Your Personal Turning Point in the Forests of Croatia
Do you know that feeling, when everything in your life is actually “okay”, but that deep, genuine sense of fulfillment is missing?
Are you tired of simply functioning in everyday life while your own dreams fall by the wayside?
We often sense that there is more out there. But between work, obligations and the constant noise in our heads, we lose touch with our own inner impulses.
Amid the unspoiled nature of Croatia, close to the powerful backdrop of the Plitvice Lakes, we break this cycle. Together we create space for your personal turning point, where you can take a deep breath and set a new course for your life. Guided by experienced coach Stefanie Gabriel Schürch, you learn to gain clarity and to put your very own vision into practice in your daily life, with courage.
Why it’s worth taking this path
Your own vision isn’t a theoretical pipe dream. It’s your inner compass, giving your everyday actions a deep, tangible meaning. When you learn to listen to your own impulses again, your entire daily life changes: you gain a clearer sense of what is truly important to you, and it becomes easier to set clear priorities. Instead of getting lost in the noise of other people’s expectations, you gain the freedom to say “no” to things that drain your energy, and “yes” to a life that feels right and fulfilling from the inside out.
At a glance
Why This Retreat Can Change Your Life
Sometimes, in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we lose touch with ourselves. We simply keep going instead of actively and freely shaping our lives. At this powerful place of retreat, surrounded by the tranquility of the forests and the vibrant energy of the water, it is not about theoretical concepts. It is about experiencing, feeling and putting things into practice right away.
- Feel your own impulses again: learn to switch off the loud noise in your head and trust the quiet, wise voice of your heart once more.
- Define your vision with crystal clarity: what do you truly want from life? We help you uncover your deepest wishes and goals.
- Take action: a vision is only as good as the steps you take to make it a reality. You head home with a concrete, practical roadmap for everyday life.
- Be free: feel the pure freedom of being completely yourself.
What to Expect at the Plitvice Lakes
The unspoiled nature surrounding the world-famous Plitvice Lakes, with its dense forests and the vibrant energy of the water, offers the perfect setting for your personal realignment. The program combines intensive, in-depth coaching with restful elements, in a sustainably designed setting.
1. Clarity & Reflection
What we do together
Intensive coaching sessions in the midst of unspoiled nature.
Your benefit
You gain insight into where you stand and what has been holding you back.
2. Inspiration & Intuition
What we do together
Mindfulness exercises, meditations, subtle-energy work and impulses from the subtle realm.
Your benefit
You reconnect deeply with your inner guidance.
3. Freedom & Implementation
What we do together
Strategic sessions to integrate these insights into your ordinary, everyday life.
Your benefit
You gain the courage and the tools to live out your vision.
Your program and support package in detail
- 24 intensive seminar hours: spread over the 5 days of your retreat.
- Time for yourself: in your free time you can opt for an optional excursion through the beautiful countryside, or simply some quiet time and relaxation.
- Lasting support for everyday life: after the week in Croatia, the real work begins, because you apply what you have learned to your daily life. The coaching doesn’t end there: you can expect continuing support with regular exchange, 2 online evenings and a booster weekend in Switzerland in November 2027.
Optional excursions for a supplement
- Day trip to the Plitvice Lakes: a full day among the turquoise lakes and waterfalls of the National Park, about 30 minutes from Tree Elements
- Kayaking on the Mrežnica River: paddle down one of Croatia’s most beautiful rivers
- Horseback riding through the countryside, at Ranch Terra
- A visit to the Barać Caves
And whenever you have time for yourself, you can also go swimming or enjoy walks in nature on your own, with the Korana River just a few minutes’ walk away.
Tree Elements: Treehouses in the Forest by the Korana River
Tree Elements is a treehouse retreat in the forests of Croatia, near Rastoke and Slunj. The Korana River is a 5-minute walk away, the Plitvice Lakes National Park is about a 30-minute drive, and Zagreb Airport is roughly 1.5 hours away by road. For this retreat, the accommodation is for our group only.
- Three wooden treehouses, Earth, Water and Wind, built from locally sourced wood and glass
- A Main House with a large open living area, a dining area, a kitchen and a terrace with a barbecue area
- Treehouses placed at a distance from one another, surrounded by forest, for privacy
- Eco-friendly design: passive cooling and heating, water-saving fixtures and a bio-septic sewage system
Your stay: half-board is included, and you can choose between two kinds of accommodation, each with two bed options:
- Treehouse: the double bed in the gallery bedroom, or the sofa bed in the living room downstairs
- Main House: a double bed, or a sofa bed in one of the bedrooms
The treehouses: Earth, Water & Wind
The Main House
Nourishing Food, Cooked for You
Half-board is included: a private chef prepares vegetarian breakfast and dinner from Monday to Friday: 5 breakfasts and 5 dinners in total. On the arrival day (Sunday) and the departure day (Saturday), meals are on your own. The Main House has a dining area, a kitchen and a terrace with a barbecue area, and every treehouse has its own fully equipped kitchen.
