Join us for a special experience in Estonia, an undiscovered gem on the Baltic Sea. We'll explore Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, and perhaps the best-preserved medieval capital in Northern Europe. Tallinn feels quite unlike anywhere else, unlike Scandinavia and unlike Europe. It's a beautifully eclectic city with a unique atmosphere that's both endearingly shabby and amazingly pretty. The old town is stunning and there's a very hip entrepreneurial tech area which you'll also get to see and experience. After time in Tallinn, we'll decamp to Polli Talu, a traditional Estonian farm complex now converted into a rustic country retreat and center for the arts by Marika Blossfeldt. Marika is a health coach, yoga teacher an award-winning cookbook author. She loves guiding her clients to eat healthfully and lead an energized life. Marika teaches and practices Kundalini Yoga, a dynamic form of yoga, combining postures, stretching, movement, meditation, breathing, and chanting. Our time in Polli Talu will give us the opportunity to explore our passions and connect to our purpose while enjoying a pleasurable time together with blissful easy yoga, delicious wholesome meals, luxurious massages, breath walks and soothing meditations.
Here's a day-by-day itinerary of the trip.
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Hotel Schloessle is situated in Tallinn’s Old Town which mean food, culture and so much more.
Polli Talu is a traditional Estonian farm complex situated near the Baltic Sea. Here we will live a simple lifestyle with wholesome fresh air, exercise and time to soak in the beauty of nature.
Estonia is a place for independent minds
Estonia is a small country in the north of Europe, bordering Russia to the east, Latvia to the south, and the Baltic Sea to the north and west. Aside from its picturesque medieval capital Tallinn, Estonia boasts a number of interesting sights. Large forests, mystical bog landscape, and caves, castles, and cliffs make Estonia a must-see destination.
All lodging in Tallinn & in the countryside at the farmhouse
All meals except one dinner and one lunch which are mentioned on day 2 & 3
Yoga, meditation & cooking classes with Marika
Outings to various islands and spa towns
A restorative massage by an expert at the farmhouse
All guides, concerts and a sidecar-motorcycle ride
All transfers to/from airport and down to Farmhouse
A spa day which will including one spa treatment (a massage or a facial) as well as plenty of time in the modern spa with it sauna, steam, jacuzzi and much more!
International Airfare
Extra spa treatments
Extra wine beyond what is ordered
Souvenirs
Travel and Medical Insurance (required)
Tallinn experiences temperatures from the high 50's into the high 60's and low 70's. It might be ever so slightly cooler at the farmhouse, but it is summertime so bring a light sweater or coat for the early mornings or evenings.
This trip is set up for total beginners in all area. You do not have to be a yogi to join this trip nor to do yoga. If you are breathing and on your mat, you are doing yoga perfectly well. Marika is very kind and will introduce us to a lot of new things. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to try.
As this is a retreat, you'll be served wine on the first night at the hotel in Tallinn, and on the last. However, at Marika's farmhouse we will be abstaining in general. You are free to bring something if you really need it but it's really nice for our livers to take a few days off!
You'll want to fly into Tallinn International Airport.
The trip officially starts on the afternoon of August 9th, but if you are traveling across an ocean to get to Estonia, you may want to consider arriving a day early so you have time to relax and get acclimated to the local time zone. If you do decide to arrive early, please let us know and we will take care of booking your room for you and make sure that you are kept in the same room as you will be in when the trip starts.