Join Rebecca Soule, PhD 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 short 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 two local wine cellars, with lite bites, and an educational tour. 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.

Of course, we also leave ample free time to simply sit by the pool, read a book, visit a nearby village, or practice yoga with Rebecca 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. Can’t get enough of these quaint, historic villages? Grab a taxi, and get a ride over to Pals, a meticulously restored Medieval maze of streets, shops, and ruins.

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 Breakfast or Brunch, and dinner at Villa Pi Blau, plus 2 lunches on excursion days

-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, entrance fees, and lunch, Guided hike along the coast with tapas, and Vineyard tour & tasting, and all transportation associated with these excursions.

-Daily yoga practice with Rebecca

-Roundtrip airfare to Barcelona (BCN)

-Alcoholic Beverages

-Massages 

-Additional excursions or cab rides

-Lunches on free afternoons (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 €200.

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 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, including questions about COVID-19. 

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. 

SolSeed is uncertain exactly what the VISA and Immunization requirements may be at the time of your retreat. 

Rebecca Cheeks Soule, PhD is a New York City based yoga and meditation teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience. She also leads yoga, adventure and lifestyle retreats worldwide. Rebecca and her Soule Man live a very full life in New York City.

The combination of her practical knowledge, strong science background and extensive yoga training generates intelligent and accessible classes for people from all backgrounds and experience.

Rebecca’s students enjoy the well-balanced physical challenge she offers in her public classes as well as her ability to infuse her classes with deep knowledge, humor and compassion. Her private clients enjoy the opportunity to explore more complex yoga techniques not generally taught in public classes.

Essentially, Rebecca guides her students towards physical ease within their body, clarity and peace of mind, and to experience their boundless spiritual potential. Rebecca’s teaching will guide you towards the wisdom and intelligence you have inside, towards your own inner teacher and ultimately, your best life. For more info about Rebecca, visit: www.souleyoga.com.

Arrival Day: Saturday, May 14th

Please plan to land by 12pm on Saturday, May 14th 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 to relax before our first group dinner that evening.

Please note that you will need to depart from the United States on the evening of Friday, May 13th, 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 can make a stop at the airport and one stop in Barcelona before heading to Begur.

Departure Day: Thursday, May 19th

Please do not book flights that depart before 12pm on Thursday, May 19th, as we will be traveling about 1.5 hours from our villa in Begur to the airport that morning.

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 post retreat. 

We highly recommend booking hotels / AirBnbs in the El Born and Gothic Quarter neighborhoods, as they are great, safe areas and very central to all of the local attractions. 

Saturday - Arrival Day

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

5:00pm - Opening Practice

7:30pm - Dinner

Sunday - Coastal Hike

8:30am - Morning Practice

11:00am - Brunch

12:00am - Depart for Coastal Hike

2:00pm - Light Tapas on the Beach

5:30pm - Afternoon Practice

7:30pm - Dinner

Monday- Free Day

8:30am - Morning Practice

11:00am - Brunch

FREE TIME - Explore nearby Begur and/or Pals, chill down by the Mediterranean, venture out on more walking trails

5:30pm - Afternoon Practice

7:30pm - Dinner

Tuesday - Dali Museum in Figures

8:30am - Morning Practice

10:00am - Breakfast

11:00am - Leave for Figures, leaving some time to explore the town before lunch

2:00pm - Lunch

3:30pm - Scheduled entrance to the Dali Museum

5:00pm - Return to Villa Pi Blau

7:30pm -  Dinner

Wednesday - Wine Cellar Tour

8:30am - Morning Practice

11:00am - Brunch, a bigger meal

12:30pm - Depart for Wine Cellar Tour

7:30pm - Dinner

Thursday - 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 predominantly vegetarian, however some fish options will be included at dinner. All meals are prepared by a fantastic private chef, and guests are welcome to observe and interact. Wine is available on the property, and outside alcohol is permitted with a corking fee, but there is no official bar.