Join us in Croatia for a beautiful week on the Adriatic sea with stunning landscapes, amazing food, wine and culture, spa experiences, and gorgeous blue waters.
Enjoy a curated trip with a small group of 8-12 -- no planning required. Step into abundance, knowing every meal, activity, and experience has been carefully planned so you can let go and enjoy the energy of a small -- but not too small -- travel group.
Group pricing includes all accommodations, transportation over the course of the week, all cuisine with the exception of a couple of select meals, and all activities, tours, and excursions. All activities are optional, and each day includes a balance of beauty, movement, and peace.
We have partnered with Eat, Pray, Move for this global adventure, who have curated small group retreats for over 15 years. Beyond their organization, we also have a local guide with us on site to support your group facilitator.
See below for more information on our week together.
Our home for the week is a beautiful hotel in Lapad Peninsula just outside of the old town Dubrovnik. Hotel More is a five-star seafront hotel, located on the water's edge. Overlooking the beautiful Lapad Bay, you can hear the murmer of the sea, allowing the view of the blue horizon and cliffs to evoke peace and tranquility. The Cave Bar, the hotel's hidden gem, offers a unique place to enjoy a cocktail, either within the cave itself or on the seafront, where you can take in the stunning views. The location is also superb - enjoy the lovely bathing spots and eateries within the surrounding area, without forgetting to venture a little further to Croatia's star attraction, Dubrovnik Old Town.
Scenery-wise, Hotel More couldn’t be more dramatic. It clings to a cliff edge that affords its pool, restaurant and bars panoramic views over Lapad Bay. It’s the classic Croatian setting that takes a starring role at Hotel More. This place weighs anchor on the peaceful Lapad Peninsula, where perfumed pine forests and ragged cliffs vie for attention.
There will be time to relax in the pool which looks out over the sea, and our yoga space is nestled perfectly in the hillside for nature-filled scenery while we start our day with breath and movement.
Guests will not only enjoy the hotel and encompassing grounds, but also the beauty of the bay, ocean, and nearby towns, including Old Dubrovnik. Day trips will allow guests to add arts, culture, adventure, and natural beauty to their experience.
We kick off the week in Dubrovnik’s old town as we enjoy lunch and a walking tour with free time to explore further, shop, or grab a drink at one of the city’s “secret” bars on the rocks, just outside the seawalls. We'll close the afternoon with a beautiful wine tasting in Old Town. The next day we will enjoy a private boat to a gorgeous beach club to lounge for the afternoon and swim in the clear waters before we boat to another stop at an island for a three course meal and nature hike before enjoying dinner on your own. A spa day is included where guests can swim, lounge at the spa facilities, and enjoy a spa treatment. We will ferry across the Adriatic to the lush, untamed beauty of Mljet National Park. This experience includes the opportunity for a light hike, or e-biking, through pine forests and along quiet coastal paths, circling the island’s emerald lakes. An electric boat carries us to a small islet at the heart of the park, where a 12th-century monastery invites quiet reflection. This is a day to move your body, breathe deeply, and return grounded. We'll close our experience with a farewell cocktail on the terrace of the beautiful Hotel Excelsior, overlooking Old Town, followed by fine dining and wine.
Each day will offer opportunities for delicious cuisine, gentle movement, beautiful sights, and small opportunities to incorporate quiet reflection and intentional spaciousness.
Daily meditation and yoga classes will be offered in a way to relax, invite movement to start the day, and to reflect on our experience over the week. Classes are from the tantric and hatha lineage, and are open to all levels and crafted with beginners in mind. Classes will be offered outdoors overlooking the beautiful Adriatic sea, and we have a dedicated indoor yoga space if needed as well.
Over the course of the week, we will incorporate the theme of restoration into the week: noticing small joys, allowing awe, offering ourselves quiet space for reflection, and cultivating a brief contemplative practice that can be a wonderful souvenir to bring home.
* Participation in classes and activities is optional throughout the retreat. All levels welcome!
Healthful and delicious food is part of the retreat experience. Breakfast and dinner is included daily, as well as selected lunches. Enjoy cuisine which combines creativity and flavors with special attention to creating balanced meals. Wholesome ingredients, freshness of the foods, traditional cooking methods and local ingredients are present in every meal you will enjoy. Meals will be enjoyed at the hotel or in carefully chosen restaurants around the area. We'll feast on traditional flavors of Croatia mixed with Mediterranean styles, and don't forget delicious desserts. Plus, throughout the week we'll have a chance to sample many regional wines and other tastes such as cheeses and various other specialties.We will enjoy daily breakfast, various visits to gourmet restaurants, a cocktail aperitivo at a beautiful bar overlooking the city, plus a wonderful opportunity for a local wine tasting.
*In the yogic tradition, some of the meals on our retreats are vegetarian, which offers the opportunity for beautiful, delicious cuisine that leaves a light footprint.That said, breakfast is an open menu with all diets being represented, so there are usually options of meat / fish, and several meals will be enjoyed at sea-based locations with the option for seafood, and of course guests can choose whatever they prefer from menus when we are on our own for a couple of lunches during the week. Special allergies can be addressed and noted.
Awe experiences have an impact on the soul level. When our senses are overwhelmed by wonder, we are pulled from ourselves into the realization of something much larger and more expansive. This opens up imagination, creativity, spaciousness. As William James said, wonder allows ,"the sand and grit of the selfhood incline to disappear, and tenderness to rule."
Kris Lehman - certified meditation and yoga nidra instructor, Reiki Master, fellow traveler, and lifelong seeker of beauty, connection, laughter, and awe.
After visiting 23 countries and many retreats, I’ve learned how to cultivate travel experiences that enliven the senses and restore the Spirit. Travel is transformational for the soul. For me, it has been essential for the spaciousness to envision the right question, next step, or clarity I need for the next iteration of my life journey. Travel can be an external delight and a container for inner wisdom.
My wish for you is to accept an invitation – to move, to rest, to laugh, to breathe, to step out of daily life – in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. We will enjoy the stunning views offered, and in that beautiful distance from our routine, we can deepen our capacity for inner wisdom and clarity to bring home.
We are partnering with Eat, Pray, Move for this global adventure. Erin Lewis has been creating small group, retreat-style, luxury trips for more than 15 years. Throughout the week we will have a local guide, as well as the support of EPM.
Pricing and Registration Details - All inclusive costs for rooms, cuisine, activities, excursions, and transportation throughout the week (airfare not included):
Single Room w balcony, ensuite bathrooms and amenities - $5,345
Shared room with balcony, ensuite bathrooms and amenities - $4,395 per person
For shared rooms - guests may identify a roommate preference or be paired by our group facilitator.
For couples, one large bed will be requested so please identify if this is your request as the default is two separate beds.
A deposit of $1,500 is due upon registration. 50% of the cost is due 120 days before the start date, and final payments are due 60 days prior to the start date.
If you are traveling solo, you may be feeling called to an individual room, and you also may feel called to make a connection and meet new friends. Whatever you feel led toward, that is the right choice!
*Please wait to purchase a flight until our group facilitator confirms the group has reached capacity. If for some reason that wouldn't happen, deposits are refundable.