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Earth Tantra Retreat Level 1 -Turkiye
ReGround. ReCenter. ReConnect.

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May 16-19th: Fethiye,Turkiye 

At Dharampur Center: From $389-$669 (USD)

 
What would it feel like to truly connect—to the earth, breath, balance & your true essence? 
Curious about tantra, but not sure where to begin?
Take the 1st step with Earth Tantra in slowing down with the sacred energy of all life.
 
Unplug with the foundational roots of Earth Tantra with Tara, Level 4 Tantra Guide, Grounding Expert & Survival Wilderness Guide, and a like minded group for our 16th offering of Earth Tantra Retreat Level 1. Steep your soul in a 3 night earth based Tantric transformational journey in ancient Turkiye, surrounded by sacred energies of the past and present. Needing some clarity on what exactly is Tantra?  Click here.
Highlights include
 Intimate group to support healing
Silent meditation in nature
Authentic relating w/wheel of consent
 Earth intimacy & elemental healing
Sacred Shakti/ Shiva Puja (Ceremony)
Embracing body tantric breath
Ecstatic Movement
Rebirthing sacred cacao ceremony 

For Who?  Any adult feeling the call to immerse in nature to practice in how to build an intimate relationship with earth energy, self and others within the arts of tantra. Earth Tantra Lvl 1 (ETR1) retreat is intended for individuals, however couples are welcome with PRIOR approval with Tara. This retreat is best for people who are new, or intermediate, to Tantra and/or earth based healing. This space is supportive for people who are energy sensitive or who might be shy. The retreat is taught in English. 

What You Can Expect?   The focus of this retreat is to Re-ground, Re-center, Re-connect through earth based tantric healing modalities and practices.

  • Day 1-Arrival and Grounding

    • Land and ground into the space with a guided tour of Dharmapur, and opening of sacred space.

    • Begin with an introduction of tantric breathwork to root yourself in the present moment.

  • Day 1 & 2-Silent Meditation

    • Enter a powerful 18-20 hour period of silence to master tantric breathwork and immerse yourself in the art of simply being in nature.

  • Day 2-Sacred Rebirth Ceremony

    • Conclude the silence with a heart-opening cacao ceremony to honor rebirth, shed limiting thoughts, and welcome clarity and growth.

  • Day 3-Authentic Connection

    • Deepen relationships in your ETR1 family with wheel of consent, connection games, practices and more. Explore divine masculine and feminine energies, discovering what these archetypes mean to you and how they resonate in your life.

  • Day 3-Shakti/Shiva Puja

    • Close the retreat in a sacred ceremony celebrating the highest expressions of your masculine and/or feminine self, honoring respect, presence, and connection.

  • Day 4-Intigration and Closing

    • ​Transitioning energy to integrate back into home life​​

    • Closing of space & Ceremony

Why Choose ETR1 in Türkiye?  In the hustle of life, it’s easy to forget how to slow down, be fully present, and prioritize our whole self instead of isolation in mind or body or spirit. These moments of pause are essential for reconnecting with our authentic whole self, and others in a genuine way. Earth-based Tantra gently guides you to cultivate presence, nurture, self-care and deepen your spiritual growth. This retreat offers the tools and space to realign with your inner self, grounded in the rhythms of nature and wisdom of the land and ancient peoples.

When?  Arrive 3pm to 4pm Thursday. No later or no earlier please.  We end 10am Sunday.  

The Space of Dharmapur:

The retreat takes place at the sacred space of Dharmapur in the mountains of Fethiye, Turkiye  embodying the wisdom of nature and imprinting energies of past ancient peoples.

Dharmapur is a common living space that we consider sacred, established with the intention of adapting an ancient way of life that respects nature, humanity and spiritual journey to our day. Although it has certain boundaries, it also values ​​freedom, nature and the uniqueness of the evolutionary journey. The principles and life etiquette that we observe are not derived by us, but are formed by the unification of the paths offered by deep-rooted teachings. 

Center Highlights Include:

  • Calming swimming pool

  • Mountain Air breeze

  • Incredible views of the sunsets

  • Whole nutritious local and usually organic vegetarian to vegan foods 

  • Located near sacred ruins and energies of the ancient ones

  • The communal areas include:

  • Indoor and outdoor eating areas

  • Yoga Shala where we will gather for group ceremony and sessions

  • The shala deck overlooking incredible sunsets

  • Small private spaces in nature for meditation and earthing practices

  • Firepit (open seasonally depending on conditions)

You'll Leave With.... 

