The venue is in an area of outstanding natural beauty with nature walks and an opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. Refresh yourself in the pretty dipping pool overlooking the mountains and take in the views on a trip to the mountain villages of the Alpujarras.. The air is crystal clear, and the water is from fresh mountain springs.

Rejuvenate Your Spirit

Here you can nourish your soul and quieten the busy mind while absorbing the beauty of your surroundings and connecting with like-minded sisters. With meditations three times a day, walks in nature, local outings, prayers, and a day of silence, inshAllah we find sincerity in prayer and connection to our Lord.

Immerse in Tranquility

Healing therapies and massages

Sisters can choose from a wonderful range of full-body massages and reflexology which are scheduled throughout the day.

Halal Meals

Have a break from cooking and enjoy our simple yet delicious home-cooked meals based on Middle Eastern recipes. Refreshments are available throughout the day.

Creatively exploring your inner space

As part of the retreat journey, creativity is a wonderful way to work with emotions and explore our inner space. We have a creative reflection time where we connect with issues that are present with us which is led by Yasmin, a fully qualified creative arts counsellor.

Also included on the retreat are some craft workshops. Creativity is a wonderful way to relax, spend time with other sisters. Hana Horack is a skilled artist and will guide you in a few craft activities. Including Tatreez, a form of Palestine embroidery.

Movement is a wonderful way to connect, in action. With mountain treks and morning movements including walking meditations, we can find the stillness within and connect with the beauty of nature.

You can also take time to relax in the dipping pool in the beautiful warm sun, overlooking the countryside.

Attuning Body and Soul

The Spiritual Journey

On the retreat, there will be plenty of opportunities to spiritually connect with group prayers, dhikr, Qur'an, a day of silence and contemplation as well as qasida and spiritual discussions. We also gain inspiration from the writings of the great awliyallah such as Al-Ghazali, Ibn Arabi and others.

Hana and Yasmin who are leading this retreat are part of the Naqshbandi Tariqat, a world wide Sufi Order, which adheres to the teachings of the Prophet (pbuh) according to the four major Shariah madhabs.

All our welcome on the retreat, no matter which madhab or Tariqat you follow or if you are finding your way in Islam. We offer a non-judgemental and open atmosphere for all.

Monday - Welcome and Arrival

Tuesday - Activities, reflection circle and trek in the countryside

Wednesday - Trip to the mountain villages

Thursday - Day of silence with activities

Friday - Juma prayer in Orgiva

Saturday - Departure or optional Alhambra visit

Itinerary

Daily Schedule

6:00 Fajr prayer

7:00 Meditation

9:00 Breakfast

10:30 Activity (E.g. Trek, craft, therapeutic art activities)

12:30 Meditation

1:00 Lunch

2:00 Zuhur prayer and free time/siesta

4:30 Asr prayer, meditation, Qur'an reflection time or Burda

6:00 Dinner

7:30 Maghrib Prayer, meditation, evening tea and conversation

*Please note that this is an outline and can be subject to change

Outings

On the Wednesday, inshAllah, we will take a drive up to the stunning mountain villages of the Alpujarras where we have lunch (not included in price of the retreat) and explore the villages and shops. On the Friday inshAllah we will attend the Juma prayer at the local Mosque in Orgiva, attended by a special Jumaat, famous in this region, for living close to the ways of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.). This BBC article mentions the community in Orgiva https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20160928-the-spaniards-who-chose-mystical-islam

Andalucia has a rich and fascinating Islamic history, the Muslims ruled for nearly 800 years. We have two outings planned during the retreat and for those interested in seeing the famous Alhambra Palace, we have an optional day outing after the retreat ends.

Visit the stunning Alhambra Palace, one of the wonders of the world.

If you would like to extend your stay, we offer and optional add-on day and night to have a chance to visit the Alhambra Palace. After breakfast, you will be taken to the Alhambra Palace where you will meet your Muslim tour guide. They will show you around the Palace and gardens and then you will have some time for lunch at a restaurant. You will then head back to the retreat venue for dinner and depart the next day. The cost of this additional trip is £200 which includes the entrance fee, private tour guide and then dinner and accommodation at the venue.

What's included in this retreat?

• Five nights accommodation

• Halal meals

• Creative activities

• Treks

• Daily Islamic based meditation

• Pool

• Time for inner contemplation and prayer

• Outing to the Alpujarran mountain villages and jummah prayer in Orgiva

Extras

• Massages (From £30)

• Trip to the Alhambra Palace and extra night stay (£200 p.p.)

Please note that flights are not included. We are happy to help find you a flight though!

The Venue

The retreat venue is set in a secluded area near Lanjaron, Spain. It is a homely and rustic space decorated with a Moorish style where you can enjoy the absolute beauty of nature. You can choose between a shared room in the house, a luxury bell tent or a hotel room.

Your Accommodation

Single bed in a twin room

There are two bedrooms each with twin beds in the main house. There is a shared bathroom down the hall.

Single bed in a shared bell tent

Enjoy glamping in a lovely bell tent with single beds. There are three comfortable single beds with in this large bell tent, measuring 5m in diameter. There is a shared bathroom in the orange house area which is accessed down a few steps. These are lighted at night.

Our team will welcome you at the retreat venue near Lanjaron, show you to your room and ensure you feel relaxed and comfortable.

Everyone in our team is trained in different types of holistic health and dedicated to provide the very best of Islamic based treatments, from counselling to healing and massage.

Yasmin Watson

Retreat facilitator and BACP registered integrative arts counsellor as well as having ijaza from her Sheikh. Yasmin will be leading the Islamic-based meditation and reflection circles.

Hana Horack-Elyafi

Retreat facilitator and professional artist. Hana also has ijaza from her Sheikh for healing. She will be looking after your home comforts with tasty meals and ensuring everyone is comfortable. She also will be leading creative art workshops and offer 1:1 sessions.

Safiyya Abalos & Fatima Scott

Qualified Mizan therapist and masseur. Safiyya will be providing excellent massages and is an experienced Mizan therapist for those with hormonal or reproductive issues.

Fatima is a wonderful reflexologist, providing reflexology sessions on the retreat - from 30 mins - hour.

Our team

Serena

Serena is a qualified physiotherapist and masseur who has a wonderful talent and ability to soothe areas with long term problems.

What sisters have said about the retreats....

"A life-changing experience!"

-Fatema Khan

"A spiritual retreat to connect with Allah and Rasulullah (s.a.w.) A must, as it helps with reconnecting with self and evaluating owns life/self. It healed wounds for me and brought me nearer an amazing group of sisters.”

- Alia Akhtar

"You emerge a different person. Definitely worth every woman to experience at least once in their life. Brilliant at accomodating people experiencing any difficulty."

- Samira Najeed

"A perfect place to unravel thoughts and walkaway with new life tools, greater strength and a refined wider perspective."

- Shafiqa Ahmad

Prices

We are committed to providing affordable retreat experiences and offer the lowest price possible.

We also offer some limited concession places of up to 20% for those with single incomes or means-tested benefits.

We also offer payment plans.

Single in shared bell tent. £630

Single bed in twin room. £748

How to book your place

You can either pay your deposit at the Wellbeing Portal or contact us to book on. If you would like to apply for concessions please follow the link in the FAQs page.

Please read our FAQs about transport to the venue and other essential bits of information.

29th September- 4th October 2025

1st - 6th June 2026

Location

If you'd like to rent the retreat venue for your holiday or group, please go to www.cortijohalima.com for more information

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