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5 Day Slow Down, Movement, and Detox Wellness Holiday in a Private Villa in Sunny Jávea, Spain
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4 Day Viva La Vida Slow Down and Detox Wellness Retreat in Javea, Spain
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Thea Pernack

What Do People Say About Us?

All our reviews are from travellers with verified trips booked through our platform.

Caitlin Morrow

from Great Britain, May 2026

This was exactly what I needed. I loved the range of yoga and walking excursions. The house is lovely, really chill. Thank you Thea for being so attentive. If the opportunity arises I will return.

Audrey Doklan

from Great Britain, May 2026

Overall amazing in every way! Thea is a star. Great host, amazing yoga instructor and beautiful stunning location. I loved every minute.

James Mccreadie

from Spain, May 2026

A few days of total relaxation & beautiful surroundings

Thea's willingness to adapt the activities, personally tailoring the programme to my (novice) standard was greatly appreciated. Javea is a stunning backdrop for walks and hikes and I felt I really recharged in a very comfortable villa.

The smoothies were world-class, inspired by Thea's own travels and I felt better for drinking them. This was one stop off on a longer trip and I'm really grateful I had the opportunity to do it.

Would highly recommend.

José Ramón Serrano Prieto

from Spain, March 2026

Una experiencia vital

La atención, el cuidado en todas las actividades , el cariño q pone Thea en todo .

Liam Bailey

from Great Britain, March 2026

This was a deeply personal and supportive practice led retreat, where all of the activities and classes supported the main resons for going, I really would reccommend

Anonymous

from Ireland, February 2026

Excellent

This stay felt like a bubble of pure well-being.

Thea has the attention to the detail, and cares for you to have a nice trip. Excellent experience. Thank you

Suzie James

from Great Britain, February 2026

Perfect yoga instruction…

Thea was an incredible instructor for the yoga sessions. Absolutely knew her yoga and modified techniques if too difficult or had mobility issues.

Excellent for anyone wanting to begin and understand yoga, breath work and meditation techniques.

Anonymous

from Germany, December 2025

RelaxingYoga Retreat with Thea

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Kathrin Schöne

from Germany, December 2025

Very good Retreat - adapted to your wishes and needs

Thea is an expirienced Yoga and Pilates teacher. Able to adapt the training to the needs and wishes easely. Very nice location. House is wonderful - simple but nicely furnished, and well maintained. Pool and terraces bring you into a relaxing Modus instantly. As well Thea. Very good relaxation. Wonderful beaches for yoga selected. Delicious smoothies. Very very good value for money.

Anonymous

from Great Britain, November 2025

Wonderful break

Thea herself was the best thing about the retreat. She is a very warm and intuitive instructor and nothing is too much trouble. She has a gorgeous puppy called summer who also adds to the chilled experience. The yoga sessions at sunrise and in the evening are just beautiful and restorative.

Peter Kiely

from Ireland, November 2025

From the moment I felt Thea’s hand shake greeting and smile,I knew I was in the right place.

Annika Wallengren

from Germany, November 2025

Annika’s review

✨ An unforgettable experience! ✨

This yoga retreat was truly wonderful from start to finish. Everything was beautifully thought out the organization, the location, the atmosphere, and the sense of community that naturally formed among participants. Thea, our instructor has a special inspiring presence when she teaches. She creates a space where everyone feels welcome, seen, and free to move and grow at their own pace. Her classes strike the perfect balance between depth and accessibility, blending mindfulness, gentle energy, and precise guidance. I especially loved how she led each session with kindness and intention, always bringing a sense of grounding and joy to the practice in a wonderful environment (especially the sunrise beach yoga).

