Altar of the soft
RETREAT INTO FEMININE NATURE
11. - 14. JUNE
AUSTRIA
A space for you. In nature. Among women.
SOLÉ retreat — created and held by Elena Ouschan and Sophie Sou — is a unique women-only experience where sensual movement, sound, and community rituals melt into one another – where one invites expression, expansion, and aliveness, the other offers stillness, depth, and grounding.
This unique balance allows you to experience both activation and rest, to move between inner reflection and outward expression, naturally deepening your connection to yourself and the women around you.
“Altar of the soft” an intimate experience held in the heart of nature in Austria. Surrounded by mountains, animals, silence, water, and open landscapes, we create a space that feels expansive, grounding, and deeply nourishing.
There is space for laughter, for stillness, and for meaningful conversations.
You are invited to come as you are — no expectations, no experience needed, no need to prepare in any particular way. This is a space to open in a way that feels right for you.
Within this retreat, we bring together our gifts, and everything we ourselves seek, love, and long for. We are two sensitive souls who cherish depth and laughter equally. Our energies and the practices we offer move in harmony and together we create a field where both, expansion and softness, can exist.
Sensual Movement
Through guided intuitive movement, feminine embodiment practices, and sensual flows, you will gently — yet powerfully — explore and (re)connect with your body. You will awaken the hips and center, open your body in fluid ways, and connect with your feminine essence.
Sensual Movement blends elements of Contemporary, Jazz, Feminine Dance, and Free Movement, combined with soft embodiment practices and healing modalities. It is not about technique or performance, but about feeling, expression, and connection.
This experience is intuitive and open to all levels — for every woman, dancers and non-dancers alike. No experience needed.
Rituals
This experience offers additional rituals in nature, slow movement and heart-opening ceremonies with cacao and tea, for deeper presence, grounding, and emotional clarity.
Sound
Using instruments such as crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, her sound meditations support deep relaxation, nervous system regulation, and emotional release. These moments of stillness open a space where mind, body, and spirit can come back into harmony.
Sound healing is a gentle practice that uses soothing vibrations from instruments like crystal and Tibetan singing bowls to bring the mind, body, and spirit into balance. It invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself. The calming sounds help release tension, reduce stress, and support emotional well-being. Each session offers a peaceful space for deep relaxation and inner harmony. The sound supports deep relaxation and inner alignment.
Nestled in the serene hills of the Salzkammergut, this women’s retreat is surrounded by untouched nature—forests, meadows, and sparkling streams that bring calm and clarity. Birds sing, deer wander quietly, and foxes or hares may appear in the soft morning light, while majestic mountains invite mindful walks and deep breaths of fresh alpine air.
The intimate, peaceful setting makes it a safe and nurturing space for women to step away from daily distractions, connect deeply with themselves, and share moments of reflection, laughter, and growth.
The villa offers spacious, light-filled rooms, shared living spaces, a terrace, garden, outdoor kitchen, heated pool, and sauna, with direct access to hiking trails, all creating a peaceful setting surrounded by alpine nature.
about us
ELENA ouschan
Elena brings together her expertise in Sound Healing, Reiki, Shiatsu, Cacao Ceremonies, and Mindfulness to create spaces of deep presence and connection. Her work creates grounding and heart-centered moments throughout the retreat.
Her intention is simple and sincere: to offer a safe and supportive environment where you can soften, let go, and gently reconnect with your body, your heart, and your own natural ability to heal.
Elena works closely in 1:1 sessions and also holds group spaces through workshops, ceremonies, and classes. In each of her experiences she guides with sensitivity and awareness, honoring that every person is unique and deserves to be met in their own way.
With a warm, attentive, and heartfelt presence, Elena listens beyond words. She carefully weaves together the tools she carries, responding to each individual with what feels most supportive and aligned in the moment. Her work is not about fixing, but about gently guiding you back to yourself.
