WRITING & MOVEMENT
IN ANDALUCIA
ABOUT THE TRIP
Join Erin Pfahler and friends for another adventure to the south of Spain, Andalucia!
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With the backbone of yoga, writing, hiking, & other movement practices we'll take excursions to immerse in Spanish history, culture, cuisine and the natural world.
An opportunity to travel in community and slow the pace of life
with plenty of space and time to connect with what matters most to you.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED?
~ 5 nights stay at the enchanting Lucia Yoga Retreat Center nestled in Andalusia’s gorgeous mountainous National Park, Sierra de Grazalema. You'll stay in one of the charming Spanish villas in your own room or with one other guest (your partner, a dear friend or another adventurous traveler in our group, perhaps?). Each villa has a unique set up with a lounge area, terrace and pool to enjoy! Imagine waking up to a morning yoga practice just steps away from your bed followed by a refreshing dip in a pool on a beautiful summer day. All with the breathtaking view of the surrounding Mediterranean forest. It really is that spectacular!
~ All in-country transportation, including pick up and drop at the Seville or Malaga airport on arrival and departure days at designated time (Erin will share recommended flight arrival and departure times).
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~ 3 delicious Mediterranean inspired meals daily prepared by chefs at the retreat center (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Breakfast is served buffet style with fruit, bread, cereal, oatmeal, nuts, spreads, juice, smoothies, coffee and tea. Lunch and dinner are served family style with starter and main course. Dessert is served at dinner. Wine, beer and other beverages will be available to purchase, but not included.
Tap water is clean and safe to drink.
~ A 24 hr. snack table available with fruit, coffee and tea to refuel during free time.
~ Access to the retreat center’s swimming pools, tennis court, gardens, terraces and hiking trails.
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~ Day/ evening trip to traditional white painted hill town, Ronda, where you will have time in the afternoon on your own to explore, walk the charming streets, shop, admire the historic architecture, art, and Puento Nuevo. We'll reconvene together as a group for a tapas and wine dinner together at a local cafe prior to a traditional flamenco show, a passionate art form of dancing, singing, and music birthed in Andalucia.
~ Guided Hiking excursion through the Nature Reserve, Sierra de Grazalema, with a tour into local history and wildlife in the area from our retreat host, Antonio.
~ Walking Trip to the mountain town, El Gastor, with options to purchase your own evening pre-dinner tapas and drinks
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~ Day trip to Setenil de las Bodegas where we'll spend free time exploring and then gather together to drink wine in a cave and taste the best jamón and cheese of the region. Option for sparkling water or juice, too!
~ Daily morning yoga practice
~ 3 guided workshops full of movement, writing, and creative inspiration
~ Time for personal reflection & writing, lounging by the pool, self-guided hiking and opportunities to explore and relax on your own
~ Connection, laughter & fun with retreat hosts and other retreat participants!
~ Space for personal growth and exploration
~ ​​Thorough support prior to our trip, including extensive recommendations for packing, insider’s tips, and more!
~ And many more unexpected surprises of wonder that travel brings!
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MEET ERIN PFAHLER
Erin Pfaher is a teacher, writer, and artist. As a lover of movement, her work as a writer incorporates writing from and researching the body and what it means to be in one. Yoga has been her main movement practice for almost twenty years because of its connective qualities between mind, body, spirit, and with other living beings. Her official trainings range from the initial Vinyasa Yoga training she attended in 2015, to Mind Body Solutions Adaptive Yoga Training, Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Training and Accessible Yoga Training along with additional workshops in the body-based practices of Body-mind Centering, Authentic Movement, Viewpoints, Suzuki, and various dance modalities. She's always working on some form of interdisciplinary works of nonfiction writing, dance, video or collage surrounding the themes of connection, relationship, and the body and loves to share that creative spark with others through classes and workshops.
In 2016, Erin returned to the US after a year living, teaching, and traveling in Spain. Back at home in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, Erin recognized parts of Spanish culture had become part of her; like taking time to cook, sitting down to eat and enjoy meals, the value of friendship and the beauty of slowing down.
The perspective she’d embodied in Spain was an integral part of who she’d become and who she is today. She is enthused to share in this opportunity to explore, reflect and learn with others through travel and time away from everyday routines.
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Erin currently offers virtual yoga classes, writes, and lives in Pompano Beach, FL where she's working towards her MFA in creative writing at Florida Atlantic University and spending plenty of time in the ocean.
For more information about Erin please visit her website.