Crafting a sustainable healing space
DESIGN ALCHEMY:
FROM DREAMY IDEAS TO A SOULFUL DESIGN FOR YOUR RETREAT CENTER
From the overwhelm of scattered ideas to a clear, deeply aligned earth-crafted healing space.
I help conscious landowners turn their off-grid retreat vision into build-ready masterplans. Through my Earth Doula Design Method – where architecture meets shamanism – we create breathable structures that heal from the inside out.
PICTURE THIS…
You’re finally standing in your own sacred, healing space - designed through and with nature, infused with your vision and fully aligned with the energy of the land.
✨ Stepping inside feels like a deep exhale – where stress fades and peace surrounds you.
✨Thick earthen walls absorb sound, creating a temple of stillness.
✨ No more renting cold, impersonal venues. No more working around someone else’s restrictions or using soulless, concrete spaces.
Your masterplan is clear, the earth construction has begun, and a sense of community is already forming. People touch the walls, some even resting on freshly stamped earth.
And you? You don’t just see it – you feel it. Your space is alive, becoming the heart of your retreats, workshops, and gatherings – long before it’s even complete.
Soon, this will be a place where people arrive to heal, reconnect, and leave transformed – held by the walls that were once just a vision.
IS THIS YOU?
ARE YOU READY TO CO-CREATE A RETREAT CENTER THAT LEAVES YOUR GUESTS RAVING TO ALL THEIR FRIENDS?
Imagine… a space that heals your clients even by being in this space, let alone the workshops you’re gonna run.
🌕 You have a vision but need a plan so that you can finally bring it to life.
🌕 You want a soulful space without overwhelm so that you can focus on hosting retreats.
🌕 You’re ready to go beyond Pinterest so that you can make your dream retreat real
INTRODUCING the founder of Ananda Earth Atelier
Hi, I’m Katharina...
A few years ago, I was surrounded by beautiful designs yet felt disconnected from nature. That changed when I volunteered on a rammed earth school project in Ghana – I knew I needed to build with earth.
Since then, I’ve worked on earth-building sites and with renowned architecture firms, but something was missing. I didn’t just want to design buildings – I wanted to create spaces that breathe, hold energy, and feel alive.
My superpower? Deep listening, energy alignment, and design that feels like it was always meant to be there.
That’s why I founded Ananda Earth Atelier and developed The EARTH Doula Method – a blend of sustainable architecture, intuitive clay modeling, and shamanic wisdom.
Now, I help conscious landowners and retreat facilitators turn soulful visions into build-ready plans – so complete, you can hand them to a building team and start construction with confidence.
I set you up with everything you need to hand your design over seamlessly – clear drawings, material guidance, and a cohesive vision that builders can follow without guesswork. What you get is a fully realized, thorough plan that ensures your retreat is built with intention, efficiency, and longevity.
Now, you might wonder…
So how do you go from an abstract dream of a healing space to a fully designed, ready-to-build retreat center?
Let´s break it down!
...by having a look at the process of...
DESIGN ALCHEMY:
FROM DREAMY IDEAS TO A SOULFUL DESIGN FOR YOUR RETREAT CENTER
Together, we’ll turn your off-grid retreat vision into a build-ready drawing set. Using my Earth Doula Design Method – where architecture meets shamanism – we’ll co-create a breathable space, crafted with natural materials. So that you can leave behind the struggle of renting venues and finally create a space that is fully yours – no compromises.
In this program, we’ll transform your pinterest ideas into an EARTH DESIGN PACKAGE – ready for construction – through these steps:
UNEARTH the Vision: Deep reflection to uncover the soul of the space
…so that every design choice feels aligned and intentional.
TIME TRAVEL through Magic: Shamanic journey to align past, present, and future
…so that your space carries both ancestral wisdom and future vision.
CRAFT the Soul: Clay modeling & 2D design to shape the space
…so that your retreat starts taking form – visually and energetically.
DESIGN the Details: Refining, zooming in, and preparing execution-ready plans
…so that builders know exactly how to bring your vision to life.
