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 Nina Kirstina Ravn

The atmosphere at Jardin de Luz was very heart-warming, and I truly enjoyed my stay at Peter's and Pingel's sanctuary.The place is so full of life-force energy, and I can only recommend it.

Pingel is one of the most inspiring people I've met, and she works her magic in a kind and humble way. The bodywork session I've got was out of this world, and as a dancer she shows all of her facets 

She is like a fairy blowing star seeds your way

Nina Kirstina Ravn
Denmark