What happens if you…

What happens if you…

What happens if you…

What happens if you…

1.

Find a diverse group of creative + powerful holistic facilitators + practitioners.

2.

Get them living together for a week in an abundant natural paradise.

3.

Give them a bunch of resources they might want to have a great time.

4.

Take great care of all their basic needs?

The Collision Retreat

The Collision Retreat

The Collision Retreat

The Collision Retreat

What’s a Collision Retreat?

Tucked away in a hidden valley inside the crater of a volcano, nestled in the lush, paradisical island of São Miguel, an eclectic group of curious souls collide with one another and the land, with the intention of diving deeper into discovering, manifesting, and refining magic.

One of the defining characteristics is that the retreat has no fixed program.

Instead, we create:

An environment conducive to spontaneous flow and manifesting ideas in the moment.

A group of 7-12 competent ‘magic’ practitioners with 2 hosts.

Daily circles to check-in, and create our schedule from in-the-moment inspiration.

We prepare a loose menu of practices, activities and places to visit based on the expertise of the retreat hosts, and the natural wonders available to us on the island.

We prepare a loose menu of practices, activities and places to visit based on the expertise of the retreat hosts, and the natural wonders available to us on the island.

We prepare a loose menu of practices, activities and places to visit based on the expertise of the retreat hosts, and the natural wonders available to us on the island.

We prepare a loose menu of practices, activities and places to visit based on the expertise of the retreat hosts, and the natural wonders available to us on the island.

Yoga deck, natural cob sauna, and a fruit-tree-filled fairy forest right on the land

Natural thermal springs, rivers, waterfalls, and forests within a few minutes walk & drive

A series of wonderfully majestic spots around the island that includes caves, hidden beaches, cliffs, hikes, abandoned villages and more

Activities based on the expertise of the retreat hosts.

Step into a space where your magic is seen, received and amplified; your gifts are mirrored and celebrated, and the unexpected becomes unforgettable.

Testimonials

Other magicians say…

Your Hosts

Alex Bulkin

  • Who you are (what you love and value, your unique and defining character traits)

  • Your magic background and practice

  • Brief matrix background

  • How you alchemise your experiences into empowering retreat participants

Mat Thomas

  • Who you are (what you love and value, your unique and defining character traits)

  • Your magic background and practice

  • Brief matrix background

  • How you alchemise your experiences into empowering retreat participants

Retreat Details.

Where

The Laughing Orchard, Azores

When

April 20–27, 2025

Pricing

Early Bird Pricing available until February 1, 2025

What’s Included

Cosy Stay, Healthy Food, Adventures & Magic

Laughing Orchard is a secluded center situated inside the volcanic crater of Furnas, at the São Miguel Island of Azores.

The center has been founded based on a vision of creating a balance between thinking and dreaming, mainstream and shamanistic perception, and left-brain and right-brain.

The Laughing Orchard is a place you come to ignite a spark of creative manifestation inside and receive a little boost on their journey. The place where you come to meet other like-minded people.

The center has been founded based on a vision of creating a balance between thinking and dreaming, mainstream and shamanistic perception, and left-brain and right-brain.

The Laughing Orchard is a place you come to ignite a spark of creative manifestation inside and receive a little boost on their journey. The place where you come to meet other like-minded people.

Where We’ll Be:

Where We’ll Be:

Where We’ll Be:

Cosy, private rooms w/ shared bathrooms & communal spaces.

Cosy, private rooms w/ shared bathrooms & communal spaces.

Cosy, private rooms w/ shared bathrooms & communal spaces.

Nourishing locally sourced food prepped by our private chef.

Nourishing locally sourced food prepped by our private chef.

Nourishing locally sourced food prepped by our private chef.

A town with access to shops and small supermarkets within 10 mins walk.

A town with access to shops and small supermarkets within 10 mins walk.

A town with access to shops and small supermarkets within 10 mins walk.

Space & Resources:

Transportation (a minibus for the group, & a car for shorter journeys/if we want to split up).

Transportation (a minibus for the group, & a car for shorter journeys/if we want to split up).

Transportation (a minibus for the group, & a car for shorter journeys/if we want to split up).

Cosy and ambient group spaces that make it easy to relax.

Cosy and ambient group spaces that make it easy to relax.

Cosy and ambient group spaces that make it easy to relax.

Competent hosts and guides.

Competent hosts and guides.

Competent hosts and guides.

Fully resourced to host a range of activties: speakers, yoga mats & cushions, rejuvenating instruments for soundwork & music circles...

