Ten days to be fully present with yourself, with others, and with life.
April 26 – May 5, 2027
May 24 – June 2, 2027
Slow down, embrace, open up
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For years, I believed I had to anticipate, control, and push things to happen. I thought I needed to find answers, understand everything, prove myself, and constantly work on becoming a better version of myself. I searched for solutions through personal development, sacred feminine practices, spirituality, and holistic approaches. I looked everywhere, but mostly outside of myself.
And then life slowly led me towards a different way of being in the world.
What if I didn't have to figure everything out?
What if, instead of trying to make things happen, I could simply allow them to unfold?
What if I could feel safe enough to soften, trust what I feel, and open myself to what is already here?
What if it wasn't so much about knowing or doing, but simply about being?
This is the path I've been exploring over the past few years, and it's what I invite you to experience during my women's retreats in Nepal.
Making space for what is
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Today, this has become my philosophy of life: doing my best to make as much space as possible for life, within me, around me, and through me. And trusting it to naturally guide me towards the paths that feel most right and joyful for me.
In the end, I think that's what I love most about life: when it surprises me!
To approach life this way, I first had to cultivate enough inner safety to learn how to be present and embrace whatever arises.
To welcome things without judgment, without trying to control or change anything. Simply being with what is.
In this state of presence, I've discovered that whatever is ready to emerge can reveal and transform itself naturally, without having to force it. Not as a goal in itself, but as the natural outcome of a process.
This is where trust in life can truly take root: when we finally realize that there was never really anything we had to "do", and that life has a way of bringing us exactly what we need.
And from there, we can let life take the lead and welcome what it has to offer, which often goes far beyond anything we could have imagined!
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Nepal, or the experience of completely letting go
I remember the very first time I arrived in this little village in Nepal.
Everything was so different from anything I had ever known. I barely understood what was happening around me, and the language barrier kept me from asking the million questions running through my mind.
So I had to accept not understanding.
I had to learn to simply be there, to connect with people without being able to speak to each other. I had to learn to observe, to feel, and to communicate differently, from a place beyond the mind.
And I remember having this incredible feeling of truly experiencing the present moment, perhaps for the very first time in my life.
Without knowing it, that experience probably marked the beginning of a journey and a way of being that has continued to deepen over the years, including through my work as a doula.
Today, this is one of the reasons why I offer women's retreats in Nepal: to invite you to experience that same sense of presence, in a place that is so dear to my heart and has taught me so much.
Sisterhood knows no borders
In Nepal, I've also had the beautiful opportunity to build strong connections with women who have incredibly generous hearts.
They inspired me from the very first moment we met.
Even though I couldn't have deep conversations with them about their stories and experiences, I could always feel an immense strength and resilience within them.
And I was deeply moved to discover that something connected us, even though our realities were so different.
I find it incredibly powerful to realize that beyond everything that seems to separate us, we can still feel close and connected. We can inspire one another, support each other, and feel a little less alone.
For me, this connection to others and to community is also a simple yet powerful space for transformation.
And it's something I wish to create and share with you and the women of the village.
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During this retreat, you'll be invited to experience everyday life alongside Sarada and her family, taking part in daily activities such as cooking, working in the fields, cutting grass, caring for the goats, harvesting or planting vegetables, making ghee, drinking tea, washing dishes, gathering firewood, and more.
You'll experience a rhythm and way of life that is very different from what we're used to in Europe.
An opportunity to step outside your comfort zone, where even moments of discomfort can become an invitation to transformation.
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When words aren't available, connection happens through gestures, eye contact, laughter, and the way we feel in each other's presence.
You'll have the opportunity to meet the women of the village in their everyday lives and build connections through shared activities, as well as during two women's circles held throughout the week.
An experience that connects hearts and teaches us new ways of relating to one another.
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Throughout the retreat, you'll be invited to slow down, take care of yourself, and deepen your ability to be present with yourself — your emotions, your body, and your needs — through a variety of experiences.
Women's sharing circles, individual sessions, gentle movement, relaxation, sound healing, guided meditation, intuitive singing, nature walks, symbolic rituals, creative moments (travel journaling), and more.
The exact program will unfold according to the needs and energy of the group, allowing us to support everyone's process in the most appropriate and intuitive way.
TEN DAYS TO
Deepen your presence with yourself, others, and life.
Slow down and embrace whatever is here.
Move beyond the mind and reconnect with your body and feelings.
Connect with other women, beyond language, culture, and differences.
Experience the art of letting go and fully being in the present moment.
Open yourself to the unknown and learn to trust life.
This retreat has been created in collaboration with the travel agency Himalayan Journey and Barang Community Homestay.
Throughout the retreat, you'll mainly be in contact with me, Pauline, and Sarada (my Nepali big sister), along with her family, who are part of Barang Community Homestay.
I'll be facilitating all the personal support and inner exploration sessions, as well as being your main point of contact, interpreter, and doula throughout the retreat.
Sarada will take care of the day-to-day organization, including preparing meals with Ama, sharing her daily life with us, and introducing us to the farming activities we'll be invited to join.
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My story with the village
2017. I'm 22 years old.
My grandmother has just passed away. I've dropped out of studies I had barely begun. I'm no longer sure of anything, except for that one-way ticket to Nepal.
Nothing in my life had particularly led me to this journey or this destination. I don't know where the idea came from, but somehow, I know that's where I need to be.
For the first time in my life, I'm travelling alone, with nothing but my backpack, my excitement, and my fears.
I haven't planned anything apart from a trek. Afterwards, I start looking for volunteer opportunities, and thanks to the people I meet along the way, I eventually find myself in Barang, a small village that can only be reached on foot after a one-hour bus ride from Pokhara.
