Connection Games Retreat

Connection Games Retreat – Seven Days of Play, Movement & Meaningful Connection

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Step into a week of deep connection, joyful exploration, and embodied presence in the serene and natural setting of the Hameau de l’Étoile, near Montpellier in the South of France. This immersive retreat weaves together playful connection games, mindful movement, and the transformational practice of Surrendered Leadership, creating a space where authenticity, self-expression, and heartfelt interaction naturally unfold.

What to Expect?

Over the course of the retreat, participants will engage in a mix of guided and spontaneous practices, designed to support inner alignment, emotional openness, and collective flow. Each day includes:

• Connection Games: Interactive group activities using movement, eye contact, and creative improvisation to cultivate trust and dissolve social barriers
• Surrendered Leadership Sessions: Deep presence practices focused on surrendering to what emerges in the moment while maintaining grounded self-leadership
• Mindful Movement & Embodied Practices: Yoga, free-form dance, somatic inquiry, and other body-based explorations
• Community Sharing Circles: Spaces to reflect, integrate, and connect meaningfully with others
• Nature and Rest: Free time to unwind in the surrounding landscape and reconnect with your natural rhythms
• Nourishing Meals & Cozy Accommodations: Shared meals and space designed to support rest, integration, and comfort

What Are Connection Games?

Connection games are interactive group experiences designed to build trust, deepen presence, and encourage genuine human connection. Using elements such as eye contact, movement, partner exercises, and group improvisation, these games help dissolve social barriers and foster an atmosphere of openness and emotional safety.

You’ll engage in:

• Partnered and group-based activities
• Creative communication and nonverbal exploration
• Simple yet powerful tools to connect from the heart
• Playful ways to embody presence and mutual respect

What is Surrendered Leadership?

Surrendered Leadership is a relational and embodied practice rooted in presence and authenticity. It invites each person to meet themselves deeply, moment by moment, and to surrender to what wants to unfold, rather than controlling or directing the experience. Through this surrender, true self-leadership emerges.

In this practice, leadership is not imposed; it arises naturally when we:

• Listen inwardly with honesty
• Express what is true in the moment
• Trust the intelligence of the collective
• Respond with care and grounded awareness

This approach fosters shared power, emergent wisdom, and authentic community dynamics. As we become more present with ourselves, we open to what wants to unfold between us.

Who is This For ?

No prior experience is required—just a willingness to show up, be curious, and explore connection and embodiment. This retreat is open to people from all walks of life who feel called to:

• Deepen their capacity for connection
• Reconnect with their body and inner wisdom
• Explore authentic leadership in a collaborative environment
• Experience joy, play, and relational depth in community

Whether you’re seeking personal growth, emotional renewal, or simply a nourishing break from everyday life, this retreat offers a sanctuary for meaningful transformation.

For registration and more details, please contact us directly or visit our website.

About the Facilitators

Mihai Bănulescu, founder of Connection Games, has over a decade of experience in Authentic Relating and group facilitation. His work focuses on creating spaces where trust, spontaneity, and meaningful connection can unfold naturally.

Nick Hayes, facilitator in Surrendered Leadership and Transformational Connection, brings a grounded presence and deep sensitivity. His guidance supports honest self-discovery and authentic relational dynamics.