Courses & Events
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Retreat to Portugal
Return to Spirit: A 5-Day Soulful Retreat in the Heart of Portugal
18th - 23rd October 2026 | Cabeceiras de Basto, Portugal
This isn’t a retreat in the traditional sense. It’s a return—to self, to connection, to spirit.
In the tranquil, rolling hills of northern Portugal, we invite you to step away from the noise of the world and come home to yourself. Join us for a soul-deep, earth-honouring journey, lovingly held by two intuitive facilitators, Liz and Andrew, in a sanctuary designed for profound healing and deep rest.
Your Journey of Return
Over five immersive days, we will gently guide you through powerful practices designed to awaken your inner wisdom and connect you to the unseen world of spirit.
Daily Rituals of Grounding & Awakening Begin each day with compassionate embodiment and mindful meditation. These intuitive, spirit-led practices will ground your energy and awaken your senses to the beauty within and around you.
Connect with Spirit: Mediumship & Soul Guidance In the sacred and safe space of our mediumship circles, we will open ourselves with reverence and love. Here, you can receive the insight, clarity, and healing that flows from the unseen world.
Personalised 1:1 Healing Session To honour your unique path, each guest will receive a complementary one-on-one session. This is a dedicated time for you to receive intuitive support and energy healing tailored specifically to your needs.
Awaken Your Inner Wisdom Through powerful shamanic practices and sacred ceremony, we will guide you to connect with your own deep knowing, illuminating and transforming the patterns and behaviours that no longer serve you.
Your Sanctuary: The D’Alijo Retreat Center
Your home for this journey is the stunning D’Alijo Retreat Center, a secluded sanctuary nestled in the village of Cabeceiras de Basto. The center sprawls across five hectares of private land, offering a healing landscape of ancient olive groves, mountain terraces, and the soothing sound of waterfalls. A beautiful pool and quiet, contemplative water features provide the perfect space for rest and reflection.
Located in the province of Minho—well known for its Vinho Verde vineyards and beautiful national parks—the center is both a world away and easily accessible. The UNESCO World Heritage cities of Porto, Braga, and Guimaraes are all nearby, and the international airport in Porto is just a one-hour drive away.
Meet Your Guides
This retreat is lovingly held by two experienced and compassionate facilitators:
Liz: With a background in health psychology, Liz is an energy healer and a heart-led spiritual coach who guides with profound warmth and deep, intuitive care.
Andrew: As a medium, intuitive coach, and energy healer, Andrew holds a powerful, compassionate space, facilitating wisdom from the unseen world to support your healing and transformation.
Testimonials -
" A Sanctuary for the Soul is more than just a wellness space - it’s a transformative experience that nurtures both mind and body. I recently attended the Inner Wisdom weekend, and it was truly an insightful and relaxing experience. The weekend provided a beautiful space to slow down, reflect, and connect deeply, not only with myself but also with a wonderful group of like-minded people. Andy and Liz are fantastic facilitators who guide the sessions with genuine warmth and professionalism. Their approachable style and sense of humour made the experience even more enjoyable, creating a relaxed atmosphere where everyone felt comfortable and supported. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to reconnect with yourself and others, I highly recommend this weekend, it’s a refreshing and enriching journey that stays with you long after it’s over".
- Sophie Snell
“Liz and Andy really compliment each other with what they both offer in terms of support and holding space for spiritual development which I am grateful to have received on the online “heart of you” course earlier this year with them both. I found the course really insightful, transformative and enlightening and I look forward to doing more sessions with them in the future .”
— Linda Green
"Liz and Andy are simply wonderful at what they do."
"Both Liz and Andy have a wonderful way of explaining and are simply wonderful at what they do.”
— Natalie Alexander
Together, we offer a sacred space for inner restoration, intuitive awakening, and spiritual connection.
The retreat includes all group sessions, a healing session, vegetarian breakfast lunch & dinner and twin, or single accommodation.
Each mountain lodge has three bedrooms, these can be twin or single occupancy. All rooms have outside verandas with undisturbed views of the area and premises.
Twin room £950pp for 5 nights.
Single room £1,150pp for 5 nights
We are also very happy to help you to arrange airport transfers to the retreat center.
Please get in touch to ask questions.
FAQ’s
What airport do I fly into? The nearest Airport is approx 1 hour away in Porto
Will I have my own room? There are various accommodation options, including Single Occupancy or Sharing a Room - Pricing is detailed above.
