MEET YOUR
SHADOW
IN ICELAND
THIS WINTER,
WE INVITE
YOU TO JOIN
A ONE-TIME
ADVENTURE.
JOIN US WHERE
SHADOW
MEETS NATURE–
–where the darkness leaves us with short days and long nights when the dawn, twilight, and dusk transition us from one phase of self-inquiry to the next.
The Icelandic winter is rugged and untamed, without regard for human comfort. Like inner work, nature jolts us from an ego-centered experience to understanding just how small we are without notice. For this reason, for the first time, Bea and Uranio have selected a location that will reflect the inner work process of unveiling our shadows. They invite students who are committed to deep inner work to meet us there and get to work.
Over an in-depth 7-day inner work retreat that will blend teaching and nature excursions, they will use the elements of the Icelandic landscape to inform our collective reflections, communion, and confrontations with the Enneagram types’ shadows. Bea and Uranio will facilitate in-depth shadow work for a select group of students who are committed to the growth process.
WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU SIGN UP?
The Enneagram reveals our deepest-kept shadows, blindspots that our ego fights to protect, shadows that only our truest selves can bring to light. Any serious student of the Enneagram knows that it goes far beyond typology–it is a tool for growth and expansion. By exposing the aspects of our personalities and egos that we are unable to see, the Enneagram allows us to push our boundaries beyond our limitations.
A 7-DAY INTENSIVE RETREAT, OFFERED ONE-TIME ONLY
Students will embark on an exclusive experience that goes beyond the shallow blindspots of type. It takes the next level–that of collective shadow and the shadows that the symbol guides us to face. They will be guided by expert instructors, Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes.
PRIVATE GUIDED EXCURSIONS TO SOME OF ICELAND’S MOST ICONIC SITES
The retreat will include 3 days out of 7 of fully guided nature excursions. Students will visit the famous Icelandic landscape with both Bea and Uranio as teaching guides and Icelandic guides who are experts on the history of the landscapes themselves.
TRANSPORTATION FROM REYkJAVíK TO ALL EXCURSIONS AND LODGING
Transportation will be covered from December 1st through December 7th. Students will be responsible for their transportation from the airport to Reykjavík at the beginning of their trip and the ride from Reykjavík to the airport. All trips from Reykjavík to the lodging, from lodging to our excursion sites, throughout the excursion days (including special vehicles that are designed to cross deep glacial rivers), and the trip back to Reykjavík from the retreat center.
8-NIGHTS OF ACCOMMODATIONS IN ICELAND, FROM YOUR ARRIVAL TO DEPARTURE DATES
On the day of their arrival, students will have accommodations in Reykjavík before traveling to the retreat’s “home base” where they will have accommodations included in a private lodge in remote Iceland.
FRESH, LOCAL MEALS THROUGHOUT ALL COURSE DATES
Students will receive local meals with options for diet restrictions. Iceland is known for its fresh ingredients and unique dishes, which we will experience both inside the lodge residence and as we explore.
THE ITINERARY
DAY 0
NOV. 30 - ARRIVAL
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On this day, students will arrive in Iceland from their respective locations. Due to the global group, students will arrive from various locations at different flight times. We have reservations at a hotel in Reykjavík for the night before we get picked up the following day.
Students will have the day to explore the city of Reykjavík at their leisure.
It is mandatory that students arrive on this day, regardless of time.
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Students will be responsible for their flights and transportation from the Keflavík Airport to The Exeter Hotel in Reykjavík at (12, Tryggvagata, 101 Reykjavík) where their hotel rooms will be ready for them to check in after 2:00 pm local time.
The airport is about a 45-minute drive to Reykjavík. There is no train system, but there are several options–from a bus that leaves every hour to taxi and chauffeur services. While renting a car is popular in Iceland, please DO NOT do so, as your transportation will be fully covered for the full duration of the trip, with the exception of the airport to/from Reykjavík.
Reykjavík, capitol of Iceland, Getty Images
DAY 1
DEC. 1 - THE ADVENTURE BEGINS: GROWING PAINS
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Today, we will kick off our retreat with an excursion to the famous Golden Circle. We will see the beautiful Þingvellir National Park, where tectonic plates are pulling Iceland apart, quite literally making Iceland grow one inch per year. Much like the inner growth process pulls us in new directions, we will see the “stretch marks” of Iceland in this excursion.
Afterward, we will make our way to the nearby Friðheimar Tomato Greenhouse where we will have a delicious lunch right amongst all the plants in the tomato greenhouse–a truly unique experience! After lunch, we will also visit the Gulfoss Waterfalls, a powerful and untamed natural feature of Iceland.
That evening, we will arrive at our “home base.” Fingers crossed we are treated to the northern lights!
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The group will be picked up at the hotel lobby by our excursion guides who will take us from the familiarity of an urban environment into the depths of Iceland.
Students should plan to wear comfortable hiking shoes and warm winter clothing. We will provide packing guides upon registration.
Students should plan to have breakfast at Hotel Exeter before our departure. We will have lunch at the beautiful Friðheimar Tomato Greenhouse and will head to our final accommodations for the week, where we will also have dinner.
Gullfoss Falls, The Golden Circle, Sara Winter,
DAY 2 - 3
DEC. 2 - 3 - ON-SITE INNER WORK & TEACHING
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Today, we will stay at our home base for a full day of teaching and facilitation. We dive into shadow work after yesterday’s incredible sights and powerful parallels to inner work.
