Upcoming retreats
and expeditions
Escape to the stunning Basque Country for a wellness retreat like no other. Alternatively plunge into the wilderness on a proper mountain expedition. Surrounded by rugged tree-clad mountains, pristine beaches and charming villages, this region offers the perfect setting to unwind and reconnect, or indeed challenge yourself. Whether you’re practising yoga overlooking the ocean, surfing some unknown point break or hiking through lush forests towards jagged peaks, every moment here rejuvenates the body and soul. Really really.
As highly experienced facilitators and guides, we run some retreats and expeditions ourselves as well as partnering with other friends, so come with us on an adventure to savour local cuisine, explore cultural traditions and embrace a slower pace of life. As nature doesn’t respect borders, nor do our more wild spirits, so you’ll find trips from all over Northern Spain as well as further afield. Browse for your perfect escape from among our hand-picked selection below:
Spirit of the Wild Nature Retreat
Working with Spirit of the Wild, an organisation run by Princess Irene of the Netherlands, Benny is co-leading this nature connection retreat in NW Italy with Annelies Hupkes. Amongst the high alpine peaks and based in a beautifully rustic converted stone barn, you’ll be led through experiences and practices to facilitate connection, empowerment, awakening and purpose. These ultimately will help you better understand nature and therefore better understand yourself.
What is your role in the wider context of life? Step closer and feel the wild within.
Otro Elements Men’s Expedition
Based in Alpe Selvaccia in the Italian Alps, Benny is facilitating a men’s expedition this June. In collaboration with Otro Elements, this back-to-basics trip offers an opportunity to disconnect from your normal life, embrace the emotional and physical challenges of being the high mountains, and revision how you exist in the world. You’ll also get to experience a traditional Lakota sweat lodge.
Will you answer the call of adventure?
A Mediterranean Food Journey
This is run by my old pal Steve, a ray of sunshine and professional chef. It’s a 4 day cookery retreat exploring the flavours of the Mediterranean basin, include demystifying the art of paella making, baking crispy and fluffy focaccia, emulsifying buttery sauces for our homemade tortelloni and making gooey, airy souffles.
He and his wife Suki will help you explore the rugged coast line of the Costa Brava, dip into the turquoise Mediterranean, visit local farmers and wine and dine like the kings and queens you are. You also get to stay at my other friend’s Izzy and Chris’ incredible place, a Catalan country estate called Torre Ronsat. Lucky you.
Other dates and variations available.