Residencia Artistica y cursos
El taller se abre de forma esporádico como refugio para recibir Artistas que quieren crear en plena naturaleza con un acompañamiento personalizado.
El taller esta ubicado en las montañas de Gran Canaria, envuelto con la naturaleza y con unas vistas de Ágila. Tendrás la oportunidad de conectar con las fuerzas creativas de la tierra, ya que el taller se ubica dentro de ella, en unas cuevas.
Puedo acompañarte en tu creación de un sombrero, tu tambor personalizados o un proyecto personal multidiciplinario que quieres desarrollar en un lugar idílico como ésta.
Escribeme para ver las posibilidades, estoy feliz de conectar contigo y ofrecerte esta posibilidad única.
También ofrezco Residencias Artísticas puntuales en diferentes lugares en la naturaleza, tanto en Gran Canaria cómo fuera de la isla.
Cursos de especialización relacionado con el fieltro y la sombrerería. Contáctame para más información y conocer las próximas fechas.
Upcoming event
Lesley and Veronica are hosting a deep-dive retreat in a remote place in the inner mountains of the south of Gran Canaria, with the intention of empowerment and connection to the Earth and your core essence.
Are you looking for a space to deepen your connection with nature and with yourself?
Do you feel the call to be initiated into sacred energy practices and to connect with a more powerful and loving version of yourself?
We feel in our bones that, as humans and spiritual beings born in these times, we Are the change.
This change comes from the Earth and from the light within each of us.
What is your medicine? What is your song, your unique vibration?
Are you ready to shine your light in these times of confusion, yet full of new possibilities?
The new Earth is birthed through us.
When we shift from trying to fix and heal to remembering that love has always been our true essence, life begins to unfold in a completely different way.
Do you recognise this shift, or do you feel ready to explore it?
Then this week is for you.
Meet Your Hosts
Two women who have walked together for twenty years, creating a deeply human, loving and grounded space where people can remember who they are.
Veronica Schwegman
Veronica grew up surrounded by nature on a biodynamic farm in Italy and has been teaching Kundalini Yoga since 2010. Through movement, breathwork, meditation, sound, and deep presence, she creates spaces where people can reconnect with their inner truth and life force. Her grounded and joyful approach invites participants to return to the wisdom already living within them.
Lesley Bohncke
Lesley followed her dream of living close to the Earth and has called the mountains of Gran Canaria home for more than a decade. As a textile artist, art therapist, and shamanic practitioner, she weaves together nature connection, creativity, and energy work. Her passion is guiding people back to their authentic essence and helping them discover the transformative power that emerges when we listen deeply to ourselves and the natural world.
Together
Friends for more than twenty years, Lesley and Veronica first met during their art therapy studies. Since then, they have walked alongside one another through many chapters of life, sharing a deep love for nature, personal transformation, and community. Together they create warm, grounded, and heartfelt spaces where people can slow down, reconnect, and remember who they truly are.
Reviews
«I feel at home within myself again — grounded in my center and able to trust life enough to surrender once more.»
— Jinny
«By combining their strengths, they created a unique and profound journey that initiated a real transformation within me.»
— Karine
«They created a space where I felt safe to release and simply be with whatever wanted to move within me.»
— Myloon
Is this retreat for me?
- You long to slow down and reconnect with yourself.
- You feel called to spend meaningful time in nature.
- You are navigating a period of change or transition.
- You wish to deepen your spiritual practice.
- You are seeking greater clarity, purpose, and inner trust.
- You value authentic community and heartfelt connection.
Why Gran Canaria?
The retreat takes place in the interior mountains of Gran Canaria, in a remote and silent valley where nature feels untouched and fully present. It is a landscape that naturally supports grounding, simplicity, and deep presence — even if you arrive alone or for the first time.
You will sleep in comfortable tents with good matrasses on the land and move through the days in direct relationship with nature. At night, fire becomes part of our gathering, and the sky opens into an extraordinary field of stars.
The rock formations seem to change with the light and shadow, often appearing like ancient guardians carved into the landscape, holding a quiet presence over the valley.
Our main gatherings will be in a natural open cave overlooking the mountains — a protected space with a spring for bathing and a simple kitchen built into the stone. This is where we meet, share, and integrate.
Food & Nourishment
Meet Paula, our cook, who will be nourishing us throughout the retreat.
Her food is simple, grounding, and deeply connected to the land — created with fresh, local ingredients and a natural understanding of what the body needs in moments of deep inner work. Each meal is prepared with care, presence, and attention to detail, supporting both energy and integration.
Food becomes part of the experience here — not just nourishment, but a daily moment of coming back to yourself, to the body, and to the rhythm of the day.
Practical Information
We recommend flying to Gran Canaria (Las Palmas Airport).
It is best to arrive on the island on October 4th, so you have enough time to travel calmly to the retreat location in the mountains the following day.
From the airport, we will help support the organisation of shared transport. A small shared transport fee may apply.
The group is intentionally intimate, with a maximum of 12 participants, allowing for a safe, personal, and held experience throughout the week.
What You Will Experience:
This retreat is an invitation to slow down and reconnect with the wisdom of your body, the intelligence of nature, and the deeper essence of who you are.
Daily Kundalini Yoga, Breathwork & Meditation
Each morning begins with practices that awaken vitality, clear stagnant energy, and strengthen your connection with yourself. Through movement, breath, mantra, and meditation, we cultivate presence and resilience.
Nature-Based Ceremonies, iniations & Energy Work
The mountains themselves become our temple. The finca is full with sacred spaces. We will experience beautiful iniations, ceremonies with the elements, guided journeys with drum, energy work, and practices that help us reconnect with the living intelligence of the Earth and our own inner guidance.
Creative Exploration
As humans we are creative beings
Through simple yet powerful creative invitations inspired by art therapy and nature connection, you will have opportunities to express, explore, and empower the processes from a different angel.
Silence & Deep Listening
Moments of silence are woven throughout the retreat, allowing space for integration, reflection, and deeper connection with your own inner voice.
Community & Authentic Connection
Transformation happens not only within ourselves but also in relationship.
Living together for a week creates a beautiful opportunity to be witnessed, supported, and inspired by others walking a similar path.
Mini Vision Quest
One of the highlights of the retreat is a guided mini vision quest in nature. Supported by preparation and integration, participants are invited into a period of solitude, fasting, and deep listening, a powerful opportunity to receive insight, clarity, and connection with what truly matters.
Investment
The contribution for this week-long journey is €850 for a regular ticket. This includes your stay on the land, all meals, a tent, and a comfortable mattress. Bathroom facilities are shared.
One wooden house with a private bathroom is available and can be reserved for €990 per person, or €900 per person for two people sharing. (Booked)
A deposit of €300 secures your place. The remaining balance is paid in cash on arrival, unless otherwise agreed.
We aim to keep this experience accessible with honesty and integrity. If you feel a strong calling but the full contribution is currently not possible for you, you are welcome to reach out — a limited number of reduced-price spaces or payment plans may be available.
If you feel drawn to this journey and would like to check if it is the right fit for you, you are warmly invited to book a call with us:
lesleybohncke@gmail.com
With love, Veronica and Lesley
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