Inner Transformation in a 5-day retreat

Nestled in the heart of the Mediterranean, this island is a sanctuary of wild landscapes and deep-rooted tradition. During this retreat, you’ll immerse yourself in Sardinia’s soulful rhythms—exploring rugged coastlines, ancient forests, and quiet mountain villages—while reconnecting with nature and the quiet wisdom of the land. The retreat unfolds on the land, grounding in it.

Therapy and CPD certificates will be provided.

"A su male su remediu."

To every ailment its remedy, Sardinian saying

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The Inner Journey

Explore our unique retreats combining depth psychology, dance movement psychotherapy, art therapy, and authentic culinary experiences.

Dance Movement Psychotherapy

Access the body's wisdom via going beyond words, where movement carries your growth.

Art Therapy

Discover self-expression through art therapy, fostering healing and personal growth in a supportive environment.

Step into a space of presence and gentle inquiry, where group work becomes a mirror to your inner world.

Depth Psychology

Who is this retreat for?

This integrative-somatic retreat is rooted in a psychotherapeutic tradition that listens beyond words, where healing rises not from speaking, but from being, feeling, and deeply experiencing.

The therapists who shaped this retreat believe that true transformation begins in the spaces where language falls away and the body, breath, and soul are gently heard.

This retreat calls to:

• Practitioners, seekers, and therapists who long to move beyond words and into deeper knowing.

• Medical and mental health professionals who yearn to reach the untouched places within themselves.

• Healing practitioners ready to pause, breathe, and tend tenderly to their own inner landscapes

Small Group

In the warmth of a small group, a gently held space emerges—one where depth, safety, and heartfelt connection can naturally unfold. Here, each person is invited to be seen, heard, and felt in their wholeness. The intimacy of the setting fosters mutual attunement and emotional resonance, allowing for personal expression and meaningful, tailored connection. Within this quietly powerful container, self-exploration deepens, relational wounds soften, and the presence of the true self begins to emerge, held in the presence of others.

The Outer Journey

You will receive a sacred invitation to return to the wisdom of the Earth and the stillness within. Held in a landscape of raw, elemental beauty, you will find a space to slow down and listen—to the wind, the trees, the sea, and the quiet voice of your soul. Nature becomes a mirror for the inner journey, you become a mirror for its majesty, guiding you back to your essence. Through shared ritual, silence, and presence, you are gently reawakened to your belonging in the great web of life. Here, healing becomes a spiritual unfolding.

"In cosa chi non connoshes lea consizu."

Ask for guidance when you're unsure, Sardinian saying.

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Ogliastra

Santa Maria Navarrese, a quiet village in Ogliastra, on Sardinia’s eastern coast, is a land of raw beauty and timeless stillness, where rugged mountains lean into the vast embrace of the sea. Here, the elements meet in their purest form—stone, salt, wind, and sun.

You will be staying at the welcoming Hotel Nicoletta in Santa Maria Navarrese, offering spacious single rooms designed to support rest and reflection. Just a short walk from the shoreline, the hotel is cradled among ancient olive trees, breathing the same air that has carried stories for centuries.

The Facilitators

Three therapists form our Circle, each bringing a distinct wisdom to nurture and illuminate your path

Giovanni Felice Pace

Chartered Counselling Psychologist (HCPC), Integrative-Relational Psychotherapist (UKCP), Provisional Teaching and Supervision Transactional Analyst (CTA-P and PTSTA-P)

Sabine Tendas

Counselling Psychologist (HCPC), Certified Transactional Analyst Psychotherapist (UKCP), Dance Movement Therapist (ADMTE)

Gill is an independent psychotherapist and tutor with a heartfelt passion for weaving creativity into the therapeutic process. With a gentle, grounded presence, she offers a space where you can explore your inner world through the expressive power of art.

As your facilitator on the Àndala Journey, Gill invites you to engage in creativity not as a pursuit of perfection, but as a path to self-discovery. These sessions are rooted in emotional truth and the innocence of pure expression—where art becomes a mirror for feeling, not performance. Here, your story unfolds in colour, shape, and honesty—free from judgment, rich with possibility.

Gill Dawson

Advanced Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy, Dip.Couns in Transactional Analysis, Independent Psychotherapist

Giovanni is a psychologist and psychotherapist with a deep-rooted passion for reflection, inner work, and the subtle layers of the psyche. Grounded in the principles of depth psychology, he has honed a finely attuned capacity to listen beneath the surface—tracking unconscious processes, symbolic language, and emotional undercurrents.