  • A better sense of self and trusting your body & intuition

  • A more intimate relationship with mother earth and true connectedness to nature

  • Your personal experience and understanding of traditional tantra

  • Life long meditation & breath work practices

  • The experience and gifts of 18-20 hrs of silent meditation

  • Appreciation for what it really feels like to release stress and calm the body

  • ReConnect to what's important in life 

  • A solid foundation of earth based tantra in both spiritual and practical

  • Understanding more around what tantra means to you

  • Woven relatedness to your Earth Tantra Retreat Level 1 (ETR1) family

 

Includes all of the above and....​​

  • 2 delicious healthy meals a day with vegetarian and vegan options of simple and healthy eating. A dietary questionnaire is provided at check out.

  • Ceremonial supplies  & ceremonial grade cacao from Peru

  • Your choice of tent spot or indoor shared or upgraded private bedroom

  • Sheets & blanket for indoor beds

  • Whatsapp group

  • 1 pre-retreat zoom meeting

  • 1 30-minute zoom/whatsapp post retreat check in with Tara

What's Not Included? 

  • Travel to and from the retreat 

  • Coffee is available at an additional small price

  • Ceremonial clothing (see below)

  • Towel for showers

  • Tent, sleeping bag/ pad and outdoor gear if you are tenting

  • Personal snacks

  • Anything else to help you feel comfortable

What to bring? 

  • Altar items (you'll receive this back)

  • White ceremonial clothing (Saturday Night - some color or tan is okay)

  • Black ceremonial clothing  (Sunday Night - some color or dark hues okay)

  • Water bottle and your favorite tea/coffee mug for the cacao ceremony

  • Comfortable layered clothing for meditation, sitting outside, cool & hot weather 

  • Optional - yoga mat, meditation cushion or blanket, headlamp or flashlight

Life Long Spiritual Practice Investment: 

Are you a semi to pro photographer? Save $200USD and inquire with Tara first.

Payments are as follows
  •  Non-refundable deposit/sign up fee: $100USD tent spot or $200USD (indoor accommodations) or $300 USD (VIP). Non-refundable deposit sign up fee (fee can be applied toward any future Earth Tantra retreat or online offering if you can't make it last minute - no refunds).
  • Remaining balance is due the day of event in Turkish Lira cash preferred or USD according to the exchange rate.

 

Total Price List & Accommodation Options

  • $389USD - Bring your tent and sleep on the land (shared bath)

  • $435USD - All gender dorm room w/bunkbed (shared bath)​​​

  • $489USD - Share room w/same gender 2 single beds per room (shared bath)

  • $669USD - VIP Single Room with private bathroom. VIP includes 1 signed copy of the Earth Tantra Tantric Shadow Work Journal & access to Mastering Tantric Breath online learn at your own pace course (support package) - A $229 value.  

 

​*Optional add on a night before/after ​for an additional fee paid in cash day of event. Note at registration. 

** Couples need prior approval to register. We will discuss sleeping options and couples support before you sign up.

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What Students Are Saying about Earth Tantra Retreat Level 1

"Everything exceeded my expectations.  I liked the space was inclusive and non-judgemental.  This
allowed me to explore my own limits without judgement"  2023 student
 
"I am so grateful for the silent meditation.  At first I was worried, and had some anxiety about being quiet.  I'm not saying it was easy and had moments in my head, but came to realize what is truly important in
my life".  2023 Student
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"My biggest takeaways from ETR1 is understanding more that movement is for the body and stillness is for the mind, while combining with the arts of #stopconnectlistentrust.  It’s okay to to take a brief moment throughout the day to drop to your center, connect to your root and just be.  It's important to connect
with ultimate mother, Gaia, as she is always there for us.  Thank you from the bottom of my root to
heart".  2022 Student

"The most important practices to learn for me were the Shakti/ Shiva ceremony and consent/ trust building connection practices"  2021 Student

"Earth Tantra’s smaller group helps (us/me) feel more at ease and better connect in the space”.   
2019 Student

“I discovered grounding into my root rather than my heart center allows me to stay in my feminine. 
The root chakra is SO POWERFUL!”  2018 Student
 
“I discovered I desire to embody more of my masculine energy.  I saw it as a negative thing for a long time because of my past experiences, but now I am in a place of wanting to embrace it”  2018 Student
 
