Journey to Yourself: A Transformative Desert & Sea Retreat
November 14th - November 21st, 2026 • El Gouna, Egypt
Desert, villa, sea.
Opening up, integrating, releasing.
You slow down. Listening to what's already present in your life — and to what appears along the way.
Some moments quiet. Some intense. Some unexpectedly simple. You’ll walk the desert and sit around the fire. Move and connect. Snorkel turquoise waters. You cook together. You see with your heart. You share what moves you.
Nature becomes your mirror. The group your temporary village.
This retreat isn't about fixing you, it's about standing at the threshold
and meeting what's ready to change.
1 hotel night
Arriving in El Gouna
2 desert night
Transitioning & opening up
4 villa nights
Grounding & integrating
Several sessions daily
Nature connection, embodiment & continuous 1:1 guidance
1 day on a yacht
Meeting the sea, snorkling & releasing
Max. 8 participants
Safe space & real depth
This is for you if…
you need a time-out
you feel stuck in your life
you face a crisis or decision
you feel the call to nature, elements & yourself
you want to explore what wants to be seen
What you’ll discover
a natural flow that reveals inner clarity
your body speaking & blockages softening
deep connection with group, nature & self
the desert & sea holding space for your transformation
"Olivia touched my heart... I felt truly seen. Her intuitive guidance opened safe space for profound transformation. I emerged softer yet stronger."
— Nathalie
Pillars of the retreat
What’s included
1 night in the beautiful Ali Pasha hotel in El Gouna at the sea
2 nights in the desert with cooking on the fire & sleeping under the stars
4 nights in a private villa with pool and lagoon lake access (4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1-2 ppl/ room)
private yacht trip incl. snorkeling
individual transfer from & to airport
breakfast at hotel
all group equipment for the stay in the desert
process oriented several sessions daily & 1:1 guidance to dive deeper into your topics through:
connections to nature, yourself & others
working with the 4 elements
embodiment, movement, music & dance
sharing & experiencing in a safe space
being & silence
community
everything in between
"Olivia is a natural healer. Magic runs through her work. Her connection to the elements and ability to truly see people is a special gift. Highly recommend to anyone feeling the call."
— Melanie
Rough map of the journey
Day 1 - [hotel] arriving & meeting the group
Day 2 - [desert] transitioning
Day 3 - [desert] moving toward the essential
Day 4 - [desert > villa] letting go
Day 5 - [villa] connecting with inner nature
Day 6 - [villa] being held by the sea
Day 7 - [villa] reintegration/ free day
Day 8 - [villa] departure
Olivia’s retreats don't have a timetable on purpose. It's a journey through which you go together as a group in the pace and the direction that fits for us.
Topics you can part with
you just need a time-out
you feel stuck in your life
you are facing a crisis or a decision to be made
you feel the call to connect more with nature, the elements and yourself
you want to explore what wants to be seen
you are curious to make the unconscious visible
you want to connect more with your body
you feel the call to connect with others
you want to go deeper into a specific topic
you just know that this is what you need right now
Meet your guide
Hi. I’m Olivia from Kailo and I’m looking forward already to accompany you and the group on this very special journey.
I’m a systemic nature therapist. My vision is to help you to connect with your inner and outer nature. There is so much to discover out there – especially about ourselves.
I’m aiming to support and guide you through your discoveries based on your own personal perspective.
How do I work?
Kailo stands for holistic transformation – body, mind, soul. Gentle, intuitive, nature-connected.
Sensing your being reveals what's stuck or calling
Group sharing makes the invisible naturally visible: dreams, patterns, movements
Nature rituals integrate: meeting the desert, fire circles, canyon walks, diving into the sea
I'm meeting you where you are.
Your whole being leads. I guide. The group witnesses. Nature holds.
Watch the video below to learn more about Olivia’s vision for the retreat
Pricing (all-inclusive)
Regular: 1.895€
Reduced: 1.595€
*400€ deposit to secure your spot
Location
El Gouna, Egypt
FAQ’s
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Olivia is regularly consulting with her Egyptian partner, local contacts, and official travel advisories.
The region remains safe. She has led this retreat continuously twice a year since 2021 without any issues – even through challenging world events. El Gouna is even considered the safest place of the country.
A partial travel warning has been in place since 2023 and applies only to the northern Sinai Peninsula, not for the rest of Egypt.
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The airport of Hurghada can be easily reached from all major airports with a nonstop flight.
The airport is just 40 minutes from El Gouna, where we will meet. I'll organize the airport pick up for you so you'll reach us in the smoothest way possible.
The first day of the retreat is the arrival day and the last day the departure day.
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El Gouna is a planned resort town on Egypt's Red Sea coast, founded in the 1990s. You'll find calm lagoons, beautiful architecture, turquoise waters, local shops and an international, relaxed vibe. This is our comfortable villa base – soft landing after desert days.
The desert is a rocky wadi landscape. No endless sand dunes like postcards – instead, rugged stone formations, wide horizons, and ancient silence create the space for our deep grounding. Nature meets you essential and real here.