A special study retreat for therapists, coaches and facilitators seeking depth, connection and authenticity
and authenticity
6–13 June 2026 – Southwest Turkey
Discover the wisdom of nature and the power of scent
This unique 7-day study retreat for therapists, coaches and facilitators takes place in the stunning southwest of Turkey. A region where fragrance, silence and the wisdom of nature invite you to slow down.
In this authentic landscape – surrounded by fragrant flower fields, herb-covered hills, lakes and mountains – nature gently calls you to pause, connect and feel more deeply. Here you will discover how presence, silence and scent can enrich both your personal growth and professional practice.
Slow down and nature will speak.“
What you will experience during this retreat
This immersive retreat engages head, heart and senses.
Programme highlights
- Slowing down and finding stillness in a natural environment
- Learning from all the elements: plants, scents, light and landscape
- Working with fragrance and plant energy: harvesting and distilling your own essential oil and hydrolat
- Reflection and silence practices in nature
- Visiting ancient ruins, flower and herb fields
- Techniques for grounding, protection, cleansing and alignment
- Caring for yourself on a physical, mental, emotional and energetic level
Scent and plant energy in therapeutic work
Throughout the week, nature is your guide. She inspires, mirrors and supports you in grounding, releasing and being present in the moment.
- Harvest plant material and distill it in a traditional way
- Discover how scent can be a powerful ally in therapeutic processes
- Awaken the alchemist within you
A picture says more than a tousand words, a scent says more than a thousand pictures.
Inner growth and professional development
Alongside the sensory experience, you will also deepen your professional practice:
- Techniques for grounding, protection, cleansing and alignment
- Exploring authenticity, inner strength and pure guidance
- A visit to the ancient city of Sagalassos, with themes of impermanence and (power)/(powerlessness)
- Walking through rose fields and a distillery as inspiration for gentle connection
True presence reguires no effort, only attunement
Staying at remarkable locations in Turkey
Kuyucak – the heart of roses and lavender
Stay in a family-run guesthouse, surrounded by lavender and rose fields. The view immediately brings peace and invites you to ground and reconnect.
Did you know that lavender carries the qualities of rest and relaxation?
Eğirdir – integration by the lake
The week concludes on a small, idyllic peninsula. You will stay in a welcoming guesthouse by the lake. Wander through authentic streets, swim in the clear water and allow your experiences to settle.
Did you know that water symbolises flow, cleansing and the unconscious?
Who is this retreat for?
This retreat is designed for:
- Therapists, coaches and facilitators who work with people
- Professionals seeking depth and renewal in their practice
- Those who want to learn from nature, scent and sensory experience
- Practitioners wishing to work from purity and authenticity
No prior knowledge of scent or plant work is required – only an open mind and experience in guiding others.
Natural Working – Deep Connection is a journey back to your essence – as a person and as a professional.
Guided by experienced professionals
This retreat is guided by two practitioners who work with wisdom, presence and deep connection:
Ina Oostrom -- internationally recognised hypnotherapist, author and founder of HypnoseMentor. Her work is known for its gentle yet deeply transformative approach, activating both healing and awareness.
Joanne Klein Wolterink - aromatherapist, scent expert and alchemist with over 25 years of experience. She awakens the senses and guides people back to their natural state of being through fragrance, plant energy and lived experience.
Together they create a safe, nurturing space of trust, stillness and depth.
You will be lovingly supported in both your personal and professional growth.
Practical information
- Start and end point: Antalya
- You arrange your own flight; from Antalya everything is fully organised
- Private bus and driver for the group
- Accommodation in small family guesthouses with personal care and attention
- All programme elements are included
Find all details and practical information on the websit of HypnoseMentor the education institute of Ina
Reserve your place – small and exclusive
Treat yourself to this week of connection, self-care and professional deepening together with like-minded people.
You are warmly invited on this journey to reconnect with your essence, your profession and the power of nature.
There is space for a maximum of 12 participants.
We look forward to welcoming you in Turkey
Ina & Joanne
