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Journey to the Heart Retreat


September 22nd - 26th, 2024

Heart Centered Living

If you're a wellness seeker longing for a transformative experience that awakens your heart, expands your intuitive knowing, and guides you towards a life of sacred alignment, this immersive, 5-day journey in the South of France invites you on a profound journey of healing and personal growth.

The Soul of the South of France Awaits You

As you settle into the serene surroundings of this picturesque retreat center in the South of France, a sense of calm washes over you. The air feels light and charged with positive energy, carrying the scents of blooming flowers and freshly brewed ceremonial cacoa. The gentle breeze caresses your skin, and the soft sounds of nature create a soothing symphony in the background. 


With each deep breath, you begin to feel a gentle shift in your awareness. The external world starts to fade away, and you find yourself in a moment of profound stillness. Your mind, usually bustling with thoughts, quiets down, allowing you to connect with your inner sanctuary.


In this moment, you become aware of a soft, radiant light emanating from within. It feels like a warm, loving embrace, enveloping your entire being with a sense of security and acceptance. You feel a deep connection to your intuition—the wisdom that resides in the depths of your soul.


As you continue to breathe deeply, you notice a surge of sensations. A tingling feeling spreads from your heart center, expanding outward like ripples on a calm lake. It feels as if your heart is opening up, allowing you to access a wellspring of compassion and self-love. 


Thoughts that once seemed noisy and chaotic begin to transform into gentle whispers of guidance. You feel a profound sense of clarity as you recognize the answers to questions that have been lingering within you. The doubts and uncertainties that once clouded your mind dissolve, revealing a path illuminated by your inner truth.


In this sacred moment, you understand that you can return to this inner sanctuary whenever you need guidance, comfort, or solace. It is a sanctuary that you can access anytime, anywhere—a wellspring of intuition, inner peace, and profound self-awareness that will continue to guide you long after the retreat has ended.

This Sounds Amazing!

Are you ready to...


Drop into your heart and show up fully in the world? 


Release old patterns that are no longer serving you? 


Heal your heart and fully embrance your mission?


...then this retreat was designed for YOU.

Book Now

Celebrate Your Self

It isn't an escape that you need, but a self-love celebration and an unlocking of your magic. 


Imagine yourself in the enchanting South of France, a realm steeped in the frequency of love, where the very land you'll stand upon is believed to be the spot where Mary Magdalene landed in 42 AD. This sacred land itself, along with the experiences we have planned will crack open our sacred heart space and connect us to the divine feminine energy.


During this transformative retreat, we'll find ourselves within an astrological eclipse portal, where the energies are profoundly conducive to activations and transformations. We'll harness these potent cosmic forces to release what no longer serves us, integrating our heart space gently yet powerfully.


Restore your body and soul through sound healing meditations, nourishing yourself with delicious vegan cuisine, and experiencing traditional ceremonial cacao awakenings that ignite your senses. We'll dive deep into an energy cleansing workshop, shedding layers of stagnant energy, and begin your journey towards becoming whole through a powerful Fall Equinox Ceremony.


This retreat is a sacred invitation to disconnect from the noise of the world and connect with your inner magic, building the foundation to live your best life. You'll leave this experience in complete knowing of who you are and where you're going, empowered with the tools and insights to embrace your authentic self.


Indulge in the unique simplicity of inspiration, self-care, and connection. Immerse yourself in a space where every detail is intentionally curated to support your transformation. All you have to do is say yes and embark on this journey of self-love, self-discovery, and self-celebration.


Our Journey to the Heart Retreat is a calling for those ready to unlock their magic, embrace their divine essence, and step into the highest expression of themselves. 


Say YES to this invitation, and prepare to be forever changed.

This retreat is for you if...

You are called to re-discover your purpose and birth a new paradigm for your life.

You want to trust and develop your inner guidance, making decisions that align with your true self.

You want to trust and develop your inner guidance, making decisions that align with your true self.

You want to trust and develop your inner guidance, making decisions that align with your true self.

You want to trust and develop your inner guidance, making decisions that align with your true self.

You want to trust and develop your inner guidance, making decisions that align with your true self.

You want to experience profound moments of stillness and tranquility.

You want to trust and develop your inner guidance, making decisions that align with your true self.

