Easter in Transylvania 3 Night Retreat - 3 - 6 May 2024
from €758
Join us this spring for an experience that blends ancient traditions over Romanian Orthodox Easter with a wellness and wellbeing holiday for the mind, body & soul.
Wednesday 3 May 2024 - Monday, 6 May 2024
A one - off programme blending daily yoga classes, healthy food, morning activations, spa treatments, cultural workshops & more.
3 nights All inclusive Retreat rate:
€758 €948 for 2 person private or twin sharing room - Early Bird Expires 11 April
Children above 7 years are welcome if sharing a room with their parents. Rates are €210 / child 7-18 years old all inclusive for 3 nights.
This is a residential experience held at Akasha Wellness Retreat - Pestera, Brasov, Romania.
Included in this 3 Night Retreat Package:
Room & Facilities :
A 3 night stay in a Private or Twin Sharing Rooms. All rooms come with en-suite bathrooms, bath robes, toiletries, safe and usual amenities you would expect in a hotel.
Unlimited access to all retreat facilities & common spaces, fully equipped gym, library with international books. Our space is exclusively reserved to retreat guests.
Digital Detox - we encourage no mobile devices in our common rooms and sessions.
Food & Drinks:
All inclusive meals , a choice of vegan, vegetarian and animal protein options .
Unlimited refreshments - organic coffee, tea blends and infusions as well as our own harvested organic teas, filtered spring water. All our water comes from our own mountain spring well, even the water we cook with and shower with ensuring as little possible chemicals on your skin and in your hydration. We serve premium Romanian wine with dinner.
Themed Activities:
2 x Daily Yoga & Meditation Classes 90 min each with Akasha instructors, taught in English and suitable for beginners. We provide all equipment: yoga mats, bolsters, straps & blankets that are regularly cleaned & disinfected. However you are welcome to bring your own.
The essence of Romania Easter experience, an afternoon of culture, folk, stories & traditions.
Easter Egg Painting Workshop with local craftswoman & cultural legend
Traditional Folk Music with group of local singers & dancers
Romanian Sommelier presenting a selection of premium Romanian Wines
Spa & Treatments
Daily Infra Red Sauna & Traditional Sauna
Daily Outdoor Jacuzzi
Daily Red Light Therapy Sessions that boosts natural collagen, helps recovery & healing.
3 Night Retreat Schedule
Day 1 - Friday, Arrival
3PM - Check in your room, tour the house & grounds. Welcome drink & snacks.
6PM - 90 min Yin Yoga class
7.30PM - Buffet Dinner with vegetarian and animal protein options.
9.00PM - Warm up in the Sauna & Jacuzzi
Day 2 - Saturday
8AM - 90 min Morning Yoga Class
9.30AM -Breakfast
12PM - Easter Egg Painting Workshop with local craftswoman & cultural legend
2PM - Buffet Lunch with vegetarian and animal protein options.
5PM - 90 min Yin Yoga class
7.00PM - Wine Tasting with Romanian Sommelier
7.30pm - Buffet Dinner with vegetarian and animal protein options.
11.30PM - Midnight Mass at the local church.
Day 3 - Sunday, Romanian Easter Day
8AM - 90 min Morning Yoga Class
9.30AM -Breakfast
12PM - Traditional Folk Music with group of local singers & dancers
2PM - Traditional Easter Day Lunch Buffet with vegetarian and animal protein options.
6PM - 90 min Yin Yoga class
7.30PM - Dinner with vegetarian and animal protein options.
9.30PM - Bonfire with hot cocoa & mulled whiskey.
Day 4 - Monday, Departure
8AM - 90 min Morning Yoga Class
9.30AM -Breakfast
12PM - Check out & Departure
Rooms & Facilities
11 Sleep Sanctuary Rooms with en-suite bathrooms. We offer daily housekeeping and change of towels once per stay with more available on request.
Rooms include all the amenities you’d expect in a hotel with high quality linen, hypo allergenic pillows, foam mattresses, luxury bath towels & robes, slippers, toiletries, safe, hairdryer, essential oil diffuser & nature inspired decor.
Akasha is set on 7000sq m of wild land and has it’s own permaculture garden you’re welcome to visit & get stuck in. You’ll also find sun loungers & umbrellas, 2 x south facing terraces, a gazebo, our sauna with a view offering traditional swedish and infra red heat, outdoor jacuzzi, a fully equipped gym.
From Akasha you can explore Piatra Craiului National Park, with direct access from the property to wild forests ad meadows, witness the slow paced life of Pestera & Magura, two of the most beautiful villages in Romania & visit the local bat cave.
FAQ’s
Eligibility
This retreat is suitable for anyone, including families with children aged 7 or more. Children rates are same as adults for all meals.
What to bring with you
Rainproof clothes & walking shoes so you can enjoy the outdoors.
Water bottle.
Sun block for sunny days.
Clothes suitable for yoga classes.
Swim wear for jacuzzi & sauna.
Any medication you may be on.
Any books or reading materials you would like to have with you although there are plenty of options in our library.
Booking & Cancellations
Our all inclusive costs are mentioned above as per which option you would prefer: private or twin sharing rooms. Rates include all taxes and fees except airfare, taxi transport to/from airports, health insurance.
Payment in 3 equal instalments is possible with a 5% admin fee.
All our retreats are bookable online, simply add the experience you would like to your cart & checkout with a debit/credit card. We also accept payments by bank transfers for those that require company invoices.
Availability for any of our retreats is displayed on our website and we are available by email and Whatsapp if you have any queries or questions.
All payments made are final, any cancellation, for any reason is non-refundable however it can be transferred to any stay within an 12 month period or transferred as a gift voucher for someone else with an 12 month validity.
Packages & Extending your stay
Our packages are fixed arrival dates with a daily set programme. You can participate in as many or as little sessions you prefer. If any activity is weather dependent a suitable replacement will be offered.
If you require recommendations for places to stay before / after the retreat please let us know.
Sustainability, Ethics & Transparency
We believe in ethical, sustainable business practices and no retreat can run only in the benefit of it’s guests it has to also work for the people that live and dedicate their time to create exceptional memorable wellness experiences. To run our standard retreats at Akasha following ethical principles we employ 16 full time local & permanent live-in staff who receive decent salaries (not minimum wage) to support their families and livelihoods. Our. yoga teachers, facilitators and guest speakers are all compensated fairly for their time at Akasha so they can be fully present with you during retreat and support their sources of income. We also don’t compromise on the quality of produce we choose to offer so we work with local farmers and producers who can offer us the best organic produce available each season and delivered especially to Akasha, we also source only organic dry ingredients, supplements and superfoods, this usually costs more than buying from commercial large supermarkets. In order to create an oasis of peace and harmony in a little village, off grid from the usual things like municipal water, public transport connections we’ve invested heavily in our own infrastructure and regular maintenance.