Whole Self Retreat
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Soul Farm
Nurturing creativity through movement, breath, self-discovery, and connection
Welcome
Each day at Soul Farm begins quietly: fresh air through the windows, light across the vines, coffee brewing. The week is structured yet unhurried — time to rest, reflect, and move.
This retreat marks our fifth collaboration with Soul Farm — each one shaped by the land, the season, and the people who gather. The setting itself has become part of the practice — familiar, grounding, and quietly exquisite.
We’ll work with Narada® movement, breath, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Between sessions there’s space to wander, swim, or simply be.
The retreat is open to anyone interested in mindful movement, self-inquiry, and shared experience. No previous yoga or IFS background required—only curiosity and willingness.
“A nourishing week to breathe, expand, and return to yourself.”
The Practice
Each morning opens with movement — Narada, a flowing, Taoist-inspired practice that teaches the body to move with ease, awareness, and the quiet precision of dance.
Practice becomes meditation in motion, unfolding through the body’s intelligence rather than effort or will.
Through daily somatic and IFS-based experiential exercises, Kara guides the group toward compassionate inner exploration — opening space for what’s often set aside in the rush of daily life.
To help you arrive and integrate more deeply, participants receive access to recorded Narada classes and guided IFS meditations both before and after the retreat. These recordings serve as gentle preparation and ongoing support — threads that connect the week’s experience to daily life.
After the retreat, a virtual follow-up gathering offers space to reconnect and continue the work in community.
“Grounded and open-hearted — this is where the practice brings us.”
The Table
Chef Fabricio Robles cooks from the landscape itself — market vegetables, local olive oil, wines from the next valley.
Menus are seasonal and plant-forward, with meat and seafood options available. Expect long terrace lunches and abundant evening meals shared around the table.
“The table is our gathering place — where practice meets pleasure.”
The Setting
Soul Farm Mas els Igols—an artistically renovated 19th-century farmhouse in the Penedès wine region: courtyards, olives, long views, and a natural pool.
Walk to the nearby village, visit local wineries, or simply stay put—the property itself feels complete.
Your Facilitators
Together, Matt and Kara host each Whole Self Retreat with a balance of intention and fluidity.
With over twenty years in their respective fields and a decade of collaboration, Matt and Kara share a devotion to deep practice and authentic human connection — the heart of every Whole Self Retreat.
The Experience
A sample day at Soul Farm:
| 8:00 – 8:30 | Guided Meditation or Breathwork |
| 8:30 – 10:00 | Breakfast |
| 10:30 – 12:30 | Narada / Yoga Practice |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | Lunch |
| 15:30 – 17:30 | IFS or Creative Workshop |
| 17:30 – 20:00 | Free Time — swim, walk, journal |
| 20:00 – 22:00 | Dinner + informal discussion |
“Structure enough to rest inside; space enough to breathe.”
Pricing & Inclusions
€ 2,400 per person — shared accommodation
(includes 21% IVA)
Early Booking Offer: Reserve before January 1, 2026 and receive a € 200 discount (total € 2,200).
Private room supplement available (limited availability). Amount to be confirmed.
What’s included
- Shared accommodation (private option available)
- All meals, wine, and snacks
- Daily movement and IFS sessions
- Creative workshops and group activities
- Narada and IFS recordings before and after the retreat
- Local transfers from Vilafranca del Penedès station
Not included
- Airfare or airport transfer (≈ 1 hour from Barcelona)
- Optional private sessions (Narada, IFS, Reiki, Rebirthing Breathwork)
Travel & Booking
Soul Farm Mas els Igols — Penedès wine region (about one hour from Barcelona). Nearest airport: El Prat.
To reserve your place: m.w.lueders@gmail.com · mwlueders.com
A non-refundable € 500 deposit confirms your spot; balance due by April 15, 2025.
Practical Notes
Retreat sessions are led in English, with Spanish translation available on request. Group size is limited to ten participants to ensure a personal rhythm and spacious practice environment.
Soul Farm offers a mix of shared rooms, most with twin beds arranged as doubles in the photos. Four rooms include two twins (configurable as separate or together), two have queen beds, and one has three twins (typically used as a double). The Whole Self retreat accommodates up to ten guests, ensuring comfort and personal space throughout the week.
We’re happy to help coordinate local transfers from Vilafranca del Penedès and answer any travel questions before your arrival.
Pack comfortable clothing, a swimsuit, and something for quiet moments – perhaps a book or a creative project.