βMay the beauty of your life become more visible to you, that you may glimpse your wild divinity. May the wonders of the earth call you forth from all your small, secret prisons and set your feet free in the pastures of possibilities. May the light of dawn anoint your eyes that you may behold what a miracle a day is.β
-John O'Donohue
This retreat is an invitation to honor the gifts of nature and the miracle of life.
In many ancient traditions, a reverence is expressed through a bow of the body, reflecting respect, humility, surrender, admiration, and gratitude. Here, we invite you to open your perspective and deepen compassion for your own existence, as well as for all beings within this vast, interconnected universe.
Over a few days in nature, you will:
- Cultivate physical and mental well-being through yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices.
- Celebrate the beauty of Mother Nature with hikes and contemplative moments in the mountains of Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park.
- Open to gratitude and reverence for the wild divinity of life.
Who is this retreat for?
It is open to everyone, regardless of age, physical condition, or experience level. Yoga truly is for all.
Each day will include:
- yoga asanas,
- pranayama and breathing exercises,
- meditation,
- an art and creativity session,
- meditative hiking,
- mindfulness techniques.
Rates include
- All meals prepared with care in the vegetarian kitchen.
- 5 nights of accommodation.
- Guided meditations and mindfulness techniques.
- 5 yoga and movement sessions.
- 1 tea ceremony.
- 2 satsangs.
- 1 art & creativity session.
- 1 guided relaxation.
- Electronic detox during your stay.
- 1 meditative hike in nature and 1 forest bath.
- 2 long half-day hikes in Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park.
- All taxes, public liability, and accident insurance for hiking and yoga activities.
Not included
Casa Cuadrau is a Social Interest Cooperative, committed to making its programs accessible to as many people as possible, regardless of economic situation. Pricing is offered on a scale rooted in trust, solidarity, and reciprocity:
- Assisted Rate: For those who need financial support, such as unemployed individuals, retirees, and students. Available for shared dormitory accommodation or in your van.
- Basic Rate: Covers the essential costs of the retreat.
- Sustainable Rate: Fully covers the costs and contributes to facility maintenance.
- Generous Rate: Covers the costs, supports assisted rates, helps new projects in the house, and sustains ongoing social programs.
You are invited to choose the highest rate you can afford according to your circumstances. This scale is a reference, and you set the limit.
The house is ecological and sustainable, offering organic and locally sourced food, and caring deeply for the team, volunteers, and guests.
To reserve your place, a β¬300 deposit is required. The remaining balance is paid at the end of the retreat by card or cash.
Alternative options include donations or Karma Yoga, as well as the Long Stay Program.
Rates per person on a scale by room type
Contributions are variable and based on each personβs financial possibilities. They operate through trust, solidarity, and reciprocity.
- Without accommodation: Assisted (15% off) 658,75 β¬, Basic 775 β¬, Sustainable 875 β¬, Generous 975 β¬
- Shared bedroom: Assisted (15% off) 722,50 β¬, Basic 850 β¬, Sustainable 950 β¬, Generous 1050 β¬
- Double room with shared bathroom: Basic 890 β¬, Sustainable 990 β¬, Generous 1090 β¬
- Single room with shared bathroom: Basic 990 β¬, Sustainable 1090 β¬, Generous 1190 β¬
- Double room with bathroom: Basic 1030 β¬, Sustainable 1130 β¬, Generous 1230 β¬
- Single room with bathroom: Basic 1180 β¬, Sustainable 1280 β¬, Generous 1380 β¬
- Double room with daybed and bathroom: Basic 1065 β¬, Sustainable 1165 β¬, Generous 1265 β¬
- Single room with daybed and bathroom: Basic 1215 β¬, Sustainable 1315 β¬, Generous 1415 β¬
- Suite with terrace double occupancy: Sustainable 1210 β¬, Generous 1310 β¬
- Suite with terrace single occupancy: Sustainable 1475 β¬, Generous 1575 β¬
At the end of the retreat, there will be a donation space. Your generosity supports Casa Cuadrau, its team, and fellow practitioners who may need financial assistance to join future programs.
