Softening Into Stillness
No inbox calling your name.
No one needing you.
No pressure to keep going when your body wants to rest.
Just you.
A quiet mountain retreat.
Time to breathe.
At Casa Surrender in the mountains and forest of southern Spain, the air feels different.
You wake up to trees, birds, and a kind of silence that lets your shoulders drop without you trying.
The perfect in-between season time to
put down the weight you have been carrying
listen to what your heart has been trying to say
clear old emotions sitting under the surface
get extra clear on what your next season looks and feels like
There will be evenings by the wood burner, deeply nourishing food, and soft blankets.
Gentle movement to bring you back into your body. Time Line Therapy® practices that help you release what no longer serves you.
Deep rest so your nervous system can prepare for spring energy.
You come here to remember who you are underneath the noise.
Calm. Clear. Steady inside.
A real pause, not a quick break that leaves you just as tired.
You want space to breathe.
Space to think.
Space to listen to yourself again.
A space to reset before you step into a fresh season.
You may feel:
tired from holding so much for so long
overwhelmed on the inside, even when your life looks fine on the outside
ready to let go of emotions or thoughts that keep circling
hungry for clarity about your next chapter
aware that your nervous system needs care, not more pushing
You want to feel calm in your body.
You want to clear what’s heavy.
You want to reconnect with the part of you that leads with strength instead of stress.
Thursday 26th March to Sunday, 29th March 2026
Arrive from 2pm Thursday afternoon, depart 10am Sunday morning
Venue:
Casa Surrender, a peaceful mountain hideaway in the hills of Cómpeta, Spain
Nearest Airport:
Málaga (AGP)
Group Size:
A small, intimate group of up to 10 women
We keep the group intentionally small, so you feel seen, safe and supported.
Perfect For:
Women who want calm, clarity, emotional release and a deep winter to spring reset
Coaches, leaders and helping professionals
Women curious about Time Line Therapy®
New or existing Time Line Therapy® Practitioners who want to deepen their practice and personal work
Retreat Focus:
Softening. Letting go. Emotional release.
Stillness. Somatic practices.
Time Line Therapy® integration.
Nourishment. Rest. Clarity for your next season.
Quiet space is sacred here. You always have a place where you can rest alone, journal, walk or simply be.
Room Options
You can choose:
• Single Occupancy for your own private sanctuary. (6 places)
• Twin Premium Cabin (Shared) for a warm, cosy experience close to nature. (6 places)
Investment
£1497.00
Instalment options are available.
Want to talk it through?
If you feel the pull but want to check the retreat is right for you, you can book a short 15-minute clarity call.
It’s simple and pressure-free.
Can’t make these dates?
Send a message to team@jojoellis.com to join the waitlist for future retreats.
This retreat is a supportive wellbeing experience designed for personal growth, nervous system settling and gentle emotional release. It is not therapy or a substitute for medical or mental health treatment.
If you are currently in crisis, navigating acute trauma, or receiving care for significant mental health conditions, this retreat may not be the right environment at this time.
If you are unsure, please reach out and we can explore together whether this retreat is suitable and safe for where you are now.
a woman who wants a deep, gentle reset
a coach or leader who wants to strengthen her inner world
someone curious about Time Line Therapy® and wants to experience it in a safe, nurturing space
someone curious about becoming a Time Line Therapy® Practitioner and wants to feel the work first
a Time Line Therapy® Practitioner who wants to integrate your skills and take your own personal work deeper
You don’t need any experience.
Just a willingness to slow down and let go.
You leave lighter, steadier, and clearer about who you are becoming.
This retreat is not for everyone...
It matters to us that the space feels safe, calm and supportive for every woman who joins.
This retreat may not be for you if
You want a loud, high-energy retreat
You want quick fixes without doing any inner work
You want deep therapy, trauma processing or crisis support
You feel you will struggle to slow down or switch off from your phone
You prefer a busy schedule with lots of activity
You feel uncomfortable with quiet, reflection or stillness
You want heavy emotional catharsis or dramatic breakthroughs
You want a holiday rather than a reset
The Surrender Retreat asks for presence.