You are called to immerse yourself in the beauty of the natural world and the universe.

You are called to immerse yourself in the beauty of the natural world and the universe.

You are seeking practical tools and techniques for ongoing personal development beyond the retreat.

You are called to immerse yourself in the beauty of the natural world and the universe.

You are ready to explore deep within and discover your inner magic.

You are seeking practical tools and techniques for ongoing personal development beyond the retreat.

You are seeking practical tools and techniques for ongoing personal development beyond the retreat.

You are seeking practical tools and techniques for ongoing personal development beyond the retreat.

You are seeking practical tools and techniques for ongoing personal development beyond the retreat.

You are seeking practical tools and techniques for ongoing personal development beyond the retreat.

Welcome to the Zen and Sound Retreat Center

    I need this adventure, where do i sign up

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    RITUALS + CEREMONIES

    The retreat itinerary is meticulously crafted to nurture both you and the group-each ceremony and ritual is designed to help you embrace your authentic self and expand your heartspace. 


    Daily Intention Setting Ritual
    We begin by tuning into the vibration of gratitude and setting our intentions for the day ahead.


    Heart Opening Cacao Ceremonies

    We sit in a sacred circle, ceremonially drink cacao connecting with the elements and the nawal of the day, and allowing cacao to guide us to an elevated meditative state.
    You will also learn about cacao preparation to open and heal your heart.


    Fall Equinox Ceremony

    We will create a flower mandala as an offering to the earth serves to align, balance, and harmonize the three levels of consciousness: the physical, the spiritual center, and the heart center. Learning how to keep the mandala active.


    Gong Sound Journey

    Through the vibrations of the gong and guided visualizations and meditations, you embark on an introspective journey, exploring the depths of your heart and discovering the abundance that surrounds you.


    Clearing Your Home with Quantum Energies Workshop Explore different methods to clear and purify the energy of your living spaces and work areas, removing energetic blockages  and leave with practical tools to maintain a balanced energy flow in your surroundings, enhancing your overall well-being and productivity.

    YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES

    • 5 Day + 4 Night stay at a secluded, eco-friendly retreat center with guided sound journeys, local plant -based food, meditations +ceremony sessions + lots of inspiring  conversations and sacred circles throughout the week.


    • Suite Room (single/shared) or apartment-style accommodation of your choosing (see more on our Accommodations pages)


    • Daily plant-based home-cooked meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) by a personal French chef + healthy snacks (gluten-free options available upon request)


    • Sacred Fall Equinox Ceremony w/ Cacao and Sound to celebrate Earth and opening our sacred space. 


    • Group Gong Sound healing sessions with Yoga Nidra (evening and sunrise)


    • Heart Opening Ceremonial Cacao  Rituals  and  Home cleansing w/ Quantum energies workshop


    • Excursions to Grotte de Clamouse, Saint Guilhem Le Désert


    • Closing Fire Ceremony and Dinner overlooking the Occitan


    • Personal Quiet Reflection time and connecting within.


    • Transportation from and to Montpellier International Airport or train station to the Zen and Sound Retreat Center will be provided by your Retreat staff


    • A safe, comfortable, dreamlike space with new friendships and cultural experiences.

    Tell Me More

    I can't WAIT to be a part of this magical experience! What are my booking options?

    Rooms

    What’s Not Included

    Airfare: Montpellier (35 min) and Marseilles (2 hours) are the closest airports. You can also fly into Paris and catch a train.


    Travel Insurance - highly suggested.


    Booking for private sound healing, Reiki sessions, plant-based nutrition sessions, and massages are available during free time. For booking information, please email us before the retreat to secure your spot!


    Other beverages outside of tea, coffee, and water.


    One lunch when we go out to visit Saint Guilhem Le Désert.

    who doesn't love Bonuses?

    You'll Also Receive:

    A Clarity Call - 30 minutes of 1:1 time with Marit and David so they can get to know you personally and best support you on your journey.


    Access to a Private Retreat WhatsApp Group - so we can connect pre-trip (you can ask questions and receive update-to-date trip info) and then we'll stay connected post-trip - and of course swap photos!


    Pre-Trip Group call - you will have the chance to meet everyone in the group, share your intention and learn about everything you need to prepare!


    Post-Trip Group Call - we will gather to help integrate your experiences once back at home!

