Retreats & Events
Why In-Person Retreats Matter
Technology is a fantastic tool and allows us to connect with people around the world, but some things are best learned through direct experience.
Much of what I teach is practical and easier to understand when demonstrated in person, with the opportunity to ask questions, receive guidance and experience concepts for yourself.
Retreats also bring together like-minded people from diverse backgrounds. Some of the most valuable insights come from conversations and shared experiences that never make it onto social media or the internet. I learn from participants as much as they learn from me.
Human connection is vital, hands-on learning and real-world experience are difficult to replicate online.
Sometimes you just ‘have to be there’
Location for Sept & Oct 2026
Nestled in the foothills of the French Pyrenees near the Spanish border, our retreat venue is surrounded by mountains, forests, rivers, waterfalls and natural hot springs. This peaceful and largely unspoilt region offers clean air, dark skies, stunning scenery and abundant opportunities to reconnect with nature.
5 Elements Quantum Biology Retreat
5th–12th September 2026
Host: Dr Sara Pugh
Guest Expert: Olle Kitson – International nnEMF Educator and Environmental Health Advocate
Overview
This immersive retreat explores health and human performance through the lens of modern Quantum Biology and the Western Five Elements: Light, Water, Earth, Magnetism and Aether.
Drawing inspiration from both ancient wisdom and contemporary science, participants will discover how these fundamental forces influence energy production, adaptation, resilience and wellbeing. The focus is practical, experiential and evidence-informed, encouraging curiosity rather than dogma.
What You’ll Learn & Experience
- Quantum Biology and mitochondrial health
- Circadian rhythms and light biology
- Water, hydration and structured water concepts
- Magnetism, EMFs and the modern environment
- Nutrition, ketosis and metabolic flexibility
- Nature immersion and cold-water exposure
- Consciousness, meditation and awareness practices
- Eastern and Western perspectives on the Five Elements
Highlights
- Sunrise movement, meditation and nature connection
- Collection and drinking of natural spring water
- River immersion and optional waterfall adventures
- Visits to local markets and food education sessions
- Practical applications of Quantum Biology
- Understanding redox, charge, Qi and life force concepts
- Learning from nnEMF expert Olle Kitson
- Understanding the impact of electromagnetic fields and modern technology on health and performance
- Practical strategies for reducing unnecessary electromagnetic exposure
- Visits to sacred sites in the Pyrenees
- Development of a personalised health action plan
- Connection with a supportive community of like-minded individuals
Who It’s For
This retreat is suitable for anyone interested in health optimisation, longevity, performance, resilience and understanding the relationship between humans, animals, plants and the natural environment.
What You’ll Leave With
- A practical understanding of Quantum Biology
- Personalised strategies for improving health and performance
- Tools for optimising light, water and environmental exposures
- Greater awareness of circadian health and recovery
- A clear action plan to implement at home
Guiding Principles
- Keep it simple but scientific
- Experience before belief
- Test, don’t assume
- Learn from nature
- Come with an open mind
- Support one another
- Be kind to yourself and others
- Expect the unexpected
What Makes This Retreat Unique?
This retreat is a direct experience in a carefully chosen high energy, implosive natural environment with a small group of 20- 25 participants.
Both Western and Chinese Five Element traditions recognise that these environments support balance, vitality and healing and this is in agreement with modern scientific understanding of nature and human biology. Many participants find that being immersed in such a location leads to greater clarity, deeper insights, faster learning and unexpected “eureka moments”, and even downloads and lucid dreams.
Hybrid Quantum Biology Retreats
Quantum Biology, Biofield Science & Consciousness Retreat
29th August–5th September 2026
Hosts: Dr Sara Pugh & Tino Barber (Fluent in English, Spanish and German)
Overview
Join us in the French Pyrenees for an immersive exploration of Quantum Biology, Biofield Science, Plasma, Aether, Consciousness, Breathwork, Light, Water, Magnetism, the Electric Universe, Five Elements Theory and Polarity Therapy.
Blending modern science, ancient wisdom and direct experience, this retreat is designed to make complex concepts practical, accessible and relevant to everyday life.
Suitable for all levels, including non-academics and citizen scientists, our focus is on making science interesting, understandable and applicable to everyday life.
