ALCHEMICAL SELF-DISCOVERY JOURNEY
DISTILL YOUR TRUE SELF
"The task I was given is not less but to bring ancient knowledge into this lifetime, combine and refine methods and components, and connect people and plants in order to support the liberation of the Soul at the conjunction of parallel realities."
Ildiko’s alchemical journeys through artisan aromatic distillations are unique in the sense that they come with an inherently inseparable and apparently infinite source of inspiration and teachings that aim to stretch beyond our holistic community to the scale of humanity. As transformative as such a process can be, it is to capacitate a sacred togetherness when plant matter and human essence are spiritualized.
DISTILL YOUR TRUE SELF
A ceremonial self-discovery journey on Crete engaging with plants and the alchemical study of artisan aromatic distillations.
DISTILL YOUR TRUE SELF
Being an artisan distiller is a passionate crossroad connecting science and art, profession and calling, plants and people… or just connecting the dots in search of the meaning of Life. A Journey through plant distillation is an opportunity for extended individual and collective development. Alchemical changes profoundly affect our layers from the physical to the invisible. You get immersed to understand the stimulating process, learn about various methods, and explore how different plant parts – flowers, fruits, leaves, seeds, resins or wood – are being transformed. And with them, you will be transformed too!
The ancient art of distilling aromatic and medicinal plants is an exciting chapter in modern holistic studies. Ildiko is an internationally-renowned transformational teacher, aromatherapist and distiller who passes on her extraordinary capacities for you to take on.
- Extend your relationship with the diversity of nature;
- Understand the many facets of aromatic activities;
- Learn the tools and methods of aromatic distillations;
- Harvest in our apothecary gardens and forage during field explorations;
- Distill various Cretan aromatics of the season;
- Understand the personal development aspects of Distilling Your True Self;
- Take away the gifts of our magical co-creations!
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Distill Your True Self
– Is This for You?
If you are a student or practitioner of aromatherapy, botanical perfumery, herbalism, other alternative modalities, or perhaps culinary arts, you will love extending your field studies in our alchemical aromatic distillations retreat!
Get in touch to share a bit of your background, your intentions, a proposed timeframe of your DISTILL YOUR TRUE SELF personal alchemy trip, so we find the right arrangements for you.
> Individual private retreats
> Small-group arrangements
EXPLORE
THE BRIGHT SIDE
OF THE DARK AGES -
THE PATH OF A MODERN ALCHEMIST!
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DISTILL YOUR TRUE SELF
Experience artisan distillation as a sacred ceremony. Our discussions uncover processes, plants used, material and type of distillation apparatus, as well as other influential contributors. You get a more considerate insight into such as ratio of the various extracts, and their corresponding quantity and quality features. Our journeys are in context of nature, and you are guided through the process of distilling medicinal plants while you actually attend to the Plants we work with.
For this retreat you are invited to join Ildiko and learn about the art and science of distillation and get a glimpse of living the life of a modern alchemist. And first of all, engage in Cretan nature!
- Enjoy the landscape and plants from seaside to mountain tops;
- Slow down and listen to your inner feelings;
- Be guided in your own alchemical process;
- Learn about Cretan aromatic plants and their common cousins;
- Harvest plants in the sacred silence of nature’s rituals;
- Prepare plants and attend the distillation for full comprehension;
- Discuss your questions with Ildiko as we go in our practices;
- Relax, chill out, and enjoy our rich library of aromatherapy, herbal medicine, distillations, hydrosols and occult study books;
- Be empowered from our slow-paced, authentic practices;
- Take-away a few bottles of our fine artisan distilled hydrosol, and some essential oils if you like;
- Continue walking your path as an authentic Alchemist;
Distill Your True Self Retreat
Next opportunity:
Oct / Nov / Dec 2024
One week available each month with flexible arrival dates.
When is a good time?
Anytime might be a good time, as this program is ongoing all through the seasons. Please contact us to discuss personal dates and if we have availability, your arrival and leaving dates can be accommodated.
Book your retreat with Ildiko via the contact form. If you have any questions, you can also get in touch by email.
ANCIENT PRACTICES
FOR MODERN ALCHEMISTS
Your transformative journey in the passionate Mediterranean atmosphere is a life-changing opportunity to make steps towards harmony with yourself that is a base for a life in harmony with one another, lived in health, happiness and creativity.
"I believe we artisan distillers are doing way more than distilling for essential oil or hydrosol. We are making this change happen by starting with ourselves, and with bringing goodness to our communities holistically. "
The inner alchemist is present in every one of us. It is from within the circle of our chosen family – on the physical or soul level – that the deeply buried inner Alchemist starts to emerge. Under certain ‘outer’ circumstances and a series of challenges, at some point the spark will be turned into flames. It then requires effort and presence to be maintained. The possible directions are manyfold and unravel through practices, experiences that will eventually be bringing you to a next level of consciousness. One day, maybe sooner than you would have ever imagined, you are ready to distill yourself and delve into your true essence. Personal transformation might seem and feel like a solitary journey, however, openness will be rewarded by company, guidance and new energy flowing into your life. Whenever you are ready.
AROMATIC ALCHEMY:
EXPLORE THE MAGICAL
LABORATORY OF NATURE
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