Algarve Dru Meditation and Yoga holiday

14-21st May 2010

Special offer - book before February 5th and save £100!

Join the Dru Yoga team for seven days of relaxing and revitalising Dru meditation in the stunning surroundings of Quinta Mimosa, set in ten acres of orange and almond orchards. See photos of the venue on youtube here. You’ll enjoy a week of relaxation and flowing Dru Yoga and meditation classes, as well as plenty of time to enjoy the swimming pools and gardens. The magnificent Algarve coast is just 15 minutes away by car, near enough to explore its white sandy beaches every afternoon. Beginners and advanced Dru meditation students are welcome on this yoga holiday.

For more information, see the Dru Yoga website: www.druworldwide.com/events/166/Algarve,%20Portugal

Venue

The venue for this retreat is Quinta Mimosa, which is conveniently located on a hillside just above the historic town of Loule, near Faro. The nearest beaches are about 15 minutes away by car.

You’ll stay in comfortable onsite accommodation which is in three converted farmhouses set in beautiful orchards and gardens. Each farmhouse has ensuite bedrooms with a lounge, fully equipped kitchen, terrace and barbeque area. You’ll also have use of three swimming pools and you’re welcome to walk in the grounds and pick the ripe fruit from the orchard. 

The yoga and meditation sessions will be held either outside or in the fully equipped yoga studio. This is a converted barn, with cool flagstone floor and air-conditioning, and it opens out onto the garden for outdoor sessions.

What’s included in this holiday?

The seven day holiday includes a two hour yoga and meditation class before a substantial brunch shared in the outdoor dining area. If you’re rushing off to the beach, you can make a packed lunch, and then the rest of the day is yours to relax. At 5pm on 5 days out of 7 there’s a 90 minute yoga and meditation class, followed by a delicious vegetarian evening meal. Included in the retreat are around 20 hours of yoga classes as well as 6 brunches, 1 breakfast (on the last morning), and 5 evening meals. On two days we give you the whole day free after the morning yoga session to explore the area and arrange your own evening meal in a typical Portuguese restaurant (or self-cater in your accommodation).

You’ll need to arrange your own flights and travel insurance, and taxis to and from the venue from Faro airport (around €25). You’ll probably want to hire a car when you arrive, although taxis to the beach are quite reasonable (around €6) or you can hire bikes instead.
And while you’re there, you can book a relaxing therapy with one of the experienced therapists at Quinta Mimosa. These aren’t included in the course price.

The Algarve, Portugal’s southern- most province has a wonderful climate all year round and has 1000 hours of sunshine annually. It has around 100 miles of breathtaking coastline dotted with rugged coves, sweeping sands and secluded bays. It’s a really beautiful place for a holiday – in your free time you can go for walk in the surrounding National Park, visit the local villages with their cobbled streets, elaborate chimneys and tiled buildings. If you’re feeling active, you could indulge in some golf, walking or horse riding. The surfing beaches on the west coast of Portugal are just an hour by car and in the other direction, Spain is only an hour away.

Special offer - book before February 5th and save £100!

EARLY BIRD* £695 now £595 shared (£295 to Dru UK and £400 to Yoga Holidays), £845 single (£295 to Dru UK and £550 to Yoga Holidays). Non yoga partners £475.

To book, all you need to do is pay the £195 tuition fee, which we will take as a deposit. The remainder will need paying before 10th February to qualify for the special offer. Contact us on 01248 602900 if you have questions!