Georgian Yoga/Adventure Retreat
Georgian Yoga/Adventure Retreat
Come join us for daily movement through yoga,hiking and other activities. Where you can let go of your daily troubles and stresses. You will be guided through daily yoga and meditation sessions and get to eat amazing local Georgian cuisine much of which is made from scratch. You will get to experience the best of Georgia as this retreat will take you from the beautiful Machakhela National Park in the Adjara region with a rich culture. Here you will experience traditional cultural festivals, Georgian cuisine and excursions to the surrounding area including to Prometheus caves and Gonio Fortress to go along with plenty of home made wine and cha cha. From there the retreat will take you to the Sventi region in The Caucasus Mountain Range to the majestic town of Mestia where you will get to experience a truly unique and almost unchanged culture and go on truly epic hikes in the Caucasus Mountains. If you are in need to just let go and clear your mind while experiencing an amazing adventure and culture this retreat is for you.
What’s Included
Airport pickup
2 large meals a day of high quality authentic Georgian cuisine + snacks, coffee, tea, wine and cha cha
5 nights Lodging in Machakhela National Park, 1 night lodging in Kutaisi and 3 nights lodging in Mestia.
Transportation from Machakhela National Park to Mestia and back
Daily vinyasa and restorative yoga sessions
Daily guided meditation sessions
Tarot readings if interested
Excursions guided by an active archaeologist in Georgia.
Free consultation and help with reservations for travel plans and other sites to see if staying in Georgia longer than the retreat.
What’s Not Included:
Airfare
travel insurances
airport drop off
yoga mat
Georgian Yoga/Adventure Retreat
Come join us for daily movement through yoga,hiking and other activities. Where you can let go of your daily troubles and stresses. You will be guided through daily yoga and meditation sessions and get to eat amazing local Georgian cuisine much of which is made from scratch. You will get to experience the best of Georgia as this retreat will take you from the beautiful Machakhela National Park in the Adjara region with a rich culture. Here you will experience traditional cultural festivals, Georgian cuisine and excursions to the surrounding area including to Prometheus caves and Gonio Fortress to go along with plenty of home made wine and cha cha. From there the retreat will take you to the Sventi region in The Caucasus Mountain Range to the majestic town of Mestia where you will get to experience a truly unique and almost unchanged culture and go on truly epic hikes in the Caucasus Mountains. If you are in need to just let go and clear your mind while experiencing an amazing adventure and culture this retreat is for you.
What’s Included
Airport pickup
2 large meals a day of high quality authentic Georgian cuisine + snacks, coffee, tea, wine and cha cha
5 nights Lodging in Machakhela National Park, 1 night lodging in Kutaisi and 3 nights lodging in Mestia.
Transportation from Machakhela National Park to Mestia and back
Daily vinyasa and restorative yoga sessions
Daily guided meditation sessions
Tarot readings if interested
Excursions guided by an active archaeologist in Georgia.
Free consultation and help with reservations for travel plans and other sites to see if staying in Georgia longer than the retreat.
What’s Not Included:
Airfare
travel insurances
airport drop off
yoga mat
Itinerary
Machakhela to Mestia
Wednesday 8/02/23
Airport pick-up
17:00 Light yoga (stretch/restorative)
19:00 Dinner
Thursday 8/03
Day #1
6:30-6:45 meditation
7:00-8:00 yoga fun flow
8:30-9:30 Breakfast
10:00-15:00 depart to excursion: Machakhela National Park
*Look out + Gvara Fortress, Arch bridge (optional zipline + swimming + snacks), wine and cheese tasting
15:00-16:00 nature walk to historic wine press
16:00-17:30 free time
17:30-18:30 Evening restorative yoga
19:00 Dinner
Friday 8/04
Day #2
6:30-6:45 meditation
7:00-8:00 yoga fun flow
8:30-9:30 Breakfast
10:00-16:00 depart to excursion: tour of Gonio Fortress, look out at Cross, Batumi (optional walking tour, boardwalk, beach)
16:00-17:30 free time
17:30-18:30 evening restorative yoga
19:00 Dinner
Saturday 8/05
Day #3
6:30-6:45 meditation
7:00-7:45 yoga fun flow
8:00-8:30 Breakfast
9:00-17:00 depart to excursion: Shuamtoba Folk Festival
19:00 Dinner
Sunday 8/06
Day #4
6:30-6:45 meditation
7:00-8:00 yoga fun flow
8:30-9:30 Breakfast
10:00-16:00 depart to excursion: Batumi Botanical Garden + time on the Black Sea beach (stop for snacks)
17:30-16:30 evening restorative
19:00 dinner
**pack for Kutaisi and Mestia**
Monday 8/07
Day #5
**leaving for Kutaisi**
6:30-6:45 meditation
7:00-8:00 yoga fun flow
8:30-9:00 breakfast
9:30 depart to excursion: Petra Fortress, Prometheus Caves, arrive in Kutaisi for the evening
17:00 Dinner
Tuesday 8/08
Day #6
**leaving to Mestia**
6:30-6:45 meditation
7:00-8:00 yoga fun flow
8:30-9:00 breakfast
9:30 depart to Mestia with a stop at Lake Lomina
Free time to explore Mestia
Evening yogadinner
Wednesday 8/09
Day #7
6:30-6:45 meditation
7:00-8:00 yoga fun flow
8:30-9:00 breakfast
10:00 Hike to Zhabesi
Restorative yoga
Dinner
Thursday 8/10
Day #8
6:30-6:45 meditation
7:00-8:00 yoga fun flow
8:30-9:00 breakfast
Hike to Chalaadi Glacier
Restorative yoga
Dinner
Friday 8/11
Day #9
6:30-6:45 meditation
8:30-9:30 breakfast
10:00 **departure**
Optional airport drop off in Batumi