Nature Reserve Yoga Retreat Center in Spain
Yoga Retreat in Spain with Susan & Mike
Join Susan Hlibchuk and Mike Murdoch and experience yoga, nature, and an unforgettable cultural journey through Andalusia’s white villages, flamenco nights, and olive oil traditions.
The 2026 date
2 - 8 May 2026
Veggie organic
meals
Yoga teachers : Susan Hlibchuk and Mike Murdoch
Daily yoga and meditation
classes
Transportation and
activities included
“Immerse in the peace of nature, comfort and yoga in the mountains of Southern Spain.”
Take the gift of relaxation on our nature and hiking yoga retreat. Where the Parque Natural of the Sierra de Grazalema rises from quiet rural byways like an apparition and the natural world takes over, find yourself enticed into wellbeing. Where great buttresses of rock silhouetted against the clouds soar above a forested landscape tinged with green, feel the vitality of this area even when the rest of Andalucía turns yellow under the Spanish sun. Deemed a Unesco Biosphere reserve since 1977 this land is one of the best places to hike in Southern Spain.
The Sierra de Grazalema and whitewashed villages serve as the gateways to our Yoga Retreat Center which hosts some of Spain's prettiest mountain scenery. Our retreat center is settle in this picturesque land of diverse terrain with its narrow passes connecting the villages over high mountain ridges.
Being between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, this dynamic area is home to unique plants and animals and has a slightly tropical microclimate. On the same day there can be warm sunshine, clouds or rain and directly a return to warm sunshine. From fascinating historical stories of the surrounding whitewashed villages to Neolithic tombs, a visitor to this province can do yoga in the morning, explore serene hiking trails, cool off in one of the five outdoor swimming pools with views of the Sierra, taste local foods and finally sleep with the silence of the mountain.
The accommodations are rooms in villas with views of the mountain, air conditioners and heaters and there is wifi inside the buildings.
If you're looking for a mountain and yoga vacation, this is the place for you!
The experience
INCLUDED
- 6 nights / 7 days at the beautiful Nature Reserve Retreat Center in Andalusia, Spain
- Daily yoga classes led by Susan Hlibchuk and Mike Murdoch
- Yoga workshops to deepen your practice
- Delicious healthy vegetarian meals (food intolerances and allergies honored)
- 24h snack table, tea and coffee station
- Access to four swimming pools at the retreat center
- Guided hiking tour to connect with the land and surroundings
- Excursion to the whitewashed village of Zahara de la Sierra & Olive Oil Tour at a 250-year-old active mill
- Visit to Setenil de las Bodegas & local wine tasting with tapas in a boutique shop
- Evening in Ronda including an authentic flamenco show (*Dinner not included)
- Pre-set group transportation on arrival and departure day between the retreat center and Málaga (airport or city center)
- A peaceful and inspiring yoga retreat setting immersed in nature
Hour by hour
PROGRAM
7:45- 9:30
Yoga and Meditation.-
10:00-11:00
Brunch. -
11:00-17:30
Free Time / Tour / Workshop. -
17:30-19:00
Yoga Class or Workshop. -
19:00-20:00
Dinner.
* The schedule is flexible and will be adapted to the needs of the group.
* Arrival and departure shuttle times will be coordinated by the group leaders.
MEET YOUR TEACHERS
SUSAN HLIBCHUK & MIKE MURDOCH
With over a decade of experience each, Susan and Mike bring a powerful blend of presence, playfulness, and purpose to their retreats. Together, they’ve co-led unforgettable experiences in Iceland, the Azores, and Panama—and their dynamic is the kind people keep coming back for. Their chemistry is palpable, their laughter is contagious, and their combined strengths create a space that’s both deeply nourishing and seriously fun.
Susan is a seasoned retreat leader, having guided groups through Morocco, Italy, The Dominican Republic, Iceland, the Azores, and Panama. Her teaching weaves together Power, Deep Flow, Restorative and Yin Yoga, as well as meditation, Yoga Nidra, and Ayurveda. She invites students to slow down and tune in—to move with intention and rest with reverence.
Mike is a Cordon Bleu–trained chef, Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert, and trauma-informed yoga teacher. His classes blend alignment-based movement with breath, awareness, and self-inquiry. Expect empowering flows, grounded in mindfulness and spiced with his signature humour and heartfelt cueing. Mike is also passionate about gut health and plant-focused eating, and leads workshops that connect wellness, food, and daily habits in approachable, life-changing ways.
Together, they create experiences that are equal parts grounding and joyful—retreats that welcome you exactly as you are while gently nudging you toward new possibilities.
Whether you’re a longtime student or joining them for the first time, you're in for a beautiful blend of movement, connection, and renewal.
THE NATURE
The villas, gardens, walking paths, and swimming pools that make up the Nature Reserve yoga retreat center are nestled under an escarpment and have a panoramic view of the Sierra Grazalema mountains. Fresh clean mountain air fills a visitor's lungs with every breath. The Andalusian sunlight illuminates the natural landscape and olive trees that dot the mountain side. One can hear the soft chirping of birds and the occasional bleat of goats and sheep that roam the lands outside of retreat center. Just being in this place of stillness brings a sense of peace and wellbeing like no other.
The hiking tour takes yoga retreat participants on paths around the mountain, up to the breath-taking view of the whitewashed villages and/or to the Giant Dolmen. From the Neolithic period, the magic of the Giant Dolmen takes us back in time and reminds us of the everlasting health of a land where people have resided for thousands of years.
You will need to walk the mountain paths to get around between your villa, the yoga shala, the main house and the swimming pools.
WHITEWASHED VILLAGES
The Whitewashed villages of the Serranía de Cadiz sparkle under the sunlight of the lengthy days. Brimming with history and stories of when the Arabs built the villages and inhabited the area up until around the 8th century, each one has its own feel.
Explore the architecturally fascinating city of Ronda with its stunning cliffside location and deep canyons. Visit the Puente Nuevo, gazing over the precipice’s edge. Known to be the birthplace of bullfighting in Spain, visit Ronda's bullring museum and learn about the history. Explore the winding streets walking down through the impressive gorge to visit the ruins of the Arab baths from Moorish life during the 13th to the 16th century in Spain. Taste local products like the award-winning Payoyo goat cheese, wine, and jamón.
LOCATION
The Nature Reserve Retreat Center is tucked away in the mountains easily accessible from Malaga and Sevilla Airports, and from the Ronda train station. Transportation options are included in Lucia Yoga Retreats and we're happy to help you organize if you prefer to arrange your own transport.
From the retreat center, Malaga and Sevilla Airports are each a 1 hour 30 minute drive. From Ronda, the retreat center is a 30 minute drive. The closest village is a walkable 3 kilometers.
See google maps
Renfe: The Spanish national railway information
Alsa: Spanish buses information
The 2026 dates
2 - 8 May 2026
