A delightful place to calm the mind and take a short break from the hustle and bustle of the world and the pressures of work. The scenery is beautiful, untouched, and set in a historic area with well-preserved buildings that stand to this day. A perfect getaway to momentarily escape life's problems.

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Located in a beautiful valley surrounded by nature! I was able to work on my masters dissertation (great workspaces and wifi) while enjoying daily yoga and learning other wellness activities! Big thanks to Rising Soul Retreat :) I recommend to one and all!

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This is a place to relax and enjoy good company, healthy food and yogic practice. Lots of beautiful hikes and a river to cool.off in. It's a comfortable rustic space that had wonderful mountain valley views. Historic church next door is very nice and the forest. Great memories

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It was not my cup of tea. The yoga was really good. The food is decent. The area is pretty nice (but isolated). That said, there are a few things I did not particularly enjoy (especially now that I’ve done another yoga retreat and can compare). First, it was just four guests (me including) in July (had I known that I’d not have signed up). Second, it’s true that the place is advertised as basic, but the bed, and mainly mattress, was very uncomfortable (not great if someone wants to get a good rest). Third, the place is very isolated, so you’re in Bulgaria but at the same time you can spend a week without noticing it. So I’d advise foreigners to also book a few extra days outside the retreat to explore a bit of the area. And finally, I understand that one needs to cover the costs and huge effort that is involved in maintaining the place, but I thought that the place had a bit of a commercial feel for a non-profit endeavour that is offering a yoga retreat. I refer mostly to the cancellation policy as I had to leave two days earlier.

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Worked here for 3 months delivering yoga and general volunteering around the retreat. It is isolated but if that's what you're after then that's a positive. Friendly owner, fresh vegetarian and Vegan food every day, cute resident animals and beautiful night sky. There's a decent town about 10 minute drive away as well. There's a pretty comprehensive retreat schedule with different guest hosts, so look into the type of retreat you're after before booking.

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