A Mindful Escape" is a wellness retreat nestled in the Bulgarian mountains, offering a unique blend of luxury accommodation, daily yoga and meditation classes, breath work sessions, hiking, bread-making classes, and talking circles. Our retreats are designed to provide a holistic escape for individuals seeking relaxation, self-discovery, and rejuvenation.

Our retreat is situated in the serene Bulgarian mountains, providing a tranquil and picturesque setting for a mindful escape. The natural beauty of the surroundings enhances the overall experience, offering a perfect backdrop for relaxation, self-reflection and healing. Our guests will be surrounded by a forrest that has been standing there for 1000s of years, adding a lot of grounding energy to all of our activities.

The retreat package is all-inclusive, covering luxury accommodation, all activities listed in the itinerary and all meals. Additionally, the package includes airport transfers, ensuring a seamless and stress-free journey for our guests.

Our retreats are hosted in a premium 5-star accommodation, called ‘Blue stones’ in the Karandila National park providing a comfortable and indulgent environment for our guests. The luxurious amenities and scenic views contribute to the overall sense of well-being during the retreat. All rooms are decorated in baroque style with hand made wooden bed frames, opulent wallpapers and ample space for rest. Our villa offers towels, bathroom amenities, wifi, steam room, sauna, library, dedicated chef and team members looking after your wellbeing

Our retreats cater to individuals of all yoga experience levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Our experienced instructors tailor sessions to accommodate varying skill levels, ensuring everyone can benefit from the mindfulness practices. In addition, we will offer private tutoring session if you would like to work 1:1 with our practitioners. These are not included in the retreat package price but will be offered at a discounted rate

Your journey to the retreat is made convenient with included airport transfers. Our team will ensure that you are picked up from Burgas airport and safely transported to the retreat location. This service is part of the all-inclusive package.

No, flights are not included in the retreat package. Guests are responsible for booking their own flights to and from the destination airport. However, our team is available to provide assistance and recommendations if needed.

To secure your spot, you can visit our website and follow the booking instructions. We require a deposit upon reservation, and the remaining balance is due before the retreat starts. Please refer to our cancellation policy on the website for details on refunds and cancellations.

While the retreat schedule is carefully curated to promote relaxation and self-discovery, there is also free time for guests to explore the surroundings or engage in personal activities. Additionally, we will offer 1:1 sessions with our practitioners if a guests would like to explore any of the sessions further in a private environment

For any inquiries, special requests, or additional information, you can contact our dedicated team through the contact details provided on our website. We are here to assist you and ensure your experience with us is exceptional.

During the months of our retreat the weather is expected to vary from mild to hot. however given we are in the mountains please do pack some warmer clothes for the mornings and evenings. please pack some walking shoes as well.

Bulgaria uses standard european plugs

We encourage you following your arrival to either hand over your phone to be kept in a safe location or to switch off and keep away from it for as much as possible during the retreat. we believe in a digital detox during the time you spend with us

If you are taking any regular medication, please bring it with you as the nearest pharmacy will be at least 30min drive

We do recommend all guests purchase travel and health insurance just in case. You can pick the best travel package insurance that best suits your needs from any comparison website.

Bulgaria is part of the European union so European health cards are valid should you have one

Please check if any visas are required in advance of your travel and comply with latest travel recommendation by your local government

Bulgaria’s currency is lev and transitioning to the euro in 2025, please note that you will not need any cash during the retreat itself but should you want to purchase anything outside of your all inclusive sessions it would be good to have some although most places accept cards