A Journey...
Alchemy Retreat
Silver & Fire in French Fields
August 4th- 8th 2026
You missed out!
What if transformation wasn’t about effort, struggle, or self-improvement, but about rediscovering the magic already inside you? Imagine stepping into a space where creativity flows effortlessly, personal breakthroughs happen naturally, and self-expression becomes tangible beauty.
Step away from screens and into a real-life circle of women, where fire sparks creativity, silver reflects your truth, and authenticity is the only dress code. In this safe, soulful space, you’ll become the alchemist of your own story, shaping metal, weaving meaning, connecting heart-to-heart, wondering deep into your soul, and transforming what you carry into something luminous. No masks, no pretence, just you, IRL, discovering the magic that’s been waiting within.
Unlocking Transformation Through Creativity & Fire
Gisela Backe
Isaya Gabriel
Early Bird price available until Dec. 31st 2025!!
More than €300 off!!
The "Silver & Fire" Experience...
Where Art and Inner Wisdom Meet
If you’re craving a retreat that goes beyond relaxation—one that ignites your creativity, helps you gain clarity, and leaves you with something tangible to treasure—then the Alchemy Retreat: Silver&Fire in French Fields is your invitation to transformation.
This immersive retreat is unlike anything you've experienced before. Forget forced breakthroughs or heavy self-improvement talks: this is about playful, hands-on creation infused with deep inner work.
You’ll work with pure, high-quality silver, starting with raw, unshaped material with endless potential.
Through the transformative power of fire, you’ll melt, fuse, and shape the silver, just as you reshape parts of yourself in the process.
Guided by expert hands, you’ll create a unique, one-of-a-kind silver piece that embodies your personal journey, something rare, valuable, and entirely your own.
This process is not just about making jewelry, it’s about witnessing how something raw and undefined can be molded into brilliance, like the transformation within you.
And to accompany Gisela's work and you on this journey...
During this retreat, Isaya will offer various ritual circles and soulful rituals to help you connect with your inner wisdom and the Goddess Archetypes that rule your psyche. and some surprise facilitators will join to offer morning practices and more!
Together, with gentle ritual, creative sessions, and soulful ceremonies, we’ll honor your needs: whether that’s healing, deep metamorphosis, nurturing rest, joyful play, or wholehearted celebration. You’ll walk, create, meditate, and gather, all in community that affirms your truth and supports your unfolding.
Plus a few surprises yet to be announced... Think guest facilitators, special treats, outings and joyful celebrations!
You can expect ...
- To feel right at home
- A profound feeling of change and healing
- Inspiring insights and profound revelations
- Some time to chill, rest, journal, be alone (TBH... not that much!)
- Deep dives into your psyche and creative sessions with Gisela
- Alternation of outdoors and at home circles, energy, ritual work with Isaya
- Walks on hill tops and maybe some swimming! (Excursions are optional)
- Healthy, home-made, locally sourced food at home or in local restaurant
- Connection with other amazing women and the joy to unite in circle
- Discovery of a remote and beautiful area of French countryside
- Going home with a lasting talisman that holds your personal journey!
Let’s Create Something Extraordinary Together! This isn’t just a retreat...
It’s an invitation to transformation.
Extra perks for this journey...
Our retreat accommodation is a whole secluded 18th century farm, called Kalanera, in the midst of rural beautiful South West of France, 2 hours west from Toulouse airport. It's actually Isaya's house (it used to be a B&B!)
On top of a hill it offers breathtaking views on the Pyrenees.
We have a huge "playroom" Hall with an actual Red Tent in it and more space to work with Gisela, eat, discuss, create our circles and more!
More about Kalanera
Kalanera provides simple yet comfortable accommodations, with an original decoration. There are 4 rooms, each with 2 single beds and a bathroom with toilet. So the retreat will be for a group of maximum 8 women. Of course, bedding and towels will be provided.
Everyone is welcome to use the Hall and Red Tent to relax or socialise, as well as a large covered balcony. There are also various gardens chairs/tables in a big shaded area around the house.
Join us for a transformational women only retreat!
Gisela Backe
As a retreat facilitator, transformational coach, and artist, Gisela creates immersive spaces where deep self-discovery and creative expression intertwine. Her retreats are not about self-optimization or "fixing" something. Instead, they focus on coming home to oneself, uncovering clarity, and experiencing the joy of bringing inner truth into tangible form—whether through introspection, guided processes, or hands-on creation.
For over 20 years, she has worked with people navigating change—helping them release old patterns, gain new perspectives, and step into a deeper sense of ease and authenticity. With a background in coaching, emotional integration, and artistic creation, she offers retreats that blend inner reflection with tangible, hands-on experiences, allowing transformation to become something that can be seen, felt, and created.
