Painting between the holidays - December in Crete - Guided painting / Solution-focused painting therapy
Plakias, Greece
$824 / 6 Days
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Creative time out at the wheel - stoneware turning for beginners
Meezen, Germany
$995 / 3 Days
Powerful Woman Yoga Retreat - Your time out in a monastery for more joy, fulfillment and lightness
Jüchen, Germany
$629 / 3 Days
Advanced training for yoga teachers - Medial Energy Yoga & Healing Meditation
Zahora, Spain
$1,476 / 6 Days
Narbuli Retreat House — Full Venue Hire for Groups & Organizers
Cēsis novads, Latvia
$206 / 3 Days
GUIDED PAINTING IN CRETE with Katina Kalpakidou — Self-Discovery — Exploring Your Own Qualities
Mariou, Greece
$744 / 6 Days
Yoga Retreat Portugal – Place of Connection | Yoga, Mantra & Deep Regeneration
Santo Estevão, Portugal
$686 / 6 Days
Back to nature, back to yourself: a week of yoga at Bioarche with an alkaline diet
Eberstein, Austria
$800 / 7 Days
Overcome Self-Limitation - 5-Day Retreat with Yoga, Reiki, and Meditation on Lake Constance
Gaienhofen, Germany
$914
$857
Early Bird
/ 5 Days
YOUR TIME OUT FOR A NEW START ON THE MAGICAL ISLAND OF IBIZA
Ibiza , Spain
$1,271 / 5 Days
THE RESET - 5-Day 1-on-1 Nervous System Reset in Mallorca
Portals Nous, Spain
$3,205 / 5 Days
5-Day Summer Silence Retreats in July and August
Mondsee, Austria
$681 / 5 Days
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In the tranquility of Andalusia, rediscover your inner strength
Benajarafe, Spain
$675 / 8 Days
HIKE. GROW. MOVE FORWARD. - With every step toward greater ease and strength
Elend, Germany
$914 / 4 Days
SIGHTSEEING, YOGA, RITUALARBEIT UVM. IN UBUD, BALI
Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
$148 / 4 Days
A STORYTELLING JOURNEY Between the Mountains and the Lake
Seeboden, Austria
$652
$606
Frübucher
/ 6 Days
Holotropic Breathing - Unblocking Stagnation
Feistritz ob Bleiburg, Austria
$400 / 3 Days
"Yin & Yang" Summer Yoga Retreat in Germany
Krölpa, Germany
$1,109 / 6 Days
Artistic voyage of discovery - book art and bookbinding with Anne Deuter
Meezen, Germany
$904 / 3 Days
Winter adventure break in the beautiful Black Forest at the start of the year
Bernau im Schwarzwald, Germany
$904 / 5 Days
6 Day Ayurveda, Meditation, and Yoga Holiday in Kathmandu, Bagmati Pradesh
Kathmandu, Nepal
$500 / 6 Days
Reconnecting bow making seminar in the mountains
Berchtesgaden, Germany
$789 / 4 Days
Yoga Retreat: From the Outside In – at the Burghof Stauf Energy Site in the Palatinate
Eisenberg (Pfalz), Germany
$274 / 3 Days
Yoga Retreat in Tuscany, Italy
Volterra, Italy
$1,030 / 6 Days
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What is a retreat?
A retreat is a deliberate break from everyday life where you focus entirely on yourself in a peaceful setting. Depending on the focus, yoga, meditation, fasting, silence, or creative practices take center stage. A retreat typically lasts between a weekend and two weeks and takes place in small groups – often in natural settings like mountains, by the sea, or in the countryside. At Retreat Vacation you'll currently find 1179 retreats across Europe.
What types of retreats are there?
The variety of retreats is vast: yoga retreats for physical and mental balance, silent retreats for deep inner reflection, meditation retreats like Vipassana, wellness retreats with spa and relaxation, fasting retreats for detox, Pilates retreats for gentle body training, and creative retreats for writing or painting. At Retreat Vacation you can filter specifically for the type that suits you.
How much does a retreat cost?
Retreat prices vary widely depending on type, duration, and accommodation. A weekend retreat in Germany starts at around €200–300, while week-long retreats typically range from €500 to €2,000. Luxury retreats with single rooms, full board, and spa can go higher. At Retreat Vacation you'll find offers from €79 to €11.900 – there's something for every budget.
Who is a retreat suitable for?
Retreats are suitable for everyone – from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. You don't need yoga experience or special fitness. Many people book their first retreat during a stressful phase, after a life change, or simply out of curiosity. Most organizers offer different levels and cater individually to your experience level.
Where do the best retreats take place?
In Germany, Bavaria (especially the Allgäu), the Black Forest, and the Baltic Sea coast are popular retreat regions. Internationally, Mallorca, Portugal (Algarve), Bali, Sri Lanka, and Austria are among the most sought-after destinations. At Retreat Vacation you can filter by country, region, and even specific locations to find the perfect retreat at your desired destination.
What does a typical day at a retreat look like?
A typical retreat day starts early with morning meditation or a yoga session, followed by a healthy breakfast. The morning brings further practice sessions, while the afternoon often offers free time, workshops, or excursions into nature. In the evening, there's usually a relaxing session and a shared dinner. Between sessions, there's time for rest, reading, or walks.
What is the difference between a retreat and a wellness holiday?
A wellness holiday focuses on passive relaxation – spa, massages, thermal springs. A retreat goes deeper: the focus is on actively engaging with yourself through yoga, meditation, silence, or other practices. A retreat often has a fixed program with set times, a group structure, and an overarching theme. Both formats can complement each other – many wellness retreats combine both.
How do I find the right retreat for me?
First consider what you're looking for: relaxation, physical practice, inner reflection, or adventure? Then choose the type (yoga, meditation, fasting, etc.), duration, and region. At Retreat Vacation you can combine all these criteria and sort results by price, rating, or date. Read the descriptions and reviews from other participants – this way you'll find the retreat that truly suits you.