Yoga Retreat in Albania

May 31 to June 6, 2026

Cultivate Your Inner Garden

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Yoga

Beach

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Meditation

Organic Food

Eco Pool

Cooking Class

Can we cultivate our inner garden?

Welcome to this transformative and grounding yoga retreat nestled in the heart of Albania's countryside at Botë Farms. Here, surrounded by rolling hills and fertile earth, we will learn to nurture our inner landscape, planting seeds of peace while tending to our growth in this rustic sanctuary.

To cultivate the soul, we must first prepare the soil

Do you feel like your inner garden has become overgrown with weeds of worry and neglect? What prevents you from nurturing the seeds of peace and potential within you?

In this retreat we will explore these questions with mindfulness and compassion, learning to till the soil of our hearts and minds. We'll engage in yoga and meditation practices that help us weed out what no longer serves us and plant what we wish to grow, allowing us to return to our daily lives feeling rooted, nourished, and ready to bloom.

7 Days, 6 Nights at a Luxury Eco-Farm Sanctuary

This all-inclusive retreat is located in Finiq, just outside the coastal town of Saranda, Albania, offering a perfect blend of rustic luxury and pristine countryside.

Retreat Center Facilities

Accommodation Features:

  • Six private villas with flexible layouts

  • Private bedrooms with queen beds or sleeping lofts

  • Fully equipped kitchenettes

  • Luxurious bathrooms with modern amenities

  • Curated music and Bluetooth stereo systems

  • Outdoor porches with seating areas

  • Stunning panoramic window views

Wellness Facilities:

  • Outdoor yoga platform

  • Indoor classroom space

  • Meditation areas

  • Yoga mats and blocks provided

General Facilities:

  • WiFi and music throughout

  • Eco pool with towels

  • Chef with full vegetarian board

What’s included?

  • Yoga | Meditation | Breathwork

  • 3 meals per day

  • Farm & animal time

  • Magic table in the clouds dining experience

  • One excursion: Sea Kayak or Ancient Butrint

  • One beach day with picnic lunch

  • Albanian cooking class

  • Opening fire ceremony

  • Surprise gift

Included Services

  • Airport or ferry station pick-up and return

  • Snack box for bus trip

  • Trip journal


    Optional Add-ons (Additional Cost):

    • Massage sessions (can be arranged)

    • Boat trip (additional 50 euros pp)

    • Additional excursions can be arranged

ROOTS GROW STRONGER WITH MOVEMENT

The most beautiful gardens have deep, strong roots. Your body is the root system of your inner garden, and movement is what strengthens it. In this retreat, you'll rediscover that physical limitations aren't permanent; they're simply areas of your garden that need attention. Through tailored yoga practices honoring your unique physical landscape, you'll cultivate the strength and flexibility that allows your entire inner garden to thrive.

WHAT SETS THIS RETREAT APART?

Your inner garden needs more than one type of nourishment to truly bloom. This retreat honors the diversity of practices required for holistic transformation—like a permaculture garden where each element supports the whole. Traditional yoga on our outdoor platform provides structure and roots, while nourishing vegetarian cuisine becomes medicine for body and soul. Experience the magic of dining at our "table in the clouds," learn authentic Albanian cooking traditions, and connect with nature through farm and animal time. Kayak through pristine waters or explore ancient Butrint, letting these experiences wash away what no longer serves you. Every carefully selected moment tends to a different part of your inner garden, all set within the unspoiled, healing embrace of Albania's natural beauty.

Daily Retreat Schedule

7:30am 8:30am
Hatha Yoga + Breathwork
Start your day with an energizing practice combining traditional Hatha yoga postures with pranayama techniques to awaken your body and mind.
9:00am 10:00am
Breakfast
Nourish yourself with a healthy, locally-sourced breakfast featuring fresh fruits, wholesome grains, and vegetarian options.
10:00am 1:00pm
Personal Activities
Free time to explore the farm, enjoy the natural eco-pool, journal, rest, or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings at your own pace.
1:00pm 2:00pm
Lunch
Enjoy a delicious, balanced lunch with fresh local ingredients, designed to sustain your energy for the afternoon ahead.
2:00pm 5:00pm
Special Events
Participate in workshops, cultural excursions, or other unique experiences designed to deepen your retreat journey.
5:00pm 6:30pm
Yin Yoga & Meditation
Wind down with a gentle Yin practice and guided meditation to release tension, calm the nervous system, and prepare for a restful evening.
7:00pm
Dinner
Gather for a nourishing dinner with fellow retreat participants, sharing stories and connecting over wholesome, flavorful cuisine.

✨ Schedule may vary based on retreat activities and weather conditions ✨

Stefania Zen Yoga together with Bote Farms Retreat Center invites you to discover the healing powers of Yoga (Asana, Pranayama and Meditation) combined with authentic Albanian experiences, surrounded by the untouched nature and peaceful beauty of the Albanian countryside!

Investment

Secure your spot with a 50% deposit.

The balance is due two weeks before the retreat begins.

Private Room

Regular price: 1,199 USD / person

Early Bird: Save $100 if booked before September 2024

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Shared Villa

Regular price: 899 USD / person

Early Bird: Save $100 if booked before September 2024

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Take advantage of the early bird and save on your stay by booking before September 2024!  

 For payment questions give me a call! +33 7 68 33 86 73 or write me at stefaniazenyoga@gmail.com

About the teacher and host

“My yoga journey began nearly two decades ago, seeking relief from back pain. From Kyiv to Paris, where I taught corporate yoga, and now in Sri Lanka, I welcome all levels to explore yoga's mind-body connection.

With expertise in Hatha, Flow, Yin Yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises, I offer transformative yoga retreats and daily online classes in English, French, and Ukrainian. Join me for a holistic well-being experience.”

-Stefania Zen Yoga

Testimonials

What People Are Saying

“Practicing yoga with my dear Stefania for almost 4 years. Always feel happy as a kid when I realize I can make a new asana. It might look easy to you, but believe me it’s not!

— Gala Skine

“During the ayurvedic retreat in Sri Lanka I meet Stefania, who initiated me to discover yoga, to love yoga, to be passionate about yoga.

— Cathrine

“Dear Stefania, thank you so much for great yoga sessions. I much appreciated your lessons, your instructions where so clear and tempo right so I can follow easily.

— Gorm

“That was not easy after the pause in practice, but it’s exactly what my spine needed. Now I feel my energy uplifted and in good mood!

— Viktoria

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