Dorm Room
$2,500Shared by 4
Our dorm room for four offers affordability, coziness, and amenities like a private bathroom, a small balcony with mountain views, and comfortable bunk beds.
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September 5–11, 2027
Yoga & Wine RetreatBuljarica, Montenegro
Six nights and seven days at the Mahakala Center — a soulful eco retreat perched above the Adriatic. Daily yoga, home-cooked meals, small local vineyards, and an enormous amount of permission to do nothing at all.
Sold out — all 14 spots are reserved
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- When
- September 5–11, 2027
- Where
- Mahakala Center, Buljarica, Montenegro
- Length
- Six nights, seven days
- From
- $2,500 per person
Why this retreat
Returning home
Life sometimes gets in the way of us slowing down and living fully. Somewhere along the way, we get so caught up in the busyness of life that it passes us by and we get lost in ourselves.
This retreat is an opportunity to come back home to yourself — in your connection to your body, your mind, and your soul. We'll get there through mindful movement, conscious connection, and balancing it all with wine and food to share at the table.
Seven days of structure and spaciousness, spent together. Morning meditation, yoga practices daily, home-cooked meals timed to support your body, and afternoons free to explore some of Europe's most quietly stunning coastlines. We'll visit small vineyards, eat locally grown foods, and move slowly through medieval towns. Every detail is handled for you.
All you have to do is show up.
The place
Mahakala Center
A small eco retreat in the coastal village of Buljarica, surrounded by olive trees and cypress, with the sea on one side and mountains on the other. The beach is a fifteen minute walk. Hiking trails and old coastal villages start at the door.
Meals are cooked from scratch by local Montenegrin women using organic ingredients grown nearby — served twice a day, at 10am and 5pm, at a long shared table. There's a hot tub, hammocks, a sauna, and a yoga terrace looking out over the water.
The rhythm
What a day looks like
Everything is optional. Some days you'll want all of it, some days you'll want the hammock. Both are the right answer.
- 8:30 am
Morning meditation
A gentle opening. Breath, stillness, and intention before the day begins.
- 9:00 – 10:00 am
Morning yoga
Movement for the body and soul.
- 10:00 am
Breakfast
Home-cooked and nourishing. Eaten slowly, together.
- 11:00 am
Free time or day excursion
Some days this is yours completely: beach, a walk, a book, a nap. Other days we move together — a drive through the vineyards, a wander through a coastal village. You'll always know in advance. You'll never feel rushed.
- 5:00 pm
Early dinner
The second home-cooked meal of the day, timed to support digestion and wind you down naturally.
- 7:00 pm
Evening practice
Slow flow, deep stretch, or yin. A deliberate unwinding to soothe the nervous system.
- 8:00 pm onward
Quiet time
Or the occasional walk into town for a glass of vino, laughter, and stories from the day's adventures.
Your room
Rooms & pricing
Prices are per person for the full six nights and include everything listed below. Rooms are all priced on shared occupancy. The retreat is currently sold out, but you can join the waitlist to be contacted first if a spot opens.
Standard Mahakala Room
$2,8752 rooms · shared by 2
Our standard room is shared by two people and has its own private bathroom and two single beds or one double bed. No balcony or sea view, as it sits on the base floor.
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Sea & Mountain View Suite
$3,0002 suites · one with balcony
Our sea-view rooms come with a tranquil sea view, private bathroom, access to the yoga terrace, and a comfortable double bed or two single beds. One suite has a balcony.
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Mountainview Ensuite with Balcony
$3,160Private room
Our private mountain-view room has gorgeous views of the mountains, and from the private balcony you can also see the sea. Private bathroom and two comfortable single beds.
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Included
What's in your price
- Six nights and seven days at Mahakala Center, a soulful eco retreat perched above the Adriatic in the coastal village of Buljarica, Montenegro.
- Two nourishing plant-based meals daily at 10am and 5pm, made from scratch by local Montenegrin women using organic ingredients grown nearby.
- Daily yoga and movement practices designed for all levels, whether you are brand new to the mat or have been practicing for years.
- Morning meditation to open each day with breath and intention.
- Curated visits to small boutique local vineyards where the wine tells the story of the land.
- One group dinner out in town. Long table, local wine and food.
- Ample time to rest, wander the coastline, swim, and simply be. The beach is a 15 minute walk, with hiking trails and coastal villages right outside the door.
- Dedicated concierge style support from the moment you book through the last day of the retreat.
- All classes, experiences, and tours are completely optional based on how you feel every day.
Not included
What to plan for
- Flights to and from Dubrovnik. It is recommended to arrive in Dubrovnik the day before we travel together to Montenegro.
- Accommodation in Dubrovnik the night prior (we will help you find the right spot).
- Massages and spa treatments at Mahakala (available to book on site).
- Additional meals and drinks outside of the two daily buffets, wine tasting experiences, and included group dinner.
- Personal excursions, shopping, and activities not listed in the itinerary.
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended — InsureMyTrip.com is a good place to compare plans).
Sold out — waitlist open
All 14 seats at the table are taken.
Plans change though. Add your name to the waitlist and I'll contact you first if one of our guests is no longer able to join.
For any questions at all, contact Jaime directly and send your $500 deposit. Payment plans are available and final payment is due by June 30. Zelle or Venmo preferred; card available on request.
Want the full details on paper? Download the retreat booklet (PDF).
Your retreat leader
Hi, I’m Jaime
If you’re reading this, you probably already have taken one of my yoga classes, tasted some wine with me, or perhaps have found yourself in my kitchen for a meal made with love. However you got here, thank you for your presence in my life, and for considering joining me on this retreat.
Yoga and wine both entered my life in natural ways more than fifteen years ago. Yet it was during the pandemic that they shifted from friendly acquaintances to lovers of my soul. A daily practice of asana brought me to a peace and calm that was indescribable — that peace lit a fire in me, a passion to share what I had found with others.
Meanwhile, my evenings were quiet and filled with books and stories about wine from regions I had never heard of. The vast history and craftsmanship that a single bottle can hold is mind-boggling to me still. I love that these two seemingly opposing loves can naturally come together in a space meant to be shared. In 2023 I took the step from a student to become a yoga teacher and I have found that sharing my love and wisdom of this practice is what truly lights me up. My hope for you, if you choose to join on this retreat, is that you will find a way to come home to yourself. Through movement, stillness, community, or any other way you choose. There are no promises for what this retreat can do for you. The work is always up to yourself. You get to choose how you want to change. I am simply here to hold your hand and perhaps help you find your way.