Mallorca Yoga, Meditation, Nature Retreat and Adventure

An island summer yoga retreat and adventure in the heart of Mallorca, Spain

Dates

August 28th - September 4th, 2027

Locale

Orient, Mallorca, Spain at the Son Palou Estate at Finca Hotel Son Palou

An island summer retreat in Spain.

Retreat to Mallorca, Spain next summer for a nourishing and enlivening week in the enchanting village of Orient surrounded by the Tramuntana mountains, apple orchards, and endless natural beauty.

Soak up a week of fresh air, sunshine and sea, delicious Spanish food and flavors, yoga and meditation, and island exploration. Create space for art and creativity, relaxation, a little adventure, and 8 days to uwind, refresh, practice, spark joy, and slow down.

Together we’ll enjoy 7 nights, 8 days at a luxurious and historic countryside 4 star hotel and estate nestled in the heart of the village, Orient. Orient is a refuge of quietness in the Serra de Tramuntana. It is a small village situated in a beautiful valley full of apple orchards and expansive green and open space.

The idyllic estate and hotel offers the perfect retreat to rest, relax, and recover.

Built in the 14th century, Son Palou offers a fantastic blend of modern luxury and convenience, combined with the old-world charm of the traditional architecture. Son Palou’s 150 hectares of grounds are ideally nestled in the Serra de Tramuntana mountains, overlooking the breathtaking Orient valley. A charming and peaceful oasis for the body, mind, and spirit.

During our retreat week, we will take time to slow down in our yoga practice, explore, and workshop asanas, and cultivate greater ease on and off the yoga mat. We’ll explore and ground with guided + silent insight meditation, take time to reflect in journaling (prompts provided), and have free time to relax, swim, walk, wander, and restore.

In the village of Deia we will get creative in a bespoke art experience and workshop with a very talented local ceramics artist in the incredible art-inspired village fo artists and creatives. We will enjoy a ceramics workshop and lesson with the local artist in her beautiful home studio followed by a lovely picnic lunch with wine featuring views, seasonal produce and local flavors and dishes. Shipping costs are not included if you wish to ship your pottery that you make home, but shipping if offered at an additional cost.

One day we will get out for a deluxe boating day and experience to explore different coves and beaches, sail and swim, snorkel, and enjoy lunch and relaxation on the boat. Another day we will adventure to the other side of the island for a sea kayaking experience that includes sea kayaking, snorkeling, sea caves, a little hiking, and swimming.

We will head back to the village on Deia a second day to enjoy a 30-45 minute coastal hike from the village down to the beach, Cala Deia for more sunshine, swimming, relaxation, and an included lunch at a great restaurant overlooking the water. After lunch we will relax a bit more and when we are ready we will either hike back up, or have a taxi come and pick us up and bring us back to the village for a little exploring and wandering in the beautiful village of Deia.

Most days will begin with morning yoga and meditation practice, followed by brunch. After brunch we will have either free time or we will head out together to enjoy our included activities and adventures. There will also be several days with only yoga, meditation, yoga nidra for deeper relaxation, and greater free time during the day to do as you wish, and either swim, nap, read, wander, and rest at the estate, or explore on your own in the village.

For meals, daily breakfast is included each day at the hotel and estate at their wonderful restaurant on site. 3 lunches are also included, and 5 dinners out together at really great local restaurants are included. We will enjoy a couple dinners at the estate at their highly rated restaurant, and also get out to enjoy some great local restaurants in the village together.

Questions

Email us anytime at floatandflowllc@gmail.com

Retreat Deposit

Non-refundable retreat deposit of $500 holds your space. Final payments are due 90 days prior to the retreat start date.

Tuition and Lodging Options

*Retreat tuition includes taxes and processing fees

*Rooms feature a Nespresso coffee maker, satellite tv, AC, robe and slippers, mountain or garden views, and minibar (additional cost)

1) Totally Private Solo Room - Double Bed Room with Balcony: $5499 per person

2) Shared Superior Twin Bed Room with Larger Terrace - (2 twin beds, 2 people sharing room): $4799 per person

3) Shared Superior Twin Room with Sitting Area (2 twin bed, 2 people sharing room): $4599 per person

Retreat Inclusions

-7 Nights/8 Days Shared or Private Lodging at 4 Star Hotel Finca Son Palou, a luxurious countryside estate surrounded by mountains, apple orchards, and greenery as far as the eye can see. Property features expansive grounds and green space, a pool, ample areas for relaxation on site, gardens, and more.

