8-Day Mystic Heart Retreat: Rumi, Whirling & Inner Awakening in Turkey
8-Day Mystic Heart Retreat: Rumi, Whirling & Inner Awakening in Turkey
Konya, Türkiye
Up to 12 in group
September 23 - 30, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Heart-Centered Sisterhood : A sacred, welcoming space where women from all walks of life are held, honored, and heard.
- Deep Inner Work : Inner alignment, soul Alchemy, emotional liberation & heart purification circles, nervous system healing.
- Sacred Spiritual Practices : Divine remembrance , prayer, poetry, and presence meditation.
- Meaningful Arts : Sacred geometry, calligraphy, And whirling dance
- Sacred visits : Pilgrimages to Rumi’s Tomb & the Sanctuaries of Sufi Saints.
- Whirling Dervish Sema & Sufi Music Festival
- Transformative guidance : Transmute emotional wounds into wisdom
- Culinary Delights : Turkish food & sweets made with love.
About this Retreat
Imaan is an Integration Therapy Expert and Transformation Facilitator, devoted to guiding women through healing and soulful growth. A passionate seeker of spirituality, she finds inspiration in poetry, art, and writing. As the founder of Veiled Grace, she has created a sanctuary where women are empowered to thrive, deepening in faith, embodying purpose, and returning home to the sacred within.
Douniya is a travel expert and retreat curator based in New York City. Her journey has taken her across the globe, having lived in Morocco, China, Switzerland, and the United States. What began as a simple curiosity grew into a deep passion for meaningful travel and cultural connection.
Over the years, she has explored diverse cultures and landscapes, learning that true travel is less about distance and more about depth, immersing in experiences that nurture the soul. The Mystic Heart Retreat is a reflection of this philosophy: a space to slow down, reconnect within, and experience the beauty of a new land with intention.
Details of this retreat
By heartfelt request, our special Konya retreat is now open.
Are you a woman longing for an experience that speaks to the depths of your soul? And, that gently weaves together deep soul healing, divine remembrance, sacred spaces, vibrant culture, meaningful art, and the rich, earthy tastes of Turkey ?
Join us for this unforgettable immersion where every day is anchored in a spiritual theme, blending embodied healing, sacred expression, divine feminine alignment, and deep devotion.
Throughout this experience you will step into a heart centered sisterhood, do deep inner healing workshops, to release and align your heart and soul, enjoy sacred spiritual sites visits and culture, and evening gatherings around love, union, and music, Rumi's famous whirling dance and Poetry, and spiritual teaching.
Are you a woman longing for an experience that speaks to the depths of your soul? And, that gently weaves together deep soul healing, divine remembrance, sacred spaces, vibrant culture, meaningful art, and the rich, earthy tastes of Turkey ?
Join us for this unforgettable immersion where every day is anchored in a spiritual theme, blending embodied healing, sacred expression, divine feminine alignment, and deep devotion.
Throughout this experience you will step into a heart centered sisterhood, do deep inner healing workshops, to release and align your heart and soul, enjoy sacred spiritual sites visits and culture, and evening gatherings around love, union, and music, Rumi's famous whirling dance and Poetry, and spiritual teaching.
Schedule
Each day will be anchored in a spiritual theme, weaving together embodied healing, sacred expression, and deep connection to Rumi’s spiritual teachings, poetry & art. While exploring the sacred mystic land of Konya.
