'Reclaiming Joy' Queer Retreat 18.04.25
- WE CREATE SPACE
- May 1
- 3 min read
A 4-day experience nurturing joy, strength, and health at our Queer Retreat centre in Barcelona.
In April we were thrilled to hold our inaugural retreat at Casa de Colors - Reclaiming Joy. This was a 4-day sanctuary to restore inner balance and reconnect with a sense of joy that nurtures, protects and propels us forward - because we believe joy is a necessity, not a luxury.
Our participants were invited to reconnect with their essential nature, reclaiming their joy, well-being, and personal power as a means to navigate challenging circumstances. Through inner awareness, reflection, and practical tools, they cultivate resilience and safeguarded their mental health while fostering strength to face life's difficulties with renewed clarity and peace.
On day one, attendees arrived and settled in before having their orientation session, followed by an opportunity to network with each other and enjoy an aperitif before dinner. After dinner lead facilitator Ora Özer led an opening ceremony, where attendees set their intentions, reflected on the themes of the retreat and began building an altar to the joy they hoped to build on the retreat.
Incredible experience with an intentional queer community. I've made friendships for life here. I had the most restorative and joyful four days over the long weekend with this wonderful crew. I'll miss the sunrise yoga, friendships made, and the time to deeply reflect in nature in a queer, sober, intentional space. I've referred many friends and look forward to returning soon. - Jaron Soh, Founder of Voda: The LGBTQIA+ Mental Wellbeing App
Day two started with sunrise yoga and meditation led by retreat coordinator Jano San, followed by energising breathwork with Scott Sallée and breakfast. The rest of the day was filled with a workshop, group activity and plenty of time to relax by the pool. In the evening attendees held a performance and storytelling night in the Cave Room, coming together to create joy with each other.
This retreat nourished the mind, body, and soul. Every element of the retreat was so intentionally and thoughtfully curated — from breathwork and meditation to group discussions, sunrise yoga on the terrace, poolside moments, and sharing delicious, wholesome food fresh from the BBQ. It offered a rare and beautiful opportunity to heal in community, build meaningful connections, and truly unplug in order to reconnect — with ourselves, each other, and the world around us. - Jade Fraser, Executive Consultant
After more sunrise yoga and a workshop on the morning of day three, retreat guests enjoyed a playful hike through the Catalan countryside, enjoying moments of silence and mindfulness as well as each other's company. Back at Casa de Colors attendees made offerings to the joy altar and enjoyed relaxing breathwork before bed.
Day four opened with more yoga and meditation, followed by a closing session where guests reflected on the journey they had been on together and what they would be taking away from the retreat.
Reclaiming Joy is just one of the retreats we're hosting this summer. From reclaiming our joy to practising radical self-love and embracing holistic transformation, each of our retreats is designed to remind you that you deserve to know yourself intimately - find your retreat here.
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