We invite you to a special Valentine's Couples Retreat at the Quaives - a hidden gem, surrounded by the peaceful countryside of East Kent - ideal for a romantic getaway.
This Valentine's weekend is especially designed to entice your senses, deepen intimacy in your relationship, and invite sacred sex into your life,
We will hold space for you and your partner to navigate your relationship with wisdom and elegance, so you can grow together bringing the best of each other out into the world.
This Valentine's weekend is especially designed to entice your senses, deepen intimacy in your relationship, and invite sacred sex into your life,
We will hold space for you and your partner to navigate your relationship with wisdom and elegance, so you can grow together bringing the best of each other out into the world.
Highlights
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Slowing down, re-connecting with your partner, navigating obstructions, and re-igniting the spark between you are the central themes of this first ever couples retreat at the Quaives.
The Venue
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The Quaives Retreat is the perfect place for recharging your batteries in its peaceful surroundings and secluded gardens - a real escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
This stunning place offers a real sense of retreat with a touch of luxury. There are a range of accommodation options and a brand new beautiful yoga studio with high ceilings, and a communal diner-lounge with log burner.
The estate also hosts a hot tub, tennis court, fire pit, and cedar wood pavilion. Gorgeous formal gardens and grounds that open onto meadows and the lakes beyond invite you for a romantic walk with your Valentine.
The Valentine's couples retreat is a short distance from two stunning beautiful villages of Ickham and Wickhambreaux if you want to explore a little further...although you may not want to leave!
The Experience
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Valentine's Day originates from a pagan festival of fertility in Roman times, and has been associated with romance for the last five hundred years.
In this Valentine's retreat you will reconnect with the love and excitement that brought you together and find new ways to communicate, be intimate, and nurture each other.
The practice space is an incredible, light and spacious studio, converted from an original barn, with underfloor heating and floor to ceiling windows.
You will walk the walk of trust in the morning, building more trust between you and your loved one.
In the evening, you will enjoy a guided visualisation, dreaming together with your beloved, synchronising your brain waves before you go to bed.
The sacred sexuality workshops will teach you new, expansive ways to make love so you are recharged and never drained from your love making.
The cacao ceremony will open new avenues of communicating and relating in your relationship, helping you to let go and open up to the beauty and richness you share together.
Cacao is called "food of the gods" and has a powerful effect on your being, including enhancing your skin's sensitivity up to 12 times! This will be accompanied by the live performance of our friend and talented musician, Alex, who will enchant us with his guitar and didgeridoo performance.
You will learn an ancient tantric ritual of awakening the senses - both you and your partner will take turns to master this beautiful gift you can then go on to give to each other whenever you want.
Ena will introduce organic essential oils - the aphrodisiacs - and more, to further boost your experiences in this magical retreat.
The Accommodation
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We want you to sleep and rest well on this retreat, and feel utterly comfortable!
We have a range of luxury accommodation available for you for this retreat:
3 cottages on the grounds at the Quaives estate: Bumble Bee, Songbird, and Fuchsia cottage plus one master en-suite bedroom in the main house.
There is one more cottage 2 min walk from the estate, called the Potting Shed, and 5 luxury rooms at the nearby Tor Spa hotel, a short 10 min walk or 2 min drive to the estate.
One more option is a luxury room at the Duke William pub-hotel, about 15min walk or 4 min drive to the estate.
Most of the accommodation options have kitchen and lounge areas and all have top spec spotless bathrooms and super comfy king-sized beds.
There is space for 11 couples in this retreat, on first come first serve basis so reserve your place early to avoid disappointment.
Please choose which kind of accommodation you prefer by choosing your option in the drop down menu.
Fiona Campbell, London
"Gammadian and Ena's Rishikesh Retreat was a magical mixture of energy, movement, recapitulation, Ganges dipping, waterfalls, caves, temples and more. Challenging, energising, inspiring, and life affirming.
The combination of Ena and Gammadian was a treat. They are incredibly generous and loving, shared inspiring personal stories and provided a very organised and safe environment for us. The 'work' has had a very deep impact.
A fantastic experience - would be there again in a heartbeat..."
"Gammadian and Ena's Rishikesh Retreat was a magical mixture of energy, movement, recapitulation, Ganges dipping, waterfalls, caves, temples and more. Challenging, energising, inspiring, and life affirming.
The combination of Ena and Gammadian was a treat. They are incredibly generous and loving, shared inspiring personal stories and provided a very organised and safe environment for us. The 'work' has had a very deep impact.
A fantastic experience - would be there again in a heartbeat..."
The Food
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The food at this retreat will be a feast for the senses and for our bodies.
We have co-created a special Valentine's menu for you with the talented chef Sara who will be preparing our meals every day with the utmost care and attention.
The foods are specifically chosen ones to strengthen the libido, and balance the hormones.
All meals will be made using as much local and organic produce as possible and will be vegetarian or vegan. We can cater for food allergies and intolerances so just let us know at the time of booking.
And...there is no retreat without 'treat', so we will provide some afternoon indulgences and dessert. We will have coffee at breakfast time too if you need your fix!
Maria Kassova
Executive Coach, London
Executive Coach, London
"Every session with Ena has left me transformed, rejuvenated and with a renewed sense of optimism. I have felt more comfortable and at ease in my body, in my life.
Her methods help me gain new perspectives, and give me a huge sense of relief and liberation."
Her methods help me gain new perspectives, and give me a huge sense of relief and liberation."
