Alaya Retreat Centre

AN ECO OASIS SURROUNDED BY VINEYARDS

Located just 40 minutes from Barcelona, Alaya Retreat Centre is an idyllic destination for those seeking nature, revitalization, and wellness.



Alaya is a former wine farm that has been renovated to include private villas, beautiful gardens, a large swimming pool, and wellness centre with a jacuzzi and sauna.



Our relaxing ambiance includes many animals, including horses, chickens, dogs, cats, and more. We welcome you to bring your own friendly animals as well.



Alaya can accommodate yoga retreats, meditation groups, and workshops of all types.


The Masia is located 40 minutes outside Barcelona, in the center of the Penedes wine region with lots of activities and bodegas to visit.



​visits to cities like Barcelona, Tarragona, Sitges and Villanova

Beaches at 20 minutes drive

Wine tasting

Sailing

Bicycle tours

Hiking to waterfalls and lakes

horseback riding

golf courses

visits to castles and monasteries

Yoga and Mediation

...and many other outdoor activities

We have a great team of fixed local staff and volunteers form an integral part of our centre. We love to have people around of different cultures and nationalities and have been working with volunteers for over 18 years of which many keep dropping by. WE DO NOT ALLOW THE USE OF ANY DRUGS OR SUBSTANCES ON THE PREMISES OF THE CENTRE.


Avaliações

4.5
(27 avaliações)27

Anfitrião & Equipe

4.5

Horas & Atividades

4.5

Hostel

4.0

Aprendizado & Diversão

4.5

Brasil

2

O lugar do voluntariado é lindo porém é afastado de tudo, muito difícil acesso. O modo como o voluntariado está sendo feito é desorganizado. Não tive clareza das tarefas que iria fazer. Dificuldade de comunicação com a anfitriã. Muitos mosquitos no local. Comida oferecida não é suficiente para os voluntarios e sempre atrasada e em horários estranhos. Não recomendo esse local para voluntariar.

9 dias atrás

Argentina

4

Con Ellen, la anfitriona nos comunicamos en toda mi estadia, eso ayudo a entendernos y que encontraramos el equilibrio entre sus expectativas y mis ritmos de adaptacion y aprendizaje.
A futuras personas voluntarias tengan presente que si quieren salir a pasear precisan caminar 35minutos a Sant Marti Sarroca y luego un bus hasta VilaFranca del Penedes.
En definitiva fue un desafio para mi el ingresar a un lugar con varios protocolos, soy alguien que respeta el lugar donde me reciben, se adapta y tambien se compromete con el cumplimiento de lo acordado.

16 dias atrás

Austrália

5

My experience at Alaya was great, I met amazing people, I really enjoyed the work I did, and outside of my hours I was able to practise yoga, relax, and be in nature.
I worked as a cook, the work was challenging at times, sometimes going over my agreed hours - which were later substituted with extra days off.
The area is remote, so it can be difficult to get to the other places, but depending on if someone has a car available it can be arranged.
Overall I would recommend alaya to anyone who is willing to work hard, meet new people (and animals) and take a break from the city

24 dias atrás

México

5

Tuve el privilegio de colaborar durante dos meses, donde por mi experiencia estuve cocinando cocina vegana. Aunque no era mi especialidad, se me confió el liderazgo del área con total libertad creativa, lo que me permitió aprender, adaptarme e innovar cada día.

La convivencia con el equipo fue maravillosa, llena de momentos inolvidables como nuestras sesiones de mojito yoga. Alaya me recordó que con esfuerzo y voluntad se pueden lograr muchas cosas, y que nunca dejamos de aprender en la vida.

Recomiendo esta experiencia al 100% por su humanidad, su apertura y la riqueza personal.

3 meses atrás

Holanda

5

The experience at Alaya was good. I learned a lot about the ins/outs of a Retreat center. There was a lot of space to grow as a Yoga teacher.

The current team that was present was very comfortable, it gave a real sense of community. Helping each other and having a lot of joy while doing so. The owner is a sweet woman who is warm and flexible. There are plenty of pets you can cuddle :). The location is very beautiful. Maybe a bit difficult to reach with public transport but that also gives it an off grid experience.

The food is tasty and mostly quite healthy. The cooks pepare it well.

3 meses atrás


ellen respondeu

thank you jesper for your kind words!!! we would love to see you coming back here soon!!!


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Negócios

Contato com a natureza

Vegetariano / Vegano

Rural

Contato com animais

Espiritual