What we will do and what will happen
The Just Pure Being - Nature Retreats are a space of transformation where we immerse ourselves in a world that many may not be familiar with. We will walk a lot in nature in the most beautiful places in the world. At the same time, the invitation is to show interest and curiosity for each other's inner struggles and challenges without trying to save, fix or heal them. No smart-assing with supposedly knowing or wise comments, advice and solutions that we use to put ourselves first to compensate for our feelings of inadequacy and shame so we can feel important, valuable and useful ;-). We can examine our basic assumptions, the basic assumptions of others and the basic assumptions of the whole world towards us. We can sit in the "hot seat" or the "circle of wisdom" with a life issue and tell the story behind it on our own responsibility. However, with the focus on our feelings and what we feel and have felt in connection with them. The group will be curious and interested in exploring the topic in order to get a complete picture and to explore the core of our being. And as before, without trying to save, fix or heal. No solutions, advice or comments, unless the person in the center explicitly wants this. A unique opportunity to get back in touch with our own inner wisdom, because we are not taught that we cannot do this ourselves or that there is something wrong with us.
What we think we are is a mental construct. An illusion. An identity based on thoughts. It hides behind beliefs, basic assumptions, suppressed emotions, projections, compensation and survival strategies because we are not aware of it or keep it secret and hide it. Therefore, we do not have the opportunity to verify that most of it is not true. When we have the courage to share and reveal what we have been trying to hide all our lives, a new door opens. Especially when it feels life-threatening and we have the feeling of being destroyed in the process. Then the illusion loses its power over us.
The language of connection explores what is here now and invites, welcomes and acknowledges all that is hidden and unconscious. It creates a fertile ground for openness, honesty and vulnerability, where we meet everything with curiosity, humility and compassion.
Transformation happens when we share and reveal what we normally want to hide. When we feel seen, heard and held and our feelings and pain are acknowledged and validated, a shift happens. And we can find out that most of our beliefs and projections are not true. This opens a new door.
Experience a unique and most likely life-changing opportunity to connect with the wisdom, intelligence and intuition of nature and the group.
Are you ready for the
adventure
and your deepest
core of your being
in your arms?
What you will take away from this event
● The experience of a space full of connection and trust
● More clarity about what or who you really are
● More clarity about your beliefs, compensation and survival strategies and why you are the way you are
● More compassion for your difficult parts, states and emotions and those of others
● Greater ability to hold a space and accompany others emotionally and meet them with humility, curiosity and compassion
● Equal conditions for more introverted participants to speak and express themselves and to feel seen and heard without having to compete with more extroverted participants
Catering
Catering is not included in the price. So make sure you take care of yourself and get your food for breakfast and lunch. And perhaps bring something with you for the first day so that you don't run out of food. Especially at lunch time we will be out in nature where it will most likely not be possible to buy food. We will regularly stop at supermarkets to buy food and will be in the same boat. For dinner we usually go to a restaurant, although this is also up to you.
Hire a car or bus to get around the island
We will find the most suitable and cheapest way to get around the island. Either we will rent several cars and distribute the participants if there are willing drivers or we will rent one or more buses to accommodate all participants. Rental cars are very affordable in Madeira. The total cost of fuel and the rental cars will be divided by the number of participants. For this reason there is an advance payment/deposit of 250 euros while the difference will be refunded or something has to be paid in addition.
Preparation
We will meet online via Zoom to clarify all details.
Changes to the itinerary
Due to the weather forecast, the destinations and plans could be changed at short notice, which means that they no longer correspond to the plan given below.
Details
Duration 10 days
Arrival Friday 13.03.2026, Funchal Airport
Departure Sunday 22.03.2026, Funchal Airport
Meeting point Funchal Airport
Target group Adults
Participants Max. 16
Participation fee 590 Euro + 250 Euro deposit for rental car or bus. Please contact me for a discount if you need to keep an eye on your finances
Accommodation On a campsite in tents
Leader Oliver
Places we will visit a lot
Included
● Tour guide and leadership
● Accommodation on a campsite in tents
Not included
● Meals
● Flight
● Rental car and fuel
Program
Friday, March 13, 2026
We will meet at the airport in Funchal and then drive to the campsite together. In case of different arrival times we will find another solution. After everyone has arrived, we will meet to discuss the relevant information.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Introduction to "The Language of Connectedness" - activities to create a safe environment, trust and connectedness in the group
1. 10:00 Meeting in circle and start of activities
2. 14:00 Lunch
3. 15:30 Activities
4. dinner
5. further activities, if necessary
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Levada do 25 Fontes, Levada do Alecrim, Risco waterfall, Lagoa do Vento
1. 6:20 - 6:50: Breakfast
2. 6:50: Group activity
2. nature time (Levada do 25 fontes ...)
3. dinner
5. group activity
Level of difficulty
Distance: 11.4 km
Ascent: 480 m
Descent: 480 m
Minimum altitude: 1000 m
Maximum altitude: 1320 m
Monday, March 16, 2026
Sunrise at Pico do Arriero and tour to Pico Ruivo
1. 5:30: Start to Pico do Arriero for sunrise
2. nature time (Pico do Arriero to Pico Ruivo)
4. dinner
5. evening activities
Level of difficulty
Length: 11.2 km
Ascent: 1020 m
Descent: 1030 m
Minimum altitude: 1540 m
Maximum altitude: 1830 m
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Visit many sights such as Fanal laurel forest - Porto Moniz and much more ....
1. 6:30: Morning activities
2. fanal laurel forest
3. Porto Moniz (natural lava swimming pools)
4. Praia da Ribeira da Janela (beach with rock formations)
5. Seixal village (the best beach with rocks)
6th Véu da Noiva viewpoint (waterfall that plunges into the water)
7. miradouro Água d'Alto (viewpoint)
8th São Vicente (wonderful village with a church or chapel on the mountain)
9th Miradouro Lombo do Mouro (viewpoint)
10. miradouro Bica da Cana (viewpoint)
11. dinner
12. evening circle
We won't be walking so much to recover from the strenuous tour the day before
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Levada do Caldeirão Verde
1. 6:00 a.m. morning activities
3. nature time (Levada do Caldeirão Verde)
4. dinner
5. evening activities
Level of difficulty:
Distance: 13.6 km
Ascent: 100 m
Descent: 100 m
Minimum altitude: 809 m
Maximum altitude: 930 m
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Pico Grande
1. 6:30 morning activities
3. nature time (Pico Grande)
5. dinner
6. evening circle
Level of difficulty:
Distance 10 km
Ascent: 696 m
Descent: 707 m
Minimum altitude: 1230 m
Maximum altitude: 1656 m
Friday, March 20, 2026
Ponta do Sol - Funchal
1. 7:30: Morning activities
2: Punta do Sol (nomadic village)
3. Anjos waterfall
4. Cabo Girão Skywalk
5. Christo Rei
6. Funchal
4. dinner
5. evening circle
We will visit various sights and not walk so much to recover from the previous day.
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Ponta de São Lourenço
1. 7:00 a.m. Morning activities
2. ponta de São Lourenço
3. valley of the nuns / Eira do Serrado viewpoint
4. dinner
5. evening circle
Level of difficulty:
Distance: 8 km
Ascent: 300 m
Descent: 300 m
Minimum altitude: 20 m
Maximum altitude: 90 m
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Back to the airport