Huzur Vadisi, Turkey
I have been running retreats at Huzur Vadisi almost every year for 27 years, and many of my students return again and again to experience the peace and beauty of this wonderful Mediterranean mountain and sea location. Set within olive and fig trees in its own 'peaceful valley’ (trans. Huzur Vadisi) the facilities and delicious food offered by this yoga retreat centre are quintessential Turkey. Very comfortable yurts with proper beds, electricity, wooden floors, fans and night sky views are our specially designed single, double, twin or triple accommodation. There is a lovely stone swimming pool, many shaded hammocks between the trees, and endless walking in all directions.
Please be aware that this 2023 retreat will, sadly, be my very last retreat at Huzur Vadisi as I intend to reduce my air travel into the future. This final retreat at Huzur Vadisi will be very special to me and I wish to celebrate my long-term relationship with this special venue with all who attend.
The 19-26 June 2023 retreat is Monday to Monday
Price for the week retreat
€1195 IN TWIN SHARE ACCOMMODATION
€1485 IN SINGLE ACCOMMODATION
For persons coming to the Huzur Vadisi yoga retreats by themselves you are welcome to share a yurt with another solo guest (shared rate), or request a single yurt or safari tent. Those coming with friends you have options of twin or triple share rate. Triple share is at the same shared rate as twin share and is only available if there are two other persons requesting triple share.
There is also one recently built en-suite double-bedded yurt with an additional supplement of £100 whether single or double.
PRICES INCLUDE
Accommodation in twin, triple or single basis in beautiful yurts (singles subject to availability), full board (mainly vegetarian), all yoga tuition.
The price does not include flights, airport transfers, insurance or full-day boat trip.
PAYMENT TERMS
A non-refundable deposit of 50% is required on booking to secure your place, subject to availability. Balance of payment in full is required 6 weeks before the start of the holiday. You will not be sent a reminder, so please put the 6 week deadline for the balance of payment in your diary. It is also possible to pay in full at the time of booking.
Payment is in euros and can be made via the website payment portal or by direct bank transfer. We will send you our bank details for a bank transfer if requested. Please note that payment for my retreats at Huzur Vadisi are no longer administered by Huzur Vadisi Retreats.
Travel
There are many flights that go direct from to Dalaman, otherwise you can connect via Istanbul & other regional airports. Flight costs vary depending on the time of booking. Easy Jet & BA are the main airlines that fly from the UK.
Huzur Vadisi can arrange a pick up from the airport which is likely to cost you around £45. It will be less if we can arrange for you to be met at the same time as other guests. Do please liaise with the Huzur Vadisi office when you book you flights.
Insurance
It is a condition of this vacation that each person has personal travel insurance appropriate to activity and fitness centred holidays.
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“It was my great pleasure (and privilege) to attend my first ever yoga retreat at Huzur Vadisi, so I feel rather that I owe everyone involved in making my week so special a hearty “thank you”! As a newcomer to yoga I was more than a little apprehensive in advance of arriving, so I was incredibly relieved (and very grateful for the expert management of the programme by Simon) that I was able to keep up without, I hope, spoiling the practice of the other, more experienced, attendees. All in all, I found it a revelatory week, which I hope will launch an ongoing personal practice. I will be back!! ”
“My yoga holiday with Simon Low at the beautiful Huzur Vadisi was one of the most fun and relaxing holidays of my life. When I arrived in Turkey, I was stressed and uptight after months of working without a break, but my week with Simon completely turned it around. Friends commented on what a different person I came back as. Most importantly, I had such a marvellous time at the retreat, met the most wonderful people and laughed harder than I’d laughed for months and months. I will be back!!! ”
Other Info +
Venue
Set among fig and olive groves Huzur Vadisi is in the region of South West Turkey known as Lycia. The aptly named Huzur Vadisi or ‘peaceful valley’, is situated in a secluded mountain region a few miles away from the beautiful & unspoiled Mediterranean coastline and local marina town of Gocek. The centre is based around the original restored farmhouse. There are hammocks hanging enticingly between the trees, a beautiful natural stone swimming pool and a traditional wooden ‘kosk’ or tree/summerhouse, which is a favourite place for siestas and evening gatherings. Huzur Vadisi offers stunning scenery, clear night skies, great walking in the pine forest to spectacular view points and exceptionally warm hospitality in a very peaceful environment.
Schedule
Included in the holiday is a full day boat trip around the beautiful bay of Fethiye, anchoring in quiet coves for lunch, tea and swimming. (Usually on Thursday or Friday.) There will be one free afternoon and one free morning during the week. The local village of Gocek which is only a twenty minute taxi ride away has a pretty marina with shops, little bars and restaurants, providing all amenities. Massage treatments are available throughout your stay. Payments are made directly to your therapist.
Classes
Yoga classes take place in the mornings and late afternoon in the beautiful yoga shala, where often the only sound to be heard is a shepherd’s flute or the tinkling of goat bells in the surrounding hills.
Catering
Meals are delicious and in the style of Turkish village cooking, using fresh local produce, mainly vegetarian, and occasionally fresh local fish. Many guests say it is worth going for the food alone!
“Many people here are repeaters, but my niggling fear that yoga trips attract neurotic middle-aged women or diehard hippies soon subsides when I meet the other guests. There are two couples, a guy on his own, a mother and son, and a girl who’s not done yoga before but fancies a spot of rest and relaxation. Our mornings start with the chime of Tibetan cymbals heralding the first class. The yoga sala is a beautiful wooden structure, covered with vines. It’s very atmospheric with dappled sunlight falling on the floor and the call to prayer from mosques in neighbouring villages echoing around the mountains. With all the fresh air, good food and yoga I’m feeling fantastically healthy. Something about the tranquillity of Huzur Vadisi gets under your skin.”
