Join Lorraine Tecza for 6 night / 7 day retreat in the foothills of the Spanish Pyrenees! 

Nestled in the heart of Catalonia, B&B Can Jan sits in the foothills of the majestic Pyrenees mountains and is the perfect place for a retreat steeped in nature, Spanish culture, and relaxation. 

Located just a two hour drive north from Barcelona, the location is ideal for finding tranquility and cultural richness in the rural countryside, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Adjacent to the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park, the area also provides easy access to diverse landscapes and volcanic terrain, making it a perfect backdrop for a restorative retreat.

We stay at the charming Can Jan, a family run B&B with 10 freshly renovated bedrooms, where you can enjoy the serene pool, rejuvenate in the soothing sauna, and walk a network of forest paths amidst tranquil countryside. Can Jan offers a peaceful retreat with stunning views in a blend of comfort and natural beauty.

Just 10 minutes drive down the way is Besalú, a medieval gem that highlights Spain’s historic charm, and diverse regional beauty. The village boasts an ancient stone bridge, cobblestone streets, and views of the surrounding hills, offering a peaceful escape from the modern world. 

The food will be a highlight of your experience. Every meal at Can Jan will be specially prepared for you, featuring a variety of fresh and locally sourced dishes that highlight the flavors of Catalonia.

During this itinerary, we include three excursions that we feel highlight the unique must-dos of the region.

On your first full day, we’ll hike through the stunning Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park, renowned for its unique volcanic landscapes and lush greenery. In this diverse terrain you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of ancient craters, dense forests, and rolling hills. We'll end your hike local-style with a lunch in a nearby medieval village.

We will also spend a day visiting the charming and historic city of Girona, known for its Jewish Quarter, Arab baths, Romanesque Cathedral, and Game of Thrones filming locations!   We will have a guided tour of the old city and lunch at a delicious local restaurant.

Finally, our knowledgeable local guides will take you on a guided visit to the Salvador Dali Museum in nearby Figueres, and finish the afternoon with a Vineyard & Winery tour at La Vinyeta with picnic lunch.  

Of course, there is ample free time to simply sit by the pool, read a book, get a massage, visit another nearby village, explore endless walking trails on the property. You can also book optional adventure excursions like coasteering, mountain biking, via ferrata, or river rafting. 

Lorraine, a yoga teacher with 30 years experience, invites you join her in daily morning gentle yoga classes and late afternoon yin and restorative classes.  No previous yoga experience is necessary as Lorraine can teach to all levels.  Her classes are Kripalu yoga based, which emphasize meditation in motion and the breath.  Lorraine will invite you to be in stillness  as she leads you in a daily meditation and pranayama (breath work) practice.  You will be able to go within, relax and release. By the end of the week you will feel renewed and restored!  

Scroll down to view a Sample Retreat Itinerary, and more info about our retreat center and all the delicious food that will be prepared by our very own private chef at the villa.

A 500 EURO non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot on this retreat. The balance is due 120 days prior to trip departure. You can either pay in full upon registration, or enroll in our automatic 3 installment payment plan. If you would like to set up a different payment plan, enroll in the standard one and then email info@solseedretreats.com to make edits.

Questions? Reach out to our sales team at info@solseedretreats.com.

Please read on for important info on: 

What is Included, What is Not Included, Trip Activity Level, Passport Requirements, Our Cancellation & Refund Policy, and Required Travel Insurance. 

• 6 nights / 7 days lodging at our private retreat center, Can Jan

• Daily breakfast, lunch (except for lunches out on excursion days) and dinner at Can Jan

• Daily yoga with Lorraine

• 3 Group Excursions, including: group hike excursion with lunch in a local village, guided tour of the medieval town of Girona plus lunch, and a tour of the Dali Museum in Figueres followed by a vineyard tour and picnic lunch. 

• Round trip airport transfers from Barcelona Airport (BCN) if you adhere to our fight parameters. 

• Gratuities for your drivers, retreat center staff and tour guides

• Round trip airfare to Barcelona (BCN)
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Optional massages 
• Additional excursions or cab rides
• Required Travel Insurance

FLIGHT PARAMETERS:

Arrival Date: Sunday November 1st, 2026

If you will arrive at Barcelona Airport (BCN) on the retreat start date, please plan to land by 11am. We will schedule one included group transfer from the airport to our B&B in Besalú (about a 2 hour drive), and arrive in time for an afternoon meal.