As your facilitator, Giovanni gently guides both personal and group reflections, weaving together individual stories and collective themes in an ongoing dialogue. His presence fosters an atmosphere of emotional honesty and psychological depth, where what is unspoken can find its voice. Through his work, you are invited to meet the truth of your innermost self.

Sabine is a psychologist, psychotherapist, and dance movement therapist with a deep passion for the body’s unspoken language. She believes that the therapeutic use of movement allows to experiencing oneself differently getting in touch with resilience, body's wisdom, and new possibilities. What words cannot carry will be spoken through gestures—and released through movement.

As your facilitator on the Àndala Journey, Sabine will invite you to listen to your body with curiosity, respect, and compassion. To her, the body is both a keeper of old stories and a gateway to authenticity and inner freedom. Her work is grounded in creating spaces of safety, presence, and permission, where transformation can unfold.

Authentic Traditional Food

Sardinian cuisine is a sacred expression of earth and tradition—cheese, grains, and herbs shaped by sun and time. To eat mindfully here is to partake in an ancient ritual, honouring the cycle of life. Each bite becomes a prayer, a return to simplicity, presence, and the wisdom of the ancestors.

Stress-Free Travel

From the moment you land, we will look after your travel needs

Transportation

We will provide dedicated group transportation exclusively for participants, which will pick you up from and drop you off at Cagliari Airport.

Accomodation

Your private room, located at the same venue as the other participants, is included in the cost of the retreat.

Nutritious, traditional meals will be provided for you during all retreat activities.

Food

Pre and Post Retreat Support

We offer this support to ensure a safe, held space where trust and transformation can unfold.

Pre-retreat support

Once you join the journey, you’ll be gently welcomed with a one-on-one session with a facilitator called The Pathway Conversation. This exchange allows us to truly see you, creating a safe and aligned circle for all. It’s the first step in grounding your path and opening the gateway within.

Post-retreat support

The journey doesn’t end as you leave. One and two months after the retreat, we’ll gather again in virtual circle—two Zoom sessions to reflect, reconnect, and weave the wisdom of your experience more deeply into your life’s tapestry.

Discovery call

A discovery call is a fundamental first step—a space to share your intentions, hopes, and questions to ensure that this journey resonates with your heart and soul before you commit.

Unfolding

Rooted in the ancient breath of the land, this retreat will not be held within the walls of a resort, but will carry you on daily pilgrimages to handpicked places—chosen for their evocativeness, their whispers of memory, and their power to cradle deep transformation.

Circle Gathering

Each day will be anchored by a group space shaped by the wisdom of Transactional Analysis and the depth of Jungian traditions. Here, the circle becomes our holding frame—a place to gather, reflect, and weave together the threads of each journey. In this shared space, insights deepen, connections are nurtured, and the silent language of the heart is heard and honoured.

Embodying the Journey

Drawing from the roots of Dance Movement Psychotherapy, the group will be invited to explore the landscapes—both inner and outer—through the wisdom of the body. Embodiment will stand at the heart of the experience, offering a path back to presence, grounding, and the untold stories carried in muscle, bone, and breath.

Art's Pathway

Throughout this journey, each participant will be invited to express the unfolding of their inner world through the mediums of art. It will serve as a vessel for what words alone cannot hold, becoming a bridge between self and other, a thread weaving personal story into the greater tapestry of our shared experience.

Rooted Nourishment

From the first breath of your journey, food will be a thread woven through each day. Rooted in the pure, untamed traditions of the land, every meal will be a ritual—slow unfolding, a call to listen to the body's wisdom, to nourish the soul, and to move in harmony with the ancient rhythms that still hum beneath the surface of life.

Retreat details

2.What is not included

• Airfare

  • Airfare is not part of the package due to the wide range of participants travelling from various international locations. Flight prices vary significantly based on origin, airline, and time of booking, making it impractical to include in a fixed retreat cost.

• Individual travel and health insurance

3.Payment

An initial fee of £150 is required for the Pathway Conversation, a 90-minute meeting with one of our facilitators to assess whether the retreat is a good fit. If so, this fee will be applied toward your deposit, totalling £1000. Your place will only be confirmed after the payment of this deposit.

Payment Options:

• Traditional bank transfer

If paying by deposit, the remaining balance is due by a final payment deadline of September 19, 2025.

We offer a personalised instalment plan at no extra cost:
- £1,000 deposit at registration
- Final payment no later than the 19th of September 2025

Late payments may result in cancellation without refund, though reminders will be sent beforehand.

1.What is included

• Accommodation at a 3-star Hotel in Ogliastra for 5 nights/6 days, including 4 full days of workshops, plus arrival and departure days.

