doing the deep work alongside one another — witnessing each other through difficult chapters and dancing together through the beautiful ones.
We have dreamed of holding space together for a long time, and our ways of holding space greatly compliment each other.
Mamma is fire. Light. Sun. She is the one who will have conversations that run hours into the night, the laugh across the table, the hand pulling you onto the dance floor.
I am earth. Water. Heart. I am the quiet presence beside you, the space to go deeper, and the person who knows when it is time to bring you gently back to yourself.
Where one of us ends, the other seems to begin.
And that is exactly how we want Awaken to feel: expansive and grounded, wild and deeply held.
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Co-Host · Kenya Logistics · Reiki Master · Equine-Assisted Therapist - NLP Coach
I have always been a little wild at heart.
I love a quiet life. Bare feet, messy hair, my horses and dogs, long stretches in nature and the freedom to simply be. I am fiercely loyal, deeply observant, and often notice the small things others miss - particularly in people.
But perhaps the greatest influence on the woman I have become is Kenya.
This is my home.
Living here has taught me resilience and resourcefulness, but also stillness. I know the smell of Tsavo's red earth after rain has finally broken a drought. I know the strange quiet of an African night that, when you really listen, isn't quiet at all. I know the feeling of looking across a landscape so vast that your own life suddenly becomes very small — and how strangely comforting that can be.
I speak fluent Swahili and have spent a lifetime navigating this country, its people and its rhythms. On Awaken, much of my role happens quietly behind the scenes: helping the journey move smoothly, communicating on the ground, anticipating what might be needed before it is asked for, and making sure you can experience the adventure of Kenya without feeling as though you have to figure Kenya out.
And then there is the part of my work that is harder to put into words.
I have always been deeply sensitive to people, animals and the atmosphere of a space. People tend to find me when things are falling apart. They tell me what hurts. They feel safe enough to be honest.
Over the years, I have learned to work with that sensitivity through Reiki, NLP and TimeLine Therapy, and equine-assisted therapy. During Awaken, I will weave some of that quieter work into the retreat — through Reiki, presence, grounding and simply paying attention to what is happening underneath the words.
I don't believe depth always has to feel heavy, though.
I am equally likely to be the person having the conversation with you hours into the night, making you laugh when you've disappeared too far inside your own head, or pulling you onto the dance floor.
Perhaps that is what Kenya has taught me best:
how to be both deeply rooted and completely free.
And that is what I hope to help you remember here.
SWIPE TO EXPLORE!
past guest experiences + love letters
“I was made to feel I was valued and listened to and very welcome. Being a grandmother is a wonderful thing but it sometimes impounds on your own identity and being able to put yourself first was a wonderful experience.
I would advise anyone thinking of joining their retreat to go for it you do not have to worry about age or experience or that anyone will judge you on your abilities or lack of. Taking part in whatever interests you is most important and feeling the love from the group was amazing. I have made friends with new people from different walks of life, ages and countries and I value the experience. To anyone considering: Just Go For It!”
— IRIS, AWAKEN IN AFRICA RETREAT“Ornella is an incredibly wise old soul. Her energy, her wisdom, her abilities and how she can help people is really amazing. I was a little worried about her age at first, I couldn’t have been more wrong. I was working so hard, not looking after myself, a single mum doing it all. It was the best thing I did for myself booking this retreat.
It was so nice to be me, to be present, to remember who I was and what was important to me. I got everything + more than I expected. It opened my eyes to who I truly am.
This experience is truly priceless. It is a crucial investment. No matter who you are, you will find what you’re looking for with someone like her.”
— RACHAEL, AWAKEN IN AFRICA RETREAT“I’ve done therapy and inner work for a long time. Being able to disconnect from my hectic life and be in the space of incredible teachers + techniques allowed me to go deeper than I ever have before. I deconstructed some huge limiting beliefs + met my inner child in a beautiful way. Being able to go deep + understand where my ‘not enoughness’ came from was a really important experience to me.
I am really grateful for Ornella’s and Valentina’s support and I feel it added to the environment to be able to go deep.
If you are considering a retreat with Ornella, just go for it! You will have an amazing experience”
— MARISSA, AWAKEN IN AFRICA RETREATROOMS + INVESTMENTChoose how you want to stay.
A non-refundable €600-700 deposit is required to secure your spot. This goes towards the overall payment.
Rooms and prices are below:
Payment plans are available : 2, 4 and 6 month payment plan options
WILD ROOTS: €1950
HAVEN: €2450
SANCTUARY: €2800
Claim Your Spot.
Find a payment plan that works for you and submit your application to join our retreat. The prices listed are EARLY BIRD PRICING - Please note: after December 28th 2026, all prices will be increasing by 10%.
Prices are per person. All prices are in EUROS.
A non-refundable 600-700 EUROS deposit is required to reserve your spot.
After that, you can choose to:
Pay Om&Beyond Retreats directly in 1, 2, 4 or 6 month installments (final payment due 30 days before the retreat start date: February 3rd 2027)
If you have a special request - please contact us and we will do our best to work with you.
Please see our Terms and Conditions for more information.
