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Though we were sitting in a simple, yet beautiful, bell tent, it immediately felt as if we were in a temple space – tuning into the energy of the priestess, the healer, the wise woman who trusts her intuition.
Something about Ishtar’s natural way of being invites and awakens this energy and allows a deeper wisdom to come to the surface. It was a coming home to parts of myself that long to be lived again.
Ishtar brings loving care, groundedness, a natural elegance and humor in her way of teaching and holding the space.
The practices and rituals are gentle and profound. Bringing us back to the wisdom of our womb and our intuitive knowing.
And the setting is wonderful to relax into: a beautiful house with view of the powerful Bugarach mountain, the lake close by, wonderful food and enjoying the company of the other women.

Ishtar is an alchemist. She creates a space like a crucible. She invites the energies of each woman into it, submitting them to the elements according to a science entirely her own. Fire, water, air, earth and time do their work under her sacred attention. A gaze of love that balances everything, like a breath. The transformation appears suddenly through an inner clarification — a liberation, a space opening in the heart. The alchemy continues its work beyond the group.

It was a moment where time stood still. To re-centre, to ground myself, and to be accompanied in order to breathe again — this is what this retreat brought me, among so many other things. The earthly nourishment was of a quality as beautiful as the spiritual accompaniment. I felt united in the sharing and connected with all the women of the retreat, giving me strength and hope for the continuation of our lives.

I participated in a New Year’s retreat for women with Ishtar. A few days outside of time in a beautiful and welcoming place. The program was flexible and fluid, adapting to each person and fostering empowerment. We experienced many magical moments, offering our souls spaces for healing, authentic expression, and deep connection.

Bugarach — the mountain, the water, the wind, the fire, the forest, the moon… a place of communion with the elements…
Ishtar… her tenderness, her integrity, and her benevolence welcome us into an oasis of gentleness…
To dance, to sing, to vibrate, to laugh, to cry, to be… simply to be, and to be able to share it in complete safety…
The delicate presence of Akhil and his delicious cuisine are like an elixir…
Precious moments… moments of grace… a gift from the heavens.
Gratitude.

In my life, many things are changing. Not always easy to find the right road to take. So for me the title ‘RESET’ was very appealing. Good to reset my mind and gain some clarity.
In a soft en gentle way Ishtar guided us more and more to silence. It is actually magic to feel how she builds up the meditations. How in a silent, slow, simple way it made me fall deeper inside.
At a certain moment I felt as if she was weaving an invisible delicate broderie to guide us.
Of course I met my active mind that likes to be busy. But at every moment I felt in good hands. She could feel when it became a bit too tensed, and then she gave a meditation to make some space and relaxation. When it was more calm, she has put us in an acceleration. This is what I like so much. It is not a fixed program. It is alive and in the moment.
The location is near the mountain Bugarach that looked over us as a guard. Akhil was a silent cook that made delicious, easy to digest, biological and vegetarian food.
After the retreat I could feel a deeper calmness, a stillness inside. My head is more clear and more silent. This is very much present when I am in nature. It feels as a warm embrace, with a sense of wonder, gratitude and deeper connection. Also in the meeting with other people, there is less in-between. Like there is a connection that bypasses the mind, more than before.
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Spending five days in Bugarach was a truly special journey into our inner goddess, carefully guided by Ishtar. She led us through the process with practices that felt soft yet incredibly powerful. I never ended the day feeling tired or exhausted — only relaxed, open‑hearted, and deeply grounded.
What I cherish most from this experience is the connection I formed with a beautiful circle of women. The space felt so safe, inviting to open up and connect more deeply with ourselves and with each other.
The retreat took place in a unique natural environment, surrounded by mountains and a lake, which helped to disconnect from the noise of daily life. And of course, I cannot forget to mention the delicious and nourishing plant‑based meals, all prepared with so much love.
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It was exquisitely soft and deeply replenishing — a true nourishment for the soul, in an embodied, grounded way. I felt gently held by Ishtar and her land, as if wrapped in a quiet, loving presence. It became the perfect cocoon to come home to myself. Everything is taken care of with delicacy — the food is delicious and nourishing in itself — so everyone can simply relax, surrender, and land.

Quality of listening. Always the right word. Never any judgment. Fragrance of infinite love.
A benefactor.
That’s the exact word…

When I look back at the workshops of Ishtar I attended to, there are some keywords popping up :
Slowing down, Simplicity, connection with nature – each other – my deeper self.
Without you noticing it, she creates a safe unifying field. To explore, to share, to heal and to enjoy. Supported by the wonderful organic food made with love by Akhil. A workshop with Ishtar is a big gift to myself. Thank you Ishtar.

With a vibrant softness, beauty and tranquility…  I’ve just emerged from a beautiful retreat from which will be more to come. Unfolding in me a sacred connection to earth in my daily life. Grateful. Ishtar’s retreats have moved my life deeply into relaxation and self love. And not to mention my daily life connected with the divine. Playful, loving presence and expanding awareness. 🌹