Rustic Retreats offers yoga retreats and workshops of unparalleled simplicity in the Sierra Espuna Mountains in Spain.
Yoga Retreats (8)
7 Day Journey through Your inner and Outer Worlds in Murcia, Spain
September 22-28, 2025
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7 Day The 8 Pillars of Yoga Mountain Retreat in Murcia, Spain
August 23-29, 2025
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7 Day Yoga Foundation to Dragon Dance Yoga Retreats in Murcia
October 27-November 2, 2025
from US$ 635
7 Day Back to Your Body Detox and Yoga Retreat in Murcia, Spain
May 24-30, 2025
from US$ 635
7 Day Flow with the Moon Easter Yoga Retreat in Murcia, Spain
March 14-20, 2025
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7 Day Journey Through the Chakras Yoga Retreat in Murcia, Spain
July 20-26, 2025
from US$ 635
7 Day the Power of Now: Yoga Retreat in Murcia, Spain
April 17-23, 2025
from US$ 635
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Instructors (5)
Tania Plahay
Tania is a passionate, experienced, and committed Hatha and Vinyasa yoga teacher. She is also a qualified prenatal yoga teacher and meditation teacher. She employs a holistic and responsive teaching style, to facilitate a sense of quiet self-awareness in her students, and learning about the body, the asanas, and breathing techniques. Her classes are well suited for beginners in yoga or advanced students, from mum-to-be to the elderly.
Mahalia Pellett
Mahalia has been teaching yoga for the past two years, having completed her 200-hour Ashtanga Vinyasa course with The Yoga People. Since then, she has completed a 100-hour Yin yoga course (September 2014), and a 100-hour advanced Ashtanga Vinyasa course (September 2015). She is incredibly passionate about the many benefits of living a yogic lifestyle, physically, mentally, and spiritually. she is wholeheartedly committed to sharing this with others and believes that yoga and meditation are for everyone, regardless of age or ability.
Alison Hawkins
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Mysore Mandala Yogashala
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Nataraj yoga Cambodia
Alison has been practicing yoga for more than 20 years. She has spent some time in Mysore, India practicing Ashtanga Vinyasa with Sheshadri, and also back bending with Venkatesh. She has lived for many years in Asia with her husband running their own Yoga studios teaching drop-in classes, workshops, retreats, and teacher training's. Her main teaching styles are Vinyasa Flow, Yin yoga, and Aerial yoga. Her focus being long term functional movement and overall fitness, making yoga accessible to all body types within an empowering experience.
Marlene Sinclair
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Marlene has been practicing yoga for more than 20 years. This practice has seduced her and enriched her considerably, both on a mental, physical, and spiritual level. This “union” is manifested in an inner balance or well-being, flexibility, strength, and a great awareness of the being. Due to the great feeling of well-being achieved, she undoubtedly wanted to spread this technique and therefore become a yoga teacher (Hatha Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga, Jivamukti).
Jan Dizon-Collin
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Jan started practicing yoga in her mid-20’s and has been teaching since 2015. She has led classes and workshops across Asia, the Middle East, the UK, Europe, and Canada. Her classes are a blend of asana, mantra, storytelling, and music which honor the traditional paths of yoga while intuitively blending ancestral teachings from her cultural roots. Jan currently lives in France where she offers yoga and sound journeys through inner dance and "Hilot", the traditional spiritual and healing art of the Philippines.
Reviews (101)
Vanessa Smith
from Australia, July 2023
"Excellent experience most relaxed I have ever been"
Elliot is an incredible host
His kindness and positive outlook will have u floating on air
The retreat is very rustic and takes you straight back to nature where you can unwind from the stresses of day to day life as the catering and the classes are all done for you
My most challenging part was getting out of my bikini and Into my yoga pants.
The retreat boasts some incredible hiking trails so if you are a keen hiker plan according to the weather.
The classes were brilliantly thought out with opportunities for workshops to work on yourself more deeply outside of an asana practice.
All classes are optional and there are no expectations for you to attend every aspect of the retreat, though it is worthwhile if you can
You will be well treated here, for me it was like returning home
Anonymous
from Netherlands, June 2023
"Hidden gem!"
De eigen tenten waren geweldig, supercomfortabel en geeft echt een buitengevoel, precies waar ik naar op zoek was. Het drinkwater is ook fantastisch en lokaal uit een bron en gecertificeerd, je voelt echt dat het je goed doet. Verder fantastische crew om Elliot te ondersteunen bij het organiseren van alles.
