Yoga Retreat Girona

A yoga retreat in the heart of Catalonia

This week is designed as an invitation to live yoga more fully — steadily, sincerely, and over time. Set between Banyoles and Girona, the landscape offers a naturally restorative setting for a retreat into nature, where yoga, asana, meditation, and pranayama can unfold in a calm and supportive environment.

Your home for the week is Can Campolier, 1734, a striking 17th-century Catalonian homestead in Porqueres, close to the remarkable lake at Banyoles. Ancient stone walls surround an orange grove, while a swimming pool, sauna, and the golden light of the Costa Brava hinterland create a peaceful place to settle in.

The rhythm of the week is yours to shape. Between yoga sessions, you may choose to cycle quiet country roads on an e-bike, wander down to the medieval town, take a day trip to one of the nearby historic villages, or spend an unhurried afternoon in Girona. Everything is optional, so you can do as much or as little as you like.

This offers you

• 7 nights in a 17th-century Catalonian homestead
• Single, double, or twin rooms available
• Two yoga sessions daily — morning and evening
• Full board — brunch and supper each day
• Outdoor swimming pool and sauna on site
• Honesty bar for drinks and beverages
• Massages and treatments available to book on site
• All yoga mats, blocks and props provided
• Road, gravel and e-bikes available to hire on site
• An experienced teacher with nearly 30 years of practice

THE YOGA

The practice this week brings together elements of Ashtanga, Sivananda, and Iyengar yoga, evolving into a flowing, therapeutic exploration of the hatha yoga path. Expect vinyasa, precision of form, and a spirit of inquiry that reaches toward the heart of yoga’s teachings. The focus is on how to carry this experience into everyday life beyond the retreat. There are no gimmicks here — just the depth of yoga itself. Guests should have at least two years of consistent yoga practice. All mats, props, and equipment are provided, and sessions take place either in the beautiful Dutch barn or inside the main house, depending on the weather.

THE TEACHER

Emma Spencer-Goodier brings together language, stories, philosophy, and poetry in her classes. Her approach combines clarity and precision with strength and gentle ease. A senior Yoga Alliance teacher, yoga elder, and mentor, she shares yoga as a way to live more fully, simply, gratefully, and in deeper connection with the natural world. With nearly thirty years immersed in the ancient teachings of yoga, she teaches with integrity, joy, dedication, and devotion.

ACCOMMODATION

Can Campolier, 1734, lies in the quiet countryside of Porqueres, only minutes from Lake Banyoles. The property features ancient stone walls, a swimming pool, an orange grove, and the warm light of the Costa Brava hinterland. Each room has an en-suite or private bathroom, and guests also have access to a sauna, bedroom safes, hairdryers, Wi-Fi throughout, and locally produced toiletries. Massages can be booked on site. Check-in is from 2pm on Saturday, with check-out by 10am the following Saturday. If you arrive early, you are welcome to leave your luggage and explore.

THE FOOD

Catalan cuisine is a highlight of the week: local, seasonal, and generous. Expect hearty brunches, three-course evening meals, and afternoon tea with homemade cake. One evening includes a meal out locally. The menu reflects the surrounding landscape, with sun-ripened vegetables, olive oil, fragrant herbs, and the simplicity of honest Catalan cooking. Most dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. Drinks are available from the honesty bar, and beverages with meals are purchased separately.

EXPLORING THE AREA

October is a lovely time to be here, with warm sunshine and daytime temperatures typically in the low-to-mid 20s. There is no fixed agenda, and all activities are optional.

• Hire a road, gravel, or electric bike and explore the quiet roads and trails at your own pace
• Walk to Banyoles, with its weekend market, lakeside cafés, and peaceful squares
• Swim or paddleboard on Lake Banyoles, one of Catalonia’s most beautiful natural lakes
• Take short excursions to medieval villages and historic towns in the Catalan countryside
• Spend half a day or more in Girona, with its ancient walls, cathedral, and colourful houses by the river
• Rest, read, swim, and allow the week to unfold gently

TRAVEL ADVICE

Girona-Costa Brava Airport is the closest option, about 35 minutes from Can Campolier. Shared taxi transfers can be arranged at around €60 split between guests. You can also fly into Barcelona El Prat, take a direct train to Girona, and continue by TEISA E1 bus via Banyoles. If driving, head for Porqueres near Banyoles; secure parking is available on site. The designated arrival day is Saturday, 10th October 2026.

PRICES

10 – 17 October 2026

from

£[PRICE]

per person, full board

Booking can be secured with a £300 non-returnable deposit

For yoga tuition, accommodation, brunch and supper each day