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Wisdom of Roses
9–12 April 2026 | Jabal Akhdar, Oman
Wisdom of Roses is a 3-night / 4-day women's retreat in the quiet mountains of Jabal Akhdar during rose season. A space to step out of constant demand, release what you've been carrying, and come back to yourself — through sound, cacao, mindful movement, rest, fresh air and the natural beauty of roses and mountains.

Release → Reconnect → Return Renewed

Release

Let go of stress, pressure, emotional heaviness, and self-criticism that you've been carrying.

Reconnect

Return to your body, your softness, your feminine rhythm, and your inner voice.

Return Renewed

Feel calm, clear, supported, and more like yourself again.

The Experience

This retreat is slow, simple, and deeply nourishing. Each element is designed to help you soften, release, and reconnect with yourself.

Sunrise rose picking

Sunrise rose picking during peak season

Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga and gentle movement to soften and release

Sound healing

Sound healing for deep nervous system rest

Mountain hike

Leisurely Mountain hike

Rose Cacao Ceremony

Rose Cacao Ceremony for heart-opening and emotional release

Star gazing

Star gazing and evening talks

Free time

Free time to rest, journal, nap, and breathe

Connection and sisterhood

Connection, sharing and Sisterhood

Jabal Akhdar, Oman

A mountain region known for cooler air, quiet beauty, terraced farms, and rose gardens in spring.

The mountains naturally slow the mind down. You breathe deeper. Your body settles. And clarity comes back without effort. This is a place where nature does the healing work — you simply need to be present.

Your Mountain Sanctuary

Accommodation

You'll stay in a restored mountain village, built into the cliffs — a place with deep history and a simple, peaceful rhythm.

Think: traditional stone spaces, mountain stillness, quiet nights, and the feeling of being far away from noise — while still held in comfort.

Only 10 women — a small, intimate group where you can truly be yourself.

Mountain village accommodation

A Stay That Feels Like a Hidden Mountain Village

A restored 500-year-old cliffside village, lovingly brought back to life and perched above the canyon in Jabal Akhdar.

You arrive by walking up rocky stone steps into a world of traditional terraces, stone pathways, and wide-open canyon views.

The design is beautifully earthy and simple — built with local stone and clay, finished with juniper wood ceilings and handmade wooden doors. Nature truly follows you indoors.

Because the rooms are part of the original village buildings, no two rooms are the same. Some feel cozy and tucked-in, others more spacious — but the feeling is always: calm, quiet, and deeply grounded.

Accommodation Options

Shared

  • Twin rooms — perfect for retreat sisterhood starting from USD 750 per person
  • Shared suites — more spacious, ideal if you're coming with a friend - single room in a shared suite starting from USD 1,010

Single (limited availability)

  • Private double/king rooms for women who want their own quiet space at night starting from USD 1,030
  • Single occupancy is limited and usually books first

📋 Note: Because this is a heritage village stay, bathroom setups vary by room type — some rooms are ensuite, some may be shared, ask us for details.

Meet Your Guides

Lead Facilitator Neli Merris

Lead Facilitator Neli Merris

Yoga, Breathwork & Meditation Teacher • Sound Therapist • Transformational Coach

Based in Abu Dhabi, Neli supports women to release tension, regulate the nervous system, and reconnect with themselves through grounded practices. Her approach is gentle, intuitive, and deeply nourishing — creating safe spaces for women to return to themselves.

Retreat Organiser Nawal Al Bulushi

Retreat Host • Sound Healing Practitioner & Cacao Ceremony Facilitator • Founder of Journeys

Nawal holds the retreat container with care and presence, guiding cacao ceremonies and group connection. Her role is to create a safe, held space where women can soften, feel supported, and truly rest.

Retreat Organiser Nawal Al Bulushi

Daily Flow

Thursday — Arrive & Land

Check-in • Opening Circle • Dinner

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Friday — Roses & Self-Love

Rose Picking • Breakfast • Yin Yoga • Free Time • Rose Cacao
Ceremony • Dinner

Saturday — Energy & Nature

Morning Movement • Breakfast • Free Time • Leisurely Hike •
Dinner • Star Gazing + Talks

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Sunday — Close & Return

Breakfast • Closing Circle • Check-out

Daily Flow

Thursday — Arrive & Land

Check-in • Opening Circle • Dinner

1
2

Friday — Roses & Self-Love

Rose Picking • Breakfast • Yin Yoga • Free Time • Rose Cacao
Ceremony • Dinner

Saturday — Energy & Nature

Morning Movement • Breakfast • Free Time • Leisurely Hike •
Dinner • Star Gazing + Talks

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4

Sunday — Close & Return

Breakfast • Closing Circle • Check-out

What's Included

Accommodation

3 nights in restored mountain village

Meals

Breakfast, dinner, and light nourishing lunch bites

Rose Experience

Sunrise rose picking and cacao ceremony

Daily Practices

Movement, yin yoga, sound healing, breathwork

Nature Connection

Guided hike and star gazing

Photography

Professional photographer to capture your journey

Not included: Flights and transfers (transfers can be arranged upon request)

How to Get Here

Fly into: Muscat International Airport (MCT)

From Muscat, you'll travel into the mountains of Jabal Akhdar (Al Dakhliyah region, near Nizwa) — to a restored cliffside heritage village setting.

Airport Transfer

Airport transfer can be arranged (not included)

Travel time: around 2 hours by car (depending on route/traffic)

Own transport (if you prefer)

You can drive yourself or come with a driver — a 4x4 is required to pass the Jabal Akhdar checkpoint.

If you arrive in a regular car, you may need to park near the checkpoint and continue by 4x4.

Once you book, we'll send you the exact location pin + simple directions, so arriving feels smooth and stress-free.

Woman in rose field at sunset

Reserve Your Spot

Early Bird

Starting from USD 750 per person for shared room

Early Bird ends 14th Feb

A reservation deposit of AED 500 is required to secure your spot.

Only 10 Women

Small, intimate group for deep connection

This is your invitation to pause, release what you've been carrying, and return to yourself. The mountains are waiting. The roses are blooming. And there's a space here for you.