Gisela offers profound self-discovery through creative expression. With over two decades of experience helping individuals break free from limiting patterns, Gisela offers something genuinely unique—a retreat experience where insight meets creation, and transformation becomes something you can see, feel, and create.
Isaya Gabriel
Isaya is a Mixed Media Spiritual Artist and Writer, Magico-Pragmatic Inspiration and Tech Mentor, Goddess Teacher and Traveling Priestess. Connected with the Greek Goddesses Archetypes, her main purpose is to Live a Goddess Life Daily, Undeterred, while inspiring and supporting other women to raise the vibration of the planet!
“What I learnt in Seailles, France, can be summed up quite simply. The week was extraordinary—excellent facilitators guided us with workshop materials, movement, role-playing, psychological support, and mentoring. It was exactly what I needed, and I am beyond grateful.”
Tracey Wilson-Kissoon
Chartered Physiotherapist and Chronic Pain Specialist
More Than a Workshop or a Retreat:
A Safe Haven for Your Creativity and Growth
Gisela’s work is not about "fixing" yourself. You don’t need to be better. You don’t need to change. You just need to listen—to yourself, your creativity, and the wisdom already within you. Gisela creates transformative experiences that linger long after you leave.
All the details
What's included
- Accommodation 4 nights 5 days (single bed in room and en-suite bathroom shared with one other woman)
- All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, including 1 dinner at local restaurant (only dinner on the 4th, Breakfast only on the 8th) plus snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.
- Transportation and trips for excursions, transfers from Toulouse Airport.
- Silver and other material.
- Amazing teachings and help from Gisela.
- Various Ritual Ceremonies and Women Circles for connection to Inner Wisdom with Isaya.
- Breath Work and Happy Gentle Mouvement with Nathalie, Teri and Isaya.
- Connection with the Land and Energy awakening.
- Meditations, Individual Oracle card spreads and Relaxation Practices with all facilitators.
- Incredible experience and surprises!
€
1497
EARLY BIRD PRICE UNTIL Dec. 31st 2025: €1111
- Arrival afternoon of August 4th, Retreat begins at 6pm
- Retreat ends at noon, August 8th.
- Payment in full or deposit of 333€ + remainder to be paid in full 4 weeks before retreat.
More details
What's not included
- Flights (suggested airport is Toulouse) or transfers from airport or station. These can be arranged, at a cost.
- Alcoholic drinks at home & and out.
Health, Safety and Cancellations
By joining this retreat, you agree to conform to any rules and regulations emanating from the French government and to wear a mask if, wherever and whenever appropriate.
It is your own responsibility to lead yourself and take care of your own safety, in any way you might see fit.
You will be sharing a bedroom with another woman and rooms will be assigned at random.
If you wish to not do so, there will be a an increase in price, please contact Isaya.
If the retreat is canceled for any reason, you will get 100% refund.
If you cancel for any reason before June 30th, you will get 100% refund (whether you can't come or you decide not to).
Final date for cancellations on either side is June 30th. After that, I cannot refund anyone for any reason.
In an atmosphere of complete acceptance, thanks to the magic of both Gisela and Isaya you will:
- Release emotional blocks effortlessly.
- Tap into your inner wisdom without overthinking.
- Feel lighter, freer, and more connected to yourself.
- Walk away with a pure silver talisman infused with your personal journey.
- Experience the power of fire as a catalyst for both art and inner transformation.
- Enjoy some lovely days of peace and self-discovery.
Some good words for Gisela's work...
Thank you so much for the wonderful experiences I had in your workshop.
Your warm, open, calm and cheerful personality is a balm. 
… I was able to find a ‘red thread’ in your workshop that showed me where I really want to go, what is already present in me as gold (silver ;)), what is important and valuable to me and what I need for it.
You also took excellent care of our physical well-being
If you've never taken part in a workshop with Gisela, you really shouldn't wait any longer. When I signed up, all I knew was that I wanted to do something for myself, something that would not only symbolise the new year, but also reflect my inner attitude at the beginning of the year. Gisela helped me the whole time with a lot of patience, empathy and skill. I have created a piece of jewellery that I love to wear and am very proud of. What impressed me most was the challenge of the craftsmanship, the many emotions that came up on the day and then the fulfilling feeling of satisfaction with the (not flawless) result.
I found the workshop very inspiring and stimulating.
In my search for what I really want (professionally), I remembered dreams from earlier times that have fallen by the wayside over time. I still can't quite grasp the enthusiasm that gripped me. I still don't know exactly where it will take me, but it was worth it just for digging it up again. I would do the workshop again at any time.
Alchemy Retreat: Silver&Fire in French Fields
August 4th-8th
You missed out!