I'm a beginner at meditation, connecting to Spirit, is this for me? Yes, there is no one size fit’s all aspect to the retreat, you are treated as an individual, and will be guided gently through all of the exercises.
What should I pack? October should still be warm, but it’s always advisable to pack for any inclement weather, and warmer clothes in the evenings especially.
Do you cater for dietary requirements? The team of chefs do cater for most dietary needs, please do ask us to clarify any specific needs that you may have.
Trance Healing Workshop - A 2 Part Event
Trance Healing Workshop
Embrace the journey of transformation! Discover the gentle, restorative power of energy work as we guide you through relaxing practices designed to help you connect with your own Healing Guides and Inspirers. This nurturing experience is a wonderful way to foster well-being for yourself and those around you.
I would be delighted to have you join me for this special two-part course. Everyone is welcome, and no prior experience is needed—just bring your open heart. To ensure this practice is accessible to all, I am offering a flexible, sliding-scale payment option; simply contribute what you are able, with a modest minimum to support the space we’ll be sharing.
Connect to your Spirit Guides Workshop
It's a gentle introduction to the beautiful experience of becoming aware of and consciously connecting to your Spirit Guides.
I'll use many years of expertise to explain simply and clearly what you need to do to connect to them, and this could be just the start of a beautiful journey.
I'd love for you to join me.
Andy
Psychic & Mediumship Awareness Class
Psychic & Mediumship Awareness Class - Beginners
So, do you want to become aware of loved ones or your own energy and the energy of other people, maybe you want to know what the “feelings and knowings’ really mean?
We all have to start somewhere, and this class is for people that are curious about what intuition is, how to perceive your own energy, how to perceive the Spirit World, and how to know you are NOT making it up, or just imagining it.
What’s the difference between Psychic Awareness and Mediumistic Awareness?
I show you that we ALL have the ability to percieve, and I will gently lead you onto a path that I love dearly.
Through 4 classes, we look at easy and safe ways to connect, in a supportive and fun learning space.
£60 for all four classes, and I also record them for you to keep as a learning resource for you.
One concessionary space available - Contact me for details
Class Dates are May 27th, June 3rd, June 10th, June 17th
E-Mail me on info@andrewcodling.com
Thursday Trance Development Group
Are you looking to deepen your connection with your Spirit Guides in a safe, supportive, and practical environment?
Join our 6-week Thursday Trance Development Circle, designed for those with foundational experience in mediumship. This course moves beyond the basics to explore the profound, practical aspects of trance. We will focus on strengthening your blend, building unshakable trust, and practicing different facets of trance mediumship, including inspired speaking, healing, and evidential communication.
This is a space for dedicated, hands-on practice, guided by inspiration and a focus on your unique journey with Spirit.
(A pre-course chat is required to ensure suitability.)
The course dates are May 21st, June 4th, 18th, July 2nd, 16th & 30th 7-9pm
The complete course cost is £90 contact me at info@andrewcodling.com
Tuesday Trance Development Class
Are you looking to deepen your connection with your Spirit Guides in a safe, supportive, and practical environment?
Join our 6-week Tuesday Trance Circle, designed for those with foundational experience in mediumship. This course moves beyond the basics to explore the profound, practical aspects of trance. We will focus on strengthening your blend, building unshakable trust, and practicing different facets of trance mediumship, including inspired speaking, healing, and evidential communication.
It is suitable for people that are new to Trance, and open to all.
This is a space for dedicated, hands-on practice, guided by inspiration and a focus on your unique journey with Spirit.
(A pre-course chat is required to ensure suitability.)
Inner Wisdom Workshop 22nd & 23rd Nov
Inner Wisdom
22nd & 23rd November 2025
10am - 4pm
Warham Reading Room, Norfolk
Join Andrew Codling & Dr Liz Sparkes for two days of deepening your connection to your inner wisdom and your Spirit Guides.
Through shamanic practises, visualisations and deep meditation and practice exercises, you can access deeper states of connection, knowing and insight. Allowing you to embrace your own knowing and enter a deeper state of trust in your ability to access answers for yourself.
Through loving connection practices, we bring a closer connection to those from the Spirit World, who wish to share our journey, and bring wisdom to us.
Day 1
Empower yourself through a shamanic power retrieval and deepen your connection to those that guide you in spirit.
