If you’ve been craving a sense of renewal, of more clarity and confidence; to reconnect with your recovery and other women in recovery, the Expand Beyond Recovery House of Light Mountain Retreat was created for you!

A retreat where seeking beauty, adventure, connection and the energy of intentional healing and expansion comes alive.

I invite you to join us in what I KNOW, will be an amazing group of recovering women...in the magnificent mountains of Southern Spain, expanding beyond recovery!

The Location: House of Light, Alpujarra Mountains

Nestled in Southern Spain between Granada and Málaga and overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, House of Light is a nature-based, Moorish-inspired retreat centre known for its healing energy, breathtaking landscapes, and deeply nurturing design.

This magical property offers:

• Panoramic views that spark wonder and a sense of connection to the natural world

• Peaceful meditation nooks, gardens, and sacred spaces

• A rooftop salt water pool to cool off in, with a shaded lounge area

• Beautifully crafted architecture designed to promote grounding, openness, and connection

• Shared and private rooms in the Main House, Upper House and Yurts

The Program: An 8-Night/7-Day Immersion

The Expand Beyond Recovery House of Light Mountain Retreat is designed to help you reconnect with your heart, nourish your body, ignite creativity and adventure, and expand your recovery in a supportive, inspiring environment.

Your all-inclusive experience includes:

• Daily Meditation + Grounding Rituals + Movement

• Evening Sharing Circles

• Photography & Portrait Offerings

• Expand Beyond Recovery Workshop + 1:1 Coaching opportunities

• Creative Mindfulness + Art Exploration

• Mountain + River Hikes

• A special Excursion day and other local activities and cultural experiences

• Massage Therapy + Bodywork (Optional, additional fees apply)

• Most importantly...time and space. Solo-wandering around the gorgeous property; lying in one of the cozy hammocks and staring up at the sky; for Siesta (we are in Spain after all), and for simply "being", whatever that looks like for you!

The Food: Nourishing, Chef-Created Meals

Food is an essential part of the healing experience at House of Light. You’ll enjoy delicious, vibrant and organic vegetarian meals - breakfast, lunch, and dinner -nourishing your body while delighting your senses.

NEW Retreat Add-on!

Expand Beyond Recovery Post-Retreat Integration Program features:

• Keep your peace and connection to yourself with the Embodied Calm 2027 Meditation Series (5-day meditation Sharecast with lifetime access);

• Stay connected and in retreat group energy with a Post-Retreat Sharing & Integration Circle (on Zoom and scheduled to be inclusive to all participants); a guided session to reflect, journal and share on the joy, the adventure, the lessons and what comes next;

• 1:1 Post-Retreat Coaching session with Payton (on Zoom) - meant to help you create resonance with all you experienced and learned on retreat and plant it in your every day life.

  Special price available with your retreat registration (price increases post-retreat).

A Retreat With Purpose

A portion of the proceeds from the Expand Beyond Recovery House of Light Retreat will be donated to the SHE RECOVERS® Foundation, supporting their mission to redefine recovery, inspire hope, end stigma, and empower women and non-binary individuals who identify with women's communities in or seeking recovery.

The Expand Beyond Recovery House of Light Mountain Retreat, Spain is for women recovering in any or all areas of their lives. Out of respect for those in recovery from substances, this retreat is a sober experience, no alcohol or drugs are permitted on the premises.   

For more information and questions, please email payton@paytonkennedy.com or text 613.868.9847 to set up a retreat discovery call!

All prices are in US dollars.

PLEASE confirm your retreat dates in your calendar before you book. All payments are strictly non-refundable, no exceptions can be made.  

We accept direct debit and credit card payments.

Your initial, non-refundable deposit is $500.

A two-payment auto-bill plan is in place for the balance of your retreat payment. Additional interim or full payments can be made at anytime.

• If you cancel before Dec 4/26, 50% of your deposit may be held and transferred to a future retreat within a one-year period.

• If you cancel AFTER December 4/26 and before March 4/27, 50% of your first payment (only) may be held and transferred to a future retreat within a one-year period.

• If you cancel after March 4/27, no transfer will be permitted.

By registering for this retreat and paying your deposit, YOU AGREE to the above Retreat Policies and our Terms & Conditions.

The Expand Beyond Recovery House of Light Mountain Retreat, Spain is for women recovering in any or all areas of their lives. Out of respect for those in recovery from substances, this retreat is a sober experience, no alcohol or drugs are permitted on the premises or to be consumed offsite during group activities or excursions.

For more information and questions, please email payton@paytonkennedy.com or text 613.868.9847 to set up a call.

Thank you for your kind attention and adherence to our policies.

