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Nourish Your Creative Heart in Croatia | Oct 1-7, 2027
In a world that feels frazzled, frantic, overwhelmed, and disjointed—one in which we grieve for our hurting neighbors, communities, and the Earth, you’re invited to nourish yourself and learn to mindfully embrace the journey within. A peaceful, grounded, and creative heart awaits you.
Join Sasha for a journey you’ll never forget at an sustainable eco-retreat center an hour from Zagreb. Ekodrom Estate is an organic plum orchard on 17 acres of land in the heart of Croatia. What started as a dream amongst friends became a beautiful offering of the land, a way to honor the beauty and abundance of the earth, and provide a remote getaway for folks that need to re-set. The Natural beauty of the landscape provides for the opportunity to restore and heal.
The trip will include:
✔︎ Daily Yoga, Qigong, + Meditation Practice
✔︎ Creative Practices for Healing and Release
✔︎ Daily journal prompt/writing time for reflection.
✔︎ Ventures through orchards + guided walking meditation
✔︎ As much coffee, tea, and fresh juice your heart desires
✔︎ Vegetarian + Vegan homemade meals
✔︎ Group use of the wood-fired sauna, hot tub, and firepit
✔︎ Optional additional spa services— on site massage
✔︎ Excursions to nearby natural wonders:
Plitvice Lakes National Park, Rastoke Village, Barac Caves, Petrova Gora Forest, Mrežnica River.
ABOUT SASHA:
Hi! Thanks for being here! I’m a lover of worldwide adventure and humans and petting dogs and hiking and having new experiences. Whether we are exploring out into the corners of the world, or delving inside ourselves— I believe this is the most noble journey we can take.
I love bringing people together to do just that: find common ground in our practice. I love the grounding rituals of yoga, qigong, and meditation and use them to make my life feel more like home. No matter where I go, I come home to myself. I believe it is imperative to look at natural beauty to remind ourselves of the goodness that swells around us even as we live amongst so much suffering. Explore your creative and vibrant heart through the movement and meditation practices that I teach and personally use every day to keep myself grounded, balanced, and sane :). You’re cordially invited to show up for yourself, to bring an open mind, bask in the glory of Mother Earth, and to walk alongside others in this magical part of Croatia! ♡
I have a large variety of certifications and interests…if you care to read about my yoga path/personal journey you can find my bio here.
FOOD + FACILITIES:
Delicious homemade meals served to you every day! You can choose to enjoy vegan and vegetarian meals or local homemade specialties—two or three meals per day—as per your preferences. Always prepared with love.
FRESH SNACKS
A variety of fresh fruits, hot drinks, homemade juices, and snacks will be available for all participants throughout the day.EXTRA SIPS
A selection of tea and coffee is available in each house.
YOGA SHALA
Spacious and warm, it can comfortably accommodate groups both indoors and on the terrace. It is a fully functional space equipped with tables and chairs, yoga mats, bricks, belts, blankets, a wood stove, and bathrooms.
SAUNA & HOT TUBS
Wood fired and in the open air: we’ll be enjoying three hot tubs and a spacious sauna. All wood-fired.
OPEN FIRE PIT
As the sun sets, indulge in starry nights around the open fire, sharing your experiences with the group or simply enjoying the natural surroundings. One of our fire nights will be a part of our evening meditative practice.
ACCOMODATIONS:
There are 5 separate Houses/buildings with different rooming capacities, so families or friends that want to room together in homes can choose those accomodations. All of the homes are equipped with a small kitchen for morning coffee and private living, dining, sleeping, and bath.
The final option is the dormitory housing—cozy sleeping nooks with ample storage, curtains for privacy, and shared full bathrooms as well as additional toilets.
If you intend to book a house with a family member/friend, that info must be put on your form or you will be placed with other solo travellers!
Please use the provided links for more images before making your decision. All costs include meals, outings, and 2 sessions/person in the sauna + hot tub. Additional sessions + massage are optional.
Once a house has been reserved by another attendee, it will be marked as no longer available! Read carefully!
All prices listed are per person.
