Join Stephanie and Whitney of 3 Bridges Yoga 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 include three cultural and active excursions that we feel highlight the unique must-dos of the region.
On your first full day in Costa Brava, we will spend time exploring the beautiful coastline during a guided walk. We’ll get stunning 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 some delicious Spanish tapas at a seaside cafe!
We will also spend a day visiting the cultural and historical city of Girona, where we will include an expertly guided tour of the old city, lunch at a delicious local restaurant and a visit to the Salvador Dali Museum in nearby Figueres.
The Costa Brava region is also famous for its medieval villages and local wineries. Included in our retreat is an afternoon touring the quaint, 11th century village of Pals, plus a visit to a local wine cellar, with educational tour, tasting and lite bites.
Of course, we also leave ample free time to simply sit by the pool, read a book, visit a nearby village, and practice yoga poolside with Steph and Whit.
The town of Begur is a 15 minute drive away from our resort and features wonderful little shops, restaurants, and ruins of a Medieval Castle. Fancy a beach day or a walk along the coast? The Camino de Ronda is at the footsteps of our coastal resort, and leads you to multiple beaches, restaurants and points of interest.
Make sure to scroll down to view a Sample Retreat Itinerary, and more info about our Resort 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, by January 1st . Flexible payment plans are available, just email info@solseedretreats.com to set one up.
Arrival Day: Sunday, May 5th
If you will arrive at Barcelona Airport (BCN) on Sunday, May 5th, please plan to land by 11am. We will schedule one included group transfer from the airport to our resort 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, May 4th, as flights heading over to Spain are typically overnight flights.
If you plan to arrive a few days early to spend extra time in Barcelona prior to May 5th, we will also make one stop in the city center before heading to the retreat center. Barcelona’s streets are tightly regulated, and so the hired transport can only stop in select areas. You should be prepared to take a short taxi or Uber to a central location on the morning of May 5th. We will send full details about a week prior to the retreat start date.
Departure Day: Friday, May 10th
Please do NOT book flights that depart before 12pm on Friday, May 10th, as we will be traveling about 1.5 hours from our resort 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. Once again, this stop will be made in a central location, and a short taxi ride will likely be necessary to reach your specific hotel or AirBnB.
Once you have booked your flights, please forward your flight confirmation email to info@solseedretreats.com.
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:
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:
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.
To read a helpful blog post we've put together on travel insurance FAQs, please visit: https://solseedretreats.com/travel-insurance-faqs/.
The lodging options for this retreat will consist of the main four bedroom villa (The Villa), a two bedroom / 1 bathroom annex (The Annex), and a 10 bedroom boutique hotel (The Hotel). The campus is set up such that The Villa and The Annex abut the central restaurant to the west, and The Hotel abuts the central restaurant to the east. The whole campus is only a 3 minute walk from one side to the other.
The Villa - This is the primary building of the retreat. The property includes the main villa, the annex, gardens, and a pool on the edge of the Mediterranean. All retreat guests will have access to the common areas of this villa; living areas, kitchen, hot tub, and of course, the pool. There are three rooming options within the villa. The King Suite is the largest footprint. It is located on the top floor of the villa along with living areas and the kitchen. Then there are three bedrooms which can be configured with either a King bed for one or two participants, or two twin beds. All three bedrooms feature ensuite bathrooms and sea views. More details are available in the accommodation packages descriptions below.
The Annex - This unique lodging option is a two bedroom, one bathroom efficiency apartment, directly attached to the main villa; complete with a small sitting area, and a kitchenette. One bedroom features two twin beds, and the other bedroom has a king bed. The two bedrooms share access to the single bathroom. This is a great option for a group of 3 or 4 friends traveling together!
The Hotel - The hotel features 10 rooms, all of which contain a king bed and ensuite bathroom, and another communal pool. Unless the retreat fills all 10 rooms, there will be other guests staying in the hotel. Eight of the rooms feature a patio with a small outdoor sitting area. One room features a nice double-door balcony to the sea with no outdoor seating area. And the final room, with the largest floor plan, has only a restricted view of the courtyard and sea.
Room assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. All twin rooms will be in The Villa. King rooms will be first assigned to The Villa pending availability, then to the ten hotel rooms. As The Annex includes a shared bathroom, those rooms must be registered for specifically.
If you do not wish to have a roommate, please register for one of the “Single Occupancy” packages.
If you do have a roommate, each participant shall register for a “Double Occupancy” package, and list their roommate during the registration process. If you register for a “Double Occupancy” package without a roommate, we will do our best to find a like-minded participant to share the room with you; however, if we cannot, you will be responsible for paying a fee to upgrade to a “Single Occupancy” package prior to attending the retreat.
Unless specifically stated elsewhere, all Double Occupancy rooms may be co-ed.
For specific registration questions, please contact info@solseedretreats.com
By signing up for this “Annex Twin Room - Double Occupancy” package, you will have one of the two twin beds in the room. If you have a roommate, each participant shall register for a “The Annex Twin Room - Double Occupancy” package, and list their roommate during the registration process.
