Awaken on an African Adventure
May 31st – June 13th, 2023
Zambia, Africa
The sweet smell of the African Savannah fills the air as the hum of the timeless veld awakens your senses. The dust falls gently from your feet as foot follows in front of foot.The clicks of a now familiar language, once foreign to your ears, gives you pause for thought as you stop and look around – finding yourself in the moment
Home and the life you left behind feel a thousand miles away and there’s a voice inside that tells you, you’re right where you were always meant to be. It’s the same voice that brought you here…that started first as a whisper, lost between deadlines and commitments, commutes and living for others…and then, with each passing day, it became a voice that sounded more and more like who you always were, and that led you to this moment right here, right now.
Your eyes look down at your dusty feet again as you continue walking through the timeless veld. You feel a deep gratitude being so close to the earth, experiencing wild, wonderful Africa. You feel an even deeper gratitude opening up to new life and possibilities you had never imagined before.
When you walk away… after 14 days of laughter, adventure, fireside conversations, introspection, peace and soul-searching in the Zambian wilderness energized and invigorated, you’ll find home the same as you left it. It will be you that has changed.
You will have become more. You will understand more, feel more…and your eyes will be more open to the world around you and the power and purpose of your life within it. So you can make the most of every opportunity that awaits you on the path ahead with the tools at hand to make the most of them.More than this, you’ll find your path accompanied by the friends you made… somewhere you never expected.
Trip Tuition: Double occupancy $10,395, Single occupancy $11,595. Deposit $1500.00 will hold your space. Balance due March 15th, 2023
Escape with the Divine
August 20th – 25th, 2023
VIP Extension Aug 25th – 28th
Olympic National Park, Washington
Experience A Course in Miracles, a beloved masterpiece of spiritual literature within the magnificent landscape of Olympic National Park. Imagine the rare opportunity to stay in charming historic cottages surrounded by rainforest greens and a lake of dark glacial blue. A waterfall is heard in the distance, just down the forest path.
The feeling of elation grows day by day, as your spiritual awareness expands. You practice the art of miracles with mighty companions before resting on the forest floor for a sound bath amongst the living giants. The Voice of the Holy Spirit becomes crystal clear. You have been heard, and you can hear.
You gather with others each morning to enjoy lessons and guided meditations on the shores of Lake Crescent, once home to numerous native tribes of the Pacific Northwest. This sacred land beckons you to release the shadows of your ego to live in harmony with the Divine – to trust, to have the courage to follow your deepest guidance. Mount Storm King towers above, reminding you of your magnificence mirrored in the vastness of the landscape.
In between powerful ACIM Core Concept Sessions with your teacher, you journey with friends to the crashing shores of the Pacific, where driftwood the size of whales speaks to the playful side of you. You hike to Sol Duc Falls, delighting in the rainbows swirling in the mist. You return that evening to a hearty meal before a campfire and ACIM reflection time. You walk home under the stars with your cabinmates, lighter, joyful. You feel a deep sense of peace.
When your VIP adventure to Lake Quinault Lodges begins, you know you are going to travel even deeper into your soul. One-on-one coaching at the gorgeous Lake Quinault Lodge. Hikes with your teacher, just the two of you. Evening saunas, gatherings fireside before dinner, and moments of miracles and grace fill your days! You will be back, but for now it’s a sacred adventure you almost want to keep to yourself.
Trip Tuition: Standard Double Occupany $4497 until August 10th. Single occupancy supplement $1297. Deposit $600 will hold your space.
Optional VIP: Single occupancy Fireplace Suite $3197. Double Occupancy $2697. Deposit $300 will hold your space.
Pleasure & Prosperity Venus Activation
September 17th – 27th, 2023
Sicily, Italy
If you’re a heart centered woman of influence, ready to blow the lid off the cauldron and be in your full potency, so you can create whatever you want in business and in love —then join us for this life lasting, powerful transformational adventure in Sicily, as you activate, liberate and unleash your inner Venus… Goddess of Pleasure and Prosperity.
Finally, a place where you can let it all out! Finally a place where you can fully be yourself! Finally… you experiencing you in the way you know you can! You’re not too big or too much here. You can relax, taking up your full space.
