You don't need a packed schedule to come home feeling rested. The Four-Day Rest & Reset Yoga, Brunch & Wellness Holiday in Rovinj suits you if you want a slow, gentle break built around daily yoga, meditation and good food, with plenty of free time. It works well whether you're coming on your own or as a couple: the 3-Night Rest & Reset Package costs 405 EUR in a private single en-suite room, or 600 EUR for two people sharing a private couple's room.

Your retreat is run by Marin and Natali, a couple who met through their shared love of yoga and the Five Elements wisdom. Each day includes a morning yoga class in the outdoor yoga garden, or in the indoor shala if the weather is cool or rainy, led by Natali or a guest teacher. Daily meditation classes, with optional guided meditation or pranayama sessions, complete the practice. If you're new to yoga or have any injuries or health concerns, it's worth contacting Marin and Natali before you book.

Their family-run retreat house has welcomed travellers since 1989. In recent years they've added a dedicated yoga shala, an outdoor yoga garden, a 'meditation tree' spot and a small private spa area. The house has just six cosy, hand-crafted rooms, so the atmosphere stays intimate and personal. It sits in a quiet garden with a chill-out zone under an oak tree, an outdoor kitchen and dining area, and a library for slower afternoons. The couple's warmth is the heart of the place. Their two cats, Mali and Budo, and a handful of turtles add to the homey, lived-in feel. The local market is 200m away, and Rovinj's old town and the Adriatic are close enough to explore on foot or by bike.

You'll arrive from 16:00 on your first day and meet your hosts over ayurvedic tea, perhaps followed by a gentle evening walk to the beach or old town. From then on, your mornings begin with yoga at 07:30, followed at 09:00 by a generous homemade vegetarian brunch served family style. Expect homemade breads, local cheeses, seasonal vegetables, fresh salads and fruit, with eggs if you like and vegan and gluten-free options always available. After that, the day is yours. You might relax in the spa, borrow a bicycle, swim in the Adriatic or wander the old town. You could also arrange a trip into the Istrian countryside with your hosts. In the evenings, they'll point you to their favourite konobas and restaurants for fish and Mediterranean dishes. On your final morning, there's one last yoga session and brunch before check-out at 11:00.

Your stay includes three nights in a cosy hand-crafted room, daily yoga and meditation classes, and daily vegetarian brunches. You'll also have access to the private spa with its jacuzzi, infrared sauna, chromotherapy, aromatherapy and massage chair. Bicycles, filtered water, ayurvedic tea, organic coffee, Wi-Fi and parking are all free. Lunch, dinner, flights, travel insurance, visa fees, extra treatments such as a 60-minute massage, and extra nights are not included. Airport transfers can be arranged for approximately €70.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation in a cosy hand-crafted room - Daily yoga classes in the garden or indoor shala - Daily meditation classes - Generous homemade vegetarian brunches (vegan and GF options) - Access to private spa area: jacuzzi, infrared sauna, chromotherapy, aromatherapy, massage chair - Free use of bicycles - Filtered water, ayurvedic tea, and organic coffee - Free parking - Wi-Fi connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers (can be arranged for approx. €70) - Flights and travel insurance - Lunch and dinner - Additional treatments (e.g., 60-min massage) - Extra nights (available at a supplement) - Visa fees