Adventures in CroatiaJoin a week of exploration and flow in Croatia! This adventure, led by Coach Francheska Martinez, will blend local adventures, meaningful movement practices and exclusive activities set in nature. The retreat will provide you with opportunities to create healthy and sustainable life practices, cultivate empowerment to take ownership of your body and improve your quality of life through movement.
Our journey will begin in Split where we'll get to know the rich history and local culture while exploring the historic old town and a national park. Then we'll spend our final nights on Hvar Island, perfect for relaxing at a local winery and sailing on a sunset boat tour. Fitness Throughout the retreat, you will have daily workshops and movement sessions that are open to all fitness levels. These sessions will vary between Functional Bodyweight Training and Strength Training to build foundational movement, learn to prevent injury and build proper lifting form & technique. Also offered each day will be Breathwork - a powerful therapeutic practice designed to boost immunity and fuel presence - and/or other Restorative Practices to nurture recovery and relaxation. Adventure There is just so much to do in Croatia, and on our Split and Hvar itinerary, we have put together our very favorite activities! We'll start the retreat in Split with a private walking tour of the historic city, visiting important sites and learning about where we will be spending the week. Once we have our bearings, we'll take a glorious hike to Marjan Hill Park with panoramic views. For some more adventure, we'll go on a day trip to Krka National Park where you can swim alongside the most incredible waterfalls. Relaxation Throughout the retreat, you'll find pockets of free time to relax or do some additional site seeing. Our time in Hvar is specifically designed to be more restful with a boat ride, lavender hike and wine tasting tour. Both resorts have spas and pools as well, to level up the relaxation! |
Pricing & Registration
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What's included
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Itinerary
Friday, June 7
Saturday, June 8
Sunday, June 9
Monday, June 10
Tuesday, June 11
Wednesday, June 12
Thursday, June 13
*Itinerary subject to change
- Welcome to Croatia! Arrive at the Split airport and make your way to the hotel (we'll provide simple instructions). Check in, get settled and meet for friendly introductions before jumping into our first movement session overlooking the sea. Dinner will be included as we continue getting to know one another.
Saturday, June 8
- Wake up to a morning workout and fresh breakfast. Then we will depart for a private guided tour of historic Split including Diocletian's Palace, local markets and other key attractions. We'll learn about the history while enjoying the incredible views and sites. Stick around the historic center for lunch and exploring on your own and then regroup for an (optional) hike up Marjan Hill, known as the lungs of the city, for incredible views or return to the hotel. Free night - consider supporting a local restaurant for dinner!
Sunday, June 9
- Start the day with a fueling breakfast and depart for a day trip to Krka National Park, known for its gorgeous waterfalls. You'll spend time in the park and on the beach (where we'll have our daily movement session) and make an optional stop or two at old towns nearby, Šibenik and Trogir, for lunch or exploring. Upon your return to the hotel, enjoy a final free night out or in.
Monday, June 10
- Wake up to a morning workout and breakfast, and then check out and depart for Hvar Island. Check in to the new hotel and enjoy a free day to walk through the town and get to know the new surroundings. Group dinner.
Tuesday, June 11
- After a morning movement session and breakfast, we'll depart for a hiking adventure along a mild trail where you'll be surrounded by lavender fields and the endless blue sea. The route goes through the village of Velo Grablje, where you'll see traditional Dalmatian island architecture, and continues downhill to Malo Grablje. This town will be perfect for a stop to enjoy the scenery and have a drink. The remaining 45 minutes of hiking will bring the group to Milna where you can swim an have a delicious local lunch before returning to the hotel. Free night.
Wednesday, June 12
- On our final full day as a group, we'll work out and enjoy breakfast followed by down time to hang out and relax. In the afternoon, we'll come together for one more amazing excursion, a boating adventure! On this journey, we'll take a speedboat along Hvar's stunning coastline and enjoy plenty of time to swim and sunbathe along the Pakleni Islands. We'll have a final group dinner together in Hvar and get a good night's sleep.
Thursday, June 13
- Enjoy one last breakfast together and then check out from the Hvar accommodation and transfer back to Split for departure flights or onward travel!
*Itinerary subject to change
The Accommodations
The first three nights of our Croatian adventure will be in Split, and guests will stay at Le Meridien, a resort overlooking the Adriatic Sea and a five-minute drive (or 30-minute walk) from downtown. Each guest room has floor-to-ceiling windows that open up to large balconies, a 50" smart TV, Wi-Fi and High-Speed Internet Access, separate sofa seating, individually controlled air conditioning, international direct dial telephone lines, a hairdryer and an in-room safe. Situated 8 km south of Split in Podstrana on the Dalmatian Coast, Le Méridien Lav, Split, enjoys a beautiful setting boasting an 800 m stretch of beach with fantastic sea views across to the city and surrounding islands. Le Méridien Lav has a world-class spa to its name, as well as numerous restaurants and bars.
Our final three nights will be on the luxurious island of Hvar, at the Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort. Tucked away in a tranquil bay surrounded by a lush pine grove, and only a ten-minute walk from the historic city of Hvar, Amfora is the perfect venue to bring our retreat to a close. Our Superior guest rooms have a relaxing balcony and sea view, and when you leave the room, you can enjoy the spectacular cascading pool with lounge area and Sensori Spa and Wellness Centre.
Our final three nights will be on the luxurious island of Hvar, at the Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort. Tucked away in a tranquil bay surrounded by a lush pine grove, and only a ten-minute walk from the historic city of Hvar, Amfora is the perfect venue to bring our retreat to a close. Our Superior guest rooms have a relaxing balcony and sea view, and when you leave the room, you can enjoy the spectacular cascading pool with lounge area and Sensori Spa and Wellness Centre.
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Meet Your Group Leader
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Francheska is a fitness coach based out of Austin, TX. She is passionate about all things fitness and movement and excited to provide a firsthand experience on how to move dynamically and with intention, like a warrior on this retreat!
Francheska’s movement journey started when she enrolled in dance as a child, and continued as she pursued many active hobbies and sports throughout the years. After struggling with various injuries, she decided to learn how to become more resilient and durable, which is what led her to study Exercise Sports Science and become a professional fitness coach. Train with Francheska to get strong and mobile, while focusing on staying healthy for the long haul! "My mission in life is to never stop learning, so that I can share my knowledge on improving quality of life through movement.” - Francheska Martinez |
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