separation acceptance,
resilience & empowerment retreat
The eight-day retreat to
transform breakup pain.
October 27 to November 3, 2025 | Xaló, Costa Blanca, Spain
Connecting.
Accepting.
Growing.
Your Facilitators
We’ve each travelled our own winding roads through separation and renewal, and have guided others through theirs. Together, we bring more than 1,000 hours of coaching experience with C-suite leaders, diplomats, activists, parents, and partners. We are sensitive souls who believe in kindness, honesty, and compassion.
Our Programme
While we embrace mindfulness and delve into self-discovery through journaling, we go deeper. We provide a transformative framework for self-care and navigating the complex emotions of separation. But it’s not all introspection—we ignite moments of joy, explore the beauty of impromptu nature walks, and take many dips in the pool. Think of it as a thoughtful balance between deep introspection and uplifting community moments.
Arrival
Day
Monday, Oct 27
A typical Retreat Day
15:00
17:00
20:00
Arrive & settle in
Retreat start
Welcome dinner
07:30
08:00
09:00
11:30
12:15
14:30
16:00
17:30
19:30
Coffee, tea, and fruit served (optional)
Yoga, meditation, or walk (optional)
Morning programme
Brunch
Self-care & time to recharge
Afternoon programme (I)
Self-care & time to recharge
Afternoon programme (II)
Dinner together
except for Thursday evening, which will be a free evening for participants to explore dining options in the surroundings.
Departure
Day
Monday, Nov 3
09:00
10:45
11:45
Morning programme
Farewell brunch
Departure
Our Purpose
If you’ve experienced a breakup, divorce, or are contemplating the end of a relationship, this retreat offers a nurturing environment to lean in, let go, and create anew. It’s an opportunity to process and release emotions, learn practical tools in service of your well-being, reclaim your strength, envision healthy relationship dynamics, and find support among others who understand your journey.
Experience
a calm and immersive environment that allows for compassion and clarity.
Expand
your relational and emotional intelligence toolbox with new skills, competencies, and insights.
Recognise
and work through beliefs and patterns that you realise don't serve you.
Cultivate
a mindset that allows for shifting from resentment to empowerment.
Practice
awareness and build resilience in the process of navigating your relationship transitions.
Transform
some of the ways in which you think of and feel about past behaviours, experiences, and dynamics.
Chart
paths forward and take first steps that align with your values, with more awareness of your non-negotiables.
Our Retreat Center
Nestled in a 10,500 sqm Mediterranean landscape, the heartblooms separation acceptance, resilience & empowerment retreat takes place in a carefully chosen, family-owned finca that offers an especially warm, home-like atmosphere. The property's rustic charm – alongside our team's caring service and appreciation for details – creates the context to connect with yourself, recharge, and find strength.
Cuatre Finques Retreat Center
Xaló, Alicante | Spain​
1 hour from Alicante Airport
1,5 hours from Valencia Airport.
​We assist our participants with organising airport transfers.
We’ve chosen our location carefully. Cuatre Finques is a four-star property that meets exceptional standards and is exclusively used for this retreat, offering both community and privacy in the peaceful Spanish countryside of the Costa Blanca. Nestled among mountain views, vineyards, and almond trees, Cuatre Finques is only a 10-minute walk from the nearest town with shops and restaurants and just a 25-minute drive from the coast.
Each room offers flexible arrangements — bookable either as a private room with one double bed or as a shared room with two separate beds. Every room includes air conditioning, a personal safe, a hair dryer, and free Wi-Fi, with some rooms offering terraces or balconies. ​​
Our Methodology
Our conceptual cornerstones, experience design, group facilitation, coaching, and intervention methods are grounded in a rich foundation of knowledge, practice, and research. With years of experience guiding emotionally delicate processes, we integrate insights from trusted thought leaders and evidence-based sources. We believe in hands-on methods that feel practical and real, steering clear of anything too woo-woo.
Self-Compassion
Grounded in the pioneering work of Dr. Kristin Neff, we cultivate kindness toward ourselves, especially in moments of difficulty and vulnerability.
Conscious Uncoupling
Relying on a selection of Katherine Woodward Thomas’s frameworks, we approach healing from separation with intention, responsibility, and empowerment.
Relational Intelligence
Drawing from Esther Perel’s teachings, we explore our relationship patterns and learn how to build healthier, more fulfilling connections.
Mindfulness
Informed by the Search Inside Yourself retreat, we practice neuroscience-backed mindfulness and self-regulation in service of inner calm and resilience.
Emotional Intelligence
Based on Daniel Goleman’s research, we practice our emotional intelligence to enhance awareness of ourself and others.
Ontological Coaching
Rooted in the work of pioneering philosophers, we work on understanding how our worldview, emotions, and language shape our possibilities.
