‘The Art of Letting Go’
Summer Retreat with Lia
June 6 -13 2026
Orgiva, Sierra Nevada,
Andalucia
A beautiful, meaningful and life enhancing week on our path to authenticity, bringing a deeper sense of meaning and purpose into our lives. This is the path of true mindfulness where we live fully in the present moment – joyfully, peacefully and filled with love. A time also to recognise and let go of past and future, recognising and releasing what blocks us in an atmosphere of safety and gentle holding. Discover more about how to live in a place of love, joy and peace whilst expanding our horizons, feeling free, light hearted and deeply connected.
Below here’s a message from Mary about the 2025 Retreat, ‘Love without Conditions’
Prices: £975 each shared bedroom, £1,375 single, £1,750 double, breakfast, lunch & dinner plus all sessions. One third deposit is payable on booking: £325 for shared rooms and £450 for single rooms. We will need the balance by 1st April 2026. Some generous Bursaries are available for those on lower incomes – please get in touch. Monthly savings plan also available.
Bookings and Enquiries with Lia: lia.ichooselove@gmail.com
The Venue: A wonderful estate filled with ancient trees, exotic plants and secret places to rest and relax when you need space and comfortable areas to sit with others, or chill out by the delightful pool. Accommodation is in four cottages spread around the grounds, each set in its own garden and shady patio with a private sitting room and kitchen. All for our exclusive use. We will have a choice of courtyard group sessions or indoor group time in the spacious lounge for enjoying uplifting teachings, great exercises and self-enquiry, meditation, singing, dance, sound healing, fun and laughter, silent times, long lazy afternoons and wonderful walks in nature from the door.
What to expect from your Retreat: A meaningful, satisfying time exploring enlightening themes connected with our choice to live in the now and let go of old feelings, thoughts and memories we really don’t need any more.. We will find out more about who we really are at the deepest level, sharing from our hearts in an atmosphere of love and acceptance. Time to blossom and grow whilst releasing what holds us back and connecting with our heart’s desire. Learning to find the authentic place of love within us whilst relaxing with like-minded people and enjoying laughter and a sense of freedom. Your inner child will love it!
Our Retreat Manager will again be my dear friend Verna, who many of you already know for her efficiency, sense of humour and all round likeableness (is that a word?)
Special Extras: On selected afternoons, Rebecca, who leads our wonderful dance and expressive movement session, will additionally offer her excellent Indian head massage. We will also have a masseuse for private sessions. Our principal group work will be in the mornings after breakfast till lunchtime, special activities before dinner and time to relax after dinner. Massage, pool time or general free time in the afternoons for personal space and reflection.
What to bring: It’s usually quite hot and sunny at this time of year, though there could be a little rain, so you need to pack all or some of the following: informal, comfy clothes, a swimsuit, sunglasses, suntan lotion or oil, toiletries, any personal medication, torch, travel clock, a sun hat, casual sandals and walking shoes and socks plus a lightweight, foldable rucksack. Also remember your mobile charger lead and an adapter plug for Spanish sockets. You don’t need to bring towels of any sort or soap. You may need anti-bug spray/lotion and please pack a cardigan/ jumper or jacket for evenings. Most airlines allow a small under the seat bag and a carry on case for only a little extra. You won’t need any bulky stuff. Please also bring a dedicated journal & pen, reading matter, a musical instrument if you have one, plus any art materials if you like to draw or paint. 
Travel to the Retreat Venue: You are requested to fly into Malaga Airport where there will be a private, air conditioned coach to take you to the Retreat Venue in Orgiva, about an hour and a half hours drive away, and back to the airport again. which will help to keep your journey as stress free as possible. Please check recommend flights with us before booking. Transfer costs will be approximately £30-35 per person each way and you will be met at the airport to ensure your comfortable journey. In the case of flight delays, the driver will keep in touch with us as contingency plans will be in place
Food preferences: Please be as relaxed as you can around your food preferences, unless, of course, it’s an essential health requirement. Let us know nearer the time if there is anything important the chef needs to be aware of. The cuisine is healthy, tasty vegetarian with lots of fruit, salads and fresh vegetables. If there are very specific food items you need, please bring them with you if transportable, as our range of specialist goods here is rather limited. A small surcharge may be necessary.
Money: In addition to your coach fares, you will need euros if you would like to have a one hour Massage at 57 euros, or a half hour Indian Head Massage from Rebecca at 30 euros, cash only. There will be a wide range of self-service teas and coffees available at all times. There are no shops nearby but we can obtain urgent items for you if needed. There may be some locally made items for sale at the venue.
Cancellations: If you unfortunately need to cancel your booking then the following conditions apply. If you cancel before 1st March 2026, we will refund all you have paid. After that date, the amount of the refund will depend on whether we can fill your place. If we can, we will refund the full amount paid, but, if not, we will retain the deposit. We will always endeavour to refund the maximum possible.
Meantime, we in Spain send you all our love and really look forward to another wonderful retreat with you. Lia and Verna xx