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All meals will be on-site. Students should dress comfortably and expect a day of deep work and looking within.
Our home base and retreat center, Hella Iceland
DAY 4
DEC. 4 - OFF THE BEATEN PATH
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Today, we truly go off the beaten path going into Þórsmörk in the highlands.
This isolated and remote area of Iceland is untouched and thus its beauty is preserved. We will use customized jeeps that enable us to cross deep glacial rivers and handle nearly any terrain.
We will head to one of the outlet glaciers of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano. We will also explore Stakkholtsgjá canyon and make our way deep into Þórsmörk, a nature reserve in the southern Icelandic Highlands, nestled between the Mýrdalsjökull, Eyjafjallajökull and Tindfjallajökull glaciers.
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This will be a day of deep introspection. Students should plan for rugged terrain and to be dressed accordingly. Guides and special vehicles will be available for this day.
A view of the Þórsmörk Highlands from above
DAY 5 - 6
DEC. 5 - 6 - ON-SITE INNER WORK & TEACHING
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Today, we will stay at our home base for a full day of teaching and facilitation. We dive into shadow work after yesterday’s incredible sights and powerful parallels to inner work.
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All meals will be on-site. Students should dress comfortably and expect a day of deep work and looking within.
Another view of the retreat center in Hella
DAY 7
DEC. 7 - CLOSING THE CIRCLE
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Today, we will surround ourselves with volcanic formations. We venture to the “Center of the Earth” to one of Iceland’s longest lava tunnels, which has formed a deep cavern that we will explore. This is one of the longest lava tubes in Iceland and a must-see Iceland spot. Here we will explore the depths of this colorful lava tunnel. You will witness the inner workings of a volcanic eruption from 5200 years ago.
Afterward, we will take a short hike to the newest lava field in Iceland at the dormant volcano, Geldingadalur. We will walk around the lava field learning all about the 2021 and 2022 eruptions in the area. With this, we go backward in time as we see a brand new lava field that has not yet created a tunnel.
We’ll end the day with some more wonderful sights in the peninsula before returning to Reykjavík for one last night in the city.
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The most important thing for this excursion will be to dress warmly and with hiking shoes, as with the other excursions.
The Lava Tunnel in the Reykjanes Peninsula
DAY 8
DEC. 8 - DEPARTURE
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On departure day, all students choose their own flights and departure times to go home.
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Breakfast will be provided at the hotel in Reykjavík. Students will check out of the hotel and choose their own departure times.
Please note, we will arrive back in Reykjavík the night before so you can leave at any time.
A view of Iceland from an airplane flight
HOW DOES PRICING WORK ?
Tuition, private excursion admissions, all meals, and transportation are included in a baseline price. The only variable across student registrations is lodging. We have five options to pick from as detailed below under Lodging Options.
Private room options range from $6250 (for a private room and bathroom with a queen bed) to $5875 (for a private room and bathroom with a single twin-sized bed).
Shared room options are $5525 for either a single twin-sized bed in a shared loft or single twin-sized bed in a shared bedroom. Both of these options include a shared bathroom with up to 4 people.
YOUR STAY
During our time in Iceland, we will begin and end in Reykjavík. But the retreat will primarily take place in a remote, private center in the Southern Region of Iceland.
It is surrounded by mountains in the distance and will be in close proximity to some of the sites of our excursions. If Mother Nature blesses us with the aurora, we will be in a great location to enjoy the phenomenon.
We will refer to this as our “home base” for the duration of the retreat.
LODGING OPTIONS
PRIVATE ROOMS
We offer three private-room options, each with one private bathroom.
Queen bed
European double bed: joined twin beds that can be separated upon request.
Single, twin-sized bed
queen bed
SOLD OUT
Private room with a queen bed and a private bathroom.
This accommodations option is currently sold out. Please visit our other options.
European-style double BEDs-
SOLD OUT
Private room with a European-style double bed (two joined twin mattresses). These can be separated upon request.
SINGLE TWIN BED-
SOLD OUT
Private room with a single, twin-sized bed, and a private bathroom.
shared Cottage
Up to four guests share a cottage with one bedroom (two single twin-sized beds) and one loft space (two single twin-sized beds), and one shared bathroom. Single twin-sized beds will be separate but can be joined upon request. If you would like to share with a specific guest, please send an email to hello@cpenneagram.com.
This accommodations option is currently sold out. Please visit our other options.
SHARED LOFT
SOLD OUT
Loft space with two twin-sized single beds that will be separated unless otherwise specified. There are stairs leading up to the loft space.
SHARED ROOM
Private room with two single, twin-sized beds that will be separated unless otherwise specified. Bedrooms are closed spaces on the ground floor of the cottage.
This accommodations option is currently sold out. Please visit our other options.
excursions
This event will require some mild physical activity (such as hiking) during nature excursions and participants must be comfortable with these activities. This event purchase does not include air travel, travel to and from the airport, or travel insurance.
All purchases must agree to the Refund Policy before purchase. This event is refundable through April 30, 2023 minus a 5% fee.
After April 30th, if a student requests a refund, CP Enneagram Academy will hold 50% of the purchase amount as credit for future events and products. The remaining 50% will be held by CP Enneagram Academy and is non-refundable and cannot be used as credit. Read our purchase policy here.