The Ascent

Escape the ordinary. Rise to the extraordinary with your loved one.

25–29 November 2026 · Bran, Transylvania · By application

Are you ready to go beyond the surface of yourself, of the everyday, of what you thought was possible? The answers you seek are waiting at the summit.
Escape the Ordinary,
Embrace the Extraordinary

Are you ready to go beyond the surface of yourself, of the everyday, of what you thought was possible? The answers you seek are waiting at the summit. Escape the Ordinary,
Embrace the Extraordinary

The phenomenon

On 28 November, at sunset, at the exact moment the Sphinx of Egypt aligns energetically with the Sphinx of the Bucegi Mountains, you will stand at that summit. Two sphinxes. One portal. One moment in time that happens once a year. This is the centrepiece of The Ascent. A once-a-year convergence that people travel across the world to experience. These ancient mountains carry a powerful frequency that facilitates profound inner shift. You do not need to explain it. You simply need to be there. You will be standing at that threshold.

A physical, emotional, mental and spiritual ascent

Through movement, meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, and energy practices, you will journey inward as you climb outward. The ascent within mirrors the climb itself. Each step upward, an invitation to shed what no longer serves you and rise into who you truly are.

What awaits you

The Summit Climb and Portal Experience
On 28 November, ascend to the Sphinx of the Bucegi Mountains, Romania's sacred energy portal, which at sunset aligns with the Sphinx of Egypt. The climb is as much an inner journey as an outer one. Rejuvenating, awakening, and utterly unforgettable.
Exclusive Workshops and Personal Sessions
Intimate, personalised sessions with Alina and Tatiana, designed to deepen your connection to yourself and to your loved one, reigniting clarity, courage, and shared purpose.
Sacred Meditation and Energy Alignment
Surrender to the natural forces of the Bucegi Mountains, letting them awaken your deepest desires for balance, presence, and what comes next.
Reflection Circles and Soulful Connection
Open your heart and mind in intimate gatherings, bonding with kindred spirits on their own ascent, each one climbing toward something greater.
Luxurious Holistic Massage
Deeply restorative massage sessions after the climb. Melting away tension and returning the body to a state of stillness and renewal.

Come with your
loved one

The Ascent is designed for two. Someone you want to create a deeper bond with.

A partner. A parent. A sibling. A close friend. Someone you want to ascend with, not just someone you are ascending beside.

This is an amplification retreat for people who already have a strong bond and want to go further, higher, and more deliberately, together.

Journey inward as you climb outward.

The Setting

Nestled in the enchanting landscapes of Transylvania, Transylvanian Inn in Bran is an oasis of peace and stillness, away from the noise of the world. The entire hotel is reserved exclusively for retreat guests.

Double rooms with private bathrooms and views overlooking Dracula’s Bran Castle and the breathtaking valley at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains. Full board included, with fresh, lovingly prepared traditional food made from seasonal produce sourced from local producers.

Your Facilitators

Alina Addison

Former MD, Rothschild and Co. Author, The Audacity Spectrum. A decade of running transformational retreats in Transylvania. She knows what the mountain does to people who show up ready.

Tatiana Poliakova

Former MD, Nomura. Ex JP Morgan and BNP Paribas. Her framework is Healthy Intensity. Intensity itself is not the problem. Unregulated intensity is. She knows the difference, and she knows how to help you find it.