Imagine 11 days and nights in the exclusive company of a small group of brilliant women who see and embrace you for who you really are. Coaches, mentors, artists, healers, together you are rising, becoming more and more actualized!
Imagine starting your day with a swim in our glorious pool surrendering to the water’s embrace. Or going for a stroll in your private villa park, succulents all around you, and the scent of vibrant spring blossoms. Maybe you lounge on the rooftop patio breathing in the magnificence before you… the Tyrrhenian Sea. This is the Divinity you experience. The essence of Venus is everywhere.
Here breath and dance are your medicine. Women’s wisdom is your expansion. You will dance and breathe away the density of what no longer serves you. You will feel more deeply connected to your body and the sacredness of it. You will ignite new expression within your creative life force energy. You will discover the power and wisdom of your Sacred Pleasure & Prosperity Blueprint® so you can experience a new level of spiritually aligned Prosperity & Pleasure in the work you bring to the world, in your expression, and with all your relationships starting with self, for years to come.
Our home base for 9 of the nights will be a magical Villa with feminine curves of architecture, a glorious oversized pool, and private sitting areas for each of the bedrooms. This Goddess Temple is located on Vulcanello at the tip of Vulcano Island. Surrounded by a large well-kept garden with evergreens, flowers and plants and our own private park with pines, eucalyptuses, succulents, a small vineyard, an orchard and a vegetable garden. We will spend a full day and night in Lipari where we will savor a spa day at the most exquisite spa with walls of cave like formations, explore the city, shop, and enjoy a night of fine dining.
We will have a boat excursion, starting with a swim in the the pool of Venus, explore magnificent rock structures of the Aeolian islands, wander the Island of Panarea and its labyrinth and gardens filled with olive trees, palm groves and radiant blossoms. Then we will witness the active volcano of Stromboli by night from our boat.
Is living in Portugal for You?
September 16th – 27th, 2023
Lisbon, Portugal
If you’re an adventurous & Inquiring soul who’s been wondering about living in Portugal,Then join us in this delightful exploration, where you’ll quiet your mind, get clear on your needs and values, and determine if Portugal is the dream for you!
Taking a deep breath, you’re awestruck as your eyes meet the view of the Tagus river beyond the red roof tops and cathedrals of Alfama, the oldest neighborhood in Lisbon. The strong, nutty aroma of coffee wafts up from the kiosk next to the Miradouro de Santa Luzia, making you feel alive in a new way. As you take in the near view of winding cobblestone streets, you listen to your guide sharing about the long, rich history and culture of Portugal, and you know you’re right where you are meant to be.
How exciting would it feel to confidently grab life by the horns and explore how you want to live yours? On this retreat to Portugal through the enriching experiences you will be a part of, you will connect with your vision, so that you can confidently consider a move without feeling weighed down by doubts and what ifs.
If you haven’t left your heart in Aveiro (the Venice of Portugal), on the way to Porto, you might just leave it here. Or it will feel so thrilling to be staying in an ecological reserve area, surrounded by olive trees and vineyards in Evora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the heart of the region of Alentejo, a gem that is considered one of the most livable cities in Portugal.
With our own private guide and local area experts we will explore the Alfama gastronomy, architecture and Tagus river with a private evening sail. Then on to the Estoril coast in the most emblematic district in Lisbon. From there we will head to the countryside to visit the medieval towns of Ericeira and Obidos. We will walk past exuberant palaces, monasteries and churches in Evora, which is considered the capital of Alentejo, where we will taste the traditional cuisine and famous Alentejo wines. Our exploration continues to the impressively restored village of Monsaraz. Continuing to Tomar and Coimbra for more local gastronomy and abundant history.
A boat trip through Aveiro, the Venice of Portugal, with its large network of canals will be a treat before we continue to Porto with its panoramic viewpoints. After visiting the Douro Valley we will visit two of the most beautiful cities in Portugal, Braga and Guimaraes which are filled with iconic landmarks.
Are you ready to get curious about life in Portugal and explore with like minded people?
