7 Day Integrated Holistic Yoga Lifestyle Program in Dol Sveta Ana, Hvar
Suncokret Retreat, St. Ana of Dol Village, Hvar Island, Croatia
Body and Soul Holistic Yoga Retreat Croatia
Join Suncokret in their integrated holistic yoga lifestyle program, overseen by your host and program manager, Evening Marie, who is a yoga therapist with 15 years of experience leading top-rated retreat experiences on Hvar Island in Croatia. The summer program is led in collaboration with highly experienced co-hosting event teachers who specialize in various styles of yoga or complementary body, mind, and spirit practices that support the retreat journey and your life on many levels. The aim of the retreat program is to provide you with a safe shelter in which to explore the various levels of your being through holistic lifestyle practices that help you regain balance and restore your natural state of bliss, while also providing a retreat holiday adventure in a paradise location that will inspire you long after you return home again. Welcome!
Meet the instructors
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Highlights
- Daily integrated holistic yoga lifestyle program sessions
- Daily outings that showcase the best cultural and historical gems of the island and local way of life
- Bonus program (unique for each event) that enhances the program quality and provides specialized services
- Opening and closing circles to ensure you start and end your retreat in a focused, connected and sacred way
- A magical sunset program on the final evening followed by a wholesome evening celebration in town
- 1 picnic in a hidden spot in paradise and one packed lunch (instead of one dinner)
- 6 nights accommodation in an adorable room in an ancient stone cottage
- 5 pranic-infused, organic vegetarian breakfasts and dinners
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
7 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 9 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
16:45
Check-out Time:
10:45
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Garden
- Lounge
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga studio
- Laundry
- Library
- Wireless internet
- Patio
Guests are situated in rooms within three semi-attached cottages, according to both preference and practical logistics. Cottage communal areas, including bathrooms, lounges, balconies, terraces, etc. are shared between guests and hosts alike, along with life stories and special moments.
A spiritual, "shabby-chic", Dalmatian island farm-cottage ambiance prevails, and the atmosphere here is that of a supportive family of spiritually-minded friends.
Earth & Fire cottage
This is a charming stone cottage, featuring a spacious, enclosed garden, which acts as the main hub for the retreat guests during mealtimes. The cottage has just been renovated during the winter months of 2020. It features three single rooms with fans and space heaters, located on the upper floor of the cottage, and the air-conditioning and heating unit are used, as needed, in the common living areas. The spacious house bathroom located on the ground floor is reserved for residential guests only. The ground floor also features the main retreat living and dining areas, which are open to all retreat participants until 10 p.m. The enclosed garden, with dining and lounge areas, is located here as well as the outdoor yoga terrace. Rooms one and three offer a single bed, room two comes complete with a double bed, perfect for individuals who require a larger mattress size.
Ether cottage
These elegant and beautiful, newly-built attic rooms come equipped with private, en-suite bathrooms and en-suite air-conditioning or heating. Room 6 Mini-Suite is suitable for a solo traveler and is furnished with a double bed and dresser as well as a private, en-suite bathroom. The Master-Suite features twin beds that can be placed together, an open closet and dresser, dressing table and chairs as well as en-suite bathroom and is ideal for two householders or a couple.
Wind and Air cottage
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, this cottage can now be booked exclusively by two friends or a family of up to four persons. The cottage features a romantically-furnished room with a beautiful, metal-framed double bed, and an adjacent twin room with double doors that open to a private balcony overlooking the village. The cottage comes complete with an adjacent bathroom, kitchenette, and covered terrace with a view to the veggie garden. The cottage has air-conditioning and heating. Both rooms can be fitted with either twin or double beds, according to the needs of those booking it. Booking priority is generally given to friends or family members traveling together on retreat, but it may also be booked at custom rates by couples or solo travelers.
Shared facilities
In addition to the outdoor yoga terrace and airy indoor yoga studio, other shared facilities include the main living room and indoor dining area and an enclosed garden with outdoor dining area in the Earth & Fire Cottage, as well as several other patios and decks in which guests enjoy socializing in with other retreat guests. Each cottage also features a tea-corner, where you can prepare fresh herbal infusions using freshly picked ingredients from our garden.
Guests may borrow inspiring books, magazines, music, and DVDs from the retreat library provided they are treated with care, and washing machines are available on a pay-per-load basis.
