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Salt and Stone

Salt & Stone. June 1–8, 2027. Jávea (Xabia), Spain.

Seven days of yoga, swimming,  supported writing, guided hiking and sacred circle, for thirteen women.

Mornings begin with meditation and vinyasa. We write through the middle of the day. Afternoons go to the water or the headlands. Yin in the shade. Dinner outside. Circle at night.

A week dedicated to attention and astonishment.

June 1st-June 8th, 2027

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Essência:  Return to What Matters 

April 25th-May 2nd, 2026

A retreat for those yearning to return to their inner essence through the healing pathways of yoga, nature, community, and reflective writing. Essencia is Portuguese for essence, and centers the practices of stripping away excess, and reconnecting to what truly matters.

Wild View Retreat Center, Southern Portugal

(45 minutes from Farro airport) 

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You will not be managing anyone here.

  • BEING in the world of astonishment is our only work this week. We will practice the following in order to access our natural states of presence, peace and freedom:
    • Resetting the nervous system with hiking, walking, and nature-bathing on Spain's southern Mediterranean coast
    • Morning and evening yoga/embodiment practices to journey into self-inquiry and spacious opening of the physical and energetic body
    • Daily, optional writing and writing instruction for those seeking a deeper personal writing practice focused on archetypal memoir craft
    • Simple, healing and nourishing meals, hand-crafted and locally sourced 

 This unique, home-based retreat will anchor us in Mary Oliver's Instructions for Living a Life: 

Pay attention.

(Daily yoga, guided nature hikes, swimming and snorkeling in the pool or sea.)

 

Be astonished.

(Presence practices through Yin, Yoga Nidra, and Mindfulness meditation instruction.)

 

Tell about it. 

(Evening sacred circle for reflection and daily writing instruction and writing time.) 

 

Activities and Lodging

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What is included?
(Prices are per person.)
Prices include:
* Lodging and 3 meals each day with an emphasis on a light breakfast, Mediterranean salads for lunch, and a chef's locally, sourced family-style dinner.
* Daily yoga practices, morning and evening, including Yoga Nidra, mindfulness meditation, dancing, and singing.

*Both villas have pools, pool decks, and nooks for writing. They are right above the coastline, which you can walk down to and swim in the sea. 
* Optional writing classes will also be offered daily with archetypal memoir craft and development instruction

Double bed, private room, private bath

  • Located with great views yet in a private natural setting
  • Air conditioning installed for heating or cooling as needed
  • Wifi 
  • Towels provided
  • Only one available
$3399| Book my spot!
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Double/Full bed, shared room

  • Located with great views yet in a private natural setting
  • You have the bed to yourself; you're sharing the room with someone on the pullout
  • Air conditioning installed for heating or cooling as needed
  • Wifi 
  • Towels provided
  • Four available, three with ensuite bath
$2,899 | Book my spot!
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Single bed, shared room

  • Located with great views yet in a private natural setting
  • You have the bed to yourself; you're sharing the room with someone.
  • Air conditioning installed for heating or cooling as needed
  • Wifi 
  • Towels provided
  • Four available, one with ensuite bath
$2699 | Book my spot!

Pullout Sofa bed, shared room

  • Located with great views yet in a private natural setting
  • You have the bed to yourself; you're sharing the room with someone on the double/full
  • Air conditioning installed for heating or cooling as needed
  • Wifi 
  • Towels provided
  • Four available, three with ensuite bath
$2399 | Book my spot!

Testimonials

"Whatever you do, attend one of these writing and yoga retreats. I could not have crafted a more perfect, intentional experience."

-Daniela

 

I love the interplay of Kelly’s music, yoga and freedom within the yoga container -- there is something about her approach
that helps me deeply connect to my wild self aka my dancing hips and fluid motion. I also liked how we used some of Kelly’s prompts in Katie's writing hour.

-Gina

 

 

"This was absolutely perfect--the group of people, the space, the yoga, the writing--I am so excited for future offerings."

-Deborah

 

"Kelly’s work blew my mind over and over. Her story, dedication to the practice, and education oozed out at every
offering. I really enjoyed the energizing yoga practices that involved dynamic postures/breathwork and the
energetic backdrop/stories to the postures. She made me feel very welcome and comfortable just by being her. I
also appreciated the more specific offering she gave me one day at lunch referring to the throat chakra, which
has inspired me to explore this realm more thoroughly."

-Emily

What is NOT included:

  • Your round-trip flights.
  • Extra excursion day options (paddle board rental, private snorkel 4-hour boat trip, any shopping, meals in town, kayak rental, scuba rental.
  • Tips for teachers or food/support/cleaning staff.

Questions?

Want to chat?

Email Kelly directly for support: [email protected]