Sanctuary Women's Retreat, Dragonfly House, Antequerra, Spain

Step into the Stillness of Autumn

As the light softens and the land exhales after summer’s heat, the Autumn Equinox invites us to pause, release, and return to our natural state of peace.

Held at Dragonfly House Retreat Centre, surrounded by olive groves and mountains, this retreat is your invitation to slow down, soften, and reconnect with the still point within, your inner Sanctuary.

We’ll work with the elements of Earth and Air, grounding deeply into the body and the steady presence of the land, while inviting clarity and freedom through the breath and the wind. Here, the breeze through the olive trees is said to sound like the ocean, soothing and cleansing.

This retreat is built upon four sacred pillars of Presence, Spaciousness, Deeper Connection, and Nurture. Together, they guide you home to peace and simplicity, to living each day from a steadier, more spacious heart.

Is this you?

You long for space to slow down and clear your mind
You’re ready to feel more grounded, centred, and calm
You want to let go of what no longer serves and move forward lightly
You desire meaningful sisterhood and heart-led community
You’re seeking practices that help you create Sanctuary in everyday life

If this resonates, Sanctuary is calling you home.

The Offering

Across 7 nourishing days, you’ll experience a thoughtfully woven blend of guided and intuitive practices, including:

• Daily sunrise yoga on the terrace or in the mountain-view studio.  Very gentle and suitable for all levels.
• Meditative practices — seated, walking, and in nature, including beneath the stars
• Hypnosis and regression journeys
• Sound Healing with solfeggio crystal bowls, golden chalice and drum — indoors and optional floating at the pool
• DNA Key Regeneration
• Intuitive movement and dance
• Nature walks through olive groves and mountain trails
• Essential oil blending — create your personal Sanctuary scent
• Cacao and fire ceremonies
• Journaling, coaching, and reflection practices
• Sisterhood and soulful connection with like-hearted women

Go Home Feeling...

Grounded, centred, and renewed
Held, rested, and deeply at peace
Equipped with supportive tools and gentle daily rituals

What’s Included

• 6 nights / 7 days full-board accommodation
• All meals, snacks, and drinks, vegan and vegetarian options available
• All group sessions, ceremonies, and guided practices
• Use of all indoor and outdoor spaces — yoga studio, meditation terrace, and pool
• Included day trips:
  • Sunset visit to El Torcal UNESCO Nature Reserve
  • Wine & tapas afternoon at an organic vineyard - end of retreat celebration
  • Optional Antequera market visit
• Take-home personal Sanctuary essential oil blend
• Pre-retreat and post-retreat Sanctuary online integration gatherings
• Access to recorded meditations and practices before and after the retreat
• And surprise gifts
• Transfer support from Málaga airport (at a small additional expense)

Places are limited to keep this experience intimate.

To reserve your spot or find out more, choose an option from below.

Your Sacred Investment – Earlybird prices from £1888 (valid until 1st February 2025).  £222 savings on general price

Shared Twin Room with ensuite - £1888 - sold out

• Earlybird 2 Part Payment plan £333 deposit to secure your place payable by the Tickettailor link below with £1555 balance due by 30th May. The special bonus below applies if balance is paid in full by by 30th March 2026.
• Earlybird Extended Payment plan £333 deposit to secure your place payable by the Tickettailor link below with 4 payments of £408 by 30^th Jan, 30th March 30^th May and 30th July 2026 inclusive

Double Room with ensuite - £2222 - solo use - sold out

• Earlybird 2 Part Payment plan £333 deposit to secure your place payable by the Tickettailor link below with £1889 balance due by 30th May. The special bonus below applies if balance is paid in full by by 30th March 2026.
• Earlybird Extended Payment plan £333 deposit to secure your place payable by the Tickettailor link below with 4 payments of £488 by 30^th Jan, 30th March 30^th May and 30th July 2026 inclusive

By paying your deposit and selecting your payment plan, you are agreeing to the terms of the plan above. Please read the full terms and conditions here.

Special Bonuses

1. 1. For anyone who signs up and pays in full before 30th March, we are offering an online 1-2-1 session (Energetic healing or DNA Key) with either Lynda or Nathalie, valued at £111.
   2. For anyone who refers a friend and they sign up, you both will receive a free ticket to an online or an in person evening retreat at Avebury which can be used anytime before Winter Solstice 2026.
   3. For everyone, we are also providing a retreat group online gathering in advance of the retreat and one afterwards. These will both offer practical and emotional support whilst providing an opportunity for the energy of the group to connect. All of this helps us to arrive feeling so wonderfully held and nourished and integrate the shifts from the retreat into day to day life.

Your Hosts

Lynda Gillingham

I’m a compassionate, intuitive and highly experienced coach and complementary therapist who can help you discover the deeply buried version of yourself you know to be true. Much like a butterfly opening its wings in transformation, I will help you to shift your current reality, emerge majestically into the world and live a joyous, empowered and fully connected life.

How do I do that? By tuning in and working intuitively with you to personalise your treatment, whether you are in a 1-2-1 or group setting. Drawing from my experience in career and transformational life coaching, hypnotherapy, regression therapy, inner child healing, reiki, sound healing, spiritual aromatherapy and akashic records reading, I weave in the best modalities to give you optimum results.

Nathalie Gagnon

Nathalie Gagnon, Wisdom Weaver and Mindset Coach brings together the magic of the forest and master healing practices. Her calling is to combine multiple modalities of healing to empower you to slow down and connect to the wisdom of your body so that you can lead an even more abundant life. Nathalie effortlessly weaves Neurolinguistic Programming, EFT tapping, restorative yin, family constellation, crystal healing and aromatherapy in all of her offerings. Nathalie holds high level sacred spaces in her sought after Mentoring Sessions, Workshops and Masterminds.

Some words from a previous retreat guest at one of our residential retreats:

I came to revisit a special place in my life. My highlights of Resonance Retreat included Lynda and Hattie’s care, the direction of the retreat and a great holding space. I loved the sound healing and drumming as well as eating together. There was a real sense of sisterhood and I have a deeper understanding of this. I know that I am loved and I am important. It was one of the most magical and happiest times of my life. A restoration of fun and laughter after experiencing traumatic grief. I actually feel whole again . It has been a life changing retreat. Thank you so much

Dawn, UK

If you have any questions about this retreat, please feel free to email us at - Lynda – lynda@empowerandgrow.co.uk

or arrange a free discovery call https://www.empowerandgrow.co.uk/retreatidiscovery/

We look forward to sharing in this magical journey of Sanctuary with you.

With love,

Lynda and Nathalie xx