"AN EXCLUSIVE RETREAT FOR 10 COUPLES IN THE MIDDLE OF NATURE"
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The Retreat
Intention
Sometimes the most meaningful growth happens when we slow down, listen, and build from within.This retreat is an invitation to step out of rush and into presence — not to collect more moves, but to deepen your connection with yourself, your partner, and the music.Led by Brenda Carvalho and William Wegert — world-renowned artists and deeply embodied dance souls — this immersive experience is rooted in years of shared exploration, collaboration, and discovery.
Main Focus
This is an exclusive retreat for just 10 COUPLES, offering a rare opportunity to step out of everyday rhythm and into a few days of calm, presence, and shared experience. Surrounded by nature in Slovenia, we gather with a simple intention: to RECONNECT — with ourselves, with each other, and with a deeper sense of presence in our dance.We will focus on:
🔸 Stepping, grounding & head movement technique
🔸 Elasticity, quality of touch & connection refinement
🔸 Creative structure & playful exploration
🔸 Awareness practices inspired by Eutonia & mindfulness
🔸 Space to reconnect with what you want your dance to feel like
Workshops & Experience
This retreat is a container that allows us to properly explore the different elements we work with during the workshops.Elements such as flow, effortlessness, and allowing the body to return to a more natural state of being can only be truly discovered in the right environment.Our goal is to create that environment by stepping away from the city and our daily routines, leaving the rush aside, and supporting the best possible learning process and overall experience.
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The experience includes:
🕺 14 hours of guided workshops (16–19 April 2026)
Focused on presence, sensation, connection, and flow — with content and pacing adapted to the group🔄 Partner rotation encouraged in most workshops
Signing up as a couple is required🌿 A carefully shaped daily rhythm
Focused mornings, spacious afternoons, and structured evenings with workshops followed by social dancing🎶 Social dancing every evening
Thoughtfully curated to integrate the material through connection and shared presence🍽 A fully shared group experience
Meals, conversations, and time together that deepen the sense of community
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The Artists
Their Collab
This retreat marks the first time Brenda and William come together in an immersive retreat format, creating a rare opportunity to experience their shared vision beyond workshops and events.They blend their signature approach to connection, grounding, and organic movement with space for integration, curiosity, and real transformation. It’s an intimate invitation to step inside their process, to feel how technique, presence, and embodiment weave together, and to experience their knowledge not just as something you learn, but something you truly live, together, over time.
Brenda Carvalho
Brenda is a world-renowned Brazilian Zouk artist whose powerful presence and graceful movement have inspired dancers around the globe to begin their own Zouk journey.With a background in Samba de Gafieira and the ability to move fluently across dance styles, she brings a strong foundation of technique blended with deep awareness and connection.Brenda emphasizes conscious movement and the art of being fully present.
William Wegert
William began his movement journey through martial arts, becoming a 4th degree Black Belt by 18 and accumulating thousands of hours of teaching experience.His dance philosophy? “It’s not about what you do, but how you do it.”With a superpower for simplifying complexity, William brings together precision and presence—balancing technical mastery with body awareness. Within just four years of starting Zouk, he became an international instructor, traveling the world to share his passion for growth and connection.
Accommodation & Food
Accommodation
We will be staying at Gaia Retreat Center, a quiet, naturebased place in the countryside in Slovenia. Surrounded by forests and open land. It’s far from the noise of the city and everyday rhythm, and since the moment we arrived, we could feel that things move a bit slower there.Gaia is run by an older couple who chose to restore their family’s country home and turn it into a retreat space. For them, this place is not just a venue, but something they treat as SACRED. A space for presence, care, and gathering. That intention is felt throughout the center, in the way the space is held and in the atmosphere it creates.The accommodation is simple, warm, and retreat-style, with shared rooms that naturally invite a sense of community. It’s not about luxury, but about comfort, ease, and feeling at home while sharing the experience with others.The center offers a dedicated dance and workshop shala, cozy common areas to sit, talk, and rest, a shared dining space, and beautiful outdoor areas to enjoy nature between sessions. There is also a park, a small natural pool and a sauna.
Food
Food is an important part of the retreat experience. Gaia Retreat Center has a fully equipped professional kitchen, and during the retreat we will have a PRIVATE CHEF working exclusively for our group.All meals will be vegetarian-based, freshly prepared and shared together as a group. The intention is to offer food that is nourishing, balanced, and supportive of the rhythm of the retreat. Simple, delicious meals that help us feel grounded and cared for throughout the days.Meals become another moment of connection, where we slow down, sit together, and continue the experience beyond the dance floor.
Getting there
The retreat center is located 12km away from Koper and 1,5hrs away from Ljubliana by car.We will organise a transfer from Ljubliana on Thursday (April 16th) and on Sunday (april 19th) to go and come back to/from the retreat all together.
Pricing
This retreat is designed as an intimate, all-inclusive experience for a small, exclusive group of only 10 couples — offering depth, presence, and a truly shared journey beyond the dance floor. 🌿
⏳ First come, first served — once the spots are filled, registration closes
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What’s included:
💃 Over 14 hours of guided workshops and practice
Led by Brenda and William with a focus on grounding, connection, and embodied movement🎶 Evening socials
And dedicated dancing time every day🌿 Social & integration activities
Shared moments beyond dance, including gentle group activities in nature, integration spaces, and time to connect as a community🏡 Accommodation
From Thursday 16th to Sunday 19th April🥗 All meals
From Thursday dinner to Sunday lunch — vegetarian-based, nourishing, and thoughtfully prepared
(includes breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and drinks)🚐 Organized transport
To and from the retreat center from/to Ljubljana, ensuring a smooth and relaxed arrival and departure🎁 Welcome gift for each participant
A small, meaningful gift to mark the beginning of our shared retreat experience
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Pricing:
🌱 Early commitment price (first 3 couples): 599€ per person - SOLD OUT💫 Regular price: 649€ per person
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Payment options:
You can choose to:
💳 Pay the full amount upon registration🔒 Or secure your spot with a 300€ deposit, paying the remaining balance at a later date
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