Croatia’s Istria region is the perfect setting for a retreat—its lush nature, limitless climbing opportunities, and beauty are why we chose this as our base for this week-long get-together. Regardless of your climbing and yoga experience, this retreat is for you. It can be totally adapted, and you’ll have the opportunity to learn from one of the world’s best alpinists and a terrific climbing & yoga instructor. Everything is included and arranged, from accommodation in a charming mountain lodge to all meals, daily yoga sessions, climbing, and all necessary equipment. This peaceful retreat is not to be missed!
Make your way to Kompanj, a small village in Istria, a charming and peaceful base for this adventure. It’s best to check in between 4pm and 6pm. At 6:30pm we’ll have a welcome drink (Lyo Food smoothie), a small introduction, and a meeting all together. Then we’ll enjoy our first dinner and get to know each other.
Meals: Three-course dinner
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge Istria
After breakfast at 7:30pm, we’ll round up for a gear check and allocation—and then we’re off climbing! All climbing spots are within walking distance from our lodge, making it really convenient. We plan to be back at the lodge at around 4pm, and after some rest, it’s time for a one-hour group stretching/yoga session at 5:30pm. After dinner, Luka Lindič, a renowned world-class alpinist, will share his adventures and achievements on big screen.
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, and three-course dinner
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge Istria
After breakfast and an optional one-hour yoga session, the rest of the day is free for exploring! Istria is a gorgeous region, and we’re happy to recommend places to go, things to do, and local delicacies to sample. We can also arrange a truffle hunting experience in the Motovun forest with a guide, and then we’ll take truffles home for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, and three-course dinner
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge Istria
Once we have breakfast, we’ll head to the climbing area. Around 4pm, we’ll be back at the lodge and rest before a yoga class (60/75 minutes). Once again, we’ll be treated to a terrific dinner! In the evening, we can put on a climbing movie on the big screen.
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, and three-course dinner
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge Istria
We’ll start walking to a cute picnic spot above our village Kompanj at around 7:30am. We’ll then head to our climbing spot for the day—use this climbing session wisely, as this is, unfortunately, our last climbing session of the trip. After a small snack and some rest, we’ll enjoy an easy and relaxing yoga nidra (maximum 60 minutes).
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, and three-course dinner
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge Istria
After breakfast, we will go out hiking along some of the surrounding trails for a couple of hours. The rest of the day is free for exploring—maybe visit Roč, Hum, or Kotli. At 6pm, we will have a 75-minute yoga class. Let’s have our last dinner together and talk about what a lovely retreat we just had.
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, and three-course dinner
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge Istria
After some tea and coffee, we will have our last 60-minute yoga session together. Then pack up and let’s have brunch! Around noon, it will be time to leave the mountain lodge. If you’re not going straight back home, we highly recommend prolonging your stay in Istria and Croatia—just ask us for recommendations!
Meals: Breakfast
What you get on this adventure:
What’s not included:
Regardless of whether you’re just dipping your toes in the world of yoga and climbing, or you’re an experienced climber looking for a challenge, this Istria climbing & yoga retreat is welcoming to all! The days that you’ll spend in the charming Istria promise growth, connection, and an encouraging environment.
The variety of routes in Kompanj is amazing and covers a wide range of difficulty levels between 5a and 8c+. From technical vertical climbs to steep overhangs, there’s something for everyone—from total beginners to advanced climbers. Daily yoga practices can also be fully customized and they’re specifically tailored for climbers.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Group sizes and pricing
Istria climbing & yoga retreats for women can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
The starting point of your Istria climbing and yoga retreat for women is Kompanj, which is where your lodge is. To get there, most people fly into Trieste Airport (TRS), Rijeka Airport (RJK), or Pula Airport (PUY). From there, it’s best to take a taxi or rent a car to reach Kompanj, a small village on the Istrian peninsula.
Make your way to Mountain Lodge Istria (exact address is Kompanj 24, 52420 Buzet, Croatia). Check in somewhere between 4 and 6pm, as you’ll have a welcoming drink and a meeting with your group at 6:30pm.
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