Sacred Transitions:
A 13-Day Inner Journey Through Nepal
April 15-27, 2026
A guided retreat to slow down, listen deeply, and turn ancient insight and modern practices into choices that support you on your path.
For those standing at a threshold of change—ready to pause, reflect, explore and realign.
What if the most important thing you could do right now… is step away?
This is more than a retreat or a trip. It’s a guided journey through Nepal’s breathtaking landscapes and your own inner terrain.
Designed specifically for those navigating personal or professional transitions, Sacred Transitions offers a unique space combine a boutique travel experience and a break from life in an intimate retreat setting. We invite you to embark on the journey; to release what no longer fits, to reconnect with your deeper self so you can move forward with clarity and intention.
Are you ready to embrace what is now and what is emerging for you next?
Something in your life might shifting. Maybe a chapter is ending, or a new one is quietly whispering your name. You can feel the change stirring beneath the surface – an invitation to pause, to listen, to realign with what truly matters. You may be craving clarity, space, or direction. Or longing for a deeper connection with yourself, with others, with something ancient and wise, or with what is waiting just beyond the familiar.
This journey is for you if…
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You sense that change is already unfolding, be a transition in work, relationships, purpose, or identity.
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You are drawn to spaces that blend inner reflection with shared connection.
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You are curious about ancient wisdom and embodied practice as guidance for modern life.
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You are ready to shed an old identity that you have outgrown, and open up to what is emerging for you next.
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You feel ready – or almost ready – to step toward what might be next for your life with curiousity, openness, courage, and heart.
Program Description
Sacred Transitions is a 13-day immersive facilitated retreat and journey through the sacred landscapes of Nepal designed for people in flux – navigating career shifts, relationship changes, identity questions, or simply attuned to new music emerging in life. This is more than a journey. It is an intentional pause in a sacred land, offering you space to let go of what no longer fits, honour what was, and welcome what is to come while experiencing the magnificence of Nepal
What you will Experience
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Local immersion + time to breathe, integrate and explore. Time for silence, meaningful conversations, and being.
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A 13-day experiential retreat through Kathmandu, Pokhara, and the Himalayan foothills.
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Guided time with monks, healers, sages, and visits to sacred temples and monasteries.
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A small, conscious group of fellow travelers (max 12).
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Our unique 4-Direction Compass Model for navigating life transitions.
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Personal & group facilitation activities, daily reflections, guided movement, and mindfulness practices.
About Us
Karni Segal and Simon Goland are International facilitators, coaches, and lifelong seekers. We bring decades of experience and the warmth of deep presence.
We have been friends and colleagues since 1988. During these decades, we have navigated many transitions, individually and together - marriages and divorces, small and drastic changes in our professional careers, cancer and other health challenges, losses of family members and friends, moves across countries and continents, losses of four-legged companions, and losses of personal identities that gave birth to new challenges, loves, identities and deep meaning to life.
These days, we support people in their diverse transition processes in both personal and group processes. We look forward to meeting you wherever you are on your journey.
Why We Created This Program
We have both walked this path – professionally, personally, and spiritually. Between us, we have navigated seasons of loss, change, illnesses, personal and professional reinventions, and profound awakening experiences. We know what it is like to stand at a crossroads, sensing that something deeper is calling, even when the way forward isn’t yet clear.
Sacred Transitions was born from that knowing. It is a space where inner work meets outer exploration – where the stillness of reflection and the vitality of adventure come together. Rooted in ancient Nepalese wisdom and shaped by our own facilitation approach, this journey invites you to reconnect with your essence, listen deeply to your life, and step forward with clarity and courage.
What's Included (and what's not)
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13 days, full board in carefully selected 4-star accommodations (except a couple of lunches or dinners on your own).
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2 personal coaching sessions with Karni or Simon.
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Pre-retreat virtual group sessions and post-retreat integration.
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All local transportation from arrival to departure (2 internal flights and private bus transportation inland).
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Mountain hikes, village walks, sacred visits, cultural encounters, entry fees to local attractions.
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Daily facilitation, personal reflection tools, and guided practices.
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Time to rest, reflect, and explore the magnificence of Nepal.
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Expert certified local guides.
BONUS:
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Pre-retreat reflection guide to support your inner preparation.
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Post-retreat webinar to deepen your use of the 4-Direction Compass Model.
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A curated personal reflection toolkit for during and after the retreat.
What is NOT Included
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Travel costs to and from Nepal.
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Visa for Nepal ($30 USD paid upon arrival).
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Travel and medical insurance.
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A couple of lunches and dinners on your own.
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Tips, drinks, and shopping.
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eSIM/phone package options.
Program Requirements
To embark on this journey with us, you need to say YES to the following:
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I am ready to commit to this deep, evoking, and transformative journey.
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I am willing and “hungry” to dive into a rich and diverse process that will bring up both beauty and challenges.
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I am ready to engage fully, without holding back, into my own inquiry and also be a supporter to my cohort members.
