Trance Connections Spiritual Retreat
Convento De São Francisco, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal
September 20–26, 2026
Step into the timeless beauty of the 17th-century Convento De São Francisco, nestled in Vila Franca do Campo on the island of São Miguel. This spiritual haven invites you to Reset, Recharge, Elevate, and Connect to the presence of divine energy. This is not merely a location—it is a vibration. A sacred sanctuary, pulsing gently with high-frequency prayer energy, tenderly cultivated to support the refinement of your trance mediumship. Here, you are held in divine stillness—a space where soul awakening continues in quiet ripples of remembrance and revelation.
This haven invites ongoing self-discovery, guiding you deeper into layered dimensions of your trance states and your sacred communion with spirit guides and with God. Within its embrace, each breath becomes a prayer, each moment a mirror—and you, the unfolding mystery in motion. There’s no rush, no noise—just pure presence inviting you to meet yourself more fully.
About the Convento De Sao Francisco
This spiritual retreat is for you to bathe in the beauty of the Convento De Sao Francisco, a 17th century monastery on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores. This incredible mesmerizing space radiates the energy of love and healing.
The Convento is in the parish of Vila Franco Do Campo, nestled right by Sao Miguel harbors, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and a small lagoon island. Restaurants, shops, grocery stores, ocean side cafes are all nearby. The space features large lounges, including a communal guest lounge. It has a swimming pool, inner peaceful courtyard, fire pit, garden and an orchard. It is filled with period furniture and contemporary paintings, large terraces and the music of fountains, all spiritual elements. There’s no place like it anywhere else in the Azores.
Our Retreat’s Culinary Experience
We are thrilled to share that our retreat will be catered by the exceptional team behind Glamazores, founded by the visionary Elemi of Glem Company.
Ellinie has a heartfelt message for each one of you:
“You will be nourished—not just through the food, but through the care, tradition, and soul that goes into every dish.” With a deep respect for cultural roots and a passion for holistic nourishment, Eleni will be offering traditional meals made with ingredients that honor both the body and spirit. And if the stars align, we may be lucky enough to witness a truly magical moment—a meal prepared directly in the heat of the lava grounds, cooked by the earth itself. Imagine that: food infused with the raw energy of nature.
Welcome to the Trance Connections Spiritual Retreat
A Soulful Immersion into Trance Mediumship
Step into sacred stillness and rediscover the radiant truth of who you are—a luminous spirit with boundless potential. The Trance Connections Spiritual Retreat is more than a course; it is an energetic homecoming and an invitation to dive into the depths of your spiritual nature.
What to Expect
- Trance Mediumship Deep Dives: Explore expanded states of awareness and activate your innate spiritual gifts in a safe, loving container.
- Sacred Silence & Shared Rituals: Nourish your inner being with contemplative meals and quiet reflection, allowing your spirit to speak.
- Soulful Communion: Engage with your spirit allies, receive divine guidance, and reconnect to the infinite essence of God within.
- Energetic Renewal: Every session is designed to gently clear, awaken, and elevate—balancing your body, mind, and soul.
- Heart-Centered Community: Be held in trust, presence, and profound love by fellow seekers walking the path beside you.
Workshop Highlights: Awakening Your Trance Mediumship Path
Step into a sacred space where the unseen becomes felt, and the wisdom of Spirit flows through you, the instrument.
Trance Healing
Connect to powerful spirit healing guides who works through your vibration to bring balance and restoration to self and others.
Trance Communication & Guidance
Receive and channel loving guidance from the spirit world, opening the doorway to deeper insight and clarity.
Trance Writing & Sound (Toning)
Explore creative trance states using written expression and vibrational sound to receive messages and shift energetic frequencies.
Angels, Ascended Masters, Mystics & Seers
Meet and commune with luminous beings who offer inspiration, wisdom, and support for your journey.
Private Sittings, Small Group, & Platform Work
Practice and refine your trance mediumship in a variety of intimate and groups settings, allowing Spirit to speak through you in ways that feel natural and true.
Spirit-Led Exploration of Your Unique Trance Expression
No two paths are alike—your trance expression is a phenomenon as unique as your fingerprint. Discover what makes your connection special.
Deepen, Refine & Alter Your Vibrational States
Learn techniques to move into deeper trance, refine your connection, and elevate your frequency to facilitate clearer spiritual communion and connections.
Inspired to Inspire
Let Spirit lead the way as you uncover new dimensions of your ability, expanding your practice in alignment with your soul’s calling.
