Peaceful retreat in nature on La Gomera, Canary Islands
7 - 14 October 2023
Cost from £725
Teacher Jess Horn
Holiday ExpiredAbout Finca Argayall
Finca Argayall is one of the best kept secrets of the Canary Islands. This magical venue on the unspoilt island of La Gomera, sits nestled in the cliffs in a secluded bay. With a spectacularly diverse landscape. The contrast of the rainforest, unspoilt beaches and small fishing towns makes a visit to this island a full and rich experience.
The venue itself runs as a community and welcomes others to experience and respect this beautiful and unique life. There is an organic farm, tropical gardens, a natural spring, two swimming pools and the beach a few steps away.
With access very limited only by sea or private road following a rockfall, this is the perfect setting for a remote retreat in the Finca environment, where you can fully detach, unwind, connect with nature and find resource and new energy.
Retreat programme
Each day the morning class with Jess will gently open the body and attune the mind to the breath, the class will slowly move and build into a flowing and dynamic sequence, always incorporating the cultivation of awareness, physical alignment and the breath.
The afternoon sessions will be more gentle and restorative, often including pranayama, meditation or yoga nidra as part of the practice. The classes will be suitable for all levels and yoga experience.
There will be one yoga free day during the week to allow time to take a trip or rest and restore. There will also be the opportunity to join the Finca's own meditations and other offerings should you so wish.
Arrival to the Finca will be on 7 October and departure on 14 October and you might want to consider extending your stay before and after, either with extra nights on Tenerife or La Gomera or at the Finca. This will ease the arrival and departure between the Finca and the local town of Valle Gran Rey which must take place in daylight hours.
Things to do
Throughout each day you will be offered three organic vegetarian meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
There will be morning and evening yoga classes each day, suitable for all levels and yoga experience. Between yoga classes days can be spent relaxing by one of the two pools or simply take a few steps onto the beach and go for a swim in the warm, blue sea. A whale and dolphin watching trip and treatments such as massage and homeopathy are also available at an additional cost.
A wonderful opportunity to take some luxurious time for yourself, to restore and nourish mind, body and soul in the truly healing environment of La Finca.
Accommodation
There is a selection of uniquely designed rooms. The terrace rooms with a garden view are quiet, comfortable and prettily decorated with a shared shady veranda that overlooks the tropical gardens. Bathroom facilities are close-by and shared.
The charming and comfortable garden huts are spacious and airy with a private seated area outside. They are set in the lush green gardens with the serene sounds of bird song and the sea.
The pyramid and A-frame are both well furnished little houses with a double bed in this paradise garden with a sitting space outside. The pyramid is ideal for a couple sharing and the A-frame is perfect for single occupancy. All garden accommodation has plentiful shared bathroom facilities close by.
The terrace rooms with a sea view have doors that open out onto a second shared veranda with stunning ocean views. These rooms have en suite bathroom facilities.
Press Reviews
Loosening up on a commune with YOAS on La Gomera, The Canary Islands.
The Global Retreat Company, April 2018
Sharon Walker reviews the enriching yoga holiday at Finca Argayall on La Gomera in The Canary Island and finds an experimental community, a chef to fall in love with and wondrous yoga with the Sparkly Lisa Powell.
It takes a bit of effort to get yourself to the YOAS venue on La Gomera. A flight. A taxi. A boat. Another taxi. So a journey, but worth it. I’ve never much fancied the Canary Islands before, too many Brits for my liking, but Finca Argayall is a million light years from the burnt beer bellies and crowded concrete of South Tenerife; a secluded palmed oasis cradled between soaring volcanic cliff and the inky Atlantic, at the end of a dirt track. It’s a unique spot and a unique set up.
To see more of Lisa’s retreats click here.
Peaceful retreat in nature on La Gomera, Canary Islands, 7 - 14 October 2023
Costs
Costs are per person
Garden-view terrace room with shared bathroom
Twin room £725
Single occupancy room £875
Pyramid in the garden with shared bathroom
Single occupancy pyramid £875
Garden huts in the garden with shared bathroom
Twin room £745
Single occupancy £945
Sea-view terrace rooms with en-suite bathroom
Twin or double room £825
Single occupancy £1045
Studio apartment double room with en-suite bathroom
Twin or double room £865
Single occupancy £1095
Included:
Accommodation for 7 nights
Three vegetarian meals each day
Daily meditation and yoga classes (apart from one yoga free day)
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required on booking and the balance is due 6 weeks before you travel.
Travel Arrangements
Saturday 7 October - Saturday 14 October 2023
For La Gomera fly to Tenerife South. There are several airlines that fly to this airport.
Skyscanner
TUI
Ryanair
Easyjet
Arrival to the Finca will be on 7 October and departure on 14 October and you might want to consider extending your stay before and after if possible, either with extra nights on Tenerife or La Gomera or at the Finca. This will ease the arrival and departure by boat or private road between the Finca and the local town of Valle Gran Rey which must take place in daylight hours.
If you fly in on 7 October it is best to arrive before midday if possible to take the afternoon ferry across to La Gomera. From the airport you will take a taxi to Los Cristianos ferry port, a 15 minute journey. From here you will take a ferry to the island of La Gomera. The ferry takes about 45 minutes and costs between 30 - 40 euros:
www.fredolsen.es
www.navieraarmas.com
From San Sebastian the group can take a taxi together direct to Valle Gran Rey, the town close to the Finca, or alternatively there is a bus. From Valle Gran Rey there will be a short transfer by private boat or vehicle.
For the return if you fly out on 14 October you will need to take an afternoon or early evening flight.
It is a little adventure to get to the Finca but really worth it for such a special place.
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