SPRING IN SLOVENIA 2024

April 29th -May 5th 2024

Enjoy a 7-day, 6 night retreat in the beautiful mountains and raw nature of Slovenia with daily yoga, hikes, walks, sauna & pool time, optional cycling, healthy food, solo and social time leaving you filled up and rejuvenated.

The intention of this retreat is to deeply nourish, rejuvenate, and re-balance your Body, Mind, and Heart. You will also deepen or build up your yoga and mindfulness practice as a natural result of this week long retreat.

You can expect an inclusive, relaxed, and light-hearted atmosphere. Supported by the warmth and softness of the surrounding Slovenian nature, Andrea will create a safe and sacred space so you can enjoy the retreat to its fullest.

Slovenia, yet to-be-discovered country in the heart of Europe, offers a luscious, green and still raw nature, heart-warmth people, and rich wisdom and traditions. This unique retreat venue is an organic, biodynamic farm where simplicity meets comfort.

Within a uniquely beautiful setting, niched amongst green mountains, you will enjoy the open mountain view from all buildings and rooms, an outside pool, a sauna, numerous indoor and outdoor spaces to chill out, as well as many hiking trails for your nature explorations, solo or with other retreat friends.

Treat yourself with an unforgettable retreat, and reconnect to Source and yourself. All levels of practice, ages, nationalities, gender identities are warmly welcome.

” Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.” -Dalai Lama

THE EXPERIENCE

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Take this time to enter into a journey within yourself, and find inspiration in nature on a week-long retreat in the mountains of Slovenia. Connect with your breath, free your mind and nurture your body to tune into your deeper self. Set on 23 hectares of lush organic farm land surrounded by enchanting woodlands and wild meadows, this energetically charged space is the perfect getaway to rejuvenate the senses and recharge your soul. Partake in sunrise meditation, a morning hatha yoga to energize you, daily self-nurturing activities and restorative self care evening yoga practice ~to help you sleep like a baby.

Our home for the week is located in Velenje, Slovenia

Breathe in the fresh mountain air as you enjoy the natural swimming pond with magical valley views.  Join the group or venture out on solo scenic nature walks along special energy vortexes. Additional experiences include guided visualization, explorative journaling, a cleansing fire ceremony, yoga nidra, re-balancing cacao ceremony, and a deep sound healing journey. All activities are optional as it is time for you after all. Morning meditation sessions will take place outdoors alongside the natural pond overlooking the alpine mountains. Yoga sessions will take place indoors, in a well-equipped studio with endless valley views. There will be opportunities to practice yoga outdoors on some days.

Indulge in the serenity of yogic living in a natural environment, secluded from the outside world yet equipped with modern amenities. The retreat centre is designed according to vaastu principles of colour, direction and space for harmonious energy flow. Each room is prepared to tend to your basic needs along with a balcony overlooking magical, panoramic views of nature. The centre is designed to help you completely switch off from the distractions of modern civilization in order to reconnect with yourself and nature. Pamper yourself with Reflexology, Aromatherapy and Vedic massage services at the retreat centre. There is also an on-site café and yoga shop for you to enjoy. 

FOOD:

Food is our passion. Simple, vegan / vegetarian food full of Prana. Organically grown on Veduna
or sourced locally. Freshly picked and lovingly prepared. We offer a choice of vegan, vegetarian
or ayurvedic cuisine at the times that suits the Group.
The following meals are included in the price:
● Brunch: juices /smoothies, bread, jams / marmalades, porridge (slightly different
every morning).Freshly prepared, elaborate 3 course meal
● Dinner: freshly prepared easily digestible, smaller meal.
● Available all day: Healthy snacks , locally made apple juice, organic herbal teas and
fresh lemonade.
If you have any requirements that are different from the above, please specify and we’ll try our
best to accommodate you. Please let us know as soon as possible of any special dietary needs
(e.g. gluten free, allergies)..
Please note: alcoholic drinks are not served on the premises.

Farm to table, environmentally conscious, and freshly prepared meals will be served 2 times daily. Each vegetarian meal (vegan options available) will be ayurvedic, full of prana (life) and organically grown on site or sourced locally.

