Deep Rest Weekend Retreat in Peaceful Belgian Ardennes
Deep Rest Weekend Retreat in Peaceful Belgian Ardennes
Petite Somme 10, 6940 Durbuy, Belgium
Up to 6 in group
March 27 - 29, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- The retreat follows my signature SHAPE method and the cycle of 5 Nature Elements, with each being a unique lens for transformation:
- 🔥 Fire (Start) - Initiating your journey, releasing the past and setting the intention
- 🌱 Earth (Honesty) - Grounding in the present, understanding your state
- ⚙️ Metal (Aim) - Gaining clarity about your direction and next steps
- 💧 Water (Practice) - Embracing fluidity, movement, and personal choice
- 🪵 Wood (Evolution) - Growing into the next phase of your journey
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Irina is a certified yoga teacher with 1000 hours of teaching experience. She offers the most in-depth and nurturing luxury retreats in unique locations around the world. She loves the Azores. She came there for two weeks and ended up staying for six months. It is a highlight of her career to take a group of like-minded people to breathtaking destinations to go deeper into their practice, really nourish themselves, and reconnect to nature.
Details of this retreat
If you are seeking a deep rest - physically, mentally, and emotionally - this Deep Rest Weekend Retreat in the Belgian Ardennes is for you.
Here, you will step away from the stress, noise, and demands of daily life and immerse yourself in gentle and calming well-being practices of yoga, meditation, sound healing, and nature connection.
Here, you will step away from the stress, noise, and demands of daily life and immerse yourself in gentle and calming well-being practices of yoga, meditation, sound healing, and nature connection.
Schedule
Friday - 27 March - Fire element
Settling into your space
Opening session and program introduction
Guided meditation (intention-setting)
Free time to unwind
Dinner
Deep Rest Workshop
Candlelight Yin Yoga
Yoga Nidra
Free time: integration and self-reflection
Journaling and rest
Saturday - 28 March - Metal and Water elements
Gentle Flow Yoga
Breakfast
Grounding Forest Bath
Guided meditation in nature (grounding)
Lunch
Free time: integration and self-reflection
Workshop How to Meditate Without Pain
Guided meditation (clarity)
Dinner
Restorative Yoga
Sound Journey with Tibetan singing bowls
Free time: integration and self-reflection
Journaling and rest
Sunday - 29 March - Water and Wood elements
Gentle Flow Yoga
Guided meditation (letting go)
Closing rituals
Breakfast
Runic reading
Guided meditation (growth)
Closure and farewell
Settling into your space
Opening session and program introduction
Guided meditation (intention-setting)
Free time to unwind
Dinner
Deep Rest Workshop
Candlelight Yin Yoga
Yoga Nidra
Free time: integration and self-reflection
Journaling and rest
Saturday - 28 March - Metal and Water elements
Gentle Flow Yoga
Breakfast
Grounding Forest Bath
Guided meditation in nature (grounding)
Lunch
Free time: integration and self-reflection
Workshop How to Meditate Without Pain
Guided meditation (clarity)
Dinner
Restorative Yoga
Sound Journey with Tibetan singing bowls
Free time: integration and self-reflection
Journaling and rest
Sunday - 29 March - Water and Wood elements
Gentle Flow Yoga
Guided meditation (letting go)
Closing rituals
Breakfast
Runic reading
Guided meditation (growth)
Closure and farewell
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Yoga Shape, Petite Somme 10, 6940 Durbuy, Belgium
Directions
By car
It takes 1 hour 40 min by car from Brussels city centre. I highly recommend carpooling among the guests for environmental reasons - so if you plan to come by car and have space for fellow passengers, please let me know, and I will get you in touch.
The address of the retreat centre is: Bhaktivedanta College, Petite Somme 10, 6940 Durbuy.
By train
Take a train from Brussels to Marloie or to Barvaux (see SNCB https://www.belgiantrain.be/). It takes between 1 hour 45 min to 2 hours.
From/to Marloie, I will arrange a pick-up service at an additional cost of 20 euro per person. It will take around 20 min.
From/to Barvaux, I will arrange a pick-up service at an additional cost of 10 euro per person. It will take around 10 min.
It takes 1 hour 40 min by car from Brussels city centre. I highly recommend carpooling among the guests for environmental reasons - so if you plan to come by car and have space for fellow passengers, please let me know, and I will get you in touch.
The address of the retreat centre is: Bhaktivedanta College, Petite Somme 10, 6940 Durbuy.
By train
Take a train from Brussels to Marloie or to Barvaux (see SNCB https://www.belgiantrain.be/). It takes between 1 hour 45 min to 2 hours.
From/to Marloie, I will arrange a pick-up service at an additional cost of 20 euro per person. It will take around 20 min.
From/to Barvaux, I will arrange a pick-up service at an additional cost of 10 euro per person. It will take around 10 min.
Accommodation
A Peaceful Haven in Nature Nestled in the forest, our retreat venue is a cozy and tranquil residence designed for deep rest and relaxation. You will stay in comfortable apartments and rooms, available in single, twin/double, or triple settings. Bathrooms are shared with one or two other guests. Bed linen and towels are provided, so you can travel light and focus entirely on your retreat experience. The spacious Yoga Hall is fully equipped with yoga mats, meditation cushions, and other props.
2 spots in a shared single room
Private single room
Saturday only - no overnight stay
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
A Sanctuary in the Heart of Belgian Ardennes
Our retreat takes place at Bhaktivedanta College, a hidden gem in the Ardennes region of Belgium. Just a short distance away, you’ll find Durbuy, often referred to as ‘the smallest city in the world.’
Surrounded by lush forest, our venue is a secluded haven for deep reflection, renewal, and connection with nature. A scenic forest path is the perfect space for quiet walks, mindful contemplation, and grounding practices.
Our retreat takes place at Bhaktivedanta College, a hidden gem in the Ardennes region of Belgium. Just a short distance away, you’ll find Durbuy, often referred to as ‘the smallest city in the world.’
Surrounded by lush forest, our venue is a secluded haven for deep reflection, renewal, and connection with nature. A scenic forest path is the perfect space for quiet walks, mindful contemplation, and grounding practices.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Nourishment for Body and Soul
Every meal is an invitation to slow down, savour, and nourish yourself. Thoughtfully prepared at an authentic vegetarian and vegan local restaurant, our meals are craft
What's Included
- 🏡 2 nights accommodation in a charming, tranquil residence
- 🍽 5 wholesome vegetarian/vegan meals
- ☀️ 2 energising practices of Gentle Vinyasa Yoga (morning)
- 🌙 3 calming practices of Yin, Restorative, Yoga Nidra (evening)
- 🧘 5 guided meditation sessions
- 🌳 Guided forest bath
- 🎶 Sound journey with Tibetan singing bowls
- 💤 Deep Rest Workshop on how to truly relax
- 🪑 Workshop on How to Sit in Meditation Without Pain (Yoga Alliance YACEP-certified with a certificate of completion)
- 🔮 Runic reading & oracle card experience
What's Not Included
- The costs of additional activities - massages, reiki, private sound bath