Women’s Initiation

13-18 SEPTEMBER 2025, PORTUGAL

Welcome home in your body temple.

You are here to remember the wholeness and sacredness of your True Feminine Nature.

There is nothing to fix. You are not broken. Everything is right with you.

Many of us have been shamed, made guilty or even silenced for having a feminine body where intuition, sexual- and sensual energy runs through. This retreat will be in service of remembering who you truly are. Welcoming yourself fully is the greatest act of self love.

Are you ready to remember your feminine power and create a life you truly desire?

The Initiation into womanhood

‘‘We bring back the importance of initiation into womanhood in our Western society.

Most women have not been taken into a journey of their own bodily wisdom and therefore have not been in touch with their own feminine nature. The price you pay through not being true to yourself is a high one.

In this Remember Initiation we purify the guild and shame that resides in our female bodies. So, we step into the fame of having a beautiful healthy body and reclaim the natural power that has been given to you.’’

Retreat with us in Portugal.

Nestled in the heart of nature, our chosen venue, Monte Orada, offers a serene sanctuary for your journey. With its natural swimming pool, sauna, and cold water bath, you'll have the perfect setting to reconnect with the elements and blossom your spirit. 

Each day, we will nourish our temples with three vegan meals, lovingly prepared by skilled chefs. Our meals will be a feast of flavors, crafted with locally sourced and organic ingredients from our very own mandala gardens.

View here a video introduction of the Orada Retreat Centre.

Bio pool

…to choose a life you truly love.
…to love every body part of yourself.
…to have a pain free menstruation and body.
…to feel and communicate your NO.
…to enjoy intimacy and lovemaking (with a partner).
…to release suppressed emotions and express yourself fully.
…to have a full heart, a glowing skin and shining eyes.
…to be financially abundant, in harmony with your feminine nature.
…to feel trust and loving connection with other women.
…to feel guided and supported by life.

The pure love frequency

“You are born for these times”

Do you find yourself living too much from your masculine energy?

And therefore live a life that is not yours?

You might even experience: unhappiness, disease (physically and mentally), sleep challenges, anxiety, stress, difficulty with attracting a compatible partner or not feeling truly loved by others.

We see you sister.

Just like a tree doesn’t need to go to school learning how to grow. You don’t either.

You’re welcome in this retreat to remember the gift you are to this world! Just through being authentically you.

Womb Rituals • Self-Love Practices • Emotional Release • Expressing Boundaries • Breathwork • Yoga • Feminine Embodiment • Cacao Ceremony • Shamanic tools • Yoni Love • Temple Arts

About the Initiation

  • Nestled in the heart of nature, our chosen venue, Orada, offers a serene sanctuary for your journey. With its natural swimming pool, sauna, and cold water bath, you'll have the perfect setting to reconnect with the elements and blossom your spirit.

    Orada is a family run, eco-sustainable, permaculture based, soul retreat centre, nestled in 71 ha of nature and privacy, aligned with the aim of expanding health and proposing purposeful transformational moments.

    The stunning surroundings, including beautiful suites and charming back-to-nature treehouses or tipi tents, provide a harmonious backdrop for your transformational experience.

    • This Initiation is intentionally created to help you remember who you are, connect with commUNITY and sisterhood, to dive into healing and embodiment. To nourish deep heart connections, supported by beautiful rituals and practices, including meditation, womb healing, a magical cacao ceremony, (yoni) self-love practices, ecstatic dance and nourishing garden fresh foods.

    • 3 vegan/ veggie meals a day. Each day, we will nourish our temple bodies with three vegan meals, lovingly prepared by skilled chefs. Our meals will be a feast of flavors, crafted with locally sourced and organic ingredients from our very own mandala gardens.

    • Water and thee 24/7

    • 5 nights in paradise

    • Towels and bedsheets

    • Cleaning service

    • Access to the sauna, ice bath, swimming pool

    Please note what’s NOT included:

    • Flights to Faro/ Lissabon are NOT included

    • Shuttle to the venue is NOT included.

  • TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS:

    Flight:

    • Lisbon airport (220km from venue).

