From 11th – 18th September, 2010 we’ll be guests at the Hacienda, near Grenada in Spain.
Set deep in the heart of the ‘real’ Andalucian countryside, The Hacienda is a new retreat centre for yoga holidays. A beautifully decorated and traditionally furnished Andalucian farmstead, it has a stunning yoga room for 18 students, a swimming pool, outdoor sauna and is only an hour’s drive from the ski fields of Sierra Nevada, or the Mediterranean sea at Malaga.
Each day, there will be two classes, early morning followed by brunch, and a shorter evening class followed by dinner. Daytimes can be spent as you wish. Have a look on the Hacienda website – there is plenty to see and do as Seville, Ronda and Granada are all a drive away. The ski fields are easily accessible by car, we can organise horse riding (always popular!) or you might prefer to rest, read and snooze by the pool…And of course, therapies are available to complement your week of excercise and relaxation.
The Yoga is taught by me, Hannah Lovegrove, a highly experienced yoga teacher from Dorset. I work closely with individuals and with the group to provide a rich and enjoyable experience of yoga, and a relaxing, refreshing holiday. Numbers are limited to 18 to allow for plenty of individual attention.
Prices – the holiday is approximately £625, plus a single supplement where required. The yoga classes, accommodation, daily brunch and evening meals at the Hacienda are included in the price. Most of the accommodation is in twin en-suite rooms with private balcony. There is also a separate cottage and teacher’s accommodation. To reserve your place, a deposit of £100 is required. This is fully refundable up to 31st March. Please email or call me for further information.
Flights are available from about £150 return with budget airlines. You will need to book your flights and we can arrange your transfers from the airport. We will be hiring a mini-bus for the return flights from Exeter to Malaga – see HERE if you wish to join us. Let me know in good time as seats are limited. The transfer cost will be about £75.
What’s the alternative? Your return flight will emit about 0.4 tons of CO2 per passenger. Click HERE to see how to reduce your carbon footprint.Travelling by train or ferry to southern Spain can be a very rewarding journey, with the added bonus of producing less CO2 than the flights. The average journey time overland (or sea) is about 24 hours. Years ago I travelled with my mother from Plymouth to Santander by ferry, then took the sleeper through Madrid to Alicante to see my sister – a fabulous journey! You can also leave from Paddington by Eurostar. I will make some enquiries and put the information up here in due course.
