ARKHÈ
October 26-31, 2026 | Spain
Embodied Transpersonal Journey
Welcome to The World of Archetypes
There’s a whisper that prompts us to explore beyond our personality, beyond the ordinary. We hear it in moments of ecstasy or agony, after great failure or success. It’s a wise, ancient voice, one that tells us that “there is more to life than this.”
It’s the voice of the collective unconscious, talking to us in an arcane language.
ARKHÈ is an invitation to follow it.
Beyond Personality
To access the transpersonal, we need to travel beyond. Beyond our personality, beyond our striving for self-improvement, beyond our opinions, beyond our likes and dislikes. But when we go beyond, we don’t ignore the portal we are passing through: we acknowledge it and include it.
Our personality, individuality, and unique story are the threshold to the transpersonal. Our individuality can become a portal into the beyond and a gateway to returning from the journey. When we integrate the “here and now” with the “beyond,” we gain access to a fuller understanding of life.
There’s a whisper that prompts us to explore beyond our individuality, beyond the ordinary. We hear this whisper in moments of ecstasy or agony, after great failure or successes. It’s a wise, ancient voice, one that tells us that “there is more to life than this.” It’s the voice of the collective unconscious, whispering to us in an arcane tongue.
What is ARKHÈ?
Arkhè is a ritual immersion into the world of archetypes — the universal patterns that shape our dreams, our stories, our choices, and ultimately our destiny.
Every masterful work of art, every far-reaching idea, every passion that goes beyond our limited life span, drinks from that world.
The word archetype itself is a map: Arkhè (origin, beginning) + Typos (form, pattern). We’re looking at what’s there before personality. Before biography. Before opinion.
C.G. Jung was the first to posit the existence of archetypes and present his conclusions to Western, “scientific” psychology.
His understanding of the transpersonal realm and the collective unconscious ushered in an era of studies of a dimension of our psyche that was relegated to mysticism and folklore: our collective unconscious, the land of myths and fables, legends and deities.
ARKHÈ is an embodied transpersonal journey.
We can study archetypes and the transpersonal—but the real access portal is through ritual and ceremony. In ARKHÈ, we go there together, in body, not just in mind.
“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.”
— C.G. Jung
The Journey
ARKHÈ is a six-day, five-night journey in the mountains of Andalusia, Spain.
We will co-create rituals that open the threshold between the ordinary and the archetypal world. We will embody archetypes - let them move through us, speak through us, reveal what they have to say.
The journey of ARKHÈ starts in the ordinary world, the Village. After navigating the transpersonal, we will be back in the Village: this is where every shamanic journey needs to land.
And yet, between leaving and returning, a lot will happen.
Temple nights. Oracles. Soul work. Land journeys. Embodied Jungian studies. Gods and goddesses, myths and legends. Ceremonies that do the deep work that words alone cannot.
Ultimately, we will listen to the pulsating mystery at the core of our group being.
Is this retreat for me?
Arkhè is for those who have already heard the call of the transpersonal and are ready to travel into it in an embodied way.
As a minimum requirement, you have completed ISTA Level 1, or an equivalent training that offers a solid, embodied grounding in boundaries, emotional processing, and holistic self-understanding. Similar programs will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
If you feel the call, fill in the application. We will help you discern whether this is the right offering for you, and the right time.
The archetypes are already shaping your life. They always have been.
The question is whether you will meet them consciously.
We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface but connected in the deep.
William James
What do previous participants say?
The retreat location
Hidden Paradise, Spain
An immersive experience
ARKHÈ happens in the Alpujarra region of Andalusia, in southern Spain - on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada, where Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths, and Arabs all left their mark.
Mythologically, Andalusia was the seat of the Pillars of Hercules, near modern Gibraltar. In Roman and Greek antiquity, these were considered a gateway to the unknown vastness that lay westward, into the Atlantic Ocean and the mysterious land of Atlantis.
