Welcome to the Azores Healing the Heart and Soul Retreat
Miradouro (look out) on the North Coast of São Miguel heading to Nordeste. Photo by Melanie.
Welcome!
Thank you so much for your interest in our personalised retreats. We would love to welcome you to the Azores (São Miguel - Archangel Michaels island) (the beautiful Hawaii of Europe) and the ancestral home of Melanie, one of the retreat leaders.
This retreat is about sharing tools and experiences with you to help you move further from your head into your heart. It is about helping you to go into your soul as deep as your own intent will allow to see where we can help you to heal, be it soul or ancestral patterns that we all carry that sometimes do not serve us. It is also about having a lovely relaxing and joyful week with like minded people who love nature, who are interested in helping themselves become better people and are open to working in the ways of Spirit (Great Spirit/Source/One love God/Goddess) by what ever name you wish to call it. Any prior experience is not necessary for this retreat. Having an open heart and an open mind are much more important.
We are devoted to helping people as both of us Paul and Melanie were led to this work through our health and life’s experiences.
Next Retreat: 19th to 21st June 2025 Dive in!
São Miguel Azores, Portugal.
About the Retreat…
The retreat is based on the beautiful island of São Miguel in the heart of the Atlantic where Plato said Atlantis was. In June, it is the season when it is possible to see blue whales are around the Azores so we hope they are around the day you get to go on the whale watch trip! If you do not see the blue whales there are many other species to see as there are over 20 species of whale and dolphin around the Azores some are seasonal but others are fully resident.
If you wish to lengthen your stay there is so much to do on the island such as visit the hot springs, hiking, diving, surfing, or just chill out and take a drive around the island stopping at the breath taking “miradouros” or view points on your way around.
Photo: Sete Cidades by Melanie on the West side of São Miguel from the road.
Details:
19th June 2025, 8 to 9pm: Informal Meet and Greet - Paul and Melanie the retreat leaders will be there to welcome you and for you to ask any questions. Feel free to pop in and out, it is not fixed due to peoples different arrival times although we will be be there just to thank you if anything!
20th June 2025, 9:30am: Talking stick, cleansing ceremony and prayer tie ceremony. Grounding and centering.
21st June 2025, 9:30am: White and Yellow Rose ceremony with water immersion. To balance the energies of the white platinum and gold flames within you. Evening Solstice Fire Ceremony.
22nd June 2025, 9:30am: Whale watching trip. Connection how to connect to the Spirits of nature and how to connect to the Spirit of your business.
About your Retreat Leaders…
Grey Elk
Grey Elk (Paul O’Halloran) (Shaman) is a native of Connemara Eire (Ireland) and has been teaching shamanism for many years. It was during an experience in the army when Paul was serving in Lebanon that initially gave him the push onto the shamanic path. Paul is the main teacher at the Pathway teaching shamanic school for over a decade and has over 30 years experience in energy healing work, he has also rebalanced and cleared energetically over 5000 properties, mostly in Eire (Ireland).
White Feathers Woman
White Feathers Woman (Melanie O’Halloran-Gomes) Water Rose Priestess and Medicine Woman born in Co. Down, although is a bit of a mix with Irish, Scottish and Azorean Ancestors. Melanie worked in the marine conservation field for many years before her health and life’s experiences drove her into energy medicine and the healing path where she has over 20 years experience. With Grey Elk, Melanie helps to run the Shamanic School and teaches Rahanni Celestial Healing, rose initiations and is the founder of the Water Rose a gift from the Sea Beings.
To read more about us please see the About page thank you!
Retreat details:
The retreat takes place at the beautiful Senora da Rosa Tradition and Nature Hotel, a family run hotel that is passionate about Portuguese cuisine, has a beautiful pool and relaxing nature themed rooms.
The retreat includes a whale watching trip and transport (except airport transfers).
Cost of the 3 day 4 night retreat - €2999 Euro.
Early Bird Rate: €2777.
Booking fee is non-refundable and non-exchangeable €500. If you pay in full you get the Early Bird Rate.
For any questions please do not hesitate to contact us on info@pathwayteaching.com thank you so much!
More about our work including our connection to mermaids and ice creams!
