We offer different retreat journeys as usual,
breathwork, Hiking, Connection, community & transformation
(next group retreat 20/03 - 23/03)
We are so much more then just a retreat-centre. Casa Rico Retreats is our home, where we live our unique and authentic way of life. With the years, our retreats became an extension of our individual and family-life. The things that we have learn to love and are passionated about we have translated into our retreat-programs. This makes the experience with us authentic, real and deep.
Casa Rico is located in Finestrat, a mountain village in the province of Valencia. We are surrounded by mountains, and our place is fully off-grid. The guest-spaces are ecological and rustic, we have animals and love to be active with permaculture and self-sufficient projects! Beside the retreat program and sessions we provide, we love to share bits of our magical world with you as well!
After starting a relationship years ago, we soon found out that we had a common purpose what was around guiding people on their (spiritual) path.
In the Netherlands this was translated in online coaching, online-programs and being active on social media. But after we went to Spain for a healing-retreat ourselves, we awakened for new and deeper parts of our true life path.
We went on a quest and soon we learned that we belong on this place on earth, in the nature and with land so we can welcome people and share our love in an authentic way with the world.
We are both loving to provide a journey for our clients that's deep, transformative and full of joy. And both we are doing that on our own way. It works already for 6 years now!
Femke will be more present with here feminine energy, softness, heart-felt breathwork sessions, opening our home and being supportive with delicious food.
Raymond will be more present with his masculine energy, providing most of the program & structure, giving lead to the journey and share the adventures with you on our land.
We both have our license as breathwork teacher, and use different breathwork methods in our work. We also work with other healing modalities to guide people towards the right places.
But mainly it's our intention for you to feel home and safe with us, so you can go within on a journey as never before.
To give you confidence that we are experienced and a well-reviewed center, we share our experience with BookRetreats with you.
For the last years we are with our retreats on BookRetreats. It's a platform where retreat-hosts can share their offerings.
This means that our retreat programs are carefully designed to meet the standards set by BookRetreats, ensuring that you receive a profound and life-changing experience.
The photo is not an example copy. We actually have an average FIVE star rating from our guests till now! 🙂
Our retreats offer profound healing through nature, breathwork, and personal connection and guidance. Choose the retreat that resonates with you and join us for an unforgettable journey of self-awakening.
We are specialized and are having years of experience in individual and private retreat-journeys, and there are upcoming hiking & breathwork retreats for small groups.
We love to work in intimate and small settings so there is a lot of space to give you the attention you need in your process.
Our intention is to make you feel home, integrate you in our life and touch deeper parts of you.
In our retreats you can expect breathwork sessions and practices, systematic constellation, tantric practices, healing ceremonies, Shamanism, adventure and embodiment journeys!
Dates: 20/03 till 23/03 (Equinox Edition) & 19/06 till 22/06 (Solstice Edition)
Make yourself ready for a deep inner and soul connection in this unique group retreat we offer around the equinoxes and solstices.
We use the special, new and potent energies for transformation and rebirth for the new cycle to come.
With different Shamanic Rituals, Breathwork Sessions and Ceremonies and Group Activities this Retreat is waiting for you to step into your own authentic transformational power.
It's a small group retreat for maximum four people, so we keep the private and intimate vibe.
Within the retreat is beside the program enough time to rest, reflect and take time for yourself in nature or reading a book.
The rustic Spanish farm Finca is the retreat house, where you all will have your room! Enjoying the long summer nights around summer, and sitting by the chimney in winter, this place is perfect!
This retreat journey is already with us for 6 years, and had guided many people into their transformation.
We welcome you on our centre and home where we accommodate you in a rustic cabin, yurt or farmhouse. Staying in such place is already magical.
We, Raymond & Femke, are each on our own way providing this retreat together for you. With daily ceremonies and sessions that are supporting you in your healing.
It’s not just about the sessions; the entire atmosphere, from the meals to the community vibes with us as family, creates a nurturing environment for you.
Couples are also welcome to join this retreat for a shared healing and connection journey.
Dates on Request
9-15 April and 7-13 May
In this retreat Raymond will take a group of men into the mountains on an initiation journey deeper into their masculinity.