Sophie sou
Sophie is a Professional Dancer and Sensual Embodiment Coach, internationally recognised for her healing fusion of dance, sensual embodiment, and transformational bodywork. Her work is devoted to guiding women to return to their fluid, alive nature, helping every woman connect with her sensual essence through dance as an invitation to the feminine body.
Her workshops and 1:1 sessions are a unique fusion of guided improvisation, sensual movement, bodywork, and somatic practices that awaken feminine power, deepen body connection, and anchor lasting self-love and confidence. She guides with sensitivity, passion, and depth, always meeting you where you are.
Sophie brings sensual movement into the experience as a way to reconnect with your body in a soft and empowering way. Her approach encourages presence, awareness, and freedom of expression. Movement becomes an exploration — a way to feel more alive, more connected, and more at home within yourself.
three days of sisterhood
Nourishment
The meals are thoughtfully prepared and can be vegan, vegetarian, or pescetarian. There will be three wholesome meals a day, complemented by nourishing snacks.
The focus is on natural, wholesome ingredients that support and strengthen the body. Every meal is thoughtfully prepared with natural, energizing ingredients to keep you feeling balanced, satisfied, and revitalized throughout the day.
This retreat was born from our shared devotion to creating spaces where women feel safe to open, soften, and be fully themselves — held within the warmth of our friendship.
sample retreat flow
This is an example of a daily flow. We leave space for intuition, the weather, the group, and allow ourselves to follow life and our needs.
07:30
silent morning ritual · forest meditation · soft awakening
08:30
nourishing breakfast
10:00
nature hike
12:00
light lunch
12:30 – 15:30
rest · nature · connection · snacks
17:30 – 19:00
cacao ceremony · sensual movement · sound journey
20:00
candlelight dinner
21:30
sauna
ACCOMMODATION
all prices include the full retreat experience — all workshops, practices, and ceremonies, accommodation, and three nourishing meals per day.
split-payment possible — just send us a message at love@ous-sou.com
room water
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spacious double room (shared with one other woman) with king-size bed, private bathroom, free-standing bathtub, and access to a shared veranda — offering extra comfort and privacy.
1777€ IN TOTAL per person
deposit of 777€
rooms fire
02
larger double rooms (shared with one other woman) with shared bathroom and fireplace — spacious and peaceful, with a shared living area.
1555€ IN TOTAL per person
deposit of 555€
rooms EARTH
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smaller double rooms (shared with one other woman) with shared bathroom — bright and peaceful, with a shared living space.
1444€ in total per person
deposit of 444€
FQA
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No prior experience is needed for any of the practices, including sensual movement. All sessions are guided in a way that allows you to move at your own pace and feel comfortable in your body.
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Yes of course. Many women join on their own. This experience is created for you to feel safe, welcoming, and connected from the very beginning.
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The retreat takes place in Austria, in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee. Our location is about 3 hours from Vienna by car (3.5 hours by train) and around 2.5 hours from Salzburg.
Arrival is around midday on June 11th, and the retreat ends on Sunday, June 14th, after breakfast. Detailed address and arrival information will be shared after booking. -
Your spot is secured with a deposit. Payment plans can be arranged individually.
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We will share a more detailed packing list with you before the retreat. We recommend bringing comfortable clothes to move in, layers for cooler mornings and evenings, suitable clothes for nature escapes, light fabrics, swimwear for the pool and sauna, and anything that supports your personal rituals (journal, book, etc.).
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Yes – the schedule is designed with spaciousness in mind, allowing time for rest, nature, and integration.
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Refunds are not possible, but in case of emergency, your payment can be transferred to another SOLÉ experience.
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This experience will be held in German, unless there is a specific request for English.
if you have any questions or feel unsure, you can always reach out to us at love@ous-sou.com — we’re here and happy to connect more personally, even over a call 🤍
booking
Altar of the soft
A RETREAT INTO FEMININE NATURE
11. - 14. JUNE
AUSTRIA
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