Slow Living
A Five Day Wellness Experience on Gozo Island.
Gozo island welcomes you to find a space to unwind and reconnect back to yourself.
Join our community as we accompany you on a five day journey through dynamic and restorative practices of yoga, dance, breath, meditation and transformational therapies. Opening your senses to refresh your body and mind, whilst cultivating a deeper relationship with yourself.
We are a family run retreat centre, welcoming anyone who feels the call to take a retreat and gift themselves a unique experience. Whether you are a beginner to yoga and wellness or you have been practicing for a while, everyone is welcome here.
To connect back with your heart, rediscover your inner world, live alongside like-minded people, and enjoy the pleasures of simple, slow living.
These are small group retreats with no more than 5 people at a time, therefore you will have plenty of 1:1 time with the hosts and the teachers. This also creates a safe and quiet atmosphere for your retreat time.
This retreat runs from April 2023 to December 2023. Please refer to the calendar further down this page for available dates.
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Daily Morning Yoga
Every morning one of our yoga teachers will lead a 90 minute class either on the rooftop, at the beach or in our Yoga space. Practice and learn the philosophy and science of Yoga further than just the yoga asanas on the mat. A mix between Ashtanga Vinyasa, Yin Yoga and Nidra.
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The Healing Cave
On the first night we will meet in the healing cave for our Opening Ceremony where we will meditate, sit in candlelight and experience a Sound Healing. You will also experience Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra in the cave for a soothing restorative practice. Sharing circles are held in the cave where we gather as a group to share and reflect. The cave brings out the feminine energy of introspection and rest.
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1:1 Personal Therapies
You will be well taken care of here at Samudra, with three private sessions that are personalised just for you. The retreat includes a 90 minute Holistic Massage with our in house massage therapist. For your second therapy you have a choice between an Energetic Healing or a Personal Tarot Reading. These 1:1 sessions are integral to the retreat experience, as you will be individually supported and guided.
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Ceremony and Dance
On our third night we will have a 5 Rhythms Dance - a movement experience to release emotions from the body. We close the retreat with a Fire Ceremony outside, a space for us all to gather and experience community. Sharing songs, stories and togetherness around the fire.
Our Samudra Community is run by family and friends who live here on the island. We want you to feel at home when you come to a retreat, so here at Samudra, we welcome you into our family.
Our retreat centre is set between two 400-year-old farmhouses, that both sit opposite one another at the edge of the island, surrounded by nature, overlooking the Mediterranean sea.
Life in the home is centred around simplicity and relaxation. We believe in living a slow-paced lifestyle, connected to the cycles and seasons of nature.
Upcoming Dates
OCTOBER 8th-12th 2023
Full
NOVEMBER 20th - 24th 2023
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Programme
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Day 01 / Initiation
*13:00 Check in
*17:30 Orientation
*18:30 Dinner
*20.00 Opening Ceremony with Sound Healing
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Day 02 / Release
-Day 2 : Relaxation
*08:00 - 09.30 Yoga
*10:00 - 11:00 Brunch
*11:30 - 13.00 Sharing Circle
Free Time
*14:00 - 15:30 Afternoon 1:1 Therapy Sessions Massage/Energy Healing/Tarot Readings (schedule to be announced on retreat)
Free Time
*19:00 Dinner
Rest
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Day 03 / Inner Alchemy
-Day 3 : Inner Alchemy
*08:00 - 09.30 Yoga
*10:00 - 11:00 Brunch
*11:30 - 13.00 Sharing Circle
Free Time
*14:00 - 15:30 Afternoon 1:1 Therapy Sessions Massage/Energy Healing/Tarot Readings (schedule to be announced on retreat)
*17:00 Early Dinner
*19:00 5 Rhythms Dance
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Day 04/ Transformation
-Day 4 : Transformation
*08:00 - 09.30 Yoga
*10:00 - 11:00 Brunch
*11:30 - 13.00 Sharing Circle
Free Time
*14:00 - 15:30 Afternoon 1:1 Therapy Sessions Massage/Energy Healing/Tarot Readings (schedule to be announced on retreat)
*18:00 Dinner
*20:00 Fire and Cacao Ceremony with Sound Healing
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Day 05 / New Beginnings
*08:00 - Slow Morning / Rest / Morning Swim
*10:00 - 11:00 Brunch
*14:00 Check Out
Meals
& Diets
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We serve brunch at 10.30am and dinner at 6pm every day in the dining area.
You can access the kitchen as you please to find our wide selection of herbal teas, fresh coffee and healthy snacks. Water is available from our filter which you can access 24/7 from the kitchen.
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Meals are all vegetarian and vegan, refined sugar free and mostly gluten free. We cater for any specific dietary requirements. You may also substitute a meal for a juice for those who would like to detox/fast.
