Unique, Transformative 5-Day Retreat in Spain! Learn about health and sustainability in the stunning coastal area of Cartagena
29th March – 2nd April
Location Ecotourismo Cabo Tiñoso, Campillo de Adentro, Murcia, arrival at Alicante airport
We would like to invite you to this exceptional retreat
where personal health meets ecological harmony. This retreat is designed to empower you with knowledge, practical tools, and meaningful connections to improve your own health and support our beautiful Earth and her soil.
SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE!
Meet the program teachers
Jouko Kivimetsä
The main responsible organizer of the program is Mr Jouko Kivimetsä from Finland. who is an international expert in sustainable tourism, former restaurant manager in Mediterranean diet and vocational teacher by profession. He is an international instructor of edible wild plant knowledge since mid 90's.
Jouko is the founder of the Finnish National Association of Edible Wild Plants, as well as the developer and instructor of the Auvo® holistic health promotion and stress management treatments.
Katalina Kokavecz
The Functional Medicine Expert on this tour is The Hungarian MED Center head, Ms Katalina Kokavecz. She is one of the few internationally certificated Functional Medicine educators and specialised in understanding the unique qualities of wild plants as superfoods and preventative ailments.
Katalin will help you uncover how personal health connects to broader environmental and planetary health. She’ll provide insights into using science-based tools to enhance vitality and sustainability.
Tamás Turcsán
Tamás Turcsán is a permaculture designer, teacher and entrepreneur active in the regenerative agrifood space in Spain.
As a permaculture teacher he specialises in self-suffciency, dryland ecosystem restoration and regenerative fruit tree systems.
As a businessman he focuses on connecting conscious urban consumers with regenerative farmlands, primarily thorugh the healthy and delicious almond butter products of Magosero.
Magó
Magó is an under a year old "stray dog" rescued by Tamás and now they are just inseparable. So he will be following us everywhere. And will show his passion for Cartagena wilderness and fondness of touch to all of us.
What is it about?
Over five days, you'll experience a dynamic blend of lectures, hands-on workshops, and guided explorations that nurture your mind, body, and spirit while fostering a deeper connection to the earth. You will be accommodated in almost century old natural stone buildings with a kitchen/living room for every 4 people.
Dates: 29 March - 2 April 2025
Rooms are double rooms with double or twin beds.
Program in nutshell
5 days 3-7 hour programs
5 days of engaging activities guided by Jouko, Kata, and Tamás.
An abundance of healthy and delicious food
Savor nourishing, Mediterranean-inspired meals infused with local ingredients and while eating, learning from Kata how they fit to the ancient Functional Medicine wisdom. On two occasions you will have a hands-on experience of how the create these master pieces guided by Jouko. Taking this know-how home is your major souvenier from this trip!
Guided foraging of wild superfood plants
Horta foraging walks daily: Wander through stunning Spanish landscapes, forage for edible wild plants, and learn their culinary uses, holistic health benefits, and role in ecological balance.
Permaculture teachings
You will hear both theory and practice of basic principles and new ideas of permaculture in different zones - and learn the differences with permaculture and regenerative farming from Tamás.
Mindfulness
We will practise gratitude, surrendering and grounding through guided meditations in serene natural settings.
Trekkings
Morning walks in a beautiful canyon and one day guided trekking excursion and piknik on the top of the nearby mountains will be engraved in your memory.
Cabo Tiñoso area will charm you!
Cabo Tiñoso is a secluded, unspoilt area with biodiversity and calming energy. It is in Murcia region, next to the town of Cartagena with already Roman roots. Our retreat centre is as if a monastery cuddled by mountains on three sides.
Free time programs
In our rich program, you will be also given free time of your own to digest your learnings, to mingle with the other group members and go for your own discoveries of the near by nature and village.
Secure your place on this retreat!
Registration is open as long as spots are available.
ARRIVE TO ALICANTE OR CARTAGENA ON YOUR OWN
This 5-day trip is international in scope, so you will need to make your own travel arrangements to the closest arrival airport which is Alicante. This is not included in the cost of the program.
With speacial requests for arriving with own car, to other airports or coming earlier or leaving later, please inquire directly from Jouko: [email protected]
Start of program
29th of March Saturday, at 17.30-18.00
Meeting point:
Alicante airport
End of program
Wednesday 2nd of April at 5 pm
Check out from the hotel is on Wednesday afternoon
after morning program.
Don’t miss this chance to join an extraordinary retreat!
In this retreat personal health meets ecological harmony. Gain new knowledge, practical tools, and meaningful connections to improve your health and support the soil!
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
BONUS! If you register before 15th of Feb 2025
You will get an access to an extensive webcourse of the best plants that are taught in the retreat. You will also learn a lot of their healthiness, cooking, preserving, taste qualities etc. Perfect package to study before the live days! This bonus is worth 158€!
If you have questions about the retreat program
don't hesitate to contact Jouko at [email protected]
or call +358 405568880