Time to bloom: The shamanic way of the Rose

Name: Ritiro: Time to bloom: The shamanic way of the Rose
Start: 2026-05-31T00:00:00Z
End: 2026-06-07T00:00:00Z
Location: Bulgaria

“Time to bloom” is a one full week retreat for women to explore the mystical frequency of the Rose and of the Sacred Feminine. Through rose-picking ceremonies, private distillation ritual, ancient sacred caves, shamanic celebration and Bulgarian traditional Rose festival, we thrive to awaken the inner bloom that never fades.

At the height of the rose harvest, when the air of the Valley of Roses is oozing of fragrance, we gather to honor our inner essence and the eternal feminine. Through rose-picking ceremonies, private distillation ritual, ancient sacred caves, Cacao celebration and Bulgarian folk traditions, we thrive to awaken the inner bloom that never fades.

“Time to bloom” is a full week retreat for women to explore the mystical frequency of the Rose and the Sacred Feminine. The journey is an immersion into the transformational force of the feminine to strengthen the connection to ourselves, releasing stress, purifying our bodies and learning to trust our intuition, creativity, gentleness and self-love.

Our incredible programme is designed to dive deeply and tap into the sacred forces of the feminine guided by the high frequency of the Roses, the embracement of the Purification Lodge, the wisdom of the Lord of the Desert and the gentleness of the Cacao medicine. These ceremonies will take place in Bulgaria’s stunning nature and historical sites. One of our rituals will be a pilgrimage to the powerful Womb Cave, a sacred healing sanctuary honoured by the ancient native population of the Thracians.

Towards the end of our programme, we will be continuing nurturing ourself with natural thermals, saunas and rose-infused body treatment in one of the best SPA centres of Hissar – the Roman capital of healing – which is a small town with more than 22 hot mineral springs. In our closing day, we will attend the world- famous Rose Festival and visit the Rose Museum. Here you can find the best rose products at very decent prices.

By the end of the retreat, you will be more tuned with yourself, refreshed, and vibrating with the frequency of this magical and sacred flower.

Program

Day 1: Sunday 31st of May 2026 – Arrival in and Opening circle

Arrival in Kalofer, a picturesque town surrounded by rose fields and the Balkan Mountains
Evening: Welcome & Sharing Circle – meeting the group, setting intentions, and grounding

Day 2: Monday June 1st – Connecting with the frequency of the Rose

Early morning: Rose-picking ritual in the fields
Afternoon: Private rose distillation ceremony – experience the transformation of petals into fragrance, a metaphor for our own refinement

**Day 3: Tuesday June 2nd – Rose Purification Lodge Ritual **

Morning: Purification lodge Ritual, sacred fire, rose-herbal bath
Evening: Group sharing and meditation

Day 4: Wednesday June 3rd – Pilgrimage to The Womb Cave Sanctuary

Early departure for a day trip to the Womb Cave – an ancient Thracian sanctuary dedicated to the Goddess
Guided hike with the Lord of the Desert through the forest, meditation inside the cave

**Day 5: Thursday June 4th – Integration Day **

Morning: Group sharing circle & integrating of the experiences
Afternoon: Returning to Kalofer (passing by the historical town of Plovdiv)

**Day 6: Friday June 5th – Celebration Day: SPA & Cacao Ceremony **

Late morning: Treating ourself in the SPA in Hissar - thermal baths, saunas, and rose-infused body oil
Evening: Cacao ceremony – heart-opening ritual with music & celebration

Day 7: 6th of June – Rose Festival in Kazanlak

Early breakfast and transfer to **Kazanlak to attend the famous ** Rose Festival
Meet local artisans, and enjoy ethnic music and local dance in the streets
Visit the Rose Museum in Skobelevo and shop for rose products
Evening: Farewell dinner

Day 8: Sunday June 7th – Departure

Exchange gifts & goodbyes
Departure after breakfast (optional transfer to Sofia airport)

Please bear in mind that the programme can be subject to slight changes according to the inspiration.

For whom

This retreat is for women of all ages who are ready to embark on the path of self-discovery and empowerment with ease and gentleness. By the end of the retreat, you’ll leave with a newfound sense of clarity and inner peace by realigning yourself into your own inner truth.

Location

Nature has gifted Bulgaria with beauty and gentleness - roses and natural thermals. Our retreat is inspired by the healing forces of this land and is rooted in ancient traditions of well-being.

Bulgaria is among the most abundant European countries in thermal water, it comes second in place just after Iceland. The Rodopi mountains are well known for their rich bio-diversity and Thracian sanctuaries. And it is in these mountains that we will explore the secrets of the Womb Cave.