Alaya Retreat Centre at Cal Pau Cruset

L’endroit les cours le tout était génial

El taller de sanación fue increíble! Excelente experiencia sin duda lo repito y lo recomiendo. Gracias a todos por la amabilidad

El ambiente es muy tranquilo y las personas muy acogedoras.

Charming and serene masia, surrounded by a beautiful garden, the perfect place to reconnect with nature and our inner-self and to enjoy its peaceful atmosphere.

The food was delicious, tasty and healthy.

Lucas and Daniela offered 2 different styles of yoga and both of them were kind and greatly dedicated. The 7 chakra theme is a great way to focus and reflect on different energy centres. I really enjoyed the Reiki session with Daniela.

You also have time to relax, read, journaling or go for a walk in between each yoga class or workshop.

The cuddly cats also make this place so cosy and homely.

Alaya Retreat está ubicado en un lugar privilegiado rodeado de naturaleza y viñedos aloja a animales increíbles capaces de restaurar tu sistema nervioso solo con mirarte las habitaciones son cómodas y con privacidad los instructores Lukas y Daniela te llevan a la india con su sabiduría la anfitriona Hellen es un puro corazón con patas 🐾 ❤️ Marion prepara los mejores platos que he probado en la vida con detalle y amor y con productos de la huerta🌱 Ha sido una experiencia maravillosa que repetiré en Junio para celebrar el día internacional del Yoga 🧘🏻‍♀️

Ein wunderschönes Idyll in der Angelegenheit des Umlands von Barcelona. Hier wird die Grundidee von Yoga umfänglich und in Verbundenheit mit der Natur authentisch vermittelt. Als Yoga-Neuling habe ich mich kompetent betreut und sehr gut angeleitet gefühlt. Yoga wird sicherlich ein neuer Teil meines Lebens werden. Das überaus freundliche Team schuf eine warme, herzliche Atmosphäre. Ich kam hierher, um wieder mehr in Balance zu kommen und Kraft zu schöpfen. Und das hat wunderbar funktioniert. Das Essen war liebevoll und sowohl schmackhaft, als auch gesundheitsfördernd zubereitet. Auf Bedürfnisse, wie Allergien, wurde toll eingegangen. Wer eine naturnahe, authentische Auszeit in Spanien sucht und kein überteuertes 5-Sterne-Schicki-Micki- Retreat erwartet, ist hier sicher richtig. Ich empfehle es gerne weiter und komme selbst auch bestimmt mal wieder. Vor allem, dass man zu jedem Wochentag frei einsteigen kann, ist sehr unkompliziert.

Die Yogalehrerin Daniela war super! Hat sehr schön angeleitet und auch tolle Workshops gemacht. Das Essen war auch sehr gut.

Das Gut liegt sehr schön eingebettet in den Weinbergen. Alle dort anwesenden Personen waren sehr nett. Es gibt auch Tiere, die sehr zutraulich sind.

EL sitio es muy bonito aunque haci mucho frio.. puede ser que sea mejor ir en verano

Nice NYE community. They put lots effort in the activities, food and bringing people together that day :)!

Beautiful property and surroundings- just a bit hard to reach

The yoga teachers were really kind.

De stad was geweldig en Vanessa heeft hele fijne lessen gegeven die pasten bij wat ik nodig had. Ik kwam daar met behoorlijk wat verdriet en ging weg met energie en een sprankel.

Very thought through, lovely accommodation and of course the people, loved the surrounding, which was great to calm form and rewind. The days were nicely structured leaving time to take a walk or read a boom in between the sessions. The offered program and activities were truly recharging. The food was healthy and nourishing, my gut loved it:)

Das beste an den Retreat waren die Yoga Einheiten mit Janina. Janina ist eine tolle Frau aus Argentinien und hat wirklich viel Zeit mühe und liebe in die gemeinsamen Yoga-Einheiten gesteckt.

Aber neben der Zeit mit Janina war das beste an dem Retreat wieder nachhause fahren zu dürfen!

Im Sommer ist die Anlage wahrscheinlich ein sehr schöner Ort um etwas Zeit dort zu verbringen.

The staff were very friendly and helpful

It was a great week to reset. There were three yoga activities per day plus extra activities of your choice. I tried reiki healing, osteopathic session and a walk to the waterfalls. All of them were great! The retreat schedule offers flexibility between social and me-time.

Food menu is delicious and nicely balanced. Definitely enough protein despite it being fully veggie. And I loved the tranquil location and the animals!

Mitarbeitende/Volunteers, Tiere, der Pool, Yoga, Räumlichkeiten

Profesionalidad y amabilidad de las instructoras.

