About The Retreat

2024 Dates

14th – 21st September
21st – 28th September

If you are a lover of the great outdoors then our multi-adventure yoga holiday Montenegro is for you.

Montenegro is a beautiful and yet still untouched country just outside Europe, bordering Croatia. It has everything you could dream of, mountains, vast lakes, sandy beaches, waterfalls and wild swimming areas. We have planned a week to showcase all that this untouched area of the world has to offer!

For your week-long hiking yoga holiday adventure, you can expect a relaxed yet exhilarating itinerary, with breathtaking hikes, water sports, boat excursions, beautiful day trips and more, with 3 hours of yoga per day.

We are based in a beautifully renovated olive mill 10 minutes from the spectacular coast, a short walk from the traditional old town and with its cosy restaurants and shops, so if you choose to have a day to relax by yourself, this is fine, too!

If you haven’t visited Montenegro before, you are absolutely in for a treat. Unlike its neighbour Croatia, Montenegro is relatively untouched by tourism but shares the same stunning coastline, scenery and friendly people, we have planned a week for you exploring all that Montenegro has to offer!

Montenegro is half the size of Wales, but in a relatively small area you will be lucky to find an incredible coastline with unspoilt beaches, clear lakes in the national parks for wild swimming, rivers fit for kayaking, and mountains that are begging to be conquered. We can arrange day tours, hiking, cycling and more for you so that you can take in all there is of this incredible country.

Venue

Stay in our renovated Olive Mill in the beautiful old village of Stari Bar, Montenegro. Nestled in the valleys of South East Montenegro, this venue is rich in culture and history, as well as being spectacularly beautiful! Explore the untouched mountain ranges within the area.

Retreat schedule

Day 1

Arrival day, welcome briefing and meal at 8pm

Day 2

Explore the beautiful traditional old town of Stari Bar, discover the secret wild swimming cascading waterfalls of the area

Day 3

Hike to the top of Mount Rumija, the highest peak in the area for magnificent 360 ° views of the surroundings of Bar, Albania, Skadar Lake, Podgorica, Mount Sutorman and all that behind it

Day 4

Join us on the train to Lake Skadar, and swim, relax or have a boat trip around the magnificent lake

Day 5

Hike to a beautiful waterfall which starts from the retreat

Day 6

Local beach excursion for some chill time and swim

Day 7

Free day for sun worshipping, exploring the local area, or we can organise for you to see anything you would like to in the area!

Day 8

Departure Day

Please note that this schedule is all optional – it is your holiday so you can be as active or relaxed as you like. If you feel like you need a day off to relax, have a snooze and a massage then do it!

Please Note: The schedule is subject to weather changes and may vary during the retreat

Daily Schedule

8am: Wake up with hot water and lemon.
8.30-10am: Morning yoga practice.
10.00am: Brunch served.
11am-5pm: Time for activities – Walking, hiking, climbing or just relaxing in the chalet. Massage and other holistic treatments on offer.
6pm-7.30pm: Evening yoga practice.
7.45pm: Dinner.

Teacher

Melanie Hutton
Melanie has a wealth of experience working on retreats since 2014. A dedication to yoga and its lifestyle led her to train with Frog Lotus yoga International Spain alongside her holistic therapy career. From teaching to hosting to massaging, her skill set is vast. Her classes are holistic in style using the meridians and chakra system and bringing in a magical workshop feel as well as knowledge on the philosophy of yoga and its root.

Expect her classes to be compassionate , mindful and nurturing in feel which encompass her optimistic, vibrant yet peaceful personality. Melanie aims to give each Yogi something to take away with them to work on physically or mentally.

Melanie joins us at Adventure yogi and now lives in Manchester the North West of the UK where she holds regular classes and workshops mainly in Yin Yoga her specialist yoga style where she takes you through a journey of the meridians . Her vinyasa flow classes are often chakra based learning about these powerful energetic centres through movement breath and meditation to help settle each and every yogi into the retreat.

About the Yoga

Morning Class
Our 1.5 hour morning classes are designed to help you awaken your body, focusing on energising and invigorating your body, ready for an exhilarating day exploring the stunning scenery.

Evening Class
After your day hiking, exploring or relaxing at the beach, return to the olive mill to unwind and relax tired bodies with a restorative evening yoga class. This gentle session will vary each evening and include pranayama and meditation to help mind and body really let go and allow you to enter a state of deep relaxation.

Cuisine

The food in Montenegro is special. Local, seasonal, and as fresh as it gets. We use a combination of the local market, bakeries, delis and small shops for our supplies.

