A woman who lives from her feminine essence is radically receptive - open to receiving the masculine, life, and abundance in her heart and womb.
In this surrender, she becomes a Satiated Woman.
Yet this receptivity deepens still; she must learn to feel worthy - without any reason or condition - of every blessing, every gesture of love, support offered to her.
And in this softening, she becomes a Nourished Woman.
THE LOCATION
Nestled in the heart of Portugal’s Algarve Mountains, the Rose Mountain Retreat Centre spans 48 hectares of lush, ecologically preserved land.
What makes it so special is that it’s a sanctuary inspired by ancient feminine lineages, providing a sacred space for women. The name itself carries the essence of the rose as a symbol of the Divine Feminine.
The accommodations include spacious double rooms with private bathrooms and private tiny houses with shared facilities set amidst nature.
In between sessions, you can relax by the saltwater pool, move in the sunlit yoga studio or outdoor yoga deck, or find stillness in one of the ceremonial spaces. Wander through the expansive garden, take a hike along the nearby trails, or simply be, allowing the energy of the land to hold you.
The stewards of Rose Mountain are Melanie and Bas, who live here with their two children. Their presence infuses every detail of the land, and we feel deeply honored to bring our retreat to a place that so beautifully weaves together nature, sisterhood, and the deep feminine.
"I couldn’t have imagined how profoundly my life would shift after this retreat. It wasn’t just a few days away — it was a portal to a new way of living.
I rediscovered self-love, learned to trust myself again, and began moving through life with ease and flow. The experience felt safe, nurturing, and yet invited me to boldly embrace parts of myself I’d been avoiding for years.
The best part? It wasn’t ‘work’ — it was playful, exciting, and filled with wonder. A true initiation into seeing the world — and myself — through new eyes."
~ Yana, The Netherlands ~
THE STRUCTURE
We’ll start the day with silence and yoga. After breakfast, we break the silence and go into our first workshop. After lunch, there'll be another workshop. We aim to offer a space rich in both transformation and nourishment.
The workshops will range from practices like visual meditations, ceremonies, feminine embodiment through breathwork and dance, voice activations, sound healing, heart-opening practices, sisterhood connections, poetry, expression, inner-child-, tantric-, womb-, polarity- and archetypal work.
Some days, there'll be an evening ritual. If not, we’ll build a fire and share songs or take time to relax, read or enjoy nature.
Overall structure of our retreat days:
08.00 - 09.15 Meditation & Yoga
09.30 - 10.00 Breakfast
11.00 - 13.00 First workshop
13.30 - 14.30 Lunch
15.00 - 17.00 Second workshop
19.00 - 20.00 Dinner
20.00 - 21.30 Free time, evening ritual or music
All food will be Ayurvedic, organic and absolutely delicious!
"Sarah is a woman from the earth, raw, true to herself and she’s kind enough to share her magic with your sisters, where envy and side-eyes don't exist, and where she holds us just by being herself, coming down on your knees crawl all the way down to pick us up, and let us shine not under you but with her. I love how she holds a powerful feminine and masculine space!”
~ Barbara ~
MEET THE TEAM
SARAH WARNAAR | HOST
Sarah is a mentor, artist and women’s work facilitator who supports women in embodying their organic feminine essence, opening their hearts in relationship and creative expression, connecting to their power and awakening their soul path and work. She creates spaces for others to heal conditioned patterns, re-align with their most expressed self and remember their wholeness. Sarah serves as a bridge from the ground-work of trauma, codependency, masculine/ feminine work - to archetypal, Tantric, multi-dimensional, polarity and feminine devotional work. As a Priestess of the Rose, she's is devoted to Union and serves the Path of Love.
ASHLEIGH MCKENZIE | YOGA TEACHER & CO-FACILITATOR
Ashleigh is a mindful movement facilitator, a birth doula and breathwork and Craniosacral therapist. She brings people into deeper connection with the infinite power and divinity within. Her work as a space holder creates a safe container where you can open to shed layers that no longer serve you to come back to your true essence, to the unique and magnificent expression of life that you are. Her deepest passion is to bring people into deeper connection with themselves and one another through embodiment and multidimensional healing. Ash will give the morning yoga and will help hold energetic space with Sarah.