Ilana Bollag
from Switzerland, June 2023
"Amazing, just what I needed"
I cannot put into words how great this experince was - just wow! The location itself is magical and super eco-friendly, Elliot and the rest of the crew were just gorgeous, Alice was a phenomenal yoga teacher, the food was delicious and I could go on and on. It really felt like being with family, Elliot and the crew took such great care of us and made us feel like being home immediately. And the yoga/meditation/workshop was out of this world. At the end of the week we were all glowing. Thank you thank you thank you!
Jason Demant
from Great Britain, January 2023
"Just what I needed "
Such a lovely group of people. It was a real delight to be in the beautiful hills, especially over new years. I'm sure you've read reviews about Elliot and how special he is and it's all true. His food, stories, humour, warmth and genuine care really made it special.
Majoke Dopper
from Netherlands, August 2022
"Great retreat"
A lovely ambiance in a beautiful surrounding with a very welcoming warm and funny host and co-workers. Comfortable tents. Everything is sustainable. Variation in workshops.
Anonymous
from Great Britain, November 2019
"My perfect getaway from hectic life"
I had the best time at Rustic Retreats in the Espuna Mountains. It offered everything I needed, a small intimate group surrounding, tranquility and peacefulness away from city life and work pressure, healthy food, a dedicated and lovely yoga teacher, sunshine, and the most caring host, who is also the chef de cuisine. Finally switched off from the world, found back to myself, thoroughly enjoyed everything new learned about and around yoga, started journaling & reading, soaked uptown sun and happiness and was able to return home a much better version of myself. Thank you Elliott, Rosie & Morgan for making it happen!
Sarah Casserley
from Great Britain, October 2019
"Everything I needed and more!"
I had an amazing week so relaxing and exactly what I needed, the Food and hospitality from Eliot was amazing and our yoga instructor Dina was so professional and personable she was great!
The views were also amazing and I loved how the whole of Bagend was set out. I will be back!
Kay Brown
from Great Britain, October 2019
"Off grid retreat"
I loved everything about Rustic Retreats! The bell tents are spacious and solar powered light provided. The land is beautiful with lemon trees everywhere you look. The food is AMAZING. Elliot and his team are lovely and are there for whatever you need. Our yoga teacher Rosie was brilliant and spent time to ensure the poses were correct and gave us the opportunity to try variations of poses to challenge ourselves. Even the outdoor toilets and showers are an experience and you appreciate that Elliot is trying to live off the land and produce less waste which is inspiring.
Francesca Badiali
from Italy, September 2019
"Everything GGGorgeous (you'll understand this) is my title"
This place makes you in the position for connections. Connecting with yourself: your body, your mind, your soul, connecting with the people and with the ground, the nature.
It was a solid experience and practice to form habits such as a little personal yoga flow- that I could develop and take back home, to practice anywhere and when I want.
The place gives you the freedom to stay by yourself or to be always surrounded by people, and cats :) if you want too.
Elliot is gorgeous but you will have to meet him to understand what we all mean. Such energetic and organised but also not, always ironic but also serious, trusty to the world, but also cautious when it's needed. You are doing a great job Elliot, and thank you for spreading your vibe.
I'd recommend many people to come here, in fact I'm already doing it with my friends. For the reasons i said earlier and furthermore to practice english, as the place is mainly run by english mother tongue people.
Hope to be and elf next year or the following.
P.s. People, (good people-as you are), go there !!
Kristel Del Rosario
from Great Britain, September 2019
"Tolkienesque delight"
Elliot the Founder is a beautiful soul who's created this magical home nestled in the valley of Bagend. You'll be enchanted with his humour , love and quirkiness and moreover the food.. being a top professional chef you'll be spoilt with the daily menu choice and definitely not hungry throughout !
Elliot's passion for sustainable living and living a life of vitality and carefree living without the need for "modern day mod cons" is worth experiencing - but with added comfort.
Paula Surmacz
from Great Britain, September 2019
"The best holiday ever"
I had an amazing time at the Rustic Retreats. Elliott is such a great host, there is nothing he can’t do for you. We had troubles getting to Totana due to train cancellations and he offered to go the extra mile to pick us up from Murcia instead. I felt like everything was taken care of from the very minute I first rang him. He made it a stress free, super relaxing holiday. The amenities are surprisingly advanced for the off-grid location. And the food! OMG you need to try it. I prepared for a basic camping trip and instead got a super comfortable all inclusive glamping experience. Probably the best holiday I’ve had.