Though "switching off" is encouraged as much as possible during retreat time, there is also limited Wi-Fi access available in some areas of the retreat property. Please inquire upon booking if you are in need of internet access during your stay.
Safety guidelines
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are committed to doing our part to help stop the spread of the virus by carefully adhering to the safety guidelines issued by the Croatian Government.
- All group gatherings are conducted outdoors, whenever possible, or that there is proper ventilation of indoor meeting areas (the shala, living, and dining areas), whenever used, during the retreat time
- Regular cleaning and disinfection of communal retreat facilities several times daily (i.e. pre/post-practice and pre/post-meals)
- Physical distancing measures of one and a half meters (indoors) and one meter (outdoors) in all directions is kept between the retreat members (who are not attending the retreat as householders or family members) during group gatherings
- Hand sanitizer is available at the entrance to each cottage and at the entrance of other commonly-shared facilities (yoga shala, communal living-dining area & bathroom)
- Meals are enjoyed at appropriately-distanced outdoor tables, dispersed throughout our garden or, if preferred, on the terrace of each individual cottage for the "householders" or group of friends staying in that particular cottage who wish to dine separately from others. In case of the need to dine indoors due to poor weather, we will follow a similar protocol for the indoor spaces.
- Small group sizes of up to nine attendees within our 350 square meter facility in order to ensure there maximal space for and limited sharing of communal facilities among guests
- Scheduled outings are adjusted as necessary to ensure minimal exposure to more densely populated areas during the retreat time
Program
Suncokret hosts a festival of unique Integrated Holistic Yoga Lifestyle events with visiting teachers from around the globe each summer!
What is the Suncokret Integrated Holistic Yoga Lifestyle Program?
The Integrated Holistic Yoga Lifestyle Program (IHYLP) will introduce you to various yoga teachings and related body-mind-spirit practices that support your retreat journey and your life on many levels.
The program was originally conceptualized by retreat co-founder and holistic program director, Evening Marie, who currently leads the spring and autumn program at Suncokret.
During the annual summer events festival, the IHYLP is further expanded upon by the specialized and inspirational teaching contributions of esteemed co-hosting events teachers that will lead workshops during the summer program.
The IHYLP sessions are generally divided into two parts daily: morning Sadhana and afternoon or evening workshop sessions, which are focused on exploring more profoundly the weekly event theme.
Morning Sadhana
Sadhana is a daily spiritual practice that includes a balancing blend of yoga and other holistic mind-body-spirit techniques to help you "tune into" yourself, the intentions you have for your life and for the day ahead. Traditionally, chanting, pranayama, meditation, asanas (postures) & deep relaxation are key ingredients of this process, though practices on offer at Suncokret may vary according to the co-hosting teacher and the event theme they are presenting.
The purpose of sadhana is to help you to start your day in a sacred, disciplined, and focused way. These sessions, generally lasting 90 - 120 minutes, will awaken you profoundly; aligning you to your body, mind, and spirit while preparing you to greet life's daily adventures with a sense of inner peace and clarity.
Afternoon or evening program
A range of practices and/or topics will be explored in the 2nd daily IHYLP session. Topics and activities related to holistic health, lifestyle management, creativity, mindfulness, movement, meditation, food preparation, art therapy, dancing, chanting, healing work, etc.. may be covered in these sessions. Topics are offered according to the weekly theme being presented by the co-hosting teacher and adjusted according to the level and wishes of the group participants.
The purpose of these sessions is to highlight holistic teachings and techniques that help to systematically balance the body, mind, and spirit in a profound way. These sessions generally last between 30 and 90 minutes, depending on the topic being covered.
All gatherings take place in inspiring and sacred spaces; either on the outdoor terrace, beautiful indoor loft space, or in nature and by the sea, according to the program itinerary, the weather, and other considerations.
Sample six-night summer IHYLP schedule
Sunday evening
On Sunday, you will have a 60-minute welcome circle with program introduction.
Monday - Friday
Monday to Friday you will enjoy one and a half to two hours daily of morning Sadhana at the retreat center. (One morning during the week, you will alternatively enjoy a 90-minute morning Sadhana session in a surprise location.) The afternoon or evening sessions on Monday and Wednesday are held at the retreat, while on Tuesday and Thursday you will participate in the IHYLP afternoon sessions by the sea. On Friday, the afternoon session is conducted during Sunset, for an extraordinary peak of the event program.
Saturday morning
Saturday you will attend a 60-minute closing circle with program conclusion and reflection.
