‘En Familia’

CADIZ RETREAT 18th - 23rd SEPTEMBER 2025

This isn’t a normal yoga retreat.

It’s a special annual ritual, a beautiful holiday ‘en familia’.

A gathering of joy, an exploration of local culture, a taste of the regional cuisine and a flavour of ‘la buena vida’ lived in one of one of Spain’s best kept secrets.

It’s home for me, and I can’t wait to welcome you to it.

What’s included:

  • Five nights accommodation in the beautiful ‘Casa Palacio Las Marias’ - a traditional ‘palace house’ right in the centre of Cadiz.

  • Twice daily yoga practice. An energising flow to start the day, and a chilled, restorative practice to wind down before dinner.

  • Daily brunch (which wouldn’t be complete without some freshly made Spanish tortillas every day), and a themed family dinner in the evenings, prepared by our hosts. Snacks, tea, coffee and fruit available throughout the day.

  • Flamenco show with tapas and vino fino.

  • A trip to a natural saline spa - which includes a massage treatment each.

  • Lots of time to chill and relax at your own leisure (the beach is under a 10 minute walk from the house).

  • A paella party in my family home with beer, vino, and a selection of Esteban’s famous paellas.

Schedule:

18th September:

13:00 check in opens - welcome drinks and snacks upon arrival

18:30 yoga practice and retreat opening circle

20:30 first family dinner

19th September - 23rd September - a typical day looks like:

08:30 morning practice

10:30 brunch

12:00 free time/beach/day activities

19:00 evening practice

20:30 family dinner

23rd September

08:30 morning practice and closing circle

11:00 final brunch

13:00 check out

Playa la Caleta Cadiz

The accommodation and location:

Our local host Maria del Mar is so excited to welcome us back to her beautiful home, ‘Casa Palacio las Marias’ - an enchanting home offering a bohemian twist to the typical palace house of the Andalusian region.

This isn’t a commercialised retreat centre, rather a family home which opens its doors for us to enjoy a unique and individually curated experience. Rooms are en-suite, and each individually decorated to fit a theme. You will be free to use the entire house throughout your stay - the beautiful kitchen, living areas, and of course, the amazing rooftop terrace.

The house is located in the historic centre of Cadiz, one of Spain’s best kept secrets. Local restaurants, shops, markets and museums are all within walking distance. The nearest beach, Playa de la Caleta, is under a 10 minute walk.

The yoga:

There will be two daily practices based around a theme (revealed in due time).

The morning practice will be a more energising vinyasa flow, and the evening practice will be a yin, restorative or breathwork practice.

All levels are welcomed, although some experience of yoga is useful.

No practices are mandatory - this is your time to reset and rest so if you need to miss any that is absolutely fine.

The food:

Our hosts will be using local, fresh produce from the market to prepare two big meals every day.

Following morning practice, we all sit down to enjoy a buffet brunch together - a cold and hot selection and of course, a few freshly made Spanish tortillas every day (alongside tomato bread and olive oil - my favourite breakfast in the world).

Following evening practices, we will all sit round for dinner together for a themed, buffet-style family dinner.

Snacks, fruit, tea, coffee and juices are available throughout the day.

All dietary requirements catered for.

The special magic on top:

As I mentioned at the beginning, this isn’t your normal yoga retreat. This is a holiday ‘en familia’, one in which I welcome you into my hometown.

A flamenco show, a visit to the natural ‘Salinas de Chiclana’, and a paella party in my family home are amongst the ‘extras’ that make this retreat so special.

Check out the feedback and photos from past versions of the retreat to find out more (September 2023, March 2024).

The investment:

***EARLY BIRD PRICES UNTIL 31ST JANUARY 2025***

Italian, Moroccan, and Anglo Rooms:

Two single beds and almost all en-suite. Perfect if you’re coming alone or with a friend. The most popular option.

£1,220 £1,100 per person

Italian Queen Room:

One queen bed, sharing a bathroom with the other twin Italian Room. Perfect if you need your own space to get a good night’s sleep.

£1,350 £1,220 for one person

Bavaria Room:

Two single beds together (cannot be separated) and en-suite. Perfect if you’re coming with a partner or you don’t mind sharing a bed with a friend.

£1,220 £1,100 per person (or £1,850 if coming alone and prefer your own room and bathroom).

The Honeymoon Suite:

It lives up to its name! A beautiful, private ensuite room located in the terrace. Perfect if you’re coming with a partner or you don’t mind sharing a bed with a friend and you’d like some privacy. It’s the gem of the house, so hurry if you want it, it’ll be the first to sell out!

£1,220 £1,100 per person

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Some yoga experience is desirable, but you do not have to have a strong practice at all! The retreat is open to all levels, and modifications offered in each of the practices, so you can take it up or down depending on your level or how you are feeling on the day. If you have any injuries or anything else you’d like me to be aware off, let me know at the time of booking.

  • Just yourself, some yoga clothes, beach wear and your usual essentials bag! Everything else will be taken care of.

    Yoga mats and props will be provided.

  • Check in is from 13:00 on Thursday the 18th of September. Make sure you get there before our first practice at 18:00.

    The last practice will be in the morning of the 24th September. We’ll do a closing circle and final brunch together, and there’s no immediate rush to leave the house.

  • The closest airport is Jerez, (~ 50 min drive), but Seville (~1 hr 30) has a lot more flight options from London.

    As it stands at the time of writing (November 2024), return flights to Seville from London are ~ £130.

    Airport transfers are not included in the price. There are bus and train options from both airports, or if there are a few of you on the same flight an airport transfer is the easiest option. I will help you to organise airport transfers.

  • I hope this won’t be the case, but I understand that life can be unpredictable at times.

    If your spot on the retreat is backfilled, and the retreat fully sold out, I am happy to refund you.

  • Yes. Happy to have a conversation regarding payment plans so that it suits you and your finances.

  • A 30% deposit of your chosen room option is required to secure your place- all you have to do is click on the button below!

  • Let me know if I’ve missed anything! Send me an email here.