PLANTS OF THE QURAN
(SICILY)
Over the course of a month, we held three serene retreats, one after the other, within the opulent confines of the island's most palatial residence. Embracing the art of slow living, these intimate reading retreats revolved around the exquisite book, The Plants of the Quran. This spiritual journey, attuned to the island's gentle rhythm, offered a harmonious blend of leisure, exploration, and expression. Enveloped in tranquility and abundance, we stepped into the enchanting, hushed beauty of the island's embrace.
WOMEN OF AL-ANDALUS
(MALLORCA)
In the names of the mountains, villages and people, Mallorca still bears today the imprint of its 300 years under Muslim rule. The overflowing citrus and almond trees, the ornate architecture and countless stone terraces that dot the countryside, have shaped the island into the beautiful and prosperous Mallorca we know today.
During these two profoundly illuminative retreats, we came together to reclaim our history and honor the Women of Al-Andalus.
PLANTS OF THE QURAN
ISHTMUS ART EXHIBITION
(PANTELLERIA)
We were delighted to host another eagerly awaited "Plants of the Quran" retreat, this time on the captivating island of Pantelleria. Known in Arabic as Bint al Reyah - Daughter of the Wind, Pantelleria provided a stunning setting amidst ancient archaeological marvels and incredible Islamic History.
With beloved artists Medina Tenour and Medina Trevathan, who unveiled their evocative exhibition "Isthmus." Their art, inspired by the Quranic verse, "We caused you to grow from the Earth like plants," and Andalusi botanical manuscripts. Recent Spanish scholarship has highlighted that many of these manuscripts were authored by women, whose invaluable contributions have been unjustly erased from history.
Through this exhibition and our retreat, we paid homage to these forgotten female Muslim scholars and custodians of knowledge, celebrating their enduring legacy with reverence and gratitude.
PROPHETIC HEALING
(MALLORCA)
In this season of abundance, our fall retreat has been a celebration of the sacred bond between nurturing the female body and uplifting the soul. Through gatherings steeped in Prophetic Healing, holistic wellness, and the guidance of our beloved Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, we’ve journeyed into the heart of what it means to live in harmony with Divine tradition. Together, we explored workshops on the Adab - Etiquette of food in Islam, the wisdom of Prophetic Medicine (Unani Tibb), the art of walking with the cadence of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and the physical and spiritual benefits embedded in the five daily prayers, among much more.
SACRED ECHOES
PRE-RAMADAN RETREAT
(MALLORCA)
We hosted a beautiful Ramadan prelude in a 13th-century monastery, built on historic Muslim grounds. Within the heart of this ancient haven, we embarked on a holistic journey to prepare for the sacred month of Ramadan. Our minds were enlightened through workshops led by a nutritional therapist, guiding us towards holistic preparation of the holy month,, complemented by incredibly nourishing meals from our marvelous chef in residency.
We came together in communal prayers, immersed ourselves in heartwarming lectures on spiritual ecology and the rich legacy of Islamic history in Spain, and embraced a day of fasting to ready our bodies and hearts in the cherished Sunnah of our beloved Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. This seamless blend of spiritual devotion, mindful discipline, and transformative learning created a profound and graceful beginning to our Ramadan journey, nurturing our souls and deepening our connection with our Creator.
