"I went into this experience open minded not knowing what to expect as I had never done anything like it. All I can say is WOW I was completely mind blown. The whole hearted love and support I felt while there was out of this world! I came out a whole new women with a mind set I never thought I could achieve.
I would highly recommend to anybody looking to change their mindset or just have time to relax and reconnect.
Danilo and Ilse are the most warm welcoming and loving couple to invite you into their beautiful home in the most beautiful location. They really helped me feel connected and I am very thankful for the emotional support they gave me during my time with them. "
Highly Rated Retreats in Mijas Andalucia Spain
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Experiences on Retreat
"This experience was beyond anything I could have imagined or dreamt of. The support and guidance is unlike anything I have seen before. With small groups the connection to the facilitators but also the other participants is so much deeper, than at other retreats. This also means that they can make individual adjustments to the group or single participants, if needed. The sessions and integration are so immersive, it is hard to put in words. Ilse is singing with the voice of a goddess and Danilo has the gift to always feel/know exactly what song or sound are needed to gently drive the participants in full immersion. Also I loved that they were not acting like untouchable gurus, but were vulnerable and shared parts of their journeys as well. This helped me a lot to connect and let my guard down completely to get the most out of the retreat. Also the location is amazing. They grow fresh foods and veggies on the little farm, there is a small river and also some hills to go for a little hike. The ideal spot to relax and connect with nature. "
"I attended the retreat knowing I had to find some deep emotional change to deal with many life difficulties and find a path that was right for me. And boy did I find it with Danilo and Ilse. They provide a very loving and compassionate experience for all guests to explore their most personal needs. I can honestly say that I have found an achievable way to grow and flourish with a higher perspective and more positive life to come. The retreat will challenge you but the rewards are worth every effort. There is magic here in these people.. book it in and embrace the beautiful experience of FromGaiaForYou."
"I have been at similar retreats before, but what Danilo and Ilse are doing is absolutely outstanding. Doing the retreat in a small group is key to build trust and be able to guide each participant individually. Danilo has helped me to resolve emotional, mental and physical issues that troubled me and prepared me to be able to receive a wonderful, one of a lifetime experience with the plant medicines. He has earned my deepest trust and respect.
As for the ceremony itself, Ilse and Danilo created a truly magical atmosphere with music, singing, playing guitar and piano and performing various rituals that helped me to connect with very ancient wisdom and spirits. They are exceptionally skilled holistic healers. I left the retreat enchanted with high spirits, motivation and inspiration for my life journey.
I highly recommend the retreat for everyone who seeks support on their journey and is open to receive a deeply mystical expirience. It is not meant to be understood with the scientific method and one has to let go and trust them but then this is precisely why it's so powerful. "
"Na deze retreat was ik precies herboren en heb ik terug mijzelf geworden. De retreat heeft mijn ogen geopend👌. Ik vond de retreat zo goed dat ik nog een keer gegaan ben met mijn familie.
Danilo en Ilse bedankt!!!!🙏 "
"This experience helped me a lot and gave me true deep healing. Danilo and Ilse created a beautiful space for healing and growth.
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"It was my first time sitting with plant medicine here at From Gaia For You. I was welcomed with a big hug from Ilse, Danilo and their friendly doggie Porchie.
I booked for the private 1:1 retreat and stayed for two nights and three days. I was really happy there was a friendly affectionate dog there, which helped make me feel safe and loved.
I did a lot of talking and sharing of my experiences, feelings and perspectives. Danilo is a great listener and he has beautiful presence to hear you out. Ilse and Danilo encourage you to trust yourself and what you think, rather than seeking the answers outside of you.
The music is very healing, both guitar by Danilo and he’s big heart to play for you and Ilse’s beautiful voice. Both offer a healing perspective from the male and female point of view.
The presence of Gaia there is also a reminder of the cycle of nature and the process we all go through as children growing up and how parenting, compassion, support, nurturing is offered to Gaia but also to ourselves as we are all learning and un-learning.
The environment is really beautiful and I love love that there is fruits and vegetables growing all around. From fresh oranges, tomatoes, lemons and limes and much more. I really enjoyed picking them and making fresh juice. It was a reminder of how Mother Nature is always providing for us to flourish. The environment ties into the name of their retreat ‘ Gaia ‘, earth goddess. And Gaia is a beautiful child, it’s a blessing to meet her and get to know her.
Ultimately I was supported with love, compassion, a listening ear, which allowed me to surrender and allow the medicine to works its magic.
The universe works in mysteries ways and I’m grateful I have got to meet Danilo, Ilse, Gaia and Porchie.
I wish them the best of luck and prosperity in their work and purpose.
Love, light and lots of laughter 🌍🧡"
"My experience at "From Gaia for You" was deeply enriching, thanks to the outstanding facilitators, Danilo and Ilse. The retreat's living conditions were exceptionally comfortable, offering a tranquil and homely atmosphere perfect for personal reflection. Danilo and Ilse stood out for their heartfelt approach to plant medicine. Their deep knowledge, combined with immense kindness and love, created a safe and nurturing environment. They were more than just facilitators; they were compassionate mentors who greatly contributed to my personal growth and healing.
