earth lullaby

retreat

by Teresa Feijó & Melania di Campli (Itália)

25 - 27 October 2024

Zeebarn Permaculture Center, Barril

(15 min by car from Ericeira, Portugal)

As autumn arrives with its gentle transition, we are invited to embrace the deep rest and nourishment that this season offers. Just as the trees gracefully release their vibrant leaves to the earth, we too can surrender and be held in the embrace of nature’s wisdom.

This retreat is for women that need that space. Designed to honor that sacred space, providing a haven where you can receive care, nourishment, and the time to reconnect with yourself.

It is a space created just for you—a space to be nurtured, supported, and cradled by the loving arms of Mother Earth.

In moments of stillness and rest, healing flows naturally. We, as women, often find ourselves in the role of constant providers, giving endlessly to those around us. Yet, autumn reminds us of the importance of pausing, of allowing ourselves to receive, and of being enveloped in the gentleness we so often extend to others.

This retreat is your invitation to rest, to replenish, and to embrace the wisdom of the autumn dusk. Step into this season of renewal, and let yourself be restored.

Together, let us slow down, breathe deeply, gain deep body awareness and rediscover the magic of autumn as we journey inward and reconnect with the essence of

who we are.

Throughout the weekend you will be guided to embrace the Autumn 's energy of release and surrender, we will invite introspection and self-discovery, allowing ourselves to shed that which no longer serves us and make space for new growth, intentions and possibilities.

"We believe in the power of sisterhood, support, and the healing energies of nature."

Teresa & Melania

Our autumn retreat offers a unique opportunity for women to come together, celebrate their bond, and nourish their souls and body amidst the beauty of the natural world and the care of mother earth.

We will guide you in:

learn & prepare winter herbal remedies to strengthen the immune system and support nervous system.
ancestral herbal healing practices
earth rituals
nurturing your body, mind & spirit
spiritually connect with plants
guided meditations for deep relaxation & surrender
preparing a nutritious plant based macrobiotic meal
yoga & pranayama practices to strengthen the immune system

The retreat also includes times of:

silence
digital detox
time in nature
Macrobiotic meals,
herbal care
circle around the fire

Practices of Care and Nourishment
During this retreat, we will explore various practices

to nourish our bodies, minds and spirit.

Learning & Making Herbal Remedies

In our retreat, we will explore the art of making herbal remedies, focusing on the healing properties of specific medicinal plants. Creating powerful tonics and salves that are designed to strengthen the immune system, promote well-being, and provide the warmth needed to thrive during the colder months. By the end of the session, you will have the knowledge and skills to create your own herbal remedies, supporting your health and deepening your connection to nature throughout autumn and winter.

Macrobiotic Cooking class &
Food as Energy :

Macrobiotic cooking emphasizes balance and harmony with nature, focusing on whole grains, vegetables, and natural foods for health and well-being. Rooted in traditional Oriental dietary principles, it fosters mindful eating and a connection to the seasons. Our women's retreat will feature a cooking class on macrobiotic principles, highlighting autumn energy.

The session will focus on seasonal foods and techniques that support the lungs and large intestine, organs associated with autumn in traditional Chinese medicine. Participants will learn to incorporate warming, nutrient-dense foods to strengthen the body's defenses and promote vitality. This class offers culinary skills and insight into aligning diet with nature's rhythms for optimal health.

Practices of gentle surrender & deep relaxation

Through guided meditations we will take you on process of gentle surrender as the autumn... and giving space to our being where you just can simply relax deeply in a safe space releasing what you need in a gentle way and creating a lighter and more receptive inner space.

Earth Rituals

A ritual gives you the opportunity to infuse your actions with intention and meaning, so that you move through life with a sense of purpose.

They will bring deep moments of inner connection, inner journey through a very unique blending of the elements of nature, reflections about existence and deep inspirations that aim to create a environment into the depth of human layers till we meet the beauty of inner reflexion and melting into the sacredness of nature.

Rituals have always been used as a way to awaken this deeper connection to our most intimate being, observing the constant changes in nature, we recognize our own life cycles, our own rhythms as human beings.

Rituals remind us of the interconnectedness of all life.