LISA ÅKESSON | CHEF & MUSICIAN
Just as in all of our prior retreats, Lisa will be nourishing our bellies with beautiful Ayurvedic food and grace us with her warm presence. Her food is healthy and soothing, thoughtful and pure and gives just the appropriate energy for every unique day or workshop. Her approach is playful and nourishing, taking both the physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing into account. She’s passionate about supporting others in finding freedom in their relationship to food, others and themselves. Lisa will be your chef and will help hold the musical and ceremonial space.
KATHRIN BECK | CHEF
Kath loves cooking for people and nourishing them with seasonal and healthy meals. She’s loves living and cooking in harmony with the seasons. Kath is currently deepening her knowledge about permaculture and growing her own food in Tuscany where she moved to recently. For her, the kitchen is the perfect space for creative expression and for making people feel loved and cared for. Then there’s Kath’s humor; a good enough reason in and of itself to join the retreat.
RIEKE HEIKENS | AISSTANT
Rieke is an Ayurvedic Health Advisor, wellness advocate, content creator, and Sarah's assistant and right hand. Her own journey of healing from chronic illness, IBS, and deep emotional disconnection has guided her back into a life anchored in nature, ancient wisdom, and feminine embodiment. Through Ayurveda, somatic healing, and devoted inner work, Rieke has reconnected with her cyclical body, her wild feminine spirit, and her untamed truth. As Sarah’s trusted right hand, Rieke will support the retreat from behind the scenes – helping to hold the container and sisterhood.
THE THREE STAGES OF FEMININE AWAKENING
We unleash our voice, reclaim our embodied truth, express our full selves and open our throat.
We open our heart, soften the armouring, connect to another person or space and learn to veil or unveil our energy.
We awaken our womb, return to wholeness and inner union, connect to our devotion and liberate the moment with love’
1ST STAGE OF FEMININE AWAKENING
Selfish Expression • Descent into the Throat
‘What is my fully embodied truth?’
This is where the feminine path begins. We start questioning our conditioning, meeting the Wild Woman, Inner Goddess and Sovereign Creatrix within. We peel back layers, feel deeply, claim our bodies and desires, and open our voice and truth. Expression becomes fierce, sensual, free and unapologetic. Although this feels like liberation, it is only the first step. This stage is essential yet still immature, a necessary reclamation of self.
3RD STAGE OF FEMININE AWAKENING
Sacred Expression • Descent into the Womb
‘How would love liberate this moment?'
After claiming our voice, gifts and purpose, we feel called to surrender and serve something greater. The Mother awakens, offering creativity, devotion and compassion. We reconcile with the masculine and return to wholeness, guided rather than self-driven. Our lives become devotional, centered on what opens the most love and divinity in each moment. We respond with courage, compassion and presence. This is sacred expression and inner union.
FAQ
Is the retreat for beginners and/or advanced practitioners?
How do I get to Rose Mountain Retreat Centre?
Would the chef be able to adjust the meals for my allergies, intolerances or pregnancy?
I'd like to work with plant medicine. Is this retreat for me?
Which yoga levels are you offering?
Will I be expected to do things out of my comfort zone?
When do we open/close?
What are your terms and conditions?
How do I get to Rose Mountain Retreat Centre?
The closest airport is Faro (FAO), approximately 45 minutes’ drive from the retreat centre.
Lisbon Airport is also an option, though it is more than two hours away by car.
You are welcome to book your flights now. We recommend arriving on Friday morning and departing on Tuesday afternoon or evening. If you feel called to stay longer in Portugal, you are very welcome to arrange your own additional travel before or after the retreat.
Airport Shuttle
We will offer a group airport shuttle on Friday afternoon, with pick-up at Faro Airport at approximately 13:00 am, and a return shuttle on Tuesday, with drop-off at the airport at approximately 15:30 pm.
• One time shuttle cost is payed by us. Any other times of transportation - more shuttles or taxi's - are additional and at your own cost.
• Payment is to be made in cash directly to the driver
We will create a Telegram group prior to the retreat to coordinate arrivals, share shuttle details, and support any car-sharing or taxi arrangements if needed.