"From Gaia for You" provided a transformative experience, elevated by Danilo and Ilse's nurturing presence. I highly recommend this retreat for a meaningful and personal plant medicine journey."
"The retreat was a life changing experience for me. Danilo and Ilse are amazing people, the care I have felt over the days I stayed was unbelievable. My mind is in peace , my eyes have opened and my body feels healthy. I will never forget the moments i've spend at their beautiful house and will forever be grateful for this beautiful experience. Thank you to those people i've shared this retreat with, I love you all , one by one. If you feel like you are struggling, need time away or want to experience something surreal, this is the place to go. Thank you From Gaia for you, Thank you Danilo and Ilse <3 I will be back, Aaron"
"From Gaia for you opened my eyes to the true meaning of life and love.
I felt for the first time in my life I was home, the care and support I received from Danillo and Ilse was amazing and I will forever be grateful for them both.
I will never forget my experience there and would highly recommend this retreat.
Thank you 🧘♀️❤️"
"From the moment I booked the retreat I sensed how deeply committed, authentic and trustworthy Danilo and Ilse are.
They take care of the people in the group, I sensed how deeply they care, how compassion and deep listening is present and they also take care of themselves!
During the ceremonies they make a very safe space, there is sharing, beautiful music which is personal, and many more things.
For me the experience was way more then I had expected and was advertised. I was welcomed so deeply in a family, accepted for how I was and trusted for being. I could feel this deeply moment to moment.
This all together created for me a perfect environment to go deeper within myself and be present with traumas and negative believes.
I have since the retreat a profound new understanding of the feeling of gratitude. And my meditations are more connected and deeper then ever.
Thank you both so much, like I said before there are no real words to describe. Hopefully meet again:-)
Goed goed.
Thank you Danilo , thank you Ilse, thank you Gaia, thank you doggy
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"It was my first time doing Ayahuasca so I was quite nervous beforehand, also going as a solo female. However as soon as I got there, I was welcomed with a big hug from Danilo and ilse and was made to feel at home and safe immediately.
For the past 14 years I have been working on getting myself out of depression but had reached a block and so thought Ayahuasca might help. On the retreat I found a new level of understanding, acceptance and love of myself, even feel like I integrated my inner child. Danilo and ilse also gave me insights and pointed out things I had not identified in myself and my life, which helped immensely in my self acceptance.
I highly recommend this retreat. Danilo and Ilse were so loving and supportive, and welcome you into there beautiful home. I can't thank them enough. I will definitely be returning! "
"Many thanks to Danilo and Ilse for providing such a good programme and supportive environment on this retreat. Danilo is very experienced and empathic - his retreat leadership was warm and intuitive, tailored to the needs of the participants. The house is spacious and comfortable and Ilse provided delicious, wholesome food for us. The surroundings are beautiful - one of my most abiding memories will be looking out at the sunset after a beautiful Bufo experience. It was lovely to have their two year old daughter, Gaia, and their very friendly dog Porchie present throughout. They really added to the therapy!
I elected to buy the basic package, but was able to participate in additional plant medicine ceremonies as I saw fit once at the retreat. Danilo and Ilse also played beautiful music for us during ceremonies and at other informal moments throughout the weekend - this really enhanced things and some of the songs have really stayed with me.
I arrived with some apprehensive feelings but I felt safe and held while working through some difficult personal issues during the weekend. An unexpected bonus for me was to be able to share with men and to see them being vulnerable, not something I experience much in my life normally. Another personal win was sitting in an ice bath for 3 minutes! I am a cold phobic and would never have believed I could do this. It taught me something about pain and how we can choose how we respond to painful stimuli, both physical and emotional.
I would recommend this retreat to anyone who would like to explore their subconscious in a safe environment and build a new approach to life. Thanks again for a profound and beautiful experience From Gaia For You. "
"I was lucky enough to stumble upon this retreat while searching for someplace to go on holiday, and never in my life have I been so grateful for falling into a Google rabbit hole.
From Gaia for You is so special. I had never done anything like this before, but the way they eased us into the practice and gave us space to breathe made it comfortable. It was like being a part of a tribe, and the support and guidance from the retreat allowed for maximum reflection and growth; in whatever form we wanted it. I'm not sure what other retreats may look like, but I'm so grateful that I was able to experience this one with Danilo, Ilse, and all the friends I made through the few days I was there.
I would recommend this retreat to anyone (and I already have). Words can barely describe the profound impact those few days had on me, and the question now is not if I'll return to From Gaia for You, but when. "
"I searched for the chance to face myself and was not disappointed. The combination of plant medicine with sharing in the small group did not allow me to escape in the group and I felt always be seen by both of them.
Thank you From Gaia for you 🙏"
"From the moment I stepped through their door, Ilse made me feel so much warmth, love and openness - I immediately knew that I was in a safe space.