It's an hiking journey what's going from accommodation to accommodation, all rustic mountain locations.
Every day another etappe is waiting for the men. With different views, smells, difficulties, insights and learnings ahead.
This group retreat combines the daily hiking through the mountain landscape with deep breathwork practices, brotherhood, ceremonies, and healing sessions.
The retreat is designed to anchor your true masculine energy into your system, so you can face your life with lasting clarity, strenghth and purpose.
This retreat is specially made for men who have lost authentic parts of their self on the road to financial or other forms of success. It often happens that men have everything they thought they wanted, and deep inside they are not fulfilled, alive, content or/and happy.
In this private retreat trip, Raymond takes you on a spiritual hiking journey in which you will make a complete transformation back to your authentic self.
You will start your transformation at our home and retreat centre Casa Rico. From here you will go on a quest with Raymond into the mystical mountains.
It's a quest and initiation journey deeper into your self, with Raymond among your side for guidance and providing the program.
If you desire a "life reset" for yourself in what kind of form related to your life as a man, this is it.
Dates on Request
We provide for you the accommodation. We have at Casa Rico at our disposal an ecological yurt, wooden cabin and rustic finca. Within the hiking retreats the ecologic and rustic accommodations are carefully chosen by Raymond.
From the moment you walk in, till the moment you go we have your belly fed. We arrange multiple (healthy and local) snack and meals for you to prepare in the community kitchen. In the evening we provide an delicious community meal for you. On the Hiking retreats everything on the road is covered as well.
Which retreat you book, one thing is for sure, you will receive daily breathwork session to go deeper within and have your own inner experience.
Within the hiking retreat you will be taken on amazing hikes in the mountains. Some routes are even only known by Raymond. If you are for an retreat in our centre, there are many hiking possibilities around as well!
Within the years we have gained many experience in providing authentic and attuned rituals of healing. Within different ways, on different moments you can expect an magical ceremony where you have to change to let something go and step into your true self.
Our retreats have brought lasting transformation to people’s lives. Here’s what our past guests have to say.
Ray and his family are beyond loving. The warmth i received and programming put on was just above expectation.
Lastly, the views, the nature and just EVERYTHING was just amazing. I couldn't recommend this experience more if i tried!!
I wanted to get away and get in touch with my inner man, discuss some issues and really get to know myself in a deeper way.
When I spoke with Ray about what I was after, he said that there were many ways and offerings that he could bring to the table and none disappointed.
I was able to release some trauma and learnt many new things.
It’s been a profound experience spending a few days at this retreat. Ray was very welcoming from the first minute and I felt really comfortable and open with him right away. The facilities are clean and the food was fresh and great. Ray and his family welcomed me to join them for dinner as well. With the various ceremonies with Ray as well as the time spent alone on the property and the surrounding mountains, the experience was well rounded and transformational. I highly recommend to anyone desiring to reconnect and feel grounded again - I promise you that you will walk away with much more than expected or hoped for.
I did the 4-day Femininity Retreat at Casa Rico Retreats and stayed in the magical yurt in the middle of beautiful nature. It were a fantastic days, during which I made a deep connection with myself again. Raymond and Femke offer a safe and loving environment, in which I felt so comfortable. The program was completely attuned to what I needed. Dancing on the beach, massage, delicious food, the sun, beautiful personal in-depth sessions with Femke and Raymond, the silence and tranquility…. Thank you for this experience. You will definitely see me again!
