Why we built The Survival Reset Experience.
The story begins
We didn’t create another retreat. We created an escape from everything that disconnects you from yourself. Modern life made us comfortable — but disconnected. Always online. Always stimulated. Rarely present. We wanted the opposite. So we created The Reset Islands — a series of immersive experiences on sunny, raw, paradise islands, where nature becomes the catalyst for transformation. Each island. Each season. A new chapter.
🔥 THE FIRST CHAPTER: SURVIVAL RESET INITIATION
The Survival Reset — 5 days. No distractions. No shortcuts. Learn real survival skills. Reconnect with your body and mind. Push past your limits. It’s intense. It’s real. It’s transformative. 📍Summer: May, June & July — Balearic Islands Edition 📍Winter, November & December— Canary Islands Edition Two islands. One mission: Reset at the core.
Meet the team leading your reset
Expert instructors helping you master survival skills and reconnect with nature.
Founder & Design Instructor
Matthieu Zeilas
Matthieu designed Reset Islands to combine practical wilderness skills with personal transformation. His passion for nature and human potential drives every phase of the program.
Survival Skills Instructor
Marco Díaz
Marco brings years of wilderness experience and teaches shelter construction, fire management, and foraging. He creates a safe environment where learning happens through doing.
Wellness & Breathwork Guide
Sofia Aranda
Sofia guides participants through stress management, breathwork, and nervous system training. She helps you reconnect with your body and build mental resilience alongside practical skills.
Technical Skills & Safety Lead
Javier Romero
Javier ensures every participant learns essential knots, self-defense, and safety protocols with precision and care. His attention to detail keeps everyone secure throughout the experience.
I came expecting survival skills. I left with clarity. The 24-hour evaluation forced me to trust myself in ways I never had before. That shift stayed with me.
Marcus T.
Participant, London
Caterina's approach strips away the performance. You're not being tested to fail. You're being taught to trust your instincts and your body. That changes everything.
Elena R.
Participant, Barcelona
Three days in and I'd already done things I thought were impossible. The instructors don't push harder; they help you see what you're already capable of. That's the real skill.
James W.
Participant, Amsterdam
The structure respects your intelligence. You're not babied through survival skills. You learn, you apply, you figure it out. By the celebration, you know what you actually did.
Sofia M.
Participant, Madrid
Working alongside Caterina showed me what intentional teaching looks like. Every moment is designed for learning and connection, not ego or performance. That's rare.
David K.
Instructor collaborator, Mallorca
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Are you ready to experience our rebirth program?