If you’re a perceptive, soulful person who’s ready to move beyond your emotional challenges, learn how to manage your feelings, and enjoy a much richer emotional life, then join us in captivating Southern Portugal for this powerful and never-to-be-forgotten spiritual adventure!
What would it be worth to you to take just one week out of your daily grind (or same old, same old) to make changes that could last the rest of your life?
As you breathe in the clean, invigorating air from our villa’s expansive deck, you feel the gentle breeze against your skin. You take in the awe-inspiring panorama of the ocean, the mountains and undulating cliffs that rise before you like a divine masterpiece, each detail bearing witness to the perpetual beauty of nature.
The sun casts its gentle October rays in a rich tapestry of russet and gold complementing the boundless blue of the sea and sky. The soft rustle of native flora and the distant song of seagulls effortlessly melts away the worries of the world. This private oasis soothes your senses and renews your soul.
Enter a realm where time slows and a haven of tranquility and beauty beckons you.
In this dreamlike sanctuary, you’re rediscovering your clarity, your confidence, and your connection to the world around you. It’s a journey that begins with a view, but soon becomes a voyage of the soul, a dance of authenticity, and a celebration of your priceless worth. Welcome to a realm where dreams take flight and the heart finds its true home.
I Need This Experience!
Ahh the possibilities! By the end of this journey…
You are in the flow, connected to your deep wisdom and standing confidently in your power at home, work and in all your relationships.
You’ve super-sized your outlook experiencing the powerful support of sacred plant medicine as a unique self-healing tool amplifying the impact of this profound emotional release work.
You know how to access your BEST SELF and lead by example, inviting vulnerability and compassion to be your guides – prioritizing self-care, knowing when to press pause to go within and nourish yourself.
And since you’ve gained a profound awareness of your emotional patterns, you are able to reframe them to your benefit and move through triggering episodes with grace and perseverance.
You’ve amplified your ability to tap into the flow of your emotions and inner knowing to guide your decisions. Your soul is wired for expression, equipped with ground breaking healing techniques that elevate your own personal wellbeing – and those of your clients as well – if you’re a teacher, therapist, physician or guide.
Yes! It’s time to let your soul ROAR, feeling wholly inspired in knowing you’ve become a wide-open receiver for all your dreams.
Yes, I’m ready to dive into this amazing adventure!
During our time together, your total wellbeing will be supported in all ways possible: nourishing vegetarian/vegan food, cozy bed, sacred medicine, our curated activities to stroke your soul, unleash belly laughs and nurture meaningful connections. Rest assured, you’ll also have plenty of me time to savor however you please.
Our Venue
Step right into the world of awesomeness with our private resort, Lux Luz Villa in the Algarve! It’s a hidden gem, nestled in the hills above the darling village of Praia da Luz yet a leisurely walk to its acclaimed beach.
Lux Luz Villa is not just a villa, it’s a paradise with its own VIP entrance – private grounds and jaw-dropping views. This stunning location offers breathtaking vistas, a deep connection with nature, and a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of the busy world, all while being conveniently located just 40 minutes from FARO airport.
Your time will be a curated experience meeting your longing for an escape from life’s crazy whirlwind. Imagine your surroundings as a masterpiece, with each passing moment being an opportunity to unwind and bask in the wonders of the world. Come home to yourself.
Relax into this ride of serenity, where the enchanting charm of southern Portugal unveils itself right in front of your amazed eyes. Time to get lost in the magic!
Your Personal Slumberland
Our villa features spacious sleeping quarters, each furnished with cozy twin beds and an ensuite bathroom for your comfort. Whether you’re attending alone or with a good friend or partner (push the twins together), there’s an option for you!
While all rooms are designed for double occupancy, we also offer the option to enjoy the space privately if that calls to you.
If you would like a roommate, we’re committed to thoughtfully matching you with another guest who is also looking for a (same gender) companion. In the event that a match isn’t available, your room will be considered a private accommodation.
Choose your view! Rooms have expansive views of the ocean, pool, mountains or countryside. The choice of view is by request on a first-come, first-served basis.
Delicious Bites from Paradise
Let’s talk about sustenance! During our time together, we’ll be experiencing some seriously awesome vegetarian and vegan food – enjoying it either poolside or in the villa’s spacious dining room. And guess what? We’ve hit the jackpot here in sunny Southern Portugal, where fresh local goodies are basically a way of life. Our culinary wizard, Chef Svetlana, is here to tickle your taste buds with an array of plant based foods grown right around the corner.
