A Journey into Presence: Montenegro Retreat 2026
September 28 – October 4, 2026
In a world that asks so much of us, creating space to return to yourself is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. A Journey into Presence is a week devoted to slowing down, reconnecting with your inner landscape, and remembering what it feels like to live from a place of clarity, softness, and truth.
Below, I’m sharing a deeper look into why I created this retreat, why Montenegro is the perfect backdrop, and who this experience is lovingly designed for.
Why Join Me (Loren) & Creative Earth Wellbeing?
For nearly 2 decades, my work has centered around mindful living, weaving together yoga, ritual, nature connection, and a grounded approach to wellbeing. Creative Earth Wellbeing was born from my belief that healing happens not through striving, but through remembering. Through presence. Through returning to the natural rhythms we’ve forgotten.
When I guide retreats, I bring the same intention that shapes all of my offerings: to create a gentle, soul-honoring space where you can soften, breathe, and reconnect with yourself without pressure or expectation. My teaching blends intuitive movement, contemplative practices, and moments of stillness that feel like exhaling after holding your breath for too long.
This retreat is not about performing. It’s about being, being with yourself, with nature, and with a circle of humans who are also seeking a deeper sense of home within.
Why Montenegro?
A few weeks back a retreat center sent me a message introducing their space and offering retreat dates for 2026/27. I have been quietly dreaming up a wellness retreat for next year and so I followed the not so subtle cue from the universe and looked into it. My first step was to google where on Earth Montenegro actually is ;) and I immediately knew that this was the place.
Montenegro is one of Europe’s quiet wonders. It’s wild, ancient, and breathtakingly serene. Nestled in the stunning landscape of Lovćen National Park, our retreat center (Ashuma Retreat Center) sits between towering peaks, open meadows, and untouched forest. It is a place where the land itself invites you to slow down.
Here, you’ll sleep in luxury safari tents that let you feel held by nature while still enjoying comfort. You’ll share plant-based meals prepared with local ingredients, hike through landscapes that open the heart, and soak in the stillness of star-filled nights.
Montenegro has a way of stripping away the noise. It brings you back to your senses, your breath, your body. It’s the kind of place that gently pulls you inward, which makes it the perfect home for A Journey into Presence.
Who This Retreat Is For
A Journey into Presence is for you if you're craving…
A reset from the constant “doing” of everyday life.
Time in nature to remember what it feels like to breathe deeply and move slowly.
A retreat that blends yoga, meditation, ritual, and embodied practices with plenty of spaciousness.
Connection with like-hearted people on a similar path of healing, grounding, or rediscovery.
A week where someone else holds the container so you can simply arrive.
Whether you’re navigating transition, seeking clarity, longing for inner steadiness, or simply ready to reconnect with yourself, this retreat is a nurturing, soul-centered invitation to come home.
If something in your body softened as you read this… if you felt a quiet yes or a pull toward spaciousness, I would be honored to hold this retreat space with you.
Spots are limited, and room preferences will be offered on a first-come basis.
If you feel called, I invite you to reserve your place or reach out with any questions.
Come join me for a week of presence, restoration, and return.
Your inner landscape is waiting.