Sacred Mountain Retreat
YOGA | MEDITATION | NATURE CONNECTION
Meet the Oasis of your Soul in the desert of Fuerteventura.
10 - 17th of January 2025
What we offer:
Join us on a week-long Yoga Retreat nestled in the desert of Mountain Tindaya, the Sacred Mountain of Fuerteventura.
Held by three passionate and experienced facilitators in a unique location our retreat is an opportunity to strip back the excess of modern life and reconnect to the things that genuinely matter: radiant health, a sense of purpose, community, delicious food and lots of time in nature.
Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced practitioner our schedule has something to delight and challenge you in the best way possible. With daily Yoga, Meditation, nourishing food, rituals in nature, pilgrimages and plenty of rest this is an opportunity to nurture and reconnect to yourself, spend time with a like minded community and make memories to carry with you for a lifetime.
Have friends or loved one you wish to share this special time with? We offer special discounts for group bookings!
SAVE YOUR SPOT WITH JUST 30% DEPOSIT
SAVE YOUR SPOT WITH JUST 30% DEPOSIT
Our home for the week:
Only a short ride from the airport (FUE) Casa Lapaz is located in the quiet village of Tindaya, tucked away in the desert with views to the sea and the Sacred Mountain. The venue was designed by a lovely family who live on site with their three young children and farm animals.
With airy, green and cosy spaces this unique venue has all the comforts you need whilst remaining true to the essence of desert living with its raw elements and homely style.
The simplicity of the desert becomes the canvas for deep contemplation to find the Oasis within.
Sample of daily
schedule:
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Begin your day in silence and welcome the mind into a calm and grounded state with a guided meditation to welcome the day ahead.
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The morning Yoga sessions move and purify body and mind. Physical stimulation is perfectly balanced with Yogic philosophy to challenge and inspire you in the best way possible!
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Indulge the senses with an abundant, colourful and fresh breakfast buffet, prepared with love and local ingredients by our chef Vanessa.
Plenty of time after to chat, stroll, rest, read and simply be, you are on your holidays after all :) -
Arouse your energy without weighing yourself down with bountiful and delicious treats that satiate your hunger and leave you feeling light.
After lunch you can have a siesta or enjoy your free time however you like, on some days optional beach trips, workshops and hikes will be available.
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The evening Yoga sessions help you relax, restore the body and wind down the mind. With a calmer undertone this practice perfectly matches the lazy desert sunset...
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Option to stay around after Yoga and sing your heart out at our Kirtan, a beautiful opportunity to dive even deeper into the more devotional aspects of our Yoga practice.
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A feast for the senses Vanessa's dinners are pure culinary artistry. Feeding body & soul with quality ingredients, the perfect way to close our evening fulfilled in in every way.
Optional complimentary practices & activities:
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Kirtan is a devotional chanting practice done in a call and response style to praise and celebrate life, love, faith, family and all the mystical powers embroidered through existence. It can be ecstatic, emotional, blissful and joyful.
Come with an open heart and your heart will sing.
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Journalling is a way to consolidate everything as it appears during your time in the retreat.
Pen and paper in hand, our guided sessions are an opportunity to explore various topics from the privacy of your notebook and dive deeper into self-study.
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'Satsang' generally refers to a group of people coming together to openly explore life's eternal questions often under the guidance of a spiritual teacher.
Simply put this is a moment to contemplate topics in non judgemental conversations.
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Under the desert sky and led by a Fuerteventura resident, our Sound Bath is an orchestra of deep resonance promoting healing, rest and an unforgettable sound experience surrounded by nature.
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A closer embrace of our environment, this optional hike is an opportunity to experience a literal and metaphorical birds eye view of our stay in the desert.
For a thorough view on all our activities, accommodation, facilitators, cuisine and more click the button below to download our brochure.
Feed your soul:
We believe in the alchemy of food and the profound impact it has on our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
As the direct intermediary between human and spirit, food carries the essence of the earth and the energy of those who grow, prepare, and consume it.
Therefore, we approach food with great care and intention, ensuring that it is nourishing, fresh, and primarily vegetarian and vegan. Thanks to the beautiful garden on site, our menu will also feature some farm-to-table produce.
Breakfast: Awaken your senses with our buffet featuring the freshest local produce, cereals, bread, and a range of plant-based options.
Midday treat: creative, colourful and bountiful treats that will entice your taste buds and arouse your energy.
Dinner: is a celebration of quality ingredients and culinary artistry, served with love and passion, colour and fire, crafted to nourish your body and soul.
