Alchemy of the Heart
A three-day weekend of presence, love, and the soul coming home.
A three-day Sufi weekend of presence, love, and the soul coming home — held in the Blue Ridge Mountains, in the Moroccan-rooted lineage Saloua was raised inside. Held by Saloua Lahlou & Julia Sumaya Considine Pierce. Open to all seekers.
Munaya Soul Sanctuary
A custom private retreat, crafted just for you.
Whether you're moving through grief, healing from loss, longing for alignment, or simply ready to come home to yourself — this is a sanctuary shaped around exactly where you are. We craft it together, on a call.
Why Munaya
Every retreat is tailored to you, led by Saloua and the Munaya Care Team — coaching, sound healing, bodywork, and nature rituals.
Domes, trails, waterfalls, gardens, and gathering spaces like the Sultana Shala and Sama Tea House. Nature becomes a co-healer.
Fire circles, forest walks, cold plunges, sauna, and sacred ceremony — realigning with earth, water, fire, and air.
Handcrafted tilework, soul-soothing color, intentional design — the only Moroccan-inspired retreat center in the region.
Voices from the land.
Real guests, real returns to themselves.
Of all the trips my husband and I have taken throughout our 20+ years of marriage, this was by far the most meaningful. Without phones or the noise of everyday life, we slowed down, had real conversations, and truly enjoyed each other again. Sometimes the greatest luxury isn't lavish amenities — it's uninterrupted time with the person you love. We will always remember this as a turning point in our marriage.
I booked intending a restful reset before three upcoming surgeries. This was absolutely BEYOND what I imagined. Everything is thoughtfully created to give you a real sense of escape — a reset of yourself fully: body, mind, and spirit. If you're looking for an over-the-top, luxury, meaningful experience, this is the place.
I've not been to a place so freely connected to nature and luxury until Munaya. The Casablanca Dome was majestic — gorgeous blue accents, carved woods, rich velvets, so closely attuned to the starry sky above. Mornings journaling on the deck, evenings in the hot tub under the moonlight. Heaven.
Nestled high in the mountains, this resort is nothing short of a sanctuary for the soul. Saloua has an inner radar — a truly gifted soul who intuitively knows exactly what each guest needs. She holds space with grace, wisdom, and a quiet strength that makes you feel safe, seen, and supported. This isn't just a place — it's an experience shaped by someone who understands the art of healing.
I visited for a women's weekend and truly reconnected with parts of myself. A Moroccan dinner in the tea house, ecstatic dance in the gazebo against mountain views, and a soul-soothing sound healing that left me refreshed and deeply grateful. Munaya is truly a special place.
I left feeling completely renewed, grounded, and grateful. Every detail is thoughtfully designed to create a sense of peace and connection. What makes it extraordinary is Saloua — her warmth, vision, and attention to every detail. Munaya is truly a sanctuary for the soul.
Give yourself the gift of cultivating peace within. Munaya will support your process to inner peace in a multitude of ways — body, mind, and spirit.
Let's craft your sanctuary together.
Pick a time that works for you. We'll meet on a call and shape the retreat around exactly where you are.
Ready to say yes to your becoming?
Your future self is already waiting. All that's left is for you to arrive.