Our Offer
This is an eight-day retreat that is thoughtfully crafted with room for just 8 to 12 participants. You’ll experience a setting that feels both private and open, ensuring ample opportunity for moments alone alongside meaningful interactions.
Retreat participation starts from 2,640 EUR for the entire stay, in a shared double room. Exact prices can be accessed by following the booking link below. Here’s everything you will find included in the prices you see:
What's included
Retreat Programming
Daily guided morning sessions
gentle yoga flow, mindfulness meditation, or light physical movement — participation is optional.
Daily retreat programming & workshops
activities working on your personal processes and the changes you desire.
Excursion
In a curated mini-adventure, we leave the retreat center for a different environment.
Materials, Frameworks & Personal Support
Solid frameworks
Receive tools to translate relational pain into empowerment.
All workshop materials
Provided so you can pack lightly and focus on your experience.
One-on-one support
Individual guidance to support you in processing and integrating.
Meals & Refreshments
Daily fresh fruit, water, coffee & tea
available throughout the day.
7 nourishing brunches
to start each day nourished and energised.
6 generous dinners
shared in good company to foster connection.
Accommodation & Amenities
7 nights in 4-star comfort
including towels, pool towels, and a relaxing environment.
Access to all hotel facilities
including the pool and bikes. on-site parking is available for those arriving by car.
Not included are
Flights/trains and transportation to/from the retreat location
1 self-organised dinner (on Thursday evening)
Spa treatments (bookable at an additional cost)
Massages (bookable at an additional cost)
Additional drinks (beyond those served regularly)
Insurance (travel, personal liability, cancellation, and medical)
Our Participants
This retreat is open to individuals of very different walks of life and backgrounds who want to transform heartbreak into personal growth. We’re committed to creating a space where every participant feels genuinely seen, included, and cared for. We commit to having a short call with every participant before or after they book, in order to make sure this is the right place for them.
This retreat is a good fit for:
Individuals navigating relational challenges
Whether you’re dealing with a breakup, separation, divorce, or other relationship issues, our retreat intends to offer the support you need to move forward.
Those committed to personal growth
If you see personal development as the foundation for making meaningful impacts and strive for agency, resilience, and purpose, you'll appreciate the frameworks in this retreat.
Anyone ready to embrace change
If you’re prepared to challenge old habits, step out of your comfort zone, and grow within a supportive community, you’ll find a welcoming environment here.
Learners seeking immersive experiences
For those who prefer experiential, activity-based learning over traditional talk-only approaches, our immersive programs are designed to engage and inspire.
This retreat is not so great of a fit for:
Individuals primarily seeking holidays, comfort, and leisure.
Those who are looking for a regular yoga retreat, a meditation retreat, or similar types of wellness retreats.
Those wishing to join in search of romantic or sexual encounters at the retreat.
Those unwilling to engage in self-reflection or uninterested in exploring their responsibilities in relational dynamics.
Laura, United States
"I found Martine’s coaching to be absolutely life-changing. I learned to set boundaries with ease, embrace self-care, and trust myself more deeply. As a result of her coaching, I have increased confidence, greater stability, and tools that enable me to navigate life’s challenges with more grace and peace."
Anna, Latvia
"Johannes coached me through every stage of my separation from my ex-husband, empowering me to navigate an incredibly challenging stage of my life. Post-separation, Martine worked with me through the conscious uncoupling methodology, guiding me in finding closure, heal, and move forward. They profoundly reshaped my journey."
Dimitrios, Switzerland
"Johannes has an incredible talent for creating a trusting and uplifting space, where growth feels both achievable and inspiring. His honesty and insightful approach challenged me to see things from new perspectives and enabled me to make transformative changes in my life.”
The Experience
At heartblooms, we appreciate and approach stuff with honesty. No 'perfect fix' or overnight transformation promises, because growth can take time. Our approach and methods are carefully curated. They are rooted in kindness and support.
We observe our emotions and the stories behind them, cultivate acceptance, and practice self-awareness. We shift perspectives and develop mindsets that support our wellbeing.
Center.
Transform.
Reflect.
We balance with mindfulness, movement, and moments of stillness — shared or in solitude.
We explore relationship patterns with curiosity, awareness, and honesty.
We pause to reflect, process, and voice our experiences in a healthy setting away from our day-to-day life.
Feel held.
We connect with others in a supportive setting, honouring our boundaries and needs every step of the way.
Nourish.
We feed body and soul with tasty and fresh Mediterranean food that is prepared for us with much heart.
Integrate.
We integrate our insights into our processes, building a foundation for lasting growth and wellbeing.
FAQs
Interested in group coaching experience over the summer?
Martine is hosting a six-week virtual group coaching programme from July to August 2025, free of charge. If this speaks to you, learn more here.
