Join Brenna Matthews for 5 nights / 6 days in Catalunya’s Costa Brava, a majestic stretch of Spain’s Mediterranean coastline, which stretches from the France-Spain border, south towards Barcelona. Visitors love the region for its picturesque Medieval-era towns, beautiful rolling hills, and gorgeous beaches, and is the perfect place to retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city!

During this itinerary, we will spend time exploring the beautiful coastline, both directly below the retreat center, and on a guided hike on the nearby coast. We’ll get beautiful views from up high on cliffs, of the beautiful blue sea water. We’ll take our shoes off and cross soft, sandy beaches. We’ll end with a chilled glass of wine and some delicious Spanish tapas at a seaside cafe!

Speaking of wine, the region has its own Denomination of Origin, and several wonderful wineries. Included is an afternoon visiting a local wine cellar, with lite bites, and an educational tour, followed by a visit to Pals, a meticulously restored Medieval maze of streets, shops, and ruins. Wine isn’t all we’ll learn about however! The great Spanish painter, Salvador Dali, was a Costa Brava local. We will spend a day visiting his famous museum in Figures, and exploring this Spanish city.

Of course, we also leave ample free time to simply sit by the pool, read a book, get a massage, visit a nearby village, or practice yoga and meditation with Brenna in our gorgeous studio. The town of Begur is a 30 minute walk (or 10 minute drive) from the retreat property, and features wonderful little shops, restaurants, and ruins of a Medieval Castle. Fancy a beach day? There are two gorgeous ones within a 30 minute walk of our villa. 

Make sure to scroll down to view a Sample Retreat Itinerary, and more info about our Retreat Center, and The Food we will serve during this trip.

A 500 EURO non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot on this retreat. The balance is due 120 days prior to trip departure. Payment plans are available, just email info@solseedretreats.com to set one up. 

-5 nights lodging at Villa Pi Blau

-Daily Brunch and Dinner at Villa Pi Blau, plus Tapas Lunch during our Coastal Hike Excursion, and Lite Bites during our Winery Tasting Excursion.

-Roundtrip airport transfers from Barcelona Airport (BCN) if you adhere to our fight parameters. These will be emailed to you once trip minimums are met. 

-3 Group Excursions, including: Day trip to the Dali Museum in Figures including entrance fees, Guided hike along the coast with tapas, and Vineyard tour & tasting, and all transportation associated with these excursions.

-Daily yoga & meditation practices with Brenna

-Roundtrip airfare to Barcelona (BCN)

-Alcoholic Beverages

-Massages 

-Additional excursions or cab rides

-2 lunches (we include heavier brunch on those days, however)

-Required Travel Insurance

All retreats include a €500 non-refundable / non-transferable deposit, which is required to hold your spot on the trip. Any balance payments made are also non-refundable / non-transferable. SolSeed Retreats can only make an exception to these terms if:

1. The host government forbids us to visit as tourists.
2. The host government forbids our vendors from hosting us as tourists.
3. The US government forbids us to travel to the host country as tourists.

If SolSeed must further postpone or cancel the trip for any of the above reasons, all registrants will receive a refund of all deposits paid less Euro 200.

If you refuse to comply with the laws of the host country, region, town, etc; SolSeed will not consider this a valid reason for receiving any refund. SolSeed will ensure to the best of their abilities that all registrants comply with all then current laws and regulations. Registrants are personally responsible for complying to local laws, at their own expense. Such expenses may include, but are not limited to:

1. Proving adequate vaccination status
2. Providing a negative PCR test(s)
3. Providing proof of adequate travel insurance

You must have a valid passport to travel to Spain. Please check your passport expiration date and make sure it is valid for at least 3 months after the end date of your retreat. 

There are currently no COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements to enter Spain.

You can find the most up to date information about this on the US Embassy of Spain's website. 

The purchase of travel insurance is required for this trip.

Most policies protect you against potential trip delays or cancellations due to airline issues, family emergencies, illness, injury, etc. The travel insurance will also demonstrate to the host country that you are able to pay for any emergency services which may be necessary during your stay.

