Calmas Essence Retreats

Inner Calm. Lasting Change.

Calmas Essence Retreats are created for women who feel caught between continuing as they are and a quiet longing for something different.

Many women arrive here feeling tired of striving, perfectionism and constant doing — sensing that something in them is asking for space, honesty and rest. These retreats offer a calm, grounded place to pause, reflect and return to what truly matters, without pressure to fix or improve.

“You imagine yourself in an environment of total peace and serenity. With views over the Sierra Nevada and sunsets that made us silent... ”

Erik & Yentle from The Netherland

What are Calmas Essence Retreats?

Calmas Essence Retreats are the signature retreats of Finca las Calmas.
They are intentionally small-scale, slow-paced and deeply grounded.

Each retreat offers a supportive environment to step out of the daily rush and reconnect with yourself — not to become someone else, but to listen more clearly to what is already there.

All retreats stand on their own.
There is no order, no hierarchy, and no expectation to have attended another retreat before.

Curious for the dates

“The perfect getaway to unwind and to recharge your batteries. ”

Anna from Ireland

Who are they for?

Calmas Essence Retreats are for women who feel the inner tension between carrying on and letting go.

You might recognise yourself if:

  • you notice that keeping things going takes more and more effort

  • you hold a lot together, but feel it comes at your own expense

  • continuing the way you used to no longer works

  • your body is giving signals you no longer want to ignore

  • you sense that something needs to change, even if you don’t yet know what

  • you’re looking for clarity and rest, not another method or step-by-step plan

Many women join during their 40s or early 50s, often around a physical or emotional transition.
You don’t need retreat experience. You don’t need to be “ready”.
You simply need to feel a quiet yes.

I want to know more first

“Annemarie and Gerard are very hospitable and you feel welcome. A big compliment to both of them, they have made something beautiful out of it. ”

Hans & Corrie from The Netherlands

No order.
No prerequisites.

Each Calmas Essence Retreat can be attended independently.
You choose the retreat that resonates with where you are now.

There is no fixed path, no sequence, and no expectation to follow a program.
You are welcome exactly where you are.

What Essence Retreats are there?

“The culinary experience at Finca Las Calmas was an absolute highlight. Finca Las Calmas is a haven of beauty, warmth, and culinary delights. ”

Daphne en Marcel from The Netherlands

The Calmas
Essence Retreats

When your system won’t slow down

A retreat for women who constantly feel “on.”
Focused on deep rest, nervous system regulation, and creating a sense of safety in the body.

Coming to Rest

When what used to work no longer does

For women sensing a shift in identity, direction, or meaning.
This retreat offers space to reflect, let go of old definitions, and listen for what wants to emerge.

The Second Half

When giving too much has become the norm

For women who feel depleted from caring, doing, and carrying too much.
This retreat supports reconnecting with your energy, understanding your limits, and restoring balance without guilt.

Boundaries & Energy

When you don’t need more—just space

A retreat rooted in stillness, simplicity, and integration.
For women who feel ready to slow down, deepen, and live more from inner alignment.

Slowing Down & Deepening

I have practial questions

“A hotel decorated with care and taste. A real paradise with beautiful rooms, a delicious breakfast and a quiet environment. ”

Marja en Dries from The Netherlands

What to
expect

Small, intimate groups

  • A slow and spacious rhythm

  • Time for guided sessions and personal reflection

  • Nourishing meals and quiet surroundings

  • Space to be without expectations

Each retreat includes moments of silence, free time and gentle guidance, allowing insights to arise naturally.

An outdoor pool area with white cabanas and a palm tree, with trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
A modern white building with a rectangular archway in the center, surrounded by trees and a gravel driveway leading up to it.
Outdoor courtyard with white walls, wooden doors, benches, chairs, and a Buddha statue, with a view of open land in the background.
A white building with a wooden roof over a small porch, a doorway with a brown door, and the landscape with trees and hills in the background.
A woman walking past two black wire chairs and a small metallic side table near a swimming pool with white walls and a wooden door.
Modern white building with wooden door, small pool, two chairs, mailbox, and potted plants in a minimalist courtyard with gravel ground and desert landscape.
View of a balcony with two wooden chairs and a small round table overlooking a landscape with vineyards and hills.
Interior view of a modern building with white walls, wooden stairs with decorative tiles, a small swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a gravel yard.
A treatment room with a cream-colored reclining therapy chair, a white cabinet, a vase with dried pampas grass, a small wooden window, wall decorations including woven baskets, a potted plant, and neutral tones.
Living room with wooden ceiling beams, white walls, a gray sofa with pink and beige pillows, a black leather and wooden chair, a flat-screen TV, a beige pouf, a patterned area rug, and decorative lamps and objects.
A cozy dining corner with a wooden bench, a frosted glass vase with dried flowers, and a large tapestry hanging on the white wall. Natural light streams in through a large window.
Interior of a dining room with a rustic wooden table, decorative vases, and hanging woven light fixtures. There are large windows and a sliding glass door with black frames, and the room features a high wooden ceiling and tiled floor. A patterned rug
Interior of a bright room featuring a spiral staircase, hanging woven light fixtures, wooden dining tables, and earthy-toned tiles on the floor.
White outdoor cabanas by a swimming pool with a modern white building and trees in the background
A large tree with a textured trunk and green leaves in front of an outdoor dining area with white gravel ground, a white wall, and wicker chairs around a wooden table.

Practiacal
Information

  • All Calmas Essence Retreats take place at Finca las Calmas in Andalusia, Spain.

  • Most retreats last 5 days / 4 nights, unless stated otherwise.

  • Minimum of 5 participants.
    Maximum of 8 participants, to ensure a calm atmosphere and balanced accommodation.

  • All registrations are initially placed on a waiting list.
    Once the minimum number of participants is reached, the retreat is confirmed and a 25% deposit is requested to secure your place.
    No payment is required before confirmation.

    • Essence — shared room

    • Signature — private room

    Full details are provided on the individual retreat pages.

I have more questions
Rustic wooden signs for yoga, walking and relaxation in the natural surroundings of our boutique hotel in Andalusia.

Not sure which
retreat is
right for you?

You don’t need to be certain before reaching out.
If you feel a quiet pull toward rest or a sense that something is shifting, I’m happy to explore this with you.

Sometimes all it takes is a question, a feeling, or the simple thought: this might be for me.
I’m here to help you sense whether a retreat is the right fit—without pressure, only clarity.

Warmest regards,
Annemarie Langenhof

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