retreat from hustle, engage with rest

Andalucía Retreat, September 2025

Mon. 1st - Sat. 6th September, 2025 • with Sophia & Marisse

Tucked away in the foothills of Andalucía, this 5-night yoga retreat will offer a break from the busyness and bustle of life. Surrounded by olive groves, birdsong and sweeping mountain views, join me and Marisse — my wonderful co-host! — as we settle into a slower pace of living. We're retreating to a traditional Spanish farmhouse, or Cortijo, complete with a pool, a few cats roaming around and the resident doggo, Lenny!

This retreat is for beginners and experienced yogis alike, with zero pressure to be "good" at any postures or sequences. You can come along solo, with a partner or with pals, and you're encouraged to be as social, active, quiet or potato-y as you want. This is a space to help you connect to yourself – and maybe some like-minded people along the way – in a peaceful environment where all you need to ask is: "How do I want to enjoy my free time?"

Sound good? Join us in September 2025!

What to expect - overview

  • Freedom! Everything is optional, and we encourage you to spend your time exactly how you would like

  • Three delicious, locally sourced vegetarian meals per day, with options for vegans and other allergies/dietary requirements

  • Two yoga classes a day, plus a mid-week workshop

  • Lots of free time to chill, read, nap, walk, swim, lay by the pool, etc.

  • Option to book a massage on-site from a local massage therapist

  • Optional day trip to Granada

  • Yoga chat outside of classes – feel free to ask us any questions whilst you have us, whether about asana (yoga postures), philosophy, meditation or breathing techniques

A typical day*

  • Wake up tea/coffee/fruit/snack

  • 08:00 Yoga (energetic/dynamic)

  • 09:30 Breakfast

  • Free time - chill, pool time, or explore!

  • 14:00 Lunch

  • Free time - siesta, chill, pool time, or explore!

  • 17:45 evening yoga (slower/chilled/restful)

  • 19:30 dinner, followed by whatever you want to do – chat, play games, or do your own thing :)

*Subject to change! Note there will only be one class on both arrival and departure day

El Cortijo

The beautiful Spanish farmhouse is surrounded by 80 acres of land covered in olive groves and Spanish oak. It's a rustic but comfy 150-year-old building with no immediate neighbours, ensuring peace and quiet. You'll have a courtyard garden, a large living room, a back terrace, dining areas with sunset views over the hills, and a large (20m) pool at your disposal. All bedrooms have an en-suite (some have balconies), with daily housekeeping available. The house is naturally ventilated, with doors and windows that allow some air to circulate, but there are also small fans in each room. Most original design features have been preserved, so the amenities and facilities are simple and traditional.

Every effort is made to make the Cortijo as eco-friendly as possible — water is sourced from the well on site and solar panels heat the water.

Feel free to contact either of us if you have any specific requests or questions.

Scroll down for room costs!

The Yoga

We have a lovely indoor studio, complete with high-quality mats, bolsters, blocks and cushions. It has large windows facing the sunrise, overlooking rolling hills toward the Sierra de Loja mountains. There is also an outdoor yoga platform (with sail shade) facing the hills and olive groves to the south, which we'll use for al fresco practice.

Morning classes will be more energetic (flowing/vinyasa) and the evening classes will be more meditative (think yin/nidra/restorative styles).

All classes will include asana (posture/movement), pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation, with some yoga philosophy chats woven in. But don't worry, you don’t need to know yoga terms to practice! Both Marisse and I prioritise a low-pressure, welcoming, enjoyable environment in class.

We're also more than happy to take requests on styles/types of classes, as we want you to have the best experience possible! The class lengths are longer than a typical studio class, so we can take our time and cover the deeper aspects of yoga postures, alignment, or philosophy.

Our classes are designed so that everyone in the group will be able to join, whether you're new or experienced. It’s a practice for all to enjoy without the angst of having to look or be a certain way. Do you!

the teachers – come retreat with us!

Sophia Tupy

I’m a yoga and creative movement facilitator from California, who likes to explore accessible and enjoyable movement, rest and how our nervous systems change how we move. Retreats for me offer a nourishing space for more connection with community and joy.

Marisse Gaskell

Passionate about making yoga inclusive, engaging, and tailored to individual bodies, Marisse teaches with a lighthearted approach while geeking out on yoga philosophy. A yoga retreat allows everyone to do their thing, on and off the mat, without pressure.

While the two of us have different backgrounds and styles of facilitating, we have a lot in common!

If you nudged our two circles together, our venn diagram overlap includes:

  • Advocating accessible yoga practice

  • Nerdiness about hypermobility and approachable yoga poses

  • Prioritising community and diversity over hierarchy, in all senses

  • Deep obsession with potatoes

  • Not-so-secretly competitive in card, board and team games

  • Arguably too much love for Staffies considering neither of us has a dog

  • Placing high value on silliness and laughs

Getting There

The nearest airport is Málaga, about an hour away by car. If flying into Málaga, I recommend arriving at the airport between 12:30 and 2:00pm so everyone can share a transfer. We'll organise a transfer from the airport to make transport from the airport most cost-efficient. For the return flight, I recommend any flight from 2:00pm. If you prefer a later flight, you can spend the afternoon exploring Málaga before heading to the airport.

I’m happy to discuss travel options with you! Some people have travelled by train into Malaga and joined the group transfer at the airport.

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Book your spot

Prices are listed per person, and spaces are booked through the links below.

A 30% non-refundable deposit will secure your place, and all payments are processed through Marisse, who will send you a message as soon as she gets the payment to confirm your booking.

You can also set up a payment plan once you’ve paid your deposit.

What's included

  • All yoga classes with Marisse and Sophia, yoga mats and props

  • Optional workshop

  • 5 nights' accommodation at the cortijo with en-suite

  • Food (three meals a day plus snacks)

  • Bed linen and towels

What's not included

  • Flights to/from Málaga (nearest airport)

  • Transfers (we’ll help organise a group transfer from/to Málaga airport for cost efficiency)

  • Travel insurance – strongly advised that you arrange beforehand

  • Alcohol, snacks and any other extras purchased independently, including massage and Granada day trip (beer, wine and snacks can be purchased ahead of time or at a local shop 10mins. drive away or in Granada if you attend the day trip)

Triple Room
Shared room in the interior of the main house

£895 - per person, twin bed

Twin Room
Shared room in the interior of the main house

£995 - per person, twin bed

Courtyard Double
Cosy room with double bed, accessed via the outdoor courtyard

£1190 - single occupancy

Cortijo Double
Spacious room with double bed in the interior of the main house

£1290 - single occupancy
£980 - per person, sharing a double bed

Vista Suite
For the largest room with a spacious bathroom, bathtub, and a private patio overlooking the pool

£1425 - single occupancy
£1115 - per person, sharing a double bed

If you have any questions about the rooms please don’t hesitate to ask, we’d be happy to discuss to find the most suitable room for you.

If the room you want is sold out, fill in the booking form below and we’ll put you on the waitlist.

Payment plans available

Please let us know if you need to discuss a payment plan, and we’ll do our best to make it happen!

Please find the terms and conditions here, including cancellation terms.

We're looking forward to seeing you in Spain!

Got any questions? Please fill in this form with any questions you have.

If one of the rooms you wanted is ‘sold out’ please let me know and we can put you on a waiting list!