Finding the Woman Within the Mother - An Adventure Retreat for Women

Highlights

• 7 days to reconnect with the woman within: healing, adventure, local Ecuadorian culture, nature, laughter, great food and time for YOU.

The alcohol-free positioning

Moringa Sagrada is a fully alcohol-free space, and that choice is very intentional. I don't drink. Not because I've personally struggled with alcohol addiction, but because I've discovered that my life is better without it. I also wanted to create a healing environment where anyone, including someone in recovery, can arrive knowing that alcohol won't be part of their experience here. What I don't want is for an alcohol-free retreat to feel like 7 days of giving something up. Quite the opposite. We'll be doing so much healing, exploring, laughing, eating, meeting people, discovering Ecuador and having adventures, that alcohol simply doesn't need to be part of the equation. Evenings can mean great conversation around the table, a sunset at the beach, music, a bonfire, stargazing, or just being happily exhausted after a really good day. And we definitely won't be deprived when it comes to drinks! Every morning starts with coffee and a fresh smoothie, often made with fruit and freshly harvested aloe from the property. My personal favorite for the rest of the day is sparkling volcanic mineral water with freshly squeezed lime and a splash of apple cider vinegar, cold, tart and ridiculously refreshing in the Ecuadorian heat. There are also fresh juices, herbal teas and plenty of other alcohol-free options. Most importantly, you won't be treated differently because you don't drink. There won't be awkward explanations, drinking-centered outings, or a feeling that everyone else is doing something you're missing. Here, alcohol-free is simply normal. Whether you're sober, sober-curious, in recovery, or you just want ten days where alcohol isn't part of the conversation, you're welcome exactly as you are.

A typical day

1. Morning

   There really isn't a typical day here, and that's intentional. Wake without an alarm, wander out for coffee, a fresh fruit and aloe smoothie, and breakfast surrounded by tropical gardens and birdsong. Some mornings may begin with meditation, movement or a conversation together; others may begin slowly.

2. Midday

   We might head out to explore a local village, hike, visit a beach, meet a local artist, discover a tiny restaurant, spend time in nature, or have an experience we couldn't possibly have scheduled before you arrived. Other days may bring us back inward for personal growth work, reflection or simply some much-needed rest.

3. Afternoon

   Afternoons are for whatever the day is asking of us, adventure, swimming, exploring, creative experiences, hammocks, meaningful conversations, healing work, naps or spontaneous plans. Rest and adventure both belong here.

4. Evening

   Dinner might be around our big outdoor table or somewhere local that we want you to experience. We might watch the sunset, sit around talking and laughing, listen to music, have a beach bonfire, head into town or enjoy a quiet night at the finca. There is nowhere you have to be and nothing you need to prove.

Is this trip right for you?

This retreat is for mothers who love their families but realize that somewhere along the way, “Mom” may have become so big that the woman underneath it hasn't had much room to breathe. Your children might be little, teenagers, or completely grown. You might be married, partnered, divorced or single. The stage of motherhood matters much less than the feeling that you're ready to rediscover more of yourself. You don't have to be struggling. In fact, you may have a life you genuinely love. You may simply be asking, “What about me? Who am I now, and what do I want the next part of my life to feel like?” Come curious. Come ready to laugh. Come willing to try something new.

Support & Environment

Accommodation

Farm Stay

Moringa Sagrada sits on a peaceful 12-acre organic farm near Ecuador's Pacific coast but probably not the kind of farm you're picturing. The property is filled with tropical gardens, fruit trees, flowers, birds and beautiful places to sit, wander and simply be. You'll stay in comfortable, air-conditioned accommodations surrounded by nature. At the heart of the property is our large open-air kitchen, dining and gathering space. That's where morning coffee turns into conversation, meals get shared, people linger around the table and a lot of the best moments happen without anyone planning them. This isn't a resort. It's a home in Ecuador, and while you're here, you're part of it.

What’s Included

Not Included

We will arrange a driver to pick you up at the airport for the 2 hour drive to Moringa Sagrada. He will have a photo of you, so he knows who he is looking for, and you will have a photo of him. You will meet up with him before you even leave the airport.

Refund Policy

About the Host

I’m Nancy, founder of Moringa Sagrada, a healing center and intentional community on the Pacific coast of Ecuador. I’ve spent more than 30 years working in healing and bodywork, studying and practicing a wide range of approaches including PSYCH-K®, Emotional Clearing, Bowen Therapy, Integrative Manual Therapy, Access Bars, meditation and spiritual coaching. After many years in private practice in the United States, I moved to Ecuador and created Moringa Sagrada because I wanted to offer something I couldn’t create within the confines of a traditional appointment: the time and space to work with one person deeply, intuitively and without rushing the process.

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