What’s Included in Your Fee
Early Bird (by Feb 1, 2026): $1,995 CAD
Standard Rate After Feb 01 2026: $2,600 CAD
- Tuition: For immersive trance mediumship spiritual retreat.
- Accommodation: Shared, ensuite with private bathrooms.
- Regional breakfast: Enjoy a taste of local foods.
- Daily catered lunch: Spirit nourishing foods by Glamazores
- Four catered dinners: Other evenings free to explore local cuisine.
- Morning & afternoon tea breaks: Enjoy cakes and pastries to rest.
- Free Wi-Fi & Parking: Worry free of extra costs.
- Limited space: For the best experience we have limited participants.
Why Join?
This workshop is a portal to transformation. Guided by Rickie’s intuitive care and wisdom, you’ll soften into divine presence and return to your natural, spacious state of unity. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just hearing the call of spirit, each experience is curated to meet you where you are—and lift you higher.
Through trance journeys, sacred ceremony, and intentional energetic work, you’ll:
- Awaken your connection to spirit
- Deepen your trance mediumship practice
- Cultivate lasting shifts in your consciousness
Come as you are. Leave as your highest self, with awakened clarity, renewed vitality, and a heart wide open to the magic of spirit.
“Rickie’s nurturing presence gently cradles you in a sacred sanctuary, where the noise of the world fades and the veil between self and Spirit begins to dissolve. In this space of deep safety and reverence, you are invited to soften, surrender, and reconnect with the radiant essence of your soul—whole, divine, and eternal.”
Who Is This For?
A Sacred Invitation: Walking in the Light of Spirit
This retreat is for those whose hearts have stirred at the whisper of Spirit—for the curious seeker who feels something greater awaiting in the quiet, and for those already walking the profound path of trance mediumship. It is for anyone sensing the call to deepen their spiritual practice, to open further into stillness, and to trust the gentle unfolding of connection with the unseen.
If your eyes have landed here, Spirit has already extended the invitation. There is no coincidence, only alignment. This sacred gathering welcomes those new to the communion of meditative presence, and those who embody trance mediumship with seasoned devotion. All are welcomed into this sanctuary—empaths, intuitive, healers, and those walking between worlds.
Here, we move together in love, rooted in light and connection. We honor the brave and the tender, the familiar and the newly awakened. Wherever you are on your journey, know that you are held. The invitation stands. Will you answer?
Getting To Convento De São Francisco
1. Fly into Ponta Delgada (PDL), São Miguel, Azores.
- From Vancouver: Flights with WestJet, Azores Airlines, or Porter Airlines (1–2 stops), approx. 13–15 hours.
- From Toronto: Direct flights with Azores Airlines or TAP Portugal, approx. 6 hours.
- From the USA: Direct flights from Newark (EWR), Boston (BOS), and NYC (JFK) with United or Azores Airlines.
- From Europe: Direct flights from Lisbon, Porto, Frankfurt, Paris, London, Amsterdam, Brussels, Madrid, and more with Ryanair, TAP, Azores Airlines, and others
2. From Ponta Delgada Airport to the Convento De São Francisco:
- Address: Avenida da Liberdade, Rotunda dos Frades s/n, 9680-101 Vila Franca Do Campo, Portugal
- Transportation
- Taxi: ~22 minutes
- Bus: Line 315 to Vila Franca do Campo (~1h 58m)
- Rental car: Available at the airport for those who wish to explore the island
Insurance & Cancellation Policy
To protect against unforeseen circumstances, we strongly recommend all participants arrange separate travel insurance that includes coverage for cancellations, delays, and disruptions. This adds an extra layer of peace of mind and helps avoid last-minute complications.
- If you cancel, your insurance may help recover costs like course fees, travel, and accommodation.
- If we cancel the course, you’ll receive a full refund of the course fee, but we won’t be able to reimburse other expenses (e.g. flights or hotel bookings).
This policy helps safeguard your investment and ensures everyone is clear on expectations before the course begins.
Embark on a Sacred Journey Into The Heart of Spirit.
This is your time.
To move. To transform. To elevate. To Connect
You and Spirit — together.
Early Bird: Trance Connections Spiritual Retreat
September 20–26, 2026- Register today to save your spot!
- Platform: In-Person
- Price: Early Bird (by Feb 1, 2026): $1,995 CAD
- Standard Rate After Feb 01 2026: $2,600 CAD
This registration is final sale. Once you’ve registered, please know that we are saving a space just for you, and likely having to turn others away. For this reason we are unable to offer refunds or carry-overs. We also reserve the right to decline reservations. Video recording is prohibited during session. This workshop/event is for adults only. Thank you for your understanding.
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