Sacred Women's Retreat
A retreat devoted to spirit, the sacredness of life, homecoming to oneself and the deepening of sisterhood. Our aim is to create an environment where women can explore the sacred within themselves and the world around them. Rituals, movement, circles, ceremonies. Resonating with the sacred threads that weave through our lives.
21 – 27 April 2024 – Booked out
2 – 8 June 2024 – Booked out
18 – 24 August 2024 – just opened 2 more spots!
save the 2025 spring date: 19-25 May 2025
THE PRICES & ACCOMMODATION
For 7 days (6 nights) retreat including all classes, workshops, walks, accommodation & 2 vegan buffets a day. The prices include everything for the week except your flights & transport to the retreat. Only a 350€ deposit is needed to make the reservation. You can view the accommodation details and photos here .
Discounts & scholarship positions available for woman in the local balkan region and BIPOC community.
ABOUT THE RETREAT
Throughout the ages, women have gathered together to heal and connect to the sacred, not just through individual practices often observed in modern spirituality. In this retreat, we guide you through the potency of rituals and ceremonies, helping you tap into your instinctual senses. We weave the fabric of understanding through storytelling and deep listening, creating a space for collective wisdom to emerge.
As women navigate the demands of contemporary life, it’s easy to lose sight of the source of inherent in womanhood. This week-long journey serves as a sanctuary, offering you the chance to rekindle your connection with the sacred essence of being a woman and to rediscover the profound wisdom of your intuitive nature.
Retreats are aimed for all women and people identifying as such.
WORKSHOPS
Yoga & Movement classes│Sunset Cliff walk│Womb health & Self care│ Foraging & Herbal Connections | Sacred Activism & contextualised spirituality │The importance of rituals & the elements in nature│Ode to Ancestors │Transforming Anger & Emotional Release │Maya Fire ceremony
THE FOCUS
- Individual & Collective healing
- Deepening of the connection with oneself
- Awakening to the sacredness of life as a woman
ATMOSPHERE
- Nurturing, calming, embracing
- Connecting with self-love, the source of sacredness within
- Cultivating an internal dialogue
A DAY AT THE RETREAT
8:00 – 9:30 Yoga & movement class
10:00 -11:00 Plant based brunch
12:00-14:00 The Importance of rituals & the elements in nature
17:00-18:00 Plant based dinner
19:00-20:30 Fire Ceremony & sharing circle
Your Retreat Facilitators
Marijana Lemm
Women’s space holder and environmental & social activist from Montenegro. Marijana is the founder of Tara; in the last 6 years she has poured her heart into creating Tara and the world-wide community. During this time she discovered her deep passion of working with women, movement as well as nature, spcial justuce and realized how all these are interlinked. As an activist, Marijana works with the protection of wild rivers in the Balkan area and among other social justice issues. She loves sharing the medicine of movement and empowering women to find their own form of sacred activism.
Paola Nikté
Paola Nikté, Yokot’an descent is a Traditional Maya Midwife, Healer, Ajq’ij ( Spiritual Guide) Indigenous Rights and Environmental Activist, based in Europe since 2017.
She inherited this gift from her Maya ancestors, a lineage of traditional midwives and healers of the Maya traditions of southern Mexico.
With her work she honors their ancestors and continues the tradition of her grandmothers, preserving knowledge and ancient rituals that help women in all their cycles (menstruation, fertility, infertility, pregnancy, menopause) thus promoting physical, spiritual, emotional and mental well-being of women.
Paola uses different techniques combining ancestral medicine and honoring Mother Earth.
Iman della Luna Glušac
Iman della Luna Glušac, born during the siege of Sarajevo in Italy and now based in Sarajevo, is a multi-faceted artist and visionary. She is the founder of a woman-owned business that creates unique jewelry, sculptures, and custom-made furniture, all deeply rooted in sustainability and individuality. Her artistic practice is intertwined with the rich landscapes and cultural heritage of Bosnia, using only biodegradable materials to advocate for ecological responsibility and human rights.
