CROATIA YOGA RETREAT
ISLAND of Brač, ADRIATIC COAST
6 Nights of sun + sea + soul
CROATIA YOGA RETREAT
New Dates Coming in 2022!
Savor late-summer life on the hidden gem island of, Brač, on the sparkling blue Adriatic coast of Croatia. Bask in the sun, swim in the healing sea, and do daily yoga. Join yoga teachers Nina Butler and Lauren Lalita Duker in a historic seaside villa for 7-days and 6-nights. Explore the white sand beach of Supetar, dive into warm waters, cycle through lavender and pine forest, tour ancient towns, and dine on fresh, local cuisine. Let this be your harvest time. Collect all that is beautiful, pure and sublime.
CELEBRATE THE LAST OF SUMMER
Brač - a Hidden GEm Island
Escape to Croatian island life along the Dalmatian Coast. Stroll through quiet village streets and dive into azure seas. Breathe in the aroma of pine forests and savor wine and olives from local farms. Delve into the local history, dating back to Neolithic times. Despite its proximity to Split and glittering natural beauty, Brač remains unspoiled by tourism. Enjoy it’s long afternoons and silent, sparkling mornings.
ITINERARY
SUNDAY - ARRIVAL
Fly into Split, Croatia, Resnik Airport (SPU). On Sept. 20, our speedboat departs from the Ferry Port Divulje at 3 pm. The port is 600m walking from the airport. Coming from outside of Europe, we advise arriving a day early, so no delays cause you miss our 25-minute private boat to Brač. We settle in to the villa, have a traveler’s yoga session, and dine together.
MONDAY
Bright morning yoga followed by a generous brunch. Take a leisurely afternoon bike ride through the surrounding landscape and the seaside village of Supetar. Unwind with a focused, calming practice before dinner surrounded by olive groves.
TUESDAY
Morning yoga and brunch on a seaside balcony. Travel by ferry to the charming, old-world, coastal town of Split, rich with Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian influences. Take a guided tour, visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Diocletian’s Palace, explore, and shop. Sunset yoga and dinner with a view.
WEDNESDAY
Work up a sweat in morning yoga, have brunch, then find your poise on a guided SUP (stand-up paddle) session in sparkling waters off Villa Vela Luka’s pontoon. Sunset yoga then another feast for dinner overlooking the sea and olive groves.
THURSDAY
After an early practice and a generous brunch wander the local villages, swim in blue waters, or find your perfect secluded cove. Unwind with a focused, calming practice before dinner surrounded by olive groves.
FRIDAY
Wake to morning vinyasa yoga and brunch on our balcony. Then take the day to relax at the beach, swim the waters or explore Supetar, soaking up the sun, sea, and celebration. You may choose to book your massage, which is included in your retreat! Sunset yoga and a special celebration dinner out on the town!
SATURDAY - DEPARTURE
Farewell breakfast and boat transport to Ferry Port Divulje, arriving at approximately 11:30 am. Resnik Airport is a short walk from the Pier. We advise scheduling your departing flight no earlier than 2 pm.
THE TEACHERS
Northern California teacher Lauren Lalita’s meditative alignment style draws from her background in devotional practices, mantra meditation, and training yoga teachers. Originally hailing from South Africa, global nomad Nina Butler weaves storytelling and personal transformation into her dynamic flow classes. The first time they taught together, they realized how well their energies and teaching practices complemented the other. The whole is greater than the sum of the parts. These two will lead you on a vibrant, multifaceted journey through arriving, cultivating consciousness, and celebrating life!
THE YOGA
Deepen your practice with 1-2 soulful yoga classes daily for all levels. Start each morning with Nina’s vibrant Vinyasa, leaving you invigorated and refreshed. End the afternoons with a centering Slow Flow + Alignment practice with Lauren, closing just before sunset. Our yoga classes will take place on a spacious outdoor balcony, in an indoor yoga room with wooden floors, and on platforms extending over the water.
Local, Organic FOOD & Wine
Brunch
After morning yoga, we will have brunch on a long table on a balcony overlooking the sea. The extensive buffet includes fresh fruits, pastries, cured meats, cheeses, eggs to order, and freshly baked breads. Because brunch is so abundant, lunch is not included. Come mid-afternoon, if you desire a little lunch or snack, walk to the nearby village or choose something from the resort restaurant.
Dinner
We’ll dine at a local restaurant atop a hill amongst olive groves looking out to the blue Adriatic. Grill Garden prides itself on fresh, local and organic cuisine. Taste the Mediterranean and discover Croatian seaside delicacies. Grill Garden is a short drive from the villa. All transport is provided. On our last night, we will wander into Supetar, to celebrate with a surprise meal together!
RETREAT INVESTMENT
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SINGLE SEAVIEW ROOM with ensuite bath
$2,425 per person
SHARED SEAView ROOM with ensuite bath
$2,175 PER PERSON
The shared room is for couples, friends traveling together, or female travelers looking to be matched with a roommate.
DEPOSIT
$730 SINGLE ROOM
$655 SHARED ROOM
A 30% deposit will hold your space. The balance is due 60 days before the start of the retreat, on July 21, 2021.
BALANCE
The remaining 70% balance is due 60 days before the start of the retreat. I’ll send you a reminder email as the date draws closer.
What’s Included
6 nights accommodation in standard double room at the seaside Villa Vela Luka
Daily brunch and dinner (one dinner is in local restaurant)
Speed boat transfer to and from Ferry Port Divulje (600m from the Airport)
1-2 daily yoga classes
1 x 50-minute massage
Day trip to Split on a ferry and Split guided walking tour
3-4 hour SUP (stand up paddle) with a guide
2-3 hour bike ride
NOT INCLUDED
Flights to/from Split airport
Alcohol
Lunch (We have a generous late brunch after yoga, so you may not require lunch. If you do, lunch is readily available at the resort and the nearby village.)
Snorkeling, diving, other add-ons