In total, there are between 12 to 15 dedicated program hours that will be covered during the six-night summer program, though timing and location may slightly vary according to what is most appropriate for the event theme being explored within any given week.
All events in 2020
Balance and Bliss (weekly from June 14 to 20, June 21 to 27, June 28 to July 4, and July 5 to 11, October 4 to 10, 2020, November 1 to 7, 2020)
A bespoke, personalized retreat program - relax, refresh, and rejuvenate your way. %We all recognize that the demands of daily life in the 21st century can be extremely overwhelming and energy-depleting. If you are feeling totally tapped-out or simply lacking inspiration and fresh direction, then it's high time to tap into the inner and outer sources of natural energy that can restore you back to balance and help you tune into your natural state, which is one of bliss! %This personalized retreat program provides a range of flexible options on when, how, and how long to spend your retreat time with us so you can relax, refresh, rejuvenate your way!
- Bonus
- During this personalized program, each participant will receive a 30-minute Tarot Reading, Rune Reading or 20-minute Bioenergy Wellness Treatment, gratis
Reach Your Highest Potential (July 12 to 18, 2020)
This is a Chakra yoga life-mapping journey to help you discover your true self and higher purpose. Did you know that there are powerful energy centers, known as Chakras, connected to your body that are responsible for the way you think, feel and act, and that old memories, feelings, and impressions can get stuck in these centers, therefore, holding you back from viewing life clearly and living life at your highest frequency?
This chakra yoga life mapping journey led by Suncokret retreat co-founder, Evening Marie, can be taken for six or twelve days; the longer you have for the journey, the deeper the result. The process will help you better understand and balance your chakras so that you can cross the bridge to the next level of self-awareness, compassion, acceptance, and forgiveness in order to walk your path with greater ease, purpose, and joy.
- Bonus
Included in the Chakra Yoga Life Mapping Program Package is a 60-minute Reiki Chakra Balancing session, performed in a group.
The Radiance Retreat (from July 19 to 25 and 26 July - 1 August, 2020)
Let your inner light shine with yoga, face yoga and organic spa for beauty, health, and happiness. Radiance is the quality of happiness, beauty, and good health, while beauty is a radiance of soul that shines through the physical appearance and beyond.
In a world plagued by an abundance of constant stresses and pressures, fears and doubts, toxins and pollutants, there are a plethora of reasons why our radiance may be dimmed. This week's program includes daily Chakra yoga flow and Face yoga program topped off by daily relaxation and an organic spa day to help you gently detoxify, strengthen and refresh your whole being, gently easing you into a more radiant state so you can face the world again with a newfound inner shine.
- Bonus
At the end of the week, there will be a hands-on, organic spa workshop where you will learn to pamper the God/Goddess in you by using simple kitchen and garden ingredients to create a delightful home spa experience
The Inner Peace Retreat (from August 2 - 8 and 23 to 29, 2020)
Gain stress-release and find inner peace with yoga, TRE, and essential oils. What would be the best gift that you could give to yourself? Excluding all material things that you might want, the best investment in yourself would be your inner peace - the place within you where everything starts and everything ends.
This week, you'll begin at the end - connecting to where you are now and becoming more aware of the quality of life you are living. Your goal will be to recognize what creates stress within us and learn to awake our natural mechanisms for releasing stress through gentle, mindful yoga, TRE (Tension Release Exercises), and the use of essential oils of therapeutic quality. Together, you will combine these tools to release stress and achieve the inner peace you so want and need.
- Bonus
Included in the inner peace program package is a 30-minute essential oils consultation with Davorka and a 90-minute mind-sound-resonance meditation therapy session (done in a group) with Evening Marie.
The Art of Mindfulness (from August 9 to 15, 2020)
Cultivate deep inner awareness with yoga, art, and nature. Part 1 of the event series co-hosted by Edina Husanovic, this will take you on a journey through Mindfulness.
Mindfulness is a state of being that is inherent to us all, but it is more readily accessible when we engage in daily practices that cultivate it. Mindfulness is the psychological process of bringing one's attention to experiences occurring in the present moment.
Whenever you bring awareness to what you're directly experiencing via your senses, or to your state of mind via your thoughts and emotions, you're being mindful. Cultivating this awareness through the activities of yoga, meditation, artistic exploration and spending time in nature is the objective of this week's program.
