Jewels of the season retreat
3rd - 10th October 2026
Yoga, meditation, qigong & walking retreat
Join me in Slovenia, where I have created a wholesome retreat sanctuary for you to revel in the awe and wonder of the soothing power of our natural land. As the autumn crisp air settles in and the leaves transform into a tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows, I invite you to reconnect with your inner and outer landscape amidst the backdrop of the jewel of autumn.
Nature's soothing sanctuary
Autumn is a sacred time which invites us to witness with our full attention the wild artistic show which nature unfolds each year.
As the October forests become adorned in nature’s leafy jewels, we will beautifully mirror natures lead in finding our own inner Jewels. During our week together you will be guided through a thoughtfully curated programme guiding you to immerse yourself within the natural vibrancy and the art show of nature's autumnal dance. Surrounded by the shifting colours of the land and the peaceful atmosphere of the stunningly beautiful forests and hills, our time in Slovenia will offer us space for personal reflection through, movement, breath work, crafting, ritual and stillness to allow our own inner jewels to shine.
Time amongst the jewels
Included in your retreat
7 night’s accommodation
Indoor heated yoga space and outside yoga deck
Daily 2.5hr morning practice
Daily 1.5hr evening practice
Sound healing session
Two guided forest / hill hikes
An afternoon flower foraging session with
a mindful flower crown crafting ceremony
A natural swimming pool
Sauna sessions (x5 sessions)
Separate treatment room
All meals, organically grown on site or sourced locally
Smoothies, brunches, snacks and dinners daily
Organic herbal teas, instant coffee available all day
Healthy snacks, fresh fruit available all day
Fire-pit ritual offering
Closing ceremony
Plenty of land to roam, with 23 hectares of private virgin organic land to wander carefree, surrounded by mountains and meadows as far as the eye can see and the feet can carry.
The retreat centre
A large portion of the retreat land is covered by ancient forest and is within 23 hectares of virgin organic land. Part has been set aside for the cultivation of fruit and vegetables using the principals of permaculture and biodynamics.
Slovenia is blessed with a very high degree of natural diversity and the climate is a wonderful convergence of Continental, Alpine and Mediterranean. On site there is an impressive greenhouse providing a space to grow fruit and vegetables throughout the year as well as a beautiful orchard where pear, apple, plums, cherries, quince and medlars are grown.
Outside, there are raised beds, where more vegetables, herbs and flowers are grown for cooking, tinctures and tea, as well as additional small growing fields which are positioned within the meadows to enhance biodiversity.
To provide our food, they use the no dig method’ of cultivation, together with other permaculture and biodynamic techniques which help to ensure the quality and protection of the arable land. All of the organic waste is composted and there are two wormeries onsite which provide high quality compost for planting and growing. Finally, what retreat wouldn’t be complete unless there were our more than human friends, as it is home to a few cats and three dogs to give us furry cuddles when we need it.
Golden
Slumbers
Accomodation
Twin rooms (18m2 each) SOLD
Single twin beds with ensuite bathroom & balcony.
£1195 per person
Single room (18 m2) SOLD
Double bed with own bathroom next to the room
£1695 single occupancy
Single room (23 m2) SOLD
Double bed with own bathroom next to the room
£1715 single occupancy.
Looking to save money on your retreat?
Triple sharing room SOLD
There is the option for a triple sharing room, with ensuite bathroom & balcony.
£995 per person
Quad room 1 female sharing space left
Large room with 4 single beds & own bathroom.
£865 per person
Meals
Food is passion
Our meal offerings while on retreat are simple, lovingly prepared homegrown and delicious plant-based vegan / vegetarian dishes full of Prana. (Energy)
All food is ecologically sustainable, either organically grown on site or sourced locally.
Morning
Wake up smoothies: freshly prepared and provided as a morning starter
Brunch
Freshly prepared, elaborate choice of dishes and spreads
Dinner
Two course dinner each night of freshly prepared easily digestible soup, a main dish, side dishes and salads
Available all day
Healthy snacks, fresh fruit, instant coffee and organic herbal teas
Please note: Alcoholic drinks are not served or allowed on the premise
CAFE
Onsite which serves a selection of teas, speciality coffee, organic lattes and homemade or locally produced cakes.
(Cafe purchases are at an additional cost)
The yoga shala & practices
The shala space is 62m2 in size and has views of the surrounding land and distant mountains, it has a balcony for after practice & private bathroom
It is fully equipped for 20 people with all mats, blankets, belts, bricks, bolsters.
The practice throughout the week will include:
Yoga
Qigong
Breath work
Nature connection
Meditation
Journaling
Sound healing session
Ceremony & ritual
Flower gathering /foraging crown ceremony
Optional excursions
If you'd like to see a little more of Slovenia while on retreat, I will be happy to help organise any of the following optional excursions.
All excursions are at additional costs.
Kamniska Bistrica River Valley
A guided walking tour with an amazing female local guide who will show you all the locals hidden and intact favourite spots
(Highly recommend)
Kamniska Bistrica River is an alpine river in northern Slovenia. It springs from the Kamnik Alps near the border with Austria and is 33 km long.
There is something magical about the Kamniška Bistrica River, so on your visit make sure to take a sip of crystal clear water from the spring as the river is considered one of the cleanest in Slovenia,
Ljubljana
Slovenia's capital and largest city (even though it feels really quaint to me) is known for its charming blend of Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture. Ljubljana is characterised by its picturesque old town, vibrant cultural scene, numerous green spaces and many bridges over the curving river.
When in the city, you can take a river boat tour or a walking guided tour, visit the castle, botanical gardens or simply enjoy the cafe culture.
Lake Bled
Lake Bled is a picturesque glacial lake located in the Julian Alps of Slovenia, near the town of Bled. It’s renowned for its stunning natural beauty, featuring clear turquoise waters surrounded by lush forests and mountainous landscapes. One of its most distinctive features is Bled Island, which is home to a charming church, the Church of the Assumption, known for its iconic bell tower. Lake Bled is worth a visit, although quite built up with hotels, shops and restaurants around the edges of the lake, it has charm, especially if you enjoy a sail in of the boats on offer.
Need To Knows
Insurance
It is a condition of your booking, that you take out travel insurance to
cover any cancellations, health, pandemics, walking / extra excursions and other eventualities
Check in and out
The retreat is Friday to Friday due to flight options
Check-in time is on Friday after 2pm.
Check-out is on Friday at noon
Flights
You can fly to any of the following airports.
The most popular to use is Ljubljana
● Ljubljana - Brnik (1h 15m from retreat by car)
● Klagenfurt (1h 30m from retreat by car)
Transfers
Transfers in Slovenia can be arrange from any of the above mentioned airports. The transfers are usually in small vans (up to 8 people) and the price of the transfer depends on the airport where you land and how many people are picked up at the same time. (approx 30-50 euros each way)
The average flight time from London to Ljubljana is 2 hours, 10 minutes.
You must have a valid passport with at least one blank page, valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the expiry date)
What’s not included
Flights
Massages at the retreat
Transport to/from the airports in the UK and in Slovenia.
Travel insurance
Beverages from the onsite cafe
Any optional excursions
Transport for excursions
Meals or expenses during excursions
Tourist tax €1.75 per person, per night
Any COVID testing, PCR or lateral flow tests
Finally
I am foremost a yoga therapist & teacher not a travel agent.
I will endeavour to do my best to insure your yoga retreat is as wonderful as I know you’d wish it to be, so please do feel free to let me know if you have any further questions, or if I have missed any information that you might need and I’d be delighted to assist.
I really do look forward to sharing this natural jewel of a retreat with you.
Warmest love
Paula