Nature Breaks for Muslim sisters

If you have been going through a tough time or simply need to get away from every day life, you can join the community and book a room at Cortijo Halima. This is not an organised retreat, but a chance to spend time in nature, join in on some communal tasks and have time for prayer and recovery.

Simple living and quiet is sometimes exactly what we need to reconnect with Allah and with ourselves. To find the strength we need to re-engage with life.

We are offering this space for the sake of Allah and as low cost as possible, so that all sisters can have a chance to attend. There is a basic charge of $200/£150 per week for food and power costs and then we will ask a donation amount towards maintenance and upkeep of the property. Whatever you feel inspired to give, either before or after your stay. Suggested donations from $75/£50 - $500/£400.

Getaway from the business of life.

The intention is to provide a safe and caring space for sisters and to live according to Islamic Sufi principles of loving-kindness, helpfulness and taqwa.

During the week you will have time to:

• Have time to yourself to pray, walk in nature or work online if you need to.

• Engage in some community tasks such as cooking and cleaning as part of the team. Tasks are fairly shared out and take up no more than two hours a day.

• Go to town with the group twice a week for supplies (if you want to).

• Join the Orgiva community for Juma prayer.

• Opportunities to book a massage and other therapies.

November, January, February, March

Practical things:

Each stay is from Saturday to Saturday. You are responsible for booking your own flights to either Granada or Malaga. We can then find a taxi for you to get to the venue. Depending on how many sisters are coming and what time, this cost can be shared between you. You can also hire your own car and drive.

Please note, the nearby town of Lanjaròn is about half an hour/40 mins walk. There will be a few trips by car each week to town that you can join.

The cost is for your own room. If you'd like to come with a friend or family member, shared rooms are also available. There are a maximum of three rooms available.

There is wifi available at the property.

More information about what to pack is sent after booking.

We would love to hear any questions you may have about these stays.