Antalya Wellness Retreat

As someone who has been on a journey of reflection, self-awareness and growth for quite a few years now, I’d like to invite you on my second wellness retreat that encourages all of this, and more. With the backdrop of the mountains and the calming turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, together we will indulge in some self-searching, some soul-nourishing and hopefully some sun-soaking.

Just like last time, this wellness retreat is being hosted in collaboration with two certified therapists, Amna and Sana, who run Zaaviyah, a mental health organization in Pakistan. We will spend 4 days at a 5-star hotel, with an all-inclusive package, and benefit from mental health sessions meticulously curated by our therapists.

Bring along your journal to record your feelings, a book to read by the pool and of course a swimsuit to enjoy the sea water!

Where?

Antalya, Turkey

When?

2nd to 6th October 2025, Inshallah

Who is it for?

This retreat is for women who believe that little breaks from the rut & routine of life are necessary to rejuvenate your soul and be a better giver to all those who are around you. The carefully curated therapeutic sessions will help you understand and build tools for better stress management and improved self esteem.

Those who are passionate about seeing new places, believe in ample rest, are looking for a holisitic way of connecting with themselves, interested in learning through building new connections, and flexible to fit into a group will find themselves to be right where they belong while on this retreat.

What the retreat days are going to look like?

Usually, the trips I plan to in Switzerland and Holland involve packed schedules – there is sightseeing, taking trains to other towns, art classes, food tours and museum visits. Every day, we bag several thousand steps and cover a lot. However, this ‘retreat’ is quite different – the focus is rest, introspection and wellness. 

We will be spending all our days at our lovely resort, so we can relax and introspect without a binding travel agenda. Outside of the scheduled wellness/therapeautic sessions, you are welcome to spend time by yourself or enjoy the company of all the amazing women that will be joining.

The sessions will be an opportunity for you to share your personal reflections in a safe space and build meaningful connections with like-minded women.

The all inclusive package will allow you to have your breakfast, your meals and your evening coffee at the resort restaurants within their operating hours. There are 2 pools and a spa to enjoy on the premises. There is sea access too. The hotel is situated within walking distance of the city center of Antalya so we will be free to go explore the city, see some sights, or shop. You can also go on a rafting trip! Taxis are also available at the hotel in case you don’t want to walk. If you stay in, you can take a nap, read, chat, watch a show, indulge in some adult coloring .

A few days where no one is dictating anything - doesn’t that sound so good? You will get to enjoy 4 relaxing days at a beautiful Turkish coast and focus on self-growth and recuperation. Not being answerable to your family, your home chores, or your boss will definitely prove to be rejunivatating. The idea is to keep the day as free flowing and easy as possible with the right amount of therapeutic activities.

What the wellness sessions will be about?

Day 1 theme  - Group introduction & ice breaking activities. The theme of the first session will be self esteem (learn about why so many women have low self-esteem, introspection & techniques to build upon your self-esteem) followed by some creative self-reflection.

Day 2 theme – Psychoeducation on core beliefs and negative self-talk. Followed by learning evidence-based coping techniques.

Day 3 theme – Anxiety, burnout and therapeutic management skills.

Day 4 Theme: Therapeutic interventions tailored to the unique needs of the group

Day 5 – The last day will be for checking out and heading back

Price?

€1500 per person

What the price includes?

Hotel accommodation 

All your meals at the hotel

Cost of the therapeautic sessions

Solo plus group photos taken by me (I take wonderful portraits, haha!) shared with everyone at the end of the trip

Photography tips by me (if you like)

Recommended activities?

Day 1 - Arriving, settling, session 1 with Zaaviyah

Day 2 - Session 2, trip to the old bazaar in Antalya, shopping, coffee together, a boat trip

Day 3 - Session 3, massage or Turkish bath at the hotel spa, trip to the beach, enjoy a dinner and night life together

Day 4 - Session 4, shopping mall, another massage or a rafting trip, late night ice cream in the city centre together

What the price does not include?

Travel/visa cost to and from Antalya

Personal expenditure on shopping etc

Any additional activities you may want to do such as get a massage, visit a museum or book a rafting trip

Travel insurance

Taxi/Uber cost of you'd like to hire one at any point

The cost of hotel shuttle from and to the airport (this can be booed with the hotel in advance. Or a taxi can be hired from the airport. There are ample available)

How to book your trip?

If you like the idea of this retreat and would like to join in, please send me an email on mahvishahmedd@yahoo.com to express your intertest. 

In the e-mail, please do mention a few lines about yourself, where you live and why you would like to join this retreat.

We will then schedule a Zoom call to get to know each other better and discuss more trip details.

If we are a good match for each other, we can proceed with the first deposit of payment and reserve your spot. 50% of the payment is to be made to reserve your spot. This deposit will be non-refundable.

The remaining 50% is to be paid 10 days before the trip. 

Please note:

Limited spots are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

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Looking forward to hearing from you and get this rolling!