Jill Nussbaumer

from Switzerland, October 2025

Entspannende Auszeit mit Yoga und Wandern

Das Retreat war sehr entspannend und abwechslungsreich. In der kurzen Zeit haben wir viel gemacht, von Wanderungen, Marktbesuch, Botanischer Garten, im Meer schwimmen bis hin zu Meditation am Strand. Die Yogasessions waren super, Thea hat sie sehr spezifisch auf unsere Stärken und Schwachstellen ausgerichtet. Auch die Smoothies und Snacks waren lecker und sättigend. Theas Herzlichkeit und die liebevolle Art, wie sie sich um uns gekümmert hat, haben dieses Retreat besonders gemacht. Sie hat uns zu wunderschönen Orten für Yoga und Freizeitaktivitäten gebracht und stets fürsorglich darauf geachtet, dass es uns an nichts fehlte.

Janneke Van Strien

from Netherlands, October 2025

Classes and workshops

The retreat was magical! I had such an amazing time in Jávea. It really helped me to slow down and find peace of mind. Thea is so kind and attentive to personal care — she even adjusted classes to my preferences, prepared special snacks and fresh ginger teas, and gave me extra exercises to help with my back pain. The classes and workshops were wonderful, with yoga, breathwork, pilates, alignment, and meditation.

A big surprise for me was that the morning classes were held in nature, at different beaches. Imagine morning yoga with the sunrise and the sound of the ocean — I loved it! The Balinese massage was also a big plus.

Yes… I would love to come again :)

Anonymous

from Germany, September 2025

Tolle Auszeit!

Thea nimmt sich sehr viel Zeit um dir eine tolle Auszeit zu ermöglichen. Die Einheiten sind je nach Gruppengröße den Wünschen der Teilnehmer angepasst und jeden Morgen besuchten wir einen anderen Strand in der Umgebung um einen herrlichen Sonnenaufgang zu beobachten. Eine wohltuende Massage auf der Dachterrasse in der Abendsonne spricht für sich.

Die Unterkunft ist mit allem notwendigen ausgestattet und einige Minuten zufuß entfernt, gibt es tolle Ausblicke und auch ein Restaurant und Supermarkt. Der Außenbereich bietet genügend Sonnen als auch Schattenplätze und eine Erfrischung im Pool ist möglich.

Die Smoothies + Snacks waren abwechslungsreich und sättigend.

Ich hatte eine tolle & erholsame Zeit, dank Thea, die mir mit Rat und Tat zur Seite stand.

Patou Marion

from Spain, July 2025

Un grand merci pour cette semaine

Un grand merci à Théa qui est aux petits soins pour nous. L’endroit est idéal pour se reposer, pour se ressourcer.

C’était une véritable reconnexion à mon corps et la lenteur du quotidien.

Je recommande vraiment !

Trine Boyer

from Norway, June 2025

The best thing with this retreat was the deep care. Thea deeply wanted the stay to be perfect for me, she saw my needs, were fully flexible and adapted to that. The house and my room were beautiful, in a quiet safe area, perfect located for many activities. I like to mention the most outstanding beaches were we did morning yoga which I’ll keep in my heart for ever.

The SUP trip in the sunrise with Tomas, Thea’s partner, was also outstanding and I’ll never forget.

Thank you both for a wonderful and memorable stay. I hope to come back soon and I wish you both the best❤️

Christopher Chapman

from Spain, June 2025

Thea provided such a unique and personal service. Her sessions of yoga, meditation, pilates… all tailored to the individuals and mood. The massage treatments were also amazing! I can’t recommend this retreat enough. Thank you!!

Anonymous

from Denmark, May 2025

Detox to destress, rest, and get younger.

The best thing about the retreat was how calm and restful Thea´s place is in combination with how loving Thea is. And also quality of the smoothies - amazing!

Marie-therese Bals

from Germany, May 2025

Wunderschönes Retreat

Die Liebe mit der Thea das Retreat gestaltet hat. Einfach unglaublich schön.

Jeroen Gradener

from Great Britain, May 2025

A germ of a retreat

I’ve enjoyed the warmth and sensitivity of Thea’s yoga sessions in a wonderful setting of the villa with tastefully decorated rooms. Little miracles of gentle instruction, attention, sound experiences, and scents of essential oils during shavasanas. Morning yoga on one of the beautiful nearby beaches at sunrise were unforgettable. And if you go for the detoxification, you’ll enjoy the healthy and tasteful smoothies. In between yoga, many spots around to visit, walks to go on. Thea is also a source of wisdom for where to go and enjoy Javea. highly recommended with gratitude!

