OVA - Gathering
Sowing the Seed of the Self
“An intimate gathering of women connection, softening, shedding, and remembering who they are.”
OVA Gathering is a 10-day intimate experience created exclusively for women—a safe and nourishing space for self-reflection, connection, and quiet becoming. Rooted in the spirit of sisterhood, the gathering weaves nature, creativity, and ancient wisdom into a shared journey of presence, softness, and authentic expression.
Vision
OVA Gathering is a sanctuary for self-exploration and honest connection—a space where women come home to themselves and to one another. Guided by the ethos of “sowing the seed of the self,” the gathering nurtures individuality, self-accountability, and inner clarity. It invites women to embrace the full spectrum of their being—feminine and masculine energies alike—and reconnect with their voice, creativity, and quiet strength.
Philosophy
Women have always gathered. Around fires, in fields, under moonlight—they came together to share stories, grieve, heal, and remember. OVA Gathering carries this lineage forward, creating a space where women can pause, reconnect, and return to themselves in the quiet company of others.
This is not a space for quick fixes or borrowed wisdom. OVA invites each woman to sit with herself—to reflect, to soften, and to take responsibility for her own becoming.
Guided by Afrah Futun’s life philosophy of the 6Es—Explore, Experiment, Experience, Express, Enjoy, Evolve—the gathering blends ancient knowing with simple, embodied practices. It offers gentle structure, not solutions. Space, not instruction. Here, the journey is your own.
OVA Gathering – Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions section! Here, we’ve compiled answers to the most common questions about our retreats, policies, and processes. This section is designed to provide you with quick, accurate, and clear solutions to your queries.