Croatia Yoga Retreat
Brač | 13 - 18 September 2024
Celebrate the last of summer on Brač
As the last rays of summer linger, slow down and embrace the pace of life in a seaside village in Croatia. Inhale energising sun, healing sea, sweat and soul-nourishing yoga. Join Jannicke in a historic villa on a hidden gem island. Brač rests along the sparkling blue, ancient Adriatic Coast. Explore the white sand beaches around Supetar, dive into warm crystalline waters, savour the scent of lavender and pine forests, dine on fresh, local cuisine, and toast to the glory of late summer light. Let this be your harvest time; collect all that is beautiful, pure and sublime.
Anticipate a journey with…
Island adventure
Discover hidden caves, stroll on beaches surrounded by dramatic cliffs, and swim in azure warm seas. Cycle through olive groves and pine forests, or along ancient roads. Brač island is our playground! Besides the exciting retreat programme there is much to explore. Brač remains unspoilt by tourism and offers many wonderful encounters with nature, history and local people.
Kayak and bicycle excursions
We’ll engage in gentle adventures on the island of Brač, soaking up the sun, whilst enjoying the gift of movement, breath and island vistas. The retreat includes a guided kayak trip, and a guided bicycle trip to Sutivan, a truly charming village. We’ll stop for photos, a swim and a delicious coffee in one of Sutivan’s hip cafés. The excursions are inclusive and can be adapted to all levels.
Yoga & meditation daily
Join Jannicke for 2 yoga classes per day. The morning session includes dynamic Vinyasa that will make you sweat, open your heart, and energise you. Jannicke will guide all experience levels and ages to find their personal edge. As the energy of the day subsides, join an evening meditative and calming Yin yoga session on our magic yoga deck overlooking the sea.
A historic villa
Villa Vela Luka is a tastefully restored historic building. The character of Brač, and the influence of culture and nature over time, are all woven into the walls, tapestries and fittings of this villa that will be our home for 5 nights. All the rooms are spacious with contemporary fittings. This is a luxurious hotel, with friendly and character-filled touches, blending together for the perfect holiday setting.
Local food and wine
Dinners will be enjoyed together at local restaurants we adore, including Kala, a swish establishment in Supetar awarded a Michelin star in 2023! All the restaurants we’ve chosen offer fresh, local cuisine. Taste the Adriatic! Each morning after yoga practice, we will linger over a brunch buffet on the Villa Vela Luca terrace. This is an extensive buffet with choices for every taste.
Croatia wellness spa
Included in the retreat package is a 60 minute full body massage at the Villa Vela Luka wellness spa. Choose from a range of other top-rated spa wellness treatments and beauty treatments, available for you to book on site!
Location
Brač Island: Sun, sea, sweat and soul
Brač is the largest island on what is known as the ‘Dalmatian coastline’ of the Adriatic Sea. It consists of rocky outcrops, pine forests, vineyards and olive groves, sandy and rocky beaches. All around the island is a distinctive border of azure, crystal clear water. The main town of Brač is Supetar, with just over 3000 inhabitants. The island’s tourism is mostly concentrated around Bol, however, and the rest of the island remains quiet and quaint, with mostly private villas and local agrarian industries. There are no high rise hotels or over-rampant tourism like in Hvar and Split. Brač is most famous for its high quality limestone, which was used in the interior of the White House in Washington DC and Agia Sofia in Istanbul, in the Vatican, and other iconic buildings. Temperatures in early Autumn range from min. 15 ℃ / 59 ℉ to max. 30 ℃/ 86 ℉.
Accomodation
Villa Vela Luka
Set amongst lush Mediterranean gardens and only steps from the sea and beach, our historic Villa Vela Luka looks through tall pines to blue waters. Our yoga classes will take place on a spacious outdoor balcony, in an indoor yoga room with wooden floors, and on various platforms extending over the water. All the rooms are ensuite with glimpses of the sea all around.
This retreat is for you if you:
Value visiting places that are off the main tourist map
Thrive on being outdoors and doing chilled, fun activities
Enjoy and are interested in yoga and meditation
Craving time on an island to rest, restore and reset
Value fresh, local Mediterranean cuisine and ingredients
Enjoy a group dynamic, mixed with a bit of alone time
What you can expect:
An unspoilt part of the island that is set away from the touristy centers.
A mix of outdoor gentle adventures including bicycle and kayak
Twice daily yoga and meditation with Jannicke
A quiet, historic villa situated directly overlooking the Adriatic Sea
Dinning at 3 of our favourite local restaurants with fresh, seasonal dishes
A retreat group of like-minded humans, and spacious alone time
Your InRetreat host
Jannicke is a lover of nature and yoga. After studying yoga and Indian philosophy in the Indian Himalayas during the 1990's, she took her MA in philosophy in Oslo in 1998. In 2002, she founded Oslo Yoga, a leading studio in Oslo.
This Retreat in Review
All the retreat details
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5 Nights accommodation at Villa Vela Luka seaside room
Daily brunch buffet at the Villa
Daily dinner at our favourite restaurants! All dinners with one glass of local Croatian wine
Speed boat transfer to and from Ferry Port Divulje.
Twice daily yoga with Jannicke Wiel
1 x 60-minute massage
±3 hour kayak (stand up paddle) session with a guide
±3 hour leisurely bicycle adventure to a small village, with swim and coffee stops along the way!
A goodie bag of lovely gifts!
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Flights to/from Split airport
Visas
Additional Spa treatments
Additional beverages with dinner (one glass of wine with dinner each night is included)
Lunch (we have a large late brunch after yoga, so you may not need much more food. Lunch is readily available in many nearby places.)
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Arrival
Fly into Split, Croatia - Resnik Airport (SPU).
On September 13th, our speedboat departs from the Ferry Port Divulje at 3pm. The ferry port is 600m walking distance from Resnik Airport.
If you are arriving from outside of Europe, we strongly advise arriving in Croatia one day before the retreat starts, so that travel delays do not cause you to miss the private boat transport.
For guests arriving the night before, we recommend staying at Hotel Ola, near the airport. We will put you in touch with our Croatian travel expert to assist with any pre- or post-retreat travel concerns.
Departure
Boat transport to Ferry Port Divulje, arriving at approximately 11:30 am. Split Airport is a short walk from the Pier. We advise scheduling your departing flight no earlier than 2pm.
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Booking
All-inclusive 13 - 18 September 2024:
€1699 Sharing/twin room p/person
€2199 Single room p/person
30% deposit is required to confirm the booking:
€ 510 deposit for double/twin room p/person.
€ 660 deposit for single room p/person.
CLICK HERE to book now
The remaining balance is due by 13 July 2024 - 60days prior to the retreat start.
Cancellation terms
The deposit is non-refundable.
If the retreat is cancelled or the dates postponed for any reason, your payments will be put forward to new dates, or returned to you in a credit voucher for any future booking.
If you cancel your spot within 60 days prior to the start date, no payments can be refunded.
It is advised that you take out personal travel insurance.
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