ABOUT
Our retreat centre is designed for people and organised groups who enjoy being outdoors, desire a peaceful environment, and wish to participate in daily yoga sessions and other activities. Nestled at the edge of a forest and standing at an altitude of 650m in the foothills of the Bucegi mountains, our location offers a pleasant cool and comfortable envirounment during the hot Romanian summer months. We are located in the vicinity of Breaza, a small town renowned for its high air quality, abundance of negative ions, and high ozone content, often likened to Davos in the Swiss Alps. The retreat centre is designed by Masha Verhoogt, a prize winning interior designer."At Home Yoga Retreat & Glamping" is a family-run retreat centre that we established in 2020, on the grounds of our boutique-style home. Your hosts, Masha (Romanian) and Paul (Dutch), have a personalized and flexible approach to hosting and aim to make you feel at home.• During the summer months of July and August, we offer ongoing outdoor yoga retreats where you can come and leave at your convenience.• In the months of May, June, and September, we hold retreats on specific dates. Please refer to our schedule for more information.• From May until September, we also rent out the entire facility for organized groups and provide all the necessary services to ensure your retreat is a success. Please contact us for additional information.
ACTIVITIES
yoga & MORE
• Our yoga classes consist primarily of Hatha Yoga with elements of Ashtanga integrated into the practice. Often, we do Yin Yoga sessions in the evenings. The class level is intermediate, but accommodations are made to ensure that even beginner participants can fully benefit from the sessions.
• 2 yoga sessions per day, one in the morning, before breakfast/brunch and one in the evening, before dinner. In the morning a Pranayama session is integrated.
• Organized hikes in the surrounding area (duration: 1-2 hours, about 3 times a week depending on demand) and in the Bucegi Mountians (duration min. 4 hours)
• Free use of mountain bikes - the terrain can be a bit steep.
You can also explore the following destinations - by train, car or taxi/Uber/Bolt:
• Busteni and Bucegi mountians (30km, 40min by train or car)
• Sinaia, with the superb Neo-Renaissance Peles Castle, (27km, 30min by train or car)
• Brasov, the capital of Transylvania (70km, 1.5h by train or car)
* Sinaia, Busteni (and Brasov) have a cable car that will get you high up in the mountains.
* It is easy and cheap to get around with Uber/Bolt in Breaza, Sinaia and Brasov.
COME JOIN US
a day with us
Each day, we have two yoga sessions outside on custom-made wooden decks - one covered and one uncovered, offering a fantastic view. During breaks between yoga, meals, and activities, there are several scenic areas within the center - some in the sun, others in the shade - with hammocks, swings, or benches for reading, working, socializing, or relaxing. Additionally, there's an outdoor gazebo equipped with power outlets and Wi-Fi, providing a comfortable environment for checking in with your laptop.We also offer the use of several mountain bikes at no charge for exploring the area. Masha has the habit of taking a half an hour ride before the morning Yoga session, and you are welcome to join her. Approximately three times a week, depending on demand, we go on a 1.5-hour hike to a nearby viewpoint or a remote hillside village that only has a few remaining homes from a 2015 landslide. On request (no extra charge) we do hikes in the Bucegi Mountain (shortest hike: 4 hours) Don't forget to bring comfortable walking shoes. On Saturday evenings, we light a campfire, reflecting on the day and enjoying a glass of wine.
our Facilities
• In the orchard we have a total of 5 luxury canvas tents and one ‘A-frame’ (a rigid structure with the ‘feeling’ of a tent): two tents have 1 double bed, and three tents have 1 double bed and 1 single beds (usually used as a double room). The A frame has two single beds.
• All the tents are placed on custom-built wooden platforms. All the tents have electric plugs (220V), light and heated mattress pads, so in your bed you always will be nice and warm. We can also provide electric heating in the tents when the nights get chilly.
• We have 2 rooms available in the villa. They have double beds and can be rented under certain circumstances.
• The bathroom is a spacious “Bali style” common bathroom with a Forest view - 3 large shower cabins (thermostatic water taps), 3 toilets, and 3 sinks.
• For the yoga sessions, we built 2 large wooden platforms. One with an incredible view over the garden, the valley and the surrounding hills. It is equipped with 2 retractable awnings to provide shade in the daytime. The other platform has a roof and can be used in case of bad weather or excessive heat.
• Outdoor patio and outdoor kitchen for serving our meals, equipped with 3 retractable awnings.