Beautiful surroundings, delicious food, and welcoming retreat team at Alaya. Thank you!

Most positive about the retreat are the combination of different yoga classes with workshops and excercises about the chakras. The experience of the pools (hike to the waterfall) was very lovely as well. Meeting and connecting with people from many different places made the retreat also very special.

La prof de yoga Daniela.

J'ai bien aimé les cours de Daniela.

J'ai aussi fait une séance de Reiki avec elle.

Merci Daniela pour tout.

The place itself, very charming

The chakra themes and workshops each day

Our yoga teacher Daniela and her kindness

Sehr angenehm, frei ungezwungen. Perfekt um runterzukommen und zu connecten.

De kwaliteit van de yogalessen was hoog. De instructeur, Julia , deed het professioneel. Ze staat niet in het rijtje waaruit ene instructeur geselecteerd kan worden.

Het eten was buitengewoon goed.

Great people, location, food, accommodation, yoga :)

The location and the people who looked after the guests. It was exactly what I needed and exceeded my expectations.

Lovely setting. Roof top yoga very relaxing, lovely views of countryside .

Waterfall walk was lovely

Zeer ongedwongen sfeer met voldoende tijd te relaxen. Mooie plek om yoga te beoefenen.

Tput etait parfait, tout le monde aux petits souins

Conversations très inspirantes avec les hotes et les deux professeurs : Paula et Gosia

Beautiful scenery and lovely garden. Peaceful location with lots of pets

Le cadre est la richesse des personnes présentes ont été une vraie valeur ajoutée à la pratique du yoga.

This retreat is intentionally organized and has a small and private feeling to it. You get to know the teachers and other guests and have plenty of time to chill around the pool, the beautiful kitchen or the serene garden. The horse meditation was insightful, big thanks to Ellen for so calmly and kindly leading it. Thanks to Joyce for the refreshing Yoga sessions.

La calidez del personal--el lugar tan tranquilo

Los instructores y gente que trabaja en el retiro,amables,simpáticos y muy humanos

The place, food and some activity

Healthy food, good wine, relaxed tienda atmosphere with horses, dogs, cats and chickens.

The grounds have many different areas to sit and enjoy yourself alone or with companions. The yoga studio is gorgeous and full of light, with a view over the vineyards.

The yoga instructors were patient and friendly. I also enjoyed all the free time between the morning and evening classes. The nights were so peaceful; I slept very well in spite of being in a room with 2 strangers because quiet time is really quiet.

And all this just an hour’s drive from Barcelona.

Een bijzonder genereus team.!

Zeer lekker veggie eten( dus GEEN gefrituurd veggie stuf!, maar lekkere verse groenten en fruitbereidingen)

Veeeeel geleerd en inzichten verworven.

Dankzij ( Yoga) Alex en Mira en zeker en vast dankzij Ellen ( o.a Reiki) die trouwens als gastvrouw de krachtige genereuze motor is van deze bijzondere retreat , op deze schitterende locatie

Dankbaar

Namaste

Un experiencia inolvidable. Desde el personal a los otros huéspedes, un 10.

I visited Alaya Retreat as a solo traveler and this was my first retreat. The location is wonderful - peaceful but still overall easy to reach from Barcelona. I got the studio apartment which was big and with a very comfy bed. The outside areas are beautiful, including the pool. As someone who loves animals, I was so happy to be surrounded by dogs, cats, chickens, horses,etc. Especially Shiva, the older dog, whom I sometimes found resting outside my apartment, was my favorite one and I miss her a lot already. The vegetarian food is so tasty and chef Martin really treated us. Also, the local cava was a lovely addition. The whole staff made me feel very welcome and was very attentive. Alex and Mirjana are absolutely fantastic yoga teachers and it was great for me to learn Kundalini, a yoga style I wasn't familiar with but which I will definitely try to practice more from now on. The hike to the waterfall and meditation with horses were also very nice activities. I loved in general the slow tempo, the authenticity of the retreat and the people I met there. Although traveling alone, I never felt lonely and the conversations with both Alex and the rest of the group were very interesting. I would definitely recommend this retreat to both solo and non solo travelers :)

I liked kundalini practices. The facility has a lot to offer, is well taken care of and peaceful. Hike to the well was very bonding. Pool is always refreshing temperature. Hotel experience with clean towels.

Lovely chalet and garden and a swimming pool and a terrace overlooking the vineyards. Very positive people and the vibe.

Las comidas con el vino.

La yoga excelente instructores.

