The Hacienda Retreat, Andalucía, Spain

Saturday 30^th June – Saturday 7^th July 2012 with Tara & Kirstin

The Hacienda Retreat is the ideal place to relax within the peace and tranquillity of the Andalucían countryside.  Situated in five acres of private olive groves, it is in a beautiful & rustic setting surrounded by rolling hills and umbrella pine forest with panoramic views. The climate in Andalucía is one of the mildest in Europe, averaging 300 days of sunshine, so you can laze in the sun, go sightseeing or explore the rural areas.

The Hacienda's beautiful daylight studio is perfect for morning yoga.   The evening class takes place on the outdoor yoga terrace where you can enjoy the fresh air & let nature come to you.

There is plenty of free time to trek the local nature trails or walk through olive groves, wheat fields and pine forests.  Alternatively, you can stay poolside & relax.  If you prefer to get out & about, there are countless places to visit including the city of Granada, The Alhambra Palace or the Picasso Museum in Malaga.

Your stay

There is exclusive accommodation in main house at The Hacienda, all rooms have en-suite bathrooms and private balconies. The Schoolhouse sleeps 11 & has 3 shared bathrooms. There is a large Moorish style lounge with comfortable seating & large windows which open onto a terrace. Other facilities include an infinity pool (12m x 8m), an outdoor wood burning sauna lodge, outdoor solar jacuzzi.

A freshly prepared daily menu is created using a selection of seasonal local produce to create a wide variety of delicious and healthy dishes for you to enjoy.

What to expect

A typical day starts at 8am with a morning meditation & an energising yoga class.  This is followed with breakfast/brunch at around 10-10:30am.

You are then free until late afternoon to do as you wish.  The time can be spent chilling out, exploring the local area, relaxing by the pool or at the beach.  There will also be organised walks & excursions to areas of local interest.

At 6pm there is a gentle yoga class or guided relaxation, after which we have dinner together.   The vegetarian meals are cooked to an excellent standard using local produce whenever possible.

We have a relaxed & informal approach so the times may vary slightly from day to day. Most importantly, don’t forget that this is your holiday & all yoga and activities are optional.

Where

The Hacienda is a forty five minute drive from Granada or an hour & a quarter from Malaga.  The nearest town is Montefrio which is 8km away & the coastal areas of Spain and the Sierra Nevada range are both within an hour's drive.  We arrange for a transfer from the airport or you can hire a car if you prefer to have your own transport during your stay.

What it costs

A one week stay costs £695pp based on two sharing.  This includes 7 nights half board (breakfast, lunch & dinner), tea/fresh juices, snacks & twice daily yoga tuition.

Flights to Malaga from UK airports approx £140

For more information go to haciendaretreat.com

Payment

£695pp (based on two sharing / 7 nights) - Non refundable deposit of £100, balance to be paid by Friday 18/12/12

• Bank transfer - Contact Paul at info@yogaliverpool.co.uk or 07976 345 973 for details