Karin Bosman
from Netherlands, September 2019
"Het heel fijn om daar te verblijven"
De sfeer is er heel goed en iedereen is heel aardig. De yogalessen waren heel goed evenals de (massage) behandelingen en workshops. En het eten en de locatie zijn fantastisch!
Roxana De Sousa
from Portugal, September 2019
"A real connection with nature"
I loved the fact that we were immersed in the middle of a mountain. In an inspiring self-sufficient place. I found amazing that all the water and electricity was coming from the sun and natural water from the surroundings. This made me appreciate much more the resources we had with us and certainly to connect fully with nature.
The yoga classes by Oskar were very personalized. He made sure to adapt the classes to our needs. I can say that he really knows how to empower the students and I feel much more confident of my yoga practice after the yoga classes by Oskar.
Elliot is an amazing chef, he would surprise us every day with amazing healthy, vegetarian meals!
This week was exactly what I needed! Thank you everyone who made this so special!
Dyveke Rood
from Netherlands, September 2019
The beautiful surroundings, the small scale, the pool, the personal touch, attention And the very generous personality of the host/owner And the people helping him.
Anonymous
from Spain, August 2019
El ambiente y Elliot. El lugar espectacular. Pura naturaleza
Angeli Lotay
from Great Britain, August 2019
"Such ana amazing location, great food, lovely energy & vibe "
Everything was amazing
Marine Brustlein
from Switzerland, July 2019
"Depaysage complet"
Le lieu, les gens sur place, Eliott. Je recommanderais cette place si vous désirez vous détendre et apprendre sur vous-même !
Hardeep Chahal
from Great Britain, July 2019
"Super chilled week "
Elliott was the perfect host and Joy the most wonderful yoga teacher. Her classes were well thought out and the workshops were so much fun. Being amongst nature in the mountains really added to the magic of this week. The food was so tasty and Elliott really made you feel at home. I really hope to return one day.
Almira Van Tiel
from Netherlands, June 2019
"Nice good kindly"
Dé locatie, sfeer. Eliot, food
Katya Lukina
from Great Britain, June 2019
"Lovely off-grid experience"
I really enjoyed the overall chilled environment at Bag End and loved being away from the real world for a whole week. The food was lovely, the scenery was stunning and there are plenty of places to chill out and read, like by the pool and the hammocks among the lemon trees.The trip really gave me an opportunity to switch off and read loads and contemplate life in this secluded part of Spain. I particularly loved the movie night we had because it was such a lovely evening spent watching Bohemian Rhapsody under the stars!
Anonymous
from Germany, June 2019
"Magic Place"
You have to go and visit this beautiful and peaceful place where you can (re)connect to nature and just relax. I will hopefully come back soon.
Celine Rasschaert
from Belgium, June 2019
"Such a wonderful experience!!"
Everything was perfect!!
The food is so delicious, the place is wonderful this is beautiful and very quite you have a lot of place if you want to stay alone, the yoga classes were very well prepared and the teacher was fantastic,the people I had the chance to meet where so lovely and the host named Elliott is amazing!
It is so good to know that this place exists! Thank you Elliott for this magical experience! I hope to come back!
Maren Buntinx
from Netherlands, June 2019
"Magical experience"
Rustic Retreats is an absolute unique place, owned by the amazing Elliot who is always happy and gorgeous. He definitely puts a smile on everybody's face. Plus he makes the most delicious vegetarian food!! Anna is an amazing yoga teacher, every class was perfectly organized with beautiful mantra's and readings. Suited for every level as well. The tents are comfy and romantic, the pool is fresh and clean, the sun-beds and hammocks were perfect for relaxing between all the fantastic yoga classes/workshops. The dome for morning meditation is also perfect for focus and tranquility. Definitely recommend the Pharaon treatment by Tina on massage day, super relaxing and a guaranteed amazing feeling afterwards! Actually no words can fully describe how amazing this place is, you just have to experience it!
Anonymous
from France, June 2019
"Very good yoga retreat"
It’s an amazing place in the mountains. Comfortable accommodation and good amount of yoga per day.
