Weekend retreat - Mother Earth is calling you
Fri, 22nd - Sun, 24th May 2026
During these times of challenges and change, we will take a weekend out to connect with the great Mother Earth, who has sustained humanity since ever we emerged. We will take a journey to experience the primal elements of nature: water, air, fire and the earth, explore their qualities and share their teachings in a sacred circle.
During this period of profound transformation, it is important to find one’s own path in life, based on one’s own values, intuition and wisdom.
Mother Earth and the elements hold important keys for this process, which can give you a clear sense of purpose and belonging.
The venue
Gea Viva is a peaceful eco island retreat in an olive grove and has a powerful healing frequency. Located within 15 minutes’ walk from the harbour village of Milna on Brač, it is within easy reach of public transport.
Here is more information on public transport.
Programme
For the entire weekend retreat, we will be outdoors. This outline programme gives you an idea what to expect.
Friday
19.00 h Supper, followed by creating a sacred circle, introduction and tuning in with the Mother Earth.
Saturday
8.00 h Morning Yoga
9.00 h Breakfast
10.00 h Meditation to connect with the elements, creative group process to honour the water, the air, the earth and the fire.
13.00 h Lunch and break
17.00 h open space
18.30 h Supper
19.30 h sacred circle and reflection on your inner nature
Sunday
8.00 h Morning Yoga
9.00 h Breakfast
10.00 h Trip to the stone arch “Koloć”, ceremony for the elements, closing circle
13.00 h Picknick Lunch
14.30 h Departure
Food
We will prepare vegetarian meals jointly from fresh local ingredients. If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know in the registration form.
Fees
The fee for the weekend including vegetarian food is 135 € . Accommodation is additional. At the time of booking, we require a non-returnable deposit of 60€.
Facilitator
Sabine Engelhardt
Sabine Engelhardt runs Gea Viva, and has been living in nature at her Permaculture smallholding for a number of years. A geomancer and Yoga teacher, she cultivates a dialogue with the unseen realms of the Earth, explores ancient feminine wisdom and supports people to step into their power to transform our planet.
What to bring
Please bring layers of comfortable clothing to suit a range of temperatures, something to sit on, a torch, a sun hat and sun protection if you have sensitive skin. Please also bring also one object you associate with Mother Earth. We will place it on the altar during the retreat and you can take it home again on Sunday.
Accommodation at Gea Viva
You can either stay at Gea Viva or book your own accommodation in Milna. The prices given below are per person for two nights.
Tiny House
84 € per single occupation | 50 € per person (two sharing)
This unique tiny house has two double beds, electricity, an indoor seating area and a private terrace with sea views. Bedding and bedlinen is provided. Please bring your own towels.
Glamping hut
60 € single occupation | 38 € per person (two sharing)
The glamping huts have 2 single beds, battery lights, reed roofs for shade and private terraces with sea views. Bedding and bedlinen is provided. Please bring your own towel.
Tent
40 € tent provided by us | 34 € own tent
If you would really like to get close to the Earth, bring your own tent. Alternatively you can hire a trekking tent, matt, sleeping bag and pillow from us.
We have screened off outdoor solar showers and compost toilets. Sockets for charging appliances are in the kitchen.