To start your day, you will be given a choice of smoothies

Brunch and dinner will be 3-course elaborate meals

All meals will be served to easily digest in accordance with ayurvedic principles

There will be fresh fruits, healthy snacks, biscuits, herbal teas and instant coffee available throughout the day.  If you have any requirements that are different from the above, we can accommodate your dietary needs with advanced notice. Please note that in accordance with Ayurvedic principles and for you to experience an authentic yogic tradition.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

EARLY BIRD UNTIL Nov 1st (pay in full)

 

3 Double Rooms (Price per person) $2049 CAN each for double or $2799 CAN for private

  • Misty Sage: 2 single beds, private bathroom, balcony
  • Morning Glory : 2 single beds, bathroom, balcony
  • Rosemary: 2 single beds, bathroom, balcony

2 triple bedrooms (per person per night) $1899 CAN per person

  •  Lotus Flower: 3 single beds, bathroom, balcony
  •  Cherry Blossom: 3 single beds, bathroom, balcony

Willow Tree dormitory price (per person per night) $1699 CAN

  •  shared bedroom with 4 single beds, shared bathroom

Dream Room dormitory price (per person per night) $1699 CAN

  •  shared bedroom with 4 single beds, shared bathroom

Farm house – capacity 3 people

● Butterfly Room price (per person per night) Double $2099Triple $1699, Private $2799 CAN
o 1 double bed and 1 single bed, private bathroom

● Allegra Room : price (per person per night) Private $2499 CAN
o 1 single bed, private bathroom
*Both rooms include access to shared cozy living room

OUTSIDE FACILITIES

NATURAL SWIMMING POOL – with relaxation area, poolside chairs & solar-powered shower.
YOGA WOODEN DECKING (next to the pool) – large area perfect for sunrise asana practice.
YOGA WOODEN DECKING (next to sauna) – large flat area (about 18 meters long and 5 meters
wide).
SAUNA – hand built to traditional design (4m x 4m). Use of the sauna requires min. 2 hours
advance notice for heating and for a minimum of 5 participants. The sauna is available for use
one time during the retreat at no additional cost. For additional use, there is a fee of €50 per 3
hour session.
FIRE PIT – seating around a bonfire with view of the hills beyond.

LAND TO ROAM – 23 hectares of private land to wander carefree, surrounded by mountains and
meadows as far as the eye can see and the feet can carry. There are a variety of footpaths from
the farm and we would be happy to provide advice regarding suitable routes for a group hike if needed

TRANSPORT TO VEDUNA

AIRPORTS:
You can fly to any of the following airports. Beside the airport name we have indicated the
approximate driving time from Veduna.
● Ljubljana – Brnik (1h 15m)
● Klagenfurt (1h 30m)
● Graz (1h 45m)
● Trieste (2h 15m)
● Zagreb (2h 30m)
● Venice (2h 45m)
We are glad to arrange pick-up for your group at any of the above mentioned airports. Pick-up is
usually with small vans (up to 8 people). The price of pick-up depends on the airport where you
land and how many people are picked up at the same time.

Payment:

*Non refundable deposit ($600) via email transfer to secure spot andrea.robertson77@gmail.com

*Paypal with credit card (please note 5% fee)

*Email Transfer andrea.robertson77@gmail.com

*Full Payment due by March 15th, early bird savings Dec 1st (must pay in full)

Cancellation Policy:

*Full refund if Retreat is cancelled

*Refund minus deposit until February 1st

*Please Fill Registration Form

 

 

 

 

 

 

Registration

Register today – Start by completing our registration form: 

    Full Name*

    Age*

    Address*

    City/Town*

    Postal Code/Zip*

    Telephone Number*

    Email*

    Room preferences:*
    (ie: Private Room with Ensuite Bathroom, Shared Room with Ensuite (couple sharing bed or 2 singles),

    Emergency Contact*

    Emergency Contact's Phone Number*

    How are you connected to your emergency contact?*
    (ie: partner, parent)

    Previous Yoga Experience*
    (ie: briefly describe your current practice frequency, years of practice)

    Please list any dietary restrictions*

    Please list any medications or conditions we should be aware of*

    What benefits are you expecting from your retreat experience?

    Any other comments or questions? We'd love to hear them!

    Please Note:

    Refunds (minus the deposit) are available up to 60 days before trip departure date. No refunds or credits will be provided after that time. You may arrange for another person to take your place.