Trip Tuition: Double occupancy $5997, (per person, sharing a room, 2 twin beds) Single occupancy $7197, Deposit $500 (non- refundable, applied to total trip cost)
Early bird special offers $700 savings and is limited to 5 spots and first come first serve. Ends March 15th, 2023 or when sold out.
Beyond Doubt
September 18th – 23rd, 2023
Teotihuacan, Mexico
If you’re a heart-centered entrepreneur struggling with marketing while staying true to your own values, then join us for this alchemical retreat, where you’ll resolve inner conflicts, gain new clarity, and realize you already have all you need for success in business and life.
Seated comfortably in a quiet corner near the Pyramid of the Moon, you welcome the warmth of the sun as you watch a black butterfly dancing and sailing on the wind. The avenue of the Dead stretches more than a half a mile in front of you.On your left towers the massive Pyramid of the Sun, on your right the ornate Palace of the Jaguars. Your whole body hums with gratitude and anticipation as you take it all in.
In the next moments, you close your eyes, and the lively notes of a nearby flute transport you back to the congenial Dreaming House, the place you call home during this magical adventure.
Over the last few days you’ve dropped the heavy baggage of the past. You’ve loosened.and lightened up. Your mind has emptied and expanded. You feel cleaner and more confident, more awake and alive. You’ve surrendered to the magic of Teotihuacan. You’ve buried your limitations and left them behind.
What is now to become will emerge from the pure potential within you. That potential lies dormant, just waiting to be tapped. On this journey you will access and express your own power and divinity every day, revealing possibilities for your life and business you may never have imagined.
For example:
How wonderful would it be to no longer feel anxious and overwhelmed by the constant demands of running a business?
While experiencing sacred sites that will immerse you in intense presence, you’ll learn how to release the past and future and consciously step into the now, so that you can respond to the needs of the moment in harmony and balance, even under pressure.
How great would it be to feel comfortable asking full value for your services?
During this retreat, through powerful cleansing ceremonies and group coaching, you will drop your self-limiting views and come to understand your true worth so you can face the world free of any hesitation to ask for the full value of your services.
How empowering would it be to believe in what you have to offer the world, without the need for degrees or certifications?
Bring on that power! As you explore Teotihuacan, “the place where humans awaken to their divinity, you’ll experience a new sense of trust in yourself and realize that you already have everything you need to create success, not only in your business but also in life.
Trip Tuition: Regular full price Double Occupancy $4,497 USD. Deposit $500 (non- refundable, applied to total trip cost)
Early bird special: Limited Singles: $4,297 USD, Double Occupancy: $3,997 USD, Limited Triples: $3,797 USD. Offer ends May 15th, 2023
Parenting On Purpose
October 19th – 23rd, 2023
Traverse City, Michigan
If you’re a mom ready to live out your personal meaning in motherhood, experience deep fulfillment and lightness in parenting and change your way of being with your child, all while having fun and forming friendships…join us for an unforgettable retreat in the gorgeous color of Traverse City, MI in autumn.
Imagine looking out across the lake after spending the past few days reconnecting with yourself… You’ve enjoyed wineries, massages, uninterrupted meals, and the luxury of being an adult doing adult things. As you take a deep breath, any heaviness falls away like Autumn leaves.
You’ve invested in yourself, and it shows. You feel confident, proud, and ready to claim your higher purpose in motherhood like never before. You’ve made new friends and experienced deep connections and learning. You’re discovering mindfulness techniques, somatic work, journaling, and introspection to connect with your personal north star.
By the end of this retreat, you’ll be crystal clear on the meaning of motherhood in your life. You’ll connect with your intuition on a deep level and parent from your heart center. You’ll leave behind limitations and defeat, changing the story your inner critic keeps telling you. You’ll have tangible tools to shift your energy and create a new dynamic in your family forever. Finally the aligned parent inside of you takes the lead!
This retreat is for you if:
- You are ready to release doubt and KNOW that you have succeeded in motherhood.
- You want to turn away from the typical mom life of quiet desperation and finally change the situation in your family.
- You see CLEARLY that all this is worth taking 5 days for creation in a beautiful location with incredible women.
It’s time to take yourself off the back burner and rediscover laughter, joy, frivolity, and pleasure! So if you’re tired of just being OK, and ready to be truly happy in motherhood, and in all areas of your life then join us in Traverse City and discover your North Star.
