8-Day Personal Retreat for Grounding, Stillness & Inner Alignment in Brazil
8-Day Personal Retreat for Grounding, Stillness & Inner Alignment in Brazil
Garopaba, State of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Up to 2 in group
9 Days Package (8 nights)
Retreat Highlights
- Step away from daily routines and reconnect with your body, mind, and inner self in a peaceful natural setting. Time slows, senses sharpen, and your own rhythm can gently re-emerge.
- This retreat offers space for stillness, reflection, and grounding, with optional therapeutic support such as emotional process work, massage, osteopathy and more. Every experience is tailored to your needs, helping you restore energy, clarity, and balance.
- We are happy to assist retreat guests in six languages (English, Portuguese, Spanish, German, French, Italian)
About this Retreat
Maria, founder of the Retreat Center - AmanheSer- is a compassionate guide for those who feel stuck in life, ready to embrace change and explore the deeper layers of their personal journey. A trained therapist with over 30 years of experience, she specializes in body and trauma therapy, holistic bodywork, and other medical disciplines, and is closely connected with plant medicine. With gentle presence and expertise in emotional and embodied work, she helps uncover inner blockages, understand the origins of thought patterns and beliefs, and create lasting transformation. By delving within, participants find the clarity and courage to realign both inside and out, fostering sustainable, meaningful change.
José, is the founder of the Retreat Center AmanheSer, brings a lifetime of experience as a therapist, with a deep background in body, trauma, and holistic therapies. Guided by a love of music, he integrates sound, rhythm, and melody into his work, helping participants access presence, release tension, and reconnect with their inner selves. His approach is grounded, intuitive, and creative—supporting each guest to uncover limiting patterns, explore their personal journey, and cultivate lasting transformation. At the heart of his work is the belief that inner harmony awakens outer clarity, and that healing can be experienced through both the body and the soul.
Details of this retreat
Modern life often brings people into a state of constant functioning, moving through days on autopilot, carrying emotional overload and feeling increasingly disconnected from themselves.
At AmanheSer, we create space to step out of this pattern. Space to slow down, breathe more deeply and return to a more natural sense of aliveness.
Our tailored individual retreats are designed for deep personal alignment. Each experience is fully adapted to your needs, your story and your current state. Because no two nervous systems, life paths or inner processes are the same.
Through guided presence, embodiment practices, time in nature, reflection and supportive 1:1 accompaniment, we focus on creating the conditions for regulation, rest and reconnection.
This is not about fixing or forcing change. It is about allowing the system to settle, so clarity, presence and vitality can emerge in a natural and sustainable way.
We can accompany you in different languages, including English, German, Portuguese, Spanish, French, and Italian, so you can feel fully at ease in the language that is most natural for you.
If you feel called to step out of constant activation and into a more present, honest, and embodied way of being, we invite you to reach out and explore a tailored retreat experience with us.
At AmanheSer, we create space to step out of this pattern. Space to slow down, breathe more deeply and return to a more natural sense of aliveness.
Our tailored individual retreats are designed for deep personal alignment. Each experience is fully adapted to your needs, your story and your current state. Because no two nervous systems, life paths or inner processes are the same.
Through guided presence, embodiment practices, time in nature, reflection and supportive 1:1 accompaniment, we focus on creating the conditions for regulation, rest and reconnection.
This is not about fixing or forcing change. It is about allowing the system to settle, so clarity, presence and vitality can emerge in a natural and sustainable way.
We can accompany you in different languages, including English, German, Portuguese, Spanish, French, and Italian, so you can feel fully at ease in the language that is most natural for you.
If you feel called to step out of constant activation and into a more present, honest, and embodied way of being, we invite you to reach out and explore a tailored retreat experience with us.
Schedule
A fixed program is not suitable for this retreat because the focus is on your individual needs, pace, and inner rhythm. Rather than following a rigid schedule, you are invited to move through the day in a way that feels natural and restorative for you. While there are points of reference, such as mealtimes, even these can be agreed upon flexibly, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the retreat experience without pressure.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
AmanheSer Retreat Centre, Garopaba, State of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Directions
The nearest airport is Florianopolis (FLN) . From there, the retreat can be reached by bus, taxi, or via our pick-up service.
For a seamless and relaxed arrival to our Retreat Center, we are happy to arrange a private pick-up for you. Simply share your flight details with us in advance, and we will take care of the transfer to and from the retreat center, allowing you to arrive with ease and without logistical concerns.
If you have any questions about your journey or need support with planning your arrival, we are always happy to assist.
For a seamless and relaxed arrival to our Retreat Center, we are happy to arrange a private pick-up for you. Simply share your flight details with us in advance, and we will take care of the transfer to and from the retreat center, allowing you to arrive with ease and without logistical concerns.
If you have any questions about your journey or need support with planning your arrival, we are always happy to assist.