WILD ROOTS TIER : € 1950
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In the Wild Roots Tier you have the choice of:
Kilifi:
The Cottage King x2 spaces (Twin bed, ensuite)
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The Cottage Suite x2 spaces (Twin bed, ensuite)
Tsavo:
Tent 1: x2 spaces (Twin bed, ensuite)
Tent 2: x2 spaces (Twin bed, ensuite) -
Wild Roots Tier: €1950, deposit €600
1 time payment of €1350 (after deposit)
2 time payment of €682 (after deposit)
4 time payment of €344 (after deposit)
6 time payment of €234 (after deposit)
HAVEN tier: € 2450
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Haven Tier: €2450, deposit €700
1 time payment of €1750 (after deposit)
2 time payment of €884 (after deposit)
4 time payment of €446 (after deposit)
6 time payment of €303 (after deposit)
sanctuary tier: € 2800
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In the Sanctuary Tier you have the choice of:
Kilifi:
Jungle King (King bed, outdoor ensuite)
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Garden Room (Queen bed, indoor ensuite)Tsavo:
Tent 4: double bed, ensuite
Tent 5: double bed, ensuite -
Havens Tier: €2800, deposit €700
1 time payment of €2100 (after deposit)
2 time payment of €1060 (after deposit)
4 time payment of €535 (after deposit)
6 time payment of €364 (after deposit)
ALL THE TRAVEL PLANS
✈️ Flights are not included
🚐 All retreat transfers within Kenya are included as outlined below
Getting to Kenya might feel like the biggest part of the adventure — but you won't be figuring it out alone. Once your place is confirmed, we'll guide you through everything from your eTA and flights to where to stay, what to pack and exactly where we'll meet you.
🛂 Entry Requirements
Depending on your passport, you may need to apply for Kenya's Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before travelling. The standard eTA currently costs $30, while a growing number of nationalities are exempt.
Once we give you the green light to book your travel, we'll send you everything you need for your application, including the relevant retreat documentation and the official Kenyan government application link.
There are a number of unofficial and third-party eTA websites online, so we strongly recommend waiting for our guidance before applying.
Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months after your planned arrival in Kenya, with at least one blank page.
✈️ Where Do I Fly?
Our official retreat arrival airport is:
Malindi Airport (MYD)
For most international guests, the smoothest journey will be:
Home → Nairobi (NBO) → Malindi (MYD) → we take it from here. 🌴
We highly recommend arriving in Nairobi at least one day before the retreat begins, giving yourself time to land, rest and recover from your international journey before continuing to the coast.
The following morning, we'll recommend a 1-hour domestic flight from Nairobi to Malindi so that as much of the group as possible can arrive together.
From Malindi Airport, your transfer to our first retreat home in Kilifi will be waiting for you.
🚐 We will provide two scheduled complimentary group pickups from Malindi Airport on arrival day.
Exact flight recommendations and transfer windows will be shared with confirmed guests before flights are booked.
What about Mombasa?
It is absolutely possible to reach Kilifi via Mombasa International Airport. However, because it involves a longer road transfer, Malindi is our recommended and supported arrival route. If Mombasa works substantially better for your itinerary, we'll happily help you plan the best onward journey.
🌿 Arriving Early
We strongly recommend it.
Kenya is a long journey for many of our international guests, and we'd much rather you begin the retreat rested and excited than arrive straight from a long-haul flight.
Our ideal journey is to arrive in Nairobi at least one night before, enjoy a proper sleep, and then take the short domestic flight to Malindi the following morning.
We'll provide a curated list of trusted Nairobi hotel recommendations at different price points, including convenient options close to the airport.
And if you'd like to arrive even earlier? Even better. We'll help you make Kenya part of the adventure rather than simply the place your retreat happens.
🌍 Extending Your Stay
If you have the time, we wholeheartedly recommend extending your trip.
You've already flown all the way to Kenya. Make the most of it.
Whether you're dreaming of more safari, a few slow days on the coast, exploring Nairobi, heading somewhere completely off the beaten path, or even continuing your travels through East Africa, we'll share recommendations based on what you actually want from your trip.
Kenya is home for us. We want you to experience far more than the version you could find from a quick Google search.
✈️ Departure & Onward Travel
Our retreat ends on March 11th with a slow final morning together in Tsavo.
From there, we'll travel approximately 3 hours by safari vehicle back to Malindi, arriving in the early afternoon.
🚐 Your transfer from Tsavo to Malindi is fully included.
From Malindi, your onward journey is yours — fly back to Nairobi, return to the coast, or continue exploring Kenya and beyond.
If you're heading home, we recommend using March 11th as your onward travel day and booking your international flight from Nairobi for March 12th onwards, rather than relying on a same-day international connection.
Important!
Please do not purchase international or domestic flights until Om&Beyond Retreats has officially given you the green light to book.
Once confirmed, you'll receive our recommended flight routes, arrival windows, accommodation recommendations and step-by-step travel guidance so that getting yourself to Kenya feels as easy as possible.
QUESTIONS, ANSWEREDThe things you may be wondering before you say yes.
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Absolutely. This retreat is intentionally designed to make coming solo feel possible: you meet us before you arrive, enter the WhatsApp community, receive clear travel guidance and become part of an application-only group before Kenya even begins.
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Yes. Awaken in Africa is open to both men and women who resonate with the spirit, values and intention of the experience.
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No. Curiosity matters far more than experience. The retreat is designed to be accessible whether this is your first retreat or one of many.
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You can view our Terms and Conditions here.
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No. Choice is part of the methodology. We create a strong container and meaningful touchpoints, but you are not here to perform “wellness” correctly.
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Take it. Community does not mean constant togetherness. There is room for both wild yesses and quiet no’s.
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Accommodation, the included experiences listed above, festival access, the coast-to-Tsavo transfer, safari activities and stated fees, pre-retreat preparation and post-retreat integration. International flights and any clearly listed personal extras are separate.
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Yes! You can choose from 2, 4 and 6 month plans.
Work. Money. Timing. Someone to go with. Next year. When things settle down.
But this life is happening now.
AWAKEN IN AFRICA