Summer Solstice Weekend Retreat & Festival in Peaceful Belgian Ardennes Copy
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Summer Solstice Weekend Retreat & Festival in Peaceful Belgian Ardennes Copy
Petite Somme 10, 6940 Durbuy, Belgium
Up to 9 in group
June 19 - 21, 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 want to awaken your energy, celebrate movement, and embrace the vibrant power of the Summer Solstice, this Weekend Retreat in the Belgian Ardennes is for you. Step into the warmth of the longest days of the year, immerse yourself in uplifting yoga, joyful nature connection, and celebrate International Yoga Day in a truly special way. You will return home feeling recharged, inspired, and radiating vitality.
Schedule
F̲r̲i̲d̲a̲y̲ ̲-̲ ̲19 ̲J̲u̲n̲e̲ ̲-̲ ̲F̲i̲r̲e̲ ̲a̲n̲d̲ ̲E̲a̲r̲t̲h̲ ̲e̲l̲e̲m̲e̲n̲t̲s̲
- Opening session, program introduction, intention-setting
- Dinner
- Guided meditation (body scan)
- Restorative Yoga
- Yoga Nidra
S̲a̲t̲u̲r̲d̲a̲y̲ ̲-̲ ̲20 ̲J̲u̲n̲e̲ ̲-̲ ̲E̲a̲r̲t̲h̲,̲ ̲M̲e̲t̲a̲l̲,̲ ̲a̲n̲d̲ ̲W̲a̲t̲e̲r̲ ̲e̲l̲e̲m̲e̲n̲t̲s̲
- Energising Vinyasa Yoga
- Guided meditation (grounding)
- Breakfast
- Grounding Forest Bath
- Guided meditation in nature (clarity)
- YACEP-certified Workshop Sun Salutations with Personalised Alignment
- Solstice Mediation
- Lunch
- Yoga Festival https://radhadesh.com/international-yoga-weekend/
- Dinner
- Yin Yoga
- Sound Journey with Tibetan singing bowls
S̲u̲n̲d̲a̲y̲ ̲-̲ ̲21 ̲J̲u̲n̲e̲ ̲-̲ ̲W̲a̲t̲e̲r̲ ̲a̲n̲d̲ ̲W̲o̲o̲d̲ ̲e̲l̲e̲m̲e̲n̲t̲s̲
- Energising Vinyasa Yoga
- Guided meditation (letting go)
- Review of YACEP-certified Workshop Sun Salutations with Personalised Alignment insights
- Breakfast
- Runic reading
- Closure and farewell
- Opening session, program introduction, intention-setting
- Dinner
- Guided meditation (body scan)
- Restorative Yoga
- Yoga Nidra
S̲a̲t̲u̲r̲d̲a̲y̲ ̲-̲ ̲20 ̲J̲u̲n̲e̲ ̲-̲ ̲E̲a̲r̲t̲h̲,̲ ̲M̲e̲t̲a̲l̲,̲ ̲a̲n̲d̲ ̲W̲a̲t̲e̲r̲ ̲e̲l̲e̲m̲e̲n̲t̲s̲
- Energising Vinyasa Yoga
- Guided meditation (grounding)
- Breakfast
- Grounding Forest Bath
- Guided meditation in nature (clarity)
- YACEP-certified Workshop Sun Salutations with Personalised Alignment
- Solstice Mediation
- Lunch
- Yoga Festival https://radhadesh.com/international-yoga-weekend/
- Dinner
- Yin Yoga
- Sound Journey with Tibetan singing bowls
S̲u̲n̲d̲a̲y̲ ̲-̲ ̲21 ̲J̲u̲n̲e̲ ̲-̲ ̲W̲a̲t̲e̲r̲ ̲a̲n̲d̲ ̲W̲o̲o̲d̲ ̲e̲l̲e̲m̲e̲n̲t̲s̲
- Energising Vinyasa Yoga
- Guided meditation (letting go)
- Review of YACEP-certified Workshop Sun Salutations with Personalised Alignment insights
- Breakfast
- Runic reading
- 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.
Private single room
Saturday only - no overnight stay
1 spot in a triple room
1 spot in a twin room
Private double room
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 (bed linen and towels provided)
- 🧘♀️ Yoga mats and meditation cushions available
- 🍽 5 wholesome vegetarian/vegan meals, crafted with fresh, natural ingredients
- ☀️ 2 Energising Vinyasa Yoga sessions (morning)
- 🌙 3 Calming Yin, Restorative, and Nidra Yoga (evening)
- 🧘 4 guided meditation sessions, aligned with yoga practices
- 🌿 Clarity & senses meditation in the forest
- 🌳 Guided Forest Bath
- 🎶 Sound Journey with Tibetan singing bowls
- 🌞 Solstice Meditation, aligning your energy with the full radiance of summer
- ✨ Tickets to the Yoga Festival https://radhadesh.com/international-yoga-weekend/
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- Workshop on Sun Salutations with Personalised Alignment (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