NOV 17th to NOV 24th 2025

Escape the comfort of the familiar and immerse yourself in the rhythm of life in rural West Africa. Discover the beautiful complexity of a place where daily challenges are met with joy, generosity, and resilience.

Take seven days to return to the source for a once-in-a-lifetime, unique and transformational journey.

Pre-trip group call: Meet your guides and fellow adventurers in an interactive Zoom session.

All accommodations in Senegal.

All transportation in Senegal.

Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner.

All tickets for activities and excursions.

Humanitarian activities and supplies and cultural immersion experiences.

Materials and flights to and from Africa for 2 custom garments.

A day in Senegal’s capital, Dakar, and the Island of Gorée with visits to the “Cradle of Humankind” exhibition, The House of Slaves and its Door of No Return.

Connect with and leave a lasting impact on the locals by engaging in humanitarian work at the village school and/or medical center.

Immerse yourself in village life of rural Abéné where you will meet village elders and explore their values, visit spiritual sites, and engage in a traditional ritual.

Experience the hustle and bustle of shopping in a traditional African market.

A scenic, overnight ferry journey from Dakar to Ziguinchor up the Casamance river.

Retreat activities include drumming workshops, dancing, performance art, fishing and learning traditional Senegalese recipes.

*Please note that all listed activities are subject to change due to weather, availability, or other unforeseen circumstances. We will endeavor to replace any canceled activities with comparable alternatives.

Abéne is the rural village where we will spend most of the retreat. It is the backdrop of Doug Manuel’s Beats as One documentary about the cure to the loneliness and isolation epidemic.

*There is a possibility that this retreat will be featured in the documentary.

Please contact us if you require more information.

We will take care of all travel/transportation within Senegal. You just need to book your flights to and from Dakar, Senegal.

Arrival in Dakar (DSS Airport) on Monday, Nov 17, 2025 no later than 9:00 PM local time.

Depart from Dakar (DSS Airport) on Monday, Nov 24, 2025 no earlier than 9:00 PM local time.

Royal Air Maroc: 4:25 PM arrival

Brussels Airlines: 4:40 PM arrival

Royal Air Maroc, Air Senegal: 5:35 PM arrival

Iberia Airlines: 6:50 PM arrival

Air France, Delta: 8:40 PM arrival

Vaccinations are a personal choice. We encourage you to consult your healthcare provider for recommendations prior to traveling.

This insurance should cover medical emergencies, accidents, trip cancellations, and personal liability.

  • “A unique opportunity for me to reconsider my views of the world, to reassess my values and to question my own purpose. I came back deeply moved and better connected with our shared humanity.

    - Christian Petit, CEO

  • “The children there are desperate to learn, and I just found them magical.”

    - Lesley Angus, retreat participant

  • “I came back so happy. Despite all their hardships I came back full of energy as if I stayed in a 7* hotel!”

    – Ana Yudine, retreat participant

  • “The thing that I enjoyed the most about this trip was the sense of community. The people there were so welcoming, and we became a part of their lives so easily.”

    – Madelyne Shilliday