7 Day Back to the Roots: A Holistic Living Retreat in Tenerife

This seven-day holistic living retreat in Güímar, Tenerife, invites anyone feeling pulled in too many directions to slow down and realign. Hosted at Biofinca Casa el Riego, a working rural finca on Spain's Canary Islands, it welcomes people seeking rest, personal growth, genuine community, or a closer bond with the natural world. The programme weaves together a varied mix of mindful movement and hands-on learning. Daily yoga and Qi Gong sessions help settle the body and sharpen awareness, while SOUL IN TOUCH bodywork offers a deeper layer of somatic exploration. Each practice is designed to bring participants into fuller presence rather than simply adding items to a wellness checklist. Beyond movement, the week emphasizes practical skills for a more sustainable everyday life. Guests take part in healthy cooking sessions, learn about gardening on the finca, and join workshops exploring how to live more simply and consciously. Nature immersion is woven throughout, with the land itself serving as teacher and companion. The philosophy here is refreshingly grounded. Rather than framing retreat as a way to flee your real life, the approach encourages a return to essentials — what genuinely nourishes you, what connection feels like when you're fully present, and how small shifts toward simplicity can reshape daily habits back home. Casa el Riego's setting in the Tenerife landscape gives the experience its quiet backbone. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Canary Islands, participants have space to breathe, wander, and feel the rhythm of a place that moves at its own unhurried pace. The finca environment makes the lessons in sustainable living tangible rather than abstract. Throughout the week, a supportive community atmosphere helps ease the process of slowing down. Whether you arrive looking to recharge physically, explore personal growth, or simply remember what matters most to you, this retreat offers a container for that rediscovery — grounded in real skills, honest reflection, and the landscape of southern Tenerife.