Together, we return home
A soul journey from the coast of Ghana to the green hills of Aburi
April 29th - May 7th 2027
A homecoming
of the soul
Our journey begins by the ocean, where we spend two nights, connecting and arriving fully in Ghana. From there, we travel together to the green heart of Aburi, where the deeper retreat experience unfolds.
Through inner work, movement, dance, meditation, and other experiences rooted in connection and intention, we create space for you to return to your essence: back to the body, back to the heart, back to yourself.
Together, we move between depth and lightness, stillness and celebration, release and joy. Held within a warm and intentional community, you are invited to soften, reconnect with your spirit and ancestors, and remember the wisdom already living within you.
Depth and Joy
This retreat is designed to guide you deeply inward, while equally inviting joy, pleasure and connection.
Ghana teaches us that joy can coexist with the depths of life. It carries a powerful energy of connection, spirit, rhythm, community, and aliveness.
Here, healing is not separate from joy. Music, dance, ceremony, nature, and togetherness are deeply woven into daily life, reminding us that healing can be both profound and joyful.
Through our program, we invite you into a deeply transformative journey where every emotion, experience, and part of yourself is welcome.
For who
A soul-based calling
This retreat is for those who feel the call.
A soul-based calling beyond roots, age, background, or gender.
It is for those who wish to heal in community, through West African wisdom.
Whether it is an ancestral homecoming, or a homecoming of the soul that only Ghana can awaken. It is for those who wish to experience Ghana with guidance, emotionally, spiritually, and energetically held. We gather as a diverse group: local Ghanaians, people from the diaspora, Europeans, and others from around the world who feel this call.
Together, we return home.
Experience
You do not need to have dance experience, be flexible, artistic, spiritually trained, or have experience with any of the practices we offer. We use movement, yoga, meditation, art and dance as tools for healing and connection. You are invited to come exactly as you are.
Meet the Hosts
This journey is held by a team of experienced, professional, and passionate facilitators.
Together, we guide the retreat with care, intention, and deep presence.
Guest teachers
Cica is a passionate yoga and dance teacher based in Ghana. She carries a deep yoga practice, trained in India and Bali, shaped by years of integrated teaching experience. Her dance classes are rooted in joy, weaving in contemporary Ghanaian styles like azonto in a playful and accessible way. @alexandra_cica
Issaka and NII Quao are experienced traditional dancers and drummers from Ghana. They are part of the Accra‑based dance group Salamta. The dance and music they perform and teach carry the rich cultural heritage of the Ga people of Ghana.
What this journey offers
Every part of the retreat is intentionally designed to support your process, deepen your connection, and guide you back to your essence.
Together, we travel from the mind back into the heart.
What is included?
Retreat experience
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An intentionally curated 5-day retreat experience with transformative sessions and joyful healing practices. You are invited to meet yourself fully, through a deep journey inward. Through guided emotional release, reflective practices, and moments of stillness, there is space to process, soften, and restore — all at your own pace.
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We work beyond the physical body, entering the energetic and spiritual layers of your being. Through energy cleansing, restoration of the energetic body, ancestral connection, we create space for alignment, release, and remembrance.
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In Ghana, we are reminded of the power of ceremony — and we honor this deeply. We open and close the retreat with intentional rituals, creating a sacred container for your journey. These ceremonies are more than symbolic moments; they are opportunities to make a deep commitment to your self.
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The body holds what the mind cannot always process. Through somatic movement, meditation, dance, and yoga, we gently reconnect to the body and allow emotions to move and integrate. This is where feeling becomes flow, and healing becomes embodied.
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In Ghana, depth and joy naturally exist side by side. As we move through inner work, there is also space for lightness, connection, and celebration. Joy is not separate from the healing process — it lives within it. In dance, in shared moments, in laughter, and simply in being, joy becomes medicine.