Get ready for a dance of flavors inspired by Portugal, served up buffet-style so you can go wild with options – whether you’re all about the veggies or rockin’ the vegan vibes. All meals are plant based (w/ the occasional addition of eggs) & prepared fresh, in-house. You’ll feel nourished, cared for and equipped with the energy and clarity it takes for our unique retreat activities.
Oh, and in your pre-retreat interview we’ll suss out what your preferences are for making your taste buds do the happy dance. As a clinical nutritionist, Becca, and Chef Svetlana, are tag-teaming to curate the ultimate feast for your body and mind. And hey, remember, it’s all connected – body, mind, and that spirited soul of yours! 🍽️💚
Bring on the Magic!
The Lasting Impact
This isn’t just a week that will make you feel better while you’re here. Oh no! The tools and expertise you will come away with will equip you with a template for how to walk in the world of chaos without becoming a part of it.
You’re going to get the whole overflowing package of goodies uniquely designed to help you overcome challenging feelings and find a path towards emotional growth and resilience. We’ve got it all going on!
Once you understand the messages from your emotions and feel that your mind, your body, and your heart are a team always working toward the same goal – you will return to your real life with more freedom, clarity and fulfillment as your Soul carefully weaves this magic creating the FULLY AUTHENTIC YOU.
Reflections on the Retreat
About the Sacred Medicine Paths
- Microdosing with the Emotional Liberation program
- Two sacred journeying ceremonies with the program
You’re offered two profound healing journey options:
One of gentle illumination and the other of deeper intensity
Under Becca’s careful support and direction, participants will have the option to experience microdosing psilocybin for subtle, continuous inner growth, OR two full sacred journeying ceremonies for a more intense experience. Dosing for the ceremonies is customized to the participant’s needs and circumstances – generally a medium dose journey (1.8-3.5 gm).
Additionally, a 1:1 post-retreat integration session is included so that you’re able to touch base in the weeks to come. You are not alone in this journey and I’m honored to support you in this transformative experience.
When integrated with Emotional Liberation techniques, both approaches aim to enhance emotional healing and self-discovery for deeper introspection. While the microdosing protocol is included in the retreat cost, the spiritual journeying ceremonies are an extra cost of $300 for the two ceremonies*, which can be added at check-out.
Whatever approach you choose (they’re always optional), you will be fully supported and guided at every level, no matter your experience with plant medicine.
*Please note: Sacred medicine and teachings are not for sale. Your economic contribution helps support the expenses associated with hosting the event and supporting the endeavors and livelihood of the facilitator(s). In 2001, Portugal decriminalized the possession and consumption of all drugs for personal use. Personal use of substances is not illegal but operates in an undefined regulatory space.
I Am So Ready For This Experience
Sensory Supernova Experiences
Sacred Plant Medicine Experiences
Embrace the transformative power of psilocybin alongside Emotional Liberation techniques for profound healing. Guided by Becca’s inspiring and expert support, immerse yourself in a journey of deep self-discovery in a secure, intimate group environment.
Releasing Ceremony:
Experience a powerful releasing ceremony that frees us from the tangled perceptions and emotional unease we’ve formed with our own self-image.
Sacred Blessing:
Craft your own blessing for a concluded relationship, someone you wish to deeply forgive, or a circumstance you are prepared to release.
Love In A Hand:
Learn (from an expert!) how to delight your friends, your children, your lover (men, women love this) with the blissful experience of rejuvenating hand massages.
Face Dunking:
Experience the invigorating benefits of cold water face dunking – from increased alertness and glowing skin to stress relief and a refreshing boost for your mind and body (without full body immersion, brrrr!)
Becca, I want this!
What’s Included
Arrival Information
Arrive and get settled starting at 4pm on Sunday. Our buffet dinner will begin at 6:30pm. We end at 10am the following Saturday with an early farewell brunch.
What’s not included
- Airfare & arrival ground transportation
- On-site spa treatments
- Additional food and beverages
- The two sacred journeying ceremonies (extra cost)
- Uber or taxi trips for excursions
- Personal, medical, and trip cancellation insurance (highly recommend Travel Insurance to cover any incidentals such as delays or canceled flights)
- Any souvenirs/shopping done outside retreat or while on excursions
About Southern Portugal & Our Time Together…
What can I say? I LOVE the Algarve, which gives us warm, sunny, and gentle weather most of the year (including October!).