Mandala House | 5-8 guests | More Pictures here
♢ Kitchen
♢ 1 full bath, 2 extra toilets
♢ Floor heating + Wood stove
♢ Terrace with hammocks
♢ Wi-Fi, AC unit, audio speakers
$ 2,916 | Double Bed (solo or shared)
$ 2,520 | Twin Room #1 (2 beds)
$ 2,520 | Twin Room #2 w/ Balcony (2 beds)
$ 1,656 | Pull-out Couch in living room
Fox House | 2-3 guests | More Pictures here
THIS HOME HAS BEEN RESERVED
♢ Kitchen
♢ 1 full bath
♢ Floor heating + Wood stove
♢ Closed terrace
♢ Wi-Fi, AC unit
$ 3,546 | Upper Gallery Room / Option for 1 Double or 2 Twin beds
$ 1,656 | Pull-out Couch in living room (solo or shared)
Sparrow House | 2-4 guests | More Pictures here
♢ Kitchen
♢ 1 full bath
♢ Floor heating + Wood stove
♢ Terrace with hammocks
♢ Wi-Fi, AC unit. audio speakers
$ 3,546 | Double (solo or shared)
$ 1,656 | Pull-out Couch in living room (solo or shared)
Plant House | 3-6 guests | More Pictures here
♢ Kitchen
♢ 1 full bath
♢ Floor heating + Wood stove
♢ Terrace with hammocks
♢ Wi-Fi, AC unit. audio speakers
$ 2,916 | Double
$ 2,916 | Double
$ 1,656 | Pull-out Couch in living room (solo or shared)
Dormitory | 9-14 guests | More Pictures here
♢ 2 full bath + 2 additional toilets
♢ Cozy privacy blackout curtains
♢ Built in drawers, shelves, hanging storage
♢ Wi-Fi + AC unit
♢ Private reading lighting for each nook
$ 1,872 | Double (5 available)
$ 1,748 | Twin (4 available)
FAQ
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You’ll book your flights into Zagreb, Croatia (ZAG). We will arrange for airport transfer to/from the Ekodrom—we will pay for the cars/vans with cash (bring ample cash with you). I’m hoping many of our flights will coordinate so we can get a van (or two) and ride as a group.
Here are the prices you can expect for the 1 hour transport to Ekodrom from Zagreb:
165 € / $193 - Car up to 3 persons
225 € / $263 - Van up to 8 persons
(25% discount if paid in cash)p.s. Many folks will choose to do other traveling before or after the trip, as Croatia is known for it’s natural beauty and top-tier sailing (maybe consider heading to the coast!) Of course, you’re a hop, skip, and a train ride to many other beautiful places in Europe: Italy (the Dolomites!), Slovenia, Austra, Hungary…etc.
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No it is not. You are responsible for the booking and management of your reservations! You’ll also need to pay for transport from the Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to the Ekodrom Estate: Read the Travel Details in the FAQ for this info. This can be pre-arranged once I have everyone’s booking info.
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Yes, the pre-planned outings are included in your total payment for the trip. There is an option to use your free time for massage (not included), and also an option for kayaking (also not included).
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All Yoga props are provided, so you can plan to bring a suitcase with your personal belongings and a backpack/fanny pack for the outings! I always recommend clothing that can be layered as well! Comfortable clothes you can hike and walk and move in, as well as your favorite books and journals for downtime and our creative practices. Check out the FAQ section on the weather to plan accordingly for the crisp autumn mornings.
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The inland weather in Croatia will have crisp cool nights and daytime temperatures around 50°F to 65°F .
You’ll experience the beauty of the autumn colors in this inland region. Folks that choose to extend their visit and explore the Adriatic coast will still enjoy the warm waters from summer and warmer air temperatures as well.
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Yes, you can make incremental payments. Request that in the notes of your form.
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I’ll always get the question: What if something comes up and I can't go?
Your $500 deposit is non-refundable. The Remaining Total Payment is required by July 1, 2027.90 days or more prior to the retreat - Your entire payment will be refunded (less the $500 and $50 administration fee)
89-40 days prior to the retreat - 60% refund (less the $500 and $50 administration fee)
39-20 days prior to retreat - 40% refund (less the $500 and $50 administration fee)
20 days or less: forfeit all retreat money rendered.
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No problem! Email: sash.saur@gmail.com
If you’d like to have a phone call to chat more/go over questions, we can easily arrange that!
Read to come to Croatia? Yay!
A few last steps:
1) Your Payment in full is expected by August 1, 2027. (You will get a reminder!)
2) In order to reserve your space on this Retreat, a $500 non-refundable deposit is required.
3) You need to submit the form below. After submission, you will get confirmation from Sasha after your form has been received and further details about your deposit.