Day 2
A day to enhance that loving connection with your guides, you’ll get the chance to work with your Guides using Trance and Altered States.
Please pay what you can comfortably afford (£150 - 295)
Awaken your Inner Healer
Spend a day understanding how to bring your innate healing abilities forward. This workshop is suitable for those with or without previous experience. We will create the perfect environment for you to connect with energy healing in a very natural and unique, way to you.
Connect with Spirit Guides - with Liz Sparkes & Andrew Codling
Join us for a magical and beautiful day connecting with those that guide you.
This workshop is suitable for those with or without previous experience. Allowing you the right space to deepen your connection to your guides. To also allow you to build confidence in this loving connection.
The Heart of You - 4 Week Course
Have you ever wondered why you think the way you think, or feel the way you feel?
Do you want to overcome the habits that can hinder your personal growth, and authentic mediumship?
Join Dr Liz Sparkes & Andrew Codling
With a background in psychology, energy healing and intuitive guidance, Liz will support you to build a foundation of trust.
Often patterns and beliefs hold us back. With visualisation and gentle insight practices you can strengthen your inner world and belief in your ability.
Andrew Codling
Is an Evidential Medium, Trance Medium, Intuitive and Tutor, he works with compassion, humour and insight, to bring about a strong and loving connection, between you and your spirit friends.
There is no judgment of you, just empowering you to be the best you can be, in a supportive and loving space.
The Course
The course itself starts on Sunday September 28th, and we will meet fortnightly for the next 4 sessions.
October 5th, October 12th, October 19th.
6pm-8:30pm
The sessions are held via Zoom, and the Zoom link will be sent out after payment is confirmed.
The course cost is held on a sliding scale, between £85-£125 depending on what you feel you can afford.
If you have questions, and wish to discuss further, you can contact us at
info@andrewcodling.com
or
Drlizsparkesenquiry@gmail.com
Expand into the Infinite Consciousness - Trance Development Course
This intensive 6-week course is for those ready to deepen their spiritual practice profoundly. Building on your existing relationship with spirit guides, we will explore the transformative realms of trance states. You will learn practical techniques to safely alter your consciousness, facilitate trance healing, receive profound philosophical teachings, and unlock the limitless potential of your own intuitive nature. This is a experiential journey of expansion, designed to be supportive, deeply transformative, and surprisingly fun.
A consistent practice of connecting with spirit guides. Students should be comfortable with meditation and committed to a deep, personal exploration.
Pricing on a sliding scale, and all 6 classes are recorded for you to keep.
Course starts on September 9th at 7pm until 9pm and in total, there are 6 classes every two weeks at the same time.
Pricing between £99 & £199 depending on what you can comfortably afford.
info @andrewcodling.com to book your place
Friday Trance Circle
A dedicated 6-session circle for experienced trance mediums to deepen their practice. Meeting every other Friday, we will focus on practical exercises in a supported environment to refine trance states, enhance energetic discernment, and explore the responsibilities of being a clear vessel. This is a space for serious practitioners to work, share, and evolve together. Prior trance experience required.
Trance Healing Weekend
Trance Healing Weekend - 23/24 Aug 2025
It will be an immersive and practical weekend.
We will look at the way’s in which can use our intuition, energy awareness, and mediumship, to connect and develop an understanding and use of healing with altered states and using Shamanic & energy practices.
Aimed at all levels of awareness, including beginners.
Location is Warham Reading Room in North Norfolk.
10-4pm Both Day’s
Refreshments provided, but bring your own lunch.
Cost for the weekend
is on a sliding scale between
£99 - 129
Pay what you can comfortably afford
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Trance Mediumship - Developing the Connection.
This course held via Zoom ( All classes are recorded ) is a relaxed, but thoughtful and insightful look into different aspects of Trance Mediumship.
We will look at areas such as Inspired Speaking, Trance Philosophy, Trance Healing and more, it will involve discussions as a group, plus paired and group practices, and my aim is to share my understanding to increase your confidence and understanding, of how you work with your spirit guides. It is NOT suitable for complete beginners, as a degree of autonomy is needed when working in pairs.
The Dates are:
August 12th & 26th
September 9th & 23rd
October 7th & 21st
The pricing is held on a sliding scale from £99-£199 so you can close ANY amount in between those figures.
£149.00 is only the suggested amount, please pay what you can comfortably afford.
Please contact me if you wish to discuss whether this course is right for you. info@andrewcodling.com
