My amazing experience at Sharanam Retreats Spain
I have just completed my retreat at Sharanam Retreat Spain .
It was a wonderful experience .
The house is outside a village and you can see the Pyrenees .It is a retreat in Nature .
It is very eco friendly and the rooms have a traditional,simple,natural style .You have your own bathroom which has a lovely stone ,traditional effect .It is very clean and comfortable and the right setting if you are looking for a calm ,peaceful atmosphere .
The grounds are lovely .Vegetable gardens which are used for the delicious food you are given .
Lots of space ,a small lake you can swim in for most of the year -not July to September .There are lovely spaces to sit and read ,reflect and be with yourself or you can spend time with Aleid,Doby and the guests .
Doby is a chef and the vegetarian food is amazing .Every meal was delicious from the breakfast smoothies ,vegetarian lunches and the tapas in the evening .So much variety and all organic .You can help yourself to fruit and yogurt whenever and iced water from the fridge .
Aleid is a wonderful yoga teacher and can personalise the movements for you .
There was an excellent mix of quiet time with space and time spent with Aleid Doby and other guests .
We had beautiful sunrise and sunset walks looking at the Pyrenees mountains with meditation .
We visited a beautiful bay on the coast and had an evening swim .We also visited Girona,had a lovely tour of the old city and was treated to tapas by Aleid and Doby .
The therapy sessions were excellent .Aleid is able to give you clarity and perspective on issues you may be dealing with as well as tools and a path forward .
Doby as well as being a wonderful chef ,gives an amazing massage or you can have Reiki .This is possibly the most peaceful place in nature I have ever been .
It is different to other retreats in that is is a small group 3-5 clients at one time which gives it a very personal approach and does not feel clinical or business like as others often do .It is not a pampering type of retreat but an opportunity to embrace well being and care in a natural and supportive environment .The highlights are that you feel you are part of a family when you are here and not a guest .Aleid and Doby and their pets are open, warm and make you feel part of their community .
This has been a very,special memorable experience and I hope I will be able to return next year .
Highly recommended .