Slovak Paradise Yoga & Hiking Retreat: 5 Nights in a Log Cabin with Daily Hatha

The week starts on Tuesday 26th May 2026, meeting at Krakow airport for a group transfer at roughly 2pm. The drive to Hrabušice takes about two and a half hours and is included in the price. Once you arrive there's a meet and greet, evening yoga, dinner and time in the wellness area. Dinners are included on day 1, day 3 and day 5; breakfast is included every morning, and lunches plus dinners on days 2 and 4 are up to you.

Day 2 is the big one: a morning yoga class, breakfast, then an optional hike to Jamske Lake in the Tatra Mountains — about three hours with 305 metres of elevation gain, and shorter if the group prefers. There's an option to take the cable car afterwards. You're back for evening yoga and dinner out. Day 3 swaps mountains for water: optional punting in Pieniny National Park, followed by a walk back to the village through the park, roughly two hours on foot. Evening yoga and dinner at the ranch follow.

Day 4 is a free day. Options include a tour of Spis Castle and the town of Levoca, or thermal baths and wellness in Poprad. Evening yoga, then dinner out in town. Day 5 offers a local three-hour hike in Slovak Paradise National Park with only 120 metres of climbing, or you can hire electric bikes and ride to a nearby lake instead. The last evening finishes with dinner in Poprad.

On day 6 there may be a final morning yoga session if time allows before departure and the return transfer to Krakow. Throughout the week Julie teaches one or two classes a day and hopes to fit in one evening relaxation class. Yoga mats are provided — bring a lightweight travel mat to put on top if you prefer, plus your own blocks and belts if you use them, though the classes aren't planned around equipment. Walking is tailored to the group's ability; Julie describes herself as not a great walker and plans to join the walks herself, which gives you a fair idea of the pace.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation at Ranch Podlesok, a traditional Slovak log cabin in Slovak Paradise National Park - Breakfast on each day - Dinner on day 1, day 3 and day 5 - Unlimited on-site wellness and spa entry (2 jacuzzis, saunas) - Daily yoga sessions with Julie Potter - Guided walks and hikes with a private tour guide, adapted to the group - Punting with a guide and transfers on day 3 (or an alternative activity) - Krakow airport transfers at the agreed time - All local transfers - Yoga mats for use during classes - Towels, toiletries, shower gel, shampoo and hairdryer in each room - Detailed brochure of local restaurants and bars

What's not included

- Flights - All lunches - Dinners on day 2 and day 4 - Leisure day activities (e.g. Spis Castle and Levoca tour, thermal baths) - Electric bike hire - Cable car rides - Travel insurance - Personal expenses and spending money - Private transfers if you arrive outside the agreed group times