Stillness is an immersion in higher consciousness designed for savvy innovators in business, technology and the arts. Empower yourself with high vibe philosophies, playful belonging and practical tools to create abundance.
Your week-long mystical experience includes:
Meditation: Situated on the international dateline, the world's day dawns in Fiji. Meditate as the sun rises, and be present to all of nature heralding the glory of the light.
Yoga: Yoga integrates our mind, body and soul. Each day's yoga practice emphasizes a chakra, progressively tuning the intuitive vessel of the body.
Journaling: Journaling reveals divine inspiration. Learn channeled writing and eclectic approaches to journaling to tap the wisdom of your inner knowing.
Nourishment: Enjoy island fusion cuisine, freshly harvested native superfoods and catch from the sea. Your meals, snacks and non-alcoholic bevvies are included, and lovingly adapted to your dietary preferences by our chef.
Authentic connection: Discover new friendships around the family table. Enjoy frisbee, croquet, spike ball or bocce ball. Share stories until the night sky appears, and witness the most glorious carpet of stars in the Southern Sky.
Water play: Splash in the surf. Kayak over vibrant reefs. Hike to a remote waterfall and luxuriate in the cascade of the stream. Snorkel for a closer encounter with exquisite sea life. Dip into our salt water infinity pool.
Creative muse: Get lost in enticing spaces to spark your creative muse. Like our library of quantum physics to love poems. Or our hidden fairy tree house. Our land is eager to inspire your greatness.
Akashic Records: Access the record of your soul’s journey, revealing divine perspective and heart-centered wisdom, and insights gained across lifetimes. Expert guided one-on-one session. (Extra $)
Body bliss: Relax in our open air massage cabana, nestled among palms and caressed by sea breezes. Let us pamper you with energy healing or a nut oil massage scented with Fijian flowers. (Extra $)
About Your Facilitator, Monica Laurence
Monica is an entrepreneur, creative innovator and inspirational speaker. She has run companies and held various senior executive roles, from the founding teams of startups to acclaimed businesses like Lucasfilm, Intuit and Accenture. She has a bachelor’s in computer science, an MBA, and along the way she became a certified yoga teacher and an advanced open water diver. Over the last decade, Monicasplit her time between California and Fiji. Going back and forth, she discovered her soul’s home – a place to gain perspective, rekindle my creativity and renew her enthusiasm for life, love and dreams.
Inspired to share this special magic, Monica purchased a boutique resort nestled on 8 acres of stunning jungle cascading to Savusavu Bay. Beautifying Tavola, named for the indigenous grandmother trees and the family table around which guests gather, and making it home has been a grand adventure. Evidently there’s a lot of paint, hammering, and digging involved with bringing such a dream to life! Infused with the laughter, optimism and dance parties of her family, Tavola welcomes you.
When she's in house, it’s Monica's pleasure to host Stillness retreats, designed for immersion in nature and higher consciousness. She invites you to gift yourself a week of tranquility and presence, cradled in the ancient energies of land and sea in pristine Fiji. Clean cuisine, chakra-activating yoga, channeled journaling practices, and meditative insights mixed with spirited fun and frivolity are just the combination to ignite your creative fire and passion for life.
Retreat datesNov 8 – 21, 2024
Experience
The experience
Itinerary
Your week-long mystical experience includes:
Meditation: Situated on the international dateline, the world's day dawns in Fiji. Meditate as the sun rises, and be present to all of nature heralding the glory of the light.
Yoga: Yoga integrates our mind, body and soul. Each day's yoga practice emphasizes a chakra, progressively tuning the intuitive vessel of the body.
Journaling: Journaling reveals divine inspiration. Learn channeled writing and eclectic approaches to journaling to tap the wisdom of your inner knowing.
Nourishment: Enjoy island fusion cuisine, freshly harvested native superfoods and catch from the sea. Your meals, snacks and non-alcoholic bevvies are included, and lovingly adapted to your dietary preferences by our chef.
Authentic connection: Discover new friendships around the family table. Enjoy frisbee, croquet, spike ball or bocce ball. Share stories until the night sky appears, and witness the most glorious carpet of stars in the Southern Sky.
Water play: Splash in the surf. Kayak over vibrant reefs. Hike to a remote waterfall and luxuriate in the cascade of the stream. Snorkel for a closer encounter with exquisite sea life. Dip into our salt water infinity pool.
Creative muse: Get lost in enticing spaces to spark your creative muse. Like our library of quantum physics to love poems. Or our hidden fairy tree house. Our land is eager to inspire your greatness.
Activities
meditation
creative workshops
energy healing
outdoor games
guided meditations
journaling
free time
group meals
local excursions
Amenities
Swimming Pool
Yoga Shala
Meditation Area
deck
Patio or Balcony
Air Conditioning
Dining Area
Washer & Dryer
wifi
Views & surroundings
Ocean Views
Peaceful Quiet
Cultural Experiences
Spiritual Experience
Location
Where you’ll be
Map shows the approximate area. The exact address is shared after your booking is confirmed.
Practical
What to know before you go
What's included
Higher consciousness immersion
Yoga, journaling and meditation practices
Luxe suites on seaside 8-acre property
Meals and non-alcoholic beverages
Harvested from our land, adapted for your dietary preferences and lovingly prepared by our private chef. Enjoy flower elixirs, such as sparkling hibiscus tea.
