THE RISING TIDE

THE RISING TIDE 

ESSAURIA, MOROCCO

Set by the enchanting coastal town of Essaouira, Morocco, this seven-night transformational retreat offers an opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday life and immerse yourself in a journey of healing, self-discovery, and profound personal transformation.

The Soul Transform Retreat

Join us for seven nights on the breathtaking Atlantic coast of Morocco, where the healing power of the ocean becomes our guide on a journey of release, renewal, and transformation.

Nestled within a beautiful traditional Moroccan villa, surrounded by open landscapes and expansive skies, The Rising Tide is an invitation to step away from the demands of daily life and immerse yourself in a sacred space of healing, connection, and personal growth.

Over the course of seven days, each new sunrise brings another layer of healing to unfold. Working in harmony with the rhythms of the ocean, we gently peel back the layers of what no longer serves us, creating space for greater clarity, freedom, and expansion.

Our mornings begin with movement on the rooftop terrace, awakening the body and connecting with the energy of the day ahead. From there, we journey into carefully curated ceremonies, sacred rituals, sharing circles, and transformational practices designed to support deep healing on the physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual levels. As the sun begins to soften, we gather for nourishing evening practices…

Through sound healing, Reiki, meditation, and energy work, you will be invited into deeper states of rest, restoration, and inner connection. One of the highlights of our journey will be a sunset beach ceremony, where we come together by the ocean to honour what we are releasing and call in all that we are ready to become.

Alongside our retreat programme, we will enjoy a day excursion to the enchanting coastal town of Essaouira. Wandering through its vibrant streets, historic medina, and bustling markets, we will experience the rich culture and beauty of Morocco together, followed by a shared lunch and time to explore at your own pace.

This retreat is for those who feel ready to let go of old stories, release emotional weight, reconnect with themselves, and step into a more aligned and expansive way of being.

The ocean teaches us that transformation does not happen through force, but through surrender. Wave after wave, tide after tide, the sea reshapes the shoreline. During this week together, you will be invited to trust that same wisdom within yourself.

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OUR GATHERINGS

Guided by the wisdom and rhythm of the ocean, each day invites another layer of healing to unfold. Throughout the week, you will experience gentle yoga, conscious breathwork, sound healing with crystal alchemy bowls and gong, Reiki, energy healing, sacred rituals, meditation, and self-healing practices.

Daily sharing circles offer a safe and nurturing space to be seen, heard, and supported through the natural ebbs and flows of your journey. Like the tide, some moments invite release, others renewal, and others expansion.

Together, these practices create a deeply supportive container for healing, transformation, and a return to your true self.

  • Our first day is about grounding and placing our intention for the our time together. Connecting to the lands and the costal energy.

    You are welcome to leave your phone with us, and allocate time for connection to friends and family within a “phone window” (optional).

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    13:30 Welcome Lunch

    Free time to settle in and explore the villa.

    18:00 Opening Cacao Ceremony & Sacred Smoke Cleanse
    Shamanic smudging ceremony with Ceremonial Cacao to open the heart.

    19:30 Dinner

  • Connection to you inner ocean

    Day two is about sharing your story and your intention, while feeling held by sacred lands and the ocean. Allowing for you to be held and seen in your fullness: the ebbs and the flows.

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    07:30 Silent Meditation & Journaling
    Make a tea, and sit in our beautiful space in silence with yourself, or spend time on your guided journaling promts from your handbook.

    08:00 Morning Yoga
    A gentle morning practice - a combination of a gentle flow and seated long held, yin inspired poses to soften the body and open the heart.

    09:30 Break Our Fast

    11:00 Intention Circle
    We hold space for each other as we share our intentions for the retreat.

    13:30 Lunch

    15:00 Water of the Sea
    Creative Workshop

    17:30 Galactic Reiki & Sound Healing
    Anchoring our intention with Alchemy Crystal Bowls with hands on channelled Reiki healing.

    19:30 Dinner with Candle Lighting Ceremony

  • “The Alchemy of Fire”

    On this day we begin the deep work of letting go. Letting go of all that no longer serve you, creating space for the new version of you.

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    07:30 Silent Meditation & Journaling
    Make a tea, and sit in our beautiful space in silence with yourself, or spend time on your guided journaling promts from your handbook.

    08:00 Somatic Movements of Fire
    A dynamic practice combining movement and breath to release stagnant energy and clear the energy field.

    09:30 Break Our Fast

    11:30 Aurali’s 7D Transformative Breathwork - The Dragons Breath
    Levi’s signature session. A powerful 4 stage breathwork journey with individual headphones, a curated soundtrack and somatic tough. We close with a gentle sharing circle.

    13:30 Lunch

    17:00 Forest Gong Bath
    Connecting deeply to nature and allowing mother earth to hold you and we settle under the trees for a releasing Gong Journey.

    19:00 Dinner

    20:30 Dragons Fire Ceremony
    Allowing the flames to transform the heaviness you’ve been carrying into smoke, as we set our intention free in our sacred letter burning ceremony creating space for renewal.

  • “The Great Awakening”

    We awaken the dragon codes and the new version of you through the a joyful and energetic day filled with new experiences and powerful activations.

