Sep 13—15, 2024
AW KAKAWA
WEEKEND
RETREAT
Avani, NL
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This intimate gathering is your chance to return to your truest self, to find belonging in a tribe of likeminded souls. For three days, we will immerse ourselves in the healing embrace of nature, permission to simply BE.
Welcome home, beautiful spirit.
Receive, reflect, recreate, relax and recharge.
Through sound healing and ecstatic dance, we shed the weights we carry and reconnect with the rhythm of our authentic voices. In sacred cacao ceremony, our hearts open up to deeper connection—with the earth, with each other, and with the mystery that beats within. This is a weekend of homecoming, a chance to come home to the parts of yourself that (might) have been buried or forgotten. Allow yourself to be seen, to be held, to be celebrated exactly as you are.
Different sessions for every time of the day.
Revitalise with healthy, nourishing dishes.
Nature-rich venue with private forest.
PROGRAM
Day 1
Going out
On Friday we create a space to free ourselves, connect and move to the rhythms of sound. After this celebration, we gather for a family dinner and relax around a fire with a jam.
Day 2
Going in
We open the doors to our inner worlds on Saturday. With the plant spirit of blue lotus, embodiment practices, nature and sound, we allow the space and time to listen deeply, to come home to ourselves.
Day 3
Going forward
Sunday is devoted to integrating our journey. Through mindful connections, the healing power of cacao and the expression of our voices, we are inspired to open up to a new level of our authentic expression.
You are welcome at Avani.
Avani is a retreat center nestled in the heart of Brabantse nature, providing a space for transformation and healing in connection with the natural world. The name means 'good earth,' reflecting their mission to offer a safe foundation for individuals to turn inward and remember who they truly are.
Their mission is to transform people through connection with nature, helping individuals realize that they are the creators and healers of their own lives and futures. Together, we are the creators of life on earth and a sustainable future for our children.
The center believes there is no separation between nature and humans. We are nature. Nature is our teacher and ultimate guide. Ancient rituals such as the sweat lodge and plant medicine ceremonies serve as catalysts for healing journeys, where everyone has the capacity to heal themselves. Here, you will experience a deeper sense of authentic power and direction, bringing you more joy, energy, trust and fulfilment.
What’s included
3 days of carefully crafted and guided practices, rituals and plant spirit medicine experiences
3 days and 2 nights in a beautiful retreat center immersed in nature and the elements
Organic, soul nourishing foods by food artist @openheartsclub
What’s not included
Upgrade to a private double room (limited availability upon request and additional cost)
Please arrange your own personal, medical or trip cancellation insurance
Travel expenses to the venue
Private room
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• Double or single bed, private bathroom and garden view
• 2 person rooms, located in the main house
• Limited spaces available -
To secure your spot, we ask you to pay a non-refundable deposit of €280 upon booking.
Shared room
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• Single bed, shared bathroom
• Located in the main house
• 8 person dorm rooms -
To secure your spot, we ask you to pay a non-refundable deposit of €280 upon booking.
ABOUT US
Aw Kakawa is an Antwerp-based co-creation initiative that facilitates a variety of circles, creating a welcoming sacred space. Our belief is to provide an inclusive environment for personal growth, connection and spiritual exploration. To nurture a sense of belonging and inner peace, making each individual truly feel at home.
Read our personal stories below.
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Géraldine is an intuitive guide and artist in sound therapy, mantra, voice and ceremony. Her fascination with the elements and frequencies, as well as her own journey in the art of healing, forms the foundation for her commitment to her work with her clients. As a sound healer, she has a profound fascination for womb voice activation, helping women rediscover their own medicine by reconnecting with their sacred feminine voices.
Drawing from her studies and experiences with plant masters and ancient wisdom, she strongly believes in the intelligence and innate healing abilities within our own bodies that can be activated through the medicine of presence, sound and nature.
Géraldine creates a safe and supportive space for you to explore and heal; infusing each moment with peace and trust, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the journey of self-discovery. Throughout the retreat, Géraldine will hold you dearly, providing grounded guidance and support as you navigate your inner landscape, leaving you with a heart full of inspiration and a profound sense of connection to yourself and the world around you.
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Ella-June is an acclaimed actress, her presence gracing over 30 productions during her 15-year career. Yet, her true calling beckoned from a deeper well within. In 2020, Ella discovered the transformative beauty and healing power of ancient plant medicine, which ignited a profound inner awakening. This catalytic experience led her to start her own ceremonial cacao and blue lotus brand, Raw Kakaw Kid, and to begin hosting nourishing retreats, circles, and 1-on-1 mentorship sessions.
Inspired by her personal journey of reclamation and remembrance, Ella dedicated herself to supporting women on their paths of awakening and empowerment. She has completed extensive training in tantric wisdom, women's mysteries, and embodied feminine practices. She also became a doula, supporting mothers in the journey of childbirth.
With a heart overflowing of love, Ella creates sacred spaces for people to come home to their most authentic, raw essence.
Whether guiding women through the miraculous rites of passage of childbirth and pregnancy loss, or holding space for couples to deepen their intimacy and connection, Ella's presence is infused with a rare and luminous grace. Her work invites us to shed our masks, reclaim our power, and step into the fullest expression of who we are.
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As an electronic music artist Stijn has been setting dance floors ablaze for nearly two decades. With a legacy of meticulously crafted podcasts, his passion for creating intense, polyrhythmic dance journeys shines on, offering an ever evolving blend of music that nourishes the soul through movement meditation.
His talents don't stop there. Stijn is an accomplished independent brand designer, and has helped many entrepreneurs build trust with their audiences. This dual expertise in music and branding allows him to connect with people on multiple levels, making his work and service even more impactful.
By incorporating voice activation and embodiment exercises, he's constantly honing his ability to speak his truth. And feels privileged to guide you, in moving into your body and out of your head.
Practicing presence diligently, drawing from ancient wisdom, Stijn listens, attunes, and connects with deep compassion. He thrives in co-creating circles, providing a safe space for exploration and growth, ensuring everyone feels at ease.
Pieter A.
“Every event, we start with a busy mind and leave with a warm heart. The Aw Kakawa team guides you in grounding, opening up and stimulating every cell of your body to be flowing. Trust your gut, it tells you when it’s time.”
Floris S.
“The perfect conditions for inward travel. You are safe and carried. Everything is welcome here: sadness, pain, anger, fear, but also your longing for something different, you wildest imagination, freedom and joy. It’s always an honour for me to partake in this event and unite my highly personal soul journey with the collective.”
Anonymous
“Thanks immensely for the fantastic guidance this afternoon. It was wonderful to witness and be part of all your skills in song, music and touch. You guys are made for this. The ceremony was so carefully performed and everything felt very right.”
This is your tribe
Let us drink deeply from the well of belonging,
and celebrate the gift of simply being.
