Slow Living
A Week Long Retreat on Gozo Island.
A Safe Space To Reconnect With Yourself.
Join our community as we accompany you on a week long journey through dynamic and restorative practices of yoga, dance, breath, meditation, ceremony and transformational therapies. This retreat is designed for you to release what is no longer serving you and transform your body, emotions, mind and spirit. Through connecting with nature, and unplugging from your day to day life there is space to slow down and truly connect to your authentic self.
We are a blood and soul family of healers, dancers, food gurus and yoga teachers who have come together to share our daily lives with you.
Our Farmhouses sit at the edge of the island surrounded by nature, overlooking the vast blue sea.
We welcome anyone who feels the call to take a retreat and gift themselves a unique experience. This is a deep dive into your inner self, for those who are ready to let go and experience a soul level transformation.
These are small group retreats with no more than 6 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.
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Daily Morning Yoga
Every morning you will be guided by Mila or Beatrice our Yoga teachers through a 90 minute led class. Practice and learn the philosophy and science of Yoga further than just the yoga asanas on the mat. Learn pranayama, anatomy, and how to adjust the practice to your own unique body.
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The Healing Cave
Our healing cave that is underneath our Shala is where we journey every day in Group Workshops guided by Jade. On our 5th night we will join together in the cave for a Cacao Ceremony and 5 Rhythms Dance. Evening Meditation, our opening Sound Healing Journey and Yin Yoga will also be held in our healing cave.
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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 Holistic Massage, an Energetic Healing and your own 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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Fire Ceremony and Sound Journey
We open and close the retreat with Ceremony, a space for us all to gather and experience a co-created journey. Our closing ceremony will be around the fire, with a Cacao and Sound Journey. Be bathed by shamanic sound under the stars and take this journey into your heart.
SAMUDRA PACKAGE
+ 6 nights private luxury accommodation in one of our two 400 year old farmhouses
+ Daily gluten free and vegan brunch and dinners with snacks offered throughout the day and unlimited water, tea and coffee
+ Sound Healing Journeys, 5 Rhythms Dance and Cacao Fire Ceremony
+ Personal Therapies including Massage, Energy Healing and Personal Tarot + Astrology Reading
+ Daily Morning Yoga on the Beach or in the Cave
+ Sharing Circles and Workshops
+ Yoga Philosophy and Breathwork
+ Your own Samudra Journal
+ A safe and intimate environment, hosted by a family community with no more than 7 guests at a time
Programme
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Samudra Seasonal Programme
This is our current summer programme below. The programme changes according to the season. In summer we spend days at the beach (until late October), in autumn and winter we go hiking and explore more of the island. In summer the days are longer, we start earlier. In winter with shorter days we start later. We schedule our programme according to the sunrise, sunset and weather for complete comfort.
Our Winter Solstice Retreat will host a special programme with solstice ceremonies and excursions to ancient temples and sacred locations on the island.
Our New Years Retreat for 2024 will host a unique programme hiking in nature to some of the islands most breathtaking places. We will have special meditations, ceremonies and workshops to bring us into 2024 with intention, balance and peace.
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Day 01 / Initiation
*13:00 Check in
*17:30 Orientation
*18:30 Dinner
*20.00 Opening Ceremony and Sound Healing Journey
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Day 02 / Letting Go
-Day 2 : Relaxation
*7:00 - 08:30 Vinyasa Yoga
*10:00 - 11:00 Brunch
*11.30 - 1pm Sharing Circle
*1.30 - 5.30pm Afternoon 1:1 Therapy Sessions Massage/Energy Healing/Tarot Readings (schedule to be announced on retreat)
Free Time
*19:00 Dinner
Free Evening / Rest
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Day 03 / Inner Alchemy
*07:00 - 08:30 Vinyasa Yoga
*10:00 - 11:00 Brunch
*12.00 - 3.30pm Afternoon 1:1 Therapy Sessions Massage/Energy Healing/Tarot Readings (schedule to be announced on retreat)
*16.30 Sharing Circle
*19:00 Dinner
Rest
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Day 04/ Truth
*08:00 - 09:30 Yin Yoga and Nidra
*10:00 - 11:00 Brunch
*11.30 - 1pm Sharing Circle
*1.30 - 5.30pm Afternoon 1:1 Therapy Sessions Massage/Energy Healing/Tarot Readings (schedule to be announced on retreat)
Free Time
*19:00 Dinner
*20.00 - Yogic Philosophy Lecture
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Day 05 /Transformation
*07:00 - 08:30 Vinyasa Yoga - (in peak summer months we do the private island tour here (july and august)
*10:00 - 11:00 Brunch
Free Day / Beach
*17:00 Early Dinner
*18:30 Final Sharing Circle
*19:00 5 Rhythms Dance
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Day 06/ Rebirth
*08:00 - 09:30 Yin Yoga
*10:00 - 11:00 Brunch
Free Day / Beach / Optional Private Island Tour (off peak summer months the tour is here)
*16:00 Fruits
*19:00 Cacao Fire Ceremony With Sound Healing Under The Stars
*21.00 Late Dinner after Ceremony
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Day 07 / New Beginnings
*08:30 - 10:00 Slow Morning/Relax
*10:00 - 11:00 Brunch
*14:00 Check Out
Retreat Dates
Please look through the calendar to view the available dates.