Morning:
• Breathwork, meditation, and heart-opening circles
• Traditional Turkish breakfast, tea, and group connection
• Contemplative visits and walks through mystic and historical sites
• Prayer time
Midday:
• Tea and savory sweets
• Inner reflection, personal contemplation, and rest
Afternoon:
• Sacred art workshops and inner work, including:
Sacred geometry, calligraphy, whirling dance, soul alchemy, emotional liberation & heart purification circles, nervous system healing, and more
• Prayer time
Evening:
• Dinner: Explore a variety of traditional Turkish dishes, handmade with love
• Prayer time
• Evening spiritual gatherings filled with divine remembrance, prayer, poetry, and expressions of the divine feminine ,accompanied by warm tea and savory Turkish delights
Morning:
• Breathwork, meditation, and heart-opening circles
• Traditional Turkish breakfast, tea, and group connection
• Contemplative visits and walks through mystic and historical sites
• Prayer time
Midday:
• Tea and savory sweets
• Inner reflection, personal contemplation, and rest
Afternoon:
• Sacred art workshops and inner work, including:
Sacred geometry, calligraphy, whirling dance, soul alchemy, emotional liberation & heart purification circles, nervous system healing, and more
• Prayer time
Evening:
• Dinner: Explore a variety of traditional Turkish dishes, handmade with love
• Prayer time
• Evening spiritual gatherings filled with divine remembrance, prayer, poetry, and expressions of the divine feminine ,accompanied by warm tea and savory Turkish delights
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Mystic heart retreat , Konya, Türkiye
Directions
Our retreat begins in Istanbul, Turkey.
Nearest International Airport:
Istanbul Airport (IST) : This is the primary and most convenient international hub.
Alternative Airport:
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) : Located on the Asian side of the city, this airport also serves both domestic and international flights.
Getting to the City:
From either airport, you can reach central Istanbul by:
Taxi : Available 24/7. Taxis from IST take about 40–60 minutes to the city center, depending on traffic. Average fare: $25–$35 USD.
Havaist Airport Shuttle Buses : Comfortable and affordable. These run frequently and stop in key areas like Sultanahmet, Taksim, and Kadıköy. Tickets cost around $4–$7 USD and take approximately 60–90 minutes.
We will share the exact meeting location in Istanbul prior to the retreat. If you'd like assistance choosing the best route or arranging transport, feel free to reach out, we’re happy to help!
Nearest International Airport:
Istanbul Airport (IST) : This is the primary and most convenient international hub.
Alternative Airport:
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) : Located on the Asian side of the city, this airport also serves both domestic and international flights.
Getting to the City:
From either airport, you can reach central Istanbul by:
Taxi : Available 24/7. Taxis from IST take about 40–60 minutes to the city center, depending on traffic. Average fare: $25–$35 USD.
Havaist Airport Shuttle Buses : Comfortable and affordable. These run frequently and stop in key areas like Sultanahmet, Taksim, and Kadıköy. Tickets cost around $4–$7 USD and take approximately 60–90 minutes.
We will share the exact meeting location in Istanbul prior to the retreat. If you'd like assistance choosing the best route or arranging transport, feel free to reach out, we’re happy to help!
Accommodation
Shared accommodation in a charming Turkish boutique hotel
Program Price
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Local food with adaption to guests special request.
What's Included
- 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS (ISTANBUL + KONYA)
- ✓ 7NIGHTS SHARED ACCOMMODATION (Double Occupancy): 1 NIGHT IN ISTANBUL + 6 NIGHTS IN KONYA
- ✓ ONE-WAY DOMESTIC FLIGHT: ISTANBUL → KONYA * DAILY BREAKFAST & DINNERS
- ✓ GROUND TRANSPORTATION WITHIN KONYA
- ✓ SACRED ART WORKSHOPS
- ✓ SEMAA (WHIRLING DERVISH) CEREMONIES
- ✓ EVENING GATHERINGS: SPIRITUALITY, MUSIC & SUFI POETRY
- ✓ DEEP HEALING WORKSHOPS
- ✓ SACRED WOMEN’S CIRCLE: MEDITATION, BREATHWORK & WOMB HEALING
- ✓ GUIDED MEDITATIONS & EMOTIONAL RELEASE JOURNEYS
- ✓ CREATIVE RITUALS: INTUITIVE ART, BODY MAPPING & JOURNALING
- ✓ GUIDED VISITS TO MUSEUMS, HISTORICAL & SPIRITUALLY SIGNIFICANT SITES
- ✓ ATTENDANCE AT THE SUFI MYSTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL
What's Not Included
- ❌ AIRFARE & VISA FEES
- ❌ TRAVEL / MEDICAL INSURANCE
- ❌ AIRPORT TRANSFERS TO/FROM HOTELS
- ❌ EXTRA MEALS
- ❌ ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES / SHOPPING