What You'll Learn & Experience
- Plasma and the nature of the universe
- Biofield science and energy medicine
- Consciousness, coherence and perception
- Breathwork and altered states
- Polarity Therapy principles and practice
- Circadian health and environmental biology
- Nature immersion and grounding
- Practical applications of emerging science
Highlights
- Understanding plasma, wave mechanics and fractal principles in simple, practical terms
- Biofield assessments including aura imaging, cold plasma and Bio-Well technology
- Quantaphi plasma sessions
- Hands-on Polarity Therapy practice
- Agnihotra sunrise and sunset fire ceremonies
- Nature immersion and outdoor cold plunges
- Sacred site visits and mountain walks
- Natural spring water collection
- Exploration of local French markets and seasonal cuisine
- Consciousness, coherence and perception practices
Who It’s For
This retreat is suitable for anyone interested in health optimisation, consciousness, personal development, energy medicine, spirituality or gaining a deeper understanding of the natural world.
What You’ll Leave With
- Practical tools for improving health and resilience
- Greater understanding of consciousness and perception
- Experience with biofield and energy-based practices
- New perspectives on the relationship between science and spirituality
- A deeper connection with nature and self
- Increased awareness of how energy, environment and perception influence wellbeing
What Makes This Retreat Unique
This retreat combines Quantum Biology, Biofield Science, Plasma Physics, Consciousness Studies, Polarity Therapy and nature immersion into a practical and accessible experience. Participants are encouraged to explore ideas through direct experience, observation and curiosity rather than belief alone.
Ready to Join Us?
Experience a week of learning, exploration and personal discovery in one of the most beautiful and energetically rich regions of Europe.
Download the brochure for full retreat details, accommodation information and itinerary.
Quantum Chinese Medicine Retreat – The Five Elements Experience
Hosts: Dr Sara Pugh & Nancy Wong
(Fluent in English, Dutch and Chinese)
Overview
A unique retreat combining Traditional Chinese Medicine, Daoist movement practices, therapeutic cooking, nature immersion and modern Quantum Biology.
Participants will explore how ancient Eastern health systems and contemporary scientific insights can work alongside one another to support vitality, resilience and wellbeing.
Balance is everything—yin and yang. This retreat bridges Eastern wisdom and Western science, combining the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi cultivation and the Five Elements with modern insights into health, energy and human performance to create a practical and balanced approach to health and wellbeing.
What You’ll Learn & Experience
- Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Five Elements
- Daoist health and longevity principles
- Tai Ji Tren, Tai Ji Wu and Tai Ji Gong
- Therapeutic cooking and TCM nutrition
- Quantum Biology, biochemistry, mitochondria and energy production
- Nature immersion and circadian health
- Personalised nutrition and lifestyle strategies
Highlights
- Daily movement and Qi cultivation practices
- Therapeutic cooking workshops with Nancy Wong
- Learning food energetics and constitutional nutrition
- Understanding organ-meridian relationships
- Discovering which foods best support your Heart, Spleen, Lung, Kidney and Liver systems
- Mountain walks and waterfall excursions
- Visits to sacred natural sites
- Quantum Biology education sessions
- Personalised Five Element health insights
- Nature immersion, grounding and connection with natural rhythms
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Who It’s For
This retreat is suitable for anyone interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Quantum Biology, therapeutic cooking, movement, longevity, energy cultivation and holistic approaches to health and wellbeing.
What You’ll Leave With
- A deeper understanding of your constitution and health patterns
- Practical TCM nutrition knowledge
- Simple therapeutic recipes and cooking skills
- Daily movement and breathing practices
- Greater awareness of how light, food, nature and lifestyle influence health
- A personalised action plan for health and wellbeing
East Meets West
Participants will explore both the Chinese Five Elements and Western Five Elements traditions. Rather than blending the systems together, we honour the unique philosophy and purpose of each while exploring how modern scientific discoveries may help us better understand and appreciate these ancient teachings.
This approach allows participants to gain insight from both Eastern and Western perspectives while respecting the integrity of each tradition.
What Makes This Retreat Unique
This unique combination is rarely found in a single retreat, bringing together Traditional Chinese Medicine, therapeutic cooking, Daoist movement, nature immersion, Quantum Biology and modern health concepts in a way you are unlikely to experience anywhere else.
Whether you are looking to improve your health, deepen your understanding of TCM, cultivate more energy and vitality, or simply reconnect with nature and yourself, this retreat offers practical tools and experiences that can be applied long after the week has ended.
Ready to Join Us?
Download the brochure for full retreat details, accommodation information and itinerary.