The Sacred Return Retreat
Reconnecting to Signals in Shared Presence
Dates: 28 April – 3 May 2026
Location: Borgo Bel Sedere, Siena, Tuscany
The Sacred Return is an intimate six-day somatic embodiment retreat for both men and women, held in the Tuscan countryside at Borgo Bel Sedere, a luxurious yet rustic estate surrounded by nature and spaciousness.
This experience is for those who feel ready to meet themselves more honestly, beyond stories, judgment, or expectations, and to listen to what the body is already communicating beneath habit, conditioning, and performance.
Through guided somatic embodiment explorations, breathwork, consent-based relational practices, polarity and instinct-based inquiry, therapeutic bodywork, and generous time for rest and integration, participants are invited to rediscover what authentic connection feels like inside their own body, first in relationship with themselves, and then in conscious connection with others.
Rather than striving for change or catharsis, the retreat offers a grounded, consent-led environment where presence can deepen naturally, boundaries become clearer, and connection arises from choice rather than pressure. Every element of the retreat is opt-in, paced, and facilitated with care, allowing each participant to move at a rhythm that feels true for them.
The Sacred Return is not about becoming someone new.
It is about returning, to the body, to truth, and to embodied presence.
Program Overview
Dates: 28 April – 3 May
Location: Borgo Bel Sedere, Siena, Tuscany
Daily rhythm includes: morning nervous system activation, structured group sessions, spacious breaks, embodied integration, and evening circles.
Individual sessions with Matthew and Indre are available throughout the retreat and can be booked directly with them during breaks or free time.
Facilitators
Together they guide a shared journey where Earth meets Ether, structure meets flow, and safety becomes the foundation for relational exploration
Matthew
Physiotherapist & Nervous System Specialist
With over 25 years of experience, Matthew offers hands-on therapeutic work focused on fascia, mobility, and nervous system regulation. His approach integrates physiotherapy, acupuncture, and holistic bodywork to restore ease and functional balance.
Falcon
Polarity & Instinctual Relating
Falcon facilitates grounded explorations of polarity, instinct, and relational dynamics. Through consent-led practices, participants are invited to explore power, boundaries, and intimacy as lived, embodied experiences rooted in choice and awareness.
Indre
Holistic Aesthetician providing Buccal & Lymphatic Bodywork
With over 10 years experience Indre offers nurturing facial and lymphatic bodywork that supports relaxation, circulation, and nervous system settling. Her sessions invite deep rest while gently releasing tension held in the face, jaw, and neck.
Rebekah Isis Rose
Somatic Embodiment & Relational Presence
With over 20 years experience, Rebekah Isis Rose guides through embodied presence, attunement, and deep listening. Her work supports clarity, self-trust, and authentic connection by inviting participants to slow down, feel, and meet themselves beyond performance or expectation.
Program Summary
Arrival and opening circle
Somatic mapping and consent-based embodiment
Breathwork, relational awareness, and consensual partner exercises
Polarity and instinctual relating (predator / prey / guardian dynamics)
Integration and closing
Each participant receives one somatic bodywork group session.
Individual sessions with Matthew and Indre are available throughout the retreat and can be booked directly with them during breaks or free time.
Maximum number of participants: 12
Pricing
€1,880 Early Bird (first 5 participants)
€1,980 Standard
€2,200 Last Minute
Includes 6 days / 5 nights accommodation, meals, facilitation, guidance, and one somatic group session
Phones:
Phones are allowed, however participants will be asked to leave them in their rooms during sessions to support presence and immersion.
What to Bring
Comfortable, warm clothing (spring weather, but layers are recommended)
A reusable water bottle
Notebook and pen
An item to place in our shared space as an intention offering (symbolic, personal, simple)
Your own mug for cacao and morning coffee
Personal items that help you feel comfortable and grounded
How to Arrive
Come as you are.
Bring an open heart.
A curious, respectful demeanour.
A willingness to listen, to yourself, to others, and to the body.
No prior experience is required.
You are never expected to share, touch, or participate beyond your own consent.
This retreat meets you where you are, and invites you gently into deeper presence.
Outcome
Reconnecting to Signals in Shared Presence Through This 6 day immersion
Connect with Us
Ready to embark on your journey towards healing and self-discovery? Please fill out your details in the form below to inquire about our retreat sessions.
