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DIANI BEACH, KENYA AFRICA

Dog running in the sand at Diani Beach Kenya.

You are welcome to my paradise on Earth during November, January and February.

During this time, Villa Amani becomes a living retreat. The people who come here share a longing for something simple yet profound: to slow down, breathe more deeply, and reconnect with themselves. Many guests spend their days walking barefoot along the endless white beach, swimming in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, resting in a hammock, reading, journaling, or simply enjoying the peace and beauty of nature.

Space for Healing, Rest and Reconnction

There are also opportunities to join morning yoga, gentle afternoon yoga, full moon meditations, relaxing massages, and a variety of treatments designed to support relaxation, balance, and nervous system restoration.

These experiences are optional and are not included in the accommodation price. What is important to know is that there is no need to decide any of this before you arrive.This is not a retreat where you are expected to plan every detail in advance. Quite the opposite.

When you arrive and begin to slow down, something beautiful happens. The mind becomes quieter, the body relaxes, and you start to hear your own inner wisdom more clearly. You may discover that what you thought you needed is not what you actually need at all.

That is why all activities and treatments can be chosen once you are here. Some guests book several sessions, others choose none. There is no right or wrong way. The invitation is simply to arrive, let go of expectations, and trust that your body, heart, and soul will guide you toward what supports you most.

You don’t need to make those decisions now.


Open hearts and real connections

Held between earth and sky, this months experience offers a soft, grounded space to reconnect with your body, spirit, and the wisdom of nature.
Additional activities and treatments are available at affordable local prices, typically ranging from approximately euro10–50 per session, depending on the type and duration.

This is a small taste of what you can do

  • Daily yoga to awaken your body

  • Beautiful Full Moon beach ceremony

  • Osteopath treataments ( between 21- 5 dec )

  • Meditations under the stars

  • Swimming in the Indian ocean

  • Heart-opening Cacao Ceremonys

  • Energyconstellation ( familyconstellations)

  • Other treatments supporting, regulateand balance the nervous system

  • Amazing Massage

  • Feeding giraffes

  • Learning to play the djembe drum

  • Watching Dolphins

  • 3 days Safari - extra cost 700 - 1000 Euro

  • integration time with nature, silence, and community

The Spirit of Kenya

In Kenya, the earth is red, ancient, and alive. The baobab trees rise like timeless guardians. The ocean breathes with your soul. This land carries an old, wise spirit — and as we walk barefoot upon it, we too remember what it means to belong.

Here, the sun warms you open, the wind clears what’s ready to go, and the sky becomes a mirror for your becoming.

Annette Forslund riding towards the horizon in the water at Diani Beach Kenya.
The Baobab tree of Kenya.

Who This Retreat Is For ?

You can choose to come for one, two, or three weeks between 1–nov - 5 dec or 22 Jan – 12 Feb to enjoy deep rest, recovery, and presence on the beautiful coast of the Indian Ocean in Kenya.

This is for you if you feel it’s time to slow down.

For you who long to experience what it feels like when the nervous system truly gets to relax. When stress is given space to leave and calm can enter. When you can wake up without demands, breathe more deeply, and begin to enjoy what truly matters.

We live in a time where overload and stress have become normal. Many people walk around with a nervous system that never gets to rest. But when we give ourselves time and the right conditions, something beautiful begins to happen. We start to see with new eyes, hear with new ears, and feel life in a completely new way.

During these weeks you will have the opportunity to:
- Rest and recover in a beautiful, healing environment, walking barefoot along the endless white sandy beach
- Enjoy the ocean, the magnificent baobab trees, the magical nature, and the African sun
- Eat fish from the ocean, mango from the trees, and other delicious, pure food without additives
- Give yourself time to simply be and remember who you are

Basic price

500 € per person per week in shared room
1000 € per week for a private room

Included in the basic price:
Generous breakfast with abundant fresh tropical fruit and other nourishing foods
Accommodation in a calm and very beautiful oceanfront environment, in either a private or shared room with a large double bed, private bathroom, shower, and outdoor terrace

Flights are not included. You fly to Mombasa or Nairobi.

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Annette Forslund at Diani Beach at sunset watching sailing boats.

Discover The Location

The retreat will take place at Villa Amani, minutes away fom Diani Beach, Kenya.

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