14 – 19 March 2026

Truth, Beauty and Wonder – An Initiation into Radical Presence

About the retreat

At the heart of every authentic seeker lies a quiet fire longing to live in truth, to awaken to beauty, and to stand in wonder before the great mystery of existence. For five potent days, we will immerse in a living field of wisdom teachings, active and stillness meditations, creativity, nature, self-inquiry, community and embodied movement practices — consciously crafted to strip away the false, awaken the real, and leave you standing in the luminous clarity of your own presence.

Truth — The Sword That Cuts Illusion
The fierce clarity of what IS — beyond belief and your stories. Through meditation, penetrating self-inquiry, and sharpening your witnessing skills, we’ll step beyond roles and defenses. When the inner chatter falls away, the mind quiets and a deeper intelligence begins to move. Intelligence not rooted in knowledge, facts or what you have learned but a more awake, more wild, more spontaneous, more insightful wisdom intelligence rooted in beingness.

Beauty — The Flower That Opens When You Are Present

Not as decoration or possession, but as a living pulse. Through conscious movement, creative expression, celebration, and heartful connection, beauty becomes your very perception. No longer bound by judgment or comparison, an ever-present fragrance — something you embody, a radiance woven through every gesture, glance, and breath.

Wonder — The Childlike Gaze That Sees All Anew

That innocent, ever-renewing awe at simply being alive — the amazement that the sky is blue, the universe is breathing you, and that anything exists at all. This is the Mystery of life. When truth is embraced and beauty lived, wonder floods the heart without effort. Together, we’ll enter the joy of existence itself.

Food for thought:

  • What would happen if you stopped trying to fix yourself
    and simply met yourself?
  • If beauty isn’t something you strive to possess, what would it mean to live as beauty itself?
  • When was the last time you let wonder stop you in your tracks?

This retreat is less about learning something new and more about remembering what’s already here when you have dared to be fully yourself — no masks, no compromise, standing tall in your truth, beauty, and wonder.

At a glance

What to Expect

  • Active and Stillness meditations to shake loose the dust and drop you into presence
  • Guided self-inquiry & witnessing practices
  • Transformative somatic explorations – conscious movement sessions (yoga, Open Floor & 5Rhythms)
  • Profound encounters with nature
  • Rest, silence, and connection and community
  • Evenings of wisdom teachings, laughter, celebration and play.

An art laboratory where each participant creates their own dreamcatcher — weaving intention, color, and story into a living talisman to take home (lab costs included in pricing)

Truth cuts. Beauty heals. Wonder awakens.
Step into a living laboratory of transformation,
where nothing is off-limits and everything is sacred.
Come as you are.
The world is waiting for the true you.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

For the Brave, the Curious, and the Devoted

  • Seekers ready to drop the masks and meet life directly
  • Anyone longing for both depth and play in their spiritual practice
  • Those wanting to dance between intensity, stillness, and delight
  • Visionaries, creators, and everyday humans sensing a freer way to live
  • People in life transition or craving clarity about what’s next

INCLUDED

  • Course fee
  • 5 nights accommodation in Single, Twin, Double and Shared Rooms
  • Full board – 3 vegetarian meals a day and snacks
  • Fruit and teas
  • Free use of Body Care Center facilities: sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, indoor heated swimming pool

NOT INCLUDED

  • Flight to/from Milano (ideally Malpensa International airport MXP)
  • Transfers to/from Mandali Retreat Center
  • Massage and therapies at the Body Care Center

Teachers

Nishta Matarese

Get to Know

Evangelos Diavolitsis

Get to know

AGENDA

Arrival Day

Schedule subject to change – final program shared on the first day. Please clear your working calendar ahead of arrival in order to be fully available for the program.


14.00 – 17:30 Arrivals – Free Time – Enjoy your own rhythm
17:30 – 19:00 Welcome and Orientation Meeting
19:00 – 20:00 Dinner
20:30 – 22.00 Evening Session

Daily Schedule

07:30 – 08:30 Session 1
08:30 – 09:30 Breakfast (in Silence)
10:30 – 12:30 Session 2
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
15:00 – 17:00 Session 3
17:00 – 17:30 Tea Break
17.30 – 19.00 Integration Free Time
19:00 – 20:00 Dinner
20:30 – 21.30 Session 4 Zen Reflection (individual / group)

Departure Day

07:30 – 08:30 Session 1
08:30 – 09:30 Breakfast
By 10:00 Check Out
10:30 – 12:30 Closing Session
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
14:00 – Departure

centre Features

PEACEFUL
PRACTICE ROOMS

Experienced & Established Teachers

3 Delicious Vegetarian Meals a Day

Tea & Fruits throughout the day

Welcoming & cosy Rooms

Yoga & Meditation
PROPS

Scenic
Hiking Trails

contemplative outdoor nooks

Body Care Centre

Massages 
(at an extra cost)

magical permaculture gardens

Have questions?

Head to our FAQ page to get your questions answered

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Mandali was an incredible experience in a beautiful placE

I wish I’d spent more than 3 days there and truly hope to go back in the future. The rooms were very comfortable, the teachers were lovely, the food was delicious - I have absolutely no complaints and can’t say enough good things. Mandali was well worth the trip!

Kate Lessard

 also happened to have discovered Self Love

“I came to Mandali to learn to be in the present moment. In the end, not only did I find what I was looking for, but I also happened to have discovered Self Love, and found my Inner Trust.”

Vera

give oneself the sweetest gift of self-care

“I recommend this experience to anyone looking to slow down, reconnect in beautiful surroundings filled with attention to detail, and to give oneself the sweetest gift of self-care.”

Luisa

Being at Mandali allowed me to calm down

“Being at Mandali allowed me to calm down and quiet my thinking mind. The calmness allowed me to realise how grateful I am about everything in my life.”

IRIS

Mandali felt like coming home

“Mandali felt like coming home and it made me open up so much and learn more about myself and others around me. Thank you so much for opening this part of me.”

GAIKY

I learned that silence is very treasurable

“I came to Mandali to reconnect and maybe even find myself again. During my stay, I learned that silence is very treasurable, and with it, I could finally hear what my inner voice was saying.”

WV

You can let go of layers, and find such a peaceful side of yourself

“Your generosity, your kindness and your warm smiles are the cherries on the cake. Being here means living life to the fullest in every single moment. You can let go of layers, and find such a peaceful side of yourself. Go silent, sit still, let it move you and take that ride.”

Sarah