A 6-day immersive retreat guided by nature, sound, movement, and mindful photography. Created for women ready to reconnect with themselves beyond roles, expectations, and noise.
UNFILTERED is an intimate women’s retreat rooted in self-reflection, embodiment, and creative exploration.
Through sound, movement, journaling, nature immersion, and photography used as a mirror, we create space to slow down, soften defenses, and reconnect with who you are beneath conditioning and performance.
This is not about fixing yourself.
It’s about being seen. Gently, honestly, and without filters.
Note:
This is not a photography retreat. You won’t learn photography skills. The camera is only used to get to know yourself better.
Photography is beginner-friendly and no experience is needed. It is used as a tool for presence, reflection, and visibility, not instruction.
Vortex healing — allow blockages to be removed so your energy can flow freely.
By the end of UNFILTERED, many women leave with:
Outcomes vary. What’s consistent is the quality of attention and care.
In a private nature setting, Matei guides you through a deeply intuitive 1:1 photoshoot. Through subtle direction and a sensitive eye, he captures the raw, unfiltered qualities that emerge when you feel safe, grounded, and fully in your body. An impression:
Held at COSTA DEL SOUL, a serene retreat haven in the Andalusian mountains, this experience unfolds in a landscape made for self-discovery. Surrounded by olive trees, open skies, and soulful silence, the location supports every moment of reflection, creativity, and connection. Its warm architecture, sacred spaces, and expansive nature make it the perfect container to reconnect with who you truly are.
Matei is a portrait photographer and visual storyteller who sees beyond the surface. Fascinated by how people move through the world, he captures the essence of those who dare to create, to express, to simply be.
His background in Fine Arts and Performance shapes the way he photographs — patiently, intuitively, waiting for that split second when something unfiltered breaks through.
That quiet moment backstage.
The flicker of doubt before the leap.
The joy, the edge, the sweat, the stillness.
Marjolein is the founder of Costa del Soul, the soulful retreat center in the Andalusian hills where you’ll feel held the moment you arrive.
As an intuitive space holder, she creates spaces where people can slow down, breathe, and return to what matters.
Rooted in her love for nature and authentic connection - with oneself, with others, and with the elements - Marjolein guides gentle hikes, meditations, and Vortex Healing® sessions that help people feel at home in themselves and the world around them.
If you feel the call to see yourself through a different lens, hit the button and reach out. We’ll schedule a 30-minute intake call where you can ask your questions, feel into the experience, and discover whether this retreat is the right fit for you.
Check our Instagram: @worldoflein | @costa.del.soul | @m.a.t.e.i.muntiu
Send a whatsapp to Marjolein Theunissen +34613029236 or Matei Muntiu +447516009554
Or email us: hola@costadelsoul.es. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
UNFILTERED is not a clinical therapy retreat, and it does not replace individual psychotherapy.
That said, the retreat includes therapeutic elements such as sound healing, journaling, embodied practices, and facilitated reflection. These are offered in a grounded, trauma-aware way, with care and consent at the center.
Many participants experience emotional insight or release, but the intention is not diagnosis or treatment, it’s self-inquiry, presence, and being gently witnessed.
No photography experience is needed at all.
Photography in this retreat is not taught as a technical skill. You won’t be learning camera settings, composition rules, or editing. Instead, photography is used as a relational and reflective tool, a way of being seen, exploring identity, and noticing how you show up in the world.
All portraits are taken by Matei in natural environments, with care and consent.
You are welcome exactly as you are.
This retreat is designed for women who may feel sensitive, introspective, or unsure about being visible. There is no pressure to perform, share more than you want, or be “open” in a certain way. Silence, slowness, and personal pacing are respected.
Small group size (maximum 9 participants) allows for safety, choice, and spaciousness.
The retreat can be emotionally meaningful, but it is not designed to overwhelm or push participants beyond their limits.
Practices are gentle and invitational rather than confrontational. You are always free to step back, rest, or observe. Emotional responses are welcomed, but never forced or dramatized.
The overall rhythm balances depth with grounding, nature, and rest.
Yes, many participants come on their own.
In fact, arriving alone often allows for a deeper connection with yourself and the group. The retreat space is intentionally held so that newcomers feel included without pressure to socialize in a certain way.
You do not need to bring a friend to feel safe or supported.
The retreat is held primarily in English.
Facilitators are experienced in working with international groups, and the atmosphere is inclusive and accessible. If you have specific language concerns, you’re welcome to reach out before booking.
Accommodation is mostly shared, in line with the communal and intimate nature of the retreat.
Shared spaces are part of the experience, supporting connection and presence. If you have specific needs or concerns around accommodation, you’re encouraged to get in touch before booking so we can explore what’s possible.
Booking is handled personally via WhatsApp or the contact form.
After you reach out, we’ll invite you to a short intake call. This conversation is not an interview and there is no “right” way to show up. It’s simply a space to explore whether the retreat aligns with where you are, what you’re looking for, and what the retreat is designed to offer.
Because UNFILTERED is an intimate and emotionally nuanced experience, we value alignment over speed. The intake call helps ensure that participants feel informed, supported, and genuinely called to the retreat, and that the group container remains safe, coherent, and intentional.
If it feels like a mutual yes, we’ll guide you through the next steps for booking.
Yes.
You don’t need to identify as an artist or creative person. Creativity here is not about output or talent. It’s about perception, presence, and expression in the broadest sense.
Many participants arrive saying “I’m not creative” and leave with a softened, more curious relationship to themselves.
PS. The photos on this page were taken by @mardiefotografie, who uses a signature filter. We love her style and the way the filter enhances her work, but during the retreat we opt for a completely natural look. Only then can you see your truth, pure and unaltered.
COSTA DEL SOUL EXPERIENCE SL
VAT nr: ESB56258080
Email us at hola@costadelsoul.es
Visit COSTA DEL SOUL: check map
COSTA DEL SOUL is an initiative of Marjolein Theunissen. As an agent of change she encourages and facilitates growth for anyone. Follow her personal journey on LinkedIn.