-Daily Breakfast included at the hotel and estate’s on site restaurant

-3 Lunches: 1 lunch on the boat, 1 lunch at the bespoke art workshop, 1 lunch by the water at Cala Deia

-5 Dinners: Several enjoyed on site at the hotel’s incredible restaurant, and several dinners out together at wonderful local restaurants in the charming village (Does not included alcoholic drinks or extras)

-Yoga Practices and Workshopping: practices will typically be in the morning, but at times may shift to the afternoon

-Guided + Silent Insight Meditation

-A Yoga Nidra and Deep Relaxation Practice

-Journaling and Reflection (prompts provided)

-Short, moderate hike (30-45 minutes) from the village of Deia to the beach, Cala Deia for swimming, sunshine, relaxation, and an included lunch by the water. We will then head back to the village of Deia for a bit of exploring and wandering in the village before we take our transfer back to our hotel and estate

-Guided Cala Varques Sea Kayaking, Snorkeling, and Sea Caves adventure on the other side of the island (3-3.5 hours long)

-Deluxe Boating Day to swim, sail, snorkel, explore coves and beaches, enjoy lunch on the boat, and relax

-A bespoke Ceramics Art Workshop with Local Ceramics artist in Deia including local wines and a picnic lunch with views

-Free time to relax, restore, or explore on your own (2 days with much greater free time are included) (these days will begin with yoga and brunch, and then students will have much of the day free)

-Retreat Gift Bag

-Welcome drink

-Pre and Post Retreat Support from Mary and team

-Incredible Community

-Transportation to included activities

What’s Not Included

-Lunches with exception of the 3 included lunches

-2 Dinners

-Extra adventures

-Alcohol, unless already included within the experience as it is for the ceramics workshop and picnic

-Travel to and from the retreat locale

-Souvenirs or additional experiences

Retreat Lodging and Locale

Finca Hotel Son Palou

A REFUGE OF QUIETNESS IN THE SERRA DE TRAMUNTANA

During our stay and retreat we stay within a stunning UNESCO World Heritage mountain range perfect for road trips and hiking, sheltering quaint villages like Deià, Orient, and Sóller.

Welcome to Son Palou, our 14th-century estate which we have converted into a luxurious countryside hotel, and which is now considered among the best of its kind in Mallorca. The manor house is located high up on top of a hill laced with apple orchards and commands magnificent views over the valley of Orient, in the heart of the Tramuntana mountains.

The Finca Hotel Son Palou offers you 150 hectares of orchards, fields andmountainside to roam and discover. Besides hiking and mountain-bike tours, you might be interested in an introduction into mushroom-picking; and of course you are more than welcome to witness the harvest of the much-acclaimed apples and cherries from our splendid plantations. And maybe sneak a bite or two.

Many of the delicious natural foods that we serve at Son Palou have been grown on our own land. That’s how sustainable organic agriculture finds its way into a refined and refreshed concept of leisure and enjoyment.

This idyllic rural hotel offers the perfect retreat to rest, relax, and recover.

Built in the 14th century, it offers a fantastic blend of modern luxury and convenience, combined with the old-world charm of the traditional architecture.

Son Palou’s 150 hectares of grounds are ideally nestled in the Serra de Tramuntana mountains, overlooking the breathtaking Orient valley.

The guest bedrooms offer a blend of stylish and sympathetically selected furniture, which combine to create a magnificent ambience. There is a variety of options available, including a private terrace or Jacuzzi.

An important feature of Son Palou is the distinctive restaurant. It offers traditionally prepared modern Mediterranean cuisine, using the finest local produce, including its own organic ingredients.

The restaurant also boasts an enviable wine cellar, featuring a large selection of fine wines, including a couple from the best local vineyards.

A short distance away is Orient. The village’s quaint beauty makes it hard to believe you are only 25 minutes from the hustle and bustle of Palma. The traditional architecture of the village’s 25 houses complements the beautiful backdrop of the Tramuntana.

The village of Orient is a refuge of quietness in the Serra de Tramuntana. It is a small village situated in a valley full of apple orchards.

