MEDITATION. YOGA. EXERCISE. VEGAN. AYURVEDA. RETREAT.
"Hugely Transformative...
At Olive Retreat, we join the best of modern science and ancient wisdom to help you join those parts of yourself that aren't communicating effectively, which means you become more aware of your choices and options in the modern world, and be more health and happy as a result.
Seriously.
“Soulful food, beautifully wild surroundings and lots of love and support – Thank you for helping me to love and find myself.
”
Trust Your Body
At Olive Retreat, our goal is to share our knowledge of how the body and mind work, how they are connected, and how, when aligned, can lead you to better health.
We have helped people with the following:
Yoga and flexibility
Breathing correctly
Anxiety, depression, loneliness, sadness
Weight-loss and obesity
Food allergies and sensitivities
Relationships; getting in and getting out
Achievement
Soft skills
De-stress and relaxation
Performance and creativity
Happiness and peace of mind
Career and life choices
Nutrition and cooking
Fitness and exercise
Inflammation, disease and disorders
One-on-One Sessions
Cristina gives individualized sessions based upon her 25+ years of education and experience in Ayurveda and Orthomolecular Medicine. Learn important aspects of your body, how your unique chemistry affects the way you live, and how to create healthy habits that will improve your vitality.
"I have had a most enlightening week. I came not knowing what to expect and I am leaving feeling more in charge of my life and a great deal healthier."
— Ena
Flexibility and breathing
“A flexible body is a healthy body.
- Cristina”
Careful and mindful stretching like yoga enhances the detox process in a natural, healthy way.
Every morning, we start our Body & Mind Detox Retreat with a mindful yoga class tailored just for you. All levels of experience are welcome; from beginners to intermediate and even advanced. All sessions are followed by relaxation and breathing exercises. All is planned for you to find your own practice to continue at home.
Interested in Yoga? We offer Teachers Training Retreats
"Love yourself and listen to you — I've learned that at Olive Retreat."
— Janna, reporter from Munich
Meditate and rest
“A flexible mind is a healthy mind.
- Ray”
Mediation boosts our immune systems, raises our energy levels, alleviates or eliminates anxiety and depression, raises our sense of self esteem, helps us make decisions, brings peace and tranquility, clears our minds, boosts creativity – and more!
At a Body & Mind Detox Retreat we review and practice various forms of meditation to find which one works best for you. Join us and learn about meditation and how meditation can help improve your life in so many ways.
"I promise to take the knowledge + inspiration you have given me + use it to make some important changes in my life."
— Kim
Food & Cooking
We serve a delicious, nutrient-packed, plant-based diet. A daily menu of teas, juices, elixirs, salads and smoothies, all balanced to restore and maximize your health. You will be delighted by the food, we promise.
Join our classes if you want to learn how to cook nutritious, vegan delicious food.
“Why vegan? Because it’s the healthiest diet.
- Cristina ”
At a recent retreat in Spain, we hosted one of the food critics for The Independent who specialises in French food and wine. She said that her week with us was “the best food week of my life.” Enough said by us, for more read our testimonials.
"…filled with the most delicious food —my diet and kitchen will be forever transformed — safe guidance, support and a world of knowledge."
— Coco
Accommodation
Our Olive Retreat in Spain one venue is a renovated 400 year old Andalusian cortijo in the countryside near Málaga. Nestled in rolling olive fields, its tranquility, comfort, clean air and nature make it a perfect detoxing environment. We have other venues available, too, and are happy to share those as well.
Dialogue
Each day, we spend time talking through life's mysteries using the O8 dialogue we have developed to guide our discourse. Add to that the opportunity for one-on-one with Ray, who has worked with Fortune 500 companies and leaders across the globe, and then given it all up to develop the Olive Retreat program.
"Thank you for caring and looking after us all and helping us to reflect on ourselves and our choices in life."
— Cary & Jason
Evening Sessions
After dinner, we close each day with an interactive, creative session. A guided meditation, an exploration within and without, but mostly without. And always so that you get your best rejuvenating sleep.
"Dreamy for life!"
—Katherine
Everything Included
We prefer to make it easy for both you and us. Everything is included!
7 (or 4) nights accommodation in single or double/twin room
24 h staff; we are always there for you
Pick-up transfer from Malaga/Madrid airport around 5 pm (please book your flights accordingly)
Transfer back to Malaga/Madrid airport (please book your flights at around 10 am)
Books: Body detox + OO8 Mind detox + Yoga manual described in detail + more
Health assessment (extensive Health Questionnaire is sent once you are booked)
Personalised detox program
All meals: clean, real, vegetarian, no gluten, no sugar, no refined food (don't worry, you won't be hungry!)
