R o o t e d
A retreat for women to reconnect to the Living Earth
18 – 23 June, 2025, Central Portugal
Guided by Corina & Melissa
“It is both the weaving and unweaving that creates wisdom for women to truly come into their power”.
Sophie Strand
This retreat is for you who
– knows or is open to the ancient truth that the Earth is a Living Being
– wishes to reconnect to the Living Earth
– longs for nourishment, rest, just being
– wishes to re-member yourself, bringing back lost parts of the self
– is unfolding into your own authentic self
– wishes to be witnessed and held in the safety of community
– is weaving and un-weaving this earth into being
What we wish for you to receive
– permission to slow down, comfortably, in deep nature
– gentle embodiment practices, ritual creation, conscious touch, and energetic medicine
– awaken your senses enjoying delicious, locally sourced, nourishing food
– a safe space to be who you are, authentically
– inspiration to open up to all our relations
– presence so that you can hear the whispers of the living earth
– a safe container to remember the goodness of your body
This retreat is from 18 to 23 of June, 2025
We have envisioned this 5-day retreat with time to arrive and enjoy the spaces created.
We will welcome up to 12 women.
You may wish to stay and discover the surroundings after the retreat.
The retreat is taking place in Central Portugal at Cara Creek – an off the grid eco retreat center surrounded by mountains & rivers, hiking trails, 2 yoga shalas, a natural pool, private beach, hot tub & sauna, fire pit, mud baths, personal treatments, and much more. The accommodation will be private.
Get a feel of the place from the pictures below or by visiting the website.
Getting there
The retreat center is located 185 km (2 hours) from Porto airport & 266 km (2.5 hours) from Lisbon airport.
We can help you organize transport to and from the venue.
What a day may look like
Morning – practices to connect to ourselves. This may include grounding practices, meditation, breathing exercises, gentle embodiment, journaling, sharing circles, and other practices to start our day connected and with intention.
Mid-Morning – breakfast and rest time
Midday – practices to connect to the living earth. This may include dance, embodied movement, consensual, supportive touch, living earth explorations, and other magical discoveries.
Afternoon – lunch and free time: perhaps something came up during our practices that needs to be integrated or you simply need time to rest and connect with others.
Evening – dinner & connection time.
Some evenings, we will have planned activities, and others you will be free to spend your time as you wish, soaking up the natural surroundings.
How others experienced retreats and working with Melissa and Corina
Joining Melissa and Corina in circle was a wonderful experience and I cannot thank them enough for their work and the impact it had on me. They created a truly nurturing, safe space where I felt seen, heard and free to explore my inner world. Each session felt like a gift – a pause from my busyness and overwhelm to breathe, reflect and connect with myself and other inspiring women. I left each circle feeling grounded and calmer, and the insights are still with me. I highly recommend Corina and Melissa and their beautiful approach together.
Chris
When I decided to join Corina’s retreat in April 2024, I thought the main subject for me would be grief…grief for my relationship, grief for my job, grief for my family. But instead I realized it was grief for my old self. And wow, what a discovery! For the first time I learned to slow down and trust the path I was on. Since then I have seen myself evolving so luminously. I feel light and really grounded, so connected to my soul. A big thank you Corina for this amazing journey. My gratitude is infinite.
Laura
In April of 2024, I attended Corina’s spiritual retreat in Portugal, and it was an unforgettable experience. What made it special was Corina’s remarkable ability to tune into what each of us needed, both as individuals and as a group. By the end of the retreat, I felt deeply refreshed, more in tune with myself, equipped with tools I can use in my day to day life, and connected with a wonderful group of people. If you’re looking for a retreat that truly meets you where you are at in your life and supports your journey, I can’t recommend Corina’s retreat enough.
Maeva
With the help of Melissa’s welcoming presence, the intuitive dancer within me woke up. The sacred dance space feels safe, where I was able to turn into myself and fully feel. It is truly a gift to dance in connection with my body and mind. I have immense gratitude to Melissa for facilitating the space for connection.
Sam
Your guides and companions
Melissa holds us in deep, embodied presence as she allows us to rediscover our true, authentic nature. As a somatic therapist, she holds space for those seeking deep re-connection to self. She is experienced in various embodiment practices, often weaving conscious movement, dance, and embodied spirituality into her work.
Corina is an intuitive healer and teacher. She holds spaces for us to remember we are the living earth and our being here, now is a blessing on life. The spaces she co-creates are safe and infused with the medicine meant for us to re-member ourselves as a part of the intricate web of life.