This is an invitation to a journey that challenges you to dive deeper into the strength and wisdom that already resides within you!

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In this 5-day back-to-basics retreat in the stunning Northern Italian Alps, we invite you to connect with nature and your feminine power. By stepping away from your daily to-do list, turning off your phone, and opening all your senses, you will experience (again) what it feels like to live from a place of calm, space, and your inner source—and to follow your own compass in this way.

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During the day, we will venture out with a local, experienced mountain guide and enjoy the simple, pure life in nature. We will chop wood in the forest, cook over an open fire, and share our stories in the ancient 'talking stick' tradition.

 

A special moment during this journey is the sweat lodge ceremony, a sacred tradition in many Indigenous cultures. It offers a powerful space to reconnect with our intuition, spirituality, and the healing energy that resides within us—restoring, deepening, and embracing it once again. It also provides space to release what no longer serves us.

 

Feminine energy reminds us that true strength lies in softness, compassion, and connection. It is also the force that flows through nature, driving the urge to transform and create.
What happens when we embrace these qualities? We are excited to explore this with you.

 

In addition to adventure and inspiration, there will also be time for silence and rest. Whether you’re hiking, jumping into a mountain lake, or sleeping under the stars, this journey gives you the space to be fully yourself.

 

Do you feel the call? The mountains are waiting for us. Let’s joyfully embark on this journey together and give ourselves the space to stand in our full power.

 

On this journey, Otro collaborates with WomenSittingTogether.

 

"Back to nature, without phones or laptops. How wonderful! Simply focusing on basic needs like making fire and preparing food. I highly recommend this to everyone."
– Lotte, participant

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"An unforgettable experience that I will carry with me for the rest of my life."
– Sarah, participant

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-  Reflection on your own feminine values and strength & integration into your daily life

-  Guidance by two Dutch female facilitators (Marit Kaemingk & Marjolein Roeleveld)

-  Local, honest food

- Solo night under the open starry sky

-  Ancient Indigenous sweat lodge ritual

-  Chopping wood & making fire

-  Digital detox

-  5 days

-  Minimum 8 to maximum 15 adventurous women

-  Working language: Dutch and English

 

Location
We are guests at our mountain, Alpe Selvaccia, in the rugged Italian Alps, at the foot of the Monte Rosa massif. A place where time has stood still. Far from luxury and the civilized world. This forms the backdrop for our five-day "Women Only" expedition.

 

Dates 2025
July 3rd – 7th

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Price
The price for this unforgettable expedition is €1,695 per person (excluding VAT). This amount is all-inclusive, covering 4 nights, all meals, professional mountain guides, and facilitators. The price excludes travel to and from the location.

Note: We want every woman who feels called to join us to be able to participate, as we believe in sharing and creating opportunities! Please contact us if you are unable to afford the full cost right now. There are a few spots available at a lower price.

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For business purposes, this cost can be claimed as a personal development course.

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Travel
By Car: From the center of the Netherlands, it takes approximately 12 hours to drive to Rassa. Once the group is complete, carpooling options will be arranged for those who prefer to drive together.
By Plane: A return flight ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol to Milan Malpensa. Transportation to and from the airport in Italy will be provided.

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Facilitators

Marjolein Roeleveld & Marit Kaemingk

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Interested?
Are you interested? Yes! Sign up now by filling out the [registration form] and secure your spot. Once we reach the minimum number of participants, you will receive all the practical information about the location, travel options (train, carpool, flight details), payment information, cancellation policy, and an extensive packing list. And then the adventure can begin!

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Would you prefer to call, connect, and ask questions first? Feel free to reach out to us at info@otro-elements.it.

 

From the facilitators:

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“Sometimes I hear from women that they feel hesitant or nervous about coming together in an all-female space. I felt that way at first too! But my experience is that on a deep level, there is sharing, there is space for everything—joy and love included—and there is so much recognition. This not only strengthens the connection to our source, where creativity and immense power reside, but also the connection to a larger primal force that we all share as women. And when women connect with that… magic happens!” – Marjolein Roeleveld (WomenSittingTogether)

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"The power of sisterhood is more than just a beautiful slogan. To me, it represents mutual understanding, feeling supported, being fully present without competition, without judgment, empowering each other, and learning to see with soft eyes. It is a space where you can simply be yourself and where we help each other grow, and of course, have fun. I am convinced that if we women rediscover our power and bring it into the world in a healthy way, we can create great change. Without the need to prove ourselves and without losing who we are." – Marit Kaemingk