It asks for honesty with yourself.
It asks for a gentle willingness to soften and let go.
If this does not feel right for you, that is perfect.
If it does, you will feel held, nourished and supported from the moment you arrive.
And, if you want more adventure, movement and activity, the Woman of Influence The Greatness Adventure Retreat, in July may be a better fit.
That retreat focuses on fun, exploration and shared experiences. Perfect if you want a lively, outward-facing week instead of a still, inward one.
This Surrender Retreat is for women who want softness, stillness and emotional release.
A quieter, more nourishing reset.
The retreat blends gentle movement, somatic practices, and Time Line Therapy®. Everything is designed to help you soften and settle as you move out of winter energy and into a lighter spring rhythm.
Across the three days, you will experience:
A soothing sound bath to settle your mind and open your body to change.
Tai chi and yoga to ease tension and bring you back into your centre.
Spaces to release old emotions, soften old stories, and reconnect with your deeper inner resources.
Cacao. Firelight. Journaling.
Softening Into Spring – The Spring Reset Workbook
A gentle guide to help you move into the new season with more clarity, ease and momentum, alongside your Touch of Stillness pack in your room.
Moments designed to help your heart open and your nervous system relax.
Warm, grounding meals cooked with care so your body feels supported.
Space to sleep, think, dream and settle.
Time without demands or noise.
Time to connect with other women who want softness and depth too.
Nothing is rushed.
Nothing is loud.
Everything works together to help you return to yourself with calm, clarity and a clean emotional slate.
Free time is exactly that. You can nap, wander, journal, sit in the spring sun, or do nothing at all without feeling obligated to join a group activity.
Casa Surrender is held in the forested mountains of Cómpeta. Silence, birdsong, soft light, and fresh air support your body to settle.
This retreat offers wellbeing, regulation and internal alignment. It is not therapy and is not intended for acute trauma processing. If you are unsure whether this is right for you, we can explore together.
Feel your body exhale? This is your moment to say yes.
Choose the space that supports the season you are stepping into.
Time Line Therapy® is the most powerful tool I have used in the last sixteen years.
It works with the unconscious mind to release old emotions, soften unhelpful patterns and create fundamental shifts from the inside out.
It’s especially powerful in the winter to spring transition, when your system is ready to let go and open to new choices.
On this retreat, we use TLT in a gentle, supportive way.
This is not a certification course.
It is simply space to work with your inner world in a way that feels safe, grounded and deeply nurturing.
You will have the opportunity to:
release emotions that have been sitting under the surface
let go of looping thoughts and old stories
soften patterns that keep you stuck or overwhelmed
connect with your deeper wisdom
create space for new thinking, new choices and new clarity
If you are curious about becoming a Time Line Therapy® Practitioner, this retreat gives you a real experience of the work before stepping into formal training.
If you are already a Practitioner, this is a beautiful chance to integrate your skills, deepen your confidence and work on your own personal breakthroughs in a held environment.
Time Line Therapy® is woven into the retreat because letting go becomes easier when your body feels calm, your mind feels spacious, and your nervous system feels safe.
This retreat gives you exactly that.
If you are considering joining the 2026 Time Line Therapy® Practitioner Training, this retreat is a beautiful stepping stone.
You get to experience the work in your body first, so you arrive at the training clear, steady and ready.
Casa Surrender sits quietly in the hills of Cómpeta - a beautiful white washed village (pueblo blanco) in Southern Spain.
The peaceful mountain hideaway, surrounded by trees, birdsong, and a wide-open sky.
The moment you arrive, the energy shifts.
You breathe deeper.
Your shoulders soften.
Your mind slows down without you trying.
There are cosy cabins, simple twin rooms and beautiful outdoor spaces.