Trip Tuition: Accommodations vary in the lakehouse, ranging from $2097 (double occupancy in a twin bedroom) to $3645 (single occupancy in the master bedroom with en suite bathroom). $500 deposit.
Birth Your Power: An Egyptian Pilgrimage
November 5th – 11th, 2023
Cairo – Luxor
As you settle in for your first night at the Mena House, a cool breeze carries the scent of flowers from the beautifully kept gardens into your room. In contrast, the soothing sounds of the fountains prepare you for a restful first night. It’s been a memorable day exploring Cairo’s vibrant energy, breathtaking beauty, and ancient wonders. And what a sight to see the sun embrace the majestic Sphinx!
Take advantage of this opportunity to birth your power and join us in Egypt. This experience is for you if you’re longing for inner balance and the courage to withstand any challenge that comes your way. Imagine spending seven nights in Egypt among like-minded pilgrims who share your need to step up their inner guidance and discernment.
We’ll travel to Egypt’s holy places during our retreat and deepen our insights by sharing our lived experiences and holding space for one another.
This pilgrimage was thoughtfully and purposefully put together to help you find your sacred purpose and inner calm amid the external factors that are constantly changing. With an emphasis on connection and self-discovery, it’s time to regain your sense of self and own your power.
Our 7-day spiritual pilgrimage includes unique private visits to the Sphinx and the Pyramids and holy visits to Sekhmet Chapel and Priestess Chapel, among other magical portals. Experience the once-in-a-lifetime wonder of Dendera during the yearly sun alignment event at the Mamisi (birth house). Witness the sun’s rays illuminating the false door and cobras representing Sekhem (kundalini ) energy that still transports you to the other realm
during the tail end of the Samhain portal. Activate your life force energy to own your power fully this November at Hathor’s Temple.
Trip Tuition: Early Bird Special Double occupancy is $6340. Single occupancy is $7796; at an additional cost, the Mena House Pyramid Views are $110 per night, and Premium Pyramid View rooms are $200 per night. A deposit of $1100 will hold your space. Balance due October 1st, 2023.
Mastering the Buddha Nature Within
November 8th – 17th, 2023
Bhutan
If you’re a hard-working, heart-based entrepreneur who’s craving time to unplug, clear your mind, refresh, and refill your spiritual cup – then join us for 10 days of deep immersion into the pristine nature of the Tantric Buddhist country of Bhutan. There you’ll have the time to connect with your inner compass and come back home with a renewed passion for all you’re creating in your life and business.
Through meditation, chanting, prayer, ceremony, and connecting the local people, you’ll expand your consciousness and practice cultivating the compassion and loving-kindness of the Buddha within (for others, and most importantly – for yourself).
This trip is designed to strengthen your connection to your inner wisdom, love, and compassion. In this challenging world of ours, learning to put the Buddha’s teachings into practice in our lives and businesses (in the most practical of ways!) is the focus of our group time together.
The people of Bhutan are Tantric Buddhists who have a Shamanistic background called Bon, and a fantastic history filled with strange legends and mythologies!
In fact, one of the highlights of our journey is a special pilgrimage up to the sacred site called Tiger’s Nest, which marks the spot where the beloved Guru Rinpoche flew on the back of a flaming tigress! Indeed, the monasteries are magical and beautiful in ways that I cannot begin to describe.
You’ll have the opportunity to spend a day at the Black Necked Crane Festival, and you’ll also visit the very rare and endangered cranes in Phobjikha. The festival is held in the courtyard of the sacred Gangtey Gompa, the oldest and largest Nyingma Buddhist monestary in Bhutan, and this celebration is not to be missed!
And as a special gift, a Lama will be preparing a prayer and blessing ceremony just for us.
As service is an important part of our spiritual experience, you are welcome to bring children’s books, blankets or anything you would like to donate to the Bhutanese people during our visit. Bhutan cannot be described in any way – you simply must visit and experience the beauty of the both the landscapes and the amazing people!
