9 day sacred horse alchemy Java Spirit Retreat

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Havana Horses Natural Horse School, Jl. Tegal Waton, Gumukan, Tegalwaton, Semarang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia
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Up to 10 in group
Date
Nov 21 - 29, 2026

Retreat Highlights

  • * Embodiment practices — cultivate grounding, nervous system regulation, self-awareness, and deeper connection with your authentic self.
  • * Shamanic rituals and ceremonies — release what no longer serves and open space for clarity, renewal, and meaningful transformation.
  • * Equine-assisted healing and coaching — experience profound attunement, emotional congruence, and authentic reflection through the wisdom of horses.
  • * Breathwork and guided meditations — support inner calm, heart-centered presence, emotional balance, and expanded awareness.
  • * Shamanic sound journeys — access deeper states of insight, creativity, intuition, and soul connection through rhythm and sound.
  • * Stay close with the herd at the intimate Havana Lodge — reconnect with spaciousness, stillness, and the restorative power of nature.
  • * Deep connection with nature — restore vitality, presence, coherence, and inner harmony through immersive time in the abundant world of Indonesia
  • * Visit the cultural heritage site of Borobudur and Java's natural wonders Kuruglawe waterfall and Karimunjawa island— explore landscapes that inspire perspective, wonder, and personal expansion.
  • * Integrate your journey on the beautiful lush island of Karimunjawa
  • * Energetic activations at sacred cultural and natural sites — support courage, purpose, radiance, and alignment with your deeper path and intentions.
  • * Designed to support greater presence, heart centred leadership, inner coherence, and embodied transformation — guided by horses, nature, ritual, and the wisdom of the jungle.

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

A journey to inner attunement with horses, jungle, and the ancient power of Borobudur

There are places in the world that do not merely welcome you. They initiate you. Java is one of them.

Where the desert teaches spaciousness and stillness, the jungle teaches something different: abundance,
aliveness, the unstoppable force of life renewing itself. Roots that hold. Water that flows. Green that rises, again and
again, without effort.

The Java Spirit Retreat is an immersive 9-day journey into the heart of that aliveness — guided through the Soul SPARCK Method, with horses as mirrors, the elements as teachers, and the ancient stones of Borobudur holding the field.

Rooted in embodiment practises, systemic awareness, and shamanic guidance, the Soul SPARCK Method invites a return to your inner rhythm—where body, emotion, and soul begin to move in alignment.

ITINERARY
Day 1: (NOV 21) - ARRIVAL- Havana Horses FB.
You arrive into a serene, intimate Indonesian setting, held by nature and simplicity.
This day is about arriving gently—into the space, the group, and most importantly, into yourself.
In the evening, we open the field with a welcoming circle, grounding practices, and a first connection to your intention for the journey.

Day 2: (NOV 22) - EARTH & GROUNDING - Horse Alchemy.
We begin with the element of Earth—grounding, presence, and connection to the body. Through guided embodiment practices and your first encounter with the horses, you start to sense what is truly present beneath the surface. The horses meet you beyond words—inviting honesty, awareness, and a return to your natural state.

Day 3: (NOV 23) - FIRE & TRUTH- Horse Alchemy.​​
We move into the element of Fire—energy, transformation, and inner truth.
Through guided wellness processes and deeper work with the horses, you begin to activate your life force, meet what wants to move, and step into a more authentic expression of yourself. Fire brings clarity, courage, and the willingness to see what is ready to shift.

Day 4: (NOV 24) - WATER & FLOW - Visit waterfall.
The element of Water invites emotional release, softness, and flow.
We journey to a sacred waterfall, where nature supports the process of letting go—of what has been held, carried, or controlled. This is a day of cleansing, opening, and allowing your inner world to move freely.

Day 5: (NOV 25 ) - AIR & EXPANSION - Borobudur
We enter the element of Air—spaciousness, awareness, and connection to spirit.
At Borobudur, surrounded by ancient wisdom and vast perspective, you are invited to rise above the personal story and connect to a deeper sense of meaning and possibility. Clarity emerges as the mind softens and the heart opens.

Day 6: (NOV 26 ) - HEART & INTEGRATION - Horse Alchemy
We return to the horses for a day of integration and alignment.
Here, the experiences of the previous days begin to settle into the body. What has been seen, felt, and released becomes more grounded and tangible.
Through gentle guidance, you anchor a new way of being—more connected, present, and aligned with your truth.

