Ignite Your Inner Fire Family: A Weekend Fire Retreat
Our Lovely Organizers
Tania Kawood
Tania Kawood, daughter of the olive trees, is a Palestinian trauma-informed healer and space holder dedicated to guiding individuals through their journey of grief and healing.
She believes in the inherent power within each individual, serving as a guide to empower them to remember and reclaim their strength. Drawing on the wisdom of their ancestors, Tania values the collective experience and advocates for freedom and equality for all souls.
Shouniez Johnson
Shouniez is a flow artist, dancer, embodiment facilitator, play facilitator and performer, from Cape Town, South Africa. As a global teacher and performer since 2012, she shares her transformative philosophy of “Learning and transformation through play.”
Drawing on her experience and expertise in flow arts, circus, theatre, dance, and embodiment, she fuses these disciplines to create a playful journey that connects participants with the fire element.
Ignite Your Inner Fire Family: A Weekend Fire Retreat
March 12 – March 14 2027 | UAE
IGNITE your inner fire family is a powerful 3-day experience for adults and children who want more than just a getaway.
It is for families who want to:
- Build real trust
- Strengthen confidence
- Deepen connection
- Share adventure
- Create lasting memories
We gather in a luxury nature sanctuary in the UAE where comfort meets open skies, and space allows families to breathe, move, and reconnect.
This is not a passive retreat.
It is active, structured, and immersive.
You will leave stronger, individually and as a family.
🌿 The Heart of the Retreat
Children learn courage by practicing it.
Adults rediscover joy by allowing it.
Across the weekend, families experience guided sessions designed to:
- Build trust between adults and children
- Strengthen teamwork
- Develop body awareness and coordination
- Increase confidence
- Encourage creative expression
- Support emotional resilience
Through structured, intentional play, adults and children learn to communicate beyond words.
Play becomes a language, one that builds regulation, trust, and connection in a way that feels natural rather than forced.
Every activity is purposeful.
Every session builds on the next.
This is a shared journey.
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🔥 What We’ll Experience
Here’s the essence of the weekend:
Movement & Partner Work
Playful yet structured partner practices that build trust, balance and cooperation between adults and children.
Fire & Flow
Progressive sessions that introduce discipline, focus and confidence through fire arts and guided practice.
Play & Expression
Creative exploration designed to unlock spontaneity, laughter and emotional freedom.
Connection Circles
Grounded moments to integrate, reflect and deepen family bonds.
The schedule is structured and cohesive.
You are guided throughout the entire experience.
🌅 The Setting
We gather in a beautiful luxury nature retreat space in the UAE.
Expect:
- Comfortable accommodation
- Nourishing meals
- Expansive outdoor areas
- Evenings in nature
- Space to rest and reset
A balance of refinement and raw nature.
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🔥 Retreat Packages
All packages include:
- 2 nights accommodation
- 5 shared meals
- All retreat sessions
- Fire training and guided practice
- Family integration circles
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💳 Booking & Deposit
To secure your place:
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📋 Booking Guidelines
- Adult = 18+
- Child = 6 – 17
- For families with 2 or more children, a minimum of two adults is required
- Pricing is per person (room allocation based on family size)
- Participation is expected as part of the shared group journey
If you are unsure whether this retreat is right for your family, we are happy to speak with you before booking.
JOIN US!
For any questions or more information, feel free to reach out to me.
What Our Guests Have To Say:
To Join the waitlist, send us an email at: Tania@fromtheoliveroots.com with the following info:
- Name
- Phone Number
- Number of family members attending
- Age of each member attending
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Families of all forms are welcome, as long as there is at least one adult and one child.
No. All children must be accompanied by a participating adult for the full duration of the retreat.
This retreat is intentionally designed for shared adult-child participation. Adults must attend with at least one child.
Yes. Nothing is forced. Participation is invitational and supportive.
Fire is approached with structure, respect, and education.
Before any fire practice begins, both adults and children complete guided safety training where they learn:
* How fire behaves
* How to maintain safe boundaries
* Tool handling protocols
* Emergency procedures
* Awareness and discipline
Children who understand fire develop respect for it.
All fire sessions are supervised, progressive, and conducted within strict safety parameters by trained facilitators.
Safety is foundational.
Yes. That setup is welcome.
We will guide you through room allocation based on family size.
Deposits are non-refundable due to venue commitments. Travel insurance is recommended.