If you register for “The Annex Twin Room - Double Occupancy” package without a roommate, we will do our best to find a like-minded participant to share the room with you; however, if we cannot, you will be responsible for paying a fee to upgrade to a “The Annex King Room - Single Occupancy” package prior to attending the retreat. Please note that the twin beds are permanent fixtures, so you will pay the supplement of a single occupancy king room, but receive a single occupancy twin room.
If you register without a roommate, we may pair you with a person of the opposite sex.
Please see the above section titled “Retreat Room Selection Information” for further retreat lodging details.
The Annex King Room features one king size bed, within the two bedroom and one bathroom efficiency apartment known as The Annex.
By signing up for “The Annex King Room - Double Occupancy” package, you will have one spot in the King Bed alongside your chosen roommate. You will both share a bathroom with 1-2 other retreat participants, who will be roomed in the second bedroom of The Annex.
You may not register for this Double Occupancy package without a roommate. Each participant must register for a quantity of one “The Annex King Room - Double Occupancy” retreat package. Please list your roommate's name during the registration process.
See the above section titled “Retreat Room Selection Information” for further retreat lodging details.
The King Rooms all feature a king bed and ensuite bath. You may be placed in The Villa, or in The Hotel.
By signing up for this “King Room - Double Occupancy” package, you will have one spot in the King Bed alongside your chosen roommate. You may not register for this Double Occupancy package without a roommate. Each participant must register for a quantity of one “King Room - Double Occupancy” retreat package. Please list your roommate's name during the registration process.
You may be placed in The Villa, or in The Hotel. If you have specific questions about what room you’ll be placed in, please reach out to info@solseedretreats.com prior to registration. Specific King Room assignments are made on a first come, first served basis, and SolSeed Retreats reserves the right to make final decisions on room assignments at their discretion.
Please see the above section titled “Retreat Room Selection Information” for further retreat lodging details.
The Villa Twin Rooms all feature two twin beds, sea views, and ensuite bathrooms. They are located in The Villa on the ground floor.
By signing up for this “Villa Twin Room - Double Occupancy” package, you will have one of the two twin beds in the room. If you have a roommate, each participant must register for a “Villa Twin Room - Double Occupancy” package, and list their roommate's name during the registration process.
If you register for a “Villa Twin Room - Double Occupancy” package without a roommate, we will do our best to find a like-minded participant to share the room with you; however, if we cannot, you will be responsible for paying a fee to upgrade to a “King Room - Single Occupancy” package prior to attending the retreat.
If you register without a roommate, we may pair you with a person of the opposite sex.
Please see the above section titled “Retreat Room Selection Information” for further retreat lodging details.
The King Rooms all feature a king bed and ensuite bath. You may be placed in The Villa, or in The Hotel.
By signing up for this “King Room - Single Occupancy” package, you will have the King Room all to yourself. If you’d like to book this room with a partner, please book two of the “King Room - Double Occupancy” packages.
If you have specific questions about what room you’ll be placed in, please reach out to info@solseedretreats.com prior to registration. Specific King Room assignments are made on a first come, first served basis, and SolSeed Retreats reserves the right to make final decisions on room assignments at their discretion.
Please see the above section titled “Retreat Room Selection Information” for further retreat lodging details.
This King Suite is located in The Villa on the top floor, along with some living spaces, dining room, and the kitchen. This room features the largest square footage of all the available rooms and has sea views, and an ensuite bathroom.
By booking this “Villa King Suite - Double Occupancy” package, you will have one spot in the King Bed alongside your chosen roommate. You may not register for this Double Occupancy package without a roommate. Each participant must register for a quantity of one “Villa King Suite - Double Occupancy”. Please list your roommate's name during the registration process.
Please see the above section titled “Retreat Room Selection Information” for further retreat lodging details.
Sunday - Arrival Day
Arrival in Barcelona - shuttle provided to Cap Sal Sal
1:30pm - Arrival at Cap Sa Sal and Lunch
5:00pm - Opening Practice
7:30pm - Dinner
Monday - Coastal Hike
8am - Morning Practice
9:30am - Breakfast
12:00pm - Depart for Coastal Hike
2:00pm - Tapas at the Beach
4:00pm - Return to the Resort
5:30pm - Afternoon Practice
7:30pm - Dinner
Tuesday - Free Day
8am - Morning Practice
9:30am - Breakfast
FREE TIME - Explore nearby Begur, relax down by the Mediterranean, venture out on more walking trails.
5:30pm - Afternoon Practice
7:30pm - Dinner
Wednesday - Girona Tour + Dali Museum in Figueres
8am - Morning Practice
9:30am - Breakfast
11:00am - Leave for Girona, including a tour of the old city, included lunch, and then on to Figueres to visit the Dali Museum
4pm - Scheduled entrance to the Dali Museum
6pm - Return to Resort
7:30pm - Dinner
Thursday - Visit to Pals + Wine Cellar Tour
8am - Morning Practice
9:30am - Breakfast
11:45am - Depart for Guided Tour of Pals + Wine Cellar Tour and Tasting
4pm - Return to Resort
5:30pm - Afternoon Practice
7:30pm - Dinner
Friday - Return to Barcelona
TBD - Breakfast
TBD - Return transfer to Barcelona depends upon the departure flight times