Women's Yoga & Detox Wellness Retreat in the Croatian Hills

This is an introspective retreat, not a busy itinerary. From the moment you arrive on a Sunday afternoon (check-in is from 3pm), the design is about removing noise. Tosca's approach is grounded in what she calls 'Tao Tantra for Women' — but in practice, this shows up as clear, supportive yoga instruction, frank and warm 1:1 coaching conversations, and guided practices like yoga nidra, meditations, and breathwork that she adapts to each woman's level. You don't need to be advanced at anything; many guests arrive as complete beginners to meditation. There is no rigid plan; Tosca chooses what the group needs each day.

A typical day means a long, unhurried morning practice, followed by a substantial brunch. Afternoons are largely unstructured — a rarity on retreats — for journaling, hiking the trails from the property, or lying under the trees in the garden. There will be a meditation or pranayama session, and at some point in the week, a detox cooking class where you'll learn how to make some of the dishes you're eating. The 'Art of Letting Go' workshop and guided journaling sessions happen at a natural moment in the group's process.

You'll be looked after by Tosca throughout. A feminine empowerment and embodiment coach, she's been teaching yoga for years and holds deep grounding in meditation and personality development coaching. Tosca also runs a masseuse, Reina, whose energy massages come highly recommended by past guests as the single most profound part of their stay. These treatments can be booked as an upgrade or simply added when you get in touch.

A note on booking: this is the retreat for you if you want a restorative, reflective week with fewer programmed hours. If you’d rather a busier retreat with more workshops and activities on feminine embodiment, you'd be happier with one of Tosca’s other offerings. This one is about the retreat itself — the yoga, the detox, the space — set in a stunning corner of Istria.

What's included

- 5 nights' accommodation in a private room at an eco finca near Opatija - Delicious Ayurvedic light brunch and dinner (detox food) - Daily yoga classes (Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin) - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama (breathwork) classes - Yoga mats and props - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Hike with calm and meditative elements - Yoga Nidra session - Journaling sessions (with a designed journal to take home) - The Art of Letting Go workshop - Detox cooking class - Welcome self-love package and gifts - Pre and post-retreat support from the team - Free parking - Luggage storage

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Flights - Additional activities not listed in the itinerary - Additional treatments (e.g., massage) - Extra nights or days with food (available upon request)