A SENSORY JOURNEY
Come join us on the magical island of Corsica awakening our five senses and connecting to nature and self through creativity, food and movement. We will be following the rhythm of the sun and sea with sunrise yoga, mindfulness meditations, wild food foraging, outdoor explorations, intention art and vibrant nutritious food creations. The retreat schedules flow of events promises to be gentle, engaging, educational and delicious with a sprinkling of adventure.
Wednesday 8 June – Sunday 12 June 2021
Language spoken English
Yoga suitable for beginners + / 10 participants Max
“Lose your mind and come to your senses.” Fritz Perls
HIGHLIGHTS
Daily yoga and meditation – Nature inspired art and journaling
Cooking classes and recipe creations – Sensory experience tea tasting
Seasonal and wild food demos – Communal meal creation sessions – Wild beauty and flower crowns – Mellow golden sunny days and crisp fireside evenings
Picnics, foraging and harvesting – Mountain and beach excursions – Beautiful wholesome – healthy meals and botanical drinks – Airport/Ferry transfers (Figari airport only)
INVITATION
We invite you to come and discover the Corsican Maquis through the eyes of wild food expert Roushanna Gray who will be joining us from South-Africa on this delicious, exclusive retreat. There are many similarities vegetation wise between the Corsican “Maquis” and the Western Capes “Fynbos” which makes this the perfect combination. This five day retreat is all about tuning into the natural flow of things.
Set in a wonderland of mystical mountains and turquoise seas, we will explore the floral Spring landscapes and embark on an earth scented adventure through food, art and movement. This experience will leave you nourished, reconnected to the abundance of nature and rejuvenated in mind, body and spirit. The day of arrival after settling and introductions, we will gather together with herb tea and flower treats for our first activity – to each create our own unique journals. This magical book bound by golden thread will eventually be a weaving together of our adventures at the end of this special retreat – of memories and moments, recipes, found objects, new friends, pressed botanical art, dreams, stories and photos. These handmade journals will be our own individual guides to capture this moment in time and preserve our experiences, which may be uncorked and savoured whenever we feel the need to tap back into this space once back in the normal routine of our busy lives.
BENEFITS
This retreat will allow you to step away from the fast-paced life of the busy modern world and slow down, breathe, and reconnect to the joy, wonder and simplicity of all that nature provides. Also learning more about natures edible wonders and the creativity that can blossom from spending time with Roushanna and Destination Namaste on the Magical, wild and undiscovered Island of Corsica. This will be a real down to earth, nature inspired experience, creating and providing a positive and nurturing space for you to open up to a deeper connection to the earth, the elements, your senses and yourself.
About Roushanna
Founder of Veld and Sea, Roushanna Gray is a wild food innovator and avid forager. She teaches adults and children about wild edible foods through immersive experiences, connection and creativity. Inspired by the local edible indigenous plant availability, she has been experimenting with the exciting flavours and diversity of wild plants for over ten years. The wide range of delicious and nutritious culinary offerings from the beautiful inter-tidal rock pools along the coastline also play a major role in her cooking classes and workshops. Her website : http://www.veldandsea.com
PROGRAM – MOON AND MOUNTAINS
DAY 1– FLOWERS
15h Flower tea and homemade cakes, introductions and settling in
Nature inspired journal workshop
Dinner – Sharing platters created by Roushanna
Welcoming circle, wild herbal facial steam and tea tasting ceremony
DAY 2 – EARTH
8h Breakfast
Introduction to land foraging and seasonal flavour
A “Taste your Walk” nature exploration in the mountainside
Cooking class and lunch preparation (optional participation for guests)
Lunch
Down time
Botanical drinks and nature journaling session indoors by the fire
Yoga
Dinner
DAY 3 – THE SEA
Breakfast
Beach exploration and coastal forage introduction
Swimming, beach meditation, exploration and picnic on the beach / Lunch creation and seaweed facials at the villa
down time
Nature journaling and meditation
Yoga
Dinner
DAY 4 – FIRE
Breakfast
Outing to a local veg garden for lunch ingredients harvest and herb gathering.
Cooking class with local, seasonal and wild foods
Lunch
Downtime
Flower crown creations and mandala plant art
Yoga
Dinner
Fire stories, closing circle, music and botanical cocktails
DAY 5 – HEART
Herbal teas and semi morning fast till brunch time
Meditation and Yoga
Brunch
Art Collage
14h Retreat close
Starting Rate 1200 € for a single bed in a shared room
This unique retreat will take place in a charming private villa, in the South of the Island close to Porto-Vecchio (Figari airport). Rates are all inclusive (excluding flights) and airport transfers from Figari/airport or the Port of Porto-Vecchio are also included. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at destination.namaste@gmail.com
SEE YOU IN CORSICA!
This is going to be Magic!