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Ishtar's retreats abroad. details of more planned retreats for Egypt and Goa  coming soon.
Next one .....
Goddess Retreat  In Andalusian Spain!
Dance, Healing ,Creativity & Personal Growth
'Becoming your Divine Archetype' 
SEPTEMBER  9-13th  2010
£500 Inclusive! (Apart from flights)
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 A life affirming experience available to everyone.
 No conscious artistic or dancing ability necessary  Women and men welcome.
`A switch is flipped on as I actually begin to understand and even revel in my female power......  realising that that I have been well and truly inspired. l set off early on my journey home with wonderful a sense of empowerment, new companions; a heightened sense self-awareness and a stirring inner goddess.'
Kindred Spirit March /April 2010
"A fab balance between retreat and pure unadulterated fun!"
Pam Wilde- Business improvement manager.
£50 deposit secures place
We will use as our tools ,- Dance, meditation, visualization, gentle questioning, story telling , writing  art and ritual. Each day will have  a varied dynamic  agenda. You will learn to reprogram your self to transform into the person you instinctively know you could be. Easily, in a way that will feel like enjoyment. These methods are assessable to all people, including the most and least intellectual/creative.
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 Ishtar will host  dance /goddess/ workshops as well as involving psychological process for self discovery and personal empowerment. We will also have local Spanish teachers coming to teach traditional Flamenco dance. Day trips to the Cultural centre of Granada including the mind blowing Alhambra. Trip to Arabic style spa (Hammam). Professional psychotherapist Bobby Longman will also deliver an informative and experiential Goddess workshop that includes elements from Voodoo, Catholicism and psychotherapy. See Ishtar's biography

"......Ishtar took us on some amazing emotional journeys which freed our psychological blockages and took us back to our original child like nature."

With love,Una xxx Una Hegarty 'Holistic therapist

What is included

All workshops/art resources,workbook, three delicious gourmet vegetarian meals a day.Tea /coffee /soft drinks. Accommodation sharing luxury yurts,(with beds) Towels. Use of swimming pool.

Flights from the UK are around £100. (Ishtar can arrange for you.)
To Book or enquire about retreat click here
Men and women welcome,
 
".I thought all your workshops were well planned and put together. Very interesting, informative and challenging. The  dance classes excellent, as always. You put a lot of hard work and energy into every aspect of that retreat, and it showed! I also found it excellent value for money! I must also mention what a lovely group of people! That made the whole experience for me particularly enjoyable.
Never having done this type of retreat before, I was a bit worried whether or not I would like it. In fact, I loved it! I found it to be informative, challenging and a great deal of fun. It puts a smile on my face thinking what a good time I had.In fact pencil me in for next year I'd love to go again !"
Mandy Morgan (Barber)
Ishtar took us on a Spiritual Trip, through the exploration of the Goddess within us. Surrounded by a mountainous setting in rural Spain, with fantastic catering and the company of good people, we were able to relax and fully connect with the positive energies around us.....for more click

The retreat centre is situated in a large,secluded valley, overlooked by striking mountains fruit and nut trees and a massive expanse of sky. The surroundings provides excellent opportunities for walking, with an extensive network of tracks through the surrounding olive groves. The Sierra Sur is a stunning, unspoilt and little known area, where you can really escape from the busy tourism of many other mountain ranges.

"The retreat did me good because it was a fun and interesting holiday in good company and I now feel I can make a start on getting back to my normal lifestyle. The trance dance gave me a sense of strength and tranquility, which is still with me. "Debby Morgan solicitor


The venue

Cortijo Vadillo is also situated on the original route of the Caliphs, which was taken by the Moorish kings of centuries past and which links up the Moorish castles in the surrounding area. Alcala la Real has a stunning castle, fortress and church of particular historical interest to be explored, and during the summer months myths and legends are retold in the castle grounds.

When I hurt my foot and was unable to dance (just before attending the retreat) I thought that I would just be sunbathing. However a lot of the work was about psychological process and empowerment games. I feel I benifited greatly from this. I have felt great since the Goddess retreat. I never realised that I had no time to assses what is going on in my life. In the presence of really nice people I have had the space to develop my goals and plans for the future. I am pleased to say the changes are affecting my life in very meaningful ways. I have lost a lot of weight and have had some very prestigious busness proposals.

Jeannie Woodbridge (Fashion designer)

 

Airport transfers from Malaga. Where possible everyone will travel together .

International participants you can book flights to Granada or Malaga. airport transferes will be arranged.( You may arrive earlier if more convenient. contact Ishtar to discuss your needs.)

Ish, I just want to say a big thank you for organising such an amazing experience..I cannot put into words how great I feel after it all...You are amazing.....and so was everyone in the group... Carole Gould (financial advisor.)  

BOOKING/ENQUIRY FORM

Discover-
The sensuality and beauty of Aphrodite, the power and magic of Isis, the pure love of Kuan Yin. Lakshimi who sees the spirit that lives in the material world and gives to all those who humbly ask. The forgiveness and unconditional love of the Catholic 'Our Lady' and the eroticism and wisdom of her sister Mary Magdeline. The shapshifting of the Morrigan.The warrior spirit of Durga and Ishtar. The purifying aspects of Kali, the primal nurturing of the Venus of Wilendorph. See the reality of oneness between the dark and light sides, through the love of Demeter and Persphone.

Read detailed review by Lilith

 "I am infinitely more open now I am touched by the experience and have made a strong connection to others."
Pam Business improvement manager.
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" I have had a fabulous time at Ishtar's retreat. the work we have done has benefited me tremendously. I feel more confident nd connected to my inner self. It has been a transformational journey for me in many ways..."
Lina Lubertino Holistic therapist. www.greenroomswirral.co.uk
 
", I loved all the activities , in particular the sacred art of belly dance with a fire theme, performing our dances with masks around a fire we had all made in such a magical location was amazing... "
Debby Sutton councillor and healer 
"I feel so incredibly lucky to have had the chance to participate in this adventure ,it has nourished my soul and my body..."Gissella ,Student.

 "An excellent five days exploring personal mythology and connecting with the natural environment. Brilliant setting, food and company. The dance, yoga and Jungian

symbolism workshops made this a brilliant way to get away from the tidal forces of modern life."

Alan Jones Psychiatric nurse/Mental health consultant.

 We can sit outside and relax in the knowledge that we will not be overlooked in this remote location ,as we make our outdoor fires and engage in healing outside activities.
 

 
This retreat has been one of the most positive life changing events I have ever exerienced-It couldn't’ have been better