Mt. Kenya March 2026

   The retreat at Mount Kenya revealed a kind of deep magic that I could never have imagined beforehand. I had not expected the land and the people to be so welcoming, so capable of holding space, and so open to a passing outsider soul. From the very beginning I felt completely at home in a place I was visiting for the first time in my life.

   The hike in Mount Kenya National Park was an outstanding experience, even for a seasoned hiker like myself. I had never before walked across such unusual marshland terrain. Despite our soaked shoes, the connection with the vibrant, almost “fluffy” (or as a friend says: “delicious”) energy of the surrounding nature filled our hearts with warmth and pure joy. We returned exhausted but deeply happy and fulfilled, and quickly decided to dedicate the following day to a well-earned rest and chill. In reality the day was lazy only in physical terms, as we spent hours immersed in intense and fascinating conversations about local traditions, cultural perspectives, energy exchange practices and ways of thinking.

   These discussions were profoundly insightful. They helped me question some of my long-held belief systems while shedding light on topics that had previously felt full of darkness. My heartfelt gratitude goes to Denys and Olive — who also prepared wonderful food for us throughout our stay at out Airbnb “Wonky House” — for their openness and their trust in engaging with such sensitive subjects.

   The following day we participated in a sacred mushroom ceremony guided by Denys, who cultivates the mushrooms himself with great care, high consciousness and intention. The beginning of my journey was quite heavy and dark, but at one moment I simply said to myself, “Enough is enough,” and put on music from Yosoy Path. Instantly everything shifted. The heavy mood lifted and I was overwhelmed by a deep sense of gratitude for the gift of life — for every person I have encountered along the way, and for all the experiences, adventures, discoveries and growth that life has brought me. My heart was bursting with love.

   Then something extraordinary happened: I perceived the light of my husband’s soul and sensed his higher self. To my great surprise, his higher self and my own came together in a state of such profound harmony, love and joy that words simply cannot do it justice. Language fails entirely to describe it. My heart exploded with love. Physically I was a mess as I could barely contain the intensity of the experience — trying desperately to ground and stabilise the energy flowing through me. And off I went, travelling the world and pouring that love into the planet’s conflicted regions. After some time the intensity settled, yet the frequency of this divine union of the souls (not sure if that’s the right expression for it) remained accessible to me for days afterwards.

   I have never experienced anything like that in my life. Even now I am still integrating everything that came through. It was truly “heart-blowing” (rather than “mind-blowing” ;)). The memory will always remain with me, in my heart. That day the land, the people holding space for me, the plant medicine and the universe itself had all conspired lovingly to reveal something profoundly magical.

   The next highlight of the retreat was exploring the Maasai Mara National Reserve. We stayed in a beautiful lodge inside the park, right beside a waterhole inhabited by hippos. Falling asleep to the sounds of nature all around us felt like being cradled by a gentle lullaby — peaceful, grounding and completely free of fear. During our game drive the following day we encountered an incredible variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffalo, antelopes and many others, and felt a deep sense of connection with these magnificent animals.

   Although much of the journey unfolded against challenging circumstances — including major disruptions to air travel due to the conflict in the Gulf region, various logistical difficulties and the astrological situation not quite in favor — the situation never once felt hopeless. Somehow a solution always appeared and a way forward revealed itself. I felt guided and supported as if something greater was quietly looking after us. We were being taken care of. The land, the spirit and the universe were looking after us at every step.

   Throughout it all, I felt completely safe in Eva’s hands. Her ability to keep the retreat flowing smoothly despite numerous challenges was truly impressive.

   I returned from that week in Kenya with unforgettable memories and experiences that are simply beyond words. My heart is already calling me back to Africa — back to the land of the Kikuyu people. When and how that will happen remains to be discovered.