Who we are:
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Robbie Cully
Robbie has taught Yoga across Europe & India. He believes in Yoga's universal applicability and is dedicated to sharing its broader aspects with humility and insight. As a Yoga Teacher, Mobility Coach, Massage Therapist, and somatic practitioner, Robbie combines Eastern wisdom and Western science to bring clients to a state of serenity and calm.
Currently residing in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Robbie hosts regular retreats and offers specialized treatments with clients and groups.
Robbie says: 'In a world that is frantically growing, Yoga can be our anchor going forward. I am delighted to share this practice and walk this path with you.'
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Dani Hiro
Originally from Brazil, Dani has spent the last 11 years exploring Yoga in its various forms, all over the globe and under the guidance of esteemed teachers.
From her first teacher's living room to mass studios in Dublin city, paradise Shalas in Bali and traditional Ashrams in India her passion for spirituality, diversity and nature come together to offer meaningful and accessible Yoga to everybody.
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Vanessa Oltean
Vanessa is in her element in the kitchen. She is a self-thought chef with years of experience working on retreats in Spain, Portugal and back in her home, Ireland.
Her food creations take on a life of their own and are created with lots of love, passion and good energy. For her, taste is so much more than ingredients and food a sensory experience, eyes being first. Expect colourful, nourishing plates and if you like Indian food, you're in the right place.
Accommodation:
Aire - Sleeps 3x
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Our only upstairs apartment, this beautiful self-contained unit has 360 views to the sea and the Sacred Mountain, featuring a large private terrace with sun loungers! Aire houses up to three friends or soon to be friends :)
• Double room
• Single bed
• Private bathroom
• Private kitchen
• Large private terrace with 360 views to the sea and the Sacred Mountain
• Best sunsets!
• Sun loungers
• Towels & bedding included -
Double room for two people (couple or friends) - €1600 per person
Double room for one person - €2800
Single bed - booked
Aqua - Sleeps 2x
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Spacious self-contained unit perfect for a couple, two friends or a pampered one person stay, featuring a private terrace for your morning coffee!
• Double room with view of Sacred Mountain
• Private botanic bathroom
• Private kitchen
• Private terrace with mountain view!
• Sun loungers
• Towels & bedding included -
Apartment for two people (couple or friends) - €1700 per person
Apartment for one person - €2900
Tierra - Sleeps 3x
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Gorgeous self contained unit featuring a private terrace that houses up to three friends or soon to be friends :)
• Double room
• Single bed
• Private bathroom
• Private kitchen
• Private terrace with mountain view
• Outdoor seating area
• Towels & bedding included -
Double room for two people (couple or friends) - €1600 per person
Double room for one person - €2800
Single bed - booked
Volcano Teepee - Sleeps 2x
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Once in a lifetime experience to enjoy a wilder (but comfortable!) stay in the Teepee. Volcano is perfect for a solo stay or couple wishing to be closer to nature.
PS: Wilder but not too wild all Teepees have cosy beds, light and electricity.
• Double bed
• Desert style outdoor lounge area
• Shared bathroom & showers
• Shared kitchen
• Towels and bedding included -
Teepee for 2x people (double bed for couple or friends) - €1300 per person
Teepee for 1x person - €2100
Costa Teepee - Sleeps 2x
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Once in a lifetime experience to enjoy a wilder (but comfortable!) stay in the Teepee. Costa is perfect for a solo stay or couple wishing to be closer to nature.
PS: Wilder but not too wild all Teepees have cosy beds, light and electricity.• Double bed
• Desert style outdoor lounge area
• Shared bathroom & showers
• Shared kitchen
• Towels and bedding included -
Teepee for 2x people (double bed for couple or friends) - €1300 per person
Teepee for 1x person - €2100
Barranco Teepee - Sold Out
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Once in a lifetime experience to enjoy a wilder (but comfortable!) stay in the Teepee. Barranco accommodates up to three friends or soon to be friends!
PS: Wilder but not too wild all Teepees have cosy beds, light and electricity.• Double bed
• Single bed
• Desert style outdoor lounge area
• Shared bathroom & showers
• Shared kitchen
• Towels and bedding included -
Double bed - booked
Single bed - booked
Fuego Salon - Sold Out
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Great for one person or a couple, Fuego Salon is a simple and comfortable double room, with a shared bathroom and kitchen, and terrace overlooking the Teepee garden.
• Double bed
• Terrace overlooking the teepee garden
• Shared bathroom & showers
• Shared kitchen
• Towels and bedding included -
Booked
Frequently asked questions:
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All genders from all walks of life are welcome in our beautiful space!
Our team is a mix of Brazilian, Romanian and Irish heritages, we pride ourselves in our diversity and our retreat is no different!