Accommodation
Imagine a place where time slows down and the ocean breeze carries away the noise of everyday life. Our center is intentionally designed as a sanctuary that honours your personal journey while offering the warmth of a conscious community. Here, you will find spacious communal terraces that invite shared laughter, deep reflections and meaningful connections with like-minded souls. Yet, whenever you feel the call to turn inward, your privacy is fully protected. Every corner of this land is crafted to help you unplug, breathe deeply and reconnect with your true essence in perfect harmony with nature. The Cozy Cabin – Simplicity & Connection Step into a world of mindful simplicity. Nestled gently among the lush greenery, this inviting cabin is a warm haven for those wishing to strip away the distractions of modern life. It’s a space designed for deep rest, where you can fall asleep to the sounds of nature and wake up feeling grounded. Just a few steps away through a small nature path, you will find our beautifully designed sanitary pavilion. Seamlessly integrated into the landscape, it offers separate, private spaces for women and men, allowing you to refresh your body while remaining fully immersed in the soothing embrace of the nature. The Ocean-View Chalet – Stillness & Seclusion Perched gracefully apart from the rest of the center, this charming chalet is your private island of peace. Whether you arrive alone to find your inner voice or as a couple to share a sacred space, this chalet offers the luxury of nature, stillness and ocean view. Wrap yourself in a blanket, step onto your private veranda, and let your eyes wander across the sea view. This is a place dedicated to slowing down, where the rhythm of the waves dictates your day and the comfort of a private bathroom allows you to fully surrender to your personal retreat. The Clay House Suite – Grounding & Natural Luxury Experience the ancient healing power of living in harmony with the earth. Built from natural clay, this unique suite offers an unparalleled indoor climate that breathes with nature, keeping you perfectly cool by day and cozy by night. The gentle, minimalist design and the plush double bed create a deeply grounding atmosphere. It’s the perfect sanctuary for a single seeker or a couple looking for restorative sleep, quiet contemplation and a profound sense of being held by the gentle rhythms of the surroundings.
Cozy Cabin with Shared Bathroom This inviting cabin offers a warm and comfortable space, perfect for those seeking simplicity and connection. Nestled among the natural surroundings, it shares a nearby sanitary building The cabin provides a serene spot to rest, reflect, and enjoy a calm, personal retreat within the natural surroundings.
Private Suite in a Clay House Your serene space, perfect for one person or a couple A unique retreat experience awaits in this suite within a charming clay house. With an ideal room climate and a cozy double bed, it accommodates a single guest or a couple. The suite combines natural materials and gentle design to create a calm, grounding atmosphere—perfect for restful sleep, quiet reflection, and harmonizing with the soothing rhythm of the surroundings.
Chalet with Private Bathroom Designed for a single guest or a couple, this charming chalet offers generous space and a private balcony with a serene sea view. Nestled somewhat apart from the other buildings, it provides a quiet, intimate setting—perfect for slowing down, finding stillness, and allowing yourself to fully retreat into the rhythm of the surroundings.
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Sustainability & Wellbeing
Our retreat center is fully energy self-sufficient, with electricity generated entirely from solar power. Each day, we strive to use natural resources mindfully, honoring the delicate balance of the environment. Wastewater passes through a gentle, natural filtration system before safely returning to the earth.
To care for nature and your well-being, we provide homemade organic soaps, free from synthetic additives and completely biodegradable. Out of respect for
Our retreat center is fully energy self-sufficient, with electricity generated entirely from solar power. Each day, we strive to use natural resources mindfully, honoring the delicate balance of the environment. Wastewater passes through a gentle, natural filtration system before safely returning to the earth.
To care for nature and your well-being, we provide homemade organic soaps, free from synthetic additives and completely biodegradable. Out of respect for
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
In our Conscious Kitchen, we provide two nourishing meals and a wholesome snack between them each day. Every dish is freshly prepared, entirely vegan, and made with organic ingredients wherever possib
What's Included
- • Stay in a private room or chalet, chosen according to your preference
- • Two healthy, freshly prepared meals per day, plus nourishing snacks, tea and water available throughout the day
- • A welcoming arrival session and a gentle closing session to frame your retreat experience
- • Daily meditation practices
- • Somatic embodiment sessions to support grounding and presence
- • 3 Private 1:1 integration session (therapeutic or supportive guidance)
- • One body-based “listening” massage session
- • Guided excursion in nature
- • A pre-arrival online video call to support your preparation, answer questions, and help you plan your stay
What's Not Included
- • Travel to and from the Retreat Center
- • Travel insurance
- • Optional excursions and activities
- • Additional therapeutic sessions (we would be happy to tailor an additional package to your needs)
- If you have any questions or would like to plan additional experiences, we will be happy to assist you. Guests are welcome to request an extended stay, subject to availability.
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