    • Faro Airport is closer (160km from venue).

    Direct shuttle/ minibus (max. 8 people per bus):

    • The direct pickup from Lisbon/Faro airport and will take you directly to Orada Retreat Center. This is an extra service from the venue Orada. A place is not guaranteed, as there are limited spots available.

    • Lisbon (260€ per bus each way) or Faro (180€ per bus each way) - please note, the price might vary accordingly the amount of people who share the shuttle.

    • Minibus pick up is around 1.30pm in Lisbon and 3.00pm in Faro.

    • Make sure you arrive in advance of the pickup time. In case you miss the pickup due to cancellation/ delay your flight/ any other circumstances that result in delay - you are responsible for your own transport.

    • Bookings must be made 1 week prior to arrival.

      Please let us know upfront if you would like to use the option of the minibus.

    We can arrange transportation up to 1 week before arrival (either minibus/ taxi). Please note: after that it’s your own responsibility. Make sure you arrive in advance of the pickup time. In case you miss the pickup due to cancellation/ delay your flight/ any other circumstances that result in delay - you are responsible for your own transport.

    • Pick up is around 1.30pm in Lisbon and 3.00pm in Faro on September 13.

    • Departure is at 10:30am from venue September 18.

    You are also welcome to take care of your own transportation. There are options to travel by train, bus, taxi or you could rent a car.

    CAR RENTAL (RATE ACCORDING TO SEASON):

    • Click here for the GPS.

    • Orada Retreat Center is on N120 @ Km112,5 São Teotónio - Odemira.

  • Our days will be filled with transformative sessions and celebrations of life. We'll dive deep into our bodies, exploring practices such as womb healing, ceremonial cacao, movement, sensuality, temple arts, medicine walks, yoga.

    Saturday 13 September

    17:00 You are welcome

    19:00 Diner

    20:30 Opening ceremony

    Sunday 14 September - Wednesday 17 September

    7:30 Wake up our temple bodies

    8:30 Breakfast

    9:30 Sharing

    10:30 Morning session

    13:00 Lunch

    16:00 Afternoon session

    19:00 Dinner

    20:30 Evening activity

    *Tuesday evening: Closing ceremony

    Thursday 18 September

    8:30 Breakfast

    10:30 We say goodbye

  • You are invited to be your own authority. That is why we practice leaning into more out of your comfort feelings and setting boundaries.

    Just so you are aware, nudity is part of this Initiation but undressing yourself is not a must, always a choice. Instead, we encourage you to be true to your own boundaries while participating in this Initiation.

    There is no previous knowledge needed to participate in this Initiation.

    This Initiation is organized to make space for more powerful emotions (guilt, shame, anger, sadness, etc) that in day-to-day life are more often suppressed and in our shadow. We do this for the purpose of allowing more love, power and truth to be embodied. A level of self-responsibility is necessary to steer trough this Initiation.

Meet your facilitators

Together, we will Remember who we are as women and step into our collective power. The time has come to unite with each other and reconnect with our real (feminine) power that always comes from nature. So the feminine and masculine principle within you can live in embodied love on this planet.

Roos-Veerle Krijnen
Founder Naked Truth Retreats

Ella-June Henrard
Actrice & Founder Raw Kakaw Kid

  • Ella-June, wild child, is a lover of life and love, deeply fascinated by the mystical mysteries of womanhood. She has a profound desire to guide women on transformative journeys of liberation, helping them reconnect with their bodies and remember their true essence. Womb magic and self-love are at the core of her work, as she believes strongly in the power of the divine feminine.

    As a doula, Ella-June studied at BIA Amsterdam, expanding her knowledge and skills in supporting women during the sacred journey of childbirth. She is passionate about holding space for woman circles, creating a nurturing and empowering environment for women to gather and just “be”.

    Ella-June's path towards conscious living and conscious love has been influenced by her exploration of plant medicine and shamanism. As a spaceholder, she creates safe and transformative spaces for others to explore their inner landscapes and connect with their higher selves.