- Bonus
Included in the Art of Mindfulness program package is a 60-minute mindfulness meditation evening workshop where you will explore the theme using various techniques taken from a variety of sources.
Moving with Shakti (from August 16 to 22, 2020)
Part 2 of our event series co-hosted by Edina Husanovic takes us from a state of mindfulness into a state of mindful appreciation of Shakti, the divine creative energy. Shakti, the embodiment of sacred creative force, is manifested in the stunning natural environment of the island of Hvar. Taking the cues from the relaxing and invigorating environment of the beaches, the rocks, the trees, the sea, and the meadows surrounding Suncokret, we will take these “Shakti whispers” from outside in, to explore them further in a series of yoga, guided movement, and visual exercises.
Light Up My Life (September 13 - 19, 2020)
Explore the healing powers of yoga and reiki during this dedicated self-healing event. Light up your life by taking part in this healing program led by Suncokret's co-founder, Evening Marie. The program combines gentle daily yoga Sadhana with healing meditations that deliver you to a balanced, peaceful, and more enlightened state. An intro to Reiki and optional Reiki I workshop will empower you to become the healer you have been looking for, by teaching you to channel life force energy throughout your being and, at advanced levels, beyond. And if you are not quite ready to become a healer but rather just in need of receiving healing energy, then Reiki treatments are on offer instead to help you free your body and mind from old baggage so that your spirit can soar free.
- Bonus
Included in the Enlighten My Life program is your choice of either a Reiki I workshop or a Reiki treatment / tarot reading of choice (or a combination of the two).
Yoga, Hike, and Bike (October 11 to 17, November 8 to 14)
This is an energizing retreat adventure in paradise for yoga, nature, and soft-adventure lovers. This program offers daily morning Yoga Sadhana followed by brunch and a hiking or biking adventure in inspiring locations around the paradise island. Spend the day recharging your batteries in whatever way suits, then return to the retreat for a delicious dinner. Led by Suncokret co-founders, Eve and Steve, this is light-hearted, energizing retreat adventure is intended to get you tuned up and into your Self and Mother Nature during your stay. Reconnect to yourself and Mother Nature the Suncokret way!
- Bonus
Included in the package price is the cost of a 48-hour classic bike or e-bike rental plus a Bioenergy peak-performance / wellness treatment, performed in a group.
Reach Your Highest Potential: December 27, 2020 - 2 January, 2021)
This is a Chakra yoga life-mapping journey to help you discover your true self and higher purpose. Did you know that there are powerful energy centers, known as Chakras, connected to your body that are responsible for the way you think, feel and act, and that old memories, feelings, and impressions can get stuck in these centers, therefore, holding you back from viewing life clearly and living life at your highest frequency?
This chakra yoga life mapping journey led by Suncokret retreat co-founder, Evening Marie, can be taken for six or twelve days; the longer you have for the journey, the deeper the result. The process will help you better understand and balance your chakras so that you can cross the bridge to the next level of self-awareness, compassion, acceptance, and forgiveness in order to walk your path with greater ease, purpose, and joy.
- Bonus
Included in the Chakra Yoga Life Mapping Program Package is a 60-minute Reiki Chakra Balancing session, performed in a group.
Events in 2021
- Join for the annual Festival of Co-Hosted Summer Events with visiting teachers from around the world which take place weekly starting 20 June - 28 August, 2021
- (Stay tuned, our summer events calendar will be announced soon!)
Balance and Bliss (October 17 to 23, 2021; November 7 to 13, 2021; May 16 to 22, 2021; May 30 to June 5, 2021)
A bespoke, personalized retreat program - relax, refresh, and rejuvenate your way. %We all recognize that the demands of daily life in the 21st century can be extremely overwhelming and energy-depleting. If you are feeling totally tapped-out or simply lacking inspiration and fresh direction, then it's high time to tap into the inner and outer sources of natural energy that can restore you back to balance and help you tune into your natural state, which is one of bliss! %This personalized retreat program provides a range of flexible options on when, how, and how long to spend your retreat time with us so you can relax, refresh, rejuvenate your way!
