One Person, Ten Days, A Healing and Experiential Retreat Built Around You

Highlights

• A private 10-day healing retreat created entirely around you, with one-on-one work, local Ecuadorian culture, nature, rest and adventure.

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 ten 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, it's 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 is no “typical day” here and that’s intentional. Wake naturally, enjoy coffee, a fresh fruit and aloe smoothie, and breakfast in the gardens. We’ll check in with how you’re feeling and let that help shape the day ahead.

2. Midday

   This is often when we settle into our deeper one-on-one work. Sessions may last several hours and can draw from different healing modalities depending on what you need that day. There’s no clock watching and no predetermined agenda. We follow the work where it leads.

3. Afternoon

   Afternoons might mean continuing our work, resting in a hammock, heading to the beach, going for a hike, exploring a local village, meeting an artist or healer, getting out into nature, or having an adventure we didn’t know we were going to have when we woke up that morning.

4. Evening

   Enjoy a nourishing dinner and let the day settle in. We might watch the sunset, go into a nearby town, sit around talking and laughing, listen to music, or simply have a quiet evening. Some days call for connection; others call for rest. We listen to that too.

Is this trip right for you?

This retreat is for someone who is ready to make themselves a priority for ten days. You may feel stuck, burned out, disconnected from yourself, or simply know that something in your life is ready to change, even if you can’t quite name what that is yet. It’s for people who are curious about themselves and open to doing deeper personal work, but who also want to enjoy the experience of being alive. You don’t have to spend ten days talking about everything that’s ever gone wrong. There will be healing and reflection, but also laughter, beautiful food, beaches, local culture, adventure, rest, nature and plenty of room for the unexpected. You don’t need any experience with meditation, holistic healing or retreats. You simply need to arrive open, curious and willing to see what becomes possible when, for ten days, you give yourself your full attention. This is especially for you if you’re tired of saying, “Someday I’m going to do something for myself.”

Support & Environment

Accommodation

Farm Stay

Moringa Sagrada sits on a peaceful 12-acre organic farm on 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 quiet places to rest and explore. You’ll have your own private, air-conditioned casita, giving you a comfortable space to retreat to whenever you want privacy. At the heart of the property is our large open-air kitchen, dining and gathering area surrounded by gardens. It’s where we share meals, drink morning coffee, talk, laugh, and often end up spending much of our time. This isn’t a resort, and it isn’t meant to feel like one. It’s a beautiful, comfortable home in Ecuador where, for ten days, you’re invited to become part of the rhythm of life here.

What’s Included

Not Included

There will be a two hour transport back and forth to the airport included. We send a driver. He will have a picture of you, and you will have a picture of him. You meet him before you ever leave the airport, and he drives you directly to Moringa Sagrada.

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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