Payton Kennedy, CPRC, RYT, SRDC

Founder, Expand Beyond Recovery, Lead Facilitator

Payton Kennedy is a grateful, sober women and the founder of Expand Beyond Recovery, a program for recovering women featuring embodiment & movement, curated & original content, and group and 1:1 coaching.

Payton is a certified Life & Professional Recovery Coach, a SHE RECOVERS® Coach, and a certified Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher. She is also a Dancing Mindfulness Facilitator (Institute for Creative Mindfulness) and creator of SHE RECOVERS Dance, a guided movement experience promoting self-awareness, body positivity, freedom, joy, and empowerment. Payton is currently studying 5 Animal Qigong Teacher Training with White Tiger Qigong.  .

Payton's signature offerings include in-person retreats (since 2018), the online Empowered (Word of the Year) program and the Embodied Book Club. She also works with and volunteers for the SHE RECOVERS Foundation, an organization with legal charitable status in both the US and Canada, providing resources and community for women recovering from all of life's challenges.

"My mission is to help women embrace their unique lived experiences and cultivate a resilient, joyful, embodied and expansive life, no matter what they are recovering from." 

Annie Boudreau, Annie Bananie Photography

Retreat Photographer & Facilitator

Annie’s path has woven through yoga, world travel, and years behind the lens—each chapter deepening her connection to healing, creativity, and community. As a portrait and event photographer, Annie is drawn to capturing authenticity. Her work with women is especially close to her heart: helping them see themselves with tenderness and strength, often in ways that transcend the self-critical lens we carry inside.

On a journey of recovery from anxiety, co-dependency and low self-worth, Annie knows how powerful it can be to feel seen. Photography, for her, is a tool for reflection and self-remembrance—a way to rediscover the spark in someone’s eyes and to offer back a mirror that says: you are worthy. She brings this belief into every project she joins, offering a presence that is gentle, joyful, and deeply affirming. Annie's photography offerings on an Expand Beyond Recovery retreat is an invitation to be seen, held, and celebrated just as you are.

We are all thrilled to share space with you, support and guide you into an expanded version of your recovery and healing!

Q. I've never been on a "recovery retreat". What can I expect?

A. An intentionally curated experience that includes both rest from your busy life and a reset or reaffirmation of your recovery (no matter what it is that you are recovering from). Connection is paramount on this journey...spending time with women who are on a similar path and yet unique in experience, is inspiring and impactful. A retreat can be a time when you create space for healing, for reflection and for envisioning what is next. It can also be a time to reconnect to yourself, practice deep rest and /or embrace adventure. Every retreat is different and there is no right way to do one! If you come with an open mind and open heart, yours will be exactly what you need! 

 Q. What will the travel be like to the retreat venue?

A. Our private shuttle service will pick up guests from (and return them to) the Málaga airport which is about a 2-hour journey (a visually stunning drive along the coast of Spain). For maximum efficiency, we ask that book a flight that lands in Malaga by no later than 1PM. You also might want to consider coming in a day or two earlier to either settle after traveling or do a little sight-seeing in Málaga. We have an amazing little hotel and area that we recommend, two blocks from the ocean with plenty of restaurants and shopping, all within walking distance.

We will ask that you book your departing flight home AFTER 12 noon. If you must book an earlier flight out, additional fees may apply for your transport.

Our check-in time is 3PM on Friday. Our first afternoon and evening at House of Light will be designated for resting from travel, being nourished by the Chef team, and getting to know each other.

On departure day, our shuttle will leave House of Light in the morning, bringing the group to the Malaga airport together for first flights out. The drive to and from House of Light is about an hour and a half each way.

Starting in 2026, travelers from the US and Canada will need  to obtain a Europe Travel Information and Authorization before entering the EU. It is a simple process and the cost is approx. 7 Euros. We will provide detailed information around travel, ground transportation and the documents you'll need well in advance.

Q. What will the weather be like at this time of year?

A. Early June brings lots of sun and warm temperatures in Southern Spain. The average daily temperatures in early June range from highs of around 80°F (27°C) to lows of around 60° (15°C). Mid-day is the hottest but the temperatures cool at night, offering a welcome respite from daytime heat. We have designed our schedule to take advantage of the cooler morning temperatures for movement and have included siesta and pool time for the afternoons when the sun is at its peak.

The Alpujarra Mountain range is desert-like and dry with fragrant plants and bushes including lavender, rosemary and sage.

Q. What do I need to bring with me? Will you provide a packing list?

A. Yes, we will provide a packing list and complete Retreat Guide a few months out from our arrival date so you can plan and pack accordingly.

Q. Do you recommend travel or trip cancellation insurance? 

A. Please purchase travel and health insurance. Trip cancellation insurance for a bigger trip like this is smart! Life happens, please protect your investment and yourself while traveling. Think of it as self-care. :)

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