    An ecstatic dancer at heart, Ella-June finds joy and liberation through movement. She believes in the transformative power of dance and its ability to express raw truths and embrace the present moment. Her fascination for woman began during her time poledancing for years at Hips., where she discovered the beautiful combination of movement, sensuality, and freedom.

    A Gemini and a nomad by heart, Ella-June left Belgium in 2020 in search of adventure and self-discovery. After studying at the theater school of Maastricht and playing in several movies, televisions shows and theater, she felt called to embark on a journey of rebirth, shedding old identities and embracing her raw essence.

    With her business, Raw Kakaw Kid, Ella-June shares her passion for ceremonial cacao and the power of gathering in ceremony. She believes in the magic of cacao as a heart-opening medicine that fosters gratitude, forgiveness, and joy.

    Ella-June is a spaceholder for conscious living, inviting others to embrace their authenticity and experience the pure bliss that life has to offer. She embodies playfulness, truth, and a deep love for the present moment, bringing light and joy to all those she encounters.

What do they say?

Previous participants share about their experience.

  • Tom en ik zijn jullie oneindig dankbaar voor de onvergetelijke retreat die jullie organiseerden in de Studio. Samen met 30 zielsverwanten hebben we een reis van verbinding, respect en diepgang ervaren. Van de ademsessie tot het drinken van cacao, de tantra-gerelateerde oefeningen en de ecstatic dance, alles vanuit een diepgaande connectie met ons hart. Jullie prachtige stemmen begeleidden ons door een intense beleving, jullie overgave gaf ons de toestemming om ons op onze beurt ook kwetsbaar te tonen. Hetgeen me het meeste bij is gebleven is dat Tom en ik toen door een heel moeilijke periode gingen, de retreat kwam op een juiste moment. Het intense samen zijn, bracht ons weer dichter bij elkaar, deed ons beseffen dat we vanuit diepe verbinding nog zoveel liefde voelden, dat we zonder woorden en door samen in het moment te zijn in staat waren om elkaar opnieuw te zien. Dank jullie wel voor de transformerende ervaring, veel liefde voor jullie.

    Sylvie

  • Ik heb al meerdere sessies van Ella-June en Roos-Veerle meegemaakt. Telkens was ik verbaasd van wat we allemaal samen konden teweeg brengen in onszelf, bij onszelf en samen als een groep. Ella-June en Roos-Veerle zijn absoluut wonderbaarlijk in ondersteuning, begeleiding en vooral het delen van hun kennis en liefde. Zelden voel ik mij zo veilig in een groep als de gatherings bij hun. Ik ging vrij blind in mijn eerste retreat, meteen een hele dag en mijn allereerste gathering, en denk nu nog steeds heel vaak terug aan die ervaring. Zoveel mensen ondersteunen, vrij laten, beschermen en vasthouden is iets wat ik enorm bewonder en wat Ella en Roos gewoon doén. Ze leggen een vinger op de gemeenschappelijke pols van de groep en leiden je erdoor tot je weer buitenstapt. Danku danku danku, Ella-June en Roos-Veerle voor jullie wondermooie hartjes.

    Eben

  • The container was held so beautifully. I felt safe, seen and held during the whole day. It was so heartwarming to connect with the group and to feel so welcomed to express myself and to share (with vulnerability). Roos & Ella truly create a space for magic and transformation. And their joyful nature is just so uplifting! The experience left me feeling empowered and inspired.

    Janne

  • Ella-June & Roos-Veerle creëeren een hele veilige omgeving waarin je mag landen in je vrouwelijke zachtheid. Ze laten je kennis maken met de ceremoniële kant van het leven. Als Westerling zijn we die vaak vergeten, de kracht van ceremonie. We staan er soms zelfs wat weigerachtig tegenover, om ten volle aan deel te nemen. Ik vind het zelf spannend om te springen in het onwetende en mij meteen volledig open te stellen. Ella-June en Roos-Veerle voelen al deze subtiele energieën zo goed aan en brengen je dan op een speelse en zachte terug naar je comfortzone of juist uit je comfortzone.