SolSeed is not authorized to sell travel insurance. Any offer to purchase travel insurance that you encounter during the checkout process are third party offers. You are free to select your own policy provider. If you would like to review options in a convenient online marketplace, we like what www.insuremytrip.com has put together. We've also had great experiences with the customer service and packages at Trawick International, AAA and American Express.

We strongly encourage you to speak with a travel insurance agent to discuss your specific coverage needs, and to clear up any questions you may have relative to travel insurance coverage.

Please make sure you are purchasing a package which includes coverage for COVID-19 related trip cancellations and trip interruptions. 

Arrival Day: Sunday, October 1st

Please plan to land by 11am on Sunday, October 1st into Barcelona (BCN) Airport. We will schedule one included group transfer from the airport to our villa in Begur (about a 1.5 hour drive), and arrive in time for an afternoon meal.

Please note that you will need to depart from the United States on the evening of Saturday, September 30th, as all flights heading over to Spain are typically overnight flights.

Note: If you plan to arrive a few days early to spend extra time in Barcelona prior to the retreat starting, that is great and encouraged, and we will make one stop at the airport and one stop in Barcelona center before heading to Begur.

Departure Day: Friday, October 6th

Please do NOT book flights that depart before 12pm on Friday, October 6th, as we will be traveling about 1.5 hours from our villa in Begur to the airport that morning.

Note: We will plan to make one stop at the airport, and then one stop in the city center for anyone staying on and exploring Barcelona after the retreat. 

Sunday - Arrival Day

Arrival in Barcelona - SolSeed Rep to greet the group at airport and get them on the included transport to Villa Pi Blau

1:00pm - Arrival at Villa Pi Blau and Lunch

5:00pm - Opening Practice

7:30pm - Dinner

Monday - Coastal Hike

8:30am - Morning Practice

11:00am - Brunch

12:00am - Depart for Coastal Hike

2:00pm - Tapas on the Beach

5:30pm - Afternoon Practice

7:30pm - Dinner

Tuesday - Free Day

8:30am - Morning Practice

11:00am - Brunch

FREE TIME - Explore nearby Begur, relax down by the Mediterranean, venture out on more walking trails.

5:30pm - Afternoon Practice

7:30pm - Dinner

Wednesday - Dali Museum in Figures

8:30am - Morning Practice

10:00am - Breakfast

11:00am - Leave for Figures, leaving some time to explore the town and get lunch on your own before visiting the Dali Museum

3:30pm - Scheduled entrance to the Dali Museum

5:00pm - Return to Villa Pi Blau

7:30pm -  Dinner

Thursday - Wine Cellar Tour + Visit to Pals

8:30am - Morning Practice

11:00am - Brunch, a bigger meal

12:30pm - Depart for Wine Cellar Tour + Visit to Pals

5:30pm - Afternoon Practice

7:30pm - Dinner

Friday - Return to Barcelona

8:30am - Morning Practice

10:00am - Breakfast

Return transfer to Barcelona depends upon the departure flight times.

We will stay at the uncompromising Villa Pi Blau, in the town of Begur. This family owned and operated retreat center offers the perfect combination of home-like feel and resort amenities. The property was intentionally built for wellness retreats, boasting a breathtaking fitness space, relaxing massage rooms, inviting kitchen and dining spaces, an infinity pool and gardens, and lots of comfy areas to simply relax and unplug.

The villa has a mix of single, double and triple occupancy bedrooms, most with ensuite private baths. The decor in the bedrooms is simple, and aims to calm the senses, but every detail has been considered for your comfort. Mattresses are made of organic latex and Pyrenees sheep wool. Organic cotton bed sheets and linen waffle towels are produced in the South of Spain. WiFi is available on the property, but is left out of the bedrooms. 

Most of the incredible meals on this retreat will be served at Villa Pi Blau, with the exception of a couple lunches out during our excursion days. 

Meals served at the retreat center are vegetarian and will be prepared by an incredible private chef. The meals we include on our excursion days out will feature meat and seafood options as well, and you will have two lunches on your own to dine wherever you like. 

Wine and beer are available for purchase via an honor bar the villa, and outside alcohol is permitted with a corking fee, but there is no official bar.