El lugar muy tranquilo

Silence. Sourire et l’accueil d’Alex. Le yoga avec Alex. La nourriture

I liked the warmth and attention received from Mirjana. She's very lovely. The food iz amazing, and the whole place overall! I can't wait to come back.

Alaya Retreat Center is an amazing place to be at.

The location is very beautiful, surrounded by fields etc. The retreat Center is historically very beautiful and has a peacefull design.

The yoga classes of Alex and Ayleen were amazing. The meditation with horses was a very unique experience and is highly recommended if you love animals. Ellen was the perfect guide for it.

The pool(place) was very quite and peacefull.

And of course, one of the best experiences, was the vegetarion food prepared of the chef. Best vegetarian food I ate so far.

Overall my experience at Alaya retreat center was amazing, inspiring and relaxing. Everything was well planned by Alex, Ayleen and Ellen.

I highly recommend this place & of course : I'll defenitely come back one day 😊.

Karen

They did such an effort in making it nice. The food was super delicious and they even provided a glass of local wine. It was enjoyable to be with so many animals. The horse meditation is recommended. Great place to come solo as well. I would come back again! Thank you Ellen & Alex ❤️🧘‍♀️🙏

La calidad de las clases de Alex, la fabulosa comida, el lugar inmejorable y la súper sesión de meditación con caballos de Ellen.

Le lieu, et l'accueil que nous avons eu, très chaleureux. C'est un vrai havre de paix !

Quiet place

Meditation with horses

Kind people

Yoga classes

I loved everything about the retreat from the accommodations, food, activities and especially the staff. The staff are very accommodating and very warm and welcoming. The accommodations are absolutely beautiful and peaceful with a very warm vibe and the yoga instructor Alex is amazing! Thanks to him I am learning kundalini yoga and loving it! I also loved the other activities like horse meditation. The food is some of the best vegetarian food I have ever had and ever so yummy!

Ellen has truly created a magical retreat with enough heartwarming and relaxing experiences to fill your heart and relax your mind. Together with her wonderful staff and volunteers, Alaya will make you feel at home from the very first moment you arrive. Stunning nature, calm surroundings and the most delicious home cooked vegetarian/vegan meals that you can only dream of! Don’t miss out on a visit to Alaya the next time you go to Spain!

A very special thank you to Lauren for your amazing guidance in the morning vinyasa flows and for taking us on a picnic to the beautiful waterfall nearby. An even bigger thank you for being an incredibly warm and including person who always made sure we all felt comfortable. You made me feel at home from the very first moment I met you.

Also thank you to Alex for introducing me to Kundalini yoga and for creating a safe space where the line between reality and the spiritual world seemed to disappear for a moment in the afternoon classes.

Thank you Jesús for maintaining Alaya and ensuring that the place looked more beautiful than ever!

And thank you Susi for feeding us with love through every beautiful meal you cooked for us. You’re a wonderful chef and an even more incredible person!

4 days went by in no time - but the people and experiences sure will last a lot longer!

Eveything. Ambience, food, staff, location, calmness. It was just perfect

Las sesiones de yoga, la piscina y la comida

Loved the location, very rural the staff were so sweet special mention to carmen who was lovely and accommodating with a beautiful sweet presence. I was poorly and she gave me extra TLC. Ellen the host was also great and arranged a lovely night in the town to watch a jazz festival. The animals are so lovely if you love them like me then this is a great place to be close to them. The pool area was very peaceful and rooms are nice. Food was of a very good quality and although vegan which I am not I enjoyed it. Maxsi who worked there was also very sweet and helpful. Both yoga teachers were amazing. Its a very chilled and flexible vibe which I loved. Overall a lovely tranquil stay, I will be returning. Thank you!

The place was magical!

The yoga from Helena is so good, here voice is like an angel!

The artistic exercises where very surprising and fun!

Meditation with the horses is a unique oportunity to get in touch with them! Ellen is a great and lovely host!

Thank you all! Who made this happen! 🫶

It was an magical experience, I‘m so blessed and thankful. The people there were so handsome and lovely. So much love for all. Beautiful place with animals as well. Peaceful and healing place.

My first ever experience and it was so relaxing, peaceful and although the weather was not as expected the host Ellen still accomodated our requests. The animals are beautiful and they continued to make the experience even better as they were really friendly. The utilities and rooms were clean.

The wonderful atmosphere, the staff and voluntiers, the place and the animals, all the relax, everything was fantastic.

Pierluigi, Ellen, Basile, Lucas, Fabi: Thank you so much for the memorable stay! I feel very joyful that I came. Hopefully we will meet soon again!

