The art of loving(you)
El arte de amar(te)
Retreat will be given in English & Español.
Set in the middle of the forest at the Muntanya Màgica Retreat Center, The Art of Loving (You) is a retreat experience created to bring couples into a space of rediscovery, reimagination, and reconnection.
Guided by facilitators & life partners Marc Cinanni & Esther Pallejà, couples will be led through a series of workshops and activities that will provide the support, time, and healing needed to more deeply connect within themselves and each other.
We play many roles: we’re mothers, fathers, students, community members, sisters, colleagues, and friends. And roles take energy, they hold different obligations, and place big demands on our systems. We often wait until all these needs and obligations have been fulfilled, before making time for the couple. Sadly, when it’s time for our partner, we often have nothing left, or we don’t know what to do—even where to start.
But transformation is possible. We can change the way we see, relate, and nurture the bond with our partner. All our worldly roles will come and go, but the sacred union with our partner should be unshakeable. Once we realize this, once we live this truth, we can open up to the practices, rituals, and live the genuine connection that keeps our union nourished, fresh, and strong.
This retreat will be the opportunity to regain that sacred space with the person we love.
Couples of all identities and stages are welcome to attend. All that is needed is the willingness to be curious, be open, and be courageous enough to dive deep within.
Programme
friday 25 July
18:00 Arrival
19:00 Introductions
19:30 Workshop: “reconnecting with your self”
21:30 Dinner
22:30 Repose
saturday 26 July
7:00 balancing energies
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Group Circle
9:30 workshop: “rediscovering your loving source—the sacred masculine & feminine”
11:30 workshop: “seeing the other again”
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Personal Time
15:00 Workshop: “sharing your love—the art of massage”
17:30 Personal Time
20:30 Dinner
21:30 workshop: “fireside voice & music”
23:00 Repose
SUNDAY 27 July
7:00 balancing voices
8:00 BREAKFAST
9:00 GROUP CIRCLE
10:00 workshop: “the craft of CONSCIOUS communication”
12:30 departure
accommodations
1. forest caravan
Nestled within the pines of Muntanya Màgica, a restored vintage caravan awaits you for a cozy retreat in the woods. Includes a double bed, modular dining table, high-speed internet, kitchenette, vanity with running water, & wooden terrace for quiet breakfasts in the sun.
Cost: €550 to €750 per couple.*
*We offer sliding scale pricing to make this retreat accessible to couples in different financial situations.
2. guest cottage
Inspired by our time living on a remote island in Pacific Canada, the guest cottage features a futon double bed, forest-view terrace, high-speed internet, private washroom & shower, kitchenette, private entrance, & wood stove for a homey experience in the middle of a natural setting.
Cost: €750 to €950 per couple*
*We offer sliding scale pricing to make this retreat accessible to couples in different financial situations.
3. private suite
Our suite features a dedicated entrance, private washroom and shower, double bed, work area, and all the peace & quiet needed for a deep restful stay.
Cost: €550 to €750 per couple*
*We offer sliding scale pricing to make this retreat accessible to couples in different financial situations.
4. camping
There are several areas available for participants who wish to bring a tent. These can be poolside camping, an area by the firepit, or full immersion within the forest. Includes shared shower, kitchen, and high-speed internet.
Cost: €350 to €450 per couple*
*We offer sliding scale pricing to make this retreat accessible to couples in different financial situations.
What’s included
Attendance includes accommodation, meals, and participation in all retreat activities, including access to facilities such as swimming pool and large forest area. The region surrounding the retreat center includes dozens of wineries & cava makers, 35 minute access to the beach, hiking/biking trails, and more.
We will be accepting a limited number of participants to preserve the integrity of an intimate retreat experience.
For any questions, please write to marc@healingwild.life
facilitators
Esther pallejà
Esther Pallejà Lozano is a former actress, somatic bodyworker, and co-founder of Muntanya Màgica Retreat center.
She now dedicates her time to women's self-care & healing. As the founder of Healing Wild, she creates natural herbal products & holistic services to accompany people in their healing journeys. She also facilitates monthly circles and is the vocalist for Mantranima, the band she founded alongside her partner Marc.
Esther holds a BA at Institut del Teatre de Barcelona, is a Certified Fitzmaurice Voicework teacher & Pantarei practicioner, and was head of the Voice Department at EOLIA drama institute in Barcelona.
Marc cinanni
Marc Cinanni is a guide for those seeking deeper connection within themselves, with one another, and with the natural world. With a background that spans international leadership roles, formative ashram stays, and immersion in forest solitude, Marc brings rare insight to the human experience of partnership.
His approach blends storytelling, music, and soulful inquiry, allowing couples to rediscover a space where love becomes an act of devotion & care.
In 2018, he left the noise of modern life behind, first selling everything and moving with his partner Esther and family to a remote Pacific island, later building a retreat center in Penedès where simplicity, presence, and purpose now shape their days.
Marc draws on his experience in communication, meditation, conscious masculinity, and rewilding to help people slow down, soften defenses, and rediscover a deep respect for the mystery of relationship.