Testimonial by Donna Mattingley

Reward yourself with this retreat!

What initially appealed to me was the dance element in the description but I had no idea that NIA and the Feldenkrais method would give me a different perspective in my healing journey. 

Pingel and Peter have the ability to make you feel like you’re instantly part of their family along with Noah (the dog), the cats, and their chickens. Their finca is the perfect place to take some time off, relax, and recharge. I will never forget my time with them as well as the lessons that I’ve learned during my weeklong stay. 

From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much Pingel and Peter. Keep sharing your gift with the world.

Hugs and kisses,
TheHappyFilipino

Donna Mattingley

Lawyer, Philippines

Testimonial by Federica Fornara

Expect the unexpected!

I wanted to improve the body/mind connection. 

I experienced a rich, accurate and flexible program, thanks to Pingel’s multidisciplinary skills. She is able to approach with great sensitivity, respect, intelligence and a joyful attitude, the issues expressed by the client in the preliminary contact stages.

I’ll never forget this incredible woman. A hidden and unexpected gem, her lovely husband Peter whose witty sense of humor and great culinary talent enlightened our evenings (ask for his Tiramisù, trust me, I’m Italian). 

This is one of those experiences that leaves you immediate epiphanies but the power of this work is even more subtle and will keep on working for a long time. 

Federica Fornara

Milano, Italy

Testimonial by Melissa Levebvre

My retreat at Jardin de Luz was magical.

At first, you see this land, surrounded by mountains and full of olive and fruit trees, vegetables, herbs, and sweet animals. Everything is there to help you feel supported and encourage openness. And then there’s Pingel and Peter, a lovely couple who own the land and make sure your retreat is on point with what is good for you.

Peter is one of the best cook I’ve met (the fresh food was part of the journey) and Pingel has a sixth sens to dive deep in what you need to see and to work on. With humanity, sensibility, humility, she will use the body and creativity in all its forms to guide you at your own pace on your healing journey. Definitively, I recommend this retreat 100% and I sincerely hope I will come back one day.

Melissa Levebvre

Teacher, Canada

Testimonial by Charlotte Campbell

I found my inner sparkle

I went to the retreat because of personal and professional burnout. Loss of sense of self and inner peace.

I liked that Pingel offered 1:1. That it had Therapeutic benefits offered through dance and creative methods.

Fresh whole foods, set in nature but with comfort added. A chance to reset and unwind, with a change to reflect and nurture my wounds.

I understood my negative patterns of relating and patterns that were holding me back. I found my voice.

I learned to let others take care of me and let go of control. My body felt amazing after all the fresh and whole foods.

I learnt different types of theories such as human design and how that forms how we are in the world.

Peter is a fantastic chef who can’t do enough to make you feel at home and wants to do his best to help you enjoy his food and amazing smoothies.

Pingel has so much to offer both professionally and personally and has clearly put a lot of work into her retreats and has thought of everything to make the stay what you wed it to be.

Peter compliments this with his food and the work behind the scenes to keep the finca and accommodation running.

They are both super interesting and intelligent. They fit together like a hand in a glove.

Charlie Campbell

Therapist, United Kingdom

Testimonial by Sharon de Boer

Inward journey surrounded by love and beauty 😍

My 6-day Retreat with Pingel (& Peter, cats, Noah the dog & chicken ladies ;)) was absolutely wonderful.

I chose this Retreat to do some soul-searching and work on trauma-related issues and wanted a 1:1 setting. In a gentle yet challenging way Pingel assisted me in looking at these things.

What I liked most was feeling welcome and taken care of in a very natural way, the beautiful nature, the sweetest animals, and delicious food (yum yum).

This Retreat helped me to understand more about my Soul purpose, made me feel lighter & gain more clarity and reconnected me with my inner strength.

Thank you 🙏

Sharon de Boer

The Netherlands

Testimonial by Izabela

I wanted to go on this retreat because I wanted to feel more in touch with myself and more connected to my body.

I selected this one because Pingel is a somatic wellbeing specialist which made her the perfect choice. 

The time away from real life gave me the chance to focus fully on myself and disconnect. I’ve enjoyed the activities and Pingel’s guidance in this retreat.

My desired outcome was accomplished as I have tapped into my body wisdom, a practice that I will continue to engage in and expand.

I fully enjoyed the whole process, from how helpful Pingel was at the start of it to meeting her in person and realising how great and warm she is. I felt safe opening up to her from the get-go which is not something that happens often.

The location is lovely, far away from the busyness of life. A place you can relax and be in the company of many furry friends and kind people.

The meals were delicious and varied, the homemade chocolate was truly a treat. I’m looking forward to replicating the crispy tofu fingers at home.

Also, the hike in the Sierra Nevada mountains was really beautiful. There are many memories I will hold dear from this retreat for the rest of my life.

Thank you, Pingel, for all you have done and all you do in supporting people to find their way home back to themselves. You are one of a kind :). 

Izabela Cojanu

Barcelona, Spain