Luul Retreats - Europe
Greece, ITALY, SPAIN and Portugal
Soul-reviving yoga, barre and Pilates retreats for busy women in luxe locations
Luul Retreats is the creation of former city lawyer turned vinyasa and yin yoga teacher Stephanie Howard, whose passion for supporting other women to reset and restore is the driving force behind her wellness breaks. Her Europe retreats run in Olhão and the Alentejo region of Portugal, on Paros and Zakynthos in the Greek islands, near the beach in Puglia in Italy and Ibiza, near the stunning villages of Santanyi in Mallorca and Alaior in Menorca. Each retreat is curated to feel like a complete sensory experience that will help you get back to your most calm, creative and authentic self. Expect yoga flows, yoga with Pilates or barre, dedicated Pilates retreats, dreamy massages, opportunities to try new things, and the kind of food that becomes a lasting memory.
OUR REVIEWER EMINE KALI RUSHTON SAYS:
‘I felt as though every thread of my being had been plucked and stretched… I felt vital, strong, liquid. Nourished too – as much by the yoga, teaching and setting, as by the food, which was a delicious highlight’
Queen of Retreats says:
‘Billed as 'not your average ashram', the vibe is fun and friendly - you're welcome to relax with a glass of wine or a margarita. Stephanie sets the tone from the beginning. She’s chatty, funny, curious, laid-back and honest, teaching a light-hearted yet strong flow with funky playlists, and plenty of hands-on adjustments’
GREECE
Barefoot Yoga and Pilates Retreat, Paros, Greece
Feel sun-kissed, salty and rejuvenated with teachers Stephanie Howard (yoga) and Nikki Urwin (Pilates) on this eco retreat, a stone’s throw from the beach. Enjoy mornings of energising Pilates and vinyasa flow and restful evenings with mindful Pilates, yin and massage in a nature-soaked shala.
Bike, swim, hike, windsurf, explore beautiful Noussa’s cafes and shops, or just relax on the beach or with a massage. Sleep well in chic, minimalist single to triple en-suite bedrooms. Expect delicious vegetarian meals.
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Yoga Retreat, Zakynthos, Greece
Rejuvenating yoga retreat at a luxury villa with gorgeous infinity pool, near beautiful beaches. Enjoy energising morning yoga and restorative evening yoga with massage in a beautiful outdoor space with incredible sea views.
Explore local shops and cafes, swim in the sea, hike in the hills, take a boat trip to caves and deserted beaches or indulge in a massage and laze by the pool. Sleep in spacious twins with ensuite walk in shower rooms or double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. Enjoy nourishing vegetarian meals.
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ITALY
Pilates Retreat, Puglia, Italy
Rejuvenating Pilates retreat at a beautifully renovated masseria, near Lecce, 15 minutes’ drive from the sea. Enjoy energising mornings and relaxing evening sessions with massage in beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces.
Swim in the sea, explore the Puglian countryside, discover Lecce’s local shops, cafes and stunning architecture, grab a mojito and head for the pool, or get a massage. Sleep in spacious twin en-suite bedrooms with large terraces and country views. Enjoy vegetarian meals and fresh seafood.
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PORTUGAL
Farm-Stay Yoga Retreat, Alentejo, Portugal
Unplug and unwind on this rejuvenating retreat at a stunning coastal farm-stay. Enjoy energising morning vinyasa, and relaxing evenings with restorative yin in a terracotta-tiled studio.
Bike, surf, swim, hike, dip in the lake, or grab a hammock for the ultimate chilled afternoon. Gorgeous double and triple bedrooms in muted colours are en-suite or have shared bathrooms. Expect hearty home-grown food, a wood-fired pizza party and an outdoor movie night.
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Yoga Retreat, Olhão, Portugal
Relax and restore at Casa Rosa, a chic riad-inspired boutique hotel village break near Faro, walking distance from the sea. Enjoy rooftop yoga with energising morning vinyasa and restorative evening yin.
Bike, swim, hike, island hop on a speedboat or explore a nearby national park, the village’s cobblestone streets, markets and coffee shops, or grab a mojito and head for the courtyard pool. Sleep in pretty-in-pink single, double and twin en-suite bedrooms with village views. Expect vegetarian meals and fresh seafood.
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Yoga and Barre Retreat, Olhão, Portugal
Relax and restore at Casa Fuzetta, a chic villa with fabulous rooftop pool near Faro, walking distance from the sea. Enjoy morning barre and evening yin and massage classes on the rooftop.
Swim or sip cocktails by the pool, hike the nearby national park, explore the village’s cobblestone streets, markets and coffee shops. Sleep in double and twin en-suite bedrooms with village views. Expect vegetarian meals and fresh seafood.
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SPAIN
Weekend Yoga Retreat, Ibiza, Spain
Rejuvenating yoga retreat at a boho-cool small boutique hotel with pool, just a three-minute walk from Santa Eulalia des Riu’s seafront promenade, beautiful beaches, shops and cafes. Enjoy energising mornings and relaxing evening sessions with massage in beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces.
Swim in the sea, explore the island shops and cafes, grab a mojito and head for the pool, or indulge in a facial or massage. Sleep in twin bedrooms with en-suite and shared bathrooms or solo occupancy en-suite bedrooms. Enjoy seasonal vegetarian meals and fresh seafood.
OCtober 2024: Stephanie Howard (VINYASA FLOW, YIN)
Weekend Yoga Retreat, Mallorca, Spain
Unplug and unwind on this rejuvenating retreat at a luxury boutique hotel in Santanyi, close to gorgeous beaches and the shops. Enjoy energising morning vinyasa, and relaxing evenings with restorative yin in beautiful indoor and outdoor yoga shalas.
Swim, walk, explore the local village shops, indulge in a massage or grab a passion fruit mojito by the pool. Expect harmonious single and twin bedrooms fusing modern elegance and traditional charm with en-suite bathrooms. Delicious vegetarian meals.
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Weekend Yoga Retreat at Menorca, Spain
Rejuvenating yoga retreat at a luxury finca boutique hotel with gorgeous pool near pretty Alaior, 15 minutes’ drive from beautiful beaches and secret coves. Enjoy energising mornings and relaxing evening sessions with massage in beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces.
Swim in the sea, discover pretty Alaior’s village square, shops and cafes, grab a mojito and head for the pool, or indulge in a massage under a palm tree. Sleep in spacious twin or solo occupancy en-suite bedrooms. Enjoy vegetarian meals and fresh seafood.
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Luul Retreats
Founded by Stephanie Howard, a former city lawyer turned vinyasa and yin yoga teacher, Luul retreats are for women to press pause on their busy routines and prioritise themselves, emerging vibrant and energised. They run in the Cotswolds and Kent in England and across Europe, in Olhão and the Alentejo region of Portugal, on Paros and Zakynthos in the Greek islands, in Puglia, Italy, and in Spain - in the south of Ibiza, Alaior in Menorca, and near the stunning village of Santanyi in Mallorca. These breaks feature restorative vinyasa yoga sometimes paired with Pilates or barre, nourishing food, deeply relaxing massages and optional activities, such as wild swimming, surfing and island-hopping.