Her presence was always gentle and caring - she was there for me in the most emotionally intense moments and I felt so much empathy from her. I had to push through some tough mental obstacles during the retreat, but she was literally there to hold my hand throughout the most difficult ones and for that I will be forever grateful.
Last but not least, the meals she made for all of us really made me appreciate what it means to commune and share nourishment around a table. "
"I went into the retreat expecting a guide, but I found a person I can now call my friend, my brother.
Danilo has an amazing knowledge of plant medicine, which he applies with the utmost care and respect but, more than that, he is a great teacher who is not afraid to open up and share from the experiences that brought him to this point in his life. He allowed me to feel safe, strong and empowered while being at my most vulnerable - I was amazed by how easy he made it for me to open up, embrace my experiences and learn from them.
I am so thankful that I had the chance to meet him and experience plant medicine for the first time in his family's home."
"I am not exaggerating by saying that this 3-day retreat has been one of the most important and meaningful events in my life.
It would be downright vulgar and unfair to call it a "service" or a "package". What I found was a family that welcomed me into their home as a friend, even though I was technically a stranger, and who helped me rediscover what it means to be loved, cherished and, ultimately, alive.
I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude towards Danilo and Ilse - they managed to create a perfect environment of love and safety in which I could unearth and experience so many wonderful emotions that I felt were lost to me. The way they helped me use the medicine and integrate the experience together with the group (which is equally important) was simply beautiful. I felt supported, cherished and appreciated - in those days, we were all friends and family in their home.
So, thank you, my friends! Danilo, Ilse, Gaia, Tara and everyone in our group. You are all in my heart.
Oh, and let's not forget about little Porchi, their little dog who is medicine all by himself!"
"I went for the four-day retreat this past weekend and felt that it was a life changing experience. From the moment I arrived, I was treated with kindness and warmth. I was given a tour of the place and we went over what to expect during the retreat.
As the retreat progressed, I found that Danilo & Isle were insightful guides. I felt his warmth and care, and the love radiated by Ilse, as they guided me through difficulties and questions that I had. The meals that Ilse prepared were delicious! Fresh vegetable soups with produce from their garden and scrumptious yogurt breakfast bowls. Meals with everyone were one of my favourite times after a session as it gave us all a chance to decompress and bond. As a bonus, after the end of the retreat, Danilo made us all some homemade carbonara. If there was ever a foodie retreat as a follow-up, I would be one of the first to sign up!
Each session was very unique, with a different spiritual ambiance, and I am still reflecting on them. The music selection was wonderful and I feel something deep inside me being moved as I replay songs in my head or try to find them on Spotify. Different activities throughout the day helped feed the sessions as well. The weather in Spain was fantastic for this time of year. We did barefoot walking in the cool river, a breathwork session followed by an ice bath, and Tara guided us through a Yoga session to help us connect more deeply with our bodies.
The other participants now feel like life-long friends and it was really transformative to see the journey they made in such a short amount of time although it felt like the experience was a lot longer. I feel that four days was ideal as a minimum as any shorter would have left my experience feeling incomplete.
Back to my daily life now, I feel that I have a lot more compassion, empathy, kindness, and love. I'm more aware of patterns that my mind creates and can start working on them. My mind is still replaying the experience as I write this now as it takes away different insights.
I am eternally grateful and highly recommend this retreat to anyone curious about looking deep within the selves to create lasting change for the better."
"This was my first time trying plant medicine. I originally mostly joined because my partner was keen and I think I came with a mixture of curiosity and apprehension.
However, Danilo and Ilse made me feel at home, and eventually helped me figure out what was holding me back from fully embracing their experience.
They shared the space of their beautiful home with us, cooked healthy and delicious meals and, in general, made us feel part of the family.
The whole experience felt safe, and you go through it feeling that you're in the hands of knowledgeable and trusted friends.
I ultimately did not know what I was looking for, but I think left Danilo and Ilse's house leaving behind some heavy weight that I felt had been carrying with me for a long time.
I hope to be back soon and I strongly recommend it to anyone looking for an intimate and powerful spiritual experience."
"I am so happy that I have chosen to attend the retreat with From Gaia for you.
This was my first experience of retreat using plant medicine, so I was worried about joining in a big group where facilitator may not be able to pay attention to each individual. Also- I am very sensitive about cleanness of the environment... the moment I arrived, I was certain that I am absolutely safe here and felt comfortable instantly!
Danilo and Ilse are a beautiful couple and very much committed professionals with deep understandings of the consciousness and medicines, and on top of that, they have big heart!
They genuinely care about each participants. Danilo took so much time with me on integration. As integration is the more important than actual experience of medicines. These integration sessions allowed me to go deeper comprehending the experience I had with medicine.
They also personalize the programme according to each person's needs. I was able to go very deep into my consciousness regardless of being the first timer. It was profound, unforgettable and life changing experience. (I wish I could find better words!)
I would definitely recommend the retreat they offer here to anyone. And I would also definitely come back here not far future!!
Thank you Danilo, Ilse, Gaia and Pochi san x"