4 DAY EXPERIENCE | PORTUGAL
Inner Alchemy Retreat – Portugal
A 4 day immersive experience.
Experience an inspiring and transformative 4-day journey inviting you to explore hidden power within yourself, deepen your being & connect with your fellow brothers.
These 4 days will be hosted in a rugged terrain full of old buildings and ruins that will awaken the wild man within you while sleeping in tents. Truly back to the basics. The days will bring you everything that we consider needed in being a balanced man; self control, power, emotional adequacy, a network of brothers, learning to deal with challenges and learning to re-establish balance in your life and being.
A carefully crafted program testing & inviting you to seek your edges, to work as a brotherhood, and to open up and surrender to oneself and the group. A 4 day intensive event that will bring you back to your essence.
We will be taking you into; physical activation, sacred silence, practical speaking, gatherings, nature interconnectedness, ritual combat, sound & ceremony, celebration & team building
Step into a journey of growth and transformation, Open yourself up to a truly unique experience that has the potential to change the way you show up and look at the world!
Physical Activation
Explore your body, understand what you’re capable of and how you respond. A key factor into knowing thyself. Create the connection for inner strength and power.
Sacred Silence
The power of silence is just as powerful as the power of sound. During our retreat, we invite you to be present with what is during moments of sacred silence and be present with whatever comes up for you in the moment. Feel it, write about it, and sit with it. Empowered by their collective strength, men find a profound power in silence.
Gatherings
Gatherings are a cornerstone of our experiences. They provide a safe and sacred space for connection and self-exploration. Here, you will be able to tap into your inner wisdom and share your experiences with others. You will be supported by the collective energy of the group as you open up to a deeper understanding of yourself and your emotions. This is a powerful opportunity to let go of what no longer serves you and take the time to connect with your true self.
Nature Interconnectedness
Nature is a part of who we are and what we become. During our retreat, we invite you to reconnect with the natural world, be mindful of your impact on it, and take responsibility for it. Let nature be your guide as you explore the depths of your inner self. Embrace the power of the outdoors and awaken your senses to the wonders of the natural world. Open yourself up to the possibilities of nature as your teacher and companion, let it lead you on a journey of discovery.
1 on 1 opportunities
Take the time to connect with yourself and your peers on a deeper level with one-on-one opportunities. Here, you can check-in with one of the facilitators or other participants and gain a better understanding of what is still present for you, and what needs individual attention. Receive the support you need to truly explore the depths of your inner self, and take the time to connect with your true self and the people around you.
Ritual Combat
Ritual combat is a powerful experience for men, allowing them to explore physical boundaries and push themselves to take risks they may never have taken before. It can lead to greater appreciation of personal strengths, increased self-confidence, and an understanding of the power of emotions. Additionally, it can be cathartic, allowing men to release inner emotions in a constructive manner. This can also help create stronger relationships with others, as it encourages men to trust and support each other.
Sound & Ceremony
We can use sound to clear energy, reset our vibration, and open up to the higher vibrations of the universe. Through ceremonial practices, we can create a sacred space in which we can explore our innermost thoughts and feelings, allowing us to reach a deeper level of understanding and connection with our true selves.
Ceremonies can be used to honour our ancestors, to express gratitude, and to offer respect to our environment. As we come together in ceremony, we can open up to the energy that is created, and use it to open our hearts and minds to the potential of our inner selves.
Celebration
The most important part is that we celebrate being alive, that we have fun together and explore that field of compliments and encouraging each other to celebrate steps. We will bring brotherhood into practice through the experience of celebration & fun.
Team Building
Just as much as we learn to explore oneself and through that the connection with other. We will spend time to understanding the beauty of interdependency between each other. You will be put to a challenge as a group, where there is no other way of working together. Where there is no room for just 1, but all.
Your Hosts
Oscar Alonso Delgado
Lead facilitator
One of the lead facilitators. Stands for the connection with nature, helps you understand the mission and intention behind the things that we will do. Besides his experience in working with groups and men you will most likely remember sentences, ways of living that will form a foundation for the rest of your life. He will be one of your main facilitators on this experience. A baggage of 5 years of professional coaching, 300+ people guided, loves traveling and adventure, over 1500 hours of meditation. Always tries to bring in the lightness of life and joy into his gatherings.
