5 Day Women's Yoga Retreat Near Plitvice Lakes, Croatia With Irena
Yoga Retreat in Croatia
Join Fige Yoga this summer at a magical, eco-friendly property near Plitvice Lakes National Park! Nourish your body and soul with daily yoga, meditations, hot tubs, sauna, river, and forest bathing far away from the daily hustle and bustle—because sometimes, all you need is less!
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Magical eco-estate immersed in the forest
- Daily gentle yoga and mindfulness
- Hot tubs and sauna
- Cacao ceremony
- Visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park
- 4 nights accommodation
- Indulge in two meals per day and snacks
- Benefit from all excursion transfers
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
5 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Lounge
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Internet access
- Parking lot
- Outdoor shower
Ekodrom Estate is the perfect place to get lost and find peace. Set in an idyllic and supremely private location, you will enjoy the beauty of plum orchards and lush greenery. The property consists of four houses that used to belong to Grandmother Ljuba, and today it belongs to her grandson, Marko. One house used to be a barn, and the other two were cattle stables. Marko and friends turned these traditional constructions into modern houses. Each house has an outdoor private hot tub. Sauna and in-house massage are at your disposal.
Program
Day 1: Arrival + opening circle
Welcome to Croatia. Your journey begins in Zagreb, where a private transfer will take you to the tranquil retreat sanctuary.
After settling in and immersing yourself in the surroundings, gather for an opening circle and group meditation.
In the evening, the chef Tea will delight your taste buds with a delicious dinner.
Day 2: Yoga + forest bathing + intuitive movement
Start the day with a gentle yoga practice, followed by a delightful brunch.
Then it’s time for forest bathing. Walking in silence develops an intimate relationship with nature and helps you find inner peace and reconnect with your intuition.
The afternoon is yours to enjoy leisure activities, from exploring the forest and picking wildflowers to relaxing in the outdoor hot tubs and saunas and enjoying massages.
Before dinner, Irena will guide an intuitive movement session, followed by a delicious dinner and a circle around the bonfire.
Day 3: Yoga + Plitvice Lakes
After the morning practice and breakfast, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Plitvice Lakes National Park, with its 16 interconnected lakes and waterfalls.
This place is full of magic, forest fairies, and recharging ions.
Return for a warm dinner and cozy moments next to the forest bonfires.
Day 4: Yoga + river magic + cacao ceremony
Begin the day with a nourishing yoga session and a healthy brunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy a trip to the nearby Mreznica River, where you can swim, rent a kayak or SUP, or simply relax with a cup of coffee at a beach bar.
Before dinner, gather in a circle for a cacao ceremony, opening your heart. Through intention-setting and mindful sipping, the ceremony invites presence, connection, and gentle grounding before closing the day with dinner and free time.
Day 5: Yoga + departure
Conclude the retreat with a morning yoga session, a closing circle, and a wholesome brunch.
Recharged and rejuvenated, you will be prepared to re-enter daily life.
Transfer to Zagreb, where you may continue your journey in Croatia or return home.
Retreat overview
This women-only yoga retreat in Croatia is a sacred space for rest, renewal, and connection.
Gentle yoga supports hormonal balance, self-care, and emotional well-being. Evenings invite sharing circles by the fire, cacao ceremonies, laughter, and friendship.
Miracles happen when women come together in the forest.
During your stay, visit the famous Plitvice Lakes National Park and enjoy ample free time to unwind in the outdoor hot tub, sauna, or simply relax in a hammock, journaling or reading a book.
To nourish the body, the chef Tea prepares two fresh vegetarian meals and snacks daily. Gluten-free and vegan options are also available.
Included excursions
- Excursion to the Mreznica River
- Visit to the Plitvice Lakes National Park
Instructors
Sasha Dakic
Sasha is a wanderlust in the heart. She would happily spend days and hours outdoors hiking, swimming, traveling, horseback riding, and walking her beloved dog Peggy. She loves dancing, nature, moving, yoga, and great food. Her passions and beliefs inspired her in the creation of Fige Yoga Adventures®. She is a devoted student and teacher of yoga and mindfulness. Her practice has changed her life in infinite ways. Most of all, it allowed her to adventure herself within and enjoy the present moment.
Tea Dukic
Tea graduated in International Business in Hotel and Tourism Management in Cesar Ritz University, and then spent a few years working in a 5-star star hotels around Europe and Asia. Upon returning to her home county she started the radio show "With Spoon around the world" and she spent the next 10 years running a kitchen in different vegan restaurants and hotels in Croatia. Her love and passion for food and cooking still grows each day and she's happy to be able to share it with the beautiful people that she cooks for.
Irena Bartolec
Irena Bartolec is an authorized KPJAYI yoga teacher, currently living in Costa Rica. She holds and organizes annual retreats, workshops, and teacher training internationally in Bali, Europe, Costa Rica, and beyond. Irena has 20 years of extensive teaching and management experience in the fields of yoga, health, wellness, and mindfulness. She is the creator and director at Ashtanga Yoga Mama, established in 2014.
Retreat location
You will find Ekodrom Estate, right between Zagreb and the Adriatic coast. This is a perfect location to explore Croatia’s inland. The Plitvice Lakes National Park, with its surrounding hiking trails, river rafting, and mountain climbing, makes this area a favorite destination for an active vacation.
Unique features
Activities
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
General
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Lounge
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Parking lot
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Delight in two daily meals and snacks prepared by the in-house chef, following the motto: eat fresh, support local! The brunches and dinners feature vegan or vegetarian options, with gluten-free choices available. Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, fruits, and snacks throughout the day.
The following meals are included:
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
Things to do (optional)
You can book an in-house massage for an extra cost.
Spa treatments
Unlimited use of outdoor hot tubs and sauna is included in the retreat.
What's included
- 5 days/4 nights accommodation in an eco-friendly estate
- 2 meals per day (brunch and dinners) + snacks
- Daily yoga classes
- Mindfulness explorations
- Cacao ceremony
- Entrance fee to Plitvice Lakes
- Intuitive movement workshop
- Excursion to the Mreznica River
- Unlimited use of outdoor hot tubs and sauna
- All excursion transfers
- Group transfer from Zagreb and return
What's not included
- Roundtrip flight
- Travel insurance
- Massage
- Airport transfers
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Franjo Tuđman Airport
50 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG).
Arrival by bus
Group transfer is included, but from Zagreb bus station. People can come from Zagreb airport to Zagreb bus station in 20 minutes. A taxi is 40 EUR, a shuttle bus is 8 EUR.
As people arrive at different times, Fige Yoga decided to have a group transfer from Zagreb bus station straight to Ekodrom Estate (1 hour).
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30.25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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