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I have a contemplative/reflective practice (journalling, meditation), or, at the very least, I am ready to start exploring one that would resonate. Having one as you go through the program is a mandatory requirement. We are more than happy to share our experience and resources that can be of help for you here.
Registration Process
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Once you said YES to the Program Requirements and are ready to commit, please fill in the Registration Form here (you will be directed to the registration page on Simon Goland's website).
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Next, to finalize your registration, please submit the Registration Fee of $250 USD here (new window).
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Once we have received your Registration Form submission and the Registration Fee payment, we will reach out to schedule an introductory call with you.
Invest in your Becoming
Early Bird Rate: $2,547 USD if you sign up by December 31, 2025.
Early Bird Payment Plan:
Registration Deposit: $250 USD at registration.
Installment 1: $1,148 USD by December 15, 2025.
Installment 2: $1,149 USD by December 31, 2025.
Full Cost: $2,947 USD. Registration deadline is February 15, 2026.
Payment Plan:
Registration Deposit: $250 USD at registration.
Installment 1: $1,348 USD within 2 weeks of registration.
Installment 2: $1,349 USD by February 15, 2025.
Cancellation Policy:
If you need to cancel:
Before Jan 1, 2026: a full refund of payments made (not including Registration Deposit).
Between Jan 1 – Jan 30, 2026: 75 % refund of any payments you made (not including Registration Deposit).
Between Jan 31 – Feb 14, 2026: 50% of payments you made (not including Registration Deposit).
After Feb 15, 2026: no refunds as hotels and partnerships are confirmed and secured.
Force majeure / organizer cancel: full refund of all retreat payments.
Medical or family emergency: partial refund (up to 50 %) at organizer’s discretion based on date of cancellation and number of participants (with supporting documentation of emergency reasons).
We strongly encourage you to purchase travel and health insurance when you register.
Who Will Lead the Retreat ?
The retreat will be lead and facilitated by Karni Segal and Simon Goland. We are both senior coaches, facilitators, and retreat leaders with decades of experience guiding workshops, transition processes, courses and retreats. Additionally, we are working with Himalayan Circuit, a top grade Nepali tour leader who provides us with certified experienced local guides.
FAQ
What Additional Expenses do I have to Consider?
All your expenses in Nepal will be covered for the duration of the retreat. You should prepare to cover your international flight tickets, health and travel insurance, phone package or e-sim, Visa entry fee (30$), 2-3 independent lunches or dinners and any shopping or purchasing of additional drinks or snacks at local venues and markets.
Can I come Alone?
Of course ! The retreat is designed for solo participants. We also welcome couples or friends who wish to participate together.
Is there WIFI and Cellular Reception in Nepal?
Yes, hotels and attractions have WIFI and there is usually good cellular reception in Nepal (we have a personal preference for Saily). However, we invite you to disconnect from the outside world as much as possible. Forget about having a world-wide audience for your experience - leave it to the group (news, social media, etc). Obviously, there are aspects where we need to stay connected to our world and you will have the ability and time to connect to family, loved ones, etc, but we will discourage you from being online during activities so you can participate fully. We strongly recommend notifying your clients, colleagues, family and friends that you will not be fully available during the retreat.
Will I have Free Time During the Retreat?
There will be free time for reflection, journaling, and processing as well as some free time to explore Kathmandu and Pokhara independently. If you are interested in staying longer in Nepal, please let us know in advance so we can adjust the visa requirements as needed.
What Fitness Level is Required?
The retreat includes walking on nature paths for up to 2 hours at a leisurely pace so you don’t need to be in a serious athletic shape to participate, but should feel comfortable walking in nature including some mild inclines.
Disclaimer
Please understand that there are times when life does not go according to plans, and it also might be the case here. Thus, we may adjust the itinerary, routes, accommodations, or activities at any time due to weather, safety considerations, government advisories, transportation or venue issues, group pace, or other local conditions. Equivalent or better alternatives will be made where possible.
Legally Speaking: The published itinerary is an outline only. Organizers reserve the right, at their sole discretion, to modify, re-order, substitute, or omit any part of the itinerary, accommodations, transportation, or activities at any time before or during the retreat due to factors outside its reasonable control (including but not limited to weather and natural conditions, health or safety concerns, border or permit restrictions, strikes, closures, delays, changes by service providers, or governmental/advisory actions) or to enhance participant experience and safety. Where practicable, comparable alternatives will be provided; any additional costs or savings resulting from such changes will be handled fairly and transparently. Such changes do not constitute a material breach. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
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Minimum group size: This program requires a minimum of X participants. If not met, organizers may reschedule or refund payments in full (less non-recoverable fees, if any).
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Force majeure: Organizers are not liable for changes caused by events beyond its control (force majeure).
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Participant responsibilities: Participants must disclose relevant health conditions, carry required medications/documents/insurance, and assess their own fitness for activities.