The Location
The Catalan countryside just outside Girona, roughly ninety minutes north of Barcelona. Rolling farmland, walnut groves and the foothills of the Pyrenees on the horizon. Close enough to reach easily from Girona airport, yet deeply secluded once you arrive.
The Venue
A beautifully restored traditional Catalan farmhouse reimagined with considered, contemporary design. The estate sits within forty acres of its own grounds and feels immediately calming — understated luxury without a hint of pretension. Between sessions you have a sixteen-metre salt swimming pool, a wood-lined sauna and a Japanese-style hot tub, all for our exclusive use.
Accommodation
Part of the joy of this retreat centre is the beautifully relaxing rooms. Nine ensuite king bedrooms, each individually designed with natural materials, high ceilings and views over the surrounding countryside. Rooms can be arranged as doubles or twins to suit sole occupancy or sharing. The deluxe and superior rooms have an extra wow factor: more space and feature bathrooms, one with a sunken bath, one with a double walk-in shower. All rooms have individual air conditioning and heating for your comfort. A range of towels are provided, plus pool towels, blankets and sun hats.
The Food
Food doesn't get fresher than this: strawberries picked outside the kitchen window; blue shelled eggs just laid by LaCura's own hens. Even the walnuts come from the estate. Our private chef prepares everything from scratch using produce grown in the estate's own organic kitchen garden and fresh local ingredients. The menu is mostly plant-based, free from gluten, refined sugar and dairy. Expect a daily rhythm of fresh fruit, nuts and hot detox water before practice; a hearty brunch and freshly pressed juice, afternoon snack and a lighter evening meal — vibrant, seasonal cooking with Mediterranean flavours throughout. Teas and filtered water available throughout the day.
The Practice
We will practise in a beautifully light dedicated studio with hardwood floors, lofted timber ceilings and doors that open onto a sheltered courtyard garden. Watch the swallows swooping into the pool from your mat. Morning sessions begin with breathwork and meditation before moving into a flowing vinyasa, ashtanga or Jivamukti class. Afternoons are slower, maybe a workshop or technique session plus more restorative practices, giving the nervous system time to absorb and prepare for a deep night's sleep. Practices are always designed to suit those who book with options given - so you don't need to worry about your level. You may do as much or as little as you like. The studio has a huge range of props to assist your practice so you don't need to bring a mat.
Social
This retreat is designed for those who want to truly switch off. Between sessions, settle into a lounger by the pool, book a massage or reflexology treatment with the onsite therapists, or simply find a quiet corner in the lounge or separate sitting room and read. There is a well stocked library of wellness, food, architecture and yoga books. We might also take a sound bath in the yurt or opt for an afternoon out at the beach. Girona's medieval old town is just thirty minutes away and well worth exploring before or after the retreat.
Details & Pricing
Pricing
- kingsize ensuite room: shared £1550pp
- kingsize ensuite room: sole occupancy £1,800
- Larger kingsize or twin room: shared £1,650pp sole occupancy £1,950
- Deluxe Kingsize or twin room with free standing bath and separate shower or double shower: £1,750pp (for sharing only)
- Spacious superior Kingsize or twin room with feature bathroom (best for couples): shared £1850pp £2,150 sole occupancy
- A deposit of £400 is required to secure your space.
What's Included
- 5 day retreat from 1pm on Wednesday to 1pm Sunday
- 4 nights accommodation in a luxury Catalan estate
- All yoga and wellness instruction
- Use of all yoga props
- All meals from our own private plant-based chef
- Private use of salt swimming pool, sauna, ice bath and Japanese hot tub
Not Included
- Flights from Stansted to Girona
- Transfer from airport (transfers can be organised for you)
- Additional treatments: massage, reflexology
Getting There
The journey from Cambridge is quick and simple. Jet2 and Ryanair operate direct flights from Stansted. The flight is only 1 hour 50 minutes. Taxi transfer from Girona to the airport is 25 minutes.
Cancellation Policy
The booking deposit is non-refundable. Full payment is due 2 months prior to departure. Payments can only be accepted in pounds sterling. If something unavoidable happens I will try to help you, but if you cancel after payment of final balance, no refund is possible. Much of my work happens before we go, so I still incur the costs and do the work entailed. To give you the best possible experience, I put a lot of work into organising the programme and designing the yoga to suit participants. You must take out your own travel insurance when you book (not just before you travel) so that if anything does happen, you will be able to reclaim your losses.