Please note that you will likely need to depart from the United States on Saturday evening, as flights heading over to Spain are typically overnight flights.

If you plan to arrive a few days early to spend extra time in Barcelona prior to the retreat start date, we will also make one pickup stop in the city center before heading to the retreat center. Barcelona’s streets are tightly regulated, and so the hired transport can only stop in select areas. You should be prepared to take a short taxi or Uber to a central location on the morning of the retreat start date. We will send specific downtown pickup details about a week beforehand.

Departure Date: Saturday November 7th, 2026

Please do NOT book flights that depart before 12pm the departure date, as we will be traveling about 2 hours from our B&B in Besalú to the airport that morning.

Note: We will plan to make one stop at the airport, and one stop in the city center for anyone staying on and exploring Barcelona after the retreat. Once again, this stop will be made in a central location, and a short taxi ride will likely be necessary to reach your specific hotel or AirBnB.

If you are spending extra time in Barcelona, we recommend booking hotels / AirBnbs in the El Born and Gothic Quarter neighborhoods, as they are great, safe areas and very central to many of the local attractions. If you’d like to view other recommendations of things to do, please visit this helpful guide that we’ve put together: Barcelona Early Arrival Guide

Once you have booked your flights, please forward your itinerary* to travel@solseedretreats.com. 

*Dates, times, and flight number of arrival and departure must be provided. 

We rank this itinerary as Activity Level 3-4 - Moderate to Active.

Activity Level 1 - Easy: Expect only short walks, and short flights of stairs.

Activity Level 2 - Relaxed: Expect short walks, slight inclines, and sustained activity for only a few hours.

Activity Level 3 - Moderate: Expect slightly longer walks, and activities that correlate to a semi-active lifestyle. Participants should be comfortable with half days of touring, and walking up and down steeper inclines.

Activity Level 4 - Active: Expect longer walks, steeper inclines, and 4 - 6 hours of sustained activities, with appropriate rests. To take advantage of all the offerings, folks should lead an active life style.

Activity Level 5 - Challenging: Expect vigorous walks, hikes, kayaking, etc. Participants should be experienced in outdoor activities, and know how to prepare for, and endeavor upon full day adventures in the wild!

If you have any questions or concerns about this itinerary's Activity Level, please contact info@solseedretreats.com for more details prior to registering. 

You must have a valid passport to travel to Spain. Please check your passport expiration date and make sure it is valid for at least 3 months after the end date of your retreat. 

You can find the most up to date information about this on the US Embassy of Spain's website. 

All Retreat reservations require a €500 non-refundable and non-transferable deposit per participant, which secures your place on the Retreat.

Participant-Initiated Cancellation

Any amounts paid in excess of the €500 deposit are refundable only if SolSeed Retreats LLC (“SolSeed”) receives written notice of cancellation no later than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the scheduled Retreat start date.

Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to info@solseedretreats.com and will be deemed effective only upon actual receipt by SolSeed. Notices received after 11:59 PM (local time at SolSeed’s principal place of business) on the applicable deadline date shall be treated as untimely.

The €500 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable under all circumstances, including but not limited to illness, injury, personal emergencies, scheduling conflicts, or changes in travel plans.

Within one hundred twenty (120) days of the Retreat start date, all payments are non-refundable and non-transferable, including any amounts paid beyond the initial deposit.

Refunds will not be issued in the form of credits, transfers, substitutions, or rebookings for future retreats or other SolSeed offerings, unless expressly approved in writing by SolSeed in its sole discretion.

SolSeed-Initiated Cancellation

SolSeed may deviate from the foregoing refund policy only if the Retreat must be canceled due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to the following:

• The host country’s government prohibits entry or travel for tourism purposes;

• The host country’s government prohibits SolSeed’s vendors or accommodations from hosting tourists; or

• The United States government prohibits U.S. citizens from traveling to the destination for tourism purposes.

If SolSeed cancels or postpones the Retreat for any of the reasons listed above, each registered participant shall receive a refund of all amounts paid, less a €200 administrative and processing fee.

Terms & Conditions for Retreat Participation

For full Terms & Conditions for Retreat Participation, please reference the PDF hyperlinked here: Terms & Conditions

The purchase of travel insurance is required for this trip.

