RETREAT | Amkina

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BACK TO THE ESSENCE

The AMKINA retreat in Sardinia is a week to slow down, unwind, and reconnect with yourself and nature. You will stay in an authentic Sardinian villa, surrounded by a nature reserve, where nourishing food, healing conversations, and special experiences come together. The rhythm of the island invites you into simplicity, balance, and attention to what truly matters. We show you Sardinia as we experience it: slow, grounded, healing, and nourishing.

The retreat is filled with inspiring speakers, magical moments in nature, unique experiences, craftsmanship, and healthy food. The women’s week focuses on softness and connection, while the men’s week is centered around challenge and creation. Two completely different weeks, yet guided by the same vision. Women and men are not the same, and both energies deserve space and attention.

Each day offers a program, but there is also plenty of time for yourself. Walk alone through the nature reserve surrounding the villa, marvel at the landscape, take a refreshing dip in the pool, or open one of the carefully selected books. It is a week to connect, share, experience, and above all, to feel.

We invite everyone to experience this week as offline as possible. Phones are not allowed during the day; it’s about real conversations, noticing the small wonders of life, and giving full attention to the present moment. Sardinia is a healing and mysterious island, rich in secrets and deeply rooted traditions. Crafts are practiced as they were a hundred years ago, music is played in special frequencies, and the culture breathes magic.

Every day you will enjoy three complete, plant-based, and Ayurvedic meals, prepared by Ovan. He invites you to experience how food carries energy and how the way it is prepared enhances the frequency and power of nourishment. During the week, Ovan also takes you into the kitchen, so you can experience for yourself how food nourishes not only your body, but also your energy and your mind.

SLOW DOWN, UNWIND AND RECONNECT

THE WHITE SPACE

In silence.
In ancient stones.
In good food that nourishes
at a cellular level.

We attune ourselves.
To conversations that heal,
words that land
instead of fill.

Back to rhythm.
To simplicity.
To truth.

Here, your body remembers
what living feels like.

THE WHITE SPACE RETREAT

AMKINA by Ovan & Marije

AMKINA is founded on the belief that tradition connects us, beyond borders and backgrounds. At the heart of AMKINA lies one question: “Who are we?”, which is exactly what AMKINA means in Kurdish.

It began with Ovan and Marije, two souls from different worlds who met at art academy. Ovan has roots in Kurdistan, Marije in Friesland. They met through their shared love for design, and what started as a fashion label slowly evolved into a shared way of living.

In 2018, their path led them to Sardinia. Through the purchase of a one-euro house, followed by Dutch television, they became part of the village of Ollolai. They transformed a ruin into a home, into a place where culture, craftsmanship, food, and design come together. AMKINA became an experience to be felt, not just seen.

Since then, Sardinia has been their home. Over the years, they built deep connections with the local community, and life began to follow the rhythm of the seasons. Living close to nature taught them the value of simplicity, nourishing food, and rest. It also revealed why Sardinia is one of the world’s Blue Zones, places where people live longer, healthier lives, rooted in balance and community.

After many years on the island, Ovan and Marije now invite others to experience this way of life for themselves. As designers, they blend aesthetics, authenticity, and simplicity. The AMKINA retreat is a space to slow down, reconnect, and live more consciously, surrounded by nature, craftsmanship, and tradition.

Experience AMKINA, a place to step out of the rush and return to the question: “Who are we?”

With love,

Ovan & Marije

Retreat Dates

Women’s Week: October 7–12
Men’s Week: October 13–18

Arrival & Departure

Arrival: between 15:00 and 21:00
Departure: before 10:00

What’s Included

Stay in a beautiful countryside villa
Ayurvedic food and drinks, 3 meals a day and snack (no alcohol is served)
Magical experiences
Inspiring speakers
Airport transfers (to and from)

What’s Not Included

Flights

Group Size & Accommodation

The retreat hosts a maximum of 7 participants, ensuring an intimate and personal experience.

3 private (solo) rooms
2 shared rooms (2 persons per room)

Pricing

Shared Room (2 persons)

Early bird: €1.750
From April 1: €1.950

Private Room (Solo)

Early bird: €2.050
From April 1: €2.250

A €500 deposit per person is required to reserve your spot. You will get an mail with all the additional information after booking. The remaining balance needs to be paid at least on month before arrival. If you cancel within one month before arrival, the remaining balance will only be refunded if we found replacing guest(s) for your booking.