🌿 Reflections on 2025 Love & Healing Retreat, Cambodia: A Journey to Remember
Inside Our Soul-Soaked 2025 Sober Retreat in Cambodia ❤️
An unforgettable week of sisterhood, sacred stillness, cultural wonder, and crystal-clear sobriety in the heart of Siem Reap.
A Week of Soulful Transformation at the Serenity Escape Love & Healing Retreat
In February 2025, 10 women answered the call to step away from the noise of daily life and into something much deeper—a sacred space of healing, clarity, and reconnection. Together, we embarked on the Serenity Escape: Love & Healing Retreat in Siem Reap, Cambodia, an experience that will live in our hearts for a lifetime.
This was not your typical wellness retreat. There were no quick fixes, no external distractions—just a powerful invitation to slow down, tune in, and remember who we are beneath the surface. Every moment was infused with intention, from gentle morning practices to transformative inner work, spiritual rituals, and soul-deep laughter shared among women walking similar paths.
At its heart, this was a retreat rooted in sobriety, self-love, and sacred sisterhood. Free from alcohol, judgment, or the pressure to perform, we created a container where authenticity could bloom—and bloom it did.
But most profound of all were the women. Brave, beautiful, open-hearted women who chose presence over escape. Who laughed without wine. Who healed without hiding. Whose walls came down. Who remembered how powerful it feels to be fully themselves.
Our Sanctuary at Angkor Grace: Where Healing Begins
We were held—truly held—by the serene beauty of Angkor Grace Residence & Wellness Resort. This lush, tranquil haven became our home, and its energy supported every element of our journey.
Each guest had their own private suite, complete with a spacious living area and bathroom—ideal for those moments of solitude between deep dives and group sessions.
Our bodies were nourished with plant-based, healing cuisine, thoughtfully prepared to support detox, clarity, and energy. Every meal became an opportunity to connect, to laugh, to savour.
The space offered more than luxury—it offered peace, and in that peace, the real work began. Women arrived feeling tense, tired, and unsure. By the end of the week, they walked barefoot, glowing, laughing freely, eyes wide open to their own radiance.
Sunrise at Angkor Wat: A Soul-Opening Ritual
One of the most soul-stirring moments of the retreat happened before dawn. We gathered in silence, hearts full of anticipation, and made our way to Angkor Wat—the largest religious monument in the world.
As the first light broke across the temple spires, a hush fell over us. It wasn’t just the beauty—it was the energy. This temple, originally a 12th-century Hindu shrine later transformed into a Buddhist sanctuary, carries centuries of devotion in its stones. To witness the sunrise here, together, was a shared initiation into a deeper self.
Later that day, we received a traditional monk’s blessing—a sacred ritual involving chanting, holy water, and quiet reflection. Many guests described this experience as one of the most profound spiritual moments of their lives.
🛕 Did you know?
The name “Angkor Wat” translates to “City of Temples.” Built in the early 1100s, it was originally dedicated to Vishnu, the Hindu god of protection and balance.
Practices & Experiences That Opened Our Hearts
Every day brought a new invitation to explore the inner landscape. These weren’t just “activities”—they were powerful tools for release, clarity, and transformation.
Morning Aqua Qigong
Each morning began with a gentle but invigorating practice in water, blending qigong movement with breath and intention. Floating in stillness, feeling the water support your every move, creating a powerful metaphor for life: you don’t have to push—just flow.
"Find Your Bling" Session
This joyful session surprised many guests. Through playful self-expression, reflection, and guided journaling, each woman reconnected with her inner sparkle—the parts of herself that had been buried, muted, or forgotten. There was laughter, tears, and a lot of A-ha moments.
Floating Crystal Bowl Sound Healing
Imagine floating effortlessly in a warm pool, eyes closed, with crystal singing bowls playing all around you. The vibrations moved through water, body, and soul. One guest described it as “returning to the womb of the world.” Another called it “the most peaceful I’ve ever felt in my life.”
EFT Tapping Workshop
Led by experienced facilitators, our Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) workshop allowed women to access and release emotional blocks with surprising ease. This gentle tapping technique offered tools they could take home—tools to regulate emotions, soothe anxiety, and feel safe in their own skin.
Exploring the Heart of Cambodia
Of course, no visit to Cambodia is complete without immersing in its breathtaking culture, history, and people. Between our inner work, we ventured out to connect with the world around us.
Ta Prohm & Bayon Temples
We explored Ta Prohm, where ancient stone meets twisting tree roots in a stunning example of nature reclaiming what was once man-made. The faces of Bayon Temple, carved into towers that watch in serene silence, reminded us of the wisdom that comes from stillness.
Floating Village on Tonlé Sap
The floating village experience was deeply humbling. Set on Tonlé Sap Lake, Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake, these stilted communities live entirely on water. It was a reminder of resilience, simplicity, and harmony with nature—a powerful contrast to the overconsumption many of us are trying to unlearn.
Fun fact:
Tonlé Sap’s water levels rise and fall dramatically with the seasons, causing the lake to expand and contract in size. Its ecosystem supports millions of Cambodians and is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
What Our Guests Shared
“It’s difficult to pick one aspect of the retreat that I enjoyed the most because, honestly, I loved every minute!”
— Rachael, Perth, Australia
Every woman left with something unique—clarity, closure, courage—but the overwhelming theme was connection. Not just to each other, but to themselves.
The Rise of Alcohol-Free Retreats
In a world that often equates fun with drinking, this retreat reminded us of a deeper truth: you don’t need alcohol to feel joy. In fact, it often gets in the way.
More travellers are now choosing alcohol-free wellness experiences—spaces where they can feel clear, grounded, and present. At Soul Sobriety, this is more than a trend. It’s a movement. A return to authenticity, intention, and inner peace.
Ready to Join Us in 2026? Bookings Now Open!
This will be another soul-deep, heart-opening journey filled with:
Sacred rituals and temple visits
Daily EFT, Qigong, sound healing, and movement
Nourishing food and luxury accommodation
Emotional breakthroughs, sisterhood, and sobriety
Cultural immersion and quiet personal transformation
If your heart is whispering yes, I invite you to listen. Click here to book or reach out with any questions. This could be the very journey you’ve been waiting for.
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With love, presence, and deep gratitude,
Cindy x
AF Cocktail of The Month!
Lyre’s PiÑa Colada
INGREDIENTS
• 75ml Lyre’s White Cane Spirit
• 75ml Fresh, young coconut water
• 20ml White sugar syrup (1:1)
METHOD
1. Muddle/press pineapple chunks in a shaker
2. Add remaining ingredients, ice and shake hard
3. Strain into a Highball Glass
4. Add extra ice
5. Garnish with plump mint sprigs and pineapple wedges
Enjoy! 🍹
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