Who We Are
Jenny Beste
Founder, Host and Companion on Your BJJ Journey
Raised on a farm in Germany, I have always felt deeply connected to nature and the rhythm of the seasons. From an early age, I learned to listen to my body, move with intention, and nurture my mind – a philosophy that continues to guide my life on and off the mats.
As a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu purple belt, and lifelong athlete – from handball to swimming and since recently, freediving – I’ve developed a deep awareness of both body and mind. BJJ, in particular, has taught me how resilience, focus, and mental clarity are cultivated through consistency, presence, and self-awareness. Every roll, every challenge, is a mirror for our inner state – and an opportunity to grow beyond it.
With a background in physics and sports science, including psychology and stress management, I combine a scientific understanding of human performance with a holistic approach to wellbeing. I believe that true progress in Jiu-Jitsu – and in life – comes from balance: between effort and recovery, tension and release, body and mind.
Through New Horizons, I create BJJ retreats designed for practitioners who want to go deeper – not only technically, but mentally and physically. These retreats offer a space to train with intention, recharge in nature, and reconnect with your purpose on the mats and beyond.
Each experience is crafted with care and love: from high-quality BJJ instruction and mindful movement sessions to nourishing food and restorative downtime. My goal is for every participant to leave not just refreshed, but re-centered, inspired, and equipped with tools to maintain balance, focus, and resilience in daily life – both on and off the mats.
My mission is to guide you on a journey where training meets transformation, helping you reclaim your energy, enhance your mental wellbeing, and rediscover the joy of movement within the serene settings of some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes.
Jianna Rengifo
Chef of Nourishment and Soulful Moments
From a very young age, the kitchen has always felt like home to me. I still remember making my very first sandwiches at the age of three with all the pride in the world. As the years went by, my passion for food grew deeper and more colourful. My father introduced me to the heart of Italian cuisine, while my Venezuelan grandmothers lovingly passed down their traditional recipes.
“Cooking helps me travel without stepping on a plane.”
My curiosity for flavours has always been as broad as the horizon. When my grandmother returned from India with fragrant spices, I learned how food can carry entire cultures within. I got obsessed with Bollywood and Indian culture and food because of this. At 15, my godfather’s wife introduced me to authentic Chinese cuisine and culture, my family became regulars at the Chinese club celebrating Chinese NYE. As I later fell in love with French language and culture, I dived into their culinary world as well. All in all, my cooking became a true journey across continents – Italian, French, Venezuelan, Indian, Chinese, Japanese and beyond.
Today, I bring all of this into my kitchen with one clear intention: to create healthy meals that nourish body, mind and soul. Cooking for me is the biggest act of love and care, through flavours. At New Horizons Retreats, I will craft every meal with seasonal, wholesome ingredients, designed to support your wellbeing, enhance your energy, and leave you feeling both balanced and inspired.
With every dish, my goal is to connect you with the joy of mindful eating, the richness of diverse traditions, and the simple truth that food is one of the most beautiful ways to heal, restore and come back to yourself.
Note from Jenny: Jianna has helped me so much on my journey through life. She has been a huge inspiration and without her, New Horizons wouldn’t exist. She also does very important back office work for the project. Unfortunately, she cannot be at every retreat – but when she’s there, the experience will be twice as soulful.
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