Women Retreat: Open Heart

May 27th - June 1st 2025
An immersive retreat, where the essence of life is celebrated through ancient rituals, music, yoga and meditations that connect you to the earth and universe.
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The experience

Step into a world where the whispers of your heart intertwine with the wisdom of nature’s elements. Experience shamanic healing journeys, where rituals meet science-based practices and reconnect to your inner wisdom. Release deep and old parts that have been keeping you small. Walks in nature will serve as moments of integration, allowing the healing experiences to take root within. This empowering experience awaits courageous souls ready to reconnect with their true selves, ready to embrace life with trust and compassion.

We are excited to welcome you to Forci, where you have the opportunity to remember your true essence, the strength and wisdom that resides within, and your heart’s purpose. You will deepen your understanding of what gives you energy and set loving boundaries accordingly so you can create a life of authenticity, joy, and freedom.

"If everyone would live with an open heart - we would automatically make choices in benefit of all - ourselves, others and the planet"
- Alixe

The Facilitators

Alixe van Ogtrop

Transformational Therapy

Alixe fuses the ancient teachings of shamanism with the most recent discoveries of neuroscience. Her passion lies in holding space for beings to expand their edge, so they can evolve and embody more of themselves. By emanating light she invites the shadow pieces to be seen and transformed into love. She loves to bring you a little bit out of your comfort zone so that we can cut through all the bullshit and storyland and get to the essence and be real!

@alixevanogtrop

Henriette van ogtrop

Cultural anthropologist

Henriette, a cultural anthropologist, worked as a corporate culture specialist in various global locations before her journey into the world of subtle energies. After 15 years abroad, she underwent trainings in family constellations, aura chakra readings , life coaching, aura soma therapy and thus began her exploration of the deeper connections between heaven and earth. Over the past decade she has focused her expertise on medical coaching, utilizing Advanced Clearing Energetics to release trauma and aid clients to get back in balance. Henriette, bringing the wisdom of the body and energy work together (body/mind/soul) will guide you into deep meditations/ visualisations and make your breath your biggest teacher to search for any (possible) blockages in your energy system that keep you from living life to the fullest.

@henriette.lurvink

What will you gain

– Rewired patterns in your brain

– Full embrace of life

– Deep trust in your journey

– Awareness of magic unfolding around you

– Enhanced vitality and aliveness!

This transformative process will cultivate compassion for yourself and others, fostering a profound sense of ease in your being.

A day at the retreat

8:00 - 9:00
Morning Movement Practice
9:00 - 10:00
Healthy delicious Breakfast
10:00 - 12:00
Workshop / Ceremony/ Sacred Walk
13:00 - 14:00
Nourishing Lunch
14:00 - 16:00
Integration time / Rest time
16:00 - 18:00
Workshop / Ceremony / Healing Ritual
19:00 - 20:00
Nourishing Dinner
20:00 - 22:00
Evening practice / Breathing Ritual / Sacred Fire Ritual

What is included

  • Daily nourishing vegetarian meals from local & seasonal products
  • Daily movement/yoga classes
  • Daily meditation practices
  • Daily healing journeys
  • Shadow work
  • Chakra healing
  • Opportunity to book a 1:1 track with Alixe or Henriette
  • 6 days and 5 nights in one of our traditional Tuscany Farmhouse

What is not included

  • Transportation to and from Forci
  • Medical insurance
  • Alcoholic beverages

Accommodation

* Note that all below prices are per person

Shared room and shared bathroom

€ 1.565 (EARLY BIRD)

Shared room and private bathroom

€ 1.687 (EARLY BIRD)

Private room and shared bathroom

€ 1.815 (EARLY BIRD)

Private room and private bathroom

€ 2.161 (EARLY BIRD)

FAQ

We welcome anyone in this experience and we meet you exactly where you are on your journey. Maybe you are just starting, ready to dive deep or maybe you have journeyed long and far and are ready to level up. All we ask for is for you to commit to your inner growth and take responsibility for your inner world. Ready to raise your consciousness and be free!

What makes this retreat truly stand out is its remarkable fusion of ancient wisdom and modern science. Unlike other retreats, we uniquely blend the insights of neuroscience with the wisdom of shamanism. Led by experts in both fields, this program promises not only effectiveness but also transformative power. By harmonizing these two worlds, we provide an experience that goes beyond the ordinary, offering a profound journey of growth and healing that's both impactful and exceptional.

If you are open and curious to explore your inner world. If you feel ready to dive in deep while at the same time feel nourished, held and replenished. If you are looking for a real and authentic experience where you will be encouraged to find your own innerwisdom instead of people telling you what the truth is, this is your place to be!
Do you want to be part of a movement/community of people walking the talk and truly wanting to make a change, Forci is just that!
With over 30+ years of combined experience in practices that raise your consciousness there will be a variety of practices for instant transformation and tools you can bring home to integrate the change

We understand that circumstances may arise leading to the need for cancellation, and we strive to accommodate our guests to the best of our ability within the framework of our policies.

Please note our cancellation policy:
* Cancellation 60 days before check-in: 50% refund
* Cancellation 59 to 30 days before check-in: 30% refund
* Cancellation within 29 days before check-in: No refund

To cancel, please email [email protected]. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to hosting you.

Our retreat kicks off with the first workshop at 4pm on June 4th and concludes at 11am on June 9th. Check-in and check-out times align with these workshop timings for a seamless experience.

About us

The Art of Living a Regenerative Life

This immersive retreat takes place amidst the enchanting beauty of Tuscany, at the soulful sanctuary of Forci, a stimulating place to understand how to live a regenerative and more conscious life. Forci is a multifaceted family project — a Regenerative Farm and forthcoming Holistic Healing Sanctuary, an Event Space blending Agriculture & Cuisine, a Gallery Space with an Artist-in-Residence Program, and an inspiring living community of sustainably developed Tuscan farmhouses.