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Nope! All our classes, workshops and activities are open level and delivered in an accessible way to make it suitable even if you've never taken a yoga class or participated in a retreat before. Come with an open mind and we promise you will leave with your cup overflowing.
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• 7x nights accommodation
• All meals, snacks, drinks and treats in the retreat
• Towels, bedsheets, etc
• 2x Daily 90 min Yoga + Pranayama classes
• Daily guided meditation
• All complimentary workshops, rituals and practices (journaling, breathwork, Yoga Nidra sessions and more)
• Group sound healing session
• Moonrise walk
• Beach trip -
• Your flights
• Transport to and from the centre
• Ostheopatic and massage treatments
• Food and drinks consumed outside the retreat
• Activities outside the retreat schedule you may wish to do in your own time -
Located in Tindaya, this town attracts tourists from all over to see it's stunning mountain which is littered with tales of witchcraft, prehistoric ancestors and local myths.
The town is a 15 minute car-ride from one of the island's most sought-after surfer towns, Lajares and from the airport, it takes only 35/40 minutes to get here through the laidback desert highway. -
• Yoga mat
• Comfortable clothes for Yoga, hiking, lounging
• Swimwear
• Toiletries
• Beach towel
• Flipflops and sneakers
A detailed list will be emailed to you prior to the retreat. -
To book your spot simply click on any of the 'book here' buttons and you will be redirected to our email. We will get back to you in 24hrs with the best options to suit your needs :)
Feel free to reach out to us on hello@therewildlife.com if you prefer. -
Individuals are required to pay a 30% non-refundable deposit at time of booking.
Remaining balance is due at your discretion anytime up to 60 days before the start date.
Cancellations made more than 60 days before retreat will be fully refunded minus the deposit.
Cancellations made 45 – 60 days before retreat start date will be issued with a 50% refund minus the deposit.
What is included:
• 7x Nights accommodation with everything you need (bedsheets, towels, etc)
• All meals, treats, drinks and snacks in the retreat
• 2x Daily 90 min Yoga + Pranayama classes
• Daily guided meditation
• All complimentary workshops, rituals and practices (journaling, breathwork, Yoga Nidra sessions and more)
• Group Sound Bath session
• Full Moon ritual
• Beach trip
• Mountain hike
• Transfer to the retreat venue on starting date
Not included:
• Your flights
• Transport to and from the centre
• Ostheopatic and massage treatments
• Food and drinks consumed outside the retreat
• Activities outside the retreat schedule you may wish to do in your own time
Cristine
“I am writing this over a month after returning home and what's struck me most is how much the practices and intentions I learnt on the retreat have continued to stay with me and improve my "real" life.
This isn't just a chance to do yoga in a sunny, beautiful villa (although it is that!): it's also a chance to really look inward, take stock of life, and move forward with clarity and purpose. I now feel calmer, more present, and much more aligned with how to live in accordance with my values.
Robbie and Vanessa are both incredibly warm, caring and special people, and they effortlessly cultivated an atmosphere of trust, sharing and growth. I came away from the week with a much clearer sense of what brings me contentment and fulfillment, and that is priceless.”
Alice O
Dani is just beautiful through and through.
She is so welcoming and inclusive to all and I always feel totally at ease in her presence. There is a real sense that her work is her passion and her truth. Every experience I’ve had with Dani is so authentic and heartfelt. I can’t commend her enough as a yoga teacher, menstrual mentor and guide and magical human being. Thank you Dani.
Meet our Sponsors:
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Nibbed Cacao
Born in Co. Galway by niece-aunt duo Anna & Lisa, Nibbed cacao is chocolate in its purest, healthiest form.
Single-origin, sustainably sourced cacao beans uniquely ground to a rich paste that makes the most luxurious and naturally energising cuppa.
Visit https://nibbedcacao.com/
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BeKind Industries
BeKind Industries is a wellness brand with a green heart based in Co. Wicklow
They bring the highest quality ingredients to craft temple-grade incense, Yoga mats, cotton tees and more using sustainable practices from start to finish.Visit https://bekindindustries.com/
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Skellig Soaps
Nestled in the Kerry mountains of Cahersiveen, Skellig Soaps is an Irish-Brazilian family business run by Alice and Adriano.
Handcrafted natural soaps, candles, balms, salts and more are made with love to indulge all senses.
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Solaris Tea
A family business based in Galway, Solaris Tea specializes in blending and preparing award-winning Whole-Leaf Organic Teas.
Passionate about sustainability and preserving the environment, all teas are Organic, with plastic-free and fully biodegradable packaging.
Pure from leaf to cup, free of flavourings and additives!
Visit www.solaristea.com to learn more.