Daily housekeeping and nightly turndown service
Towel service at salt water infinity pool
On-site kayaking and snorkeling
Private airport transfers from Savusavu Airport
Additional add-ons:
Craft cocktails, wines and beers
Airport transfers from Labasa Airport
Laundry
Massages for mind-body alignment
Eco-excursions
Please note...
Adults only
Option to arrive at Tavola via private helicopter charter from Nadi International Airport
Book by September 1st and receive a complimentary Akashic Records session, or 90-minute massage.
What's not included
Airfare, alcohol, Akashic records (add-on only), massage (add-on only).
Book by September 1st and receive a complimentary Akashic Records session, or 90-minute massage.
Food & meals
Vitality breakfast: Awake to fresh coffee and tea, like turmeric, ginger or lemon tea. Savor scrumptious artisanal breads with local honey, just-picked island fruits and clarifying juices.
Picnic lunches: Pick up your picnic backpack so you can explore our beautiful island. Enjoy a roasted potato-curry apple wrap, pickled cucumber salad and spiked papaya with crispy oatmeal cookies.
Nightly dinner party: Sip sundowners on the bocce field followed by a 3-course meal of watermelon gazpacho, grilled Walu over spinach mash and lemon squares with nutmeg cream. Delectable.
How to get there
Directions will be provided upon registration.
Policies
Additional details
Deposit of $500 is non-refundable, but may be transferred. Payment in full must be made 60 days prior to retreat.
Reviews
What people say
Shared by the host
"The first time I walked through the front door of Tavola, its magic took hold of me and tears flowed. The striking beauty of this island and the sheer magnificence of Tavola's treetop view of Savusavu Bay left me absolutely speechless.
"I brought with me a few well-loved instruments and recording equipment to set up in the wooden bungalow. In the weeks that followed, I felt held and humbled by Fiji's embrace, which gave me access to a boundless stream of inspiration. In one burst of potent creativity, I wrote and recorded a 5-track EP in 2 weeks.
"Those days had a luminous quality like I was bathing in a river of sounds that have been here since the beginning of time. I recorded many of the natural sounds around the property and put them in my songs. Listening back to it now, I hear the birds singing along with me and I remember how sacred those weeks were, enjoying the acoustics of that beautiful wooden bungalow, knowing that Tavola gave me the gift of pure self-expression." ~ Vivian, Independent Recording Artist
"The best retreat of my life! I had the greatest pleasure (and honor) to stay with Monica and her dear family for a full 10 days and emerged quite literally a new version of myself, more focused on the present moment and all its glory. The property is literally perfect - aesthetically pleasing from every vantage point, brilliantly architected and expertly layered with the details that make a house a home.
"What’s not to be missed: Enjoy a massage on the back deck of your bure before slipping into the infinity pool at sunset. Savor each morsel of the meals – Monica’s a brilliant chef who expertly marries local ingredients and spices to make meals that leave you feeling vibrant. Spend time in every hammock, and bring extra books. Meditate on your back porch. See the sunset or sunrise from the top of the property - it's stunning. Enjoy the ocean view from your shower. Get out and explore! Go on a jungle trek, see a waterfall, visit the secret castaway beach, and check out the town which couldn't be a more well-preserved enclave of local charm. And pay attention to the music that surrounds you -- even this detail is expertly crafted.
"Monica’s magic is mystical. She inspires everyone around her to do incredible things with their life, and guides the way to that reality." ~ Kit, YouTube Social Impact Leader
"From the moment you land it's like you have entered another quantum dimension, one that understands its innocence yet awakens the purest feeling of abundance that nourishes our souls.
"I had read something from Joe Dispenza where he said when we wake up in the morning, most of us think in the past, and we don’t allow ourselves stillness to tap into the quantum field of abundance that’s already in our future. We think about what we have to do that day, who we need to interact with, and what current tasks we need to complete. Those trains of thought are reactions to past events, and so we wake up living in the past. Instead, if we are open to feeling an elevated state of emotion that reflects an excitement and enthusiasm for our desired destination, then we are on our path, and we are more open to receiving in more natural ways.
"It was this framing, along with my friendship with Monica, that brought me to her villa Tavola and her experience Stillness. I wanted to be open to connecting to a new version of myself. Stillness brings out the best in you as you become one with the land. You are guided by the forces of nature. For instance, when you cook a meal you may have to wait a few days for a pineapple to ripen, you may not catch fish, or you may catch too many. You work with the seasons and connect with the land in ways that allow abundance and beauty to be revealed. This is such a joyful and natural way to live.
"Fiji offers a lifestyle that is profoundly nurturing for the soul, constantly reminding us to be grateful for the planet we live on and the abundance it provides. I had a profoundly illuminating experience at Tavola, and I found that new version of myself, along with a deep sense of gratitude for this very magical place on earth." ~ Bruce, Virtual Reality Entrepreneur
Your host
Meet your host
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Orion Retreats .
Verified
2
Years hosting
7
Listings
Based in Hérault, France
About Orion Retreats .
Retreat With Purpose
Orion Retreats is a curiously innovative collective of inspired creators, thought leaders, and wellness warriors.
Our carefully curated team of retreat facilitators create bespoke retreats that enliven the spirit and empower guests to live their lives on purpose. Whether you're looking for a spiritual adventure in nature or a deeper connection to your inner worlds, each retreat is uniquely designed to help you awaken to your divinity and bring forth your creative genius into the world, as only your soul can envision it.
