Womb Awakening Retreat
April 6 to 11 ’25
“The return of Womb Consciousness
is the greatest revolution
happening on our planet at this time”
– Seren & Azra Bertrand –
This retreat is a very profound and truly transformative 6-day journey into your FeMinine essence and the powerful depths of your Womb: her creative potential, untold stories, hidden emotions, wise wounds and generous gifts…
This retreat is also a heroin’s journey into the outer mystical of the Languedoc region in France, where the whispers of ancient FeMinine wisdom still linger.
During five days, we blend deep inner womb healing with the magic of sacred power places in the land where Mary Magdalene is said to have walked.
But first, let’s first answer some basic questions: what is the Womb? What is Womb Awakening? How does it work? When can womb healing be beneficial for you?
What is the Womb?
The Womb is more than a physical space. It is the seat of feminine power, in many traditions revered as a sacred vessel, holding not only the potential to birth life but also the energy of deep intuition, creativity and connection to the Divine FeMinine. When we connect with our womb, we connect with the lineage of women who came before us, the creative force of life itself, and the cosmic rhythms that guide the universe.
What is Womb Awakening?
Over time, through societal conditioning, generational trauma, and personal pain, the Womb becomes burdened with energies that block its expression.
Womb Healing offers a pathway to release these layers, allowing WoMen to step into their authentic essence.
Womb Awakening is a return to your feminine wisdom, your creative power, and your soul’s intuitive rhythm.
How does it work?
Through rituals, meditations and embodied practices, you will
- reconnect with your womb as a center of creation and intuition
- heal emotional wounds and release old patterns stored in your womb space
- awaken your creative energy, sensuality and inner power
- align your inner rhythms with the Cosmos and the Earth
Why Womb Awakening?
Womb Awakening may be beneficial for you when you are/have…
Feeling ungrounded, in the mind, disconnected from the body
Difficulty connecting to emotions or feeling numbed
Feelings of grief, shame, or guilt that linger without cause
Repeating negative patterns in relationships
A sense of stagnation in creative projects and the ability to manifest
Menstrual & gyn symptoms, fertility struggles, sexual discomfort
Struggling to embrace your femininity
Unhealed ancestral or personal trauma
Feeling a pull toward feminine spirituality, rituals and self-healing practices
Why Occitanie?
The Cathar region, with its rolling hills, hidden caves, and mystical fortresses is steeped in legend. Known as the “Land of the Good People,”, this area has long been a sanctuary for seekers of spiritual truth. It is said that Mary Magdalene, an embodiment of the Sacred Feminine, walked these lands, spreading her wisdom and light. But the power, mystery and magic of this land goes back much further in time to a forgotten ‘pre-historic’ age where the feminine was revered. It is a place where you feel a motherly energy of coming home.
During this retreat, we will visit
- nature trails that lead to breathtaking vistas and serene places for meditation
- sacred caves connecting us to the Womb of the Earth
- megalithic stones reminding us of a very ancient past
- springs with healing water
Let the land itself guide your healing and transformation
What awaits you in this retreat?
Womb Awakening Practices
During the morning sessions, we will…
- align mind, heart and womb: learn to get out of your mind and descend into the womb
- listen to the womb: what is her story, what are her needs?
- after determining the needs of the womb, we do the necessary healing and clearing through energy medicine, guided meditation, shamanic journeying
- yoni steam together for deep relaxation, bliss and healing
- practice womb breathing to de-armour and awaken your life force energy
- do shamanic journeying from the Womb to retrieve a power animal or power element for guidance and vitality
- do shamanic journeying to the Cosmic Womb to meet your Inner Wise Woman for inner guidance
- as a Moon Mother®, I will give you a Womb Blessing® to reconnect to the Divine FeMinine and activate your feminine power
- if desired, you can book an individual hands-on energetic womb healing session with Mieke, at a special retreat price
Explore the Divine Feminine
- reconnect to the Divine Feminine through storytelling, sacred rituals, and ceremony
- meditate and journey in landscapes that hold remnants of a very old feminine cosmology
Express your creativity
- Make Womb-inspired art to reconnect to your Womb & channel your inner wisdom
- dance & chant to liberate your body & voice
Immerse in Nature’s Healing Power
- Practice sacred body prayers and meditations surrounded by the beauty of nature
- Reconnect to the Womb of the Earth and Cosmos
Program Sample: subject to change!
Generally, we have a deep inner healing work and teaching session in the morning, which we combine with a visit to a sacred site or a powerful place in nature in the afternoon. It is important to know though, that we are in the FeMinine dimension and that we often adapt the program ad hoc in function of energy, emotional needs and intuition.
Day 1
- Pick up @Carcassonne airport or railway station
- First landing in Limoux @Villa Ste Marie
- 14h: Light lunch and connecting time
- Start 16h: practical info & opening ceremony
- 19h: Drive to our venue
- 20h: Dinner
Day 2-3-4
- Breakfast at 8am
- 9-13h: Morning practice
- 13h-15h: Rest (in function of necessity and afternoon program)
- 15h-19h: Visit sacred site OR continuation of inner healing work in the venue
- 19h: Dinner
- 20h: Integration
Day 5
- Breakfast
- Closing circle
- 13h: Drop off @airport or railway station
- (depending on travel details of participants)
Why join?
