Soul cleaning at the end of the year... Rites of passage on Lanzarote

The days between the years - a wonderful moment of silence and reflection. Pause for a moment in the rural ambience of an old Canarian finca. Review the year that is coming to an end, let your memories and thoughts pass by once again. Embark on an inner journey, discover things that should have been let go long ago, but also treasures that are still lying dormant and have long been waiting to be realized.

We create our inner journey - with color, with clay, with found objects. We paint, write, compose and glue.

In a festive rite of passage, we say goodbye to the things we no longer want and make space for the new things that are now allowed to take their place in our lives.

The offer is offered both in an individual setting and in small groups of up to 6 people and lasts 15 hours.

For those who prefer something more intensive, the Steps workshop also takes place in the same week. Inspired by Hermann Hesse, we try to approach the happiness of writing.

As far as accommodation is concerned, I usually make sure that my clients find their own accommodation in the local area. This is simply because everyone has different requirements. Some want their own apartment, while others may just want a simple room. Both are available in the immediate vicinity. I live and work on a finca in La Vegueta, a small Canarian village in the center of the island. Just have a look at Airbnb or Booking. They will show you all the available options for your dates and you can also look at photos. I will also be happy to help you with a few tips.

Or perhaps you would like a complete package for your retreat? There are also accommodation options at my finca. You can either choose your own cottage or share a cottage. Please do not hesitate to contact me.

Meals are not included, as there are also very different needs here. You decide for yourself what is good and right for you. As a rule, you can cater for yourself in your accommodation - either you have your own kitchen or at least cooking facilities. There is a small supermarket in the village where you can buy the essentials, while a larger supermarket is in the next town. On Sundays there is a small farmers' market where local farmers sell their produce. There are also several bars and restaurants in the surrounding area.

Day 1
Situation analysis
What do I bring with me?

Day 2
Reflection on the end of the year...
What has happened?
What touched me?
What was nice?
Did I achieve what I set out to do?
What unfinished business needs to be closed?
What should be changed?

Day 3
Vision for the new year...
What do I want to change?
What do I no longer want, what do I want more of?
What dreams do I want to realize?

Day 4
Farewell and new beginnings
Preparing for the transition

Day 5
Rituals of transition...
Consciously letting go
Creating space for new things

Perhaps you would also like to try your hand at creative writing? The Levels workshop takes place in the same week. Both can also be booked as a combined offer, in which case you will receive a corresponding discount.

Program Levels:
Day 1
Attunement I Self-awareness
Personal examination of the poem 'Steps' by Hermann Hesse

Day 2
Recognizing and overcoming writer's block
Mess Painting I Mess Writing
Free writing

Day 3
Impulses for creative flow
Free writing

Day 4
The happiness of writing
Free writing

Day 5
Rites of passage
Farewell and new beginnings

Schedule:
10-13:00 h Stages
16-19:00 h Soul cleansing

Arrive on your own. If you would like to explore the island or go to the beach outside of the retreat program, we recommend booking a rental car. There are bus connections, but the buses do not run very often and the connection from village to village often involves changing buses. A car gives you more flexibility and you can make much better use of your free time. If you book a car in advance, it will be waiting for you at the airport and you can drive straight to your accommodation.