- Bonus
- During this personalized program, each participant will receive a 30-minute Tarot Reading, Rune Reading or 20-minute Bioenergy Wellness Treatment, gratis
Yoga, Hike, and Bike (April 25 to May 1, 2021; May 23 to 29, 2021; October 24 to 30 and November 14 to 20, 2021)
This is an energizing retreat adventure in paradise for yoga, nature, and soft-adventure lovers. This program offers daily morning Yoga Sadhana followed by brunch and a hiking or biking adventure in inspiring locations around the paradise island. Spend the day recharging your batteries in whatever way suits, then return to the retreat for a delicious dinner. Led by Suncokret co-founders, Eve and Steve, this is light-hearted, energizing retreat adventure is intended to get you tuned up and into your Self and Mother Nature during your stay. Reconnect to yourself and Mother Nature the Suncokret way!
- Bonus
Included in the package price is the cost of a 48-hour classic bike or e-bike rental plus a Bioenergy peak-performance / wellness treatment, performed in a group.
Light Up My Life (June 13 - 19, 2021)
Explore the healing powers of yoga and reiki during this dedicated self-healing event. Light up your life by taking part in this healing program led by Suncokret's co-founder, Evening Marie. The program combines gentle daily yoga Sadhana with healing meditations that deliver you to a balanced, peaceful, and more enlightened state. An intro to Reiki and optional Reiki I workshop will empower you to become the healer you have been looking for, by teaching you to channel life force energy throughout your being and, at advanced levels, beyond. And if you are not quite ready to become a healer but rather just in need of receiving healing energy, then Reiki treatments are on offer instead to help you free your body and mind from old baggage so that your spirit can soar free.
- Bonus
Included in the Enlighten My Life program is your choice of either a Reiki I workshop or a Reiki treatment / tarot reading of choice (or a combination of the two).
Reach Your Highest Potential: June 6 - 12, 2021
This is a Chakra yoga life-mapping journey to help you discover your true self and higher purpose. Did you know that there are powerful energy centers, known as Chakras, connected to your body that are responsible for the way you think, feel and act, and that old memories, feelings, and impressions can get stuck in these centers, therefore, holding you back from viewing life clearly and living life at your highest frequency?
This chakra yoga life mapping journey led by Suncokret retreat co-founder, Evening Marie, can be taken for six or twelve days; the longer you have for the journey, the deeper the result. The process will help you better understand and balance your chakras so that you can cross the bridge to the next level of self-awareness, compassion, acceptance, and forgiveness in order to walk your path with greater ease, purpose, and joy.
- Bonus
Included in the Chakra Yoga Life Mapping Program Package is a 60-minute Reiki Chakra Balancing session, performed in a group.
Included excursions
- Ager (a UNESCO-protected site of ancient Greek plains, olive groves, vineyards, and ancient agro-architecture)
- Dol Village (2400-year-old inland settlement with impressive churches and pristine landscape)
- Jelsa (or Sv. Nedelja) seaside resort town with historical sites and beautiful sandy-bottomed coves
- Morning Sadhana in a surprise location followed by a picnic and drop off in world-famous Hvar Town where you can catch all the sights
- Soline beach resort set on a stunning nature reserve
- Stari Grad town and beaches (Croatia's oldest and most charming town, dating back 2400 years!)
- Vrboska (the "Venice of Hvar" with quaint footbridges, impressive early-Croatian fortress, and cathedral)
Instructors
Evening Marie
Working together with Evening Marie, you will discover a refreshing, spiritually enriching, and deeply profound retreat experience - one that blends tradition with intuition to render a transcendental journey that is appropriate for both new and seasoned path walkers alike. Marie is a highly qualified holistic yoga therapist with over 500 hours training and 13 years teaching practice running back to back weekly retreat events who is able to adapt to and challenge varying levels of experience.
Anita Ilicic
Nature, traveling, exploring, and discovering inner and outer space have always been important elements of Anita's life. After many years of practicing yoga and meditation, which have certainly touched her deeply,she found that she was still searching for something and felt there was so much more to discover. Her Zhineng Qigong journey started in spring 2010, when it helped her to quickly recover from a lower back problem. Qigong is a wonderful tool, which can help you to learn how to calm down, to relax on a deep level, be present in the moment, and accept and release attachments.
Edina Husanovic
Belly Dancing, Mindfulness and Art: co-host of Viva Shakti and Art of Mindfulness Events in June. Edina Husanovic is an artist, researcher and educator, with twenty years experience in teaching. She has also had twenty years practice in Buddhist Vipassana meditation as well as more than 5 years of yoga practice. Since graduating from her Fine Art degree in 2000 with First Class Hons, she has traversed complex and varied educational and professional environments that have given her broad experience and skills.
