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The Personal Retreat: Baraka Carving
The Ultimate Psychological Purchase
One person £8,000 for two £12,000)
This is not a course, a lesson, or even a simple workshop. The Personal Retreat: Baraka Carving is the acquisition of a private philosophy—a profound, non-repeatable journey into the spiritual dimension of creation. It is the single most expensive offering we provide, and rightly so, for its value is measured not in hours, but in the depth of self-possession it grants.
The Focus: Personal Meaning, Spiritual Flow, Depth of Expression
The term Baraka (often translated as “blessing,” “flow,” or “divine spark”) encapsulates the true objective of this retreat. You will spend focused, uninterrupted time with a Master, not merely learning to cut stone, but learning to invoke and channel a state of creative flow into a physical form. The objective is to carve a piece of singular, deep personal meaning—an object that serves as an enduring physical manifestation of your inner purpose.
Owning the Ritual, Not Just the Technique
“A skill so esoteric, most people won’t even understand what you’ve bought. That’s the point.”
The true prestige of the Baraka Carving retreat lies in its esoteric nature. While technical mastery is an inevitable byproduct, the core acquisition is the ritual itself. You are not buying tools or time; you are investing in a private, unrepeatable philosophy of creation. This is an entirely exclusive pursuit of inward blessing and spiritual flow that you will carry with you long after the stone is finished. The exclusivity is inherent because the skill you gain is a secret utility—a profound method for achieving self-mastery through art.
The Retreat Experience
- Deep Immersion: The retreat is designed for solitude and intense focus, removing all external distractions to facilitate the entry into a flow state.
- One-to-One Master Guidance: Focused solely on carving a piece of deep, personal meaning that reflects a specific intention or life purpose.
- Acquisition of Baraka: The focus remains on the process of channeling personal energy and blessing into the stone, making the finished object priceless and non-transferable in its significance.
The Gift Box: Manifesting the Contract
For the recipient, the anticipation is contained within a carefully curated presentation box, opened exclusively on Christmas Day:
For the recipient, the anticipation is contained within a carefully curated presentation box, opened exclusively on Christmas Day. This is not mere packaging; it is the physical manifestation of the binding contract for the Baraka Carving retreat.
Inside, the recipient will find three profoundly significant items:
- A Unique, Carved Piece: A distinct, small carving personally created by the Master who will lead the retreat. This tangible object serves as the physical mark of the binding contract, a promise of the commitment you have purchased.
- The Registered Personal Mason’s Mark: A unique, officially registered symbol that will be yours to keep and use in all future work. This Mark permanently brands your carving practice and ensures your unrepeatable lineage within the art.
- The Master’s Finishing Chisel: A specialist, high-precision tool, chosen by the Master specifically for expressing subtle detail and high-definition finishing. It is the single tool that grants you the power of final, intimate expression over your work.