• Full board meal plan providing three nutritious meals daily.

• Complimentary refreshments, including coffee, tea, water, snacks, sweets, and desserts, available throughout the retreat.

• Group airport transfers between Cagliari Airport (CAG) and Ogliastra on the designated check-in and check-out days.

• All activities, including trips out on the land and workshops.

5.Example day plan

4.Cancellation policy

A non-refundable deposit of £1,000 is required to secure your place. In the event of cancellation, this deposit will be returned, with the exclusion of £150 paid for the Pathway Conversation.

Refunds will be issued via the original payment method.

If you are unable to attend but can nominate someone else to take your place, that person may join the retreat at no additional cost.

In the event we are required to reschedule due to facilitator illness or any other unforeseen circumstance within our responsibility, you will receive a 100% refund (excluding the Pathway Conversation fee) if you are unable to attend on the new dates.

However, in rare cases of force majeure (e.g., natural disasters, war, or other events beyond our control), refunds may not be possible. We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance that includes coverage for such events.

Please note, we are not responsible for flight cancellations or changes. We advise securing flight insurance to protect against travel disruptions.

Upon registering for Àndala Journey, you will receive a detailed PDF guide to help you prepare. This resource includes:

• Practical packing tips tailored to the retreat setting

• Guidance on finding the right flight options and how to join the group airport transportation

• Group Psychological Contract

This guide is designed to support a smooth and well-prepared journey, so you can fully enjoy the retreat experience.

• 7:30 – 8:00 / Breakfast

• 8:00 – 9:00 / Meditation in nature

• 9:15 – 10:30 / Reflective group

• 11:00 - 13:00 / Excursion including the first Workshop

• 13:00 – 14:00 / Lunch

• 14:00 – 16:00 / Art Workshop

• 16:00 – 17:45 / Return and Free Time

• 17:45 – 19:00 / Reflective group

• 19:00 – 20:00 / Free Time

• 20:00 – 21:00 / Dinner

This is only an example, the exact plan will be communicated close to the beginning of the retreat.

6.Health and Wellness Policy

• At our retreats, we prioritise the well-being of all participants while cultivating a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. We trust in everyone’s responsibility to help maintain a safe, mindful space. Below is our approach to health and wellness before and during the retreat.

  Before the Retreat

  • If you are feeling unwell prior to travel (e.g., fever, persistent cough, body aches, or symptoms of a contagious illness), we kindly ask that you stay home to protect the group’s health. We simply ask you to act responsibly before travelling.

  • If illness prevents you from attending, we will do our best to transfer your payment to a future retreat, only if we can find a replacement for your spot. If not, your payment is non-transferable.

  During the Retreat

  • If you begin feeling unwell, please rest, stay hydrated, and inform a member of our team so we can support you. This is where your travel insurance is very important.

  Respect & Responsibility

  • This retreat is rooted in respect and collective care. Please be considerate of others, especially those who may have heightened health sensitivities.

  • We welcome open communication—if you have any concerns about your own well-being or someone else’s, please don’t hesitate to speak with our team.

  This policy is grounded in trust, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to creating a positive, inclusive retreat experience. Thank you for contributing to a mindful and healthy environment for all.

7.Minimum group size

To ensure the retreat can take place as planned, we require a minimum of 8 confirmed participants. If this minimum is not met, we will notify all registered participants no later than 30 days before the retreat start date.

Sign up for the 5-night Psychotherapy Retreat in Sardinia

Facilitators

Sabine Tendas, HCPC, UKCP, CTA
Giovanni Felice Pace, HCPC, UKCP, PTSTA
Gill Dawson, Indepedent Psychotherapist

Price

£2400 £2040
until the end of June
Includes:

• Accommodation at Hotel Nicoletta – individual double room with en suite

• Full board, including nourishing meals and picnic lunches for excursions

• All transport for daily trips and therapeutic experiences throughout the retreat

• Group Airport transfers to and from the retreat location

• Daily psychotherapist-led sessions – including group work, art therapy, and dance and movement psychotherapy

• All art materials provided, including a personal journal to document your journey and reflections

• A special closing meal to celebrate the path you’ve walked together

• Post-retreat support – two online follow-up sessions with your group for ongoing integration

• And of course, the gift of the Sardinian sunshine (we hope!)

Date

20th to 25th of October 2025

Contact Us

This call is completely free and comes with no obligation to commit. It’s simply a space to connect, ask any questions you may have, and share what’s drawing you to this journey. We’ll be happy to listen to your intentions and offer any clarity or guidance you might need.