RETREATS

SWIMMING WITH WILD DOLPHINS - PURE FASCINATION

SENSITIVE & BRILLIANT

Let the dolphins inspire you with their joy and playfulness

Experience the power and impact of extraordinary sensitivity

Dolphin Soul Magic Retreat

August 6 to 12, 2023 - Bimini, The Bahamas

I WILL JOIN!

DID YOU ALWAYS DREAM OF

SWIMMING WITH WILD DOLPHINS?


THEN YOU ARE LIKE ME.



Encounters with them are always fascinating. I can't wait to share this experience with you.


With their high sensitivity, the dolphins feel exactly what is going on inside you and what you need.


And then they are just there for you. Because they want it. Not because they were trained to do it. You swim with them in the open sea. At their home. They come to you of their own accord. Completely voluntarily.


It is wonderful to swim with them in the turquoise clear waters of the Bahamas. Just a dream!


They swim with you and communicate with you using their own "language". It is incredible to experience what happens to the people in this direct encounter every time.


Together with them you can intensively experience yourself with your extraordinary sensitivity and recognize the true treasures that lie within.


The dolphins will show you the way. You can finally express what has been dormant in you for so long.


And... you can just be. The way you are. And maybe for the first time in your life you will feel at home and at home. So did I and many others.

THE UNIQUE NATURE OF DOLPHINS


TOUCHING, EXCITING... SIMPLY MAGICAL!



There is hardly any being that radiates as much joy and playfulness as the dolphins. They are so devoted to us humans.


You probably know stories of how dolphins have supported and even healed or saved people. These "miracles" have always been reported in amazement. The feeling of deep connection with the dolphins is intense for many people. There is hardly anyone who has not changed when encountering dolphins.


The extraordinary abilities and behavior of dolphins have been researched and documented in numerous studies.


Dolphins send high-frequency sonar through the water, which you can hear as clicks and whistles. They "scan" you with it and nothing remains hidden for them.


But these miraculous beings do not only communicate through language and with their bodies. It has also been discovered that they can also send each other images and pictures.


After meeting dolphins, many people report a positive effect and noticeable changes on a physical, physiological and mental level. It is a feeling of true bliss that one feels.


Just look at the pictures of the people and their beaming faces afterwards. Then no more words are needed.... they speak for themselves and you can feel what moves people.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE RETREAT

TESTIMONIALS

"The wonderful support of Alexandra and the entire Wild Quest team enabled me to trustfully immerse myself in the healing energy of the dolphins, the flow, being carried, protected and guided. I felt always protected and in a safe space during the entire retreat, seen and accepted. Yes, up until a few years ago I would not have allowed myself to consciously dream of these experiences. [...]"

Gerdi, psychotherapist

"What a gift. My dream, filled with so many emotions, came true.

During the preparation you were always there and helped me to go through my fears, doubts and anticipation. Dear Alexandra, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your loving, attentive and appreciative guidance. [...]"

Angelika, naturopath

"Dear Alexandra, I am grateful that you were always present and approachable with your energy and as a person during the preparation, the journey and the follow-up. I always had the impression that you were there as a leader of this journey and as a person - both externally for organizational matters and internally for emotional processes. Your presence was always there and was in alignment with the mindful and protective energy of the Wildquest team. [...]"

Rainer, graduate mathematician

"Even a few weeks after the wonderful dolphin retreat, I have to say that it is one of the deepest experiences I have ever had on this level.

Alexandra accompanied the retreat with a lot of love from the very first moment.

That wasn't my last trip with Alexandra ;-) [...]"

Regina, sales expert and photographer

DETAILS OF THE RETREAT

SWIMMING WITH THE DOLPHINS FROM BIMINI


BEING IN THE WARM TURQUOISE WATER EVERY DAY



The Bahamas is one of the best places in the world to encounter wild dolphins in their natural element, and it's still allowed to swim close with them.


In the wonderfully clear and warm water around Bimini you can experience the magical connection between humans and dolphins undisturbed and far away from the tourist crowds. We are usually the only boat far and wide.


From Monday to Friday we go out to sea every morning with our own catamaran DolphinQuest and are on the water for several hours.


We will stop at special beaches or coral reefs along the way. We swim and snorkel there and you can discover the underwater world of the Bahamas in a relaxed manner. There is lunch on the boat and we usually return in the evening around 6 p.m.


Sometimes it takes some time before the dolphins are sighted and we have the opportunity to swim with the dolphins. When they invite us to meet them. Of course, we can never guarantee this, because the dolphins are not attracted. You come voluntarily.


The WildQuest team accompanies every dolphin encounter in a very careful manner and has known the dolphins living there for decades. Great importance is attached to treating the animals with respect and awareness.