Spela Koderman
Spela has been interested in living a healthy lifestyle since she was a teenager. In recent years, she has been drawn into the art of maintaining vitality and pursuing longevity (hormone yoga, Taoist practices, energy medicine, and traditional Chinese medicine). In 2014, Spela had her first encounter with face yoga and loved its beneficial effects so much that she decided that more people should have access to this knowledge. A year later she became a certified face yoga instructor and has been passionately sharing this knowledge ever since.
Davorka Tolic
Davorka has worked in the field of education for over 15 years. Her specialty is interpersonal relationships and soft skills. She was introduced to yoga 10 years ago and completed her 200-hour TTC with Sangha Yoga in Zagreb, Croatia, the course included Prenatal Yoga education. Ever since she has occasionally taught yoga in a local yoga studio. Her constant search for personal development led her to TRE (Tension Release Exercises) technique which she started practicing on her own. This eventually led to her decision to complete a year-long training as a TRE provider.
Retreat location
Suncokret welcomes you to retreat in the charming village of Dol Sveta Ana, a pristine 12th-century hamlet discretely nestled into the verdant brush which majestically rises above the island's oldest settlement, Stari Grad in Hvar Island Croatia. Stari Grad is located 2 kilometers from the retreat and we offer free transport from Stari Grad to Suncokret.
Dol Sveta Ana is often compared to Provence and Tuscany, with its sprawling vineyards, noble olive groves, fragrant lavender plantations, fertile fields, and charming stone cottages, so eloquently framed by the distant blue sea and open sky. The village is brought to life by the colorful sounds of friendly sun-kissed locals and their range of hearty farm animals going about their day-to-day lives. Located only minutes away from the island's major attractions, yet peacefully tucked away from bustling tourist towns, St. Ana provides an ideal escape from ordinary life to an extraordinary organic haven.
The complex of semi-attached stone villas is nestled into a secluded corner of Dol, Sveta Ana. The retreat neighborhood remains un-populated much of the year, providing deep peace and tranquility for the guests. During summer months, however, the village tends to fill up with holidaymakers, including natives taking up residence in their ancestral summer cottages that have been in the family for generations. The atmosphere becomes a more vibrant one - a true immersion into authentic village lifestyle on Hvar.
Village offerings versus town conveniences
The village features two local restaurants and a local cafe with Wi-Fi access within walking distance from the retreat. There are no shops, banks or ATM's, post offices, etc., so please plan ahead, though there is plenty of pure nature with inviting footpaths to explore and unlimited supplies of fresh air to help you relax and disconnect from the stresses of city life. Enjoy it.
Getting around
For your convenience, as part of the foundational retreat program package, Suncokret Dream provides complimentary scheduled transport to and from various points of interest each day of the retreat week. Guests may opt to remain at the retreat for quiet time during the day instead and arrange their own transport needs.
The nearest town, Stari Grad, is located two kilometers from the retreat. The journey to Stari Grad takes about 40 minutes on foot, 10 to 15 minutes by bike, and only five minutes by scooter or car (rental options are available in Stari Grad).
Distances
- Stari Grad, 2 kilometers - 40 minutes on foot
Unique features
General
- Air-conditioned public areas
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
From Monday to Thursday, Suncokret Dream serves a beautiful brunch in the garden after morning Sadhana practice, and once weekly, a picnic brunch is served on location after the morning Sadhana practice which is held in nature.
Brunch usually consists of fresh seasonal fruit, nuts, warm and cold cereals, fresh farm eggs, local bread or pastries, veggie and cheese spreads, yoghurt and milk, organic rice or almond milk, and, quite possibly, tasty left-overs from the previous night's dinner (they don't believe in letting precious quality food go to waste).
Dinner, served Monday to Thursday, usually consists of a soup and salad starter, followed by a main dish. After the Saturday morning closing circle, a self-service breakfast buffet is served in the garden, prior to the 10:45 a.m. check-out time, to ensure that you depart from the retreat well-nourished for your journey ahead.
Local tap water, mineral water, herbal tea, and home-made organic cordials, when available, are provided with the meals. As a safe shelter from addictive substances, the policy is to not serve coffee, but you may bring your own emergency supply along, if necessary, or perhaps savor in an occasional cup of the local brew in the town cafes when the need or mood strikes.
Please state any dietary needs you might have at the time of booking.
