Find your happy place.
Retreat Into You
with WanderFreely
Sept. 17-23rd, 2023
Púbol, Spain
Fall in love with yourself at this 7-day yoga and wellness retreat in the Catalan countryside at this stunning eco-estate near the Mediterranean.
*This is a popular retreat – book now to save your place.
Retreat into the Spanish countryside with Nicole and Madison for an unforgettable week of yoga, meditation, deep listening, and space for reflection. A shelter in the forest, La Bruguera was, for many years, a sanctuary for artists and creativity. Inspired by the past, we will take refuge from the hustle and bustle of daily life in the serenity of the forest, tap into our own intuitive nature, and be nurtured in community.
Breathe, Move, Grow
Retreat into the countryside and reconnect with YOU.
During the retreat, we'll explore...
Your Mind
- - Use mindfulness to slow down, listen to your heart and fall in love with simply being
- Quiet that pesky chatter in your mind
- Release fears that are holding you back
- Live with gratitude and open your heart to possibility
Your Body
- - Get reacquainted with your body; identify what and how you're feeling
- Listen to your body and give it what it needs
- Identify new ways to be kind to/respect your body
- What feels good? Move in a way that fills your cup
Your Connection to Nature
- - Disconnect from modern life and reconnect with mother nature
- Fill yourself with the calm warmth of the countryside and fall asleep to the sound of crickets and frogs
- Swim in the sea, soak up the sun, and simply exist in the stunning world that surrounds us
Give yourself the space, love, and time you deserve.
What to Expect
The Itinerary
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8:00am - 9:00am
Daybreak Yoga (Vinyasa/Hatha)
Roll out of bed and onto your mat.
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9:00am - 10:00am
Vegan/Vegetarian Breakfast
And don't forget the coffee!
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10:00am - 12:00pm
Free Time
Lounge, swim, read; do whatevermakes you happy.
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12:00pm - 1:00pm
Vegan/Vegetarian Lunch
We can accommodate any and all dietary restrictions.
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1:00pm - 7:30pm
Guest Workshop/Local Adventure
Explore the area, enjoy regional wine and cuisine, and head to the beach!
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7:30pm - 8:30pm
Vegan/Vegetarian Dinner
One evening, we'll enjoy dinner at a small restaurant in Púbol.
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8:30pm - 9:30pm (Length Varies)
Evening Meditation/Yin
Get ready to sleep like a baby.
Guest Workshops
...and Additional Adventures!
*All workshops are in English
Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing)
– Anaïs Villaricart/Aromes al Bosc
Get zen with shinrin yoku (forest bathing), a foraged vegetarian meal workshop, and lunch.
Trip to Girona
- Girona, Cataluñya
Visit the Roman baths, tour the cathedral, explore museums or hike the castle walls.
Natural Wine Tasting
– Rafa Camps/La Natural Wine
Enjoy wine made with indigenous yeast and without chemicals or sulphites.
Fermentation Tasting & Workshop
– Mike Duff (Owner of La Brugera)
Munch on some veggies from the La Brugera gardens and learn the art of fermentation.
Beach Trip to Platja Castell
– Let's Get Salty!
Near the end of the week, we'll take the afternoon off and head to the coast for some sun.
La Bruguera
La Bruguera is a unique eco estate for environmental learning, retreats, holidays and events. Modernised from 2015 – 2019, it was originally built for Catalan landscape painter Francesc d’Assís Casademont “Le Vieux”, a friend and contemporary of Salvador Dalí’s.
Your Guides
Madison Elyse
In 2017 I quit my job, sold everything I owned, and started traveling the world. I’ve lived in Costa Rica, the Cayman Islands, Chicago, and Spain, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned it’s that happiness isn’t found in a place – it’s found within.
I am a FRC® Mobility Specialist and have both my Vinyasa Flow and Karuna Flow 200-hour certifications. Above all else, I aim to help my students build capable bodies and minds that will comfortably carry them into old age.
This collaboration with Nicole has been years in the making; I’m so excited to be able to share this retreat with you. Thank you for trusting us with your mind, body, and heart.
Nicole Hudson
– Founder WanderFreely, LLC
After ten years in the competitive New York City art world, Nicole traded her high heels for bare feet, moved to the jungles of Costa Rica, and began to reevaluate her life. Today, Nicole is a yoga teacher with over 2,400 hours of guiding classes, an Integrative Therapist (MHC-LP), and a certified Life Coach.
By utilizing Eastern Yoga philosophy and Western theories, Nicole offers her clients holistic support for their bodies, minds, and spirits. Helping individuals see themselves as whole rather than the sum of their parts. She currently divides her time between Brooklyn, Costa Rica, and her home state of Maine.
Lodging
There are many dining areas, interior and exterior, including a massive, glass-walled dining room overlooking the forest garden. There is a large double living room and a fully-equipped, stunning modern kitchen. The castle tower atop the villa offers views of the Pyrenees and Garrotxa mountains, as well as the neighbouring Gavarres hills and the valley leading to the villages of Púbol and La Pera. Water is a recurring feature, with ponds linked by a stream, with fish and other aquatic life such as frogs and salamanders. There is a vegetable garden, and many fruit trees offering peaches, mandarins, avocados, oranges, loquats, apricots and figs, as well as a canopy of grape vines.
All rooms are double occupancy.
Every once and a while you come across people who simply "wow" you with their exuberance and passion for working with others. Madison is one of those people. She makes lighting your inner fire FUN, and compliments a strong practice with a compassionate tone to encourage you along the way. I found Madison to be an excellent guide during my own yoga exploration, and absolutely recommend her for group or private study.
Are you ready?
Retreat Into You
Sept. 17-23rd, 2023
- $250 (USD) non-refundable deposit to secure your space.
- $2,395 (USD) Early Bird Private Bath (sign up before July 15th). SOLD OUT!
- $2,295 (USD) Early Bird Shared Bath (sign up before July 15th).
- $2,595 (USD) Regular Price (sign up after July 15th). Payment plans are available.
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Six nights at La Bruguera Estate in Púbol, Spain
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Transportation from Airport/to Airport
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Vegetarian and vegan meals made from the onsite gardens
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Daily yoga & meditation
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Day trip to Costa Brava beach
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Day trip to the historic city of Girona
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Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing)
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Natural wine tasting
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Free time to rest, renew, hike, and explore (and a few surprises!)
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