About The Retreat

We are calling in those souls who are brave enough to step into the next level of their being. Those who are ready to say YES to themselves. To their lives. To our world. Who are seeking adventure, connection, and expansion.

Together we will explore the eastern practices of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Meditation. Through these practices you will be able to connect, listen, and trust that guiding voice within. You will have time to renew your vital life-force energy, remember and unlock your knowledge within, embody your truth and the lessons you learn, and grow and develop into a clearer, more accurate version of yourself.

Each day we will spend time in meaningful and practical workshops, allowing you to dig deep and see clearly. To find your voice, rediscover your light, embrace your inner warrior, take back your power, and embody your truth.

Venue

Aloha Ke Akua is an intentional community rooted in the principles of permaculture, creating opportunities for physical, mental and emotional growth through retreats, events and immersive experiences. Located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of northern Colombia.

Aloha offers several varieties of retreats, ceremonies and rituals. Our commitment for each of these events is to provide a secure space for healing and the acquisition of self knowledge, to offer the most nutritious and delicious veg(etari)an food under the Sun, and to provide welcoming and comfortable accommodation to pass the night in well earned rest.

Retreat schedule

Typical Daily Schedule:

7:30am-8:30am: Morning Yoga

8:30- 9:00am: Silent Meditation and Visualization

9:00am-9:30am: Breakfast

9:30am-10:30am: Personal Retreat Time (Break)

10:30am-11:15am: Transformational Check in

11:15am-11:30am: Short Break

11:30am- 12:15pm: Ayurveda Lesson

12:15pm-1:00pm: Personal Retreat Time (Break)

1:00pm- 1:30pm: Lunch

1:30pm-3:00pm: Personal Retreat Time (Break)

3:00pm-4:00pm: Workshop Space

4:00pm- 5:00pm: Hatha Yoga

5:00pm-6:00pm: Personal Retreat Time (Break)

6:00pm-6:30pm: Dinner

6:30pm-7:45pm: Personal Retreat Time (Break)

7:45-8:30pm: Group Focused Meditation & Studies (3 nights)

Teacher

Courtney

I have been on this path of awakening for 15 years. I have studied under many of the greats, devoured more books on the subject than I can count, lived in multiple intentional spiritual communities and traveled the globe seeking spiritual understanding and connection.

I have lived in ashrams in India, meditated with gurus in the caves of the sacred mountain of Arunachala, I have studied and been certified in Chinese Medicine & Qi-Gong (in China), Ayurveda (in India), Herbalism and Plant Spirit Medicine (with members of the Menominee and Ojibwe tribes), and multiple styles of energy work.

I have a diploma in Meditation, Wicca, Master Herbalism, and Mindfulness. I have over 10+ years of experience as a yoga teacher with over 1000 hours of certified Yoga Teacher Training gained all over the globe. I was a school teacher for 10 years, with two bachelor’s degrees and am working towards my masters in teaching and education–which is where I learned to hold space, listen deeply, and honor each unique being.

I brought these skills to West Africa and China where I developed and opened schools in refugee camps and small villages. Not to mention being the owner of a thriving company, Wholesome Alchemy, where lasting transformation takes place.

I am unlike any other teacher out there. My personal life experience and level of expertises is rare and hard to find. I am a leader in my field because I chose this path for ME. My being was longing to be understood and known on every level. I am a student first, now and always.

All of the greats have teachers who guided them on the path, I certainly know that I do. We are not meant to do this work on our own.

By working together we will heal, release, and reset any limiting beliefs, resentments, and fears that have been holding you back, making space to create your divine story, stand in your truth, and live a life that lights you up!

You will live with conviction and have a clear knowing of who you are and where you are going. Your self-worth becomes undeniable and you are inspired daily by the life you are creating.

This is an invitation to skip the thousands of hours it would take to be where I am and to learn from someone who is walking their path and living their truth.

Together we can accelerate your spiritual, physical, and emotional transformation. We will infuse your life with practical tools that bring your true self forth, in all your glory. you will learn the depth of your being, the potency of your spirit, and the power to appreciate and be in each moment you have been gifted with.

If you are ready to move with grace, intention, and clear direction, then I am here. It is time to choose yourself and give yourself and your gifts the investment needed to achieve mastery of your life and thrive as the being you truly are.

I am different because not only am I a coach but a guide, healer, teacher, and student of these practices. I will help you fall in love with yourself, your life, and respond to the longing of your soul to serve your world. i am a master teacher, embodying my truths, and i am here to serve you.

We need you. All of you. No more half assed version. No more partial expression. No more limiting beliefs. It is time to wake up. It is time to become an Activated Alchemist of your life. The world is waiting for you.

