Retirement Retreat – a reviving retreat in Andalucia, Southern Spain

SUMMARY

Retirement Retreat Dates: Friday May 2nd to Friday May 9th 2025 – 7 nights/8 days

Your Team: This is a very special retreat with a team of women around you to create the perfect reviving retreat at a time in your life where you have a big change to adjust to.

We have our usual local walking guide offering wonderful walks plus for this trip we have Jessica McGregor Johnson joining us. Jessica is an international transformational guide, coach and author. She has run retreats for over 15 years and one of the areas she focuses on is retirement and she is the perfect person to help you get the most out of yours.

And we have …

• Nina and her team providing nourishing plant based food throughout your stay ( Food is 100% Vegan) You will leave with new recipes to try at home!
• Beca offering vinyasa flow yoga. This is an active practice with options for people of all levels – a great way to relieve the muscles after being out hiking.
• Catia – local masseur who can be booked at an additional cost of approx 40 euros for those wanting a massage during the week.

Walking Grade: 2 Goats – we offer a range of walks and you will be briefed each day. If you decide you would prefer a rest day on any day that is absolutely fine.

Base: This is a place to unwind and relax in pristine peaceful countryside.The Hacienda Molino Nuevo is located in the beautiful area of Algodonales in Andalucia.  This has been called ‘ paradise on earth’. It is a place for a range of wellness activities –  wonderful walks , yoga and wholesome plant based food. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and there is Wifi in every room. There is a swimming pool for hot days and a fire place for cold days.

WalkingWomen will be the only guests in the hotel. There are 10 rooms and the maximum group size will be 12.

The nearest airport is Seville only an hour away. We will provide a group pick up and a return to Seville Airport or Train Stations.

Malaga is 2 hours away and has more flights. There is also an airport at Jerez which is 77km away – we can arrange a transfer from either airport at your own cost. Between 100 and 200 euros depending which location you arrive at. We will aim to connect you with other travellers arriving at the same place.

You could arrive by train to either Malaga or Seville and join the transfer. We can advise on train routes – a lovely journey.

For stopovers in Seville we can recommend hotels  The CornerHouse Seville

or Casual de las Letras

There is free parking at the Hacienda for anyone coming by car.

Arrival: Arrive by 15.30 to Seville Airport for a group transfer to the Hacienda at approx 16.00.

Departure: Book flights from Seville for a group transfer arriving at the airport 12 noon ish.

If you want different flight times we can arrange pick ups at an additional cost to you.

If you would like to extend your trip we can help you to arrange it. You may like to explore Seville or Malaga whilst you are in Andalucia – both beautiful Southern Spanish cities.

Price: £2500 per person for a  fully inclusive holiday in a solo occupancy room. This includes the support and expertise of Jessica throughout the week.

If you bring a partner/friend and share a room the cost is £2300 per person.

• Solo occupancy ensuite rooms
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner each day
• Snacks, fruit, tea, coffee, water throughout the day
• Wine, beer and soft drinks
• Sessions with Jessica – 3 group sessions on Saturday, Sunday and on Thursday, your final day. Individual sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Local English speaking guided walks on 5 days
• 4 x Yoga sessions – optional and you can join as you wish.
• Airport transfers on arrival and departure.
• Local transport needed for walks and excursions.

Not included:

• Additional Alcoholic beverages or activities not on the itinerary.

You really don’t need to spend anything during this week.

DETAILS

This video gives you an idea where you will be going Our Hacienda Holiday

This is a perfect location for a retreat and we are running several holidays here. All to give women the chance to get away from it all to walk, connect and revive.

This idyllic Hacienda is located in a quiet valley between Zahara de la Sierra, one of the most beautiful white villages in Spain and the traditional village of Algodonales. The white villages are a feature of this area and you will have the chance to walk and experience the simple, slow life of southern Spain.

The Hacienda Molino Nuevo is set in stunning landscape with wonderful walks all around. The last WalkingWomen group said they loved the walking in the National Park and would have liked more as it was so off the beaten track. There will be walks of 3-4 hours each day.

The Hacienda has a terrace with outstanding views and will give you a real taste of this lesser known, tranquil part of Spain. If you are in need of a true break this is the perfect place to relax in peace. The pool is lovely for an early morning or evening dip between walks, coaching sessions and yoga. And there is always time to read or simply sit and stare.

This is the ideal starting point to visit the nearby city of Seville or a little further off Malaga, or perhaps spend time on the beaches of the Costa del Sol or Costa Tropical. We can help if you would like to extend your holiday.

ITINERARY

This itinerary gives you great walks but also coaching in both groups and individually. It is to give you the time to focus on you whilst you walk, talk and have options for other nourishing activities.

Each day starts with breakfast together between 8 and 9.30am.

Each evening you will eat your evening meal together around 19.30.

You may want to start the day with a solitary walk around the Hacienda or take a dip in the hotel pool. Or watch the sunrise over the hills.

There is the option to do yoga every day and the time will be fixed with the yoga teacher on the first day. We expect early evening sessions before dinner.

Walks will be varied to show you the area and give you the best of this part of Andalucia.

Day 1 Friday – arrival and settle in to the Hacienda.

Time to meet the team, go for a swim and have dinner together.

Saturday and Sunday 

A group coaching session each morning

An afternoon walk of 3- 4 hours

Early evening yoga

Evening Meal together

Monday:a rest day.

You may want to visit the local town, stay and rest at the hacienda. There will be options discussed with you the evening before.

Tuesday and Wednesday

A walk each day

Individual coaching sessions with Jessica – these will be planned with you

Early Evening Yoga

Evening Meal together

Thursday – final full day 

A group coaching session

A final walk

Evening Meal together

Friday : Departure after breakfast around 11am for flights from Seville or trains from 14.00.