You will find:
a yoga deck that looks out into the forest
cosy indoor spaces for reflection and circle work.
nooks and quiet corners to read, journal or just be
a pool area with mountain views
peaceful walking paths right outside the house
silence that settles your whole system
Each room is different. Some are rustic. Some are more modern. All are warm, clean and comfortable.
Guests who stay here talk about:
the silence
the sense of space
the privacy
the warm energy
a place where you sleep deeply
the kind of space that invites you to soften
It is quiet, peaceful and surrounded by nature.
Nothing here feels rushed or crowded.
You can finally exhale, slow down, settle and reconnect with yourself.
“Our experience at Casa Surrender was more than we could have ever expected. From the moment we arrived, it felt like home - yet there was something truly magical in the air."
Your retreat package includes everything you need for a calm, nourishing and restorative experience.
A warm, comfortable room in Casa Surrender with access to beautiful shared spaces and nature all around.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and herbal teas.
Nourishing, grounding food cooked with care by Chef Tim.
A peaceful way to arrive and settle.
Gentle tai chi or yoga to support your body and steady your energy.
Guided integration sessions to help you release what no longer serves you.
A guided journal to support your inner journey throughout the retreat as you experience a gentle seasonal shift into clarity, ease and new momentum.
A small, thoughtful bundle waiting in your room, created to support your rest, reflection and inner journey.
Simple, calming items chosen to help you settle and soften during your stay.
A quiet Hygge evening with cosy blankets, tea and a film, personally loved by Jo and Tim, chosen to support reflection.
Time outside to breathe, slow down and reconnect with nature.
Space to rest, reflect and connect with other women who want softness and depth too.
You are responsible for your own flights.
The nearest airport is Málaga.
We will give you simple guidance to help your journey feel easy.
People often arrive at different times, so transport from Málaga Airport to Casa Surrender is not included.
You have two simple options:
1. Arrange your own transfer
We will give you clear guidance and the exact address so your journey feels easy.
2. Join others for a shared taxi
Once everyone has shared their arrival times, we will help coordinate small groups so you can travel together if you wish.
We are on hand throughout to make this part feel calm and organised.
We strongly recommend that you arrange your own travel insurance. This gives you peace of mind for flights, luggage and any unexpected changes. Please check for any visa requirements before booking.
All meals, herbal teas, soft drinks and snacks during the retreat are included.
Anything additional is at your own cost.
Private Time Line Therapy® sessions or additional coaching with Jo are not included in the retreat price.
You can book these before the retreat if you want deeper personal work during your stay.
Other highly skilled therapists will be joining us on the retreat; their treatments will be optional add-ons and paid directly.
If you feel called to take Time Line Therapy® further, you can join the full four-day Certified Practitioner Training in May/June 2026 at a special retreat guest price.
Normally £797
Retreat guest price £597
You can explore the full course outline and details (Time Line Therapy Practitioner® Details) and decide if this path feels right for you.
If you want to become a certified Practitioner, this retreat prepares you perfectly.
If you want deeper personal work during your stay, you can book a private breakthrough session.
Normally £297
Retreat guest price £147
These sessions help you clear a specific block, shift a pattern or set your next season in a strong, aligned direction.
There are only three sessions available, one per day, first-come, first-served.
You can add either of these extras at checkout.
Booking your place is simple.
Just follow these steps, and we will take care of the rest.
Select Single Occupancy if you want your own private room.
Select Twin Cabin (Shared) if you would prefer to share with another woman. Perfect for friends who want to share this experience together.
Every room has its own ensuite bathroom, so there is comfort and privacy whichever option you choose.
After you book, you’ll receive a short form to confirm:
whether you want single occupancy or shared occupancy
if you already know who you’d like to share with
or if you’d like us to carefully match you with someone
If you choose the twin cabin option, we will place you in one of the nature cabins:
Ojo de Tigre, Jade or Lapis Azul.
The matching process is gentle and thoughtful.
We look at sleep preferences, personality and comfort levels to make sure the room feels right for both women.
Within a few minutes of booking, you will receive:
your confirmation
travel guidance
your retreat preparation page
the link to the rooming form
This keeps everything clear, calm and easy.
