Frequently
Asked
Questions
What kind of yoga do you teach at Rustic Retreats?
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We have an amazing team of experienced yoga teachers who teach all kinds of styles. Coming up for 2022, we’ll be running yoga retreats with Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow and Yin Yoga and more.
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Where will I sleep?
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Guests at Rustic Retreats sleep in cozy bell tents, that will be ready made up with beds, soft cotton sheets. They come with electricity, and can sleep up to three people. Find out more about our accommodation.
What kind of food do you serve?
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Your food will be provided by one of our chefs, who will cook up food harvested from our organic vegetable patch, and bought from the local markets and farmers. As you’ll come to know, the fresh fruit and vegetables available in Murcia are second to none! All food is included in the price. Find out more about our food.
What will I do in my spare time?
Every day is different here at Rustic Retreats, but we enjoy offering guests a varied program of workshops and talks designed to stimulate and engage your mind, body and spirit. We have a purpose-built wooden meditation dome, hammocks, a sunny terrace, lots of books, games and run visits to the local markets. For hiking enthusiasts, we have several rugged trails around the area and a visit to the nearby historical town where you can see a castle built during the early Middle Ages by the Moors is a must. We also offer free cooking lessons and an introduction to sustainable/off-grid living. Take a look at our upcoming yoga retreats to see what kind of workshops we run.​
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What is the cost of the yoga retreat in 2022?
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You have option of single or double tents: For €579 per person you get accommodation, yoga, food, and workshops for the week, but not your flight or transfers.
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What will happen when I arrive at Rustic Retreats?
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After you’ve checked in, which happens after midday on the first day of each retreat, we have a welcome meal and a tour, to show guests around the grounds. The retreat commences on the morning of the second day, and check out is by midday on the last day of the retreat.
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I would like to host my own retreat. Can I rent Rustic Retreats for my venue?
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The answer is YES. Please go to Rent The Venue for more information about this.
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How to get to Rustic Retreats?
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​Fly into to Alicante airport. From there go to the Alicante train station and take a journey going to Murcia del Carmen train station, it's about an hour train ride. Upon arrival at Murcia train station, walk outside and you'll see a bus that will take you to Totana bus station that leaves every hour on the weekdays and every two hours on the weekends that cost about €4 and about 45 minutes journey. A total of around two hour journey combination of a train and a bus costing estimated €10 through the beautiful Spanish countryside. Alternatively you can get a taxi from the airport which would cost upwards of €170, or use the car hire options at the airport. There is a transport fee of €29 (roundtrip) from Totana bus station to Rustic Retreats.
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Train or bus timetables:
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https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban/suburban-murcia-alicante/timetables
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Here's a link to our Spanish Travel info doc:
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For more information on any aspect of the retreat please get in touch with us via the contact details below.