Our venue is located on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada, at a mild altitude. It is blessed with fruit trees, pure water, nature views, and two beautiful group rooms. Accommodation is simple and comfortable. There are two natural swimming pools.
Arkhè is an immersive experience. Everything you need - accommodation, food, all materials - is provided on-site.
Retreat Fees:
Tuition:
Super Early Bird: € 870 (SOLD OUT)
Early Bird Price: € 970 (SOLD OUT)
Regular Price: € 1.170
Deposit:
Early bird Deposit €400
Regular €600
Venue Fee:
Shared Room: 500€
Single Room: Please get in touch with us regarding availability
If for some reason you become unable to attend, a €300 admin fee will be withheld and are non-refundable in any case. Once the 30 days before the event have passed, the total deposit of your ticket is non-refundable. If you cancel with less than 30 days before the start date of event, NO REFUNDS will be issued.
All bank transfer fees are the responsibility of the participant and not included in the tuition rate. These fees are also non-refundable.
What’s included:
All retreat sessions & training materials
Comfortable shared accommodation
Three nourishing meals per day
Tea, coffee, water, and fruits throughout the day
What’s not included:
Travel to and from the venue (shared shuttle or private transport available).
Travel Insurance.
Single room upgrade upon availability and extra charge. Please contact us.
Process of application
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Click the "Apply Now" button and follow the steps to pay the deposit.
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Once we receive your deposit, we will get back to you with payment confirmation and the application form.
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After you fill out the application form your spot is secured for you
About the facilitator
Raffaello Manacorda
I grew up in Rome, a beautiful, intense, chaotic city, surrounded by computers, science fiction, scooters, and electronic music. I had a loving family, yet my soul was restless. As a child, I played a nightly game with a magic word that stopped my thoughts, bringing moments of inner silence before sleep.
As a teenager, I discovered the immense, frightening, and delightful power of the Feminine. Bliss mixed with broken hearts, insecurities, and social awkwardness. I became involved in activism, felt a desire to change the world starting from my own life, and lived in communities where I learned new ways of relating, loving, and exploring sexuality. An inspiring novel introduced me to Tantra, and I began practicing in a spontaneous, unorganized way, channeling my sexual energy.
After a decade, a crisis pushed me toward change. I followed my intuition to Asia, where I met the teachers I had been unconsciously seeking. I found a Tantra school and dedicated myself fully to the study and practice of Tantra Yoga. After seven years, I created The Network of Love, a workshop on sexual polarity, jealousy, openness, and communication.
In 2016, after a deep spiritual crisis, I left traditional Tantra. Something vital was no longer aligned with my deepest values. After months of inner search, I met a woman who introduced me to ISTA, the International School of Temple Arts, which became my tribe: a horizontal community based on sovereignty, respect, responsibility, and transparency. I deepened my journey with sexual shamanism, became a facilitator and then lead facilitator, and helped create the ISTA Practitioner Training.
Around this time, people began asking for sessions and coaching, so I developed a program to support others in their spiritual, sexual, and emotional challenges. In 2019, I returned to academic studies and began a Ph.D. at Ubiquity University.
Today I teach, coach, give sessions, and study. It is a blessed, rich, and fulfilling life. Everything you find here comes from my direct experience, a lifelong quest with its failures and successes.
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About the organizer
Malachit Events
We believe that every individual has the potential to set out on a profound journey of self-discovery and growth…
Through our diverse range of workshops and retreats experiences, we invite you to explore the realms of shamanism, tantra, psychotherapy and other sacred practices, in group dynamics, igniting the spark of inner transformation and connection.
We're here to guide you on the path to personal awakening and empowerment.
With a team of expert facilitators and a deep reverence for ancient wisdom, we create safe and nurturing spaces where you can explore the depths of your being. By choosing from our range of retreats, you’ll gain transformative perspectives on yourself and emerge with a greater capacity to love and know yourself.
We are here to remind you that love is your true nature
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