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    07:30 Silent Meditation & Journaling
    Make a tea, and sit in our beautiful space in silence with yourself, or spend time on your guided journaling promts from your handbook.

    08:00 Morning Yin Yoga
    A gentle morning practice with focus on heart opening poses with meditation and activating affirmations.

    09:30 Break Our Fast

    11:00 Dragon Code Activation
    Awakening the dormant power within and seeing ourself in a new way, fully activated.

    13:30 Lunch

    15:00 Wild Water Swimming
    A gentle re-birthing ceremony. If you feel called, emerge yourself in the water, allow the old you wash away, and the new you be awakened.

    18:00 “Dragon Rising Dance”
    Guided Ecstatic Dance awaken the inner fire and power of the dragon.

    19:00 Dinner

    20:30 Sunset Sound Healing
    Immerse yourself in the beautiful countryside, watching the sunset as the healing vibrations of the Alchemy Crystal bowls washes over you.

  • “The New You”

    This is the first day of your new chapter. Embodying the new you. This is where you new life begin….

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    08:30 Morning Yoga & Sound Healing
    Gentle morning class to integrate your transformation and healing, Alchemy Crystal Sing Bowls in your Savasana.

    Love Letter Writing
    Guided and supported letter writing to the new version of you.

    10:00 Brunch

    11:00 Closing Circle
    We close our sacred space in a final sharing circle and gratitude meditation.

    12:00 Departures & Goodbye

GETTING here

TRANSPORT & TRAVEL

Our home for the journey is the Erth Estate. Accessible by direct train from London Paddington to Saltash Station in under 4 hours, with easy rail connections from other parts of the UK via Plymouth. From Saltash station, the retreat is just a short 10-minute car ride away.

For retreat guests arriving by train, we will organise group pick-ups from Saltash station to make your journey as smooth and relaxed as possible.

The venue can also be reached by car via the A38, and the nearest airports are Newquay, Exeter, and Bristol

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OUR VENUE

ERTH ESTATE

Set on the peaceful Erth Peninsula, our retreat venue is a place to slow down, reconnect, and immerse yourself in nature. Surrounded by open skies, flowing water, and deep stillness, it offers the perfect setting for rest, reflection, and transformation.

Erth Peninsula lies within 300 acres of regenerative farmland, encircled by the River Lynher, with views towards Dartmoor and the village of St Germans. This is protected and unspoilt land with no public footpaths, allowing us to experience the landscape in its wild and natural beauty.

With roots dating back to the 1800s and a modern vision of conscious, simple living, Erth beautifully blends history, nature, and community.

The venue includes six spacious bedrooms in the main house, three self-contained huts, a cosy sitting room with a fireplace, and a beautiful yurt and chapel where many of our gatherings and ceremonies will take place.

ROOM OPTIONS

  • SHARED ROOM

    Beautiful shared twin rooms located within the main house, all with en-suite large bathrooms, many with baths. Warm, cosy, and peaceful spaces designed for deep rest and comfort

    Double Room With En-Suite £900 pp

  • SHARED HUT * SOLD OUT*

    Charming shared huts nestled within the retreat grounds, offering a more immersive nature experience with bathrooms with shower.


    With En-Suite £800 pp

  • PRIVATE ROOM

    A private hut for those wanting their own personal sanctuary and space during the retreat. Perfect for deeper solitude, reflection, and rest.


    With En-Suite £1100 

meals and drinks

SHARED MEALS

Throughout the retreat you will be served delicious, healthy, and hearty meals designed to nourish both body and soul.

Breakfast will be served at 09:30, lunch at 13:30, and dinner at 19:00 — offering time to slow down, connect, and fully enjoy the experience together.

Snacks, fruits, tea and distilled water is available all day.

All meals are gluten and dairy free as standard, with plenty of vegetarian options available and vegan choices available on request. If you have any dietary requirements or allergies, please let us know when booking.

  • Lunch

    Huevos A la Flamenca
    Mediterranian Vegetables, mushrooms, Egg and pea salsa
    with Home baked Bread

    Dinner

    Nibbles: Gluten free bread-sticks and crackers, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, pickles, marinated cheese

    Crepe Roll

    Thin roll with prawn or mushroom filling, fresh lemon and herbs

    Mixed Mushroom Soup
    Cream of Swedish wild mushrooms, garlic crutons

    Fruit Salad
    Pineapple, melon, apple, banana and orange, strawberry, grape

  • Breakfast

    Chia Pudding & fruits
    Chia seeds, cocounut milk, mixed fruits

    Homebaked Bread
    with spreads, cheese and jams

    Boiled Egg’s

    Ginger Shot
    Fresh ginger, apple juice

    LUNCH

    Summer Salad
    Leafy greens, tomato, cucumber, leeks, roasted chickpeas, summer salad dressing. Add mushroom or chicken as you wish.