• Outdoor kitchen equipped with espresso machine for diy coffee and tea (free of charge)
• An outdoor mobile fireplace
• Shady garden gazebo for relaxing, having tea or working on a laptop.
• In the orchard, we have hammocks, daybeds as well as 2 canopy swing chairs
• In the villa, we have a ground floor indoor space for working/relaxing.
• In case of poor weather, you can stay on the first floor of our villa, the boutique-style “rain lounge”.
• Free WiFi high-speed internet (fiber-optics)
Vegetarian, Vegan, Sugar conscious
OUR FOOD
In our short existence, the meals we serve have gained a strong reputation. Many guests qualified our buffet breakfast as "the best they ever had".Breakfast/Brunch and dinner are prepared in our kitchen and included in the price.
Breakfast/Brunch is served as a buffet.
We can serve a lunch snack or soup if requested (included)
All the meals are vegetarian or vegan. Please, do tell us beforehand if you have food allergies, intolerances, or other alimentary issues.
Fresh fruit is free of charge and available all the time. Depending on the season we have fruit from the garden.
Drinking water is free of charge. Coffee (100% arabica bio), organic tea and herbal blends can be prepared free of charge at all times (DIY) - including plant-based milk.
plan your own retreat
organised groups
If you are interested in organizing your own retreat at our premier location, we will be happy to host you. Our capacity is a group of maximum 17 people which includes 2 organisers/instructors.
Please contact us for personalised arrangements and pricing options.
PRICING
The price for retreats organised by us is:110Euro/night/person all-inclusive.For special group deals, please contact us!What's included:• Accommodation in glamping tent, a-frame cabin or room.
• Daily yoga and pranayama classes
• Group hikes/activities
• 2 daily delicious and nutritious meals
• Water, tea, coffee (diy) including plant-based milk
• Use of our 2 yoga platforms
• Use of the ground floor and the first floor of the villa
• Use of Yoga mats and aerial yoga hammocks
• Use of bathrobes, towels and bathroom toiletries
• Use of mountain bikes
• Electric blankets for extra comfort
• Additional electric heating in the tent (when the nights are chilly)
• Wifi
• Train station pick-ups and drop-offs at arrival and on departureWhat's not included:• Airport transfer
• Additional treatments and activities
HOW TO GET HERE
LOCATION
At Home - Yoga Retreat & Glamping is located in the foothills of the Carpathian mountains, at the edge of a small town, Breaza. The distance from Bucharest to our retreat centre is about 100km, and from the airport (Henri Coanda International Airport – OTP) it is 87km. You can easily reach us by car or train.
TEACHERS
MASHA VERHOOGT
I have practiced different forms of Yoga for over 15 years. In 2020 I got my Yoga teacher license (Indian Yoga Academy). Apart from Yoga, I practice a lot of other disciplines, like Pranayama.I am a psychologist and triple-certified NLP and Life Coach. I am also a well-established interior designer in Romania.Together with my husband Paul I own, manage and host the center. My main motto is: "preach what you practice".
mara VERHOOGT
I have practiced yoga for many years, having been interested in a healthy lifestyle since I was 12. In the past few years I also started teaching, being certified in Hatha Vinyasa (by Bindusar Yoga Kendra, Rishikesh India)I recently finished the fine arts at University of Arts, London. I most enjoy working with ceramics.Besides teaching yoga I am also involved in cooking, having been vegan since I was 14.
getting here and back
details
Arrival by airplaneWe are located at 87 km distance from Bucharest Airport (Henri Coanda International Airport - OTP). Directly from here you can take the train or taxi (Bolt or Uber)Arrival by trainYou should come to ‘Breaza hc’ or ‘Campina’ train station. From here, we will pick you up (free of charge) or you can take a taxi, Uber or Bolt (about 3 Euro from Breaza, 5 Euro from Campina).
To get to our location, your can take the train directly from the airport (change train at Bucharest ‘Gara de Nord’). During the summer months in weekend the trains can be crowded. We recommend you buy a ticket online in advance.TRAIN SCHEDULE AND TICKETS:
Arrival by taxiFrom the airport to our retreat centre, a Bolt or Uber will cost you about 60-80 Euro (87km). You can make your request from the departures terminal that is internally connected with the arrivals terminal.Arrival by carOur location, strada Somes 13, Breaza, Jud. Prahova, is about a 1.5-hour drive from Bucharest. The roads are mostly 4 lanes and partly highway. Use Google Maps or Waze.
In Breaza, avoid taking ‘strada Bucegi’ street. This road is very steep and in a poor state.