Escape with us to a hidden gem with stunning Alpine landscapes, rich culture, outdoor adventures and vibrant wine regions.  We’re headed to SLOVENIA for an authentic and unforgettable experience!  We will be staying at a boutique wellness hideaway, our home base located in the heart of the breathtaking Logar Valley, one of Slovenia’s more picturesque alpine valleys.  Surrounded by towering peaks of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, the hotel offers a serene retreat into nature. 

Retreat Highlights

• Daily Yoga: Practice yoga twice daily with our expert teachers, each bringing their unique style to the mat.

• Lead Teacher, Alison Buchanan, DRIFT resident yoga teacher:  Known for her anatomy-based, engaging, and fiery classes, Alison’s teachings will challenge and inspire you.

• Vivian Duelli, founder and owner:  Vivian, brings her unique fascia-based approach, weaving together deep tissue understanding with mindful movement.

• Guest Teacher, Nancy Lea, DRIFT resident yoga teacher: Nancy brings a philosophy-based approach to her teachings, encouraging reflection and inner growth.

• Special Workshop: Participate in a unique workshop designed to deepen your practice and expand your understanding of yoga.

• All-Inclusive Meals: Enjoy three delicious meals daily, prepared on-site using the freshest organic ingredients sourced from local farms and a special dinner to close the week.

• Wine Country Tour: Discover the flavors of Slovenia with a guided tour through its famous wine country, where you’ll taste some of the region’s finest wines.

• Visit to Lake Bled: Experience the magic of Lake Bled, renowned for its picturesque island church, medieval castle, and crystal-clear waters. It’s a destination that feels like stepping into a fairytale.  On this trip, we will also stop at Ljubljana, the capital city. 

• Wellness Experiences: Immerse yourself in the healing powers of nature with a Kneipp bath and path, a refreshing dip in a natural pond, and a 60-minute Abhyangam Ayurvedic massage, a full-body treatment that balances the mind, body, and spirit.

• Michelin Star / Bib Gourmand Restaurant dinners:  We will dine at 2 of the finest in Slovenia.

Our hideway // Hotel Plesnik 

Hotel Plesnik is renowned for its commitment to wellness and relaxation, featuring a modern spa with Ayurveda and Kneipp baths, an outdoor natural swimming pool, and panoramic views of the stunning landscape. The hotel blends traditional Alpine charm with modern amenities, providing a cozy yet luxurious atmosphere. 

Enjoy meals prepared on site from local ingredients, the wellness and spa complemented by unique Ayurvedic treatments, which are carried out by a team led by an exceptional Ayurvedic specialist from Kerala, India, which is famous for Ayurveda.  Hotel Plesnik is an ideal destination for relaxing, rejuvenation, and a deep connection to the natural beauty of Slovenia.

Located just 1 to 2.5 hours from our planned excursions, you'll enjoy the convenience of a central location while soaking in the serenity of the Alps and just 45 min. away from the central town of Jlubliana,  The capital city of Slovenia, Ljubljana, is a vibrant and charming blend of history and modernity

Accommodations:  Modern alpine architectural design, which preserves the sense of homeliness and the identity of the unique valley.  The rooms are are comfortable with double and single occupancies.

*Payment plans available:  2 or 4 installments.  Once you reserve, you will be asked at the end which payment plan you’d like.

Single Rooms 

• Cost:  Solo, $4700 // 2 available *can be 2 sharing, $3490 per/guest

• Waterfall view

• En suite bathroom with shower, hairdryer

• Cable TV, safe, wifi

Double Rooms

• Cost:  2 sharing room, 2 separate beds, $3790  per/guest // 1 available

• Waterfall view

• En suite bathroom with shower, hairdryer

• Cable TV, safe, wifi

What’s included:

• -Daily yoga classes and a work shop. 

• -3 meals daily. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available.  Ingredients locally sourced.  Alcohol not included. 

• -Linens and beddings.

• -Use of the premise:  bio sauna, steam sauna, Finnish sauna, whirlpool with massage seats, relaxation area with a view of the Alps, outdoor natural pool, barefoot Kneipp path with cold baths, meditation area under the waterfall.

• -Transportation to/from the airport and to/from excursions.

• -Private group activities as listed above. 

• -Yoga mats and props for retreat use.  

• -A special opening and closing of our yoga retreat.

• -Swag.

  What’s not included:

  -Airfare.

  -Specific toiletries, dietary needs.

  -Extra or specific snacks, drinks, alcohol.

  -Other activities not included with our retreat.

  -Travel insurance.

  Sample Schedule with excursion 

  8:00 - 9:00 A.M. // Yoga

  9:15 - 9:45 A.M. // Breakfast

  10:15 A.M.  // Drive to Excursion // light lunch

  12:15 P.M. // Destination // Dinner

  6:00 - 8:00 P.M. // Drive Back 

  8:30 - 9:15 P.M. // Yoga 

  Sample Schedule, a day at our home base

  8:30 - 9:45 A.M. // Yoga

  10 - 10:45 A.M. // Breakfast

  Rest and Relaxation // hike nearby // Kneipp Bath or book your own adventure 

  12:30 - 1:30 P.M. // Lunch

  5:00 - 6:15 P.M. // Yoga

  7:00 - 8:30 P.M. // 4 course dinner

  9:00 - 9:30 P.M. // Yoga Nidra / Meditation

Don’t Miss This Retreat: This is a journey of relaxation, adventure, and connection that you won’t want to miss. Reservations are now open, but spots are limited for single and shared rooms, so be sure to secure your place soon!

Start the countdown to an unforgettable  experience in Slovenia.

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