This retreat is for you if you feel called to:
- live a full and embodied live
- heal and release emotional and ancestral wounds
- discover your authentic self and deepen your self-love
- reconnect with the wisdom and wise connections of your Womb
- awaken your creative and sensual energy
- step into your feminine power with grace, joy and purpose
For whom?
This retreat is for WoMen who want to connect to the creative, nurturing and intuitive energies FeMinine inherent in the Womb. Even for those who no longer have a physical womb, the energetic womb space can be accessed and honored.
This retreat might not be for you if you
- are not comfortable sharing in a vulnerable, honest way
- do not like guided meditations, shamanic journeys and inner process work
- do not want to step out of your comfort zone and meet your resistance as a portal to healing
- project your challenges onto others
- expect a ‘masculine’ type of leadership that emphasizes external authority and structure
- are looking for a tantra approach
- if your physical condition does not allow moderate walks
By whom?
Hello, my name is Mieke Anthuenis (1972). I am a womb awakening teacher, shamanic womb healer, menstrual mentor and yoni steam facilitator. My life is dedicated to birthing the new earth and bringing back ancient feminine wisdom, healing arts and spirituality. Since 2005, I have been walking a shamanic path with strong influence from my time in Peru and Colombia and the teachers I met there. I am trained in core shamanism (in the lineage of Michael Harner) and womb shamanism (Fountain of Life, Sanctuary of Sofia and Sacred Woman Awakening). Since 2018, I work as a Moon Mother (level 3) and Vaginal Steam facilitator (Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute). With a background in Tuina, I seek to bring in the rich and old eastern view on WoMen’s well-being. In my retreats and 1-on-1 sessions, I blend these modalities together, based on the needs of the client, to facilitate a deep and safe space for healing and transformation. I work with persons in all seasons of their life, with or without a womb, with or without a period. I am co-author of the best-selling book Return To the Motherworld and run retreats and pilgrimages in the legendary Cathar region in the South of France.
I am truly honored to connect with you.
xxx
Olivier Vaneeckhout – Miekes partner -is our dedicated guide when we go out into the region.
Olivier ensures a seamless retreat experience by coordinating all logistical aspects and personally transporting us to the region’s most significant and sacred sites.
With a sincere dedication to the Sacred FeMinine, a deep connection to the land and a profound understanding of spiritual traditions, he creates a nurturing space for transformation and connection.
Olivier’s approach combines intuitive wisdom, spiritual insight, and personalized care to support participants on their journey of self-discovery and inner growth.
He is the owner of Villa Sainte Marie, where we will spend our first hours of the first day, a wonderful and peaceful place where you can rent a chalet or apartment if you would like to come a few days earlier or stay a bit after the retreat.
See also: https://oliviervaneeckhout.com/
“Our venue
Let the images speak for themselves…
Photos ©Tom Indekeu
How to get there?
By Air
Carcassonne is the nearest big city, from where we can pick you up and drop you off at a small fee.
Airlines such as Ryanair operate flights from Belgium, the UK, Ireland, and other European cities.
By Train
Carcassonne has a train station (Gare de Carcassonne) with connections to major French cities.
From Toulouse: about 45 minutes by regional train (TER)
From Montpellier: Around 1.5 hours to 2 hours by train.
From Paris: Take a high-speed TGV train to Toulouse (about 4.5 hours) and then a regional train to Carcassonne.
By Car
If you come by car, you can come directly to Limoux where we will gather the 6th of April, before we go to the venue together.
From Toulouse: About 1,5 hour via the A61 motorway.
From Montpellier: About 2 hour 15 minutes via the A9 and A61 motorways.
From Barcelona, Spain: About 3,5 hours via the AP-7 and A61 motorways.
By Bus
Long-distance bus companies like FlixBus operate services to Carcassonne from cities such as Toulouse and Barcelona.
Investment in yourself
This retreat is a transformational immersion into deep feminine wisdom and healing, set in one of the most mystical lands of the Divine Feminine.
Investment options:
Early bird price: 1500€
(valid until February 22)
Full price: 1700€
* bring a friend and get 100€ discount.
What’s included:
- Six days/5 nights in a beautiful retreat location in the Cathar region (double room)
- Daily womb healing & activation sessions (powerful inner journeys)
- Sacred Feminine rituals and ceremonies to reconnect with your divine essence
- Guided visits to powerful sites (sacred caves, healing springs, megalithic stones)
- Womb-inspired creative sessions (art, movement, and voice activation)
- Embodiment practices (yoni steaming, breathwork, body prayers, sacred dance)
- All meals included – nourishing, high-vibrational vegetarian cuisine
- Group transportation for all sacred site visits
- A supportive and intimate sisterhood circle
What’s NOT included
- Travel costs to and from the retreat location (nearest airport: Carcassonne)
- Personal expenses & extra activities outside the program
- Optional 1:1 womb healing sessions (available at an additional cost)
Limited spots available – claim your place in this sacred circle!
Do you want to connect with me first to see and feel whether this retreat is something for you? Do you have additional questions? Do not hesitate to book an introductory call!