Our home for the week is a beautiful hotel in Lapad Peninsula just outside of the old town Dubrovnik. Hotel More is a beautiful seafront hotel, located on the water's edge. Overlooking the beautiful Lapad Bay, you can hear the murmur 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.

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.

The following day we will ferry across the Adriatic to the lush, untamed beauty of Mljet National Park. This experience includes the opportunity for a light hike 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 or an opportunity to enjoy a glass of wine with friends. This is a day to move your body, breathe deeply, and return grounded.

On our final day a spa day is included, where we can swim, lounge at the spa facilities, and enjoy a spa treatment. 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.

Over the course of the week, guests will enjoy the hotel, pool, and accompanying grounds, as well as the city of Dubrovnik and surrounding area. 

Each morning will begin with an optional offering of gentle yoga and meditation practice as a way of reflecting on and integrating our travel experience. In addition to these offerings, several afternoon/evenings will offer the opportunity for an introduction to other types of meditation and energy work, including yoga nidra and Reiki.

Over the course of the week, we will incorporate the theme of restoration into the week: noticing opportunities for awe and small joys, taking quiet moments for reflection, trusting any inner wisdom that surfaces and bringing home the joy that will surface as we spend our time together!

Classes are from the Hatha and Tantra lineage, and are 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.

Healthful and delicious food is part of the retreat experience. Meals are included, with the exception of a couple of selected meals where the length of the day or activity planned creates a great opportunity to venture on your own!

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.  

Throughout the week we'll have a chance to sample regional wines, 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.

Once the full group attending is confirmed, we'll reach out to discern dietary restrictions and preferences. Each meal will offer a vegetarian option, in keeping with the yogic tradition of a light footprint, in addition to a meat-based option.

The magic of this experience is the approach to our travel together. Each day is carefully planned to support you in relaxing into the experience, knowing every detail been arranged on your behalf, with just the right balance of activity, beauty, and restoration in mind. And, should you find that another idea, excursion, or rest calling to you, you are invited to listen closely to that voice and follow your instincts. This is your experience, and I’ll be here to support you in any way I can. 

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, when we experience wonder we allow "the sand and grit of the selfhood incline to disappear, and tenderness to rule."

Hi friends! My name is Kris Lehman  - a 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 have found that I love creating 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 even the clarity I need for the next iteration of my life journey.  Travel can be an external delight and a container for inner wisdom and that is my invitation to you. 

We are partnering with Eat, Pray, Move for this global adventure, and they will be available for support along the journey. Erin Lewis has been creating small group, retreat-style, elevated trips for more than 15 years. Throughout the week we will also have a local guide to ensure our travels go smoothly. 

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Pricing and Registration Details - All inclusive costs for rooms, cuisine, activities, excursions, and transportation throughout the week (airfare not included):

• Single Room with balcony, ensuite bathrooms and amenities - $5,345

• Shared room with balcony, ensuite bathrooms and amenities - $4,395 per person

Additional Information on 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. 

• 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!

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. 

*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.