Daily Retreat Schedule
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Friday
Valentine's Day 3pm
Arrivals. Enjoy a cup of tea, settle and meet the other couples. 5.00 - 7pm Welcoming Valentine's Ceremony + Deepening intimacy workshop 7.30pm Candlelight Valentine's dinner 9.15 - 9.45pm Guided meditation Dreaming with the Beloved |
Saturday
7.30am
Walk of trust 8.30am Breakfast 10 - 12.00am Cacao Ceremony Awakening to Love 12:30pm Light Lunch + free time to relax 4:30 - 6:30pm Tantric Ritual - Awakening the Senses 7.30pm Dinner 9 - 9.30pm Guided meditation Dreams of Love |
Sunday
7:30am
Nature walk 8:30am Breakfast 10 - 11:30am Sacred Sexuality Workshop 11.30 Break 11.45- 12.30 Closing Circle Blossoming Together 2pm Lunch Goodbyes and departure |
*This is a guide to the weekend. All activities are optional and subject to change.
Lisa Finch, London
"I have such a profound understanding of the orgasm now, from the human level to the universal level. It saddens me to remember the limited understanding I had before.
I now regularly practice the two tantric mudras Ena taught me, and feel so connected to my body, and am on my way to experiencing the full potential of the orgasm. Thank you.“
I now regularly practice the two tantric mudras Ena taught me, and feel so connected to my body, and am on my way to experiencing the full potential of the orgasm. Thank you.“
Couples Massage & Hot Tub
We have wonderful therapists, to help you heal and relax over your weekend stay with 60, or 90 minute sessions available. You can book a massage for yourself or for both you and your partner! Book a treatment early to avoid disappointment as there are limited time slots.
1 hour £70 90 mins £100
The wood fired hot tub situated in the stunning grounds will be available for up to 4 couples to enjoy at a time. Boost circulation and relieve tense muscles with a dip. Remember to bring your swim suit for this heavenly pleasure.
1 hour £70 90 mins £100
The wood fired hot tub situated in the stunning grounds will be available for up to 4 couples to enjoy at a time. Boost circulation and relieve tense muscles with a dip. Remember to bring your swim suit for this heavenly pleasure.
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Special Valentine's Gift Bag
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Each couple will receive a welcome Valentine's gift full of organic goodness, so it may remind you when you are back home about all the exciting things you did at the retreat!
Your Valentine's Retreat Hosts
We are Gammadian Freeman and Ena Xena - experienced teachers of yogic, tantric and shamanic arts. Ena is a love and intimacy coach, and Gammadian is a spiritual mentor.
Partners in love, life and endeavour, we are perfectly suited to be your guides in this Valentine's couples retreat. We are both certified 500hrs and 1000hrs yoga teachers, long-term Being Energy® teachers, life-coaches, massage therapists, and Reiki healers.
We have run retreats throughout Asia, Europe and South America. Creating and holding safe space for our participants to enjoy powerful transformation is our passion.
SPECIAL OFFER
How Much
Option 1: Total price per couple £1100 pay in full
Option 2: Pay 50% deposit now and 50% no later than 30 days before the retreat starts.
Option 2: Pay 50% deposit now and 50% no later than 30 days before the retreat starts.
What's Included
All meals and snacks, all activities, cacao ceremony, 2 nights’ accommodation, unlimited teas, plus one Valentine's Gift Bag per couple.
Use of tennis court and rackets. Use of outdoor hot tub on Saturday and Sunday. Use of mats, cushions and sheep skins.
What's Not Included
Transportation, massage treatments.
All meals and snacks, all activities, cacao ceremony, 2 nights’ accommodation, unlimited teas, plus one Valentine's Gift Bag per couple.
Use of tennis court and rackets. Use of outdoor hot tub on Saturday and Sunday. Use of mats, cushions and sheep skins.
What's Not Included
Transportation, massage treatments.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- A reservation requires a full payment or a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled less than 30 days before the start of the retreat.
- 50% of the deposit will be refunded if the booking is cancelled more than 30 days prior to the start of the retreat.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
- We reserve the right to cancel the retreat if it is not meeting the minimum 10 participants. (if we do so your deposit will be refunded in full).
FAQ
How do I know if this retreat is suitable for my Valentine and I?
This Valentine's retreat is designed for couples who:
- want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life, and use this weekend to be more present and available to each other, so they let more love, joy, and playfulness in their life;
- want to enjoy Valentine's Day deepening their relationship, trust and reigniting the sparks of passion;
- are curious or interested in exploring sacred sexuality, where both of you use your love making to feel recharged and energised by it, and never drained.
Is this a couples only retreat?
Yes, this retreat is for couples only, so you have to be a couple to attend.
Will there be nudity at this retreat?
Except in the hot tub where you will wear a swim suit, the sessions will be conducted in loose clothing.
What if my partner gets aroused during the group activities and workshops?
Arousal is normal in these types of activities, and we will address this from the beginning. We will teach everyone an easy but effective exercise to transform their sexual energy into spiritual energy within a few minutes, so arousal stops being a challenge.
Is this retreat only for couple who have been together for a certain time?
This couples retreat is open for all couples regardless of how long they have been together.
What if I don't want to go for the morning walk?
You can choose what you like to attend at this retreat.
Make use of this opportunity. The techniques we will teach have remained secret for aeons and are being revealed at this important time in our evolution.
Make use of this opportunity. The techniques we will teach have remained secret for aeons and are being revealed at this important time in our evolution.