LOCATION: VALLE DE VIDA, ANDALUCIA
Valle de Vida is a beautiful Yoga and Eco retreat nestled within the stunning Andalucia Mountains. Set in 18 acres of breathtaking scenery including orange and lemon groves, streams and waterfalls, it is the perfect place to unwind, reconnect with you, rejuvenate and take some time out. Nestled in the hills outside Malaga, Valle De Vida is an oasis of calm and tranquility with nothing to disturb the silence except the bleating of the sheep, the neighing of the donkey and the thrum of the cicadas.
Valle de Vida’s retreat destination is designed to have minimal impact on their 18 acres of unspoilt land, in harmony with the natural beauty of Spain’s Pizarra Mountains. Hidden away in a valley, reached only by a 4km track that winds through the orange and lemon groves, Valle de Vida is surrounded by breathtaking views, vibrant flora and fauna, caves, mountain streams, springs and even a waterfall. This secluded and entirely private space really does have everything we could need for a perfect retreat…From the hill top yoga shala with epic vistas, to the the gorgeous solar heated pool, the lovely rejuvenating pool-side steam and sauna, the abundance of private natural and peaceful spaces to chill in, the expansive hills to safely roam and just 30 minutes away from Malaga airport means Valle Vida’s a world away from the stresses of urban existence.
Bathe in the salt-water pool & soak up some poolside rays, as you relax with a good book. Indulge your body with the luxurious on-site massage treatments, steam rooms and sauna & tantalize your taste-buds with 3 freshly cooked, mouth-watering daily meals, using the freshest, locally sourced produce. We will start the day with fresh, raw smoothies and end it by watching the sunset in Savasana. Return home glowing, re-connected, nourished and inspired to live your best life! The food is exceptional, created and served with love. Use the pool to chill around and a wide range of therapies available to further your sense of wellbeing. Andrea will offer two practices a day, one in the morning to wake you up and energize you and one in the late afternoon to help you wind down and find a place of deep relaxation and restoration. I weave different aspects of yoga into these sessions to allow you to experience the richness of the practice. My intention is that by the end of the week you feel like you have truly come home to yourself so that you are ready to return to your life with a renewed sense of who you are and of course who you are!
The retreat is open to all levels including beginners. As well as yoga, there is plenty of free time to pamper yourself, relax by the pool, use the hydrotherapy pool and sauna, book a wide variety of holistic treatments, take a walk in the mountains or go on an optional excursion. This is your opportunity to do as much or little as you like … it’s your holiday. The resident chef will cook a variety of delicious and healthy fresh local food and all dietary requirements are catered for.
ACCOMODATIONS:
The sprawling, private retreat space hosts up to 20 guests with a choice of wonderful accommodation options. From a beautiful room in the old finca, to a next-to-nature gorgeous teepee, or a fabulous geodesic dome; we feel the privacy, simplicity and space offered by this wonderful space is ideal for any retreat.
The teepees ‘ME-Pods’ (round houses) and GeoDomes are clean, spacious and very comfortable, with tiled floors, electricity and beautiful bedding, perfect for those with an affinity for the outdoors, but who don’t wish to compromise on comfort. Each is connected with paths winding amongst the almond and olive groves, picked out with solar lights. They all have beautiful views across the valley, the stars glittering, a Spanish night breeze whispering through the trees, the sounds of crickets and cicadas lulling you to sleep.
The circular me-pods are more private, have their own wood-burner/air-conditioning and beautiful acoustics.
The geodesic domes and teepees are that step closer to nature, and the perfect temperature during the spring/summer nights. They are light, spacious, comfortable and homely, with tiled floors, electricity and
all the bedroom furniture. They are equipped with mosquito nets (although rarely needed) however, not suitable for those with cat allergies.
RETREAT INCLUDES:
- Two group yoga classes per day with Andrea: One uplifting solar practice in the morning and one more gentle, restorative lunar practice in the late afternoon, including pranayama, meditation and deep relaxation (and hands on adjustments)
- All yoga & meditation equipment
- Access to hydrotherapy pool, steam room and sauna
- 3 Healthy Nutritious Organic Meals(vegetarian/vegan, seafood/chicken, fish) per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) coffee and tea included. Wine served with dinner.
- Daily Morning Smoothie/Juice (your choice)
- Steam and Sauna sessions 3 x per week
- Open-air poolside ‘Cinema Night’ on huge canvas screen by pool
- Sharing circles and intention setting rituals
- Guided meditation Yoga Nidra
- Access to a wide range incredible additional therapies and treatments
- Access to walks/hikes
NOT INCLUDED:
- Transfer Return (55 euros per person for group transportation to and from Airport or Malaga) If we can try and organize morning flight arrival May 3rd and group together in taxis the cost is this price versus 75-100 euros on your own.
- Flights and Travel Insurance
- Therapeutic Treatment Session https://www.valledevida.com/treatments
- Optional Day Trip to Ardales lakes and El Chorro gorge (26 euros each)
- Optional Day Trip to Ronda or Seville (23 euros each)
- Optional day trip to white washed Andalucian Village of Alora (10 euros each)
- Optional Day Trip To Malaga by train to see markets or beach, Picasso museum (6 euros each)
- Optional Day trip to Granada including the Alhambra and the Caminito Del Rey.
ROOM OPTIONS:
Room allocation is on a first come first served basis. Please note all rooms are shared bathrooms. There are two in the house, one near the courtyard and 3 by the pool area.
Upstairs Rooms in Farm House :(single beds in the house can be put together with a topper to turn them into large double beds)
1. Large room-with terrace-2-3 single beds SOLD OUT
2. Large room-3 single beds SOLD OUT
3. Cozy Room-one single bed SOLD OUT
4. Medium sized room SOLD OUT
Downstairs room in Farm house:
5. Off the kitchen- suitable for guests who need the toilet at night/or cant do stairs SOLD OUT
6. Near Lounge- cool room in summer-easy for bathroom SOLD OUT
*Outside Accommodations- all have tiled floors, electricity furniture and proper beds.
Teepee’s:
8. SUN-lower level-nearer house and pool SOLD OUT
9. PEBBLE-upper level SOLD OUT
ME PODS-these are brick built type igloos…comes with AC and ceiling fans
10. OM- furthest away (SOLD OUT)
11. SUN-close to bathroom block (SOLD OUT)
GEODESIC DOME-posh camping-feel bigger than Tee Pees.
12.Cacti Dome- Large (has two beds and could fit 4) SOLD OUT
13. Vegi Dome- Medium (has two beds) SOLD OUT
If you’re thinking of coming alone – please do! We have so many solo retreaters, we can happily pair up you up… It always works out beautifully.
Email andrea.robertson77@gmail.com for payment options. Deposit of $500 is due upon reservation, early bird savings paid in full by Dec 1st. Balance due after early bird is by March 20th. Check in and check out is midday-flight arrivals are between 10 a.m and 1 p.m (you can fly in day before if need be and stay the night in Malaga. Retreat starts with lunch May 3rd and ends after breakfast March 10th.