As a first-timer on a Solseed Retreat I came in with high expectations. The trip was a big investment for me and because it was a curated experience there were some areas where I was thrilled and some where I was sadly disappointed. Liz Salvador was an excellent and caring yoga teacher, clearly invested in her retreat students having a great experience. I enjoyed every interaction I had with her and every class she offered. The Solseed staff was likewise engaged and phenomenal. Big shout out to Grace! Yet there were some things that fell short and impacted my overall rating: The resort staff at times seemed indifferent or even bothered by our needs; the availability of spa services were minimal and on some days non-existent; and the meals were often a disappointment. The limited food choices (which had to be selected in advance) were at times odd (example: a quinoa bowl offering at dinner) and the meal options we were offered were incomplete (no appetizers or dessert offerings were mentioned.) It should be noted that Liz and the Solseed staff intervened to improve communication on this as soon as they realized it was an issue for some of the retreat guests.. Requests for things like towels for the pool were met with grumpiness and there was just an overall lack of warmth from the team at the Hotel Santa Punta, with the exception of the dining waitstaff. Now for the highlights: The curated trips were wonderful. The trip to Girona and the Dali museum were fantastic, the lunch at the Vinyard was perfection and the Solseed staff had some great suggestions for our free day that made it so special. Our guide "Kim" was top-notch and fun to talk to even when he wasn't speaking to the whole group. Just chatting with him in casual walks from place to place was a learning experience. The women on the trip could not have been kinder, more welcoming and fun to be with. One note of feedback on the yoga element is that the consensus of my traveling companions was that we wished there could have been more of it: A class in the evening on the free day? A restorative class with more physical work on arrival day? A restorative class in the evening? One member of my group described it as total of 3.5 yoga classes and I tend to agree with that assessment. The yoga element was what distinguished this from other tours and what made it special and so appealing for me. Since Liz is such a dynamic and inspiring teacher, I felt myself craving more yoga. If I was just rating the kindness of Liz , her talents as an instructor, the Solseed team and the curated trips and tours, I would give this trip five stars. But it was the vibe at the hotel and the dining experiences that most impacted my rating most.

Team leaders Gretchen and Terri from GPY were excellent. Tina, representing Sol Seed, was perfect addressing questions and keeping us informed. All guides and drivers (Tiago, Sophie and Phillippe) were friendly, knowledgeable and fun to travel with. Special thank you to Tiago for watching out for me. Azores is a treat to the eyes and senses. Looking forward to another adventure with Sol Seed

Loved it!

I had a wonderful time at Rachel’s Farm. The staff was so welcoming, the accommodations were so cozy and clean, the food was amazing and the countryside was beautiful! It was such a well rounded retreat with great yoga and our outings were well orchestrated and we got a great sample of the cultural riches of Scotland with song and dance!

I thoroughly enjoyed this trip - it was my first one with SolSeed. The accommodations were fantastic - comfortable bed, clean spaces, the food was absolutely phenomenal (major praise to the chef!), and the hosts of Rachel's Farm went out of their way to make sure everyone was happy. I highly recommend using Rachel's Farm as a location for future group trips. Transportation to and from Rachel's Farm was also smooth, no issues and they were flexible when things needed to be adjusted. Had a wonderful time and would definitely do it again.