6 days at one of the
places I call HOME
Amara Valley is a place of transformation,
of movement,
of celebration,
of creativity,
of co-creation
Early Summer Retreat at Amara Valley
From 11-16 June 2024 I will host my 4th year of retreats at Amara Valley.
I’m bringing together my favourite practices to help you find your authentic self. YES this is a Yoga Retreat, but there will be MUCH more. In order to gain new perspectives on ourselves we need to step out of our daily life, our habits and social circles.
I offer you a space for transformation, to ignite your life force energy, to connect to nature, to nourish your body with the best vegetarian and vegan food and to relax your soul with plenty of sunshine by the pool.
Watch the video below for some impressions of one of my past retreats in Amara!
We are guided by openness, kindness, happiness and love
Amara Valley
I’m taking you to a healing sanctuary of profound beauty, tucked away in the hills of Catalunya, northern Spain. Amara Valley is the perfect place to take time for personal reflection, meditation, creative exploration and just taking a break from the pressures of the modern world!
Program
We will start every day strong & energized with Yoga, breathwork, meditation or other movement classes. Amara Valley’s Dharma Shala has beautiful views into nature and is fully equipped for our practice. During the day there’s free time to enjoy the pool, relax in nature, go for a hike, read, etc. Sharing circles and journaling exercises help us to reflect and grow. In the late afternoon and evening we’ll have special workshops.
All activities are optional, you can always take rest or time for yourself
There will be 2 gourmet vegetarian meals daily – brunch and dinner - and afternoon smoothie or snack, homemade by the Amara chefs with local produce, including some from the organic garden!
Your host: Juliette van der Weijde
I truly wish my retreats to be an accelerator for change,
for personal development. Find abundance, self-love, empowerment and alignment with your authentic self. Be inspired by different paths and ways of living to create a life around your purpose, suiting your wants & needs.
Guest teachers & facilitators
Yin Yoga • Cacao Ceremonies • Public Speaking • Reiki
Morgan Palmer Hubbard
Antara Flow • Ecstatic Dance
Ju Adhara
Kalari
Food
For our retreat we will have a vegetarian or vegan menu designed around seasonal, locally produced ingredients. The Amara Kitchen creates dishes bursting with flavour, colour and nutritional goodness. It’s possible to cater for special diets and allergies, please provide advance notice e.g. wheat-free, gluten-free, celiac, nut allergies etc..
Accommodation
The heart of Amara is a traditional Catalan farmhouse with foundations from the 15th century, integrally renovated in recent decades to feature modern amenities such as underfloor heating, ample accommodation and a stunning dining hall extension wing. All shared rooms are in the house. There are a very limited amount of suites with en-suite bathroom and private entrance available.
Rustic Modern Suite
Traditional stone walls and hardwood flooring contrast beautifully with modern furnishings. Independent from the main building, with its own en-suite bathroom, this suite gives you autonomy & privacy.
Cabin Suite
Amara’s intimate boutique suite. Minimalist & modern, with en-suite bathroom and private entrance. The perfect nest for an individual or couple wanting more privacy.
Shared Rooms
Architectural ceilings & a cozy community vibe with 2 or 4 beds. Spacious bathrooms next door
Prices
6 Days // 5 Nights - Full Board
Arrival: Tuesday 15:00
Departure: Sunday 15:00
The prices include 5 nights of accommodation,
vegetarian meals and the complete retreat program.
The accommodation at Amara Valley is designed to
share with other retreat participants. All prices per person:
Quad room: €799*
Twin room: €875* shared / €975* private
Cabin Suite w/ en-suite bathroom: SOLD OUT
Rustic Suite w/ en-suite bathroom: €1099* shared
(double bed or 2-3 single beds) / €1275* private
*There’s 10% discount available (for everyone) if the accommodation is paid directly on location
Note on inclusivity: Yoga retreats are not cheap, but I always give my best to keep my prices reasonable and on the lower end of the scale. If you’re motivated to join, but the price is too high at the moment, contact me and we’ll look into possibilities.
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For booking fill out the registration form:
Amara Valley Retreat 11-16 Juni 2024If you have any questions write to juliette@yoga-breathwork.com
Your spot is secured by a deposit of €250
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In case of cancellation:
The deposit is non-refundable, but can be used for any future retreat/event.
100% of the remaining amount until 1 month in advance.
50% of the full price until 2 weeks in advance, no refund after that, unless we find someone to fill the spot
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The retreat price excludes your travel costs to location. We will connect all participants in an Arrival/Departure sheet, so you can align your itineraries to travel together.
For anyone coming from abroad, you can fly both to Barcelona as well as Girona and continue from there with any of the following options:
Public Transportation
via Barcelona
There are several ways to get from the airport to the city center, Google Maps will give you the options. Usually the Aerobus “A1/A2” is most comfortable. It stops right outside the terminal and goes straight to Plaça d’Espanya and Plaça de Catalunya. You can buy the ticket at the bus for €6,75
In Barcelona Google Maps is very helpful to see which metro or bus to take to get around. At every bus & metro station you can buy single tickets or a “T-casual” card, which is 10 rides for €11,35. Each ride is valid for 75 mins, even if you change lines. You can’t share this card, but it’s definitely the cheapest option if you stay longer than just two rides in Barcelona.
If you want to share a card with multiple persons, then buy the “T-familiar” card, which is around €10 for 8 rides.
Taxis in Barcelona center are quite affordable as well!
To get to Amara Valley, you need to take the bus from Barcelona to Banyoles. You can check the schedule online, but usually goes 4x per day. Most participants will be taking the bus in the afternoon. A single ticket costs around €14, a 10x pass that can be shared costs €70. In Banyoles leave the bus at the main stop which is here.
via Girona
From Girona airport there are buses and taxis to the city center directly outside the terminal. You want to get to the Estación de Autobuses de Girona, right behind the Girona train station. One of the bus lines can be checked here (Aeroport de Girona to Girona) and costs €2,75. From there TEISA is operating buses to Banyoles approximately every 30 mins, check schedule here, costs €2,65.
from Banyoles
When you arrive by bus to Banyoles it’s a €8 taxi ride (shared) to Amara Valley. We arrange a driver who know exactly where to go based on the Arrival/Departure sheet
Car rental
At both airports are car rental options. If other participants have similar flight schedules, you can share. Having a car gives you the opportunity to drive to the sanctuary and sunset point on Rocacorba, the top of the mountain at Amara Valley.
Taxi from/to the airport
It’s possible to arrange a taxi straight from the airport to Amara Valley. Please let us know in advance so we can arrange this for you
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Is the retreat suitable for beginners?
Yes, all levels are welcome. My classes are multi-level with lots of variations based on your experience. I’m working with each person individually.
“The same light you see in others, is shining within you, too”