Question 1

Is this coed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, always. Casa Faro retreats are open to all people. The group is intentionally mixed, and the programming is written for humans, not for a single demographic.

Question 2

How many people attend?

Accepted Answer

Small on purpose. Group size is set per location so the space, the housing, and the facilitation stay intimate. The exact number varies by retreat and is confirmed with the retreat announcement.

Question 3

What is included?

Accepted Answer

Accommodation and the included programme, with precise inclusions confirmed for each retreat. In Cappadocia the sunrise balloon flight is booked and paid separately.

Question 4

What is the spirit of Casa Faro?

Accepted Answer

A warm welcome, restorative experiences, and meaningful connection. There is space for faith, rest, and restoration, and room to arrive just as you are.

Question 5

Do I need experience with breathwork?

Accepted Answer

No. Most guests arrive with none. Every session is facilitated and scaled to the person. Willingness matters far more than practice.

Question 6

Are there single occupancy options?

Accepted Answer

Every guest has their own room. There is no shared option and no single supplement, because the price is the same for everyone.

Question 7

Do you offer payment plans?

Accepted Answer

Yes. An $800 deposit per person holds your place, and the balance is collected in six monthly payments of $500.

Question 8

What is the refund policy?

Accepted Answer

The deposit is non-refundable. Travel insurance is required and should cover cancellation.

Question 9

What about travel and flights?

Accepted Answer

Flights are booked by you and are not included. Recommended arrival airports, arrival windows, and ground transfer details are shared with the retreat announcement so you can book with confidence.

Question 10

How do I get on the list?

Accepted Answer

Join the waitlist on this site. Dates, pricing, and payment plans go to that list before anything is public.

Question 11

What is the whirling dervish visit?

Accepted Answer

A traditional Turkish ceremony on Create evening, with the whirling dervishes.

Question 12

Can the itinerary change?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Weather and local arrangements can affect timing. Underground-city visits are subject to local arrangements. Balloon flights and outdoor activities are weather dependent; rescheduling is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

Question 13

Who comes on a Casa Faro retreat?

Accepted Answer

Adults of all genders. Most guests arrive on their own and know nobody. The group is small enough that by the second morning everyone knows your name.

Question 14

Do I need to be fit?

Accepted Answer

There is walking on uneven ground and a horseback excursion, so mobility needs are worth discussing with us before booking. All activities are optional, and you may sit out any experience.

Question 15

What are the daily themes?

Accepted Answer

Thursday, June 3: Arrive & Connect. Friday, June 4: Create. Saturday, June 5: Faith & Resilience. Sunday, June 6: Wonder. Monday, June 7: Rest & Integrate. Tuesday, June 8: Departures.

Question 16

What actually happens each day?

Accepted Answer

Arrive & Connect: Settle into your cave room and ease into the week. As evening falls, we gather around the cave table for a candlelit welcome ceremony, conversation, and connection. Create: A day of creativity and connection, with pottery, a carpet photoshoot, and an evening whirling dervish ceremony. Faith & Resilience: Explore the rock-cut churches of Göreme and the region's underground refuges, with time to reflect on faith, courage, and resilience. Wonder: Sunrise balloons above the valleys, breakfast, and a day exploring Cappadocia's extraordinary landscapes, with horseback riding through the valleys. Rest & Integrate: An unhurried day of hamam, poolside rest, Pilates, and sound bowls. Space for faith, rest, and restoration, followed by our farewell gathering. Departures: Breakfast, goodbyes, and the journey home.

Question 17

What is the spirit of the retreat?

Accepted Answer

A warm welcome, restorative experiences, and meaningful connection. There is space for faith, rest, and restoration, and room to arrive just as you are.

Question 18

What kind of room do I get?

Accepted Answer

Your own cave room, cut into volcanic stone. Rooms are held across Koza Cave Hotel and Aza Cave Hotel, which sit across the street from each other in Göreme. Room assignment is made by us after booking.

Question 19

Is there a shared room option?

Accepted Answer

No. Every guest has their own room, and the price is the same for everyone.

Question 20

How do payments work?

Accepted Answer

An $800 deposit per person holds your place. The balance is then collected in six monthly payments of $500, on the first of the month from November 2026 through April 2027.

Question 21

Is the deposit refundable?

Accepted Answer

No. The deposit is non-refundable, because your room is held from the moment you book. Travel insurance that covers cancellation is required.

Question 22

What if I need to cancel later?

Accepted Answer

The deposit is non-refundable. Travel insurance is required and should cover cancellation.

Question 23

What is included in the price?

Accepted Answer

Five nights in your own cave room, breakfast and lunch daily plus the farewell banquet, the included programme, pottery, the hamam, Aza pool, gentle movement, the Open-Air Museum, horseback and valley excursions, the carpet photoshoot and the traditional Turkish dervish ceremony and sound bowls. The sunrise balloon flight is booked and paid separately.

Question 24

What is not included?

Accepted Answer

International flights, airport transfers, the sunrise balloon flight, room service, premium spirits and wine beyond hosted meals, and spa or hamam treatments beyond the programme. Travel insurance is required and booked by you. Breakfast and lunch daily and the farewell banquet are included; other dinners are not.

Question 25

Can you accommodate dietary requirements?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tell us when you book. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and allergy requirements are all workable with notice.

Question 26

Which airport do I fly into?

Accepted Answer

Kayseri (ASR) or Nevşehir (NAV). Both connect through Istanbul, and both are roughly an hour from Göreme.

Question 27

When should I arrive and leave?

Accepted Answer

The retreat runs 3 to 8 June 2027. Arrive on 3 June and depart on 8 June. If you want to come earlier or stay on, tell us and we will help you arrange it.

Question 28

Do I need a visa?

Accepted Answer

Requirements depend on your passport, so check your own government's travel advice for Türkiye. If you need a letter confirming your booking, email us.

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