Description

Join us mid-Summer to celebrate the Solstice with a daily dose of yoga, bountiful brunches, optional activities, time to relax in the sunshine and enjoy everything that Summer in the Mediterranean has to offer including the local San Juan festival celebrating mid-Summer.
We all love the vibrancy of Summer but at some point our energy begins to flag and we all need to take a break & rest.

This is why our mid-year Summer Solstice Yoga Retreat is the perfect escape where you can check in & breathe out.

Relax at a beautiful little hotel near the sea, begin each day with yoga, take dips in the pool, explore the lovely town of Altea nearby, have a massage, head to the beach and join – if you wish – our ‘fun-but-good-for-you’ optional Summertime activities. And, should you fancy a taste of a Spanish fiesta, you can join the locals celebrating mid-summer at the annual San Juan festival.

Based at a 300 year old olive farm – now a 4* country house hotel – set in acres of orange & olive groves near the sea. This peaceful setting is the perfect base to get away from your normal routine and get a fresh perspective on life.

Our summer solstice yoga retreat is perfect for:

* Those looking for some ‘me-time’ but happy to meet like minded people
* Those who like their holidays to be a blend of relaxation & activity
* Those who’d like to start each day with a lovely long yoga session
* Solo travellers who want their own room & private bathroom. We never ask guests to share – unless they want to bring & share with a friend of course
* Those who like to stay at unique little hotels owned & run by friendly locals

Retreat schedule

Mornings begin quietly with fresh fruit & teas whilst you slowly awaken before heading to the yoga studio for a 90 minute yoga practice to open your body and senses to the day.

The yoga sessions are suitable for those with a little bit of experience – even if it’s a bit rusty! – right up to the super flexi yogi’s.

Absolute beginners are recommended to attend some classes at home before joining us to gain a basic understanding of what to expect but also because we want everyone to enjoy the entire yoga experience.

After class there’s an abundant buffet breakfast of wholegrain cereals, seasonal fruits, local cheeses & cold cuts, hot eggs, homemade tortilla, yogurts – inc. dairy free, juices, assorted breads, croissants, pastries, teas & coffee.

On some days after breakfast there’ll be some optional activities you can join if you wish – see below.

Supper is taken at our hotel on arrival day & the final evening. We leave your taste buds free to explore local dining on the other eves.

The hotel has a great restaurant for lunch & supper and there’s a wide choice of restaurants nearby too. We find retreat guests often get together & head into town to one of the restaurants so that’s always an option if you’d like to join them.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
After breakfast you could :
• head to the pool for a swim or a float, take a guilt free snooze, enjoy the sunshine or loose yourself in a book
• explore the ‘old town’ of Altea nearby considered to be one of the prettiest in this area
• enjoy treatments with our onsite wellness team
• have a workout in the hotel gym
• or sign up for sea kayaking or paddle boarding
• join the locals to celebrate mid-summer at the San Juan festival with parades, fireworks & bonfires on the beach

Cuisine

You can look forward to delicious, freshly prepared Mediterranean vegetarian menus prepared with love and making use of fresh seasonal produce that grows abundantly in this region. Fish will be offered some nights too and, as this is not a strict retreat, wine is available for those that would like a savour a glass or two with their meals.

Included in your stay is a mini ‘breakfast’ of fresh fruits & herbal teas each morning prior to class to help you slowly awaken, full buffet breakfast after class and super tasty vegetarian meals on three of the evenings.

On two evenings your tastebuds are free to explore local dining and on one of these evenings we’ll organise a meal at a local restaurant which you are free to join if you wish. There is a wide choice of tapas bars, cafes, bakeries and excellent restaurants if you get a little ‘peckish’ during the day.

Accommodation

You’ll stay at this 300 year old Olive farm in the coastal town of Altea, an hour north of Alicante (airport transfers available – see below). The farm has been owned by the same Spanish family for generations before they decided to reform it in the late 1990’s to a 4* country house hotel.

The hotel has a brilliant location, sitting at the very point where the countryside meets the edge of town and so we’re surrounded by country views but yet, we’re an easy 10 minute walk to the nearby white washed town of Altea – considered to be one of the prettiest in the area – and an easy 25 minute walk to the beach.

The hotel has a pool, 20 spacious double ensuite rooms, small gym & sauna, a spacious yoga studio with lovely mountain views and a restaurant that creates delicious vegetarian and fish dishes for us whilst Vincenta – the hotel owner – brings fresh eggs from her happy hens and bakes a delicious breakfast cake for us every day – heaven!

Retreat price

Prices are in British pounds

Class Room: £935 single / shared £860
Superior Room: £985 Single / shared £910

Includes

• 5 nights at a renovated olive farm, June 20-25th, 2024. If coming on your own you’ll have your own ensuite
• Classic room for a reasonable supplement of £75.00 for the whole retreat.
• Option to upgrade to one of the 7 larger Superior rooms with private terrace or balcony for £50.00 for entire retreat.
• Option to extend your stay & book extra nights – ask for details
• Welcome circle on arrival day – chance to meet everyone & set your intentions for the retreat
• Herbal teas & fresh fruits each morning before yoga
• 90 minute yoga sessions each morning to stretch and balance mind & body
• 3-course plant based suppers on arrival day & the final night
• Abundant buffet breakfasts
• Herbal teas & filtered water throughout
• Pool & bathroom towels
• Complimentary organic toiletries
• Yoga mat, blocks & belt
• Use of the gym & sauna .. sauna incurs small fee
• Services of an experienced local Retreat Host each day to organise local activities
• Optional airport transfer service from/to Alicante at selected times .. see below
• Opportunity to join optional Sea Kayaking, Paddle Boarding & to book Massages all reasonably priced from €35.00

What past guests have said

“5 wonderful days of yoga, pilates, healthy eating and excellent facilities with friendly teachers, instructors and therapists. Professionally and knowledgeably organised with many personal, individual touches. I will return very soon!”. Ann

“I loved the tranquility of the hotel, its location and the food. It was great to see a group of strangers grow & laugh together. Nicole’s attention to detail and care of her clients has been exceptional and made the experience a real treat”. Sabine

”I really enjoyed this retreat, the location was stunning and the yoga & pilates were excellent. I would definitely come back because I had such a great time.” Lucy

“I came knowing nothing about Yoga & Pilates but have learnt so much – particularly with regard to breathing. I have had the most amazing time and feel I have achieved a great deal and met some incredible people”. Carole

How to get here

Private group transfer from/to Alicante airport is available for this retreat.  The transfer aims to leave the airport on arrival day between 11-13.00 and arrive back at airport on final day for midday. Please ensure your flight lands no later than 12.15 on arrival day and departs no earlier than 13.30 on final day.

Transfers take an hour to the hotel & cost €40 each way, payable at the hotel.  Transfers must be pre-booked.  For flights outside of our transfer times, we can book either a private taxi for you (circa €100) or a seat on a local ‘resort hopper’ bus service (circa €40) – please ask for details before booking flights.

Booking

To make an enquiry or book this Summer Solstice retreat by the sea in Spain, send your request to the team who will get back to you within 24 hours or email us directly on [email protected].