You can expect delicious salads with the most amazing tomatoes and olives, wholesome meals to nourish and fuel your adventures, and freshly baked bread. We even sample some local sweet treats (the Baklava is amazing!) for the perfect fix after hikes.

You will enjoy brunch and a two-course evening meal while lunch will be at ‘home’ in the garden or even as a ‘packed picnic’ to take on our adventures! Of course, everything is vegetarian or vegan.

We will cater for any dietary requirements, just let us know in advance. Our chef is Nafia Harding. With a flare for the colourful, Nafias’ culinary creations are as beautiful as they are absolutely delicious! Nutritionally balanced, plant-based and from the heart you will leave each meal feeling satisfied in every way.

Accommodation

We have a choice of triple, double, single or twin room options. See their descriptions below:

Triple room ground floor: These are two very large and spacious bunk rooms with double bed bunk beds and there is 1 per person so you have alot of your own private space. They are ground floor rooms. They have shared showers and bathrooms. The photo opposite does not do the room justice as it is a gorgeous room.

Single Rooms: 1st and 2nd floor: We have 6 single or double rooms to share with one other – your choice. They have king size beds.

1st floor: 3 rooms have an en-suite bathroom with toilet, sink and shower.

2nd Floor: 3 rooms have a private shower but shared bathrooms

Twin room 1st floor: Has an en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and sink.

Inside we have 100 m2 of main common room with comfy sofas, fully equipped kitchen and a cosy fireplace. A smaller common area of 40 m2 is perfect for reading and relaxing.

Outside there is 2000 m2 of garden space with fire pit, treehouse, outdoor seating and plunge pool. Our patio is perfect for evening meals under the stars, and our vine-clad pergola offers shade throughout the day.

Retreat price

This holiday is all inclusive except flights and transfers.

A twin/double room is for two people sharing either two single beds or a double bed.

Shared Triple Room shared Bathroom: Standard Price £1095pp

Shared Twin/Double Room Private Shower Shared bathroom: Standard Price £1295pp

Single Room Private Shower Shared bathroom: Standard Price £1495pp

Single Room En-suite bathroom: Standard Price £1595pp

Includes

• 7 nights beautiful group accommodation in a converted olive mill
• 2 x 1.5hr daily yoga classes for 6 days
• Outdoor plunge pool to cool off from the Adriatic heat
• 1 guided walk around town to get your bearings and waterfall visit
• 1 guided hike on the first day with packed lunch
• Day trip to Lake Skadar
• Guided Waterfall walk
• Day trip to Petrovac Beach
• 7 x Daily delicious brunch after yoga
• 7 x Daily delicious light lunch or packed lunch
• 6 x Daily vegetarian/vegan 2 course evening meals
• Transfers to and from airport – recommended times only

Not included

• Flights/train travel, insurance
• Transfers can be arranged at an additional cost
• Afternoon activities. We will send more information about prices closer to the time and then tailor the week to the groups desires for a bespoke package
• Massage treatments are available on request
• Lunches

What to pack

• Yoga mats are provided, but if you would like blocks, straps, eye pillows or anything else please bring them with you! Also, if you love your mat, then bring it along!
• Beachwear, and what you need to protect yourself from the sun: sunglasses, hat and suntan lotion
• Hiking boots and appropriate socks
• Mosquito repellent
• Light clothing for coastal and harbour towns
• A jumper or cardigan for the cool mountain evenings
• Shorts and t-shirts that “breathe” for hiking (avoid cotton)
• A camera and binoculars to observe the fauna
• A water bottle (more ecological than plastic bottles!)
• Your prescription if travelling with lots of medicine
• A road map and your international driving licence should you wish to hire a car
• Indoor shoes/slippers to keep your toes warm

How to get there

We can support travellers with arranging this transfer as we know it’s sometimes nerve racking organising transfers in an unfamiliar place. We will book the transfer and pass on the details to you, but the fee must be paid in euros to the transfer company on arrival. It will be approximately 50 euros return and 25 euros single trip depending on the number of travellers.

The journey takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours from Dubrovnik to the retreat depending on the time it takes to exit the airport and general traffic.

If you want to arrange flights outside these times, there are 2x Buses a day 11am and 20.30 from Dubrovnik to Bar which is approximately £20. Click here for more information. Please check these transfer times before booking your flights though.
Activities – yoga, pilates, wellness program etc

Easyjet, Jet 2 and flybe all fly to Dubrovnik, Croatia for return flights from as little as £80. We can organise a group return transfer for you from Dubrovnik to the venue if you get flights arriving into Dubrovnik before 2pm, and flights departing out of Dubrovnik after 2pm. The transfer will be at an extra cost. You can use Skyscanner to search for the best deals.

Booking

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