Nice dinners and nice relaxing time.
Luisa Ogorka
from Germany, May 2019
"Paradise"
one of the best places on earth! in my opinion it combines everything you need for a great retreat: you get amazing food (also vegan, yay!), you are hosted by Elliot, the warm heartiest and lovliest host I ever had in my life, you have competent yoga teachers and a lot sessions and also you can get in touch again with the beautiful simplicity of nature! I am coming back!
Nisha Aubeeluck
from Great Britain, May 2019
"Heaven on earth "
This was by far one of the best experiences of my life. Elliot has created a heaven on Earth and more. THe place is gorgeous and I met such amazing people. You are greeted and looked after by Elliot who is the most amazing human who can make the most delicious food. I laughed so much everyday and found such peace within myself from the yoga and workshops. Will defo come back and recommended to anyone who wants an off grid lifestyle. Thank you bagend!
Catrin Loenißen
from Germany, April 2019
"Alle Erwartungen übertreffend!"
Das kleine Retreat wird mit unglaublich viel Hingabe geführt. Man darf keinen sächlichen Luxus erwarten, aber man besucht einen magischen Ort, wird mit feinstem Essen und liebevollen Details verwöhnt. Es ist wunderschön, dort abzutauchen. Der Yogaunterricht ist von feinster Qualität!
Anonymous
from Switzerland, April 2019
"Un séjour merveilleux dans un environnement unique"
Ce séjour était vraiment super, les installations sont bien et la nourriture est excellente! Elliott est un hôte très attentionné qui cherche à nous offrir un expérience extraordinaire. Richie (aide) et Alison(prof) ont aussi beaucoup contribué à rendre mes vacances inoubliables!
Mymy Link
from France, April 2019
"Parfait"
Un séjour parfait dans un lieu magique. Une professeur très professionnelle mais très accessible. La nourriture était excellente. Tout était parfait.
Elliott est une personne remarquable, très inspirante, qui a presque tout fait lui même ! Bagend restera définitivement dans ma mémoire.
Katja Breckwoldt
from Netherlands, April 2019
"Een prachtige retreat"
De eigenaar Elliot is de leukste gastheer die je kan hebben. Hij doet je thuis voelen en verzorgt de hele groep met gezonde en heel lekkere maaltijden.
De omgeving en de rust/natuur zijn prachtig. Een echte aanrader!
Bethany Moran
from United States, January 2019
"New year retreat"
This was the most incredible introduction into 2019. I feel fresh and revitalised and ready to get back to everyday life, with lots of tools to help stay calm. The location allows you to wind down, being amongst the mountains takes you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, having loads of space to breath and take it easy. Lucy the yoga instructor was inspiring and empathetic, really listening to the needs of the group. Elliot the founder of Rustic Retreats is just an absolute ray of sunshine, I was in fits of laughter all week! And his cooking is incredible, you will be well nourished and everything’s organic. I can not recommend this retreat enough, for what you get it is great value for money. I certainly plan to be back again soon!
Sarah Emmerson
from Great Britain, October 2018
"Couldn't be happier"
I loved this place. The location itself is perfect, so tranquil and beautiful. Plenty of time to be with others and have your own space. Class schedule worked really well, food was incredible (and there was plenty of it!), and I met some really wonderful people. I would 100% recommend this for total beginners and experienced yogis, and I already want to go back!
Tonie Reich
from Germany, October 2018
"wonderful experience"
first of all, elliot is an excellent host who created a little paradise in the mountains. the tents are really big and cozy, the pool refreshing and you feel so connected to nature. the yoga lessons helped me a lot to be more aware of my practice and our instructor lara gave me some worthful tipps. i was travelling alone and i easy connected to the group and had a lot of fun. see you again elliot :)
Agnes Neumann
from Germany, September 2018
"Gorgeous Retreat"
Bagend is the perfect place to find some peace ans quiet. You literally retreat from the rest of the world, for me that was before all busy city noises and I enjoyed being left with the sound of crickets. Elliot is your dad for the week (he said so himself) and will look after all your needs. Besides being extraordinary lovely he creates the most amazing food: tasty, delicious and healthy. I found this to be important since I'm not used to two yoga practices a day and developed quite an appetite. But you decide how often you would like to practice or rather stay in the hammocks or by the pool or go for a walk in the beautiful spanish mountains. You do what ever you like. It was perfect! I can only recommend it to anyone.
