Host your retreat in Goa without the stress of managing every detail alone.

If you’d love to bring your students to India or already have a group excited to come to Goa, this is a welcoming place to do it. With the space ready and the essentials in place, Palm Trees offers a smooth, reliable setting for a yoga holiday. Even if this is your first time leading a retreat, you’ll have support from a team that understands how to make the experience feel simple and well organised.

Set on the backwaters of Patnem Beach, the property offers a peaceful escape just a 10-minute walk from the beach and away from the busier tourist areas. From here, your guests can enjoy sunset meditation by the Arabian Sea or take a refreshing swim at the end of the day. Agonda and Palolem are also only a short rickshaw ride away.

Mornings begin with the sounds of nature, chai by the riverside, and beautiful views of palm trees, birds, and monkeys. Meals are served in the riverside restaurant, where guests can enjoy hearty vegetarian food in a relaxed setting. Everything needed for a well-run retreat is already available, so you can focus on bringing your students together.

Teach in a shala surrounded by nature

The yoga shala is private, quiet, and exclusively yours during your stay. Natural light filters through the palm trees throughout the day, creating a calm atmosphere for practice. Mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters are already provided, so there is nothing to transport or arrange.

Stay comfortably in the cottages

The property can host up to 20 guests across 10 cottages. There are five spacious king-bed suites for couples or anyone wanting extra room, and five twin cottages ideal for friends sharing the experience. Each room is large, fitted with mosquito nets, and includes a modern bathroom with hot water and a private terrace overlooking the palm garden. The cottages surround the yoga shala, helping the group stay connected and close together.

Dining and spa experiences

Your package includes daily brunch in the Riverside Restaurant, with fresh chai, tea, coffee, and nourishing vegetarian dishes made with local fruit and vegetables. Vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs can be accommodated with care. Fresh juice and tropical fruit are also served before afternoon sessions or as needed. Group evening buffets can be arranged on request, offering satisfying vegetarian meals for full days of practice.

Guests can also enjoy authentic Ayurvedic spa treatments on site. Options include Abhyanga massage, Shirodhara, and rejuvenating body polishes. Treatments are scheduled around your yoga sessions, and you and your guests receive 10% off all spa treatments.

What’s included

10 cottages for up to 20 guests
Private use of the yoga shala
Mats, blocks, bolsters, and straps
WiFi
Daily brunch with tea and coffee throughout the day
Yoga community atmosphere
10% discount on all Ayurvedic spa treatments
Airport transfer arrangements
Group evening buffet in the restaurant
Marketing pack to support retreat recruitment

Your hosts

Julia, from the UK, has lived and worked in the area since 2012 and has hosted many Yoga Teacher Trainings and Yoga Holidays. She knows what a successful retreat looks like and also runs her own yoga school in Liverpool, The Yoga Academy. George, from Kerala in South India, has owned resorts in Patnem since 2010 and created Palm Trees Yoga Resort, which he continues to maintain throughout the season.

Together, they offer calm, experienced support in a fun and progressive environment, with local knowledge that helps everything run smoothly.

Planning details

Palm Trees Yoga Resort is available for bookings from October through April, when Goa enjoys its dry season, comfortable temperatures, and plenty of sunshine. We recommend booking 6–12 months in advance, especially for the peak season from December to February. A deposit is required to secure your dates, with the balance due 30 days before arrival.

Contact Julia to discuss your retreat vision and secure your preferred dates.

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