Ground in Nature retreat - Turkey - 15th to 20th April 2027 - Deposit Option

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The type of Qi Gong that Jo shares is self healing Dao Yin style. She chooses simple, meditative practice to share with you so that you can get maximum benefit in minimum time.

Jo's mantra is 'if you like it take it home'. She sincerely hope you will.

Jo curates each day around the Chinese energetic clock, timing practices to when each spirit is naturally most alive in the body.

Each day focuses on one of the five spirits, moving through Qi Gong, teaching, meditation, and acupressure with essential oils.

Nothing is compulsory, and there's plenty of time to rest in between.

All meals are vegetarian. Special diet meals at no
extra cost, please advise Jo 1 week before departure.

Breakfast –  9am

Start the day with a nourishing buffet breakfast — fresh fruit, local cheeses, olives, eggs, homemade breads and jams, alongside tea and coffee. Everything is prepared with seasonal produce from the region, including thyme and lavender from the gardens.

Lunch – 1pm

A light and colourful lunch of wholesome salads, vegetables and grains, designed to keep you energised yet light for afternoon practices. Meals are vegetarian, full of flavour, and made with the retreat’s own olive oil.

Dinner – 7pm

Each evening enjoy a freshly cooked, generous dinner featuring warm vegetarian dishes, soups, grains, and seasonal vegetables. Meals are hearty but balanced, offering comfort after a day of practice and rest. Wine and drinks are available from the bar if you’d like.

Tea and coffee is served with all meals. Water is available throughout the day. All other drinks are an extra cost.

Yes. Payment plans are available to make the retreat accessible. You can reserve your place with a deposit and pay the balance in instalments before the retreat begins (full payment is required 60 days in advance).

You can also choose to split your purchase into 3 interest-free instalments with Klarna at checkout.

Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may negatively impact your financial status and ability to obtain credit. Subject to status. Ts&Cs and late fees apply.

If you would like a bespoke payment plan outside of website checkout, please get in touch (additional admin costs may apply).

You can also choose to split your purchase into 3 interest-free instalments with Klarna at checkout.

Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may negatively impact your financial status and ability to obtain credit. Subject to status. Ts&Cs and late fees apply.

Shop pay, Google pay, Apple Pay, PayPal, Visa, Mastercard and Amex.

Fly to Dalaman on Wednesday 8th April to arrive for lunch or dinner. Check in is after 3pm, but it's normally fine to arrive and enjoy the space before this time. There's a welcome chat at 5pm on the first day, and the retreat opens with Settling the Shen after dinner.

Departing for home: Check out is midday Tuesday 14th April.

Flights: arrive by 2pm to transfer with the group. Do contact Jo if you have any questions about timings.

Transfers will be arranged before we travel. The cost is approx £10 for a shared taxi. 

If everyone's flights arrive around 1-2ish we can transfer together. 

There are hairdryers in every room.

Yes there is WiFi mostly in the restaurant area. Use it as an opportunity to unplug!

You don't need to bring towels with you. Bathroom and pool towels are supplied.

Daytime temperatures can reach 22 degrees and above.

Night times are cool.

You will receive a suggested packing list once your final payment has been received.

Pure Life Göcek sits in a peaceful green valley in the hills above Göcek, surrounded by olive trees, thyme and lavender. It's just 30 minutes from Dalaman airport, with forest trails to wander and the turquoise bays of the Göcek coast nearby.

Eco Huts are crafted from reclaimed Anatolian wood, with a double bed for solo guests or twin beds for those sharing. Each has high-quality linens, a spacious ensuite bathroom and a private garden terrace to enjoy the mountain air.

Standard Rooms sit closer to the heart of the retreat and have three single beds and an ensuite bathroom. They're simpler in style, without the floor-to-ceiling views, and a great value option for friends travelling together or social solo travellers.

All rooms have fresh linens, towels and specially selected toiletries, plus full access to the grounds and facilities.

We want to make sure our space works for you. If you have any accessibility requirements or questions, please email hello@jodarling.co.uk before booking. Please note that deposits are non-refundable (though you are welcome to transfer your booking to another person).