Alice Harry
from France, September 2018
"Even better than expected! - The perfect balance!"
Rustic retreats was the perfect balance. Rustic enough to feel homely, comfortable and at ease but luxurious enough to not be totally roughing it. With chic y and wine and massages available - you could choose your level of comfort.
Elliot’s food was delicious and wholesome and filling!
The surroundings were beautiful and there was plenty to do with lots of advice from Elliot.
Elliot himself was kind and welcoming and brought some light and fun! It wasn’t all serious and scary meditation...
And Lara was the perfect yoga teacher. She was kind and totally un-judgemental and able to provide classes for a mixed group.
It was my first ever time doing yoga and I was nervous and intimidated but Lara and Elliot made em feel welcome and comfortable and created the perfect atmosphere for solitude, meditation but also light hearted fun - the perfect balance!
Bojan Markovic
from Austria, September 2018
"Was such a nice week with wonderful people!"
I liked everything, starting from the off-grid housing to having Elliot around us. He is just an amazing soul! The yoga was also very nice, you could see the progress if everyone.
Anonymous
from Netherlands, September 2018
"Perfect!"
The retreat was lovely, everything was well taken care of. The food was delicious! I miss it already!!
Lara is an amazing yoga teacher and Elliot, the owner, is a gorgeous and lovely host and chef.
Already dreaming about coming back to this retreat some day.
Anonymous
from Spain, September 2018
"Good yoga experience "
The instructor, the host and my yoga mates :)
Emma Stubbs
from Great Britain, September 2018
"Emma "
Great experience living off grid for a week and being more conscious of the water and electricity we use daily as well as the waste we produce. Loved the outdoor shower! Really enjoyed the healthy lifestyle, starting the day early with a refreshing walk to the yoga platform uphill. Great yoga and meditation sessions, interesting workshops in the afternoon, lovely to relax and read in a hammock or by the pool the rest of the day... I can't not mention Elliot's amazing veggie meals... as well as his hospitality, kindness and attention to details. I loved picking up fresh lemons every morning, sleeping in belltents, the movie night under the stars... without forgetting the amazing group of people I have met there! Divine week at Bagend - would highly recommend.
Ciara Murphy
from Ireland, August 2018
"a secluded oasis in the mountains a little bit of heaven"
EVERYTHING , the secluded location with fabulous views all around, Elliots warm welcome into his home ,the fantastic food , the bell tent with plenty of privacy , the outdoor loo and shower wary at first but definitely will miss , Tania an amazing yoga teacher who goes above and beyond, treated us all as equals and gave interesting fun workshops, the amazing group of people I met Thank you so much !!
Aina Ra
from France, August 2018
Everything was excellent. Elliot is an amazing host, Emma a great yoga instructor and the people that I shared the experience with was just wonderful. I strongly recommend this retreat.
Rosemary Hook
from Great Britain, August 2018
An amazing experience!! Elliot was a wonderful host and great yoga with Emma, will be back soon
Katie Ramsay
from Great Britain, July 2018
"Absolutely Gorgeous! "
Elliot and the team were fabulous!! 1 week stay was not long enough! Practicing yoga and meditation in Bagend is bliss; the world they have created is a perfect place to relax and reconnect with nature.
Also, the food is AAAMMMAAAAZZZIIINNNGGG!!!
David Mills
from Spain, July 2018
The general atmosphere
Marion Mclarty
from Great Britain, July 2018
"A wonderful experience! "
Elliot is a complete one-off! Charming, funny and genuinely kind - a wonderful host and chef. Emma is a super yoga teacher- totally immersed in the physical and philosophical aspects but still full of fun and clearly enjoys helping people progress. The off-grid living is an amazing way to chill out and really lose stress and tension. A fantastic group of people made it particularly memorable!
Anais Nicolini
from France, July 2018
"The best"
The food, the yoga plaform, the host !
David Cardy
from Great Britain, June 2018
"everything was better than expected "
there were lots of activities throughout the entire day
Elayce Ismail
from Great Britain, June 2018
"Gorgeous yoga retreat in the Spanish mountains"
Had a wonderful week at Rustic Retreats, hosted by Elliot, who could not have been more welcoming, fun and generous with his lovely home. The accommodation was very comfortable - bell tents surrounded by lemon and orange trees - and the vegetarian and vegan food prepared fresh every day was delicious. The yoga and meditation on the mountain platform was great, and left me feeling refreshed and creatively inspired. I would definitely go back - it's a gorgeous place to be!