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    Talk to us

    Five beautiful nights at the enchanting Zen retreat center, just thirty minutes outside the heart of Montpelier as your own personal oasis. Choose from a number of rooms, each uniquely decorated and awaiting your soul's arrival into its magic. All meals are also included, as well as airport transfer to and from the Montpelier airport. 

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    About Your Facilitators

    Marit Tuisk

    Marit began her healing journey of self-discovery over 18 years ago, learning to thrive while living with an autoimmune disease. She embraced a plant-based diet and alternative medicines, starting her mindfulness practice through yoga and meditation. This allowed her to delve deep within, shedding layers of conditioning and self-blockages, ultimately discovering that self-acceptance, love, and joy reside within us all. 


    The past few years have been dedicated to blending the ancient wisdom of Cacao with quantum energy healing techniques. Her passion lies in creating space for others to connect with their true selves and guiding them to radiate their unique magic into the world.


    Marit is certified in Cacao Ceremony facilitation, Reiki, Quantum Dowsing, and Feng Shui practices.

    David Lepp

    David has an extensive background in alternative healing, with over 25 years of experience in globally renowned five-star spas, connecting with customers worldwide. Over time, he has come to find the most joy and passion using sound healing as a primary tool to help improve physical and emotional health; the overall benefits of which are ultimate relaxation and inner peace.


    David regularly guides sound baths and Yoga Nidra meditations for groups and private clients.

    Your Sacred Accommodations

    PEACE

    FREEDOM

    PEACE

    A shared double-occupancy Duplex with 2 beds in each room and a shared bathroom and private terrace.


    The room is designed for shared living; featuring two comfortable beds with fresh linens and soft pillows.


    BALANCE and FLOW which are the smallest of our bedrooms,  both equipped with a shared kitchen, where you will have what to make yourself coffee, tea and herbal teas.


    They are equipped with twin beds with high quality mattresses. The twin beds can be pushed together to form a large king size double bed (180cm).


    Equipped with a small, private kitchen, where you will have what to make yourself coffee, tea and herbal teas.


    $2,777 per person

    FLOW

    FREEDOM

    PEACE

    A shared double-occupancy Duplex with 2 beds in each room and a shared bathroom and private terrace.


    The room is designed for shared living; featuring two comfortable beds with fresh linens and soft pillows.


    BALANCE and FLOW which are the smallest of our bedrooms,  both equipped with a shared kitchen, where you will have what to make yourself coffee, tea and herbal teas.


    They are equipped with twin beds with high quality mattresses. The twin beds can be pushed together to form a large king size double bed (180cm).


    Equipped with a small, private kitchen, where you will have what to make yourself coffee, tea and herbal teas.


    $2,777 per person

    FREEDOM

    FREEDOM

    MAGNETIC

    A shared double-occupancy in both  bedrooms in the duplex apartment with a large living room, kitchen, balcony and a bathroom shared by the two bedrooms.


    The duplex has private access to a roof terrace with panoramic views.


    Upon entering, you'll find a cozy and inviting space, tastefully decorated in soothing tones that reflect the rustic charm of the region.


    This spacious independent apartment features a ground floor with a bathroom including a separate toilet, a generously sized living room that opens onto a small shaded terrace, a kitchen equipped for making coffee, tea, and infusions, and two lovely bedrooms on the first floor.


    SOLD OUT

    MAGNETIC

    Single Occupancy

    MAGNETIC

    A double-occupancy Apartment with private bathroom and balcony.


    This expansive independent apartment features a private bathroom on the ground floor, a spacious living room with a kitchenette for brewing coffee, tea, and infusions, a massage room, and a charming bedroom on the second floor. 


    The bedroom is equipped with twin beds and high quality mattresses. The twin beds can be pushed together to form a large king size double bed. 


    The living room opens onto a small shaded terrace with a view of the swimming pool.


    $3,333 per person

    DIVINE

    Single Occupancy

    Single Occupancy

    A double-occupancy Deluxe Suite with private  bathroom and private terrace.


    This very large bedroom on second floor boasts a bright private bathroom and private solarium terrace, and an exceptional panoramic view of Occitan nature.


    This magnificent suite is equipped and twin beds with high quality mattresses. Each bed is situated to provide privacy and comfort, ensuring a restful nights sleep. The twin beds can be joined together to form a large king size bed.