Trip Tuition: Regular full price Double Occupancy $12,997 USD per person. Deposit $1000 (non- refundable, applied to total trip cost)
Early bird special:Double Occupancy: $9997 USD per person, Offer ends May 31st, 2023
The Path to Pleasure: A Self-Care Retreat
December 16th – 22nd, 2023
Bali
The Black Goddess collective’s self-care retreat in beautiful Bali will:
- Support you in carving out space to unplug from life’s demands.
- Create an environment for you recharge your battery, refresh your mind and connect with a sisterhood.
- Remind you that self-care isn’t just something nice to do – it’s essential.
- Help you tap into your sensual, feminine self.
- Teach you practical tools so can return home unapologetic & empowered about your self-care.
If this resonates then you’re ready…
- to show up and allow yourself to be pampered with massages, quiet time in Bali’s picturesque nature, and chef prepared meals that are healthy and delicious.
- to understand why sensual, sexual vitality is essential for living an enriched life and learn how to access more playfulness in life.
- to let go of the brutal strong Black woman syndrome and embrace new ways to express your soft, gentle feminine nature so you can enjoy life more.
- to be free, see Bali’s breathtaking beauty, eat exotic foods, chase waterfalls, and have fun with like-minded Black women.
- to learn rituals and tools that will help decrease chronic stress and stressors that come from overwhelm, microaggressions, and just living.
- to understand why sensual, sexual vitality is essential for living an enriched life and learn how to access more playfulness in life.
Trip Tuition: Regular full price Double Occupancy $3500 USD per person. Deposit $500
Oasis Adventure ~ Siwa Escape
A Joyful Revival Program & Pilgrimage
Egypt
May 18th – 28th, 2024
Siwa Oasis welcomes you with a calm atmosphere that envelops you. The aroma of date palms permeates the atmosphere, and chirping birds soothe your ears. Within a tranquil desert oasis, you settle into the calm atmosphere of the Siwa Sali Hotel. You rise the following morning at dawn, prepared for a spiritual awakening. After a beautiful breakfast, you go to the Salt Lakes of Siwa, immersing yourself in the curative waters. It’s been an adventurous day exploring Siwa. You let go of all the worry, anxiety, and expectations while you float, allowing the salt to purify you.
Craving a break from the daily grind and a closer connection to the people and things in your life? Then I invite you to come along on a 15-day journey across Egypt’s tranquil Siwa Oasis. As we take in the beauty of our surroundings and immerse ourselves in the therapeutic power of nature, our pilgrimage will be one of physical, mental, and spiritual recovery.
We’ll tour the Salt Lakes of Siwa together and enjoy the therapeutic effects of floating in the buoyancy of the salt water. At the Dakrour Mountains, we’ll also indulge in the knowledge of the desert’s ancients with sand bath therapy. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Also, we’ll have the chance to partake in thrilling activities like a 2-day desert safari and camel rides around the Giza Pyramids.
Amid life’s craziness, this pilgrimage is intended to assist you in discovering your purpose and stillness. In the middle of the disarray in the world, it’s time to tap into your inner power and regain your sense of self. Come with us on this journey of self-discovery and connection in the stunning Siwa Oasis.
Trip Tuition: Double occupancy is $9890 (saving $1123). Single occupancy is $11502 (save $1123); at an additional cost, the Mena House Pyramid Views are $110 per night, and Premium Pyramid View rooms are $200 per night. A deposit of $1100 will hold your space. Balance due April 1st, 2024. *Early bird special ends at midnight June 21st, 2023.
Personal Retreat Intensives:
Customized 1:1 Experiences To Transform Your Life & Business
Custom Dates Available
Finding yourself stuck in your personal life and business and don’t know which way to turn? If you know your life can be so much better and more fulfilling than it currently is – but you can’t seem to get out of your current “situation” – a personal intensive is just the experience to help you make that shift and start bringing in the winds of change.
We all find ourselves stuck at some time or another. We know where we want to be, but we just can’t seem to figure out how to get there. I get it, I’ve been there too. Maybe you’ve been staying in your current relationship too long, or you know you should be leaving your job and starting your own business but you don’t know how to start – or you have a business and it isn’t growing like you know it should be (and you suspect it’s something inside you that is holding you back).