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Throughout the retreat, you will be guided through a range of creative and healing practices, including:
Movement & Meditation sessions
Traditional Ghanaian dance workshop
Contemporary Ghanaian Dance workshop
Painting workshop
Constellation work
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The retreat takes place by the ocean and on peaceful preserved land. Together, we will visit a waterfall and spend time immersed in the stillness and beauty of the natural environment — allowing the land itself to support the healing process.
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Equally important is the space in between. Moments of rest, silence, and connection with nature allows everything to land. This is where the experience integrates — softly, naturally, and deeply.
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Guided by experienced facilitators and professionals, we create a space where you can safely go deep, soften, and open fully. This retreat is an invitation to reconnect with yourself, your body, your spirit, and the wisdom that already lives within you.
Accomodation package
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2 nights at Kokrobite Garden, nestled along Ghana's coastline, followed by 5 nights at The Tree House in Aburi, surrounded by lush greenery, birdsong and fresh mountain air. Together, these two locations offer a journey from the vibrant energy of the ocean to the peaceful stillness of the forest.
We collaborate with these trusted local accommodation partners to host you throughout your retreat experience.
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Daily brunch and dinner include nourishing dishes from the Ghanaian cuisine. Each meal is thoughtfully aligned with the program, using ingredients freshly harvested from the garden or sourced locally. Between meals, light and healthy snacks are available throughout the day.
Most meals are prepared by the great in-house chefs at our accommodation partners. Throughout the journey, we will also share a few special dining experiences beyond the retreat grounds
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All transfers throughout the retreat are included, from your arrival at Kotoka International Airport to Kokrobite, onward to Aburi, and back to the airport at the end of the journey. As well as our waterfall excursion.
Your stay
Kokrobite garden
The tree house Aburi
The Tree House invites you to slow down, reconnect and fully immerse yourself in the retreat experience. Lovingly held by hosts Yao and Adwoa, this peaceful sanctuary offers the perfect setting for rest, reflection and transformation.
Nestled along Ghana's vibrant coastline, Kokrobite Garden offers a peaceful space to arrive, exhale, and ease into the rhythm of retreat life. Surrounded by tropical greenery and just moments from the ocean, it is the perfect place to ground, connect, and begin your journey.
Your investment
The total investment for this journey is made up of the retreat fee and an accommodation package of your choice. Therefore, your final investment will depend on the room category you choose. The accommodation package is paid directly to our local accommodation partner
Mawu retreat investment
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This includes the full retreat program, all workshops, guidance and excursion.
Accomodation package
Choose the room option that best suits your needs. All accommodation packages include 2 nights at Kokrobite Garden and 6 nights at The Tree House in Aburi. As well as all transfers and meals by in-house chefs
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€510
Simple, private room with ensuite bathroom. Located on ground level.
Total estimated investment
(retreat fee + accomodation package)€1500 + €510 = €2010
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Private room with a private balcony. Shared bathroom or private bathroom option available
Total estimated investment
(retreat fee + accomodation package)shared bathroom:
€1500 + €550 = €2050Private bathroom:
€1500 + €670 = €2170
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€790
A private room with en-suite bathroom and an an infinity balcony overlooking the tree house garden.
Total estimated investment
(retreat fee + accomodation package)
€1500 + €790 = €2290 -
€830
Our most spacious accommodation option, offering extra room to unwind.
Total estimated investment
(retreat fee + accomodation package)€1500 + €830 = €2330
How booking works
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Secure your spot
Secure your place with a deposit of €500. Or with the total retreat fee.
Once received, your place in the retreat is reserved and you'll receive a welcome email with all next steps.
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Reserve your accomodation
You will receive a direct booking link from our accomodation partner for your stay. From there, you'll be able to select your preferred room and complete your accommodation booking.
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Prepare for your journey
After transfering the final retreat balance it is time to start preparing for your travel. We'll support you with practical preparations, including flights, visa requirements, vaccinations, a group check-in call and any questions you may have before departure and
Voices of the retreat
A heartfelt thank you to our participants for sharing pieces of their journey. Some experiences go beyond words, and yet they captured them so beautifully.