The following meals are included:
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Lactose Free
- Whole food
- Yogic
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
The daily itinerary provides ample time to relax and explore each day. You are warmly invited to take advantage of the complimentary transfer service that takes you to and from a range of nearby towns and beaches where you can spend your day doing exactly what serves you best.
On Tuesday and Thursday, the yoga program is held at the magnificent beach locations you are brought to by free transfer in the morning, while on Monday and Wednesday the yoga program is held back at the retreat, making the latter ideal days in which to stay behind at the retreat for optional holistic treatments or workshops in case you are in need of pampering or holistic support.
For guests who are staying for two back to back event weeks, weekends are an ideal time to try a little island adventure. Suncokret Dream can help you to organize activities offered by local providers, including art therapy and painting classes, scuba diving, kayaking, wind surfing, free climbing, hiking, cycling, boat excursions, boat, scooter, or car rental.
Spa treatments
During your retreat time at Suncokret, you may want to enhance your experience by adding on a range of holistic services that can be tailored to your unique needs. If you would like to address a specific well-being issue, or simply pamper yourself with an extra dose of TLC while on retreat, consider adding on one, or a combination of, the holistic therapies, life-empowerment workshops or organic spa treatments to make the most of your time. Please contact Suncokret Dream for details.
What's included
- 2 daily Integrated Holistic Yoga Lifestyle Program sessions (content and schedule may vary according to the event)
- 6 nights accommodation
- A complimentary transfer from the Stari Grad port at 4:30 p.m
- Check-in at 4:45 p.m. with refreshments and time to get settled
- 60-minute Welcome and Closing Circle
- Welcome Tour of the property & surrounding area
- Two daily Vegetarian Meals during your program stay + Dinner on program start date & Breakfast on the conclusion date
- Free access to an assortment of books, music, films & games
- Free access to organic herbs for making tea in our tea corner
- Optional daily outings to places of interest including waterfront towns, beautiful beaches, historical, and cultural sights
- Relaxing evenings at the retreat and Mauna (quiet reflection) from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Scheduled transfer to the Stari Grad Port on departure day at 10:45 a.m.
- Seva (Karma Yoga) program to build a sense of a caring, community spirit
- Walking tour of the village
- Workshops and activities as scheduled in the chosen event week
What's not included
- 1 dinner on the sunset tour day (you are given a packed lunch instead)
- Any other costs you may incur that are not mentioned in the package
- Extra activities
- Holistic workshops or treatments other than the ones specified in the itinerary
- International flights
How to get there
Recommended Airports
SPU
Split Airport
48 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Zagreb Airport (ZAG). From there you can book a connecting domestic flight to Split Airport (SPU). From Split, you will have to take the ferry to get to Stari Grad. You will be picked up by Suncokret Dream from the Stari Grad port at 4:30 p.m. to be transferred to the resort.
From Zagreb Airport (ZAG), you can also book a bus transfer with Flixbus to Split which takes approximately 2 hours and then a ferry from Split to Stari Grad. When you arrive at the Stari Grad port, you will be picked up by Suncokret Dream at 4:30 p.m. to be transferred to the resort.
Arrival by bus
Outside the Split airport, a bus operated by Croatia Airlines departs from just outside the terminal door. You buy the ticket from the driver, 4 EUR. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city center. There is also a local bus that goes to the bus station in Split to and from Trogir every 20 minutes from a stop on the road in front of the Airport Terminal. The price of the ticket is approximately the same.
After you have reached Split Port, you will need to get a ferry transfer from Split Port to Stari Grad Port. You will be picked up by Suncokret Dream from the Stari Grad port at 4:30 p.m. to be transferred to the resort.
Arrival by ferry
After your bus transfer to Split Port, you will need to get a ferry transfer from Split Port to Stari Grad Port. The airport bus stop is just next to the old town. From there you can see the ferry, a short walk away. Next to the ferry / bus / train / taxi station are ticket booths for Jadrolinija, the ferry company, where you can buy your ferry tickets. Alternatively, you can buy your ticket at the booth in the ferry terminal itself or online. You will be picked up by Suncokret Dream from the Stari Grad port at 4:30 p.m. to be transferred to the resort.
Arrival by taxi
From the Split airport a taxi to Split old town costs about 33 to 40 EUR. You can book a taxi online. Once you have reached Split Port, you will need to get a ferry transfer from Split Port to Stari Grad Port. You will be picked up by Suncokret Dream from the Stari Grad port at 4:30 p.m. to be transferred to the resort.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 16.94% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 7 days before arrival.
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