Activities
- Yoga and Movement Classes: These all-level sessions combine elements of Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa, and movement. One class is offered each day, with progressive guidance and variations for different needs and limitations. On the day of the long hike in Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park, the group will return for a gentle Yin Yoga session followed by guided deep relaxation.
- Meditative Hiking: Gentle walks and longer hikes are an essential part of the retreat. Accessible to everyone, they help deepen our lived connection with nature. Through silence, deep listening, forest bathing, and creative practices, we open the senses and develop mindfulness. One day includes a half-day meditative hike, leaving after breakfast and returning for a gentle yoga class, with time to enjoy Ordesa National Park and the Sobrarbe-Pyrenees UNESCO Global Geopark.
- Meditation and Satsang: Morning meditation will be practiced daily using simple, accessible techniques that can be continued at home. Satsang is a gathering to share questions, concerns, and insights, while also meditating together, contemplating nature, and singing meditative songs or mantras.
- Joyful Silence & Electronic Detox: From the end of Satsang or free time until after lunch the following day, the retreat embraces joyful silence. This quiet supports rest, clarity, and deeper listening. Breakfast and lunch are enjoyed mindfully in silence. Internet access is not provided, and guests are asked to switch off mobile phones and devices on arrival to fully enter the digital detox atmosphere.
- Art & Creativity: Throughout the week, creative activities inspired by nature and inner connection invite participants to explore dance, painting, writing, and more. The focus is on process, presence, and self-discovery rather than outcome, allowing intuition and creativity to emerge naturally.
- Tea Ceremony: A quiet moment to connect with nature, yourself, and the group. Tea is honored as a medicinal plant and as a reminder of the living dialogue between nature and humankind.
- Karma Yoga: Daily shared tasks become a mindfulness practice through full attention and care. Washing dishes, preparing vegetables, arranging blankets, or tending the garden all become opportunities to practice presence and serve the shared space together.
Sample Schedule
- Tuesday: 15:30 -16:30 Check-in, 17:00 Yoga & Orientation, 19:30 Dinner, 21:00 Opening
- Wednesday & Friday: 6:30 Wake-up, 7:00 Meditation, 8:00 Light Breakfast, 9:00 Meditative hike, 10:30 Yoga / Meditative hike, 12:30 Lunch, 13:30 Karma Yoga, 14:30 Free Time, 16:30 Yoga / Creative Activity, 18:30 Free Time, 19:00 Dinner, 20:00 Satsang / Lazy night, 22:00 Rest
- Thursday & Saturday: 6:30 Wake-up, 7:00 Meditation, 8:00 Light Breakfast, 9:00 Meditative trekking with picnic in nature, 16:30 Return Home, 17:00 Yoga & Relax, 19:00 Dinner, 20:00 Lazy night, 22:00 Rest
- Sunday: Tea Ceremony, closing circle, and brunch at 11:30 am. Departure is usually between 12:30 and 13:00h.
Eco House & Sustainable Tourism
True health means creating harmony between the physical body, mind, heart, and all beings around us. Your stay at Casa Cuadrau offers a chance to live mindfully and respectfully, while deepening your connection with Nature, our great teacher, and enjoying the beauty of Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park and the UNESCO Sobrarbe-Pirineos Geopark.
Casa Cuadrau is part of the Spanish Ecotourism Association βSoy Ecoturista,β and its activities are aligned with sustainable, mindful, and respectful tourism that supports local development and the conservation of the regionβs geodiversity and biodiversity.
DATES: July 28 to August 2, 2026
LEVELS: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
Duration
The retreat begins on Tuesday, July 28th at 16h, with check-in from 15:30 to 16:30h. It continues with a yoga class, dinner, and an opening gathering. The retreat ends on Sunday, August 2nd at 12h, after brunch.
