
Retreats
Intimate retreats for women who are ready to slow down.
AN INVITATION
For the woman who is always "on."
These retreats are not about becoming a better version of yourself. They are about returning to the version that was always there - underneath the noise, the tension, the constant doing.
Small groups. Carefully chosen locations. A soft place to land.
Upcoming Retreats

Booking closed!Return to Essence - A Women’s Retreat in the Austrian Alpswo 26 augGoldegg im Pongau
Waitlist onlyRETURN TO ESSENCE - PHUKET 24 – 30 Jan 2027zo 24 janChangwat Phuket
Waitlist onlyRETURN TO ESSENCE - PHUKET 30 Jan – 5 Feb 2027za 30 janChangwat Phuket
Return to Essence - Morocco (Coming Soon)Date and time is TBDMarokko
Slow Down. Reconnect. Glow.
This retreat is not about achieving. It's about listening to your body, to your breath, to the subtle signals you may have been overriding for a long time.
Each retreat moves through a gentle rhythm designed to
support deep rest and reconnection.
You'll be guided through:
✔ Nervous system regulation and body based practices
✔ Gentle movement, breathwork and intuitive yoga
✔ Deep relaxation sessions & hands-on treatments
✔ Face Yoga & facial rituals, including facial cupping
✔ Meditation, not to empty the mind, but to feel the body
✔ Moments of stillness, silence & integration
✔ Slow mornings and unstructured time
✔ Nourishing shared meals
Everything is optional. There is nothing you need to prove here. No version of you to perform. Just space to soften back into yourself.


Connect
This space is for you if you :
✔ Feel overstimulated or constantly "on"
✔ Carry tension in your body that doesn't fully release
✔ Are used to giving more than receiving
✔ Crave deep rest and real release
✔ Want to reconnect with your body, not just your mind
✔ Long for softness, slowness, and space
No experience is needed. You don't need to know how to relax. We'll meet you exactly where you are, together, in a small group of women who understand.
The Rythm
Each retreat follows a gentle rhythm - not a strict timetable, but a soft structure that gives your body and mind space to unwind at their own pace.
Each retreat follows a gentle flow. A rhythm that creates space… for your system to slow down, soften, and reconnect.
No matter the location - mountains, ocean, or forest - the intention remains the same:
You are always free to follow your own pace. Real rest cannot be rushed.
MORNINGS
Coming home to yourself
Mornings begin slowly.
Not rushed Not demanding. But guided in a way that allows your body to open, naturally.
YOU MAY EXPERIENCE
✔ Gentle yoga and intuitive movement
✔ Breathwork and nervous system regulation
✔ Meditation, not to empty the mind, but to feel the body
✔ Face yoga and facial activation rituals
✔ Quiet moments with tea, journaling, or stillness
✔ Nourishing breakfast
A soft start to the day, where you begin by listening, instead of doing.


MIDDAY
Space, Softness & Integration
The middle of the day is intentionally spacious.
A balance between guided sessions and time that is fully yours.
DEPENDING ON THE RETREAT AND LOCATION
✔ Deep relaxation sessions and body-based practices
✔ Facial rituals, including cupping and sculpting techniques
✔ Self-care workshops and intuitive touch
✔ Nature immersion: beach walks, mountains, or forest
✔ Pool, sauna, or rest (depending on location)
✔ Free time to sleep, journal, or simply be
This is where the real shift happens. In the space between things, where your body starts to unwind what it has been holding.
EVENINGS
Softening & Landing
Evenings are a return inward.
A moment to integrate, ground, and gently close the day.
YOU MAY BE GUIDED THROUGH
✔ Slow, grounding practices or gentle stretch
✔ Meditation or quiet reflectionR
✔ Sharing circles (always optional)
✔ Nourishing dinners in a calm, connected setting
The energy softens. There is nothing to process. Nothing to fix. Just space to be, exactly where you are. Full details and day-by-day flow are shared on each individual retreat page.
Each day is a suggestion, not a demand. Nothing is compulsory. Everything is possible.


Nourishing, Local Menu
Meals are part of the slowing down.
Wherever we are, food is prepared with care, fresh, local, and largely plant-based, always nourishing.
In Thailand, expect vibrant local flavours.
In Austria, enjoy warm and grounding mountain fare.
Every meal is an invitation to taste, pause, and receive.
Hosted by Candy
Candy is a holistic massage and facial therapist, weaving together Swedish, sports & cupping massage, 150 hours of traditional Thai massage, SFL & intra-oral treatment, and Face Yoga into one integrated approach - working with the body, the face and the nervous system as one.
Her work is not about fixing or improving. It's about returning you to a softness that was always yours.
She creates space for the kind of rest that goes deeper than relaxation, where the body feels safe enough to truly let go.
Return to Essence retreats are not your average wellness getaway. They are an invitation to slow down, soften and come back to yourself - through touch, ritual, stillness and the quiet power of being held in a small, intentional group.
Candy speaks Dutch, English and Thai.

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