April 3rd-8th
Spring Barre Retreat
At Oru El Saltador with Gee
This 5-day retreat will be the perfect blend of active and relaxing, with morning barre sessions every day to get you moving, and evening restorative movement sessions to help you wind down, soften and stretch. In between, there will be plenty of time to rest - whether that means curling up in a hammock with a book or heading off on walks through the beautiful Andalusian hills.
Barre is a strong, playful and fun practice that helps improve mobility, coordination, body awareness, strength and posture. Done to uplifting, serotonin-boosting music, it’s an amazing practice for everyone and can be super addictive. Gee will break down the fundamentals of Barre whilst gently challenging you, and each evening will help you unwind and release.
Oru retreats are all about community, and this retreat is also about making new friends, spending time together in nature without the distractions of everyday life, and reconnecting with parts of yourself that may have laid dormant for a little while.
Whilst this is going to be a fun and energising retreat, it will also provide plenty of opportunities for rest and reflection. Come join our amazing community!
What’s Included
5 nights accommodation at Oru El Saltador
3 meals per day plus morning juice, tea, coffee through the day
2 classes per day including āsana, pranayama, meditation and journaling
daily sangha
Welcome gift
What’s Not Included
Flights
Transfers to and from airport
Additional excursions
Treatments
Travel insurance
Facilities and Activities
Beautiful views and hikes from our doorstep
Additional workshop provided on one afternoon
Massage treatments available
Trip to the beach and dolphin watching tour available
Rooftop for sunbathing and classes
Hammocks and secluded relaxation spots
Retreat Schedule
7.30am - Teas, Coffee, Fruit
8am - 90 minute breathwork, dynamic yoga and meditation practice with optional journaling
10am - Brunch
11am - Free time for relaxing, reading, walking in nature
2pm - Lunch
3pm - Excursions or chill time
5pm - Evening yin yoga and restorative practice with optional journaling
6.30pm - Sangha and philosophy chats
7.30pm - Dinner
*subject to change
Room Options
Accommodation will be classic Cortijo (Spanish farm house) style and comfortable. Choose from limited solo occupancy rooms, or a twin/dorm room.
Twin / Double Room
Shared bathroom
£875pp
Mixed gender dorm (individual pods) with shared bathroom
£750pp
Single room (solo occupancy - limited)
Shared bathroom
£1100pp
Off-grid Living
Off-grid Living
Nestled in the heart of the Andalusian desert, our retreat centre is completely off-grid - and we think that's something worth celebrating.
We run entirely on solar energy, we have our own water supply, and we reduce our footprint wherever possible. There are no mains connections here, no hum of the national grid, no endless supply of resources on tap. What there is, is something rarer: a genuine invitation to slow down, consume less, and reconnect with the natural rhythms of the land.
What this means in practice
The desert is a place of abundance and scarcity in equal measure. The sun gives us everything we need to power our days, but we ask guests to be mindful of how they use that energy, turning off lights when leaving a room, avoiding charging devices overnight, and embracing the quiet that comes when screens are set aside.
Water here is precious. We ask everyone to take shorter showers, turn off taps fully, and treat every drop with the same respect the land itself demands. During drier periods, supplies can run low, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation when they do. Many guests tell us that the off-grid nature of the retreat becomes one of the most meaningful parts of their stay. There is something quietly powerful about living within limits, about noticing how little you actually need, and how much more present you become when the usual conveniences fall away.
This is a place to unplug in every sense of the word. To remember what it feels like to live lightly.
Where you’ll stay
Oru El Saltador, Almeria, Southern Spain
Oru Space’s off-grid retreat centre
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Nestled in the gentle hills of the Sierra Alhamilla in Almeria, Spain, lies Oru El Saltador. It is located at the crossroads of the Tabernas Desert and the wild beauty of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park.
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You will need to book your own flights for this retreat. For this retreat we recommend flying to and from Almeria airport. There is also the option to fly to Murcia but please note that it is a longer drive to this airport (roughly 2 hours). Granada is also 2 hours away for additional flight options.
If you want to spend a little longer in the area, or extend your trip, we really recommend this - there’s so much to enjoy in the area!
Once at either airport, we will arrange taxi transfers to collect you (this will be an additional cost) or you are welcome to hire a car if you wish. Almeria airport is 45 minutes drive away, Murcia is 1 hour 45 minutes away.
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Once you have chosen your airport of choice, we can help arrange taxi transfers for you direct to the venue.
Almeria - 45 minute drive
Murcia - 1 hour 45 minute drive
Granada - 2 hour drive
If you'd like a no-fly option, we recommend checking out seat61.com to plan an over-land route. To get from London to Almeria via train you can plan one or two overnight stays in South of France, Madrid or Barcelona!
Your Teacher
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Georgina is a professional dancer working as a performer, choreographer and teacher since her graduation from Trinity Laban in 2017. Jumping into the world of barre as a somewhat familiar way to maintain her dance training, the love for group fitness and it’s community blossomed, and Gee trained to be an instructor in 2019 with barre studio Define.London. Within her classes, Georgina aims to get everyone feeling a sense of connection to themselves alongside the shared joy of moving our bodies and celebrating the power they hold. Gee loves to get to know the people in her classes, she’ll offer personal corrections and heaps of motivation to get everyone feeling their best. Don’t be fooled though, she’s a bundle of joy but she’s not afraid to hold you in that barre burn and encourage you to sink deeper…the more fire, the more endorphins!!
Ready to unwind and reconnect with yourself?
Secure your spot today.