Eunoia, Chapter One
Marrakech, Morocco
October 30 - November 3, 2024
Itinerary Outline
This Eunoia chapter takes place in an inspiring setting that encourages deep reflection on inner and outer beauty, designed to calibrate our senses and encourage us to connect with unstoppable women at a crossroads from different walks of life. We will come together to explore our life journeys, how beauty has taught us to embrace life, how we confront fear, and grow through honest engagement.
OCt. 30 | ARRIVAL
Private Riad
OCt. 31 | RETREAT TOGETHER
Private Riad
Nov. 1 | MARRAKECH DAY
Private Riad
Nov. 2 | BACK TO EARTH
Private Riad
Nov. 3 | Departure
Marrakech Madness
The Marrakech Airport can be quite hectic upon arrival and the passport/customs line can take up to 1 or even 2 hours to get through. If you’d like to avoid these lines and fast track through security, I recommend booking your Pearl VIP Pass in advance. Click below to learn more and purchase your fast track pass. You need to purchase this over 48 hours in advance.
Airport Transfers & Arrivals
A driver will be at disposal to pick you up from the Marrakech Airport and transfer you to the riad. Get settled into your rooms and enjoy an introductory tour of the property.
Tea Time & Ice Breaker
Gather in the garden for tea time facing the Atlas Mountains. We will begin our retreat with gentle introductions and an ice breaker. This fun exercise sets our intentions for the retreat as well as builds a foundation to honesty and trust.
Designing the Alliance x Arjanna
After meeting each other, we will lay the foundations for the following four days and create the mental and spiritual space for open and honest discussion with a professionally designed workshop. This session for “Designing the Alliance” will be led by Arjanna, an exceptional leadership coach based out of Zurcih.
Dinner at the Big Table
Dinner will be served in the main dining room with our exclusive Eunoia playlist. Enjoy a surprise this evening…
Oct. 30 | Arrival & Introductions
RETREAT
Reminders
Beautiful Thinking
Eunoia is Greek for "beautiful thinking”, capturing the essence of harmony and synergy while invoking a sense of empowerment and unity among women.
Equal Engagement
Eunoia fosters synergy and osmosis where each participant engages, discusses, and contributes to a nexus of ideas within femininity and female empowerment. With a loose framework promoting equal participation and a central focus, we cultivate a community of mutual support among strong, independent women, valuing everyone's contribution. Through shared trust and honesty, we harness strengths and offer support amid challenges. Every attendee is invited to lead a 30-minute session of a topic, activity or experience of their choice. Contact Sarah to pencil in your slot and topic.
Dress & Alcohol
To foster elevated thought, we synchronize our minds, bodies, and spirits. On Eunoia retreats, We abstain from alcohol, dress elegantly, and ensure our appearance reflects our internal grace, complementing our serene setting.
Anonymous Sponsorship
The key for an engaging and fruitful retreat is to gather a diverse group of women coming from different walks of life to bring in a variety of ideas, discussions and opinions, enriching the thought process and perspectives. There are two guests on this retreat who have been kindly sponsored by two participants.
Dawn Prayer & Sunrise Yoga
Optional fajr prayer (for those practicing) and silent 40-minute meditation session at dawn. This will be followed by sunrise yoga facing the gardens and mountains.
Breakfast & Art
Start your day with breakfast in the gardens, where creativity meets the morning sun. As you savor your meal, Sarah will unveil our communal canvas—a shared art piece that will evolve with each brushstroke over the coming days. Every participant is invited to make their mark and bring their artistic vision to life! Not an artist? Not a problem. This is about pushing your boundaries and sharing the burden of discomfort with a supportive group of women who seek beauty in all things.
Saffron Farm
Today we will visit a saffron farm as it is saffron harvest seasons! Together we will discover the organic botanical garden which grows saffron, as well as medicinal plants, citrus and exotic fruit trees. We’ll relax with a glass of tea in one of the terraces and admire the fantastic view of the Atlas Mountains. We’ll experience a barefoot trail with herbal baths and pamper your feet with organic argan oil.
Atlas Mountains & Valley
We will have the option to explore a local village and have lunch in the mountains (paid independently).
Free Time & Optional Horseback Riding
Afternoon tea will be served back at the riad and you will have the option to go horseback riding ($40 per hour excursion).
Eunoia Discussions
We will gather for honest discussion on how beauty and beautiful thinking helps us confront fear.
Halloween Dinner!
Enjoy dinner together with a henna artist to get your traditional henna.
Oct. 31 | Retreat together
Nov. 1 | MARRAKECH
Dawn Prayer
Optional fajr prayer (for those practicing) and silent 40-minute meditation session at dawn.
Sunrise Workshob x Iman
Iman is an Ayurveda practitioner who will talk about the importance of early mornings for women in terms of health from all levels.
Breakfast
Breakfast served on the terrace.
Day in Marrakech
Spend the day together in Marrakech. Venture into the medina to visit Mederasa Ben Youssef, House of Photography, and Le Jardin Secret.
Visit an important women’s NGO for Coucous Friday. We will have lunch (paid independently) at Amal to meet inspirational women who despite the odds, paved a better life for themselves
Free Time
Return to our riad for an afternoon at leisure.
Dinner at the Riad
We’ll enjoy dinner together in the living room and you’re welcome to dine in separate groups and tables.
Nov. 2 | BACK TO EARTH
Dawn Prayer & Sunrise Yoga
Optional fajr prayer (for those practicing) and silent 40-minute meditation session at dawn. This will be followed by sunrise yoga facing the gardens and mountains.
Breakfast
Start your day with a delightful breakfast in the serene gardens.
Farming Experience
Eunoia open discussion with farming, we will dig deep into our inner beauty and explore our strengths and weaknesses with the help of farming. By connecting with earth, that which we ultimately come from, we will use this as a vessel to guide deep conversations about inner beauty and strength as women. Together, we will explore the wisdom behind seasonal eating and reconnecting with the natural world.
Cooking Class
Enjoy a hands-on cooking class with Eva, an exceptional chef, and learn how to prepare a main course, bread and dessert. We will dine together on our creation.
Free Time
This is your free time to enjoy as you please. You can go horseback riding, swimming, hiking, wakeboarding, or even shopping in Marrakech. All arranged independently and paid separately.
Early Evening Discussion Time
We’re keeping this final early evening slot open for final discussions and reflections as they come organically to a close.
Dinner
This will be our farewell dinner with dancing!
Breakfast & Canvas Reveal
A final breakfast will be served in the gardens. Before we bid farewell to our retreat, we will reveal our canvas and discuss the work of art we’ve produced together and share final thoughts.
Airport Transfers
Depart to the airport depending on your flight time. You are welcome to enjoy the riad until your departure time.
Nov. 3 | Departure
Note: If you haven’t done so already, please e-mail Sarah your departure flight details.
What’s included
Inclusions
Accommodation: A private riad with shared rooms.
Transport: Airport transfers and excursions transfers listed in the itinerary.
Touring: All tours and excursions listed in the itinerary.
Meals: All breakfasts, lunch on Nov. 2, all teas, all dinners as listed in the itinerary.
Exclusions
Flights
Horseback riding and any other additional activities
Lunch on October 31 and November 1
Entrance fees on October 31 and November 1