I think I'm coming to teach art to children. But in reality, I'm about to experience something deeply human that will stay with me forever.
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I soon realize that without them, I wouldn't be able to survive here.
I have no choice but to follow, trust, and let go.
I learn to stop trying to understand everything and, perhaps for the first time, experience the simplicity of the present moment.
I'm welcomed into Sarada's family, and she embraces me as one of her own from day one, despite how difficult it is for us to understand each other.
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So I learn to read expressions, gestures, and feelings.
I learn to speak the language of the heart. The kind that leaves us vulnerable and connects us at a deeper level.
I realize that I don't need words to be understood, accepted, or loved.
Because here, simply being is more than enough.
This journey moves me deeply and leaves a lasting mark on my life.
After a month with this family, I leave the village with tears in my eyes as I walk down the little stone path to catch the bus.
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Little did I know that nine years later, I would still be here.
That over those nine years, I would return to Barang seven times. That I would watch the children grow up and the elders pass away.
And that, in just a few months, I would have my own little house next to Sarada's, where I would be facilitating my very own women's retreats.
What will the retreat look like?
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Moments of sharing and connection with the women of the village, through everyday activities such as cooking, working in the fields, cutting grass, caring for goats, harvesting or planting vegetables, making ghee, drinking tea, washing dishes, and gathering firewood, as well as women's circles with sharing and relaxation.
Spaces for transformation and reconnection with yourself: guided meditation, intuitive singing, gentle movement, relaxation, sound healing, creative travel journaling, and more, depending on the needs and energy of the moment.
Individual support sessions upon request, including emotional support and energy healing.
Free time: resting, swimming in the river, walking around the village, or simply doing nothing, allowing yourself time to integrate and unwind.
A little more about...
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These circles are gentle spaces for women to meet, connect, and share, alongside the women of the village.
Through simple and accessible invitations, we take the time to get to know one another, share experiences, and build connections, even without speaking the same language.
By candlelight, between laughter and moments of sharing, bonds naturally begin to form beyond our cultural differences, bringing us together through our unique experiences as women.
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Individual support sessions last approximately one hour and offer an opportunity to deepen the transformation already unfolding through the experiences of the retreat and the women's circles.
Depending on your needs, these sessions may include energy healing or emotional release work.
Once we arrive in Barang, each participant will have the opportunity to request an individual session during the day, depending on the day's activities.
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I'll invite you to create your own creative travel journal, a space to express and explore your experiences throughout the retreat.
No previous experience is needed. The idea is simply to enjoy this creative space, letting your intuition guide you without trying to achieve any particular result.
I'll guide you step by step through this introspective and emotional process, allowing your feelings to move through you and giving you something tangible to take home from your experience.
A 10-day adventure including :
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Arrival in Kathmandu: Two days to recover from your journey and any jet lag, with optional sightseeing in the Patan and Thamel neighborhoods.
One travel day: A bus journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara, followed by our arrival in the village that same day.
Seven days immersed in life in Barang, ending our adventure with a farewell lunch in Pokhara on the final day before saying goodbye.
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You're longing for a deep yet simple experience, with space to listen to your own needs.
You feel the desire to be surrounded by women, to share, and to feel connected.
You're moved by genuine human connection and curious about building relationships with women from another culture.
You're willing to prioritize human connection and experience over physical comfort.
You feel the need to reconnect with yourself, your body, and your feelings.
You wish to give yourself space to welcome and explore whatever you're going through in your life right now.
Women's Retreat in Nepal
when ?
Two retreats planned for SPRING 2027:
April 26 – May 5, 2027
May 24 – June 2, 2027
👉 Registration opens in December 2026!
where ?
Barang Village, approximately one hour from Pokhara, Nepal.
HOW MUCH ?
€1,550
To secure your place, a non-refundable deposit will be required. Payment plans will be available for the remaining balance.
👉 If this experience resonates with you and you'd love to be part of the adventure, I invite you to book a 30-minute Zoom call so we can meet, connect, and talk about it together!
This retreat is organized in collaboration with Himalayan Journey and Barang Community Homestay. Part of the retreat's profits will go directly to the village's Mothers' Community, helping fund ongoing community projects and improve daily life in the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This retreat is for women who feel the desire to slow down, reconnect with themselves, discover another culture, and experience genuine human connections.
You don't need to be on a personal development or spiritual journey. What matters most is your willingness to approach this experience with curiosity and openness.
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Not at all! No previous experience is required.
The intention of this retreat isn't to fill our days with practices or to reach a particular state of being, but rather to explore presence through simple things: everyday life, human connections, nature, shared moments, and the spaces for inner exploration offered throughout the retreat.
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The language barrier is actually part of what makes these encounters so special.
Through women's circles, shared activities, and everyday moments, we discover new ways of communicating and connecting.
You don't need to understand everything or be able to express everything in words to experience a meaningful connection.
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Of course! You don't need any artistic skills or experience with collage.
The travel journal is first and foremost a space for personal expression.
It's not about creating something beautiful or getting an exercise right, but about letting your intuition guide you as you explore and welcome whatever you experience during the retreat.
I'll guide you step by step through this process.
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Not in the sense of a retreat following a particular spiritual tradition or method.
My approach is primarily centered around presence, acceptance, simplicity, and human connection.
Each woman is free to experience the retreat according to her own sensitivity, beliefs, and way of seeing the world.
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You'll be staying in the guest rooms of Sarada's family home, right in the heart of village life.
The level of comfort is quite different from what we're used to in Europe: mattresses are firmer, showers are taken using a bucket of water, and you might occasionally encounter a few little creatures, such as spiders, lizards, or cockroaches!
So don't expect luxury, but rather a beautiful opportunity to discover a different way of living, in all its simplicity.