Thibaud Fily
from France, June 2018
"Amazing break"
Elliot is a great host, very easy-going and cheerful. Plus he is an amazing cook so even if you're not vegetarian, you'll truly enjoy the food.
I was a complete beginner and I loved the program of the week, as everyday was focused on a different kind of yoga. Jenny, our teacher, was very knowledgeable and adapted perfectly the class to the different levels within the group. I felt very comfortable on the mat.
The place is off-grid, but still very comfortable, it is not that rustic. You'll sleep in large tents on a real bed. The surroundings are nice and quiet, it's the perfect place to recharge your batteries.
If you hesitate just go! It was the first time I practiced yoga and did this kind of holidays, so I didn't know what to expect, but I felt super comfortable and was surrounded by very open-minded and interesting people. I would definitely go back.
Thanks again Elliot and the team for welcoming us so warmly.
Anna Myers
from Senegal, June 2018
"Absolutely incredible & nourishing week"
Everything was so well done, thoughtful, professional and grounded in positive energy and the stunning surroundings. Margot is an outstanding yoga instructor who brought such thought to her practice and a wonderful, non-judgmental atmosphere that was tailored to all our needs and interests. Elliot is one of the most open-hearted, kindest people I've met and the home he's created here reflects that. Plus he happens to be an unbelievable cook! The entire experience was above and beyond expectations and I look forward to returning. An exceptional escape that gets you back in touch with what matters.
Sarah Blomfield
from Great Britain, June 2018
"A perfect off grid yoga experience "
Hard to pick as so many positive aspects. The location was fantastic. Surrounded by mountains , in the middle of an orange and lemon grove. The yoga platform had Impressive views. The bell tents were roomy with everything I needed. Everything was very relaxed and Elliot was the perfect host, nothing was too much trouble. We had a film night with pizza, which was great fun. Also a trip out to the local market. We had 4 hours of yoga and meditation every day, even had the option of a class on the day we left. Excellent value for money.
Marta Korus
from Great Britain, June 2018
"Down to earth & "
Talented yoga teacher Margit set a lovely tone with her approach to classes and workshops - we were all very impressed with her. Elliot is a gem - funny, generous and visionary with his set up of the retreat. Also loved being totally off grid, the lemon groves & the movie night under the stars.
Genya Van Belzen
from Netherlands, June 2018
"Amazing experience!"
It was amazing! The yoga and meditation classes that Margo provided we're fun and daring, being surrounded by the beautiful scenery made it even more special & easy to go on a hike, the food was delicious (can't wait for Elliot's cool book), and Elliot is the best host you can wish for with his fun & warm personality!
This was my first retreat but it won't be my last, all thanks to Elliot, Christina, Margot and Wiz!
Magdalena Lius-youard
from Great Britain, May 2018
"Amazing 'back to nature' retreat!"
Setting
Coen Van Der Giesen
from Netherlands, May 2018
"Amaaaazing!"
Atmosphere was the best ever.
Fiona Bonnie
from Ireland, May 2018
"Everything is amazing!!! "
Elliot is an amazing host you feel at home straight away, food is AMAZING, great location off grid but with pool and walks so your never bored, yoga was great and I loved the schedule, all incredible!
Emma Burrowes
from Italy, April 2018
The Instructor we had was great - Joy. So easy and comfortable to get on with! Also learnt a lot from her.
Chanthavy Tan
from France, April 2018
"Tout ce que je cherchais, et même plus !"
Ayant ressenti un énorme besoin de me reconnecter à moi-même ainsi qu'à la nature, je cherchais une retraite pour couper complètement de tout et ai découvert après de longues recherches ce petit coin de paradis atypique avec un hôte adorable et attentionné.
Quelle chance d'avoir eu mes premiers cours de yoga, ma première expérience de camping et de vie "off grid" dans cet endroit et avec ces personnes alors présentes !
L'environnement, tant géographique qu'humain, a totalement contribué à me faire lâcher-prise.
Un grand merci, Elliot, Joy, toute l'équipe, tous les autres participants, pour avoir rendu ce séjour inoubliable.
Jack Parkinson
from Great Britain, April 2018
Excellent leadership from the owner and staff.
