Yoga · sea kayaking · island hikes · boat days · sound baths

Lopud Island Retreat

1–8 May 2027Lopud, Elaphiti Islands, Croatia

The week

Your itinerary

Seven nights on a car-free island in the Adriatic. Sunrise swims, beach yoga, sea kayaking, a boat day to the Blue Cave, island hikes and sound baths — with plenty of space to simply rest.

Lopud, Elaphiti Islands, Croatia

Arrival — ferry to Lopud

Ferry from Dubrovnik to Lopud, then transfer to the hotel and settle in. Lunch together as a group where timings allow.

Getting there

Flights: Book your own flights into Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), aiming to land by early afternoon to make the early-evening ferry.

Transfers: Once you send your flight details we arrange your airport shuttle and ferry ticket. Lopud is car-free — everything is on foot, by golf buggy or by boat.

Explore the island

Free time to wander the car-free island and find your bearings.

Sunset

Swim & yoga by the sea

Our first practice together, with a sunset swim in the Adriatic.

Evening

Sound bath & dinner

A welcome sound bath, followed by dinner together.

Lopud, Elaphiti Islands, Croatia

A glimpse of the island

Dubrovnik's old harbour framed by palm trees, with boats moored in turquoise water, the stone fort and Lokrum island beyond — Dubrovnik's old harbour

View over Dubrovnik's terracotta rooftops and city walls to Lokrum island and the Adriatic Sea — Dubrovnik old town & the Adriatic

Crystal-clear turquoise water over rocks in a bay, with a pine-covered hillside, villas and a moored boat — Crystal-clear island bays

Golden sunset over the Adriatic Sea seen from a rocky shoreline, with sunlight glittering across the water — Adriatic sunsets

A group of women in red and yellow sea kayaks raising their paddles in a calm bay beneath a pine-covered headland — Paddles up in the bay

Four smiling kayakers holding paddles aloft on the open Adriatic with green islands behind — Out on the open Adriatic

Bow of a yellow sea kayak approaching white limestone cliffs topped with pine trees — Paddling beneath limestone cliffs

Colourful sea kayaks moored against rocks in a sheltered cove with boats and swimmers — Swim stop in a rocky cove

Clear turquoise water in the foreground looking across to a harbour village and mountains under white clouds — Glass-clear water by the village

Pine branches framing a quiet bay at golden hour, with a small boat below and sunlight flaring through the trunk — Golden hour through the pines

A group in red and yellow sea kayaks gathering by the shore in a blue bay with a pine-covered headland — Setting off from the beach

Two smiling kayakers in yellow kayaks on glass-clear turquoise water, a yacht anchored behind — Glass-clear paddling

A smiling woman in a red and yellow sea kayak on turquoise water beneath a pine-covered limestone shore — Hugging the island coast

Kayakers paddling along steep pine-topped limestone cliffs on deep blue water — Along the cliffs

Bow of an orange sea kayak pointing towards a pine-covered cove with a sandy beach — Into a hidden cove

Kayak bow on blue water approaching a sandy beach beneath a red earth cliff and pine forest — Paddling in for lunch

A group of smiling friends in caps taking a selfie on a sunny beach — Beach crew

A pebble beach and turquoise water framed by olive branches, with mountains across the sea — Swim stop with mountain views

White oleander blossoms in front of a harbour with boats, a bell tower and mountains — Oleander by the harbour

Four women raising spritz glasses at a seafront table under a striped awning at sunset — Sunset spritz

Women sea kayaking in clear turquoise water off a rocky island coast — Sea kayaking to a hidden beach

Women practising yoga on a quiet beach at sunset — Sunset yoga by the sea

Wooden boat anchored in a turquoise cove beside limestone cliffs — Boat day around the islands

Hilltop footpath looking down over a turquoise bay and the Elaphiti Islands — Hiking to Lopud's highest point

Reserve your place

Join us for the week

Up to 8 women only. Places are limited and will fill quickly.

Your retreat

1–8 May 2027

Lopud, Elaphiti Islands, Croatia

Places available — 1–8 May 2027

Step 1 — Secure your place

£299

Non-refundable deposit

✓Reserves your place immediately
✓Deducted from your total balance
✓Confirmation email sent
✓Full guest pack & kit list included

Pay deposit — £299

Complete your booking

Step 2 — Pay remaining balance

£1,201

Remaining balance · £1,500 total per person · flights not included

✓7 nights' accommodation on Lopud
✓Daily buffet breakfast & 2 group dinners
✓Packed lunches on kayaking & hiking days
✓All yoga, sound bath & breathwork sessions
✓Kayaking equipment & instruction
✓Dubrovnik–Lopud return ferry & airport shuttle

Pay balance — £1,201

Questions? WhatsApp Liz on 07423 020 056 or email lizaspire@gmail.com
Payments are processed securely via Stripe. The deposit is non-refundable but the place may be transferred.

Prepare

What to bring

Clothing & layers

—Hiking boots (non-negotiable)
—Waterproof jacket
—Warm mid-layer / fleece
—Casual/comfy clothes
—Warm socks (spares!)

Movement

—Yoga mat
—Comfortable layers
—Trainers / yoga socks

Swimming

—Swimwear
—Towel
—Dryrobe or dry layers
—Tow float (or borrow one)
—Coloured swim hat
—Change of shoes

Essentials

—Journal & pen
—Reusable water bottle
—Snacks for the hike
—Personal toiletries

Questions

Frequently asked

Not at all. Yoga sessions are accessible to all levels — Liz will offer modifications throughout. The Saturday hike is graded Hard and covers ~12 km with ~750m elevation, so a reasonable base fitness is helpful. If you're unsure, message Liz and she can advise.

The Saturday swim in Ullswater is optional but warmly encouraged — Glenridding beach has a gentle, gradual entry that's perfect for first-timers. The Sunday swim is completely optional. Tow floats are provided and a buddy system is used at all times.

Two nights' accommodation in the house, all meals catered for across the weekend, all yoga sessions and workshops hosted by Liz, van hire to and from the trailhead, the sound bath, and tow floats for swimming. Friday night is pizza night at the brilliant local café (highly recommended). Alcohol and personal costs are separate.

The retreat formally starts with lunch on Friday — arriving by 12:00 means you get the full orientation hike and evening session. If you can't make it by then, message Liz to discuss — she'll do her best to accommodate you.

Yes — Sunday night is available for those who'd like an extra night of rest and space. No planned sessions; just free time, walks, and connection. Let Liz know at booking.

Morland is in the Eden Valley, Cumbria. By car it's just off the A66, about 15 minutes from Penrith. Penrith has direct rail links from London Euston (about 3 hrs) and Manchester. A car share or taxi from Penrith station can be arranged — message Liz to coordinate with other guests.

The deposit is non-refundable, but your place can be transferred to another woman. The balance is refundable up to 6 weeks before the retreat. After that, places can be transferred but not refunded. Full details in your booking confirmation.