My friend and I recently visited Alaya for an extended weekend and we couldn't have chosen a more perfect retreat. Ellen, Evo, and the entire team were exceptionally friendly, hospitable, and welcoming, making us feel like we were part of their family. Our daily yoga and meditation classes with Celeste were incredibly relaxing, and we also enjoyed rejuvenating reiki sessions with the horses. Spending hours lounging and reading in the sun by the pool was a real treat. The meals served at Alaya were not only delicious, but also nutritious and healthy, leaving us feeling revitalized. The property is surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills, perfect for evening strolls. The house and rooms were beautifully refurbished and immaculately clean. The only suggestion we have is to bring mosquito spray to protect yourself. To get to the house, we took a train from Barca to Vilafranca and then a taxi (about 20 minutes from the station). We can't wait to return! Thank you, Ellen, for a wonderful experience. Best regards, Alice xx
My friend and I recently stayed at Alaya for a long weekend and it turned out to be the perfect retreat. The team, including Ellen, Evo, and others, were incredibly warm, friendly, and welcoming which made us feel like a part of their family. We enjoyed daily yoga and meditation classes with Celeste that left us feeling relaxed, and also had reiki sessions with the horses. We spent hours lounging by the pool, basking in the sun, and reading. The food was absolutely delicious, and after several days of nutritious and tasty meals, I felt great. The house and rooms were beautifully renovated, spotlessly clean, and the property is surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills that make for wonderful evening walks. The only recommendation I have is to bring mosquito spray to avoid bites. To get there, we took the train from Barca to Vilafranca and then a taxi to the house, which took about 20 minutes from the station. We're definitely coming back and would like to extend our gratitude to Ellen. Regards, Alice xx
My friend and I had an amazing long weekend at Alaya, which turned out to be the perfect retreat. The team, including Ellen, Evo, and others, were incredibly friendly, hospitable, and made us feel like family. We enjoyed rejuvenating yoga and meditation classes with Celeste every day, as well as reiki sessions with the horses. We also spent hours basking in the sun by the pool, relaxing and reading. The food was absolutely delicious, and after several days of healthy and nutritious meals, I felt great. The house and rooms were beautifully renovated, impeccably clean, and the property was surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills, ideal for evening walks. The only suggestion I have is to bring some mosquito spray. To reach the house, we took the train from Barcelona to Vilafranca, followed by a taxi ride of around 20 minutes. We can't wait to come back and would like to thank Ellen for everything. Best regards, Alice xx
My friend and I recently visited Alaya for a long weekend and we were thrilled with our choice of retreat. The team, including Ellen, Evo, and others, were extremely friendly, warm, and welcoming, making us feel like part of the family. We enjoyed daily yoga and meditation classes with Celeste, as well as reiki sessions with the horses. We also spent hours relaxing and reading by the pool in the sun. The meals were not only delicious, but also healthy and nutritious, leaving us feeling great after several days of indulging. The house and rooms were beautifully renovated and immaculately clean, situated in the midst of vineyards and rolling hills, which made for lovely evening walks. The only suggestion we have is to bring some mosquito spray. To get to the house, we took the train from Barcelona to Vilafranca and then a taxi, which took approximately 20 minutes. We are already planning our return and can't wait to see Ellen again! Best regards, Alice xx
The Alaya Retreat is an absolute delight. The team led by Ellen was exceptional, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere that put us at ease the moment we arrived. We had been searching for a getaway that would help us shed our worries, and this resort delivered just that. With a range of activities such as morning yoga, horse meditation, reiki, and massages, as well as opportunities to relax in the pool or hang out in various areas, our experience was complete. Furthermore, the cuisine was outstanding, comparable to that of a luxurious 5-star hotel. Overall, it was pure bliss!
