The rooms offer plenty of space and comfort. All are elegantly decorated and provide relaxing and splendid views of the lush island gardens, pool and the river Nile. They are fully air-conditioned, carpeted and come with a flat-screen TV, offering satellite channels. 

There is free Wi-Fi and a private, furnished terrace to relax on in the evenings. 24-hour room service is available and free tea/coffee-making facilities. There is also a dining table for two and a seating area, in addition to a walk-in shower or bathtub with a shower and complimentary toiletries. 

 There are rooms available for anyone who is physically challenged. If this is you and you wish to come along, please notify us as soon as you can that you would like suitable accommodation. 

Breakfast, lunch and dinner, mostly buffet style, are provided every day of the retreat, except for one evening during the week when we will go into the town of Luxor to eat at a local restaurant. 

Evening meals can be taken in any one of the six Jolie Ville restaurants: Buffet, Italian, Asian Fusion, Oriental BBQ, Egyptian or Seafood. 

There will always be plenty of healthy options available with fresh local fruit and ingredients. The staff are incredibly helpful and will ensure they meet your dietary requirements. All dietary requirements can be catered for

The 6-night retreat in bustling Luxor is being hosted by Steve Gooch, an internationally known artist, Reiki teacher and mindfulness/self-development coach, and Dahlia Hilal, owner of Thrive Transformative Retreats and NutraHealth. With many years of experience working in the spiritual and self-development community in Egypt, Steve and Dahlia are ideally placed to ensure an outstanding experience for all. 

• Reiki, meditation and art workshops led by Steve Gooch. 
• 6 nights all-inclusive accommodation at a tranquil oasis of calm at Jolie Ville, Kings Island: a private island hotel in Luxor, Egypt. 
• The cost of the retreat is based on sharing a double room. The single-room supplement is £167. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms.  
• Access to the whole island for Reiki, art and meditation activities. 
• Access to the three pools on the island, including the infinity pool. 
• Daily fresh, and where possible, locally-sourced home-cooked food for breakfasts, lunches and evening meals during the days of scheduled retreat activities. 
• Half-day trips to see some of the historic sites of Luxor with a private driver and guide, including entrance fees: 

             Valley of the Kings, including the tomb of Tutankhamun 

              Luxor Temple 

              Karnak Temple 

              Luxor Museum 

              Hatshepsut Temple 

              Karnak Sound and Light 

              Colossi of Memnon. 

• Group outing to the local markets for purchase of souvenirs. 
• Round-trip airport transfers to and from Luxor airport. 
• Private retreat Facebook group and WhatsApp group for pre-retreat connection and support. 
• Airport transfers and all listed excursions below are optional for Egyptian nationals wishing to attend. See the booking form for details. 

• Visa fee. Most international passport holders require a visa for Egypt (currently $25/per person) – purchased at the airport on arrival. Your passport must be valid for 6 months beyond the date that you leave Egypt. 
• Travel and Trip cancellation / Interruption and Medical Insurance (recommended). Please purchase any insurance you need prior to leaving home. 
• All art materials – a list of suggested materials will be sent to you in your retreat pack, at least two months before the start of the retreat. 
• Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry and all snacks, drinks and meals not listed previously. 
• Any other excursions, costs etc not listed in the itinerary. 
• One evening meal during the week at a local restaurant. 
• Optional felucca trip on the Nile and hot air balloon ride. 
• Gratuities. 
• International flights. 
• Optional felucca trip on the Nile. 
• Gratuities. 
• International flights. 
• Single Travellers: The cost of the retreat is based on two people sharing a room. If you wish to be guaranteed a single room, the Single Supplement is £167. 

Reiki Jin Kei Do is a specific tradition and lineage within the broader field of Reiki, passed on by the monk, Seiji Takamori, who accessed the original core teachings of modern Reiki during a period of study in the Himalayas of Nepal. 

Reiki Jin Kei Do, whilst working with Reiki as an energetic healing tool, in common with all other traditions of Reiki, prioritises the practice of meditation and the commitment to one’s own spiritual development. 

The Reiki Jin Kei Do empowerment is based on ancient Buddhist empowerments and impacts directly on the body’s metaphysical energy system, raising the vibration of the various energy centres and acting as an energetic reminder to the receiver of their connectedness to the oneness of the universe and to their own true nature. 

In brief: during the process, the consciousness of both the giver and the receiver connect energetically and merge to share the same experience of reality and the dissolution of duality. A feeling of ‘being in the flow’ can often quickly follow. 

When in this state, we can connect more deeply, not only to our own true nature, but also to the world/universe around us. It’s a very powerful spiritual mechanism. There are no negative outcomes possible from the empowerment, though you might for a short period experience some emotional turmoil as you rebalance as a consequence of the empowerment process. 

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The retreat will be confirmed once we reach a minimum number of participants. Whilst it’s expected that the retreat will sell out, to ensure peace of mind, its advisable for all participants to purchase travel insurance in case of trip cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances. If the retreat is not confirmed, all funds paid will be refunded. Feel free to email us at info@thrivetransformativeretreats.com if you have any questions or concerns.