The style and architecture of the houses of Orient, together with the quiet life that its inhabitants live, maintains the essence of the past of those lands. It is a gathering place for people who look for peace and quiet, for nature lovers and gourmets. Here, you can enjoy the delicious food of the region combined with the unmatched beauty and tranquility of these unique and unspoiled surroundings.

It is an oasis of complete calm even though it is only 25 minutes away by car from Palma de Mallorca, the bustling capital city of the island. The closest beach – at Puerto Soller - can be reached in less than half an hour. The valley of Orient is the ideal escape from the busy daily routine and the perfect place to rest, relax and recover from the stresses of the outside world.

Mallorca, Spain

There are few places in the world that can offer travellers such a remarkable combination of stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, captivating cultural heritage and unique experiences within such a compact location as Mallorca.

Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands, and one of the most popular and beloved destinations in the Mediterranean – with good reason. Mallorca is a beachgoer’s dream, home to rugged coastline scattered with more than 200 picturesque calas (small inlets) and beaches. Pair that with the quaint villages, picturesque waterfronts, impressive mountains, fresh seafood, delicious tapas, some of Europe’s best hiking, and you have one of the most sought-after summer destinations in Europe.

A stunning Spanish island defined by dramatic mountain peaks, turquoise coves, and historic stone villages, Mallorca blends vibrant Mediterranean energy with quiet rustic charm across its diverse landscapes.

Yoga

We will be practicing a dynamic, sustainable, syrong, and compassionate Hatha yoga practice and flow, marrying together the traditions of Iyengar and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. We will also weave in workshopping, gentle and restorative yoga, and Yoga Nidra relaxation.

We will slowly and mindfully weave our way through alignment-based practices each day, taking time to workshop asanas and come-see-come-look moments, allowing students to demo postures as we practice.

Expect a sustainable practice with longer holds occasionally, flowing, breakdowns of alignment and postures, and a focus on the breath. Classes are wonderful and appropriate for all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners and teachers. We ask students to be curious and expect to take a deep and joyful dive into the practice and their own inner ecology and wilderness.

Styles:

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Vipassana & Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Yin Yoga, General Yoga, Yoga Nidra

Skill Level: appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced

Meditation

We will enjoy guided meditation and will explore the style of Insight/Vipassana and mindful meditation.

Within this style, we will explore a variety of methods, including breath meditation, heart meditations, including a compassion meditation and a metta or living kindness meditation. We will talk about the basics of meditation, finding a comfortable seat, and the roots of mindfulness.

We will take time to explore seat options, mudras, our breath, and begin cultivating a greater sense of connection and intimacy with our own breath and mind, and we practice befriending the breath and befriending the mind on and off the yoga mat.

At the end of the day, yoga is life; it’s how we are living and how we are meeting ourselves on and off the yoga mat, and we can’t wait to share an incredible time together living well, immersed in practice, nature, and community.

Your Guide and Teacher

Mary Susan Stults Sassone

Mary Susan Stults Sassone

Mary is an international yoga, meditation, SUP, and SUP yoga teacher, educator, and forever student.

Mary Susan lives on the garden island of Kaua’i in Hawaii with her husband, Brandon, and their three crazy and cute black cats, Tux, Sir Wobbles, and Starscream the little kitty.

She teaches yoga and meditation full-time and is a passionate student of life, a nature lover, a traveler, and adventurer. She teaches a dynamic and foundational alignment-based flow and practice that is sustainable, strong yet compassionate, and mindful for all students, practitioners, and teachers. Her classes interweave and offer a happy marriage and blend of Iyengar Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. She also teaches vinyasa, yin, restorative yoga, yoga Nidra, insight and mindful meditation, sup yoga, and sup.

Mary Susan has been practicing yoga for over 34 years now, and has been teaching yoga and meditation for over 15 years. She is an experienced teacher’s teacher and an educator and space holder for all students and levels. She encourages all to come as they are and create space to explore, and to return home in our practice to our own body, breath, mind, spirit, and heart. At the end of the day yoga is life, and it’s how we are living and being.

Through heart awakened avenues and practices like yoga, meditation, and pranayama, it is possible to cultivate greater ease, compassion, loving kindness, mindfulness, resilience, and awareness in life and alongside community. Mary Susan is passionate about sharing these practices and the fullness of life together, and can’t wait to share an incredible time and experience together on and off the yoga mat and out in nature.

Questions

Email us anytime at floatandflowllc@gmail.com

See you in Spain!