SELF-CARE
YOGA
RETREAT
BRAC ISLAND
DATES
14.09. — 21.09.2025
MAXIMAL CAPACITY
12 people
SUITABLE FOR
Singles, couples, groups
PRICES
Single Room • 2,375 € per person
Twin Room • 2,075 € per person
HIGHLIGHTS
Luxury beachfront villa with a pool & aromatic garden
Daily dynamic & restorative Yoga
Island hopping to Hvar & Pakleni islands
Olive oil tasting & degustation
Hiking Mt Vidova Gora & visiting Golden Cape beach
In-house massages
ACTIVITIES
Self- Care Yoga retreat on Brac island includes — daily Vinyasa Flow, Yin, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Myofascial Release, Neurogenic Yoga, Meditation, in-house massages, hiking to Mt Vidova Gora, visiting Golden Cape, dinner in Bol, island hopping to Hvar and Pakleni islands, olive oil tasting & degustation and plenty of free time to relax and swim in the beautiful Adriatic Sea
OVERVIEW
This retreat takes place in a beautiful luxury villa with aromatic bio garden and beach overlooking amazing sunsets.
Melanie will guide you through dynamic and restorative Yoga classes and meditations.
Discover highlights of Brac island and enjoy lazy afternoons – reading books by the pool, swimming in the sea or softening with massages. Nourish your bellies with fresh food picked directly from our garden.
After just a few days, you will probably be seduced by the lightness of being and start to feel a careless island vibe.
PROGRAM
Discover day by day program of Self- Care Yoga retreat on Brac island.
Day 1 — ARRIVAL + OPENING CIRCLE
Dobro dosli! Welcome to Croatia!
We will pick you up at the Supetar ferry port and drive you directly to our villa.
Once you’ve settled into your room and had a chance to relax, join us for the opening circle, where we’ll set our intentions for the week ahead. This will be followed by a soothing yoga class.
As the day winds down, a delicious dinner will await you.
Day 2 — YOGA + LEISURE + YOGA
Start your day with tea, coffee, and fresh juices and awaken with morning yoga.
Following class our in-house chef will serve a delicious brunch.
The afternoon is reserved for leisure activities, like massage, relaxing by the pool, swimming, or simply reading a book and enjoying the villa; your choice!
We’ll enjoy a second yoga class in the late afternoon followed by dinner and watching the sunset.
Day 3 — YOGA + HIKING VIDOVA GORA + GOLDEN CAPE
Start the morning with yoga class and nourish your soul with an amazing brunch made from veggies picked directly from our garden.
Now it’s time to explore! We’ll enjoy a visit to Mt Vidova Gora, the highest peak of all Croatian islands. From here you will enjoy an incredible view of the Golden Cape and the islands of Hvar and Vis.
Then we’ll arrive at the Golden Cape, the most beautiful beach in Croatia and a protected natural area of the Adriatic coastline. Take a swim, relax, & enjoy.
We will conclude the day’s adventure with a dinner in the nearby town of Bol.
Day 4 — YOGA + LEISURE+ RESTORATIVE YOGA
After morning yoga and brunch you’ll have free time to explore the local village, relax in the villa, or enjoy the beach. Or, if you prefer something more active there’s an option to try kayaking or SUP.
We’ll wind down with another yoga class and dinner on the terrace.
Day 5 — YOGA + ISLAND HOPPING HVAR & PAKLENI ISLANDS
After morning yoga and brunch, if the weather is in our favor, we will embark on a boat trip towards majestic Hvar and the Pakleni islands.
We’ll start with Hvar, a location with charming Venetian architecture, numerous monasteries, the famous fortress ‘Spanjola’, and excellent bars and restaurants. The second stop will be the Pakleni islands: here we will swim, snorkel, and enjoy a snack at the beach bar.
Dinner will be served in the villa once we return.
Day 6 — YOGA + LEISURE + RESTORATIVE YOGA
After morning flow and brunch you will have time to relax or explore, whatever you are in the mood for! We’ll enjoy a workshop in the afternoon, followed by our yoga class, dinner, and sunset.
Day 7 — YOGA + OLIVE OIL TASTING + YOGA
Morning yoga and brunch will be followed by a visit to Skrip, the oldest village on the island of Brac, and the Museum of Olive Oil for a delicious tasting.
We’ll return to the villa for our closing class and final dinner.
Day 8 — DEPARTURE...
We’ll enjoy one last breakfast together before the group transfer to Supetar port where you can catch the ferry back to Split, feeling rejuvenated, recharged, and ready for whatever is next!
