Spring To Mind

2 Nights Cozy Winter Yoga Holiday Retreat in Gelderland, The Netherlands

Join us in December 2022, with prices from €325

The retreat takes place in a lovely refurbished Dutch house and cottage, which sit right next to each other on the same property, which lies near the historic town of Zutphen in Gelderland. The venue is private and out in nature, but is still easy to get to to - it is a cyclable distance or a short taxi ride to the either Zutphen or Voorst-Empe train stations.

Prices per person range from €325 for a spot in an en-suite room sharing with one other person to €425 for a private room with an shared bathroom. Included in the price are:

• 2 nights accommodation

• All yoga classes & workshops

• Yoga equipment (mats, blocks, straps & blankets)

• Linen & towels

• All food including pre-practice snacks, brunch & dinner

• All drinks including coffee, teas, juices & alcoholic drinks at dinner (if you want them)

Not Included

• Travel

The majority of the food will be vegan, all food will be vegetarian, and sourced locally where possible. Gluten allergies can be accommodated, although please be aware that all food will be prepared in the same kitchen. Snacks and drinks are always available for people to help themselves to.

There will be both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available for those who want them.

The idea behind the retreat is that people who want to really challenge themselves and push their level can, and people who want to take things more gently can.

The gentle and dynamic yoga classes will have a vinyasa yoga style (movement with the breath) with varying levels of intensity.

The passive yoga classes will borrow from both yin and restorative yoga styles. They are suitable for everyone who likes or is interested by passive yoga practices.

There will be a maximum of nine students per yoga class, so you are guaranteed personal attention.

If you wish to travel with a larger group of friends, your family, or a partner or child who will not join the yoga practices, or if you can’t see a room arrangement that works for you, get in touch!

Booking requires payment of a 20% deposit within 48 hours (see Terms & Conditions).

• Returning retreat guests save 10% on all Spring Yoga retreats!

If you wish to get public transport, you can get the train to Apeldoorn, then the stoptrein to either Voorst-Empe or Zutphen, and finally a taxi or cycle for the final leg of the journey.

You can also drive (there is on site parking).

Address: De Deelgenoot, Hallsedijk 48, 7399RP Empe

As hosts of a yoga retreat, our first and most important responsibility is to create an environment where people are safe. With this in mind, we require all attendees to agree to the code of conduct, not because we think anyone will behave badly, but because we want attendees to know that their complaints will be taken seriously if someone does. As such, the retreat will have a zero tolerance policy on sexual harassment or any other illegal or aggressive behavior, including illegal drug use or any form of discrimination. This will result in being asked to leave the retreat, without a refund.

It is good to be straightforward about practical thing like money, cancellation policies and COVID policies, so you know what to expect and can focus on getting excited for your retreat! They are laid out as clearly as possible, so you can make an informed decision if you agree to follow them.

• BOOKING:

  Payment of a 20% non-refundable deposit needs to be made within 48 hours to secure your spot. The remainder needs to be paid 1 month before the holiday retreat (by 2 November 2022).

• CANCELLATION POLICY:

  If there is someone on the waiting list who books onto the retreat after your cancellation, then you can cancel your booking at any time and get a full refund. Otherwise, bookings are non-refundable after 2 November. If you have very serious mitigating circumstances (like a death in the family, serious illness, or COVID) then you can get in touch to discuss options, such as transferring your booking to a future retreat.

  • In the event of a COVID hard-lockdown leading the retreat to be cancelled, you will be offered the chance to switch your booking to a future date, or you will be offered a 90% refund. The 10% that we keep is to help cover the venue’s non-refundable deposit.

• MISSED CLASSES:

  It is totally up to you which classes or workshops you attend! No refunds are available for missed classes.

• ALCOHOL:

  Alcoholic drinks will be available at the retreat. We ask attendees to be mindful of the fact that some people might not be drinking alcohol, and not to apply any peer pressure to drink alcohol.

• SMOKING:

  If you are a smoker, we ask you to respect to rules of the venue and your fellow attendees but smoking outside, away from other attendees, and to dispose of all your waste (i.e. no stubs left outside).

• COVID & SAFETY:

  The retreat will be run in line with current Dutch law and policy regarding COVID, in order to protect the health of all participants, and the best interests of the venue. Any retreat attendees who intentionally break the laws or policies in place regarding COVID will be asked to leave the retreat, without a refund.

PLEASE ONLY BOOK ONTO THE RETREAT IF YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE CODE OF CONDUCT AND THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.