Fully resourced to host a range of activties: speakers, yoga mats & cushions, rejuvenating instruments for soundwork & music circles...

Fully resourced to host a range of activties: speakers, yoga mats & cushions, rejuvenating instruments for soundwork & music circles...

Who’s invited, and…

This is for anyone who has a developed magical practice around which their life is built.

These could be, have been, and are by no means limited to: witches, wizards, shamans, priestesses, tantrikas, yogis, coaches, guides, facilitators, transcendental artists & writers, talkers, musicians, connectors, innovators, engineers, firewalkers, psychics & meditators, healers, breathers, bodyworkers, lost world researchers, ideators & manifestors, discoverers & empowerers... you get the message.

The invitation is to bring yourself and whatever you need to feel comfortable; to enjoy yourself, share what comes naturally to you, and be open to listening to and receiving others.

What are we signing up for?

By choosing to participate in this retreat, you are taking a risk. The responsibility of a fulfilling and enjoyable retreat is in your hands, and in the hands of the group as a whole. We win individually when the group wins, and vice versa.

So, part of signing up is a commitment to seek coherence and harmony as a group. Sometimes that might mean taking the lead, or encouraging someone else to share something you notice they might have to offer.

Other times it may mean speaking up when something isn’t working or enjoyable. Or it may simply be time for some alone time.

The function of the hosts and the group is to help facilitate this flow and dynamism for all of us.

Authenticity, trust in the process and the environment, and vulnerability go a very long way in making this happen, and we’ll do our best to help create this space.

By choosing to participate in this retreat, you are taking a risk. The responsibility of a fulfilling and enjoyable retreat is in your hands, and in the hands of the group as a whole. We win individually when the group wins, and vice versa.

So, part of signing up is a commitment to seek coherence and harmony as a group. Sometimes that might mean taking the lead, or encouraging someone else to share something you notice they might have to offer.

Other times it may mean speaking up when something isn’t working or enjoyable. Or it may simply be time for some alone time.

The function of the hosts and the group is to help facilitate this flow and dynamism for all of us.

Authenticity, trust in the process and the environment, and vulnerability go a very long way in making this happen, and we’ll do our best to help create this space.

Photo Gallery

A Glimpse Into the Magic.

Ready to Join Us?

Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate and meaningful experience. Early bird pricing ends February 1, 2025.

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Questions? We’ve Got You Covered

How do I book my stay at the Laughing Orchard?
Can I stay longer than the duration of the scheduled program?
How do I get around the island? Is there public transportation?
Will I have the opportunity for alone time away from others?
I am vegan, will there be options for me?

Questions? We’ve Got You Covered

How do I book my stay at the Laughing Orchard?
Can I stay longer than the duration of the scheduled program?
How do I get around the island? Is there public transportation?
Will I have the opportunity for alone time away from others?
I am vegan, will there be options for me?

Questions? We’ve Got You Covered

How do I book my stay at the Laughing Orchard?
Can I stay longer than the duration of the scheduled program?
How do I get around the island? Is there public transportation?
Will I have the opportunity for alone time away from others?
I am vegan, will there be options for me?

Questions? We’ve Got You Covered

How do I book my stay at the Laughing Orchard?
Can I stay longer than the duration of the scheduled program?
How do I get around the island? Is there public transportation?
Will I have the opportunity for alone time away from others?
I am vegan, will there be options for me?

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Laughing Orchard

Furnas, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal

© 2024 – Laughing Orchard. All Rights Reserved.

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Laughing Orchard

Furnas, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal

© 2024 – Laughing Orchard. All Rights Reserved.

Stay Connected with The Laughing Orchard & Magical Experiences.

To hear about our upcoming collision events sign up for our newsletter and follow us on Instagram for updates and inspiration.

Laughing Orchard

Furnas, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal

© 2024 – Laughing Orchard. All Rights Reserved.

Stay Connected with The Laughing Orchard & Magical Experiences.

To hear about our upcoming collision events sign up for our newsletter and follow us on Instagram for updates and inspiration.

Laughing Orchard

Furnas, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal

© 2024 – Laughing Orchard. All Rights Reserved.

Stay Connected with The Laughing Orchard & Magical Experiences.

To hear about our upcoming collision events sign up for our newsletter and follow us on Instagram for updates and inspiration.

Laughing Orchard

Furnas, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal

© 2024 – Laughing Orchard. All Rights Reserved.