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 Shirley Carroll

Life changing!

This was a great retreat and just what I needed. Time away in a lovely place to work on myself.

Pingel and Peter are a lovely couple, I enjoyed their company and the food was amazing ( I miss it ).

All the work I have done with Pingel has helped me so much. I dealt with a lot of issues that were holding me back and keeping me stuck. The work we made on limiting beliefs has made them disappear.

I really hoped things would change for me after the retreat but I never imagined I would feel this good, I feel so much lighter and free from negative thoughts. I am a more positive person with a completely different outlook on life.

So thank you, Pingel.

I would definitely recommend this retreat.

Shirley Carroll

United Kingdom