Yoga & Pranayana

During our women's retreat, daily yoga classes and pranayama sessions will align with the essence of autumn, symbolizing letting go and introspection. These practices will include introspective asanas for inner peace and clarity, and pranayama techniques to observe breath, fostering calm and balance. Together, they will release stagnant energy, creating space for clarity and new beginnings. This combination will prepare the nervous system for autumn's natural slowing down and encourage reconnection with your purest self.

Digital Detox
The Silence from the buzzy life

Disconnect to really connect. having the space to turn off from the digital world and the constant pressure and unbalance that this “modern world creates” . an opportunity to re-establish your energy and receive the healing power of nature

Connection and Community

In addition to this practices, this retreat offers a safe and welcoming space for connection among women. We will share stories, learnings, and mutual support, creating a network of strength and solidarity.

This retreat is for you if:

If you need a break from your daily routine.

If you need to rest and take care of yourself.

If you spend your time taking care of others, but you don't have time for yourself.

This retreat is specially designed for you – for mothers, therapists, businesswomen, and any woman who needs to stop and rest from the active daily life.

Why participate?

If you want to learn to connect and embrace the autumn within you.

If you want to connect with other women on this path of self-discovery and self-care.

If you are interested in medicinal herbalism and macrobiotic healing food to support your nervous system and to strengthen your immune system

If you want to practice some yoga and pranayama to support your nervous system

If you are in a time that you really need to release to give space inside of you

If you just want to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life and take some nurturing time for yourself.

SCHEDULE:

Some days will also include free time to explore the surrounding areas or simply enjoy quiet time - Schedule can change depending on the weather.

A sampler of the Retreat Schedule:

Friday 25th October

15:00 - 18:00 Check-in / Free-time / Herbal Tea

18:30 - 19:00 Introductory Session

19:00 - 20:00 Macrobiotic Dinner

20:30 - 21:30 Fire Opening Ritual

Saturday 26th October

8:00 Yoga & Pranayama

9:30 Breakfast

11:00 Herbalism Session (infused remedy herbal oil for womb/body)

13:00 Lunch

15:00 Introduction to Macrobiotic (hands on)

18:00 Personal rest time

19:00 Dinner time

20:30 Relaxation Practice

21:30 Bedtime

Sunday 27th October

7:30 Yoga & Pranayama

8:30 Breakfast

10:00 - Herbalism (Winter Tonic Remedy) Session

12:40 - 14:30 Lunch

14:30 Closing Ritual

16:00 Departures

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Meet the Retreat Facilitators

Melania Di Campli

Melania is originally from Tuscany, Italy but she has a nomadic soul.She grew up exposed to oriental culture, Indian traditions, Macrobiotic diet and philosophy. She has been involved in various permaculture projects all over the world, where she discovered an inner joy and power in connecting with mother earth.She is one of the co-creator of Zee Barn Eco Project where she shares her love and service as a macrobiotic chef. Melania believes that the universal energies of nature are absorbed through the foods we eat and transmuted into our thoughts, emotions, and actions. Melania is also a committed yoga practitioner and experienced yoga teacher. Read more about Melania: Instagram page

Teresa Feijó

Teresa Feijó is an alchemist, holistic herbalist, botanical perfumer, and a devoted plant woman. She is the founder of MAMITAY & SONQO TARIY-Peru. For the past 10 years, she has actively worked with plant alchemy, holistic herbalism, healing perfumes, and ancient cultures in the field of human development, emphasizing nature-based practices, eco-therapy, and active hope.

Teresa believes in the power and uses of nature as portals for healing, expansion, and harmony, fostering a more loving human evolution in tune with the rhythms of nature. Read more about Teresa here or Instagram page

Our Beautiful Venue

Zeebarn

Zee Barn is an Eco project located 15 north from Ericeira. It was born out of a love for living simply in balance with Mother Nature but also out of a need for an integrative and functional way of life. A system through which a community of people and other life forms can live in synchronicity with each other. A permaculture example of how the land can be restored, soil can be rejuvenated, eco-systems can be resuscitated, structures can be integrated, water can be harnessed, trees can live in symbiosis and human beings can become land collaborative stewards in a process where our actions leave a conscious positive impact on nature. Zee Barn is a restorative dimension. It calls out to those who feel that it’s time to re-connect with their like minded beings, find inner peace, get inspired and rejuvenate themselves.

www.zeebarn.com