Emily Gray

from Switzerland, May 2025

Reset and Restored

I arrived feeling flustered and stressed. I can't believe that in a few days I felt so tranquil, rested and relaxed. Thank you so much Thea for such a grounding and safe space. The morning sunrise yoga and evening meditation were the perfect start and end to each day. I am also a smoothie convert! They were delicious, and I didn't find myself hungry at all (I did have some olives and yoghurt, but the smoothies were enough). Feel very lucky to have found the retreat, and would 100% recommend.

Melanie Gotmann

from Germany, April 2025

Came back recharged and reconnected

This was my first Solo Trip, Yoga Retreat and Smoothie Detox. I hoped to come back more relaxed and with a better connection to myself and the present. For people like me this retreat is going to be an excellent choice. Thea is a lovely host and a competent teacher, the Yoga/ Meditation/Breathing sessions and the massage were very helpful and relaxing, the smoothies were delicious and varied, the accommodation was clean, beautiful and calming. My highlights were the daily Yoga sessions at different beaches at sunrise, Thea’s trip ideas and the peaceful atmosphere and conversations! All in all the retreat exceeded my expectations, so I can highly recommend coming here and I can confirm the feeling of coming home. Thank you for putting in all of your heart, Thea!

Nadja Thöny

from Switzerland, April 2025

Wonderful place & people

I loved everything about the retreat. It was just perfect. I felt really good from the first second on. The Villa was so nice, also Thea and the other people there were lovely. The yoga, meditations & other sessions were amazing, also the little trips we did to explore Jávea. Especially the Sunrise Yoga at the beach was one of the highlights. The smoothies Thea prepared were so delicious.

Anonymous

from Great Britain, April 2025

Amazing place to be for retreat, pefect location,super food@ smothes,Tea is a star,very profasional,experience with amazing personality .

Ines Romay

from Spain, April 2025

A super relaxing getaway

Thea catered to all our needs and organized a few days filled with peace. I was able to deeply relax through meditation, gentle movement, and walks. It was a wonderful surprise that truly recharged my energy. I did the detox with the smoothies and, although I was hungry on the second day, I got used to it and ended up feeling great. I’d recommend it to anyone looking to unwind and go with the flow.

Victoria Erdelevskaya

from Great Britain, April 2025

Had a lovely time at the retreat

Loved everything about it: the workshops, the villa, the chill but fun atmosphere. It felt like staying with a friend. Thea has put a lot of care into creating the retreat, and really enjoys running it and it shows. The flows and workshops were varied and useful, adjusted to your level. The villa is absolutely stunning and so are the surroundings. And the smoothies were actually quite filling.

Anonymous

from Belgium, December 2024

excellent teachers, completely dedicated, incredible kindness, everything was perfect...,

Daniela Rock

from Germany, December 2024

Feels like coming home

First of all: Thank you Thea!!!

That was exactly what I needed - calming down in these stressful days, relaxation of mind, brain, body & soul in an cozy home!

The smoothies nourished my body - never felt hungry.

Theas knowledge with and around Yoga is so inspiring and she created a place and a Yoga Retreat, where you feel like home - hanging out with friends...

Every Asana Session was great including Savasana bliss, where you feel like you get special treatment - but all the time!!

Beside Yoga Asana practice enjoyed hiking, Yoga, meditation, the special workshops and the Massage - OMG this massage, A M A Z I N G.

Thea fullfilled every wish before you even know that you'll wish for.

I loved everything about it - Thea, I hope you keep doing what you do, 'cause you're doing it with all your heart and that's just perfect!!

Carlos Barea

from Spain, December 2024

Atencion personalizada

Su actitud y detalles. Te hace sentir bien.

Anonymous

from Netherlands, December 2024

The whole experience was magical, this must have been thè most personalized and tentive resort experience I have ever had. So thankfull being able to experience this, such a big difference from the organized (commercialized) resort offers.

