Journey of the Soul
Oct 12 - 19 2025
“Often the hands will solve a mystery that the intellect has struggled with in vain.”
C.G. Jung
Sacred Space
Step into a sacred space where ritual, creativity and experiential practices guide you to explore the deeper rhythms of your life’s pilgrimage.
We warmly invite you to join us for a transformative retreat on the Camino de Santiago.
What awaits you
Explore pilgrimage as a rite of passage like Joseph Campbell’s hero’s journey.
Participate into the living patterns of the cosmos and your own journey of transformation.
Connect with place, the land and sacred sites with ancient stories carved in stone.
Experience how the ancients witnessed the meeting of heaven and earth as a sacred dance — that weaves through the fabric of time and unfolds through our own experience.
“Beyond words and knowing there is a spark - the unspoken becomes radiant”.
Meister Ekhart
Reflect on ancient symbols: labyrinths, Celtic knots, a solstitial calendar wheel and other archetypal designs.
Engage in creative contemplation through drawing sessions.
Co create with the earth through collecting, preparing and painting our sacred designs with foraged earthen pigments.
Enjoy a soulful environment where Beauty matters.
Be held by an ancient and meaningful daily rhythm.
Join guided community sharing in freedom and safety.
Special Visits
Experience prehistoric petroglyphs and an ancient Visigothic chapel where we will hold one of our sharing circles. We will also be visiting Cruz de Ferro, a meaningful place on the pilgrimage where you can leave a stone from home. This is holy ground - as it is often a place of shared grief. A ritual place of personal letting go or remembrance.
Location & Accommodation
You will be staying in one of the most beautiful villages in all of Spain as voted by National Geographic.
Castrillo de los Polvazares dates back from Celtic time to the 16th century. Enjoy stunning views at every turn. The retreat centre is a lovingly renovated old building with heart and soul.
Enjoy charming ensuite rooms at Flores, or at the nearby hotel we work in partnership with stunning views overlooking the village, church and rural landscape.
Is this retreat for me?
No prior skills or artistic abilities are required, only a curious and open mind. We welcome people from all walks of life, all faiths or none.
If the following describes you, then you are a perfect fit for this retreat:
I appreciate moments of quietness & times of reflection.
I give space to others and can listen.
I value community experiences as well as my own individual journey.
Your Facilitators
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Basia is an artist, educator, experienced retreat facilitator and pilgrimage guide, living and working on the Camino.With a masters from the Kings's School of Traditional Arts she specialises in the use of geometry in traditional arts, craft & philosophy. Her creative practice spans various mediums, including foraging, preparing and painting with natural earth pigments.
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Bertrand is an experienced retreat facilitator and educator, teaching on creative and contemplative practices.Based on the Camino he finds joy in inspiring others through his knowledge and passion for the spirit, rich history and architectural treasures of the the pilgrimage. He specialises in sacred architecture and teaches sacred geometry as a contemplative, hands on practice.
What’s included
Private transport from & to Madrid airport
See times & pick up point details.
If you prefer to arrive independently to the retreat centre, see how to get here.
Accommodation
All accommodation consists of individual ensuite bedrooms.
Food
All meals are included except 1 lunch taken outside the retreat centre.
Dietary requirements
We cater for the following dietary requirements: vegetarian, gluten-free, carb-free, dairy-free. Contact us regarding other diets.
Sessions & outings
All equipment, materials, site entries and transport fares for visits are included.
What’s not included
Flights
Insurances (travel, health, etc.)
One restaurant lunch when we visit La Olmeda (25 ~ 35€)
Book this Retreat Journey of the Soul
Oct 12 - 19, 2025 (fully booked)
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