OEK Yoga Retreats
Finca el Encanto, Casares. España.
Boutique Eco Retreat
The Valley Room
OUR RETREAT HOME
Finca El Encanto is a boutique eco-retreat set in a secluded valley near the white village of Casares with far reaching views to Gibraltar and across to Morocco. The owners, Michaela & George, have poured their hearts into this modern yet rustic experience.
Michaela is a key mentor of mine. When she was learning to be a Yoga teacher, 14 year old me and my mum were her guinea pigs. We then continued to take her class and after one evening she mentioned to me that she thought I’d make a good Yoga teacher, the seed was planted!
Set on its own hillside with 30,000 sqm of cork trees and pines to explore, Finca El Encanto is the ideal place to relax and reconnect with nature and oneself. In addition to exploring magical corners on the land, there is a pool, outdoor teak Yoga Shala, luxurious outdoor showers and plenty of spaces to chill.
The Garden Room
The Garden Room
What’s included?
Every activity is optional.
Not included: flights, travel insurance, transfers & massage treatments (available to book on request)
A total Yoga immersion.
The Yoga
DIVE DEEPER INTO YOUR PRACTICE
The Yoga classes during Escape to Andalucía are led by your host, Olivia Hazlitt. Olivia is an experienced 585hrs Yoga teacher specialising in Mandala, Vinyasa, Yin and Yoga for Athletes.
This retreat will immerse you totally in the practice of Yoga as a tool for self inquiry. We will hold morning meditation, twice daily 2hr Yoga practices and afternoon workshops.
Broadly speaking our morning classes will be Vinyasa Flow/Power/Mandala and our evening classes will be Yin/Yoga Nidra.
The classes are all levels yet we recommend this retreat for those who have some experience of Yoga. If you would like to chat further on whether this retreat would suit you, don’t hesitate to contact Olivia.
Booking info.
Rooms & Pricing
Main House
a) The Valley Room – £1300 per person (based on two sharing)
SOLD OUT
This spacious twin or double room has dual aspect views of both the valley and the pool. The stunning ensuite bathroom features a freestanding bath with an overhead rain shower. Located on the quiet first floor, this air conditioned oasis ensures you privacy and peace during the retreat.
Best for: two friends or couple looking for a luxury experience.
Main House
b) The Garden Room – £1300 per person (based on two sharing)
SOLD OUT
This ensuite room features a large double bed with doors directly out onto the terrace. As well as air conditioning the windows are fitted with integral blinds to ensure privacy, temperature control and blackout. The generous sized en-suite has a large walk-in shower.
Best for: couple or great mates (willing to share a bed) looking for a luxury experience.
The Casita
The Casita is the original house of the finca, renovated and modernised to the same standard as the main house. It’s nestled close to the Yoga Shala, it has open views down the valley. This self-contained Casita has an open plan kitchen and living area on the ground floor, and on the lower ground floor, has two bedrooms with a shared shower room.
a) Twin Room – £1150 per person (based on two sharing)
ONE SPACE LEFT
This spacious twin room has a door directly onto the terrace and shares a bathroom with the other Casita room.
Best for: a solo yogi happy to share a room.
b) Double Room
£1050/£1750 per person (based on two sharing/private rate)
This room has a small double bed and has a door directly onto the terrace and shares a bathroom with the other Casita room.
Best for: couple/great mates (willing to share a bed) or a solo yogi looking for a private room.
The Yurts
a+b) Olive & Fig – £1250 per person (based on two sharing)
These yurts have sprung beds, comfortable mattresses, quality bedlinen, and electricity. It is the perfect option to total take in the magic of the finca but still get a great night’s sleep. You have close access to the shared loos & the incredible outdoor showers.
The beds can be set up as twins or doubles.
Best for: yogis looking for a special, immersive experience in nature.
GETTING THERE
Check in: 3pm onwards Wednesday 5th June
Check out: 11am Sunday 9th June
The closest airports to Finca el Encanto are Malaga (60 mins) & Gibraltar (50 mins). There is a bus from Malaga to Estepona (our nearest town) that costs approx. €10 and we can pick you up or you can organise a transfer directly from the airport. Olivia can put you in contact with other retreaters if you’re on the same flight to share the cost of a transfer. There is ample parking at the Finca if you wish to hire a car to explore.
A note from Olivia
Hosting a retreat has been a dream of mine ever since I became a yoga teacher over four years ago, with every post class chat and hours spent with you all it always leaves me craving more. We’ll have heaps of time to go into detail, open up the dialogue and learn tools for life.
I can’t wait to immerse into the world of Yoga with a group of like-minded people in this magical space.
If you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to email me: yoga@oliviaemilykate.com.
