4 Day Reiki Level 1 Training Retreat in Burgas, Bulgaria

Facilities

An intensive training retreat experience in stunning and wild rural Bulgaria.

Calla Retreat offers a safe and supportive space to explore mindful movement, breathing techniques, and various forms of meditation along with learning the healing art of Reiki.

The affordable, all-inclusive training retreats in Bulgaria welcome complete beginners and seasoned healers alike.

Located on 5000 sqm of beautiful, established gardens and orchards, in a lush green valley with far-reaching views of the surrounding countryside.

Discover a peaceful sanctuary nestled in Beautiful Bulgaria.

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The in-house chef Richard offers a wide variety of tasty and healthy meals. Taking inspiration from different cuisines around the world, every meal will look and taste beautiful and nourishing.

Meals will be prepared with mostly organic and locally sourced seasonal fruits and vegetables, with the majority coming from their own grown organic fruits, vegetables, and herbs.

All meals will be vegetarian and easily adaptable to diets such as vegan and dairy-free.

Tea, coffee, water, and fruit juice will also be available throughout the day.

You will be encouraged to pick your own herbs from the garden or surrounding lands for fresh organic herbal tea. The organizers will also be happy to tailor-make blends just for you.

Calla Retreat welcomes you to experience for yourself the many fantastic possibilities for recreation, historical, and cultural exploration, as well as the diversity of beautiful natural surroundings.

• Guided nature hikes
• Trip to a local waterfall
• Trip to areas of local interest
• Receive Reiki treatment
• Indian head massage

Explore the local area…

Explore the local area and enjoy unpolluted air, unparalleled nature, and complete relaxation opportunities.

Hiking from Calla Retreat

There are plenty of stunning hikes directly from the village. As you will be in a valley, it will all be uphill However, the views are amazing so it’s well worth the effort!!

There are lots of opportunities for bird / nature watching along with foraging for fruit and herbs. Bulgaria is well-known for its quality of wild medicinal and culinary herbs. Calla Retreat definitely takes advantage of this and they encourage you to do the same.

Kamchia Dam

The river Kamchia runs into the Kamchia Dam (alongside six other rivers). It is one of the largest dams in Bulgaria and was created in 1973. It’s a beautiful scenic area, with the dam nestled between areas of imposing cliffs and old growth forests. The dam is suitable for swimming and boating.

You can reach the damn either from the village of Manolich (less than 10 minutes' drive away) or the village of Podvis (15 minutes' drive away). There is a stunning viewpoint of the damn from Podvis, with a lovely picnic and barbeque area.

Sungulare

The town of Sungulare is 17kms from Calla Retreat so it will be around 10 to 15 minutes' drive. Sungulare has a restaurant along with other small eateries. It also has various retail shops where you can buy household goods, clothes, and delicious locally grown fruit and vegetables.

The territory of Sungurlare municipality is one of the biggest in the Burgas county. Twenty-three decares of vineyards are cultivated in the area.

The Sungurlare region is well-known in Bulgaria and abroad for its marvelous wines. The most famous brand, called Sungurlarski misket, is made from the grapes grown in the adjacent wine-growing villages and towns. There are two vineyards within the area that offer wine tasting experiences.

Sungurlare has a small museum of Wine and Vine. This hosts an annual traditional celebration on 14th February every year - for St Trifon Zarezan. The festival includes the traditional crowning of the Vine King, the ceremonial cutting of the vines, and then a celebration in a local park. Calla Retreat highly recommends it if you will be visiting at this time!

Sungulare is an ecologically clean area with no heavy industry or pollution, dominated by narrow river valleys and numerous ravines that flow into them.

Forests cover an area of ​​393,000 acres in the region, making it perfect for nature lovers or bird watchers. Coniferous forest areas are represented by pine and fir, while deciduous forest areas prevailing species are oak, beech, and maple. Annually, nearly 2,000 acres of new forests are planted and it is an area rich with a wonderful variety of wildlife as well as flora and fauna.

Medven

Medven is 14 kms from the retreat (around 15 minutes' drive) and is well worth a visit. The village has preserved its authentic architecture of the National Revival. Walking along the narrow-paved streets, one still can feel the active spirit of the enlighteners.

Most of the Medven houses are proclaimed monuments of culture. The gates of some of the most ancient of them still bear scars from Circassian axes.

The village of Medven is a birthplace of the famous writer and revolutionary Zahari Stoyanov. There is a house-museum “Zahari Stoyanov” in the village, situated in Jurta hamlet.

There are some wonderful hiking trails from the village, one of which leads to a breathtaking waterfall, Sinir Vir, which is also known as the blue pool from the unique color of the water. It’s a great place to swim in!

Zheravna

Zheravna is also a wonderful village to visit. It is a beautiful mountain village and architectural reserve 30 kms from Calla Retreat (30 minutes' drive).

There are more than 200 old houses (preserved and restored) dating back to the National Revival period. It is a popular tourist destination as well as an inspiration source for artists and writers.

Zheravna is a place where time has stopped. The air is filled with village smells and sounds, of stock trotting by, of coffee cups clattering on a tray, and of fresh cold mountain water running in the basin. Many of the houses are nowadays museums and guest houses. The ground floors of others are functioning as shops, restaurants, and cafes.

Streets are stone laid, narrow, and winding. You can easily lose your way or miss the turn you are aiming for. Parking is difficult and it might be better to leave your car in the central square and then walk on.

In August, Zheravna hosts one of the most spectacular festivals in Bulgaria. The Festival of Folklore Costume is a three days' escape from modern life. People wear old folklore costumes or uniforms, sleep under the stars, and cook on open fire. Artisans, musicians, and warriors reach for the old traditional tools of the trade and engage in workshops and re-enactments.

Modern technology such as phones and cameras are not allowed for the festival period and some kind of folklore costume is required in order to attend!

Karnobat

Also in the local area, the city of Karnobat is the nearest larger city and is only 45 kms away from the retreat. There, you will find plenty of shops, bars, and restaurants. There is also a large outdoor pool which is part of a hotel complex (but is open to outside visitors for a small fee).

There is a beautiful park in the center that hosts lots of local events. It also has a small animal zoo which is free to enter.

Just outside Karnobat, you will find the remains of the Markeli fortress. The castle was an important military center and has played a major role in the Bulgarian-Byzantine relationships. It was built probably during the Byzantine emperors Anastasius I and Justinian in order to guard the only road to Varbishki and Rishki Passes.

Sliven

The lovely city of Sliven is 68 kms away. You will find there numerous shops, restaurants, and bars, plus the fabulous attraction of its slightly hair-raising chair lift which operates year round (weather-permitting). The lift will take you to the top of the blue mountain and the views are simply stunning.

Yambol

Yambol is also less than an hour away and offers all the usual facilities of a large city. It also hosts the annual Kukerlandia festival between the second and the first Sunday prior to Lent, which is free to attend. It is a masquerade festival - monsters and creatures!

Accompanied by the pounding of bells attached to their belts, participants perform rituals to chase away phantoms and evil spirits. This is how, with the coming of spring, the spectators of the kukeri take a communion, immersing themselves in the tumult, wealth of color, and sorcery of fertility rites.

• Morning Hatha yoga and pranayama sessions
• Daily guided meditation sessions
• Full instruction and practical instruction for Reiki Level 1
• Opening cacao ceremony
• 3 nights accommodation
• 2-course brunch and three-course evening meal
• Tea
• Coffee
• Water
• Fruit juice

• Airport transfers
• Holistic therapies
• Excursions
• Airfare

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.