Winter Solstice Special Retreat - December 16th to 22nd 2023
New Years Retreat - January 3rd to 9th 2024
Meals and 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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Both meals are buffet style, with a diversity of options for different diet preferences. Meals are all vegetarian and vegan, gluten free and refined sugar free.
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Brunch Dishes Sample Menu (not limited to one dish per meal as we serve a buffet there will be a variety of dishes) :
*Fresh Fruit Platter
*Spiced Porridge
*Homemade Granola
*Fresh Greek Yoghurt
*Nut butters, jams, honey and spreads
*Mediterranean Meze Platter (tomatoes, olives, cucumber, capers etc).
*Local boiled eggs and local fresh goats and sheeps cheese
*Steamed Vegetables
*Sweet and Savoury Breads and Cakes
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Dinner Dishes Sample Menu (not limited to one dish per meal as we serve a buffet there will be a variety of dishes) :
*Warm Vegetable Vegan Chickpea Quiche
*Homemade Hummus and Pitta
*Lentil Tabbouleh Salad
*Fennel, Orange and Black Olive Salad with Fresh Buckwheat Crepes
*Butternut Squash & Chickpea Coconut Curry with Wild Rice
*Fresh Indian Daal with Pickle, Cucumber & Tomato Salad & Rice or Chapatis
*Vegan Lentil Spaghetti Bolognese
*Green Thai Curry (freshly made curry paste) with Jasmine Rice
*Vegan Sushi
*Raw Vegan Courgetti with Smoked Tofu and Tomato Sauce
*Cauliflower & Corn Tacos with Cashew Chipotle Sauce
*Roasted Root Vegetables
*Homemade Pesto Pasta
*Vegan Parmegiana
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.
Towels and beach towels 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. Ta Kemmuna accommodates two people and L-Ankra accommodates three/four people.
Accommodation varies in price depending on the room and the season. Please see below for rooms and price lists (in ascending order.)
ONE SHARED OCCUPANCY TWIN ROOM SPOT REMAINING FOR THE 16th - 22th DECEMBER RETREAT.
OLIVE
Twin Room/ Shared Bathroom
Price
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Item description
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. It can be booked either for sole occupancy with a King sized double bed or for shared occupancy (two persons) with twin beds.
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.
TERRACOTTA
Double Bed / Shared Bathroom
Price
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.
SEA
Queen Bed / En-Suite
Price
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.
SUN
Double Bed / En-Suite
Price
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.
SKY
Queen Bed / En-Suite
Price
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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Only pay a maximum of €300 for your return flight!
As we are aware that the cost of flights this year are quite high, from June 2023 to January 2024 we are offering a flight price guarantee to all of our retreat guests.
This means that if your return flight to Malta to attend one of our retreat’s costs more than €300, we will cover the extra cost up to a maximum total return flight price of €500 by reducing your retreat fee by up to €200.
This offer applies for return flights to Malta from the European Union, Switzerland and the UK and is based on an economy fare with 1 x checked in luggage.
Terms and conditions apply. Please contact us for more details on this offer.
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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. Retreats dates from March 2024 will be released in September 2023.