FAQ
FAQ's - Your most frequently asked questions and answers can be found below. Please take time to read through 🙂
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- Swimwear,
- sunhat,
- sunglasses,
- suntan lotion,
- toiletries,
- mosquito repellant for dusk. (We don’t have a lot of mosquitos, but it varies from year to year. So it’s a good idea if you’re the sort of person who attracts them)
- Comfortable clothes for your yoga classes, allowing you to relax and move freely (so no tight waistbands!)
- Long sleeves/long trousers for the evening where necessary. For earlier and later in the season you may feel more comfortable with a fleece top or similar.
- When we go for an evening meal in Varna, you may want something a little more smart/dressy, although this isn’t essential.
- Flip flops and suitable shoes if you wish to go walking or exploring.
- Passport/I.D. card,
- Travel insurance documents.
- European health card (EHIC)
- Driving licence if you plan to hire a car
- Money for meals out (see info below)
We’re 25 minutes (28kms)from Varna city centre, 35 minutes minutes from the airport and around 30 mins from the black sea coast and many beaches. The tourist beaches of Golden Sands and Obzor are around 45 minutes away. Sunny beach is around 1.5hrs with Bourgas Airport 1.5-2hrs. Dave, our driver is available for transfers and trips.
Yes, many guests do this. Please let us know beforehand if you’d like us to provide a pool/beach towel. We have facilities to do some laundry.
We operate our retreats during the summer tourist season, so expect your week to be full of sunshine and warmth. The early months of May to June and after the middle of August will be a little cooler than the height of the season. Click HERE to check current temperatures and the month ahead
Allow around £5/6 Euro for lunch and £12/13 Euro for an evening meal.
(As of Summer 2020)
Yes, we have a good supply of clean mats. For individual needs we also have some blocks, belts and blankets available. With the Pandemic, you’re also welcome to bring your own.
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Yes, some guests (and us!) like to have a glass of Bulgarian wine or beer with our evening meal. You can have whatever you like and just tot it up at the end of your stay. Prices are also very cheap and you can settle your bill in Bulgarian Leva, GB Pounds or Euros.
Yes, we are not super strict and it’s important to us that you feel at home here, so if you fancy an alcoholic drink, then you can have one! Some guests drink alcohol whilst others prefer not to.
We don’t serve any red meat. Only chicken and fish are available onsite and if they are being prepared, rest assured that they are kept completley separate to veggie dishes. Please note that some retreats may be totally vegetarian as it will depend on each group of guests. In this case, if you are really missing meat, you can always eat this when dining out.
You will be given the opportunity to register your interest on your questionnaire, then we generally book you in after arrival. If there is high demand during your retreat week, we may try to schedule appointments beforehand. All therapies will be offered on a first come first served basis.
Yes, we have a washing machine and also a bowl if you prefer to wash a few things through yourself and hang them on the line. We can supply you with washing powder and fabric conditioner too – all we ask it that you cover the cost.
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