    Laura

  • Roos & Ella-June brachten me een ontwapenende reis met mezelf. Roos verankerd in haar missie bracht veiligheid en zoals ze zich toont, naakte waarheid. Ella-June inspirerend in haar rijke sensualiteit en heerlijke speelsheid. Vrouwelijke expansie!

    Eva

  • Ik voelde me veilig waardoor ik totaal in het moment kan gaan. De tijd valt even weg op zo een dag. Dat is zalig. Er komt ruimte om te voelen en dichter bij mezelf te komen en dit omringd door andere mensen die zich ook openstellen voor elkaar. Dit samen delen is heel waardevol. Jullie creëren daar een veilige ruimte voor door jullie ZIJN! Merci daarvoor.

    Judith

5BEC4619-1E53-42B3-8599-C39B4A5D10F7_1_105_c.jpeg
C2369027-ADA0-4247-A812-9121E870AD23_1_105_c.jpeg
32C80BD3-5600-4DAF-BCA5-AC90E5A4CF3C_1_105_c.jpeg
E7CCE26A-9C50-43AA-ACC2-707A980118F3_1_105_c.jpeg
43A83277-CC05-40A9-A7F9-25EAB16620EC_1_105_c.jpeg
EF5E60DE-0F29-4ECA-937F-E3642C9F8265_1_105_c.jpeg
35A2EE8C-C937-4BF0-952E-69E03CD46CC2_1_105_c.jpeg
4D874439-26C9-4246-B432-7066789D65CD_1_105_c.jpeg
E099A00E-C023-4BDF-8EFA-8971D623C7E1_1_105_c.jpeg

Choose your accomodation

€1550,- shared room - €2800,- private room (available till 7th of April)

€1750,- shared room - €3000,- private room (available till 12nd of May)

€1950,- shared room - €3200,- private room (available till 23rd of June)

€2150,- shared room - €3400,- private room (available till 12nd of August)

Assistant - (advanced in the temple arts/tantra: ask for application).

Bring a sister with discount

Join together with a sister & receive 100 euro discount each! Our gift to support sisterhood.

Suites

There are 6 private independent suites, all of them facing sunrise and the mandala gardens.They are very central, and have easy access to all areas, particularly the sauna and the biopool. Each suite has a twin or double bed and private bathroom.

€1550,- shared room (available) €2800,- private room (available)

  • Each suite has a twin or double bed.

  • Includes a private bathroom.

  • Independent Suites.

Book here

Big House

The Main House is a rebuilt beautiful traditional Portuguese adobe house, facing the sacred fire and valley. It is very central and has easy access to all areas, particularly the meditation temple. There are two suites, both with twin beds, a dorm room with 8 bunkbeds and a mezzanine with 5 futon beds. The house has 4 bathrooms and has easy access to the independent community showers.

€1550,- shared room (available)

  • Shared spaces.

Book here

Studio

This is an independent studio, rebuilt beautiful traditional Portuguese adobe house, with a privilege view of the creek and valley. The studio can host up to 6 people. There are two floors/rooms, each with 3 single beds. It also has a bathroom and shower.

€1550,- shared room (available)

  • The Studio.

  • Each room has 3 single beds.

  • It has a bathroom and shower.

Book here

Bungalows

The 2 Bungalows are charming shelters located in a more secluded area, with beautiful vistas to the Valley. Each one of them has their own private bathroom and hot showers. There is also an outdoor bathtub with a breathtaking vista over the forest. The bungalows are very cozy and can take up to 4 people each. They are ideal for the ones looking for a more private space, but are 100 meters away from from the centre.

€1550,- shared room (available)

  • Located in a more secluded area.

  • The Bungalows have their own bathroom.

  • Outdoor bathtub with forest view.

Book here

Wild Earth Rooms

The wilderness is beauty, sleeping in nature is adventurous and yet very comfortable, so we invite you to embrace this one of a kind experience.

Lotus Glamping: €1550,- shared tent (available)

Private Tree House: €2800,- (available)

  • Tree house

  • One double bed & independent bathroom.

  • Lotus Glamping

  • 3 single beds, hot shower and eco toilet.

Book here

Retreat with us