We open this a few weeks before the retreat.
It helps you organise shared transfers, meet other women and settle in before you arrive.
Once everyone has completed the rooming form, we organise the rooms with care.
This helps us balance:
single rooms for women who want complete privacy
twin cabins for women, happy to share
comfort, energy and the feel of each space
You will receive your final room allocation one week before the retreat.
Your Space for Stillness
Casa Surrender has a mix of peaceful single rooms and cosy wooden cabins.
Every space is designed to help you slow down, rest deeply and feel held during the retreat.
Your Retreat Room Choices
(Ojo de Tigre, Jade, Lapis Azul)
These beautiful wooden cabins sit a short walk from the main house and feel immersed in nature.
You step into a cosy space surrounded by trees, evening stillness and soft morning light.
Each cabin includes:
two single beds
a private ensuite bathroom
a balcony or patio with outdoor seating
a quiet, grounding atmosphere
a short, gentle walk to the main house
Sharing a cabin can be a life-transforming experience.
Many women tell us that sharing on a retreat helps them settle more quickly, feel held, and connect at a deeper level.
There is something powerful about being with another woman on her own inner journey - late-night conversations, shared giggles and the comfort of knowing someone else is close.
Women often walk away with a new friend or a surprising connection that becomes part of the retreat magic.
You still have your own bed, your own space, and your own rhythm, while also enjoying the warmth and companionship the cabins naturally create.
Perfect for friends, or for women who feel open to a gentle shared experience and the sense of connection it brings.
Your Own Private Sanctuary
These peaceful single rooms give you your own private sanctuary during the retreat.
They sit close to the main house in a quieter building or in the main house. All with easy access to the yoga deck, shared spaces and the forest paths.
Each room includes:
a comfortable single or double bed
a private ensuite bathroom with a shower
warm, simple décor
a quiet space to unwind and reflect
easy access to indoor and outdoor retreat areas
Perfect if you want complete privacy, deeper rest, or a room that feels like your own personal haven during your stay.
JoJo has been helping women create deep inner change for over sixteen years.
She is a Certified and Accredited Trainer of NLP, Hypnotherapy and Time Line Therapy®, and the founder of the Woman of Influence community and Director of The Transformational Leadership Institute.
Her work blends warmth, intuition and proven transformational tools.
Women describe her as someone who helps them feel safe, seen and steady inside.
For Jo, this retreat is more than a few days away.
It is a space where women can soften, breathe and reconnect with who they are, without the noise of everyday life.
She lives in the mountains of Spain with her husband Tim and their rescue furbabies, creating a life centred around nature, calm and meaningful work.
Tim, Jo's husband, brings a gentle grounding and fun energy to the retreat.
He is a certified nutritional therapist and plant-powered chef who creates warm, nourishing meals that support the body and soothe the nervous system.
From hearty warming soups to fresh, vibrant dishes, everything Tim cooks is made with care.
Retreat guests often say his food feels like a hug.
Whether you feel in need of deep rest…
or simply aware that something inside you is ready to shift…
Whether you are craving calm and ease…
or you know it’s time to let go of the patterns holding you back…
Whether you want to experience Time Line Therapy® before taking it further…
or you already love the work and want deeper integration…
This retreat gives you space to realign with the woman you are becoming.
Stillness for your nervous system.
Release your old stories.
Clarity for your next steps.
A gentle new season reset that helps you return to yourself with honesty and strength.
If your body feels a pull – even a quiet one – trust it.
Reserve your place.
Your reset begins the moment you say yes.
Join us at Casa Surrender and come back to yourself.
Join a circle of women stepping into their next chapter.
You can book a short 15-minute clarity call with me. It’s warm, simple and pressure-free. You tell me what you need, I help you work out whether this retreat will give you the shift you’re looking for.