Day 7: (NOV 27 ) - TRANSITION & BEAUTY- Karimunjawa
We shift into a new rhythm as we travel to a tropical island paradise.
The energy softens. The pace slows.
This is a day of transition—from inner work into spacious integration.

Day 8: (NOV 28 ) - INTEGRATION & JOY- Karimunjawa
Surrounded by ocean, light, and openness, you are invited to simply be.
Optional practices, gentle rituals, and time in nature support the integration of your journey. There is nothing to achieve—only to feel, rest, and allow.

Day 9: (NOV 29) - CARRY THE SPARK- Departure
You leave with more than memories. You leave with a deeper connection to your body, your truth, and your path. The invitation is simple:
to carry this presence into your life
and to keep the spark alive.

Gifts of the Jungle:
ABUNDANCE -  Life so dense and generous it dissolves the story of not-enough. The jungle does not withhold.

FLOW -  Water finding its way through every obstacle. A reminder that ease is not weakness — it is wisdom.

VITALITY - Raw green life force — the energy that rises in every seed without permission. Your body remembers this.

DEPTH -  Layers upon layers — canopy, understorey, root. A mirror for everything in you that is still waiting to be discovered.

SACRED FREQUENCY - Ancient, alive, and always present. Java carries the memory of those who came here to awaken — and that memory is still in the ground.
Each day, we enter a different element. Each element invites a different quality of soul: the grounded power of earth, the flowing truth of water, the transforming heat of fire, the liberating

spaciousness of air. Together, they form a complete inner journey — from what is held and heavy, to what is free and fully alive. This is not a wellness holiday. It is an initiation into your own nature.

My intention is simple: to create the space in which you can embrace the fullness of your heart — and allow your next inspired step to rise from that deep inner knowing.

Let the jungle, the horses and the wisdom of Borobudur take you on a deep healing and inspiring journey.

Schedule

Morning Vinyasa Flow yoga, breathwork, and intention setting as the desert awakens
Nourishing mezze-style breakfast with fresh local flavors
Horse Alchemy workshop with healing movements, systemic constellations, and ritual with the herd
Traditional lunch shared on the terrace.
Time to rest, reflect, or connect with the jungle surroundings
Sunset yoga, meditation and/or breathwork in nature.
Dinner at the lodge or stunning nature locations.
Evening shamanic sound journey, ritual, meditation, or fire ceremony beneath the stars
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Sarah Nour Coaching & Retreats, Havana Horses Natural Horse School, Jl. Tegal Waton, Gumukan, Tegalwaton, Semarang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia

Directions

Nearest airport is Semarang Intl. Airport Jenderal Ahmad Yani (SRG)
From there we can arrange a taxi transfer to our lodge. Cost of individual transfer is 30 USD.

Accommodation

During the retreat, you will stay in a traditional wooden lodge or in spacious glamping tents close to the lodge and horses. . The accommodation includes elegant yet minimalistic double and twin panorama rooms, offering expansive jungle and mountain views — creating a peaceful atmosphere for rest, spaciousness, and reconnection. The accommodations embrace simplicity, comfort, and harmony with the natural environment, allowing guests to fully experience the quiet beauty and abundance of the jungle.

Accommodation
Program Price
Accommodation
Early Bird till AUG 1
Accommodation
Single Traveler

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
Traditional wooden lodge with clamping tents
Covered terraces for out door lounging and wellness workshops
Natural pool
Lush space with horses.
A peaceful setting inviting spaciousness, connection, and deep reconnection with self and nature

Meals

Menu
Menu

Menu Types

Traditional Bedouin-inspired meals prepared with fresh local ingredients, including flavorful rice dishes, seasonal salads, vegetarian options, and shared desert-style dining experiences that reflect

What's Included

  • Group transfers during the retreat journey
  • Accommodation in carefully selected locations
  • Daily meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Guided retreat sessions and immersive experiences
  • Embodiment practices, meditations, and breath-work
  • Shamanic rituals, ceremonies, and sound journeys
  • Equine-assisted healing and coaching experiences
  • Local guides and cultural support team
  • Visit to the cultural heritage site of Borobudur and selected natural wonders
  • Energetic activations and guided experiences at sacred and natural locations
  • Stay on tropical island Karimunjawa
  • A supportive small-group retreat environment focused on presence, connection, and transformation

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Individual airport transfer
  • Insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals not mentioned in the program
  • Tips

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