Immerse yourself in the teachings of mindfulness and Ayurveda in this tranquil and peaceful region of Southern Spain, surrounded by olive groves in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. 

This is a unique opportunity to slow down in this secluded setting and connect with yourself and others on a deeper level. We’ll practice genuine, true self care that you can integrate into daily life and have designed our time together to be in line with Ayurvedic principles and the wisdom of the Insight meditation tradition. Experience what it’s like to live a life of balance. Your body and mind will feel nurtured and nourished, not only from the Ayurvedically-aligned Spanish meals, but from spending time in community and relaxing into retreat life. 

Mindfulness meditation invites us to quiet the mind and open the heart, and to connect more profoundly with both our inner life and the outer world. During morning meditation sessions with Celeste, we’ll practice sitting and walking meditation together in our mountain view shala and outside in the garden, nourished by silence and stillness. There will be Dharma talks focused on Buddhist teachings from the Insight meditation tradition to settle the mind and open the heart. 

After lunch, take time to rest, swim, be with friends, enjoy the quiet, read, or practice meditation. 

Ayurveda is a 5,000+ year old system of holistic healing that teaches us how to take care of our body, mind and spirit by living in harmony with nature. During the afternoon sessions with Julie, you’ll learn in-depth Ayurvedic philosophy and practical Ayurvedic tools you can take home for balanced living. 

All experience levels welcome - whether you're new to meditation and Ayurveda or an experienced practitioner. This retreat is designed to be accessible and welcoming to all.

We’ll be staying in a secluded retreat center in the Andalusian region of Southern Spain, located in the beautiful foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The center is surrounded by olive groves with a swimming pool, garden, and serene meditation shala with a mountain view.  This region of the world has a unique and rich history of peaceful co-existence amongst Christians, Muslims, and Jews and is a wonderful place to deepen spiritual practice.

Fly into Granada (30 minutes from out retreat center) or Malaga airport (2 hours from our retreat center). We can help you arrange shared shuttles and taxis with other retreatants. Cost of a taxi from Granada city center to the retreat center is an estimated 30 euros. 

Solo travelers are welcome, or you’re welcome to come with friends or a partner. If you’d like a shared room, we’ll assign you a roommate of the same gender, unless you request a specific roommate. 

We know that you’ll book this retreat with the intention of attending, but the unexpected does happen, which is why we HIGHLY recommend purchasing international travel/medical insurance. Please do spend the small amount of money to cover yourself for any travel or medical surprises on this trip; it’s worth it. We recommend using World Nomads.

Earlybird discount of $100 ends May 3. 

Your deposit of $500 secures your spot on the trip and is nonrefundable. The balance is due June 3. There will be no refunds on deposits or balances for cancellations after June 3. Unfortunately, exceptions can not be made for any reason, including arriving late, leaving early, failure to attend, weather, flight cancellations, travel delays, personal emergencies, injuries or illness. 

We reserve the right to cancel the retreat for low enrollment or any other circumstances that make the retreat non-viable and will refund you 100% of your registration fee.