OVERVIEW

MOVE+MANIFEST

Besides daily yoga classes, our new MOVE+MANIFEST retreats offers a series of mindful workshops that will guide you in the exploration of creative self-expression in your life. We will have meaningful discussions and fun activities intended to help you tap into your own inner wisdom and heartfelt desires. And between the beauty of Croatia and the serenity of the sea and landscape, the atmosphere will surely ignite your being with an energy perfect for the creative process.  

Some of what to expect from the workshops:

• Energizing & clarifying your dreams

• Connecting with others and this world on a deeper level

• Discovering powerful creative tools for the subconscious using journals, images, affirmations

• Boosting awareness of yourself and how you’re creating your life

• Changing the stories and beliefs holding you back from having exactly what you want!

GIVE BACK RETREAT

This retreat is part of our GIVE BACK initiative, where EPM will donate at least 10% of profits to a humanitarian partner in the community where each retreat is held. Our partner in Croatia is the CROATIAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND with the purpose of providing university scholarships for Croatian students who could not otherwise afford a higher education.

THE HOTEL

Situated steps away from the Adriatic Sea, Royal Blue Hotel is the perfect destination for vacationers seeking a relaxing stay by the sea. The spacious rooms are luxuriously appointed with modern decor and offer high-end amenities that cater to guests’ every need.

Royal Blue Hotel proudly features the only outdoor rooftop swimming pool in all of Dubrovnik. Take a dip, or grab a drink at Blue Sky Bar while enjoying the most spectacular panoramic views of the Adriatic Sea and nearby reefs.

SURROUNDING AREA

Guests will not only enjoy the hotel and encompassing estate with it’s pool, relaxation area and beach, but also the beauty of Lapad Bay, ocean, and nearby towns including of course Old Town Dubrovnik.

Day trips will allow guests to add arts, culture, adventure, and natural beauty to their retreat experience. Trips may include visits to towns and small villages in the region, as well as outdoor activities. See smaller villages where few tourists go, and get a true education and taste of Croatia with various tastings of regional wines, aperitifs and cheeses on a visit to the Peljesac Peninsula where some of the region’s best wines are produced. One day is spent on a short boat ride to one of the beautiful islands not far out from the mainland of Dubrovnik. Here we will take a leisurely walk around the nature preserve, enjoy the pebble beach, and get a lovely view back towards the Old Town. At the end of the week, a gorgeous spa day with treatment is included where guests can swim, lounge at the spa facilities overlooking the ocean and mountains, and simply enjoy the sun.

CUISINE

Healthful, vegetarian food is part of the retreat experience, including breakfasts and dinners daily, as well as selected lunches. Enjoy cuisine which combines creativity and flavors with a special attention to creating balanced meals. Wholesome ingredients, freshness of the foods, traditional cooking methods and local ingredients are present in every meal, whether at one of the on-site restaurants or out on our daytrips. We'll feast on traditional flavors of Croatia mixed with Mediterranean styles as well. Plus, throughout the week we'll have a chance to sample many regional wines, aperitifs, and other tastes such as cheeses and various other specialties.

YOGA

Daily yoga classes will be offered in a way to relax, stimulate, and help guests grow in their own personal practice and prepare bodies and minds for the personal development done in the manifest workshops. Classes are open to all levels, beginner to practiced, and are daily 60-75 minute vinyasa flow style rooted in the Ashtanga lineage. Depending on each retreat location, classes will be held in a dedicated indoor yoga space and some also offer outdoor options as well for us to use if the weather is agreeable. 

MOVE+MANIFEST retreats feature yoga classes and life-coaching workshops by our collaborator, Michelle Lee. After leading a successful 13-year career in the corporate world, Michelle transitioned her career into a life & financial consultant, retreat organizer & leader, and internationally certified yoga instructor - following her passions and sharing this with others around the globe. She now leads our Move-Manifest retreats which, besides yoga, adds workshops for life development, manifesting your dreams, and vision board creation. 

* Participation in classes and activities is optional throughout the retreat. All levels welcome!

DETAILS / PRICING

• 6 days / 5 nights (July 2-7, 2019)

• Inclusive Retreat Price = $3,395 (shared room*), +$765 (supplement for sea-view single room)

• Deposit to hold space = $950

• Max # Guests = 12
  * Guests traveling alone can choose the shared room and we match up based on guest profile. Rooms are spacious with separate beds and private bathrooms.
  ** Final balance due 45 days before retreat start date.
  Read full cancellation policy in our Terms & Conditions.

INCLUDED *:

• Villa accommodation (spacious bedrooms, private bathrooms, linens)

• Daily Breakfast

• Daily Dinner (at Villa and restaurants)

• Lunch on selected days

• Champagne Brunch

• Use of estate premises and garden

• Daily meditation and yoga classes

• Transportation to/from day trips (some airport transfers possible)

• Welcome cocktail

• Guided tour of Dubrovnik Old Town

• Cable Car visit to overlook

• Ferry to Lokrum Island with beach time, hike

• Visit to Peljesac Peninsula with vineyards

• Wine, Aperitif, Cheese Tasting

• Tasting menu at Croatian restaurant

• Aperitif in Dubrovnik at sunset

• Spa day with treatment

• Day trips + entrance fees

• Taxes

* airfare not included
** all meals are vegetarian. special dietary restrictions can be accommodated

DAY TRIPS:

• Dubrovnik Old Town

• Lokrum Island

• Peljesac Peninsula

• Wine Tasting + Vineyard visit

• Spa Day + Treatments

TRAVEL:

• Location: Lapad Peninsula, Dubrovnik

• Nearest town: Dubrovnik

• Nearest airport: Dubrovnik (Cilipi) Airport, DBV

• Transfers between the villa and Dubrovnik airport can be arranged on first and last day of retreat

SUGGESTED PACKING:

Besides the basic packing and travel needs, here are a few things to think about bringing with you.

• Bathing suit (bay activities, beach, spa)

• Comfortable shoes

• Yoga clothes *YOGA MATS PROVIDED*

• Personal yoga props

• Plug adaptors / converters

• Insect repellant

• Sunscreen

• Casual clothing, layer for various weather