Im sure the instructor was Pietro he was incredible as was the helpers Katrina & karena

Ik werd zo fijn opgevangen door Pierre & Faby, ik voelde me meteen thuis! Na een drukke week in de stad was dit het perfecte plekje om tot rust te komen! Ik was alleen en heb veel tijd doorgebracht met de staff, ze hebben super volt mij gezorgd en we hebben zo gelachen.

Overdag zat ik lekker te lezen bij het zwembad, de voorzieningen waren top!

De yogalessen waren helemaal gepersonaliseerd en Pierre hielp me om weer in contact te komen met mijn lichaam. Ook de Reiki behandeling heb ik als zeer behulpzaam ervaren.

Mijn eerste ervaring met paarden was een succes! Ze waren erg lief voor me :)

Al met al een fijne plek met fijne mensen!

Super goed te bereiken met OV en laatste stukje taxi. Waar voor je geld en zo veel meer.

Loved the Reiki treatment, delicious food, lovely people, horse meditation

This is super easy going place with people that makes you feel incredibly welcome from the moment you arrive. A beautiful Spanish house built in the traditional style, some rooms more luxurious, some more simple, but all clean.

The yoga classes were varied and very well adapted to the pace and flow of the moment. We even did a yoga class on the rooftop once, with a view of the sun setting behind the vineyards on the hills. Pierluigi is an incredibly attentive teacher.

The food, mostly by Favigniana, was super tasty, fresh and interesting. All plant based but never bored once.

Also did some great activities during the day like a hike to the waterfall, a reiki session and meditation with the horses, guided by the wonderful owner Ellen.

I remember the booking process wasn’t super clear to me, but I’m so happy I did it anyways. Highly recommend and hope to come back in the future.

This place is everything that you are looking for in a yoga retreat. Ellen is so welcoming, the location is amazing and the food is beyond any expectations. The yoga classes and the reiki where an absolute gift

I will definitely come back, thank you so much for everything.

That was the first time I have visited any kind of retreat and I'm happy that I chose this place, it's the best runaway from the city. Location is good, it's easy to find it. I felt completely relaxed after the sessions and was enjoying every moment there. I really loved the environment surrounded by nature and especially animals, the villa was amazing too. Food was so good, I have no words! <3 I had a really amazing time at Alaya retreat centre and wish to come again for a longer time! Highly recommend it.

I had such a wonderful stay at the Alaya Retreat centre. I particularly enjoyed sunrise yoga on the roof. The yoga instructor was so happy to work around our requests and adjust the schedule and practise accordingly. The horses are beautiful and it was magical meditating alongside such wise animals. I felt very safe, energised and empowered.

Sitting by the lovely pool reading my book with the option to visit the bar gave the centre an extra and unusual edge. I tried the local Cava on the first night which was comparable to a great glass of champagne. The vineyards around the centre were vibrant green adding to the sense of being immersed in nature.

They sell lovely reiki candles in the reception area which were made by the same person who collected me from the airport. It feels like a real community of great people - great healers. I hadn't had much experience before of Reiki and was lucky enough to have not 1 but 2 practitioners one at my feet and one at my head. I am still feeling the benefits of all this 3 weeks later.

The chefs did a marvellous job with the food. Every meal was a picturesque spread of wholesome healthy deliciousness. The flavours were out of this world and I especially loved the soups. Herbs were collected from the garden.

Ellen and her team have built a truly beautiful wellness centre and I thoroughly recommend you to visit!

A friend and I spent a long weekend at Alaya and couldn’t haven’t chosen a better retreat. Ellen, Evo, and the rest of the team are incredibly friendly, warm, and welcoming. I felt like family. We had such relaxing yoga and meditation classes with Celeste each day, had reiki sessions with the horses, and enjoyed spending hours relaxing and reading in the sun by the pool. The food is DELICIOUS - I feel so good after several days of healthy, nutritious, and tasty meals. The house and rooms are beautifully renovated and perfectly clean, and the property is set within vineyards and rolling hills, lovely for evening walks. My only recommendation - bring some mosquito spray for yourself!

We took the train from barca to vilafranca, then a taxi to the house (about 20 minutes from station)

We will be back!! Thank you Ellen!

Alice xx

Alaya Retreat is pure bliss. Ellen and her team were amazing, they created such a warm and friendly environment where you felt instantly relaxed the second you walked in. It was everything that we were looking for; we wanted a resort where all of our stresses fizzled away and that's what happened here. From sunrise yoga to meditation with horses, massages to reiki, relaxing in the pool to chilling out in one of multiple hang out areas, there is really nothing more that could be added to make our experience better. To top it all off the food was second to none, it was a 5 star hotel standard, pure bliss!!