Indonesia · Central Java

Java Spirit Retreat

A 9-day elemental journey into abundance — guided by horses, the jungle, and the ancient wisdom of Borobudur

Central Java, Indonesia Nov 21–29, 2026. 9 days Equine-assisted. Small group- min 6 max 12

About this retreat

There are places in the world that do not merely welcome you — they initiate you. Java is one of them.

Where the desert teaches spaciousness and stillness, the jungle teaches something different: abundance, aliveness, the unstoppable force of life renewing itself. Roots that hold. Water that flows. Green that rises, again and again, without effort.

The Java Spirit Retreat is a 9-day immersive journey into the heart of that aliveness — guided through the Soul Spark Method, with horses as mirrors, the elements as teachers, and the ancient stones of Borobudur holding the field.

Each day, we enter a different element. Each element invites a different quality of soul: the grounded power of Earth, the flowing truth of Water, the transforming heat of Fire, the liberating spaciousness of Air. Together, they form a complete inner journey — from what is held and heavy, to what is free and fully alive.

What makes this retreat special

Horse alchemy

Three immersive sessions where the herd becomes mirror and guide — dissolving old patterns through presence and radical honesty.

Borobudur

An ancestral meditation at one of the world's great ancient sites — where personal story softens and something deeper opens.

Sacred waterfall

A journey to Curug Lawe for emotional cleansing — letting what has been held finally move freely.

Karimunjawa island

Two days on a tropical island to rest, integrate, and carry the spark home — surrounded by ocean and open sky.

Experiences & activities

Daily yoga & energy balancing.

Guided elemental meditations.

3× Horse Alchemy workshops.

4× Soul Spark workshops

Sacred Flower bath and Cacao & Fire ceremony

Curug Lawe waterfall hike.

Ancestral meditation at Borobudur Temple.

Havana Horses Lodge.

Karimunjawa tropical island Jungle & rice field landscapes

Closing fire ceremony with sacred Cacao.

2 days integration at Karimunjawa island

Day by day

• 1

  Arrival & opening circle — Havana Horses Lodge

  Arrive into a serene, nature-held setting. An evening welcoming circle grounds you in the space, the group, and your intention for the journey ahead.

• 2

  Earth & grounding — Horse Alchemy

  Begin with the element of Earth. Through guided embodiment practice and your first encounter with the horses, you start to sense what is truly present beneath the surface.

• 3

  Fire & truth — Horse Alchemy

  Move into the element of Fire. Activate your life force, meet what wants to move, and step into a more authentic expression of yourself. Fire brings clarity, courage, and the willingness to see what is ready to shift.

• 4

  Water & flow — Curug Lawe waterfall

  A sacred journey to a jungle waterfall for emotional release and cleansing. A day of softening, opening, and allowing your inner world to move freely.

• 5

  Air & expansion — Borobudur

  Enter the element of Air at Borobudur. Surrounded by ancient wisdom and vast perspective, rise above personal story and connect to a deeper sense of meaning and possibility.

• 6

  Heart & integration — Horse Alchemy

  Return to the horses for a day of integration and alignment. What has been seen, felt, and released settles into the body — anchoring a new, more connected way of being.

• 7

  Transition & beauty — Karimunjawa island

  Travel to a tropical island paradise. The energy softens, the pace slows, and inner work transitions into spacious integration.

• 8

  Integration & joy — Karimunjawa island

  Surrounded by ocean, light, and openness — nothing to achieve, only to feel, rest, and allow the journey to settle fully.

• 9

  Carry the spark — departure

  You leave with more than memories: a deeper connection to your body, your truth, and your path. The invitation is simple — keep the spark alive.

Location & surroundings

Central Java is one of Indonesia's most spiritually alive landscapes — ancient, lush, and layered with meaning. Home to Borobudur, the world's largest Buddhist temple, and to Havana Horses, a natural sanctuary where horses live in herds, barefoot and free, the setting is as much a part of the transformation as the programme itself.

Havana Horses Lodge. Borobudur temple. Curug Lawe waterfall. Karimunjawa tropical islandJungle & rice field landscapes

Your facilitators

Sarah Nour

Equine-assisted wellness coach · Systemic & shamanic practitioner · Creator of the Soul Spark Method

Sarah Nour is a somatic and systemic coach with over 15 years of experience guiding women into embodied leadership and deep inner alignment. Through her Soul Spark Method — Soul Power Alignment & Rooted Knowing — she weaves embodiment, presence, systemic constellations, and ritual practice to reveal what is hidden and support deep inner truth.

Sarah's work is rooted in is rooted in sacred landscapes where she has lived and guided retreat journeys for over 15 years -most notably the desert of Wadi Rum in Jordan, where she has led transformational equine-assisted retreats for years. The Java Spirit Retreat marks a significant expansion of her work: bringing the Soul Spark Method and her beloved horse alchemy practice into the lush, ancient energy of Indonesia for the very first time.

Working in deep collaboration with nature and horses, Sarah creates a grounded, intuitive space where women reconnect with their inner vision, power, and flow — and leave with the clarity and courage to live from that place.

Anna

Co-founder, Havana Horses · Retreat host & equine guide

Anna left a fast-paced life in Amsterdam to follow a deeper calling in Indonesia, where she co-founded Havana Horses — a natural horse sanctuary and school in Central Java. For over 20 years she has been devoted to creating a space where horses live as horses: in herds, barefoot, and free from force. Her work is guided by a simple belief — when we respect and honour the horse, we learn to respect and honour life itself. Through her presence and the peaceful rhythm of the land, Anna invites a return to awareness, connection, and harmony with nature.

Retreat details

Dates 21–29 November 2026

Duration 9 days

Location. Central Java, Indonesia

Investment €2,250 / $2,635 USD · Early bird €1,800 / $2,109 until 1 Aug

Deposit 50% to secure your place · Payment plan available

Includes All meals, accommodation, activities & group transfers (incl. airport)

Excludes International flights, visa & personal expenses

Facilitated bySarah Nour — Soul SPARK Method

Hosted by Anna, Havana Horses, Central Java

Why Retreatscapes Likes this Retreat

The Java Spirit Retreat is the kind of experience Retreatscapes exists to share — deeply intentional, rooted in place, and guided by people who have built something genuinely rare. Horses, jungle, ancient sacred sites, and a methodology with real depth. This one stays with you!

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Nov 21–29, 2026 · Early bird closes 1 August

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