Even as a snorkeling beginner you don't have to worry. Accompanied by a team member, you can safely experience the encounter with the dolphins in the water. Of course, you must be able to swim.

THE PREPARATION - GET READY!



This retreat is a real highlight and of course we want you to start this experience well prepared and then be able to enjoy it to the fullest.


In an individual coaching appointment, we will therefore clarify your personal intentions and needs for the retreat week and together we will also take a look at your current situation.


  • What is particularly moving and preoccupying you at the moment?
  • What do you wish for yourself?
  • What would you like to change?
  • Where do you need more clarity?
  • What relationship do you have to your (high) sensitivity so far?


With this individual and personal preparation, you can get in the right mood for everything before the retreat. You will become aware of what this special journey is all about.


In addition to your personal appointment, there will be two meetings for the group to get to know each other and exchange ideas and intentions before the retreat week.


This will give you a feeling for the group beforehand and you will get to know the other participants.


Your individual appointment and the group meetings will all take place online via Zoom.

YOUR DREAM COMES TRUE


EXPERIENCE, ENJOY & RECEIVE DURING THE RETREAT WEEK



The encounter with the dolphins is of course the focus of the retreat. That's why we're there. We will experience and enjoy all of this intensively.


Part of the experience is also becoming aware of and perceiving what the encounters and experiences trigger in you and mean to you. You can get immersed and feel on a completely new level. It touches deep inside and releases emotions in you.

 

In our group we will focus on the individual perception and the awareness of each individual's own sensitivity and we will share about it with each other. You can express yourself and your feelings with an open heart and without judgment. The space is there.


Become aware of your perception, your special "sensors" and abilities. And of course also about the challenges for you.


It's about becoming more aware of your own needs on all levels. In this way you can come to an authentic and powerful self-expression and take good care of yourself in all situations. Sensitive and empathetic people in particular often find it difficult to set boundaries and say no.


In exchange with other sensitive and perceptive people you will feel that you are not alone. It's always good for everyone to see that others feel the same way and that you don't feel "from another planet" as so often.


During the retreat week we will focus on these four levels:


  • the physical level with your perception and the signals of your body
  • the emotional level with your feelings and sensations
  • the mental level with your thoughts, beliefs and thought patterns
  • the metaphysical level with the deeper meaning and the aspects of your soul.


I will offer awareness practices, mindful body movement, sharing circles and meditations on the boat, on the nearby beach and in the seminar room of the retreat center.


You always have the opportunity to spend time alone if you feel that you need some rest from the activities.


It is important that you develop a good perception of your own needs. And then follow your perception and take good care of yourself.

BACK HOME



In your individual coaching appointment after the retreat week you can feel and reflect more deeply on what the encounter with the dolphins gifted you and what you are aware of now. For you personally, your perception and your sensitivity. You get more clarity about your next steps.


Together we look at your "treasures of the retreat week" on all levels. And how you can integrate the new knowledge into your everyday life.


In addition, two more group meetings will take place after the retreat week.


These meetings allow you to share your experiences and feelings when you are back in your everyday life.


It is very nice for the group to see each other again after the retreat and to be able to exchange ideas. What we experience together during the retreat week simply connects everyone.


Your individual appointment and the group meetings will all take place online via Zoom.


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THE WILDQUEST RETREAT CENTER

The wonderful WildQuest team will warmly welcome you to their cozy retreat center on Bimini. It is right on the water and the nearest beach is less than 5 minutes walk away.


WildQuest has its own sailing catamaran, the DolphinQuest, and has hosted mindful swimming retreats with resident dolphins since 1995.


You will be lovingly cared for the whole time and the team members will support you on land and especially in the water. They always ensure a safe and relaxed atmosphere.


The team comes from all over the world and gets together every year over the summer season to realize their big vision together. They are on and in the water almost every day and so connected to the dolphins like a big family. You will immediately feel at home in the special atmosphere there.

The food is lovingly prepared by the own chef using organic products. You can enjoy it on the large terrace in front of the house overlooking the water.


Special dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.) can be catered for individually. Please let the Retreat Center know your wishes well in advance of your arrival.


The rooms of the retreat center are lovingly and comfortably furnished. However, it is not a luxury hotel with daily room service. There are various offers for massages and bodywork from the team members, which you can book directly on site.


We have the entire retreat center to ourselves for the week and there will be no other guests there.

DOLPHIN RETREAT BIMINI, THE BAHAMAS

AUGUST 6 TO 12, 2023

Total price: 2.095 USD per person


including accommodation in a double room and meals according to the program description in the retreat center

Single room according to availability (plus surcharge)


Children and young adults are very welcome and can participate at a special price.


