I visited Santhika for two weeks in May 25. In that time I valued every connection I made to others at the retreat as well as the team who make Santhika what it is. It is a place we're you can truly be you. Where guidance, connection space, adventure and amazing life changing ceremonies take place.
Dream Hill itself is perfectly named it is truly a breathtaking and magical place to be. My highlights were the purification ceremony, fire ceremony and the ability to relax into rest. I also gained hugely from our trip to the Buddist temple where the meditation experience i had was one i will always remember as being so deeply enlightening.
Online courses and blogs have been helpful on return home.
I stayed at the hotel so I could enjoy the air con at night. Staying at the hotel has pros and cons. Pros are air con and ability to walk to beach and shops independently, spa on site if that's easier than the one at dream hill. Cons are you need to get a drive to the retreat where the view is amazing and where yoga, meditation, games, meals, connection and fire ceremony takes place as well as a big pool. The teams at both sites are however always 100% accommodating at ensuring you can move back and forward as you need 😀
Thanks team Santhika, each one of you remain in my heart and I hope to return one day.