Yoga and Writing in Spain

Rest. Move. Write. Restore.

Join us for a yoga and writing retreat on the Valencia Coast in southeast Spain

May 24 – 29, 2026

Sometimes a pilgrimage is necessary. To step outside of the regular rhythms of daily life is to allow something different to emerge. How do we engage with the chaos of society around us? How do we listen to the deeper rhythms of body and land?

In this five day yoga and writing retreat, we want to pause, step back, take time to reflect and really nourish ourselves. We will meditate and move our bodies in yoga inspired practices. We will put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboards!) and let the words flow. We will listen to the land, to each other, to ourselves, and to the spirit that guides us.

The retreat will begin prior to our arrival in Spain. The group will gather together in 4 online meet-ups to connect and begin to cultivate community and a shared vision. After we arrive in Spain, we will use the tools of writing and yoga to find our inner rhythms and to rest, nourish our roots, and re-energize in the context of a close and supportive community.

What’s the Plan? What can you expect from our time together?

The Preparation: January-April Online Gatherings

Our monthly online meet-ups will give us the opportunity to meet and get to know one another, and to begin to share some writing time. The exact structure of the meetings may change with the needs of the group, but in general, we will:

Build a group altar and create a shared vision for the retreat
Explore the connection between yoga and writing.
Write together: there will be a variety of writing exercises and prompts
Optional sharing, and a chance to learn about writing in community
Conversations about what it’s like to be in community in Spain

This will be great preparation for our time together in Spain!

On Retreat in Spain

While on retreat, there will be both structured and free time. While our schedule may shift as needed, a typical day might look something like this:

Morning Meditation (Kelly)
Café con pan (coffee and bread; think morning pastries)
Movement and Generative Writing (Amy)
Brunch
Siesta – this can be time to rest, wander the beach, write on your own, etc
Writing circle with prompts; optional sharing and feedback (Amy)
Integrative yoga inspired movement class (Kelly)
Dinner
Optional group time or time on your own

Who are your Guides for the Retreat?

Kelly Golden

Kelly is a yogi, teacher and practitioner of Sri Vidya Tantra, a writer, mother, lover, and friend. Though these days you find her working for a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking, she still sits at her alter everyday and puts pen to paper more days than not.

Amy Smith

Amy Smith is a yogi, a poet, and a teacher. She writes because writing roots her into the land and life, and she is curious about the way language, bodies, and land are interwoven. Amy is or has been a writer, a yoga teacher, a fitness trainer, a functional movement teacher, a massage therapist, and an avid anatomy geek. These days, she is exploring the way poetry, movement, and community come together in a generative and grounding practice.

What’s Included:

Luxury Accommodations (single or double options) at the Lucia Yoga Mediterranean Retreat Center
Locally sourced healthy meals (special diets can be accommodated)
Access to coffee and snacks provided by the resort throughout the day
Meditation, yoga inspired movement practices, and generative writing classes each day at the retreat
4 online gatherings to begin our time together prior to the retreat – time to meet each other, meditate together, write together, and ease into our collective group intention that will guide our time while on retreat
Time and space to write on your own, or to work on your projects, or to wander the beaches, be with the land, etc.
Time to dream, plan, reflect, or just hang out in in the sun
All yoga mats and props that might be necessary in our movement practices
Transportation to and from the airport

What’s NOT Included:

- airfare from/to your home city
- travel insurance
- airport transportation outside of scheduled dates and times
- additional meals outside of the ones included with your reservation
- optional activities that you might book outside of our group activities
- any other personal or travel expenses you might incur

When and Where and Getting There:

Dates: Sunday, May 24th, 2026 – Friday, May 29th, 2026 (conveniently scheduled over Memorial Day weekend)

Location: We will gather together at a beautiful location by the sea: the Lucia Yoga Mediterranean Retreat Center in Valencia, Spain.

Arrival and Departures: You can plan to fly into the Valencia airport and arrive at the retreat center on Sunday, May 24th. Our check-out date will be Friday, May 29th. There will be transportation provided to and from the airport on those days. We will communicate with you around all of that as you begin to make your travel plans.

Couple of things to keep in mind:

If you plan to travel before or after the retreat, arrange your travel so that you can meet at the Valencia airport for transportation to the retreat on the scheduled day and time.

Some people may want to arrive a day early to adjust to the time zone. If that’s the case, plan to return to the airport in time to catch the transportation to the retreat.

If you are continuing to travel after the retreat, you can be dropped off at the airport in Valencia, and you can continue your travel from there.

There will be plenty of time to talk about this and make arrangements together before we travel!

Deposit, Pricing and Payment Plans:

Pricing:

The stated rate includes lodging, food (brunch, dinner, snacks), all yoga and writing classes at the retreat, and a minimum of 4 online gatherings prior to the retreat.

Double occupancy room $2500
Single occupancy room $2800

Deposit:

Deposit of $300 will save you a place in the retreat. The deposit will be applied to your total due. Your deposit is a statement of your commitment to attending the retreat, and will allow us to move forward in our plans with the retreat center. Once you make your deposit, we will send out a confirmation, and we will contact you about payment plans.

Payment Plans:

Your deposit of $300 will be counted as your first payment.
The remaining amount can be divided into payments. We will connect with you to set up your payment plan and due dates.
The total amount due needs to be paid by May 1, 2026.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

If you cancel your participation in the retreat, you will receive a full refund minus the bank fees up to 35 days prior to the retreat start date. Cancellations after that point will not receive a refund. No partial refunds or credits will be given to participants who arrive late to the retreat or depart early.

Travel insurance is strongly suggested for your financial protection as we cannot be responsible for transportation failures or emergencies.

If we need to cancel the retreat on our end for any reason, your deposit and any other payments will be refunded in full.

Ready to Register?

Send us a message using the form below. We will reach out personally and send you the registration form with a link to pay your deposit. If you are interesting in paying in full, let us know that in the message box, and we will arrange that with you. Our payment preferences are via venmo or bank transfer, but we can arrange other options with you as needed.

Additional Questions?

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