Kaynaktan Turkey Dance Retreat
November 5th-9th, 2025
Yenice Vadi, Turkey
Join us in a journey of connecting with ancient movement
Date: November 5th-9th, 2025
Location: Yenice Vadi Retreat Centre, TURKEY
We welcome participants of all levels of comfort with movement, into a collective exploration of three distinct cultural dances passed down through generations in different parts of the world. Together, we will observe how the meanings and stories behind these ancient movements can find space in our own bodies and guide us in our own personal and collective lives.
Offerings:
A time for deep self-inquiry and connection through the wisdom of age-old movement traditions with the guidance of master teachers;
Morroccan Gnawa Dance with Anas Khermoui, Mohammed El Allouki, and Abdelmalek Al Kadiri
Sufi whirling and central Asian dances with Alper Akcay
Iranian traditional dances workshop
4 nights in a stunning retreat space in the magical landscape of a quiet Turkish valley on the Aegean coast; including beautiful accommodation, temple spaces to move in, fresh water pool, a Turkish bath, sauna, and horseback riding facilities.
Moving Meditation session offering therapeutic movement and somatic exploration sessions awakening presence within your sensing body;
“Embodied storytelling workshop” offering a space for connection with the stories we tell about ourselves and the world through somatic exploration;
The opportunity to reflect on all that has moved within you through watercolor integration, journaling sessions, and guided restorative sessions;
Nourishing your body with health-conscious, seasonal meals
LEARN FROM WISDOM KEEPERS
RETREAT IN THE AEGEAN VALLEY
ACCOMODATION
Private Hotel Rooms
There are 6 private independent suites, all of them facing sunrise and the mandala gardens.They are very central, and have easy access to all areas, particularly the sauna and the biopool. Each suite has two single beds or a double bed and a private bathroom.
Private Nature Rooms
The Main House is a rebuilt beautiful traditional Portuguese adobe house, facing the sacred fire and valley. It is very central and has easy access to all areas, particularly the meditation temple. The private suites have one double or two single beds with shared bathrooms.
Treehouses
The Bungalows are charming shelters located in a more secluded area, with beautiful vistas to the Valley. There are two shared bungalows with 4 single beds. Each one of them has their own private bathroom and hot showers. There is also an outdoor bathtub with a breath-taking vista over the forest. They are ideal for the ones looking for a more secluded space, but are 100 meters away from from the centre.
Stone Houses
These two secluded cottages are found up on the hillside and have a living room with fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, a bedroom with king-sized round bed and a bathroom.
The private terrace and garden have a comfortable seating area, a dining table and chairs, a sun deck with sun-loungers and a jacuzzi.
Glamping tents with bathroom
The Main House is a rebuilt beautiful traditional Portuguese adobe house, facing the sacred fire and valley. It is very central and has easy access to all areas, particularly the meditation temple. There are is a dorm room with 8 bunkbeds and a mezzanine with 5 futon beds. There are two shared bathrooms and easy access to the independent community showers, for men and women, so no one needs to wait.
Glamping Tent without bathroom
The wilderness is beauty, sleeping in nature is adventurous and yet very comfortable, so we invite you to embrace this one of a kind experience. The tent has 3 single beds and easy access to hot shower and eco toilet.
TESTIMONIALS
Miriam Peretz (taught Whirling and Sacred Circle Dances at Kaynaktan Topanga Dance Workshop)
“I felt grateful to be able to share my offering with such a warm, loving, open and creative group. I am so happy to be included in this vision and really look forward to more!”
Hasti Voss (participated in Kaynaktan Topanga Dance Workshop)
“This workshop wasn’t just about moving our bodies, but learning about deep traditions of movement. It all somehow connected back to nature, to the source.”
Marie Towler (participated in Kaynaktan Topanga Dance Workshop)
“I cannot thank you enough for the love and care you shared throughout the workshop. The community you are creating is a beautiful blossom of Love, light, story, dance and movement. I am so grateful to have been a part of this inaugural workshop and appreciate your open hearts, wisdom, and vision for creating this space!”
PROGRAM
November 5th
3:00pm - Arrival
3:00pm - 5:30pm - Settling in & Wellness Break
5:30pm - 7:00pm - Opening Circle
7:00pm - 8:00pm - Dinner
8:00pm — Fire, jam session, etc.
November 6th
8:00 - 9:00am - Opening & Movement with Becky Hicks
9:00 - 10:00am - Breakfast
10:00am - 1:00pm - African movement with Marisa Paulo (with breaks)
1:00pm - 2:30pm - Lunch Break
2:30pm - 5:30pm - Indian dance with Kritika Kaur
5:30pm - 6:00pm - Break
6:00pm - 7:00pm - Sound Healing with Melody Sanderson
7:00pm - 8:00pm - Dinner
8:00pm - Sauna, hot tub etc.
November 7th
8:00 - 9:00am - Opening & Movement with Ruya Gunergin
9:00-10:00am - Breakfast
10:00am - 1:00pm - Romani Gypsy Dance with Monica Roncon
1:00pm - 2:30pm - Lunch Break
2:30pm - 4:00pm - Integration
4:00pm - 5:00pm - Wellness break
5:00pm - 7:00pm - Labyrinth with Laura Esculcas
7:00pm - 8:00pm - Dinner
8:00pm - Fire-side dancing
November 8th
8:00-9:00am - Opening & Movement
9:00-10:00 am - Breakfast
10:00-11:30am - Closing Circle
12:00pm - leaving
November 9th
8:00-9:00am - Opening & Movement
9:00-10:00 am - Breakfast
10:00-11:30am - Closing Circle
12:00pm - leaving
Pricing
All prices include retreat ticket, accommodation and all meals for the duration of the program.
If you would like to share a private suite with a friend or partner please reach out to us for reduced prices.
There is a space available for a photographer/videographer to attend free of cost. Please reach out to us if this is you.
If you require financial support to be able to attend, or wish to set up a payment plan, please email kaynaktandance@gmail.com.
Early bird pricing ends September 15th.
We look forward to welcoming you on our retreat.
€1500
Option to share with a friend/partner for reduced rates
(1 spot left)
Independent Private Suites
€1100
(SOLD OUT)
Main House Private Suites
€950
(2 spots left)
Shared Creek View Studio
Shared Bungalows
€950
(SOLD OUT)
Main House Dorms
€650
(4 spots left)
Shared Glamping Tent
€350
(SOLD OUT)