Arun Thompson
Lead facilitator
I support men to live life fully and expansively by guiding them back to the wisdom of the body to return back to their essence and self-authority. Playing team sports as a youth has been a massive part in getting to know myself and creating belonging. Now, I hold a weekly menโs circle to have the same container of growth, support and companionship. Growing up, I was deeply curious about psychology and fell in love with coaching and facilitating after spending 2.5 years living and working at an idillic Retreat Centre in Florianopolis, Brazil and have been practicing ever since.
Anthonie Blanker
Lead facilitator
Has served in the army and learned everything about physical challenges, vulnerability &mental strength.
Besides being a trainer and coach, he is driven by the mental well being of men, which led to accomplish several mental and physical challenges over the last 20 years.
His interest and expertise lies in contact sport, close combat and breath work.
Fun to be around and will be come one you will be grateful for meeting.
Thijs Haselhoff
Host & Facilitator
Thijs is hugely devoted to whatever he sets his mind to, puts his heart and soul in everything he feels to create and. Thijs will make his dream become a reality on the land we’re on. He is the anti-stereotypical man that has the looks, is physically built strong, and has a charming personality. However, his inner being is equally beautiful. Sharing his gifts with those that he cares about. Never judge a book by its cover.
Thijs inspires other men to be open, to think big & to come clean.
“Unlock the power of your true self and embark on a transformative journey together”
What men like you experienced
“These 4 days were a beautiful disconnection from daily life, it enabled me to take a clear look at what was really troubling my mind and it made me see the futility of it. The inner alchemy retreat for me was mostly valuable because of the intimate connection with the facilitators that felt as close friends. It inspired me on the path I will take in my own life and what is really important to me.”
โThe Inner Alchemy was a huge highlight for me. The way we were taken into this journey of physical and emotional challenges has helped me to give space to topics in my life that needed some attention. Iโve cried hard, Iโve shouted loud and Iโve laughed my face off. During the sacred combat exercise I faught for ownership, it freed me from some tight straps. I felt so good and relieved afterwards. The beauty of Sintra really nurtured me after the intense physical exercises that we did. โ
“It has brought me more than I had hoped beforehand. It has exposed sides that I was not aware of and I made certain things bigger than they actually are. As a result, I can now look at my own life and beliefs with more compassion and freedom“
Alchemy is changing the frequency of thought, alternating the harmonics of matter; and applying the element of love to create desired results
Investment
Regular Ticket: โฌ850,- incl VAT
(1 payment or in instalments – see after ‘join Inner Alchemy’)
Included
- 4 days program / 3 overnight stay
- Accommodation (tent)
- Food & Drinks (non-alcoholic & vegetarian)
- Facilitators
- Transportation around site & to activities
Excluded
- Flight
- Transport to location/airport
- Unplanned surprises brought to us by life!
Location
Kaya Grounds, Azenhas do Mar, Sintra, Portugal.
Flights should be taken to Lisbon and are approximately a 34 min drive away from the airport to location.
You can fly in on the day of arrival, but recommended come one day before. A whatsapp group will be created so you can already connect & carpool with other participants.
Dates & Time
#3 – Thursday 9 May till Sunday 12 May
#4 – Thursday 11 July till 14 July
Start Thursday: 14:00
End Sunday: 16:00
FAQs
If there’s any questions left unanswered of you wish to reach out you can do that by reaching out through here.
25% will be held if you cancel 1 month prior to the event. Anything less than a month we’ll hold the 100%. Far too often we tried to be nice to people, but always ended up getting in trouble ourselves. So we invite you to commit to your choice, we’ll do the rest for you. In any emergency circumstances you can always privately contact us. But these are the ground rules.
Not much, there’s no need to check in extra baggage. Please note that way before time you will get an email and provided a packing list that can easily fit as a cabin luggage. Don’t worry.
This terrain is rugged. Far from what you expect from a ‘stereotype’ retreat. We go back into the elements, back to the basics. Surrounded by ruins, sleeping in tents, comfy tents, a natural toilet, showering in ruins. It will be an experience not to forget and much more cozy and welcoming than you may think.
Besides that there’s a proper kitchen place, where you can always get coffee, drinks and fruits.
There are designated areas for fire, ritual combat, eating, sleeping, showering, toilets.