Whatever the situation, if you’re feeling stuck and need a change, join me (Sheri Rosenthal) for a Personal Retreat Intensive. Imagine what it would be like if you had the clarity to take positive action in your life and finally move past where you are sitting right now. Believe me – it is possible.
I would like to partner in order to make a retreat in Mexico. I am from Mexico, and would be happy to colaborate.
Thanks Ingrid! Think about joining our FB groups where you could meet other retreat leaders here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ILoveTransformationalDestinationRetreats
Congrats on such wonderful services! as a tour company in Morocco, We think we have some unique inspiring tours!
When will you have the trips for 2020 uploaded to your site? Interested in Greece and Nepal…
Probably later this year Margo and you can also contact me directly if you would like to have a customized itinerary to any fo the destinations you would like to travel to.
For example, we often arrange private trips to Nepal and have our clients taken care of by our local guides and contact.
For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly:
ales@journeysofthespirit.com
1866 866 5566
Any trips to New Zealand?
Hello Gina,
We currently don’t have any group trips to New Zealand but we can always customize a trip for individual travel as well.
If this is something you are interested in, please feel free to contact us at:
ales@journeysofthespirit.com
I would then discuss the options with you and put together a custom itinerary.
– Ales, Director of Travel @ Journeys of the Spirit
Hi! Still wondering about a possible Ireland/Scotland trip in 2018. Don’t see an answer to my previous request. Thanks. Shirley
Hi Shirley,
I am sorry that your question hasn’t been answered yet. Right now we don’t know yet if or when the Ireland/Scotland trip will be running for 2018 but please do keep checking back on this site as we are always keeping our trips up to date.
You can also send me an e-mail to ales@journeysofthespirit.com and I will keep you updated on any possible trips to Ireland and Scotland in the new year.
Wishing you all the best,
Ales
Hi,
Really interested to do a Hawaii retreat.
Is there one this year?
Would love to join if there’s a scheduled one line up.
Many thanks
Hi Rita!
We don’t have anything to Hawaii this year love – so sorry!
Blessings, Sheri
Hi Rita!
We don’t have anything to Hawaii this year love – so sorry!
Blessings, Sheri
Do you have plans for a magical/mystical trip to Ireland/Scotland anytime next year (2018)?
I too am interested in an Ireland trip in 2018 or 2019
Any singles trips
Dear Lisa,
We do not have any singles trips at this time. We found that they were not popular as most folks who go on retreats do not go as a couple anyway. They are there to improve themselves not to find a partner.
Blessings, Sheri
What about people over 65? Are there any trips that especially cater to us elderly who are in good enough physical shape and still on the spiritual journey?
Dear Mary,
The average person on a spiritual journey is probably around 50 so you would not feel out of place. As long as you are in good shape – why not? We had two people who were 70 join us in Bhutan last year and they did great.
Blessings, Sheri
@Sil: I agree 🙂 I am wondering where to find the couple’s trips here on the site?
@Sheri: My fiance and I interested in locating a spiritual trip here. Even more intriguing is if you have spiritual wedding ceremony information that you’d be happy to share! Any ideas would be greatly appreciated <3
Dear Cindy,
We don’t have an couples trips right now – but I’ll email you regarding a spiritual wedding. 🙂
Blessings & love, Sheri
Hi Sheri,
We talked a while ago, had a nice connection, and you said you would be interested in exploring a mutually supportive relationship between JOTS and the Evolving Conscious Health Community Cruise that I am organizing for the non-profit OxyGenesis Institute, of which I am director. I am finally up and running with the website launched and all, but would like to follow up on our earlier conversation. Please visit the website and contact me from there? http://myholisticcruise.com
Thank you!
In Joy,
Lois Grasso
Dear Journeys,
I have some amazing photos of the blue whales in mexico taken from a boat very similiar to the one on your website.
I am wanting to publish one of the photos and urgently need to find the photographer…
can you help me by perhaps providing me with the company name who does the whale trip and perhaps an email address or website ?
Kind Regards
Melanie Spears
Dear Melanie,
Gosh angel I just don’t know. I purchased my pictures from iStockphoto.com.
xoxoSheri