Spanish Training Retreat

3rd-15th October 2011

This years retreat is located in a small town called Santa Elena in Jaen, Andalucia. With a population of just 1000, this idyllic mountainous region is perfect for rest, relaxation, and of course, training!!

Daily schedule

8-8:30 ........... Qigong / basic practice

8:30-9:30 ....... Breakfast

10-12 .............Basics & principles

12-2pm ......... Siesta

2:30-3:30 ...... Sweet & sour power hour

3:30-5:30 ...... Forms & usage

6-8 ............... Dinner

9pm ............. Free time / chat

NB. Training is not compulsory. Each session is open and flexible

Details

Wednesday and Saturday are free days, with an opportunity to visit the 2 local museums, or to enjoy hiking through the mountains. Just half a kilometer across, Santa Elena is packed full of impressive natural beauty, woodland, hiking trails, shops and restaurants.

As a bonus, we have a short trip to the local waterfall, under which we can practice. One day we will dine at the Mesa del Rey, a nearby hotel restaurant known for its incredible fresh locally produced cuisine.

We will be staying at ‘El Meson’ hotel in the town, with its own restaurant, which includes a light breakfast. The rooms (single, unless specified) are air-conditioned and each have a TV and en-suite. The hotel overlooks the mountains, and has a large secluded terrace for morning practice.

Cost

The total cost of 12 days including flights (from Southampton), coach to Santa Elena, training and hotel is £810. This may vary slightly depending on flight cost and number of participants.

A £200 non-refundable deposit paid by Aug 10th secures a place.

A further £300 is due by 10th Sept

The remainder is due by 30th Sept.

FLIGHT DETAILS:

3rd OCT 2011 - Leave Gatwick (south term) at 09:30. Arrive in Madrid at 13:00
3rd-15th OCT - Have an awesomely wicked time training, eating & chatting

15th OCT 2011 - Leave Madrid at 17:30. Arrive at Gatwick  (south term) 18:50

Luggage allowance: 20Kg per person

1 piece of hand luggage 56 x 45 x 25cm (incl laptops, tabletops, bumbags, crates of beer and handbags)

The minibus and taxi leave my palace at 5:30am, so please be at mine b4 then.

Taxi is £27 each return :o)