The whole setting was deeply relaxed, slow life and super tentive to personal preferences of those who joined. The perspective of the yoga instructor and concept she offers is really one of a kind. Rare to find nowadays, this kind of warm-hearted spirit. 🙏🏽

Dorien Dijkwel

from Spain, November 2024

Excellent experience :)

Thea has created a little slice of heaven in Javea. Daily sunrise and sundown yoga sessions with deep relaxation afterwards and aroma therapy, tasty and healthy smoothies, daily (optional) activities like hikes or visiting stunning gardens, a lovely massage, and more. All in a beautiful home in a beautiful area. Thea's personal touch makes this an unforgettable retreat that will leave you feeling relaxed, grounded and connected.

Funda Erdem

from Germany, November 2024

Wundervolles Retreat

My friend and I went to Thea for five days. We had such a wonderful and relaxing time. Especially morning and evening yoga at the beach and the yummy smoothies were our highlights. Also Thea was a wonderful host and yoga teacher who taught us lots and helped us become better on our yoga journeys.

Erwan Brouard

from France, November 2024

Retraite de Yoga très reposante !!

Cette retraite de Yoga est adaptée à tous les niveaux dans un cadre magnifique. Théa est une personne très à l'écoute et bienveillante qui vous fait sentir comme à la maison. Théa m'a fait découvrir différentes pratiques de Yoga dans des lieux magnifiques, les activités annexes également proposées sont géniales avec une grande diversité.

Je recommande à 1000% cette retraite avec un excellent rapport qualité prix !!!

Marlena Ok

from Spain, October 2024

A beautiful retreat, I feel spiritually and physically renew

Thea is a lovely, kind, and generous person, and working with the body is her passion. She is very positive and has a lot of knowledge and experience in bodywork, yoga, breathwork, pilates, and a healthy lifestyle, which she loves to share with others. The workouts were adjusted to each person and how we felt, and she made me feel safe and cared for at every moment during the retreat. The villa is very comfortable, with a nice garden, swimming pool, and a rooftop terrace for sunset practices. It is located in a lovely area with amazing beaches nearby, which made the stay even more enjoyable. During the retreat, I had many great experiences, including unforgettable moments like morning yoga and meditation during a beautiful sunrise on the beach, swimming, enjoying healthy smoothies, good workshops, daily trips, and a very relaxing Balinese massage.

It was wonderful, and I highly recommend it!

Anonymous

from Spain, October 2024

Fantastisch yoga retraite, echte aanrader!

Wat heb ik een geweldige yoga retraite gehad. Thea is in 1 woord fantastisch! Ze is een hele goede yoga lerares. Ze heeft oog voor je lichaam inclusief eventuele beperkingen. Daar houdt ze goed rekening mee en geeft je indien nodig aangepaste oefeningen. De yoga wordt gegeven op schitterende plekken, de detox met smoothies waren heerlijk. Ook relaxt om je eigen kamer met badkamer te hebben. Ik heb deze retraite als een enorme verwennerij ervaren. Een hele goede “value for money”. Dank je wel, Thea😘

Francesca Moss-lawton

from Great Britain, October 2024

Thoughtful, serene, joyful!

This retreat was simply wonderful! Thea’s joy, generosity and thoughtfulness can be felt throughout every part of her curated program- from the nutritious and filling smoothies, to the flexible and individualised yoga practices, massage and day trips. Thea made it feel like no request was too much, and provided numerous options daily to make sure you were getting what you wanted and needed from the retreat. She created a space for freedom and introspection, and evidently has a wealth of yoga/pilates experience. My highlights include sunrise yoga on the beach rocks, followed by a smoothie and sea swim, visiting a beautiful garden and climbing the Montgó. Xabia is a lovely location for the retreat, with a beautiful old town to explore, marina, lots of beaches and hiking trails with the option for SUP/ surfing/ kayaking if you wish. I would recommend this retreat with my whole heart and will definitely be following Thea’s retreats around the world!