Important Dates

RETREAT DATES- Saturday, September 25th to Saturday, October 2nd 2027.

TOTAL COST- $5500 Single Occupancy, $4500 Double Occupancy.

DEPOSIT-$1000 per person secures your spot. In the case that you need to cancel, we will do our best to fill your spot but there is no guarantee.

FIRST INSTALLMENT AFTER DEPOSIT- $1500, Due July 15th, 2026

SECOND PAYMENT - $1000 Due January 15th, 2027

THIRD AND FINAL PAYMENT- Balance Due June 15th, 2027

What’s Included

  • 7 Nights of accommodations at the San Canzian Hotel and Residences, an SLH Hotel, located in the heart of the Istria peninsula in northwestern Croatia, near the hill town of Buje and close to the Slovenian border. It’s considered one of the most luxurious boutique hotels in Istria and is part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

  • Roundtrip transportation to and from Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS).

  • Private air-conditioned transportation during all of our tours.

  • English speaking guide during all of our tours.

  • Private boat day including a very special lunch.

  • Private tour of the city of Rovinj and dinner at a waterfront restaurant.

  • Private guided hike including lunch.

  • Private wine tasting and Istrian lunch.

  • A la carte breakfast daily.

  • Opening and Closing Evening a la carte dinners prepared especially for our group.

  • Daily morning and evening yoga classes.

What’s Not Included

  • Airfare/Transport to Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS).

  • Any hotel stays on the front and back end of the retreat

  • Additional tours that are not listed on what is included

  • Travel Insurance (Highly Recommended)

  • International airport taxes, airport porter and extra baggage

  • Gratuities, (tips for porters, hotel staff, guides and drivers)

  • Meals not listed

  • Additional tours not listed

  • Alcoholic Beverages

Payment Methods

  • Via Venmo @Lois-Cromwell

  • Via Zelle- either lois.cromwell@gmail.com or 919-274-3327. (Please note that your bank may place daily limits on how much you can Zelle per day. That it not an issue, you may make several payments via Zelle).

  • Check payable to SONDA LLC- 3291 Wynnewood Drive, Greensboro, NC 27408

No Smoking and No Drug Policy

Our wellness retreats are intended to help optimize our participants’ health. As such, we foster a smoke and drug-free environment throughout the retreat experience. This policy covers all rooms, common areas, and grounds of the resort property and includes any off-site group activities, side trips, excursions, and tours. Smoking (inhaling, exhaling, burning, vaping, or carrying any lighted cigarette, cigar, cartridge, pipe, or any other device containing tobacco, oil/liquid, leaf, weed, plant, or other products) is strictly prohibited. Our drug-free policy bans the recreational use of illegal drugs at all times.

 Additional Information

Current Entry Requirements for U.S. Travelers into Croatia

  • No visa required for stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period

  • You need a valid U.S. passport

  • Your passport should be valid for at least 3 months beyond your departure date, though many travel experts recommend 6 months validity to avoid issues

  • Croatia is part of the Schengen Area, so Schengen travel rules apply