Re-Inventing Self
A Weekend Retreat for Women
Magic Happens When Women Gather
Step away from the noise. Step into the next version of you.
This is not just a retreat. It’s a turning point.
A gentle interruption in the noise of life—a breath, a question:
Who am I now?
Who am I becoming?
This weekend is for women in transition:
into motherhood, into midlife, into a softer strength, or a louder truth. For those whose old ways no longer fit, and for those standing on the edge of something new.
Whether you feel cracked open or quietly curious— you are invited.
What Awaits You
A lovingly held space to reconnect, reflect, and reimagine:
Sharing Circles – where your voice is heard, not fixed
Vision Board Rituals – map your reinvention with purpose
Meditation & Guided Journeys – meet your inner wisdom
Creative Embodiment – movement, dance, and deep listening to the body
Cooking & Eating Together – slow, nourishing meals made with joy
Celebration & Sisterhood – music, ceremony, laughter, and sacred slowness
A magical 100-year-old log home, a pine forests & a quiet river
Together, we’ll dream wildly.
We’ll let go of old stories.
And we’ll begin again—from the inside out.
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Talya Balikcioglu is a dance teacher and a certified Thai Yoga Massage practitioner. With a graduate degree from the Performing Arts Department in Istanbul Bilgi University, her training is focused on psychosomatic practices as well as classical and contemporary dance techniques.
She has 15+ years of experience leading movement classes for groups and individuals, focusing on stress relief, enhancing sensory awareness, and cultivating fluidity and softness in everyday movement. Her somatic approach supports emotional regulation and a return to embodied presence—an approach she holds dear, especially in facilitating intimate group spaces.
In this retreat, her focus is on guiding participants to gently land into themselves and walk their inner landscapes with curiosity and care.
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Theresa Fend is a facilitator, community weaver, and regenerative culture practitioner who creates spaces where you can exhale, soften, and come home to yourself. With over a decade of experience holding gatherings—from intimate circles to large-scale festivals—Theresa offers a steady, nurturing presence and a gift for cultivating true connection.
Her work is rooted in somatic wisdom, collective care, and the rhythms of life in transition—whether personal, cultural, or ecological. Deepened by her own journey through motherhood, Theresa holds space with warmth, integrity, and a deep respect for each woman's unique path. She gently invites what’s real, what’s ready, and what’s longing to be remembered.
In this retreat, Theresa will guide the group into a space of deep rest, connection, and presence. Her facilitation invites you to slow down, listen inward, and reconnect—with your body, your truth, and a circle of women walking alongside you.
Ready to Join Us?
Pre-register to receive full details and early access:
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to show up.
Our nest
Event Details
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The Space
Tucked into the heart of Nadbużański Landscape Park, surrounded by pine forests and bordered by a quiet river, this 100-year-old log home holds a wild stillness.
We’ll sleep in a cozy attic room with floor beds and the option to bring a tent for extra privacy.
We cook, live, and take care of the space together—as a village, not as guests.🪷 Expect silence and song. Forest and fire.
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Whether you're coming from near or far, getting to Stare Lipki is part of the journey—and we're here to help make it easy and enjoyable.
By Car
The retreat space is just over an hour from Warsaw. If you're driving, plug in these coordinates for the most accurate guidance:📍 52°32′54.8″N, 21°58′38.3″E
Want to share the ride? We’ll help organize car pools so you can travel together, reduce your footprint, and maybe even meet a new sister before the weekend begins.
By Train & Bike
Our favorite way to arrive! Take a train from Warszawa Wileńska to Topór—they run almost every hour.
From there, it's a peaceful 35-minute bike ride through the countryside.
Bikes (and dogs!) can travel free on the train. Let us know if you’d like a ride from Topór and we’ll try to sort you out! We recommend this for a grounding, nature-filled start to your retreat.By Bus
You can also take a bus to Stoczek—a nearby town, about 80 minutes on foot from our location. Buses leave Warsaw a few times daily. Check the schedule on the Darbus website to plan your trip. Let us know if you’d like a ride from Stoczek and we’ll try to sort you out!
Still unsure?
Reach out—we’re happy to help coordinate your arrival.
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Throughout the weekend, we’ll cook and share vegan and vegetarian meals—simple, nourishing, and prepared with care, joy, and togetherness.
Included in your retreat: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks. Think warm porridge, fresh fruit, crunchy nuts, vibrant salads, creamy hummus, comforting soups, cozy curries, stir-fries, tea, cacao, and little touches of sweetness—because feeding the soul is just as important.
All made slowly, with love—and together in the kitchen.
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We believe in accessible, beautiful experiences—and in honoring the value of the space we're creating together.
Regular Price – 2400 PLN
This is what the retreat is truly worth. It reflects the depth of care, time, preparation, and presence we pour into this space.Supported Price – 1300 PLN
This helps us cover the basics—like food, materials, and a small portion of our time. If this feels more within reach, it's available with love.Something In Between?
Yes, absolutely. If you’re somewhere in the middle, you’re welcome to choose a price that aligns with both your capacity and your values. We trust your integrity.Financially Stretched?
We offer a few exchange spots for women who can support with logistics, enhancing the experience or managing the kitchen. If you feel called to be there but can’t meet the price, reach out—we’ll find a way together. -
We ask for two installments:
- To book your spot – 500 PLN / 117 EUR via our booking link
- At the event – the difference to the price you choose in cash -
Friday
16:00 – Doors open, your time to arrive and settle
19:00 – Welcome CeremonySaturday
Full day of workshops, creativity, and sisterhoodSunday
Workshops, creativity, and sisterhood16:00 – Closing Circle & Farewell, so you can be on your way around 17:00
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This space is for you to truly be with yourself. We recommend that you come by yourself, if you can easily arrange it.
However, we know that caring for others is a big part of women’s life and we don’t want it to be a reason to be excluded. Please get in touch to inquire about the possibility to bring a child or a pet.
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Write to us at theresafend@gmail.com or talyabalikcioglu@gmail.com!
Come As You Are.
Come alone or with a sister, a friend.
Come tender, tired, blooming, or brave.
You belong in this circle.
And your next chapter starts here.