    DINNER

    Nibbles: Gluten free bread-sticks and crackers, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, pickles, marinated cheese

    Crostini & Dipps
    Avocado, Tomato Brushetta, Pesto & Parmesan

    Baked Potato
    Baked British Potatoes, with choice of topping:
    - Tuna & Mayo
    - Curry Chicken
    - Sour Cream and red onions

    Green Salad
    Leafy greens, cucumber, green peppers and avocado

    Chocolate Dates
    Marjedool Dates, melted 70% cocolate, pistachio crumb

  • BREAKFAST

    Vegan Yoghurt
    Red berries and honey

    Fried Eggs
    with bacon or mushrooms

    Fresh Bread
    Spreads, cheese (lactose free), jams

    LUNCH

    Vegetable Quiche
    Leeks, courgette, peppers, peas, spinach, mushrooms, eggs, lactos free cheese

    Fresh Bread
    Butter, cheese

    DINNER

    Nibbles: Gluten free bread-sticks and crackers, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, pickles, marinated cheese

    Swedish Prawn Salad
    Fresh Water prawns, eggs, vegan mayonaise, dill and lemon on gluten free toast

    Fish Parcel’s
    Haddock, potatoes and leeks cooked in a parcel on the grill
    (Optional Halloumi)

    Sauteed Green Beans
    Cherry tomatoes, garlic

    Green Salad
    Green leaves, cucumber, tomato

    Vanilla Ice Cream
    Vegan Ice Cream, Dark chocolate sauce, pistachio crumb

  • BREAKFAST

    Chia Seed Pudding
    Apple, Cinnamon

    Scrambled Eggs

    Smoked Salmon
    Smoked wild salmon

    LUNCH

    Greek Salad
    Cucumber, Tomato, red Onion, Feta Cheese (Vegan cheese available) oregano, olive oil

    Focaccia
    Tomatoes, red onion and sea salt

    DINNER

    Nibbles: Gluten free bread-sticks and crackers, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, pickles, marinated cheese

    Potato muffin
    Mini potato muffins made of potato, topped with salmon, sour cream, radish and dill

    Chickpea Steaks
    chickpeas, seasame seeds

    Oven Roasted Potatoes
    baby new potatoes, asparagus, radish

    Beetroot Salad
    Baby Rocket, roasted beetroots, pine nuts, balsamic vinagrette

    DESSERT

    Tahini Dates
    Marjedool Dates, tahini swirl, pistachio crumb

  • BREAKFAST

    English Breakfast
    Served to the table: Mushrooms, hashbrowns, vegetarian and traditional sausages, baked beans, Vegetarian and traditional Bacon, fried eggs, whole grain toast

  • I’ve now joined Maria’s Morocco retreat three times, and I’m returning again this year because every experience has been truly life-changing. The retreats have grounded me deeply, helped me reconnect with myself, and brought so much healing, clarity, and inner peace into my life. Maria creates such a safe, beautiful, and authentic space that keeps calling me back. There is something incredibly special and transformative about these retreats that stays with you long after you leave.

    Laura, London

  • After going through illness and feeling stuck in life for a long time, joining Maria’s Morocco retreat gave me something I hadn’t felt in years — hope, inspiration, and connection to myself again. I’ve now been to Morocco twice, and each experience has brought deep healing, beautiful friendships, and so much growth. Maria creates such a safe and transformative space that I knew I wanted more of this work in my life. That’s why I’m now joining the Cornwall retreat this July, and I honestly cannot wait.

    Arti, London

  • After going through deep grief and carrying so much shame within myself, the Morocco retreat became a true turning point in my healing journey. Maria created such a safe, genuine, and compassionate space where I could finally soften, let go, and reconnect with myself again. The experience impacted me so deeply that coming back this year became a priority for me. Truly medicine for the soul.

    Lisa, London

  • I came to the Morocco retreat with one intention in mind, but what I found was something much deeper. Through the ceremonies, sound healing, breathwork, and the beautiful safe space Maria created, I unexpectedly connected with parts of my inner child that had been waiting to be seen and healed for a long time. It was a deeply emotional, powerful, and transformative experience. I left feeling softer, lighter, more open, and more connected to myself than I have in years. This retreat truly changed something inside me.

    Nisha, London

  • Joining the Morocco retreat together as sisters was such a magical and unforgettable experience. The perfect mix of healing, adventure, beautiful rituals, amazing food, and deep connection. Maria created such a warm and safe atmosphere where we could truly relax, reconnect with ourselves, and strengthen our bond as sisters. We left feeling inspired, grounded, and deeply grateful. A truly soulful experience we will never forget.

    S & T, London 

FINAL WORDS

We are so deeply excited and honoured to hold this space for you. Creating transformational healing journeys like this truly feels like part of our soul’s mission — bringing people together to heal, release, reconnect, and remember who they truly are.

This retreat is especially meaningful to us as it will be our first retreat together in Cornwall. Over the years we have held space for retreats, ceremonies, and healing experiences around the world, including Morocco and Croatia.

We cannot wait to now bring this work to the wild beauty of Cornwall.

Whether you are arriving with a clear intention or simply feeling the call to come, we trust that this experience will meet you exactly as you are. You do not need any previous spiritual experience — only an open mind, an open heart, and a willingness to show up for yourself.

We cannot wait to welcome you.

With all our light,

Maria Lodetoft & Levin 

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