VILLA
Villa Gumonca is a luxury beachfront villa in the peaceful village Mirca, near Supetar, the central town of Brac island.
Villa’s surroundings offer a breathtaking view of the sea and the mainland as well as of the fragrant eco gardens with direct access to a small pebble beach. The path leading to the beach passes between a small vineyard and a garden featuring organic fruits, vegetables, and various Mediterranean herbs.
The outdoor seaside area features a large veranda on stone pillars that shades a dining table, a wooden pool deck area with sunbeds, a jacuzzi and heated infinity swimming pool.
The villa can accommodate up to 13 guests and consists of a 4 bedroom main house and 2 bedroom annex. On the main house’s ground floor are 3 bedrooms with suite bathrooms, each with its small terrace. On the first floor is a master bedroom which can accommodate up to 3 people. It has a big bathroom with a shower and jacuzzi bathtub for two. The guest annex and the main house are next to each other and connected with porches and terraces. The annex consists of 2 more bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an additional gourmet kitchen.
The shared space is a spacious living room with a TV set and fireplace, a dining area, and a long kitchen/bar island.
Villa Gumonca is an award-winning house and place of true well-being!
FOOD
Our food is prepared with fresh and seasonal ingredients purchased from local farmers because we love to support the local economy.
You’ll enjoy two main meals and snacks, all thoughtfully crafted by our in-house chef. Our menu is primarily vegetarian and vegan, with gluten-free options available.
And, to keep you refreshed throughout the day, we offer coffee, tea, fruits, and snacks.
LOCATION
Brač is a Mediterranean island famous for its cultural heritage, deeply indented coves, smooth stone pebble beaches, crystal clear sea, and rustic Mediterranean villages. This unique Adriatic island is bestowed with Croatian symbols such as Vidova Gora — one of the most beautiful viewpoints and the highest peak on the Adriatic coast. Another treasure is the Golden Cape — a natural white pebbled beach formation that sticks out of the sea like a tongue.
Lonely Planet listed it in the first place of the most beautiful beaches in Croatia. These remarkable natural properties and the islands’ relaxed vibe make Brač a top-rated destination for windsurfers, sports lovers, and adventure seekers.
Our retreat base is located outside of the tourist rush in peaceful village Mirca — slow-paced and a perfect place for enjoying sublime scenery and scents of Mediterranean herbs and pine trees.
MEET OUR TEAM
…your teacher, your guide and in-house chef
MELANIE CAINES is a lover of travel, food, and wellness. She began Nova Retreats in 2014 and for the past 10 years she has been taking hundreds of people on retreats around the globe, sharing her love of yoga, travel, food, and different cultures. She is the owner of Nova Yoga Studio (est. 2010) in St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada and has been a Certified Yoga Teacher since 2008. She is a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist, a Certified Neurogenic Yoga™ Teacher and a TRE® Provider.
She is a passionate yoga practitioner, experienced yoga teacher and tour guide. She was working several years for one of the world's biggest travel companies, leading tours in Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia and her love for travel, tourism, yoga, and adventures made her found Fige Yoga Adventures®.
Sasha became a certified yoga teacher in 2018 by www.gaia-yoga.com school in Croatia.
Her teaching style is Ashtanga Vinyasa, and she is skilled at demystifying complex concepts and making yoga feel accessible to beginners and teachers alike.
Dog lover, she enjoys spending time hiking, swimming and horseback riding.
Sasha became a certified yoga teacher in 2018 by www.gaia-yoga.com school in Croatia.
Her teaching style is Ashtanga Vinyasa, and she is skilled at demystifying complex concepts and making yoga feel accessible to beginners and teachers alike.
Dog lover, she enjoys spending time hiking, swimming and horseback riding.
Ivana's culinary hands&heart have been offering food for a many years now, whether during the sailing seasons or preparing it for the numerous workshop meals, retreats, caterings or as a cook in the veg. restaurants. She infuses Mediterranean style with mostly vegan and gluten free food trying her best to follow the principles of local&seasonal&fresh&organic. She might surprise you with the traditional transformed into "healthy nutritional". The root of her love for offering a table full of “nature” comes from a deep connection she had with the grandmother and her village, that was a treasury of wild herbs, berries, clear water, orchards...of colorful Life. If she's not in the kitchen, she dances and teaches movement meditation practice called 5Rhythms. And just before preparing your meals, she gives thanks to Sun and Earth, to God and caring hands of farmers.