Transforming and reconnecting 3 days. Coming to the breathwork retreat with Femke was a very spontaneous decision for me. From our first call on (still back home) I felt very welcomed and safe sharing my topics with Femke. During the retreat I really ennjoyed staying in the (luxury) tent, relaxing, playing with Aram, talking to the hosts and other visitors and interacting with the animals. I always felt comfortable taking time for myself and just relaxing too (like lying around in the hammock, going on a morning hike). Breathing with Femke was a very new, intense experience for me - leading to such a fast, deeply transforming process. She always took a lot of time for sharing before and after the breathwork and shared really important knowledge with me. Now 3 months later a lot of things have changed for me - I've felt so much power to take bigger steps in direction of my individual path and releasing old patterns and anxieties. I am looking forward to staying with Femke and the family again soon! 🙂
Attending the retreat hosted by Raymond was an incredible experience. His warm hospitality, attention to detail, and passion for creating a nurturing environment was evident throughout. The activities, raw nature, were top-notch, allowing for deep relaxation and personal growth. I left feeling rejuvenated, inspired, and grateful for the memories created. Best wishes to Femka, Aram, George, Gizel and all the crew
I did the 4-day Femininity Retreat at Casa Rico Retreats and stayed in the magical yurt in the middle of beautiful nature. It were a fantastic days, during which I made a deep connection with myself again. Raymond and Femke offer a safe and loving environment, in which I felt so comfortable. The program was completely attuned to what I needed. Dancing on the beach, massage, delicious food, the sun, beautiful personal in-depth sessions with Femke and Raymond, the silence and tranquility…. Thank you for this experience. You will definitely see me again!
I booked the 6 day hiking retreat with Ray. I had a feeling this was going to be good, but it got even better once I got there. Ray and his family's place at the foot of the mountain Puig Campana is something extra, here you find peace and quiet in the middle of nature in a rustic environment and surrounded by the mighty mountain behind the house. The hike itself was incredible with the beautiful views of the mountain peaks and the deep valleys, along the trail we did various breathing exercises and meditations, which helped me connect with my inner self in a good way I had never experienced before. Ray is a very good guide both physically and mentally, and brings out sides of you that you didn't think existed. He also has an incredible intuition to see and sense each person's needs. Every night during the hike we slept in different retreat places, which are run by absolutely wonderful and warm-hearted people. I highly recommend going on this hiking retreat with Ray, it's an investment of a lifetime!
I had a great time with Femke and Ray. They both have a warm and loving energy and are very attuned to each other. We did breathwork sessions (the retreat I booked), but they also customized the program to my needs. So, in the end, we did all kinds of different sessions, which was great. The location is beautiful, the cabin very cozy, and they make sure that there is enough time to spend alone. It is also very nice to see how they are creating their (family)life, according to their values, up in the mountains. The communal diner is a nice place to casually hang out and enjoy a great meal. This retreat enabled me to release many emotions and brought me closer to my(loving)self. Definitely recommend booking this retreat.
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend bringing comfortable hiking gear (specially for the hiking retreats), good walking shoes, swim-gear, clothing tailored to the seasons and personal toiletries. We provide all meals, snacks, and accommodations, so you only need to bring your essentials. For breathwork sessions, it’s helpful to have loose, comfortable clothing.
All of our retreats are all-inclusive. The price covers your accommodation, meals, snacks, drinks, coaching/guidance, all sessions (breathwork, ceremonies, healing practices), and hiking activities. From the moment you arrive until the moment you leave, everything is taken care of.
Absolutely! Our retreats are open to both beginners and those with more experience. In matter a fact, most of our clients are first retreat timers!
Each session and activity can be adjusted to your level of comfort and experience, so that you have a meaningful and transformative experience regardless of your 'level'.
You can book a retreat directly through our website. A 15% deposit is required to book your spot. Payment can be made via bank transfer, credit card, or PayPal. Once your booking is confirmed, we will provide all the necessary details for your retreat and final payment.
Casa Rico Retreats is located in Finestrat, a mountain village in the Costa Blanca area in Spain. The nearest airport is Alicante Airport, what's a 40 minute drive from our place. You can get here with a official taxi (75,-/80,-), an arranged taxi by us (55,-) or public transport can bring you close to the town where you have to take a taxi for the final 15 minutes.
First of all, it depends of your unique situation and intention what and how intense we are going to use exactly.
But we are experienced with, licenced in, and use the transformational breathwork, rebirthing, Shamanic breathwork and trauma breathwork.
Beside the ones we name above (what's for the longer sessions) we will also provide you with smaller practices like the Wim Hof Breath, Breath of Fire or other 5 til 10 minute rituals that you can use on daily basis.