wisdom & water: a yoga wellness retreat with sue elkind

Venice, Italy & Rovinj, Croatia

Immerse yourself in the transformative power of yoga (& water!) during this 7-day yoga retreat exploring the beauty and rhythm of Venice, Italy, and Rovinj, Croatia. Taking place October 3–10, this retreat begins with two magical nights in Venice, where the serene canals inspire reflection and adaptability. Then, we’ll journey to Rovinj for five rejuvenating days on the stunning Adriatic coast, where twice-daily yoga and meditation sessions will honor the themes of fluidity, depth, and resilience, helping you navigate life’s transitions with clarity and grace.

Limited to just 16 participants, this intimate retreat offers a perfect blend of mindful practice and cultural exploration, including a truffle-hunting excursion and seasonal culinary delights. Autumn’s exquisite colors and tranquil waters make this the ideal time to embrace balance, renewal, and connection while uncovering the wisdom within.

This retreat will include:

2 nights in Venice, Italy at a five star hotel set in the quarter of Sestiere Cannaregio, one of the most famous areas of Venice, and close to local artisanal shops, nice restaurants as well as hidden art and architectural treasures. These two days include accommodations and breakfast, as well as a welcome gathering & stretch in the garden and first evening group dinner. Two optional tours can be arranged for those wanting to get to the city by foot and by boat.

Transfer from Venice to Croatia via private car, with a stop at Trieste, a very vibrant city in North Italy known to have the best coffee in world. This will include a private tour of the city to introduce us to the best features of Trieste.

Accommodations for 5 nights- single or double occupancy available- at a 5 star property in Rovinj, Croatia, set atop a small hill overlooking the Adriatic with the Punta Corrente forest as a backdrop. These days will include:

Two daily Yoga & Meditation classes with Sue

Daily Breakfast. Three 3 elegant dinners and 3 casual dinners. Lunch is left for you to explore on your own.

Truffle Excursion- Hilltop town sightseeing, world renowned truffle hunting and authentic lunch

Access to the Wellness Spa- Sunny indoor pool, saunas, relaxation pool, water beds. Optional treatments include massages, facial care and body treatments

Free time to enjoy the indoor or outdoor pools, sprawling gardens with lush vegetation, the beautiful beach renowned for its views of sunsets, and also the pleasant walk into the town of Rovinj

Optional excursion to explore beautiful National Parks – Brijuni archipelago

About the teacher:

Sue Elkind

Sue leads from her heart and her immense experience teaching yoga and training yoga teachers for over 25 years. Passionately dedicated to living radical wellness through yogic movement, meditation, plant medicine and her love of the Earth, Sue elevates individuals and connects communities, advocating regenerative living through digging deeper into one self to make one’s life a greater offering to the Whole.

truffle hunting excursion with seasonal meal included!

Sample daily schedule in Croatia:

8am-10am Yoga + Meditation

10:30am Breakfast

FREE TIME / excursions

5:30pm Yoga + Restore

7pm Dinner

Accommodations & pricing:

Double occupancy - $3,250 paid in full by 5/3/25. $3550 after.

Single occupancy - $4,500 paid in full by 5/3/25, $4,850 after.

Space is limited, register soon. $1000 deposit to reserve your room. 2nd payment of $1000 due by May 3, final balance due 90 days before retreat begins.

Refund Policy: The $1000 deposit to is non-refundable, other payments refunded two months prior to retreat. After that, non-refundable.

TRAVEL:

Flights and airport transfers are not included but we can arrange group or private pickups as needed. Plan to arrive in Venice, Italy at our hotel NH Collection Grand Hotel Dei Dogi on October 3rd for our welcome gathering at 5:30pm, then dinner at 7:30pm. Transport from Venice to Croatia IS included in your retreat cost. Transport back to the Venice airport from our hotel in Croatia will be arranged or for those who may want to stay on and explore the area, we have held a limited number of rooms. Please reach out to Sue if you are interested, she will likely be staying on.

We will put up Sue’s flights as soon as she posts them.

Important information if you want to purchase Travel Insurance:
You can use this link to see four different choices for insurance:
https://www.wellxplored.com/travel-tips/why-purchase-travel-insurance

PLEASE NOTE: You must purchase your travel insurance within 14 days of first deposit to insure pre-existing conditions and additional coverage

There are 2 main options to consider:

Option one- cancel for any reason or cancel anytime. This expands the reasons for cancelation and if it’s not a covered reason it will be paid approximately 80% of the total insured.
Option two- classic plan which most importantly will cover cancelation for sickness, death or injury.

There is also coverage while traveling too if you choose to add this to your plan.