This retreat is a beautiful fit if you want:
space to breathe and decompress
a gentle introduction to somatic and Time Line Therapy®-informed practices
support in releasing old emotional patterns
quiet, nature, warmth and privacy
time alone and time with a small, like-minded group
clarity about your next chapter
kindness, safety and soft structure
This retreat may not be right for you if:
you are seeking deep trauma processing
you are in acute emotional crisis
you want loud, high-energy activities
you prefer large groups or busy schedules
you need intensive therapeutic support
If you are unsure, apply anyway and we can explore together.
FAQ section
You've got questions. We've got answers.
Fly into Málaga Airport.
Please arrive by 1.30pm on Thursday if you want to join the group transfer at 2.30 pm.
You can also book your own taxi or hire a car.
All details will be in your welcome email.
Not at all.
Most women come alone.
The group is warm, welcoming and very open-hearted.
Many busy, high-achieving women feel this way.
But once you arrive, the stillness feels grounding rather than uncomfortable.
You can take each moment at your own pace.
Yes.
If two of you want to stay together, we will place you in the right room.
The retreat is gentle, supportive and grounding.
There is emotional release, but nothing forced or intense.
You will be held, not pushed.
You are encouraged to join the core sessions, but you always have choice.
If you need extra rest or quiet, you can honour that.
Yes.
Stillness creates clarity.
Time Line Therapy® clears old patterns.
This retreat is ideal if you want emotional space to step into your next level.
Nourishing, grounding, home-cooked meals made by Tim and Lin.
Warm, tasty soul food, comforting flavours.
We cater for dietary needs.
Your retreat place includes Thursday afternoon to Sunday morning.
Many women choose to arrive in Spain a day early or stay an extra night afterwards.
If you want to make your journey feel calmer, you can book a night in Málaga, Cómpeta, or another nearby town and take the travel at your own pace.
We will share simple guidance to help you plan this if you’d like to extend your trip.
Yes.
Plenty.
Quiet pockets of time for journaling, resting, walking, or sitting with a cup of tea.
Yes.
You do not need experience.
The space is safe, gentle and guided.
You will receive a complete packing list in your Welcome Email.
Think cosy, comfortable and warm.
Because the retreat is small and each room matters, all payments are non-refundable.
If you cancel more than 60 days before the retreat, you can transfer your payments (minus the deposit) to another programme or retreat within 12 months.
If you cancel between 30–60 days, your place can be transferred to another woman with a £100 admin fee if you find someone to take it.
Cancellations within 30 days cannot be refunded or transferred, as all retreat costs are already committed. You are welcome to gift your place to a friend if the room type allows.
If the retreat cannot go ahead for reasons on our side, you will receive a full refund or the option to transfer to another date.
We are not able to cover travel costs, so please ensure you have travel insurance.
You will find the full terms and conditions here.
Not at all.
The practices are gentle and guided.
You only need an open mind and a willingness to release what no longer serves you.
No.
This is an integration and emotional reset retreat.
You will experience TLT in a grounded, supportive way, but it is not a certification course.
Absolutely.
Many Practitioners never have space to do their own deeper work.
This retreat gives you time to clear emotions, reconnect with confidence and use your skills in a calm, contained environment.
Only if you want to, and only in a simple, guided way.
The focus is on your personal transformation, not technique.
Yes.
It gives you a felt sense of the work, builds confidence and helps you arrive to the training lighter, clearer and more open.
There is optional 1:1 work available with Jo at an additional cost.
This can be booked before the retreat.
Yes.
If you want to check the retreat is right for you, or you’re unsure which room option to choose, you can book a short 15-minute clarity call.
It’s a calm conversation to help you get clear without any pressure.
Book your call here.
You can book a short clarity call with me. Sometimes it helps to speak things out loud and feel into what you need next.
You can book a short clarity call with me. Sometimes it helps to speak things out loud and feel into what you need next.
This retreat offers gentle personal growth, nervous system settling and supportive somatic work.
It is not therapy, crisis support or a substitute for mental health treatment.
If you are currently receiving care for significant mental health conditions or navigating acute trauma, please mention this on your application so we can ensure the retreat is safe and suitable for you.