BIRTH it to Life: Laying the foundation for the physical build
…so that your healing space moves from dream to reality – without hesitation.
Here´s how we´ll make it happen, with...
THE EARTH DOULA METHOD
A 12-week journey from Pinterest dreams to a clear, build-ready masterplan for your soulful, healing space.
EXCAVATE the Vision
Uncover the deeper purpose of your project through guided reflection and visual exploration so that you only have to do the design process once.
AWAKEN the Dream
Journey beyond logic to tap into ancestral wisdom and align with the soul of the land so that we can bring your vision to life in harmony with nature.
REVEAL the Form
Shaping the concept with intuitive clay modeling and early sketch designs so that you can see & refine your space before it’s built.
TAILOR the Details
Translate the vision into precise drawings, refining spatial flow, materials, and key design elements so that every detail serves purpose and harmony.
HARVEST to Build
Set the roadmap for the building process and gather the right team so that you can move with confidence into construction.
The holistic architectural deliverables…
What´s in there?
In this program, we’ll focus on the following:
🟡 Vision questionnaire
🟡 Kick-off call (60 min)
🟡 Shamanic vision session
🟡 Clay model
🟡 2D masterplan
🟡 Support materials
For a 2-week period, you’ll receive a BONUS:
🟡 Free consultation call after submission
🟡 3-month process roadmap
🟡 Supplier list for natural materials
🟡 Deep dive session on a topic of your choice (e.g., permaculture, sacred geometry, off-grid systems, or earth building)
Success stories
My former office chefs share their experineces working with me...
RoSana, Guesthouse for a Health Center
Design Credits: Studio Anna Heringer
Katharina role: design team
SAB, Leipzig, Germany
Design Credits: ACME
Katharina role: design from concept through to detail design and tender stage, coordinating with specialist consultants
Earth Campus, Tatale, Ghana
Design Credits: Studio Anna Heringer
Katharina role: design team, detailed planning, project managementand, on-site construction supervision.
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT?
THIS IS THE MOST HOLISTIC DESIGN PROCESS YOU’LL FIND
🌱 This isn’t a copy-paste design. Every detail is tailored to your unique healing space and the vision it holds.
🌱 You’ll have me by your side—guiding you through the process with personalized drawings, a holistic strategy, and full design support. You don’t have to do this alone.
🌱 We’ll co-create a build-ready drawing set for a healing space that feels alive, grounded, and truly yours.
This IS for you if...
💛 You’re ready to create a healing space with earth at its core.
💛 You want a structured yet intuitive design process.
💛 You need a buildable, sustainable plan that honors nature.
💛 You’re open to spiritual guidance for clarity and alignment.
💛 You value a design approach that blends logic, energy, and intuition.
This is NOT for you if...
🔒 You want a generic, copy-paste design.
🔒 You prefer concrete, steel, and toxic insulation.
🔒 You don’t trust natural materials like earth.
🔒 You dismiss stillness and meditation in creation.
🔒 You’re not open to co-creation and energy alignment.
Questions?
Some clients had questions before starting their healing project.
Here are the most common ones...
If you don’t see your question here, feel free to email me or drop me a message on IG. I’m happy to help!
100%! This process is made for visionaries, not architects. I guide you every step of the way.
You get up to two design iterations to refine and align your space before finalizing.
In 12 weeks, you’ll have a fully designed plan set (Stages 1-3). If you want to go deeper, we can extend into detailed planning.
No, there’s another stage called detail planning, where we zoom into the close-up elements of the building, which can be added as an additional service package.
Yes, but this requires a separate discussion. For now, my focus is on design.
If you’re not fully happy with the design, I offer a vision review and a full design iteration within one (or two) months – at no extra cost. My goal is for your space to feel deeply aligned. We’ll refine it together until it does, within this extended timeframe and within the eligibility criteria.
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Build with Earth, Create with Soul
This is your moment to turn your vision into something real – a space deeply connected to nature, grounded in the earth beneath your feet, and shaped by your dreams.
I’m here to guide you every step of the way, and I’d love to co-create with you.
Let’s bring your vision to life – rooted in earth, shaped by heart.