Laura Ielpo
from Great Britain, March 2018
"Perfect"
Everything
Jasmyn Feakes
from United States, October 2017
"Perfect"
Everythjng
Anonymous
from Germany, October 2017
"Ni"
It was just nice with the people, the spot, the food...
Charlottelouisewright
from United States, September 2017
"Food, yoga and peace...bliss"
The food was incredible. It was so peaceful and gave me the opportunity to really wind down and give myself some time. I would recommend it to anyone.
Amelie Suermann
from Germany, September 2017
"A little piece of paradise "
Wonderful classes, amazing, freshly prepared veggie food, and a gorgeous location in the middle of nowhere, it couldn't have been better. Everything was planned out perfectly and handled with so much love and care. Thank you to the wonderful Elliot and see you next time!
Hayley Barratt
from Great Britain, September 2017
Amazing hospitality and cooking from elliot the host. The atmosphere was very relaxed and the yoga program was really good.
Frances Keeble
from Great Britain, August 2017
"Wonderful retreat in the mountains"
The location in the mountains is great, and yoga on the platform looking out at the scenery is awesome. We had 5 hours of yoga most days, and that included a 30 minute sunrise meditation. The immersion in yoga was fantastic and Anna gave us a varied and interesting selection of yoga practices. She included mantra and visualisation, as well as theory, which was excellent.
Amanda Bradley
from Spain, August 2017
"Disconnect and recharge in the Spanish countryside."
Elliott is an experienced, fantastic host with a big heart and great sense of humor. His commitment to off-grid, sustainable living is inspiring and his food delicious. The accommodations are rustic but comfortable. I slept better in the tent than in many hotels. The outdoor shower is beautiful and an experience. Many great trees and flowers surround the property even during the dry summer months. The view of the mountain facing the property is a highlight of many parts of the day. The schedule is well-designed to give plenty of time to the yoga practice but also leave a lot of time daily to rest and relax. It was a beautiful experience to meet my fellow retreaters and simply be in nature for 6 days.
Charlotte Pither
from Great Britain, August 2017
The whole experience from the location, the company, the host, the food was just amazing. It is rustic a proper getaway from it all off grid learning curve, not for those wanting luxury but I felt it just added to the chilled out vibe which was exactly what i was after.
Nafisa Chhoangalia
from Great Britain, July 2017
"Fi"
Just about everything. Yurts need abit of a spruce.
Jennifer Farrell
from Ireland, June 2017
"I <3 Bagend"
You have to experience Bagend to really know what an incredible place it is. Elliot is the most wondeful, open, warm, friendly and "gorgeous" host you could ever wish for. An oasis of peace amd tranquillity, an escape from the world, Bagend is a very special place. As a voga "virgin" the classes were challenging but Lara was such an encouraging teacher. The meditation was the best part for me, in just a couple of days I had headspace I haven't had in months. A truly restorative experience that I'll hold in my heart until I go back!
Morgan Cowles
from Great Britain, May 2017
"wonderful rustic retreat!"
I would highly recommend this retreat to anyone seeking a an escape from the rat race, its an oasis of peace tucked away in the natural beauty of the mountains with fabulous food, amazing location and a wonderfully warm and welcoming host, the teacher was also brilliant, the accommodation is exactly what it says - Rustic Retreat, so if you`re into an eco / off grid experience its fantastic, but you need to be up for camping out!
Tiffany Chan
from Great Britain, April 2017
"Couldn't have asked for a more perfect retreat!"
Absolutely wonderful experience at Bagend with Elliot and his team!! It is difficult to capture how incredible the whole week was - from delicious, freshly prepared meals to thoughtfully-led yoga and meditation sessions, this retreat was exactly what I needed. Nestled safely in the mountains and among beautiful lemon trees, I made some dear friendships and had the opportunity to do some deep reflection. Looking forward to returning to this place of pure happiness!!
Synnøve Frøiland
from Norway, April 2017
"Loved my stay"
It's a magical place run by a wonderful man who cooks really good food :-) All the volunteers and the yoga teacher were amazing, my fellow participants as well <3
Raffaela Rein
from Germany, April 2017
"Fantastic serene retreat!"
If you're looking for a serene, quiet spot in nature that is made and managed with love, this one is for you. It has been one of the most original and authentic retreat centers i've seen in europe