a Slovenian summer
a yoga+Outdoor adventure retreat
September 1-7, 2025
immerse yourself in the natural beauty of one of Europe’s hidden gems.
nature is calling…
Known as one of the hidden gems of Europe, Slovenia has so much to offer! The mountains, emerald green lakes and rivers, stunning sea and countryside all invoke both a sense of wonder and grounding relaxation. The small size of the country makes exploring and adventuring the diverse nature accessible and easy. The harmonious architecture only enhances the natural beauty. The kind people and charming, rustic culture seal the deal and open the heart.
Stay
We will stay in our gorgeous country home in Dovje, which offers a serene escape into the heart of the Julian Alps. This traditional alpine village, nestled near Triglav National Park, provides a tranquil retreat surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery. The house itself is a historical gem, beautifully preserved and renovated to maintain its authentic charm. Its cozy interiors, wooden beams, and warm atmosphere create an inviting space to relax and unwind. The communal area offers the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow retreaters for conversation, practice, and meals. The location couldn’t be better—we will be just 5 minutes from Triglav National Park, 15 minutes from Kransjka Gora, 20 minutes from Slovenia’s famous Lake Bled, and 35 minutes from Lake Bohinj.
Nourishment
This retreat features half board, with daily brunch and dinner served! Brunch will be a buffet from traditional farms with homemade products, and locally sourced fruits, veggies, meats, eggs, cheeses, etc. For dinner, traditional dishes and barbecues will provide nourishing meals and a taste of local cuisine.
What we will get up to…
This retreat is all about disconnecting to reconnect, and leaning into the healing powers of community and nature. We will have two yoga classes a day; create energy through active morning classes and delight in the truest form of self-care (nervous system work) in deeply relaxing evening yin+restorative practices. Your free time can be spent adventuring and hiking around the area. Drumroll for the EPIC group activities included in the retreat packages…
A day trip to explore/hike around Lake Bled, one of Slovenia’s absolute MUST SEE sites.
A group trip to the outdoor adventure capital of Bovec, where will we explore the Soca river
on a beginner friendly kayak excursion, and have free time to explore afterwards!
An eBike tour through Triglav National Park, the best of Slovenia!
-sweet, sweet summer-
Package includes:
—6-nights stay at the country home, immersed in nature and tranquility.
—2 high-quality yoga practices daily in various styles ranging from Vinyasa, to Katonah, to yin/restorative+more.
—Half board meals—fresh brunch and dinner daily.
—Group day trip to Lake Bled.
—Group eBike tour day through the stunning Triglav National Park.
—Group day trip to the town of Bovec, an outdoor adventure paradise where we will
kayak the Soca river together+have free time!
-Expected group size: 8-10 guests.
Check in after 3pm on Sept. 1 - there will be an evening welcome practice around 6:30pm before dinner.
Check out by 11am on Sept. 7 - purely leaving day with chance of a morning practice depending on travel logistics.
PACKAGE PRICES
(ALL IN USD)
Rates:
Shared Double (Shares Bath with one other room): $1700 per guest
Single Occupancy* private bath: $2,500 (SOLD OUT)
Shared Double private bath: $2000 per guest. (SOLD OUT)
Shared Double (Shares Bath with one other room): $1700 per guest
**one balcony room available—first come, first serve.
add $200 for balcony room. (SOLD OUT) (Balcony room has been claimed)
Shared Triple or Quad Dorm: $1,300 per guest (must book with at least one roomate and be willing to be paired with others)
*singles are limited in availability.
Please note that package does not include:
—Roundtrip airfare to Ljubljana airport.
—Transportation to the retreat location
(some options: rent a car for flexibility and adventure in free time (highly recommended) or taxi/shuttle hire.
I have used RENTY rental car in Ljubljana in the past and they are GREAT.
Driving is easy in Slovenia with great roads and highways.
—Tourist tax (2euros per day per guest)
—Offsite meals.
*Recommendation - if you have the time, schedule a few days in the capital city of Ljubljana! You might also want to add in a couple days on the coast in beautiful Piran! Slovenia is legit so amazing - take some time to explore beyond the retreat.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
to secure your spot, a non-refundable deposit of $800usd is required.
please specify room category at time of deposit.
-remaining balance due no later than July 15th, 2025.
Payments can be made through any of these methods (ordered by preference):
—Zelle willisjohnston@gmail.com
—Venmo @Willis-Johnston
—Cashapp $WillisJohnston
—Paypal willisjohnston@gmail.com
(friends + family to avoid fees—all fees will be at the expense of guest)
—Bank Transfer (inquire for info.)
Any fees taken out by PayPal or Venmo will be at the guest’s expense and applied to final balance.
Please choose friends and family options if asked.
**due to the financial responsibility of the retreat host for booking and holding the luxury property, all payments are non-refundable once paid. it is recommended that the traveler has a travel insurance policy in the rare event that cancellation on the traveler’s end is unavoidable (Squaremouth is a great search engine for trip insurance). However, if you must cancel, you are able to transfer to a friend or family member to come in your place. In the event of border closures that prevent entry for the group, we would have full credit for a future date with absolutely no penalties or fees incurred. This is highly unlikely to happen, but bases are covered if so.
