Spend late August surrounded by nature at a magical eco-friendly property close to Plitvice Lakes National Park.
This retreat is designed to nourish body and soul with daily yoga, meditation, hot tubs, sauna time, river bathing, and forest bathing, offering a true pause from the pace of everyday life. Sometimes, less is exactly what we need.
Rooted in immersion and simplicity, the experience invites you to walk barefoot, connect deeply with the forest, and open all layers of your being.
Begin each morning with traditional Ashtanga yoga, then close the day with mindful breath and inner exploration. The lush setting of Ekodrom Estate creates a calming backdrop for rest, reflection, and deep, replenishing breaths.
During the retreat, you will also visit the renowned Plitvice Lakes National Park, with time built in to relax in the outdoor hot tub, sauna, hammock, or with a book or journal in hand.
Food is lovingly prepared by chef Tea, who will serve two fresh vegetarian meals and snacks each day. Gluten-free and vegan options are available as well.
The retreat includes daily deep and insightful Ashtanga yoga classes, guided mindfulness explorations, forest bathing, a visit to Plitvice Lakes National Park, river bathing, and ample free time to enjoy the hot tubs, sauna, and in-house massages.
Welcome to Croatia. Your journey begins in Zagreb, where a private transfer will bring you to our peaceful retreat setting.
After settling in and taking in the surroundings, we’ll gather for an opening circle and group meditation.
In the evening, Tea will prepare a delicious dinner.
The day starts with traditional Ashtanga yoga, followed by brunch.
Next, we move into forest bathing. Walking in silence helps deepen our relationship with nature, support inner peace, and strengthen intuition.
The afternoon is free for slow living: wandering through the forest, picking wild flowers, or unwinding in the outdoor hot tubs and saunas.
Before dinner, Irena will lead a gentle restorative yoga class, followed by dinner and a bonfire circle.
After morning practice and breakfast, explore Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its 16 interconnected lakes and waterfalls.
This is a place of magic, forest fairies, and recharging ions.
Return for a warm dinner and more time by the forest fire.
As always, the morning begins with Ashtanga yoga and a healthy brunch.
In the afternoon, head to the nearby Mreznica River, where you can swim, rent a kayak or SUP, or simply enjoy a coffee at the beach bar.
Back at the property, a well-deserved yin yoga class awaits before a nourishing dinner.
We close the retreat with a morning yoga session, a closing circle, and a wholesome brunch.
Feeling recharged and renewed, you’ll be ready to return to everyday life.
Afterward, you will be escorted to Zagreb, where you may continue your journey home or stay on in Croatia.
Ekodrom Estate offers a peaceful place to slow down, get lost, and find calm. Set in a private location surrounded by plum orchards and lush greenery, the property includes four houses once belonging to Grandmother Ljuba and now cared for by her grandson Marko. One was formerly a barn and two were cattle stables, later transformed into modern homes by Marko and friends. Each house features a private outdoor hot tub, with sauna and in-house massage also available.
Enjoy two daily meals and snacks prepared by our in-house chef, guided by the motto: eat fresh, support local.
Brunches and dinners include vegetarian or vegan options, with gluten-free choices available. Coffee, tea, fruit, and snacks are offered throughout the day.
…your teacher, your guide and in-house chef
Irena Bartolec is an authorized KPJAYI yoga teacher currently based in Costa Rica. She organizes and hosts annual retreats, workshops, and teacher trainings internationally in Bali, Europe, Costa Rica, and beyond.
With 20 years of experience in yoga, health, wellness, and mindfulness, she is the creator and director of Ashtanga Yoga Mama, founded in 2014.
Her studies in yoga and meditation have included work with Sri. K. Patthabi Jois, Sharat R. Jois, Rolf Naujokat, Richard Freeman, Lino Miele, Nancy Gilgoff, Eddie Stern, Dr. Jayashree and Prof. Narasimhan, Sharon Salzberg, and Bodhi College. In 2014, she received her authorization to teach Ashtanga yoga from KPJAYI in Mysore, India.
Irena holds a Master of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Zagreb, where her thesis explored the influence of yoga on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. She also continued her education at schools including The Yoga Workshop in Colorado, Samahita in Thailand, and The Birthright School in the U.K.
She opened The Body Element Studio in Zagreb in 2004 and later helped establish the first traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa program in Croatia. In 2014, she moved to Bali and taught at Seminyak Yoga Shala until 2019, leading a successful Mysore program. She is also a creator and lead teacher for the Cosmos Yoga Academy teacher training program. Since 2020, she has been living in Costa Rica and hosting private tailored retreats on the Pacific coast of Guanacaste. Irena is a published writer on The Medium, a contributor to Sensa lifestyle magazine since 2008, and a meditation teacher on InsightTimer.
Sasha is a passionate yoga practitioner, experienced yoga teacher, and tour guide. After several years working for one of the world’s largest travel companies and leading tours in Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia, her love of travel, tourism, yoga, and adventure inspired her to found Fige Yoga Adventures®.
She became a certified yoga teacher in 2018 in Croatia and teaches Ashtanga Vinyasa with a clear, accessible style that makes yoga approachable for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
A dog lover who enjoys hiking, swimming, and horseback riding, Sasha brings warmth and energy to every journey.
Tea’s love of food began in childhood, growing up in a family that enjoyed travel and discovering new tastes. Her curiosity deepened during her studies in Switzerland, where she graduated in International Business in Hotel and Tourism Management from Cesar Ritz University.
She later worked in 5-star hotels across Europe and Asia, continuing to travel, learn, and explore food cultures. Fascinated by the connection between culture and cuisine, she spent 10 years running kitchens in vegan restaurants and hotels in Croatia, after launching the radio show With Spoon around the World.
Tea continues to share her passion for cooking with the people she serves, bringing care and creativity to every meal.
Irena Bartolec
Certified Yoga Teacher E-RYT200 • Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga • Tour Guide. Sasha is a dedicated yoga practitioner, teacher, and tour guide whose path has been shaped by a deep love of travel, tourism, yoga, and adventure. After spending several years with one of the world’s largest travel companies, leading tours across Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia, she turned that experience...
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Price
€1,150.00
Sun, Aug 23 – Thu, Aug 27