Learning to Enjoy Autumn
Retreat 13–15 November 2026 · Villaonuba, Huelva · Sierra de Aracena
This retreat is not a “wellness” getaway. It is a hands-on experience that shows how looking after the body and the land are one and the same process. Settling into ourselves, breathing and opening our senses to autumn allows us to heal the sense of separation in which we live.
What you’re going to experience
Friday the 13th
- 17:00–19:00 · Arrival, settling in and a stroll through the gardens
- 19:15 · Welcome session
- 19:45 · Mioball self-massage + Yin Yoga
- 21:00 · Dinner
Saturday 14th
- 08:00 · Morning yoga
- 09:15 · Breakfast
- 10:00 · Interpreted trail: geology and biodiversity (~4 hours)
- 14:00 · Lunch
- 16:30 · Chinese tea ceremony
- 17:45 · Aromatic Circle
- 18:45 · Mindful breathing workshop
- 8.30 pm · Dinner
Sunday 15th
- 08:00 · Morning yoga
- 09:30 · Breakfast
- 11:00 · Forest bathing
- 12.30 · Nature Diary
- 14:00 · Lunch
- 3.30 pm · Farewell and departure
Who is this retreat for?
It’s for...
- Anyone looking for a break with some substance: not just switching off, but understanding the body and the space it inhabits.
- People who are curious about the nature and science, who enjoy learning whilst walking, breathing or observing.
- Anyone who wants to practising yoga and other self-care techniques, with no prior experience required.
- Anyone who prefers a a small group and a leisurely pace as opposed to large-scale plans.
- Anyone who wants to Discover the Sierra de Aracena: its geology, its biodiversity, its autumn.
- Anyone coming alone or with someone else
It is not
- A retreat “new age” or promises of transformation: We are not talking here about energies or miraculous healings, but about knowledge and direct experience.
- A plan for no parties or hectic schedules: the days are peaceful and there’s time for everything.
- A neither an intensive course nor a certified training programme: it’s an experience to be had, not an academic programme.
- Transit tourism: We haven’t come to visit the mountains, but to learn how to be part of them.
What’s included
2 nights’ accommodation on a full-board basis (vegetarian meals)
All activities and workshops
Team support
Drawing materials (small notebook and pencil)
NOT INCLUDED: Travel to Villaonuba or to the start of the trail on Saturday. Yoga equipment (if you’d like us to bring it for you, you can hire it for €5). For the drawing workshop, we’ll provide you with a small A7-sized sketchbook. Please bring your own materials if you’d like to get more out of the workshop
Where
At Villaonuba (Fuenteheridos, Huelva), a hotel home to a unique botanical garden in the Sierra de Aracena, featuring over 100 species brought from different parts of the world – a place that invites you to stroll, contemplate and connect deeply with nature
You’ll be staying in a charming hotel. Comfortable and harmonious facilities, surrounded by nature, where every space invites you to pause, breathe and savour the moment.
Those who guide him
Organised by Holística Nature, an active tourism company authorised by the Regional Government of Andalusia under code AT/HU/00121, a member of the ‘Soy Ecoturista’ club in Spain, and a Yoga Alliance-accredited training school (RYS500). A team with over 20 years’ professional experience in science and wellbeing
Javier Muriel
Yoga instructor with an official professional qualification, nature guide and environmental educator, specialising in mindful breathing and personal guidance
Helena Chacón, PhD
Yoga instructor with an official professional qualification, PhD in geology, specialising in processes of connecting with nature applied to wellbeing
Price and booking
€345 per person
2 nights, full board, all activities included
€285 per person
Early payment if you book before 10 October.
Payment is made via our payment gateway by card, bank transfer or PayPal (either as a single payment or in three instalments)
We have single, double and triple rooms available, with no difference in price. Rooms will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until all rooms are booked.
Required level
The yoga sessions are suitable for all levels, with adaptations available. Saturday’s walk is of medium to low difficulty. We will walk around 8 km along a path with gentle slopes.
What to bring
Warm clothing and footwear for walking in the countryside (preferably walking boots)
To practise yoga, you’ll need comfortable clothing and the necessary equipment (at the very least, a mat). We can hire you a mat, a block, two bricks and a blanket for an additional €5, provided you give us at least 48 hours’ notice.
For the Life Drawing workshop, you’ll be given an A7 sketchpad and a pencil, but if you have a larger sketchbook and fancy bringing your own coloured pencils or watercolours, that’s great.
Food / Allergies
The diet is ovo-lacto-vegetarian.
If you prefer a vegan meal or have any food intolerances or allergies, please let us know when you make your booking.
Check-in and check-out times
Reception will be open on Friday the 13th from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Once you arrive, we’ll give you time to settle in and have a stroll through the hotel gardens.
The outing takes place on Sunday from 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm
Limited places available
We work with small groups, so places are very limited.
Cancellation policy
Visit our cancellation policy
Accessibility
Villaonuba is 1 hour and 15 minutes from Seville
It is easily accessible by car from the main road.