Return Space

Return Space in Dereköy, Turkey, offers a unique opportunity to slow down and reconnect with your inner world, away from the pressures of constant productivity. Founded by a psychologist and art therapist, this retreat emphasizes creating space for rest, creativity, and reflection to unfold naturally. It's not a clinical setting or a luxury escape, but a warm, lived-in environment where art becomes a way of listening and nature aids in regulation. Surrounded by a three-acre garden, the spacious countryside home invites a slower rhythm, allowing guests to soften, explore their creativity, and meet themselves more honestly. Here, the focus is on genuine reconnection rather than external expectations.

Highlights

• Founded by a psychologist and art therapist, integrating art as a tool for listening
• Focus on creating space for natural unfolding of rest, creativity, and reflection
• Set within a three-acre garden with a large swimming pool and fruit trees
• Warm, lived-in countryside home shared gently with family
• Emphasis on nature as a tool for regulation, not just scenery

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Setting

set in Dereköy, a peaceful village in Bodrum, Turkey, Return Space is surrounded by a sprawling three-acre garden. The countryside home is designed for calm and openness, featuring shaded corners, fruit trees, and open areas for movement and reflection. A large swimming pool adds to the serene outdoor environment.

The practice

While not tied to a specific tradition, Return Space emphasizes practices that foster introspection and reconnection. Art is used as a medium for listening and self-expression rather than production, encouraging a deeper engagement with one's inner world. The focus is on slowing down and allowing natural processes of rest and reflection to emerge.

A typical day

Daily rhythms at Return Space are designed to hold a slower pace, allowing for personal exploration and relaxation. While a fixed schedule isn't provided, expect ample time for creative activities, reflection, and enjoying the natural surroundings. Days likely include opportunities for movement, quiet contemplation, and communal meals.

Accommodation

The retreat features a spacious countryside home, with a top-floor suite offering a private, light-filled space. This suite includes a bathtub, a cozy sitting area, and direct access to a rooftop terrace with nature views. The house itself is described as warm and lived-in, shared gently with family.

What to bring

Given the focus on nature and reflection, comfortable clothing suitable for movement and relaxation is advisable. As the retreat is in Turkey, consider light layers for warm days and potentially cooler evenings, especially if enjoying the outdoor spaces.

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