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Brunch Sample Menu
*Chia Pudding followed by Middle Eastern Shakshuka with Cumin served with Warm Seasonal Chilli Greens and Homemade Flatbread
*Overnight Oats followed by Japanese Breakfast Bowl with Krispy Seaweed Kale, Pickled Ginger and Asian Vegan Slaw
*Fresh Berry Compote followed by Breaded Thyme Feta with Grilled Vine Tomatoes, Olives, Honey Fig & Pickled Beetroot Salad with Charred Vegetables and Lemon Tzatziki
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Dinner Sample Menu
*Winter Root Roasted Vegetables serviced with Beetroot and Sweet Potato Puree and Green Garden Herbs
*Persian Spiced Aubergine and Tomato Pie with Zesty Lemon
*Fresh Ginger & Mint Miso Soup with Soba Noodles, Broccoli and Carrots, served with Wakame
*Traditional Gozitan Kusksu Soup with Wholegrain Buckwheat and Local Gbenja
*Sweet Cumin and Paprika Moroccan Couscous with a Chickpea, Quinoa and Seasonal Vegetable Tagine served with Fresh Coriander
Accommodation & Prices
Our 400 year old farmhouses sit across the road to one another, surrounded by nature, looking onto the views of the sea and Comino island.
Fresh towels, linens, and a hairdryer are provided for each room. All rooms have AC for both cooling and heating.
We offer two rooms with a shared bathroom, and four rooms with en-suites. Each house accommodates three people maximum.
Please see below for rooms and price lists (in ascending order.)
The Olive Room
Double Bed / Shared Bathroom
Price
1,245 Euros Per Person.
The Olive Room is located on the second floor of L’Ankra Farmhouse. A large room, with a private balcony facing the fields. The sun rises through the window on the right of the room, bringing in morning light.
Designed with traditional old stone work, the Olive Room has an authentic farmhouse feel combined with opulent details. For those who enjoy lots of light, a spacious bedroom for inspiration and connection to nature.
You will stay in L-Ankra Farmhouse, where you can enjoy the common area, the healing cave, and a large rooftop boasting views of Comino Island and the blue lagoon. You can watch sunrise from the rooftop with a morning tea or coffee, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of nature.
The Terracotta Room
Double Bed / Shared Bathroom
Price
1,245 Euros Per Person.
The Terracotta Room is located on the second floor of L’Ankra Farmhouse. The bedroom faces out onto the front of the house, with views of the fields and farmers land.
Designed with traditional old stone work, The Terracotta Room has an authentic farmhouse feel combined with opulent details. A mellow, restful and peaceful room connecting you to the ancient natural stone and clay of the island.
You will stay in L-Ankra Farmhouse, where you can enjoy the common area, the healing cave, and a large rooftop boasting views of Comino Island and the blue lagoon. You can watch sunrise from the rooftop with a morning tea or coffee, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of nature.
The Sea Room
Queen Bed / En-Suite
Price
1,445 Euros Per Person.
The Sea Room is located in the middle of Ta Kemmuna Farmhouse, connecting to the common areas. The room has a door that connects to the terrace with a pool. The terrace leads directly onto nature with fields full of wild plants. You can watch the sunrise from the terrace every morning, overlooking the blue lagoon and Comino island.
You will stay in Ta Kemmuna Farmhouse, where you can enjoy the common area, the pool and outdoor terrace, surrounded by nature, looking out to Comino Island. This is the oldest room in the house and displays traditional Maltese tiles as well as high ceilings.
This room is ideal for for dreams, going within, relaxation and connection to water.
The Sun Room
Double Bed / En-Suite
Price
1,445 Euros Per Person.
The Sun Room is located on the second floor of L-Ankra Farmhouse. It is the master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The sun rises through the right hand side of the room, which shines through the window letting in the morning light.
Designed with traditional stone work, the Sun Room has an authentic farmhouse feel combined with opulent details. A room for those seeking warmth, tranquility and privacy.
You will stay in L-Ankra Farmhouse, where you can enjoy the common area, the healing cave, and a large rooftop boasting views of Comino Island and the blue lagoon. You can watch sunrise from the rooftop with a morning tea or coffee, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of nature.
The Sky Room
Queen Bed / En-Suite
Price
1,445 Euros Per Person.
The Sky Room is located at the top of Ta Kemmuna Farmhouse. You can watch the sunrise over the surrounding fields directly from the Sky Room's own private terrace, and view the sunset at the back of the terrace at night. The sun terrace is extremely large, with plenty of space to relax and have your own quiet outdoor space.
You will stay in Ta Kemmuna Farmhouse, where you can enjoy the common area, the pool and outdoor terrace, surrounded by nature, looking out to Comino Island. To reach the Sky Room, you are led up an outdoor traditional farmhouse staircase at the back of the house, that is detached from the common area.
This room is ideal for those who enjoy quiet time, privacy, lots of light and connecting with nature.
Booking
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Contact us for an enquiry with which retreat date you’d like to attend. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Once you confirm you’re booking with us, we will send you information about travel, itinerary and all required details for your retreat.
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* The retreat fee balance can either be paid by bank transfer in advance of the retreat or in cash on arrival.
* Balances paid in cash on arrival receive a 5% discount on the fee owing.
* Cash balance payments to be only in Euros.
* Balances paid by bank transfer are due 14 days before the retreat start date.
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* 100% deposit refund for cancellation 60+ days before retreat start date.
* 50% deposit refund for cancellation 30-59 days before retreat start date.
* 0% deposit refund for cancellation 0-29 days before retreat start date.
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If you have paid the fee balance by bank transfer in advance of the retreat start date:
* 100% balance refund for cancellation 60+ days before retreat start date.
* 75% balance refund for cancellation 30-59 days before retreat start date.
* 25% balance refund for cancellation 0-29 days before retreat start date.
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All of our current retreats are in the calendar until January 2024. Retreat dates from March 2024 will be released in September 2023.