Arrival and departure are individual and are not included in the price.


The number of participants for our small group is limited. It is therefore best to book early.

  • Services included in the price

    • 1 night at the hotel in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday (alternatively at the WildQuest Retreat Center, Bimini if arriving via Nassau, Bahamas)
    • 5 nights (Monday to Saturday) at the WildQuest Retreat Center Bimini Island, Bahamas
    • Daily boat trips to see the dolphins (depending on the weather)
    • 5 x breakfast and lunch, 4 x dinner at the WildQuest Retreat Center 
    • drinking water and hot drinks at the WildQuest Retreat Center 
    • group program during the retreat week 
    • individual and group appointments before and after the retreat week according to the program (online)

  • Services not included in the price

    • International flights and domestic flights or travel expenses to and from Fort Lauderdale, Florida or Nassau, Bahamas
    • Travel expenses to and from Bimini Island, Bahamas (charter flight package from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini can be booked through WildQuest) 
    • Additional overnight stay/s in the event of earlier arrival or later departure 
    • Single room surcharge US$ 480 (limited availability of single rooms)
    • Grauity for the WildQuest crew
    • 1 dinner in Fort Lauderdale or Bimini on Sunday
    • 1 dinner in the restaurant during the week of the retreat 
    • Snorkeling equipment rental, photos and underwater photos with the dolphins from your week of retreat
    • Travel medical insurance and/or cancellation/interruption insurance 
    • Costs for Visa USA and Bahamas
    • Costs for medical care and/or vaccinations/tests

  • The retreat week in detail

    Sunday, August 6, 2023

    You will travel individually to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) or nearby Miami International Airport (MIA) in Florida and take a cab to the 4-star Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina hotel, Florida, USA. Overnight stay at the hotel. 


    If you travel via Nassau, Bahamas, you can stay overnight at the WildQuest Retreat Center in Bimini on Sunday. You will travel individually to Bimini and take cab and boat to WildQuest Retreat Center.  


    Monday, August 7, 2023

    If you book the WildQuest Retreat Center charter flight package, you will be transferred by shuttle from the hotel to the airport and take a short island flight (approx. 20 minutes) to South Bimini Airport, from where you will be transferred to the Retreat Center by cab & boat. 


    There you will be warmly welcomed by the WildQuest team, you can move into your room in peace and quiet and in the early afternoon we are already sailing with our own catamaran DolphinQuest to our first dolphin encounters. 


    In time for dinner we will return to the Retreat Center and you can enjoy the dinner lovingly prepared with organic products on the large terrace of the Retreat Center with a view of the water. 


    In the evening we will meet for a group sharing circle and afterwards you will spend your first night at the Retreat Center. 


    Tuesday, August 8 to Friday, August 11, 2023

    Every morning there will be a rich breakfast buffet and you can relax on the large terrace in the morning sun and drink your first coffee or tea. 


    During the day you will spend four more wonderful days with the group on the DolphinQuest (weather permitting) and will have the opportunity to swim with the dolphins. In between you can relax on the sun deck of the catamaran and just be and let this paradise of the ocean with the turquoise and crystal clear water around you take effect on you. 


    You can make your own packed lunch for the lunch break on the boat. After returning to the retreat center you will always have time for yourself before we have dinner together. 


    On Wednesday evening we will have dinner together with the WildQuest team in Alice Town. 


    Saturday, August 12, 2023

    You have spent your last night at the WildQuest Retreat Center and after breakfast you will start your journey home with all the experiences and impressions from this fantastic retreat week with the dolphins in the paradise of the Bahamas. 


    The charter flight package includes the return transfer to South Bimini Airport and the island flight to Fort Lauderdale International Airport. From there you will start your individual journey home.  

  • Information on individual arrival and departure

    Travel to and from the retreat center is individual and is not included in the services. 


    With a COVID vaccination, you can travel via the USA. With or without a COVID vaccination you can fly directly to Nassau International Airport in the Bahamas via London. 


    The applicable regulations for entry apply to both variants. Please inform yourself about the current regulations well in advance.

  • Travel Insurance

    Valid travel insurance including trip cancellation, trip interruption and travel medical insurance is required to participate in the Dolphin Retreat. 


    It provides you with protection in the rare event that you need to cancel or interrupt the retreat due to illness, family emergencies, or situations beyond your control. It also covers cancellation by the on-site organizer (WildQuest) if they have to cancel the retreat completely due to force majeure (e.g. severe weather warning). In this case, no costs for the retreat will be refunded and there will be no alternative date.


    Therefore, in your own interest, make sure that your insurance covers all insurance claims in case of cancellation and covers all costs, including flights.

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I hereby register for the Dolphin Retreat from August 6 to 12, 2023.

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