Educated in Creative Leadership at the Academy of Oxford & Creative direction. She combines artistic expression with spiritual depth. She is also a yoga teacher, Reiki master, women’s circle holder, ecstatic dance facilitator, and art therapy practitioner. Her work integrates various spiritual and psychological approaches, particularly focusing on the empowerment and healing of women.Iman della Luna’s holistic approach to art and life fosters a deep connection between the physical and the spiritual, inviting others to embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation.
WHO IS THE RETREAT FOR?
The retreat is aimed for anyone who is especially interested in connecting to their feminine and spiritual side, nature and the collective through rituals and deep healing. Before embarking on this journey, we recommend you to answer to the below questions honestly:
- Am I ready and open to learning ancient practices with respect?
- Do I feel comfortable connecting to my spirituality?
- Am I here for healing connection (not for a brief yoga holiday)?
COLLECTIVE IMPACT
Tara is reimagining the ways we connect with spirituality; shifting from individualistic to collective. 5% sales of every retreat will support local conservation groups or indigenous community projects. Empowering you to make inner transformation alongside meaningful collective change. You can read more about the organizations that we support this year in our philosophy page.
What our past guests have to say:
Frequently asked questions
Here is a packing list that you might find helpful when getting ready for the retreat ahead:
- Comfortable clothes for yoga and other activities
- Closed suitable shoes for walking/hiking
- Swimsuit if you want to go swimming (we also have a Jacuzzi)
- Journal and pens
- Toiletries (all natural products are suggested due to the organic sewage system)
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat for sunny days
- Mosquito repellent
- Rain jacket (in case it happens to rain)
- Sea shoes (there may be sea urchins at the beach)
You can travel to our retreats either by air plane, train or bus.
For getting to the retreat from Sutomore train station, Tivat airport or Podgorica airport, there is a great local taxi driver Stefan who you can contact beforehand via Whatsapp (+382 69444506). We will be creating a whatsapp group chat for everyone a little closer to the retreat start date where you can find other guests you might like to carpool with. Another option is contacting Mahakala Center (+382 (0) 67233481) to inquire about their shuttle service as they may be able to organise one at around 15:00 from Podgorica airport for 10-15€, depending on the number of people wanting to sign up for the service. If you’re coming by car, please reserve your parking spot in advance (5€ / day).
For the latest information on our Reschedule & Cancellation policy, please click here.
Yes, we welcome all women between the age of 18 to 80 to this retreat. We love having a variety of ages on our retreat and it is wonderful to see different generations connecting and sharing their wisdom with each other. On average our guests for this retreat are usually between early 20s to mid 30s.
We want to give our retreat guests an opportunity for a digital detox and therefore have the general wifi on only twice a day (10:30 – 12:30 & 18:00-19:00). However, for guests that need internet for working, for example, we also have e-internet cables for computers in all rooms that work all the time.
The maximum group size for this retreat is 18 women.
You absolutely can! Most of our guests come alone and love the experience. It is a safe environment to be yourself and form authentic friendships. We have seen some of the most beautiful connections blossom during these retreats.
Depending on your flights, you may have an extra day to enjoy Montenegro before:
Our favourite places to enjoy your time in Montenegro:
- Hoopoe Glamping (Lake Skadar)
- The Grove Hostel (Bar)
- Wild river rafting at Tara River (Grab Etno Village)
- Kite Surfing at Ada Bojana
- Porcelani (mountainside getaway airbnb neat Skadar)
- Hiking in the Cursed Mountains or Dormitor
- Airbnbs in our nearby town Buljarica & Petrovac
If you would like to adventure a little further and have more time, Kotor is a beautiful, UNESCO world herited city and if you love nature we would recommend you to go explore the Durmitor mountains, Tara river and the cursed mountains near Albania, for some of the most beautiful, clear lakes!
If you would like to know more about nice places to stay in Montenegro, feel free to email us and we will give you more information.