Speaking of October, it’s past the crazy summer tourist season, so prices for everything are very accessible (including this retreat!). And the length of our time together (6 nights) is long enough for powerful changes yet convenient enough to accommodate work schedules, parent stuff, and other obligations.
Traveling to our retreat villa is simple and straightforward – with good airports, trains and highways while coddling us in the lap of this country’s exceptional beauty and vibrant culture.
The Portuguese have a charming way about them, with a kindness and spirit of generosity that is irresistible. The country is one of the safest in the world and here in the south, English is widely spoken and makes it easy to communicate.
And rest assured, if you’re attending by yourself, you will be among like-minded friends in a welcoming environment from day one. In the immortal words of William Butler Yeats: There are no strangers here; only friends you haven’t met yet.
Feel More Alive – Experience A New Connection To Yourself
Your Early Bird Investment*
$2697/€2499 per person
*Early Bird ends after the first 6 registrants
All rooms are priced as two people to a room and include 2 twin beds and ensuite bathroom.
If you prefer a suite to yourself it’s an extra $450/€415
Each room has large windows or sliding doors with a pool, countryside or mountain view
If you would like a roommate, we’ll do our best to pair you with someone else who is also seeking a roommate. If there is no one to pair you with your room will be considered a private suite (+$450/€415).
This is for me…
Cancellation Policy
A $500 nonrefundable deposit is required at time of registration.
A 50% refund (beyond the nonrefundable deposit) will be provided on cancellations between 60-89 days prior to the start date of the booked retreat. A 30% refund (beyond the nonrefundable deposit) will be provided on cancellations between 30-59 days prior to the start date of the booked retreat. No refund will be provided on cancellations 29 days or less prior to the start date of the booked retreat.
No refund/credit will be provided for premature leaving of the retreat or failure to arrive at the retreat for any reason.
Trip cancellation insurance is always recommended whenever making travel plans. You can use our suggested Travelex Insurance online to get a quote and choose policy options.
If we find that the trip is not a good fit for you, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation, in which case your payments will be fully refunded.
We reserve the right to cancel the trip if it is not meeting the trip minimum. (If we do so, you will be refunded in full.)
The retreat’s program harmonizes with your needs, whether there are areas in your life that simply need tending to or there are deeper issues you would like to explore in order to process and release.
Meet Becca
I’m going to spill my guts here to tell you why I am so passionate about supporting others in their journey of emotional healing.
I know what it’s like to live with out-of-control emotions … the kind where rare periods of relief would evaporate as soon as somebody would say or do something – or an errant though would poke me and I was, once again, caught in a tsunami of emotional flooding.
I spent decades looking for relief. Talk therapy allowed me to talk about my pain and what caused it and while it felt good to be witnessed it didn’t affect big changes. I tried the quiet sitting of mindfulness meditation repeatedly but eventually abandoned it because of my relentless pounding thoughts and dissociation.
There were countless New Age seminars, spiritual retreats and Jungian elucidations. “That didn’t work, that didn’t work, that didn’t work.” Of course it wasn’t that black-and-white. I’d get excited and pick-up things and then eventually let them go as the old default thoughts would cloud over that particular ray of hope. Yet I stumbled forward despite the despair. I trusted that there was some dim beacon within me that kept me lifting and peering under every rock, saying, “This could be the solution!”
If you’re like me, I was a seeker because I was seeking relief from suffering. And I knew, subconsciously that I’d continue seeking until the last breath on my deathbed.
But I didn’t need to wait that long.
In 2014, I encountered the healing method that ended My Search. It’s a revolutionary discovery that emotions are an essential part of our very accurate sensory system; they are a source of information to avoid trouble, heal the past, and help access the peace and happiness that are the goal of every being.
Through this work we learn what emotions are and why they are “bothering” us. We can then intuitively drop in to feel them by accessing our invisible inner life through active breath work and expressive body movements. Through this Emotional Liberation method, we process and release the emotional pain and the trauma that underpins it. As an emotions therapist, I have found that for many, the judicious use of psilocybin supports and amplifies this process and why I include it optionally in our time together.
This remarkable program of emotional healing catalyzed me to drop my work as a health editor (I’m a Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist) and television producer and invest my time – my life – in supporting others in releasing their destructive and self-defeating patterns. Teaching this efficient and effective portal to healing is my passion and one that I want to share with you in our time together in the rejuvenating environment of Southern Portugal. It’s my honor to do this work, to help you identify your road blocks, heal, raise your vibration, transform and live your best life now!
