Frequently Asked Questions

  • This retreat is designed for those who feel the call to pause, recalibrate, and return to themselves—often after extended periods of responsibility, stimulation, or giving outwardly.

    No prior retreat or wellness experience is required. Whether this is your first immersive experience or part of an ongoing personal practice, you will be met with discretion, care, and respect for your individual process.

    If you’re seeking refined simplicity, meaningful restoration, and space to breathe—this experience may be a natural fit.

  • The retreat is grounded in a philosophy of restoration before revelation, creating space for deep rest, presence, and reconnection.

    Rather than striving for outcomes, the experience centers on nervous-system regulation, embodied ease, and a gentle return to what feels grounded and true. In this state of safety and spaciousness, insight may arise naturally—including awareness of personal and ancestral patterns that are ready to be softened or released.

    This is not about effort or performance—it is about slowing down and allowing what is ready to surface to do so with ease.

  • Each day unfolds with quiet structure and generous spaciousness.

    Experiences may include:

    • Subtle somatic and body-based practices

    • Guided reflection and inner inquiry

    • Time immersed in nature and on the land

    • Intimate group gatherings and simple ritual

    • Unstructured time for rest, reflection, and integration

    The rhythm is intentionally unhurried, offering both guidance and autonomy.

  • Yes. The experience is deeply supportive and intuitively guided, regardless of prior experience.

    You are always invited—not required—to participate. You may engage at your own pace, take rest when needed, and choose how much you share, while being fully supported throughout your stay.

  • You’ll be joined by a small, thoughtfully curated group of individuals who value depth, presence, and personal responsibility. Many guests are navigating full lives and meaningful work and arrive with a shared intention to slow down, reconnect, and restore.

    The intimate setting supports privacy, genuine connection, and ease—without the feeling of being in a large or impersonal gathering.

  • Yes—both options are welcome.

    Some guests choose to attend on their own, valuing the opportunity for quiet reflection and personal space. Others arrive with a friend or loved one and appreciate sharing the journey while still engaging independently in the experience.

    If attending with a companion, each participant registers individually and is encouraged to honor their own personal process throughout the retreat.

  • Guests are welcomed into a selection of secluded treehouse villas, each designed to support rest, quiet, and nervous-system renewal.

    A limited number of villas include two private bedrooms, offering flexibility in accommodations:

    Private Bedroom in a Shared Villa

    A peaceful, private sleeping space within a two-bedroom villa, shared with one other guest. This option balances solitude with gentle connection.

    Private Villa for Companions

    For guests attending together, a full two-bedroom villa may be reserved, offering private bedrooms alongside shared living spaces.

    While we do our best to honor room preferences, placements are thoughtfully coordinated based on availability to ensure a comfortable and harmonious experience for all guests.

  • Your retreat experience includes:

    • Accommodations for the full duration of the retreat

    • All facilitated experiences and programming

    • Daily nourishing meals prepared with care

    • Massage & Integration Therapy Coaching

    • Yoga, Meditation, Sound Healing, Dance of Liberation

    • Access to the land and shared sanctuary spaces

    • Ongoing group support throughout your stay

    Every essential detail is thoughtfully considered, allowing you to fully arrive and let go.

  • Cuisine at Ater Tumti is farm-to-table, thoughtfully prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients to support nourishment, balance, and ease. Dietary preferences and sensitivities are accommodated with advance notice.

  • To support seamless planning:

    • Arrival:
       Please arrive at Liberia International Airport (LIR) by 2:00 PM on the first listed day of the retreat. Group transportation to Ater Tumti will be coordinated. The retreat begins at 6pm.

    • Departure:
      The retreat concludes on the last listed retreat day with breakfast at 7 AM, and guests can check out by 12 PM, with two return transportation options that allow for Liberia International Airport (LIR) arrivals by either 9:00 AM or 2:00 PM.

    Detailed travel and transportation guidance will be provided after registration.

  • Yes. Many guests choose to arrive early or remain longer for additional rest, beach time, or private exploration. Extended stays can often be arranged upon request and subject to availability.

  • Bring comfortable summer clothing for warm days and light layers for cooler evenings. Walking shoes, sandals or flip-flops, swimwear, and a journal are recommended, along with any personal items that support your comfort.

    Biodegradable soap, shampoo, and conditioner are provided to honor the land. A detailed packing guide will be shared after registration.

  • Yes. Reliable Starlink Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. While connectivity is accessible, guests are gently encouraged to unplug as much as feels supportive, creating space for presence, rest, and restoration.

  • The retreat is held with care, experience, and attentiveness. Participants are gently supported throughout the experience, with experienced facilitators available to offer presence, guidance, or quiet reassurance whenever needed.

    You are always invited to engage at your own pace, and sharing is never required. The intention is for you to feel supported, respected, and at ease as your experience unfolds.

  •  Yes. Guests are invited into continued community and future offerings, supporting integration and ongoing connection beyond the retreat. While each retreat is a complete experience in itself, Ater Tumti offers a small number of thoughtfully curated retreats and immersive experiences throughout the year. Many guests feel drawn to return, deepening their relationship with the land and the community over time.

  • Please schedule a Discovery Call so we can explore mutual alignment and share the intention and vision guiding our retreats.

    Following the Discovery Call, payment is due within seven days of confirmation. This timing aligns with our cancellation policy and allows us to prepare the experience with care and intention for each guest.

    If you have questions or would like to talk through logistics or timing before confirming, we encourage you to reach out. Our aim is to support you while honoring the commitments required to hold an intimate, high-quality retreat.

  • Because this is an intimate retreat with limited spaces, a thoughtful cancellation policy is in place.

    • The $500 deposit is non-refundable

    • Cancellations made 14 or more days prior to the retreat may be applied as a credit toward a future Ater Tumti experience (valid for 12 months)

    • Cancellations within 14 days of the retreat may be eligible for a partial credit (at the discretion of the retreat hosts and depending on timing and circumstances)

    We understand that life happens. If unforeseen circumstances arise, we encourage you to reach out—we aim to approach each situation with care and discretion whenever possible.