     

    Enjoy a small ethnic lounge where you will have coffee, tea and herbal tea. 


    SOLD OUT

    Single Occupancy

    Single Occupancy

    Single Occupancy

    Single Occupancy Available



    Single occupancy can be arranged. Please contact us for further details.

    Discover a new way of being

    Rediscover Your Heart's Truth

    Through daily heart-opening cacao ceremonies, breathwork, and meditation practices, you'll peel away layers of conditioning, releasing emotional blockages and reconnecting with the authentic essence of your being.

    Awaken Your Intuitive Wisdom

    Immersed in the nurturing embrace of nature, you'll cultivate a profound connection to your inner voice, learning to trust your intuitive guidance and make decisions that align with your highest truth.

    Unlock Emotional Freedom

    This retreat creates a safe, sacred space for you to explore, process, and release long-held emotional patterns, trauma, and limiting beliefs, allowing you to embrace a newfound sense of freedom and lightness.

    Nourish Body, Mind, and Spirit

    Delicious plant-based meals, sound healing sessions, and energy cleansing workshops will nourish you on every level, restoring balance and harmony within your physical, emotional, and spiritual realms.

    Ignite Your Heart's Fire

    Through the transformative power of ceremonial cacao, ancient rituals, and the supportive embrace of a like-minded community, you'll reignite the flames of passion, purpose, and love within your heart, empowering you to live a life of sacred alignment.

    Explore the sacred land of Mary Magdalene with an optional three-day, two-night journey. September 26th - 28th, 2024


    Add-On Only

    Deepen the Journey

    Mary Magdalene

    Sites We'll Visit

    Sites We'll Visit

    You have the option to deepen your journey and connect more profoundly with your heart and divine feminine by joining us to explore the sacred lands of Mary Magdalene.


    It’s not an understatement to say that learning how to embody your Divine Femininity will change your life.

    Many believe that Mary Magdalene was the embodiment of the Divine 

    You have the option to deepen your journey and connect more profoundly with your heart and divine feminine by joining us to explore the sacred lands of Mary Magdalene.


    It’s not an understatement to say that learning how to embody your Divine Femininity will change your life.

    Many believe that Mary Magdalene was the embodiment of the Divine Feminine, and never the prostitute espoused by orthodox religion.


    After she left the Middle East, she traveled to the South of France and started a transformational journey to share her spirituality and healing with the world.

    Sites We'll Visit

    Sites We'll Visit

    Sites We'll Visit

    Throne of Isis & Healing Hot Springs and Waters : Rennes-Les-Bains


    Rennes-Le-Château Magdalen Caves, Church & Tower : Rennes-Le-Château


    Fountaine des Amours : Sougraine


    L'Ermitage de Galamus : Gorges de Galamus


    Mount Bugarach Caves and Peak : Bugarach


    Le Labyrinthe Vert: Nébias


    Carcassonne and the medieval town

    Mount Bugarach

    Sites We'll Visit

    Mount Bugarach

    This upside down mountain, which looks like the top has been broken off, has very strong energies. It is seen as a portal or star gate to other dimensions. It is a major energy vortex and connects to a network of leylines in the area.


    For those highly attuned to energy it will be interesting to see what you perceive. According to some sour

    This upside down mountain, which looks like the top has been broken off, has very strong energies. It is seen as a portal or star gate to other dimensions. It is a major energy vortex and connects to a network of leylines in the area.


    For those highly attuned to energy it will be interesting to see what you perceive. According to some sources this is the 2nd (sacral) chakra of the planet. 


    Some have compared the energy to that of Mount Shasta, California (USA) even though they are not physically alike.

    Mary Magdalene Tour Add-On

    For an additional $333, Marit and David will lead you on a journey to these sacred locations, accompanied by guided meditations and ceremonies. However, you will be responsible for covering your own expenses for accommodations, meals, and admissions. The transportation costs will be shared among all participants.

    I'm so ready for this!

    Guest Retreats Not Eligible for Member Pricing
    Pay Deposit to Secure Your Seat - $555Peace Room (Shared) - $2,777FLOW (Shared) - $2,777Freedom - SOLD OUTMagnetic (Shared) - $3,333Divine (Shared) - SOLD OUT

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