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Istria, Croatia - Oct 8-14, 2023

Yoga & Foodie Retreat in Croatia!

Istria is a food lover's dream….add the scenery, lovely people, and charming towns, and you’ve got the best yoga retreat backdrop a yogi could hope for! Join us in the beautiful town of Bale, Croatia for a taste of Istrian life, cuisine, amazing landscapes, and incredible local products. Daily soulful yoga classes will anchor your days. Each afternoon offers a wonderful excursion to enjoy a taste of Croatian life with truffle-hunting, kayaking, wine and olive oil tastings, oyster bay excursions, and gorgeous villages to explore on foot nearby. Take a boat day to explore the nearby islands or rest and relax by the pool and pass the day under a shaded tree with your favorite book.

Bale, a sleepy cobblestone village known to those who know, is the ‘best-kept secret of Istria’. The culinary gem of the country, Bale is the perfect home base for exploring the agricultural flavors of Croatia with strong influences from their Italian neighbors. Here you’ll find amazing cuisine, world-class wines, olive oils and truffles, gorgeous landscapes nestled in the hills and by the sea and so much more. Join us in Croatia for an amazing yoga adventure!

Retreat includes:

6 nights in private villa accommodations
Soulful yoga classes daily as per itinerary
Breakfast daily
Four incredible dinners together at our villa
Wine & Olive Oil tasting at Meneghetti
Sound healing bath
Guided tour to visit the charming seaside town of Rovinj
Excursion to Lim Bay for a fresh oyster tasting at ‘Tony’s’, kayak trip through the fjord
Truffle Hunting Excursion with Gnocchi demo & lunch featuring truffles
Day trip to Brijuni island
Free time to explore as you wish; massages; biking to the beach
All local taxes & staff gratuities

Not included:

Airfare & airport transfers
4 lunches: 2 during free days, 1 at Lim Bay, 1 at Brijuni Island
1 dinner in Rovinj & 1 dinner at Meneghetti
Bike, golf cart, tram, and lunch on Brijuni Island
Alcohol & water
Massages
Travel Insurance

Itinerary:

DAY ONE

3pm Arrival and check-in
6:30pm Opening Circle with a seated grounding meditation and intention setting
8pm Dinner together at the hotel

DAY TWO

8am Coffee, tea, and fruit available
8:30-10am Yoga Practice
10:15am Breakfast
12-4:30pm Excursion to Lim Bay for a fresh oyster tasting at ‘Tony’s’, a kayak trip through the fjord, and lunch (not included) with a view
5:30-7:30pm Guided tour to visit the charming seaside town of Rovinj
Dinner on your own in Rovinj

DAY THREE

8am Coffee, tea, and fruit available
8:30-10am Yoga Practice
10:15am Breakfast
Free time to relax, spa services; explore the town of Bale; go for a hike; beaches; lunch on your own
5-7pm Olive oil & wine tasting at Meneghetti
8pm Dinner at Meneghetti

DAY FOUR

8am Coffee, tea, and breakfast available
8:30-10am Yoga Practice
12-6pm Truffle Hunting Excursion with Gnocchi demo & lunch featuring truffles
Dinner on your own

DAY FIVE

8am Coffee, tea, and fruit available
8:30-10am Yoga Practice
10:15am Breakfast
Free day to explore/relax; massages; pool time; bike to the beach; lunch on your own
6-7:30pm Sound healing bath and closing circle
8pm Dinner together at the hotel

DAY SIX

8am Coffee, tea, and fruit available
8:30-9:45am Yoga Practice
10am Breakfast
11am-4pm Day trip to Brijuni island; bike and golf cart rental on your own; lunch on your own
6-7:30pm Closing Yoga stretch and circle
8pm Dinner together at the hotel

DAY SEVEN

8am Breakfast available
Departure

Accommodations:

Bale, Croatia known to locals as the ‘best-kept secret of Istria' is a sleepy cobblestone village teaming with amazing flavor. The culinary gem of the country, Bale is the perfect home base for exploring the agricultural flavors of Croatia with strong influences from their Italian neighbors. Here you’ll find amazing cuisine, world-class wines, olive oils and truffles, gorgeous landscapes nestled in the hills and by the sea and so much more.

Our private villas will be home for the week offering quaint accommodations, a relaxing swimming pool beneath the shade trees, and a restaurant open to the public and known far and wide for its incredible offerings.

Pricing: is determined per room preference. See the Yoga & Adventures Worldwide website for a room pricing breakdown with pictures. The price range varies from $3,395 -- $3,885 USD.

Deposit Schedule:

Deposits of $750 USD are due to secure your space in the retreat. Please check availability with us for accommodations before making your $750 deposit.
The balance of your retreat (minus your $750 initial deposit) is due 90 days prior to arrival. All details for this will be emailed to the group three months before the retreat.
Roommates should book together. If you would like to share a room and do not have a roommate we will provide one for you if possible. Due to Covid regulations, we are unable to pair guests in shared rooms unless both are comfortable assuming the associated risks. In the case that there is no one to share a room we ask that you take a private room instead.

Cancellation Policy: