Step into a rejuvenating 7-day retreat that brings together yoga, plant-based cooking, and holistic wellness in the new year. Guided by Dr. Vesna Lemm, a medical doctor and nutritionist with expertise in scientific detox cuisine and traditional Chinese medicine, this experience at Mahakala Center offers a nourishing balance of movement, learning, and time in nature.
Each day is designed to support both body and mind through morning yoga, hands-on culinary sessions, wellness talks, and peaceful moments in the beautiful surroundings of Montenegro. Alongside the program, you’ll enjoy wholesome vegan food, restorative accommodation, and a setting created for reflection and connection.
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THE PRICES & ACCOMMODATION
For 7 days (6 nights) retreat including all classes, workshops, walks, accommodation & 2 vegan buffets a day. Pricing information (without discount). A 30% retreat promotion is currently active!
| Unit | Shared Occupancy | Single Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Room 1 | 1,100 € | 1,450 € |
| Room 2 | 1,100 € | 1,450 € |
| Rooms 3, 5 & 6 | 1,240 € | 1,640 € |
| Room 7 | 970 € | — |
| Apartment 4 (shared by 3) | 1,350 € | — |
| Apartment 2 | 1,350 € | 1,750 € |
| Stone 1 | 1,100 € | 1,450 € |
| Stone 2 | 1,100 € | 1,450 € |
The prices include everything for the week except your flights & transport to the retreat. You can view the accommodation details and photos here.
Additional treatments you can add on/book for additional cost:
A DAY AT THE RETREAT
NOURISH COOKING CLASSES
These cooking sessions invite you to see food as more than fuel. With Dr. Vesna Lemm as your guide, you’ll explore vegan cuisine as a mindful practice that can support both physical vitality and inner balance. Across the week, you’ll learn how to prepare cleansing plant-based dishes and gain practical knowledge you can bring into your everyday life.
YOGA & MOVEMENT
Yoga is one of Dr. Lemm’s core tools for returning the body to a restful, parasympathetic state. Over time, this practice can help that sense of calm extend beyond the mat. At Mahakala, yoga is offered as an accessible path for every body and every level of experience. The focus is not on complexity, but on the union of mind, body, and spirit, supported by both traditional yoga practices and modern scientific and neuroscience-based understanding.
THE PLACE "Mahakala Retreats"
Mahakala Center is set in the seaside village of Buljarica, Montenegro, between the mountains and the Adriatic Sea. Surrounded by earth, air, sun, and water, the location offers a peaceful environment for connection and renewal. The center sits on a steep hill among local homes, about a 15-minute walk from the beach, and features a shala with mountain and sea views, a plant-based kitchen, rooftop relaxation area with jacuzzi, outdoor bathtubs, outdoor lounge, and spa. Sustainability is central to Mahakala’s philosophy, with a no-waste kitchen, local organic farm sourcing, and mountain spring water.
OUR PLANT BASED CUISINE
The food at Mahakala is fresh, wholesome, homemade, and nourishing. Each buffet includes a variety of dishes, from freshly baked bread to salads prepared with homegrown vegetables. All meals are made in the home kitchen by local Montenegrin women. There are no complicated detox programs here, only nutritious food prepared with care. The menu is curated by Dr. Vesna Lemm to support a balanced vegan diet, with two daily homemade vegan buffets served at 9:30 and 17:00. Seasonal fruits, spring water, and herbal teas are available during the day, and coffee can be purchased at the coffee shop.
Dr. Vesna Lemm
Dr. Lemm
Price
€970.00