“A profound discovery unfolded during ETR1.  I learned how to leave my mind, drop into my sacred space and bring nature fully into consciousness and then how to draw energy from that”  2017 Student
Watch this video to feel into the Earth Tantra Retreat Experience
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About Your Guide
Tara L. Skubella is a Level 4 Certified Tantra Guide, Earthing Expert, Wilderness Survivalist (some of you may recognize her from Naked and Afraid), Death Doula, Level 1 Plant Essence Practitioner, Intigral Relationship Coach and 200 hr Tantra/ Kundalini Yoga instructor. She has worked with individuals and couples in retreats & workshops, as well as one-on-one private sessions since 2015. Her personal journey with Tantra empowered her to leave an unhealthy marriage by reconnecting her to self - allowing her to rediscover her own unique power, sexual energy and femininity.  Since birthing Earth Tantra in 2016, Tara’s work has reached 1,000s of students. Tara has been featured and quoted in New York Times, Parade, Insider, Bustle, High Times, The Knot and has presented Tantra, and healing with nature practices, at various conferences like Loving More, Outdoor Leadership Conference, Women's Wilderness, Women of Wisdom and others.
What Students Are Saying about Tara

"Tara's approach in supporting people feel comfortable and heard builds trust and safety. She is professional and establishes clear boundaries with clean communication. Tara is clearly experienced for guiding retreats of intentional deep heeling and spiritual expansion." - 2024 student​

"Tara’s style of guidance is intuitive and tailored to the vibe of each individual group.  She keeps things lively and adventurous, while provoking inner exploration and growth!"  - 2020 Student
 
"Tara emanates a beautiful sense of tranquility and patience, which holds a safe open space."  -2020 Student
 
“Tara’s guidance is very open hearted. She has a very beautiful way of creating space for people to find their own personal way.” -2019 Student
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COMMON QUESTIONS
When should I arrive?  When are we finished?
Arrive between 3 and 4pm only. Please not before or after. Allow extra driving time for traffic in the mountains. We will finish around 10:00am Monday morning.
Will I share a bedroom with all genders?
Only the dorm/bunkbed room is all genders. If you'd like to sleep with only your gender, sign up for a tent space, shared or VIP single room. We will partner students, unless you request to share your room with a specific person. Pre-approved couples can share a 2 person room.
How many people will attend?
Approximately 10-15 students. We try to keep our retreats intimate and small to create a trusting space for all people. Large groups can inhibit the ability to connect with deep healing and can be overwhelming for some. Neurodiverse, ADHDers, empaths, and shy people  appreciate the small group and family feel with Earth Tantra.
Is this retreat clothed? 
Yes, this retreat is clothed, however there might be opportunities to life up a shirt, or discard clothing in private locations for earthing practices.
Is this retreat really spoken in English?
The guidance from Tara will be all in English. However, you may have other conversation in the language you feel best to communicate. All native languages are welcome. Intermediate to fluid English speakers is best for this retreat.
Is there an advanced offering after ETR1?
Yes, ETR1 is the pre-requisite for ETR2 - REWILDING PRIMAL TRUTH. Link here:  https://www.earthtantra.com/etr2
If you're interested in joining us for both back 2 back, reach out to Tara now for a discount offering. Once you complete ETR2 you qualify to attend either/both The Death Retreat & Rite of Passage Hieros Gamos Retreat.
What if I'm a little uncomfortable? 
 Each practice and session is always presented with options to adapt to each person's comfort level. 
Comfort & trust is a priority and we grow upon each practice step by step for expansion. 
 
Can I commute or leave the retreat space to explore in town?
 The intention is to stay at the retreat center. The safe energy of group is broken when students come and go. There is plenty of space to distance yourself or to walk and move.  If you'd like to explore town, we recommend arriving a day early or later to visit the ancient ruins, or see them on your way or leaving the retreat.
Is this an alcohol friendly event?
No, it's not. We ask all alcohol and recreational drugs stay at home.  This is also the policy of peacefulness of Dharmapur. We move enough energy to release our happy brain chemicals naturally with Earth Tantra, as well as sit with mama cacao in sacred ceremony.
 
What about transportation and airport transfers?  

​Participants can travel from Dalaman airport and Fethiye center to Dharmapur with their contracted transfer company. For legal reasons, you must provide the Turkish ID Number of all people to be transported to the driver before the transfer. Reach out to Tara for more personal support around this, as their might be a group arriving at the same time. The whatsapp group will also be a nice way to communicate this as well.

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