THE GENTLE SHIFT: A LATE SUMMER RETREAT
Sunday 28th September - friday 3rd October 2025, barcelona
As the earth begins her slow turn from the fullness of summer into the calm of autumn, we enter a sacred threshold - a time to pause and listen, and to gently shift. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, late summer is a season of transition and balance, ruled by the Earth element. It invites us to cultivate grounding, nourish digestion and clarity, and harmonise body and mind before the cooler, more inward season of autumn arrives.
Over five restful nights, this retreat offers you a nurturing container to slow down and reflect on your own rhythms - to honour the waning warmth, the soft light, and the space between seasons. Together, we will explore grounding practices, mindful movement, and restorative rituals that help you attune to this subtle shift.
‘This is the moment to pause and listen deeply to the body’s wisdom, to rest and nourish ourselves so we may move through change with ease and grace.”
~ Harriet Beinfield & Efrem Korngold, Between Heaven and Earth
PRICES STARTING FROM £850
Our private retreat home, La Finca, is bathed in sunlight and completely surrounded by a sea of green trees and a peaceful silence.
Mornings begin with birdsong drifting through the air, and the scent of wild herbs and sun-warmed lemon trees growing all around the property. The day ends with the most spectacular sunset that paints the sky over the Barcelona hills.
There are 10 thoughtfully designed bedrooms (with options to share or have your own private space), a spacious indoor shala that comfortably fits 24 mats, and a rooftop practice space with uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside - ideal for sunrise meditation and sunset yin.
Between sessions, you can cool off in the private pool nestled in nature, unwind in the spa room with sauna and cold showers, or indulge in an Ayurvedic Yoga Massage in our dreamy Moroccan-inspired therapy room. There are countless quiet corners to retreat to with a journal or a good book - perfect for rest, reflection, and resetting.
Example daily schedule on retreat:
7:30am - teas, lemon water, coffee, journalling
8am - meditation on the roof with Sara or guest teacher
8:30am - dynamic vinyasa flow practice with Sara
10:45am - delicious, nutritious mostly plant based brunch cooked by our incredible private chef Kiira
11:30am-2:30pm - free time (read by the pool, get a massage with the one and only Sophie, go for a hike, have a nap)
2:30pm - snack/light lunch
3-5:30pm - free time, optional extra class or workshop
5:30-7pm - 90 minute evening practice - yin/restorative, and one night we will have a sound bath
7:30pm - dinner time!
9pm - free time (tea, journal, have an early night, star gaze, stay up all night talking with your new best friends)
What’s included?
- 5 nights accommodation at La Finca - our incredible, private retreat home.
- daily 2 hour morning vinyasa classes with Sara
- daily 90 minute restorative / yin evening classes with Sara
- delicious, nutritious and lovingly made (mostly plant based) breakfasts, light lunches and dinners
- unlimited access to teas, coffee and filtered water
- Sound bath experience
- transformational breath-work and meditation sessions
- optional workshop/conditioning class/pilates class
- opening circle, guided jounralling and intention setting
- lovingly curated goodie bags
What’s not included?
- Travel - flights and transfers to and from the retreat venue are not included. However, we will support you as best we can in helping to sort out suitable transport. Some people may hire cars, or share taxi’s (a taxi from Barcelona airport is around 60 euros) - and we will help group you together. From Barcelona airport it’s about 1 hour to drive to the venue.
- Treatments with our amazing, one of a kind masseuse Sophie - prices start from £70 for 75 minutes
ROOMS, PRICING + BOOKING
Similar to many retreats, the majority of the rooms are offered as sharing rooms. It’s a beautiful way to connect with lovely, like-minded people. People often come alone, and leave with friends for life! If you come alone, but want to share a room, I will team you up with someone! Each room is a little different, but all are beautiful and very comfortable.
A non-refundable deposit of half the total amount (50%) is due to book and secure your spot, and the second half is due by the 28th August 2025.
*If you are struggling financially and need a 3-part payment plan option, please reach out and email me at saralawloryoga@gmail.com*
Check in is at 4pm on Sunday 28th September
example schedule for arrival day:
4pm - check in, welcome snacks and refreshments
7pm - dinner
8:30pm - opening circle
Check out is at 10:30am on Friday 3rd October
example schedule for leaving day:
7:30am practice
9am brunch
10/11am taxis
TO SIGN UP, SCROLL THROUGH THE ROOMS AND CLICK THE ‘BOOK NOW’ BUTTON WHICH WILL TAKE YOU TO A DIGITAL FORM - FILL THIS OUT AND THEN SUBMIT.
All forms will be sent automatically to saralawloryoga@gmail.com and once your application is received I will contact you personally to finalise the booking!
If you have any questions, need advice, or something isn’t clear please get in touch and email me!
ROOMS + PRICING
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DORM ROOM - 4 SINGLE BEDS
A very spacious dorm-style room, with 4 single beds. You would share with 3 others (women only) and share a bathroom that is just outside the room.
£850PP
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TWIN ROOM - 2 SINGLE BEDS
A beautiful twin room 2 single beds and amazing views. Shares a bathroom with the dorm room. (there is also one extra shared toilet just downstairs)
£980pp
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TRIPLE ROOM - 3 BEDS
Both triple rooms are spacious and beautiful. 3 single beds with private ensuite and great views!
£1100pp
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DOUBLE BED + SINGLE BED room
There are 3 beautiful rooms at La Finca that offer double occupancy and consist of a large double bed and a single bed. If you would like to share with just one other person AND have a private ensuite bathroom, this is the option for you!
£1250pp
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PRIVATE DOUBLE BEDROOM
A private room with a large double bed and private ensuite - just for you. Big windows, great views and so much space to relax.
£1700pp
‘Sara's retreat felt skillfully and lovingly curated with the right level of movement, rest and rejuvenation. We were treated to extended yoga classes, evening yin on the roof, delicious, healthy plant-based meals and additional activities such as Pilates, kriya, breathwork and a sound bath - all of which contributed to an enriching, nourishing experience.’
- Laura
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YES!! Most people come alone, and leave with friends for life :)
If you’re concerned about sharing a room with someone, don’t worry! We will do our best to team you up with someone we think you’ll get on with :)
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In order to secure your place on retreat, a 50% deposit is required. This is non-refundable under any circumstances.
If you need to cancel prior to the payment deadline (26th April 2025) , you will not be responsible for the remainder of your payment, but will not be refunded the original 50% deposit.
Should you need to cancel on or after the payment deadline (28th September 2025), the remainder of your payment must still be paid in full.
It is your responsibility to read and understand the cancellation policy before making a reservation. Naturally, no one books with the intention of canceling or postponing their retreat, but unexpected things do happen, so please consider purchasing travel cancellation insurance. Depending on the policy and conditions, travel cancellation insurance will pay for some or all cancellation fees.
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Yes! Of course.
Food will be mostly plant based, but there will always be gluten free, soy free , nut free, and dairy free options. Any other requests or requirements, just let me know! We will tell the chef :)