1 massage to enhance your detox (more can be provided)
Daily availability of healthy snacks
Unlimited detoxing herbal teas and spiced waters according to your specific needs (tbd)
Daily Body-Mind-Soul health class/dialogue
One-on-One sessions
Cooking, snack-making, smoothies & baking classes
All liquid day(s) with digestive flush if applicable (tbd)
Daily yoga/stretch/body awareness with Pranayamas breath work and Meditation
Daily individualised aerobic exercise in amazing nature (see pictures)
Daily meditations (guided and non-guided)
A gentle facial class with natural substances (7 days bookings only)
Outdoor swimming pool
Plenty of time and space to relax, talk and enjoy
Recommendations upon departure (how to continue your quest for better health)
Post-retreat support and follow-ups
A gift for you to remember a life transforming week
For more, see our FAQ
(You only have to book your flight or other transport and get travel insurance if applicable for you. Please compare our price considering we include everything. We know it is not the best pricing strategy but we think it's easiest for both you and us !)
Daily Schedule
Timing is loose and weather dependant.
All activities are optional, you don't have to do anything. If you come to relax and sleep that's what you need.
07:30 Yoga/healthy stretching to get your biochemistry going.
08:30 Breakfast; a pleasure for the body and the eye and protein boost for the hungry.
10:00 Mind & Body Health Dialogue/Class; to make friends with your body with Cristina.
13:00 Lunch; from nature to nurture - eat all the spectra of light.
14:00 – 17:00 Free time/ massage/ facial/ one-to-one/ walks/ special activities/ etc.
17:00 Mind & Bod Health Dialogue/Class to figure things out with Ray.
18:00 Gentle exercise; to fill you with the mountain air and astonishing views.
19:30 Dinner; to calm our senses and prepare for the beauty(full) sleep.
21.00 Evening activity; for those who like a guide in to the subconscious.
A Detox for
Your Body & Mind
At Olive Retreat, we see small miracles taking place every day. The transformations our guests experience in just a couple days are what makes us so passionate about what we do. Our guests leave feeling transformed, or rather they discover who they really are again, for many it is a feeling of ‘coming home' and getting to know and old friend again, themselves. They leave looking great.
Let us guide you to a healthier, more enhanced lifestyle as you dream and define it. Click the button below to learn more about the different dates and reserve your place today!
“WOW! What an AMAZING week. I have loved every moment from Saturday to Saturday. This place has been life changing for me, enlightening in many subjects, especially food - it was Divine! So happy to have met you and my “DREAM TEAM” - what fun we had.”
“The staff, the food, the place! Absolutely A-MAZING!”
Who?
Wherever you come from, whatever you come with, and whatever familiarity you have with meditation, yoga, vegan food — you are always welcome to any Olive Retreat. A clear mind and fit body in our view provide the best foundation for making the right long-term choices in any situation life may offer.
What is a Detox
The staff of Olive Retreat is continuously studying the latest research, science, nutrition and the environment. We have found that since 1940, our food has become industrialised, and we have made over 120,000 synthetic chemicals have been added to our environment — and only a small percentage of these have been tested for their health impacts! Many are dangerous, carcinogenic, mutagenic, and endocrine disrupters. These chemicals affect us when interacting with the environment, they affect our bodies, our organs, and our brains. They are in our water, soil and air, and we all carry them so it is a good idea to do a cleanse now and then.
Olive Retreat teach you strategies to dealing with the toxicity of the modern world. When we become healthier, our imbalances dissipate. Many diseases, allergies, worries, pain, sleep problems, general low energy, obesity, anxiety, depression are symptomatic of an unhealthy environment, lousy diet and habits. When we detox through healthy food, light, breathing, meditation, stretching and exercise, we come into greater contact with our bodies — and our bodies and minds are the best experts and pharmacies we have. It’s your loyal friend.
“I promise to take the knowledge + inspiration you have given me + use it to make some important changes in my life. ”
Your detox will combine a variety of activities customized to be accessible to you, and tailored to your needs. We offer health classes based on scientific studies. Olive’s famously delicious pure food with spices and herbs enhances the detox and makes eating a pure pleasure. It all works together to boost your metabolism, your creativity and much more.
Everything we do is designed specifically to enable your body and mind to cleanse naturally and gently, in a way that is best for you. For example, not everyone is suited for an all-liquid juice detox, intense meditation, exercise or complicated yoga postures, but together with our team we find what is the most efficient and gentle process to produce the best results for you. We love that we are all different.
Back home
At an Olive retreat we give you the opportunity to try it all and the freedom to pick the parts you believe will fit into your life once you get back home. That's why an Olive Retreat offers a follow-up program included in the retreat price, through which we keep in touch and work with you after your departure.