Cuisine

Ayurvedic Diet, Vegetarian

Retreat Price

One Time Payments or $400 deposit at booking:

Loft (semi-private, above the dorms)

One Person: $2,300

Two People: $4,000

Dorm (4 people per dorm)

One Person: $2,100

Includes

• 6 night stay at a small eco-farm/community in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Mountains (24th-29th)
• 3 delicious vegan or vegetarian meals daily (homegrown on the community or locally sourced)
• Unlimited beverage services of organic teas and purified water
• A group guided mountain exploration hike with botanical wisdom integrated in the adventure
• Sacred Medicine Ceremony of cacao or mambe and ambil
• Sacred Fire Ceremony
• Daily Yoga classes, lessons, meditations, and more
• All props, yoga mat, meditation cushions (while at the retreat)
• Journal and Writing Materials

Does not include

• Flight
• Transportation

What past guests have said

Courtney’s Journey to the Sacred retreat was above what I could have planned for or imagined. The depth of work that I was able to accomplish in the short period of time we were at the retreat was truly amazing. This is because of the very well thought out schedule, activities, group, and personal time balance. The venue chosen for the retreat was also incredible and the additional activities (volcano hike) was such a beautiful addition to the personal work. 5 stars and I can’t wait to return for another retreat with Wholesome Alchemy!

-Andrea Vanderbilt

I don’t say this lightly, this experience was life changing. Whether you’re a yoga professional, a spiritual traveller, a corporate desk jockey, or an entrepreneur looking for answers and to connect to nature, this retreat offered a new way to approach life. It was not just a travel experience, not just a yoga excursion, it was a way for me to find myself. A way to connect to a greater purpose in life. I walked away with lessons I will cherish for the rest of my life, and the relaxation, the incredible food, the loving people, and the tranquility of the atmosphere were bonuses, but for me not the most important thing I’ll be taking home with me. Courtney helped me to view life in a new way by Embodying My Intention; leading a life of intention; remaining grounded always and connecting to every action I take as I move through life. I’ll admit, I was caught in the grind of life, and this experience and this beautiful teacher Courtney have given me the ability to enjoy, cherish, value, and see the good in all the things that life presents. If you need greater purpose, if you know you have a higher calling and need help finding it, if you want to be in balance with all things, if you want to bring a serenity to your life that you feel you’ve lost, this trip and these lessons will allow you to blossom into a new form of being. A higher form of being. This experience is worth so much more than money. A price tag cannot be placed on finding yourself. And that’s what Courtney and this trip will help you achieve. Balance, bliss, serenity, a higher calling. Courtney, you have my infinite gratitude for this priceless experience and I will be recommending it whenever I get the chance.

-Beau Bessette

Having to describe this trip in words will take away from the mystical experience but I will do my best! The Journey to the Sacred was a magical and life changing experience. Courtney is a fantastic teacher. She lead the yoga (asana), mediations, and workshops in a professional and loving way. It was a unique experience to receive professional teaching of information around ayurveda while

simultaneously experiencing world class yoga and meditation sessions. There were many times where I felt the presence of sacred divinity around me. It was like I was high on life and my soul was charging up to a higher frequency as each day passed. The food there was delicious and nutritious. Although I am not a vegan at home I found the vegan dishes to be extremely tasty and filling. The balance of structured activities and down time to enjoy the beautiful farm and lake was perfectly precise. The other attendees were incredible individuals and I am confident that some of them are now lifelong friends. I thoroughly enjoyed every single aspect of the Journey to the Sacred and will most definitely be attending another Wholesome Alchemy retreat lead by Courtney very soon! Thank you for the life changing and soul charging experience!

-Ali Abouzalam

The Journey to the Sacred retreat led by Courtney was honestly the best retreat I have ever been on! It was thoughtfully executed with a mixture of yoga practice, meditation, learning and self growth. I truly felt that I gained so much personal growth and clarity for my life. I would go on ANY retreat Courtney facilitates and you should too!

-Courtney Lewallen

This was a wonderful, empowering, life changing experience. Courtney is a talented instructor and educator (and I studied education/learning theories in my doctorate, so I’m saying this from a professional and expert perspective), and she has a profound passion for what she does. This was an international retreat and the whole experience was safe, and the venue had everything we needed to allow us to focus on the yoga practice, educational sessions, and personal development. I’m also pretty sure I made a few life-long friends :)

-Trevor Bennion

Location and how to get here

This retreat will be held at Aloha Ke Akua Retreat Center in Cienaga, Colombia. It is nestled high up in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, in a peaceful and quiet community. Each morning you will wake up to the sound of animals in the forests and a gentle breeze, with an incredible view overlooking the mountains below.

You can fly into either Baranquilla or Santa Marta Airport. Once you enroll for the retreat we will send all the details you need for directions to this eco village/retreat center.

Booking

Further details and booking can me made here. Or email Courtney on courtney@wholesomealchemy.com.