Vegetarian dishes from Green Yogi Traveler retreats in Croatia.
Prices & Inclusions
Vision Days in Croatia
Payable to Green Yogi Traveler
per person
Included in the price
- Coaching (24 seminar hours) during the seminar week in Croatia
- Accommodation in a double room or treehouse with half-board
- Exclusive use of the accommodation for our group only
- Private chef: 5 vegetarian breakfasts and 5 dinners, Monday to Friday
Highlights of the venue
- Absolute tranquility in the middle of the forest, with a view of the trees
- The Korana River is just a few minutes’ walk away
- Sustainably designed treehouses
- Close to the famous Plitvice Lakes (about 30 minutes away)
Follow-up support & booster weekend
Payable to Heilraum Gabriel, Dr. Stefanie Schürch
per person
- Continuing support with 2 online evenings and a booster weekend in Switzerland
- Topics covered in the online evenings: sharing of experiences, in-depth exploration of the seminar content, Q&A, and insights from the subtle world.
- Booster weekend in Switzerland: Saturday, 27 November, and Sunday, 28 November 2027. Topics: practical, everyday-oriented in-depth study; exercises for implementation; personal growth; insights from the subtle world.
Booking & Cancellation Conditions
Rooms
The retreat is booked as a double room (single beds are possible). A request for a single room with a €250 supplement can be noted, but it cannot be guaranteed: it can only be confirmed shortly before the seminar begins, once the number of participants is final.
How to pay
The €1,740 for the week in Croatia is paid to Green Yogi Traveler by bank transfer or Wise:
Cancellation
All payments are non-refundable. If you cancel and find a replacement, your place and payments can be transferred to that person.
Not included in the price
- Travel to Croatia
- Meals on the arrival day (Sunday) and the departure day (Saturday)
- Optional excursions (Plitvice Lakes day trip, kayaking on the Mrežnica River, horseback riding, Barać Caves), available for a supplement
- Travel, lodging and meals during the booster weekend in Switzerland
- Insurance, which is the responsibility of the participants
The People Behind This Retreat
Stefanie Gabriel Schürch
Coach · Practice for coaching and energy medicine · www.heilraumgabriel.ch
Stefanie Gabriel Schürch brings a deep understanding of human beings on all levels. As a former physician, she knows the scientific and conventional-medical side well. Today she runs her own practice for coaching and energy medicine with great passion.
Subtle-energy work plays a major and essential part in her practice, yet she always stays grounded. Stefanie combines energetic depth with a thorough understanding of what it means to be human in the here and now. With her empathetic, clear and well-founded approach, she meets you exactly where you are and guides you, gently but firmly, toward your own strength and freedom.
Kathrin Floraniel Prause
On-site support partner · your point of contact for organizational questions and personal concerns
This retreat is infused with concentrated energy for your personal growth. So that you can focus entirely on yourself and your inner process during these intensely restorative days, Stefanie is joined on site by Kathrin, who makes sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes and brings valuable impulses to your journey.
Structure & organization: Kathrin works full-time in office management at a pharmaceutical company and always keeps track of everything, a rock-solid presence when it comes to organization.
Holistic support: she is a trained human-energy practitioner (Humanenergetikerin) and kinesiologist, and is currently training as a healing-energy practitioner (frequency healing), which gives her a deep intuition for subtle-energy processes. Her goal is to start her own practice soon and to support people alongside conventional medicine.
Focus & passion: her great passion is bouldering, a sport that requires strength, focus and the ability to find new paths, qualities she also brings to supporting the participants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I book only the week in Croatia?
No. The week in Croatia and the follow-up in Switzerland are one package and are booked together. The follow-up support and booster weekend in Switzerland cost an additional CHF 850, paid to Heilraum Gabriel, Dr. Stefanie Schürch.
Can I get a refund if I cancel?
No. All payments for this retreat are non-refundable. If you cancel and find a replacement, your place and payments can be transferred to that person.
Who is this retreat for?
It is designed for a small, exclusive group of people who are ready for real change and want to find clarity about their own vision for life.
How do I get to Tree Elements if I am driving?
Tree Elements is near Rastoke and Slunj, about 1.5 hours by road from Zagreb Airport and about 30 minutes by road from the Plitvice Lakes. You can find it on Google Maps: Open Tree Elements in Google Maps (Tree Elements treehouse retreat, Donji Nikšić 28, 47240 Donji Nikšić). You may also be able to carpool with other participants travelling from Switzerland.
How do I get to the location if I am flying?
Fly to Zagreb, then take a public bus to Rastoke, followed by a short transfer to Tree Elements. Alternatively, you can book a private transfer from Zagreb. Travel by carpool is possible from Switzerland, Austria or Germany, so ask us about it after you apply.
Ready for Your Transformation?
This retreat is designed for a small, exclusive group of people who are ready for real change. Send us a quick message and we will get back to you soon to discuss whether this retreat is a good fit for you.
Would you like to talk first?
Stefanie offers a free introductory consultation (15 minutes) for coachings.
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