Most travel insurance policies can help protect you in the event of unexpected trip delays or cancellations due to airline disruptions, family emergencies, illness, or injury. Coverage can also help demonstrate to the host country that you are financially prepared to cover emergency services that may be needed during your stay.

SolSeed does not sell or provide travel insurance. Any insurance offers you may see during checkout are provided by third-party providers, and you are free to choose the policy and provider that best fit your needs.

If you’d like a convenient place to compare options, we’ve found InsureMyTrip to be a helpful online marketplace. We’ve also had excellent experiences with Trawick International and their customer service, and have heard consistently positive feedback from AAA and American Express members who have purchased travel insurance through those organizations. Additionally, some travel-focused credit cards—such as the Chase Sapphire® cards—may include built-in travel insurance benefits when trip-related expenses are paid with the card. Coverage and eligibility vary by card and issuer, so we recommend reviewing your card’s benefits guide or contacting the card issuer directly to confirm what protections apply.

We strongly encourage you to speak directly with a travel insurance agent to discuss your specific coverage needs and to make sure you understand what your policy does—and does not—cover.

If you’d like to learn more about travel insurance and our general recommendations, please visit our blog post: https://solseedretreats.com/travel-insurance-faqs/

 - Arrival Day

TBD Pick up at BCN Airport

TBD Pick up Downtown Barcelona

2:00 PM - Check-in Can Jan & Lunch 

5:30 PM - Opening Class

7:30 PM - Dinner

- Hike Day

8:00 AM - Morning Practice

9:30 AM - Breakfast

10:30 AM - Depart for Hike in Garrotxa Park

1:30 PM - Hike finish & depart for Santa Pau

2:30 PM - Lunch at Cal Sastre 

4:00 PM - Return to Can Jan 

7:30 PM -  Dinner

-  Free Day

8:00 AM - Morning Practice

9:30 AM - Breakfast

FREE TIME - Relax on the property, explore nearby Besalú, get a massage

10:30 AM - OPTIONAL Trail biking tour with Jan - €70 for rental and tour 

5:30 PM - Evening practice 

7:30 PM -  Dinner

- Visit to Girona

8:00 AM - Morning Practice

9:30 AM - Breakfast

10:30 AM - Depart for guided tour of Girona plus time to explore and shop 

2:00 PM - Lunch at Casa Flora

4:00 PM - Return to Can Jan 

5:30 PM - Evening practice 

7:30 PM -  Dinner

- Visit to Dali Museum in Figueres & La Vinyeta winery

8:00 AM - Morning Practice

9:30 AM - Breakfast

10:30 AM - Leave for Figueres

11:30 AM -  Entrance to the Salvador Dali Museum in Figures with guided tour

12:45 PM  - Depart for La Vinyeta 

1:00 PM - Vineyard & Winery tour at La Vinyeta with picnic lunch 

3:30 PM - Return to Can Jan 

5:30 PM - Evening practice 

7:30 PM -  Dinner

-  Free Day 

8:00 AM - Morning Practice

9:30 AM - Breakfast

10:30 AM - OPTIONAL 

FREE TIME - Relax on the property, explore nearby Besalú, get a massage, book an optional excursion like additional hikes, Via Ferrata, Coasteering, or River Rafting.

5:30 PM - Evening practice 

7:30 PM -  Dinner

- Return to Barcelona

TBD Departure to BCN Airport and center

*Itinerary subject to change

We stay at the charming Can Jan, a family run B&B with 10 bedrooms and bathrooms, where you can make use of multiple practice and chill spaces, enjoy the serene pool, rejuvenate in the soothing sauna, and walk a network of forest paths amidst the countryside. Can Jan offers a peaceful retreat with stunning views in a blend of comfort and natural beauty.

Most of the incredible meals on this retreat will be served at Can Jan, with the exception of a couple lunches out during our excursion days. 

During this retreat guests will enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, where meals are crafted with fresh, local ingredients. Can Jan's chef-owners prepare a variety of dishes that highlight the flavors of Catalonia, providing a memorable culinary experience in a welcoming setting.

Most dietary restrictions are handled easily, though more restrictive diets may notice less variety in their options.

Beer is available for purchase via an honor bar.