MY ISLAND RETREATS are the creation of ex super-fixer Erin Knowles. Set in rural Ibiza these one-of-a-kind retreats bring together some of the World’s best wellbeing talent to take guests on a healing journey.
CAN ALMARIA is the island home for MY ISLAND RETREATS. A stunning, sprawling estate sleeping up to 12 guests with 6 bedrooms, mature gardens with every tree you can imagine, citrus groves, 2 swimming pools, a Mongolian yurt, sailed yoga deck, tennis court & fire pit. Owned by the same family for more than 50 years, the villa has been lovingly restored for wellbeing retreats.
With a nurtured network of the best healers, teachers and practitioners in the world MY ISLAND RETREATS are truly memorable and transformational experiences set against the stunning backdrop of Ibiza. Guests can choose from a range of retreats on set dates with an all-star wellbeing team including yoga teachers SUZANNE FAITH, LAUREN LEE, ANNA MCCOLL, LEANNA BUCHANAN & CHRISTABEL REED. And also renowned body-worker LOUKA LEPPARD, leadership coach CHRIS CONNORS & breath practitioner REBECCA DENNIS. As well Ibiza’s leading healers & wellbeing practioners who guests can book as extra.
Full immersion in nature with hiking, kayaking, stargazing and time spent in our beautiful gardens helps guests to find deep inner peace and relaxation. Yoga is practised daily and sometimes twice daily in our traditional Mongolian yurt and on our large sailed yoga deck surrounded by forest. Bodywork & treatments take place in guest bedrooms or on their terraces (weather permitting.)
Yoga
Our morning classes are held in our magical Mongolian yurt and afternoon classes on a sailed yoga deck surrounded by forest. Teachers takeguests through asana, pranayama, meditation, mantra & chanting.
Bodywork
On the Mind to Heart retreats Globally renowned body worker LOUKA LEPPARD gives truly exquisite individual treatments to each guest using two techniques he created - Tulamassage and Tulayoga. On the other Retreats KIM LEWISa favourite of the Ibiza celebrity crowd practices her powerful massage treatment – the culmination of 30 years of treating clients on Ibiza.
Breath-work
On the Falling Leaves Retreat breath-work sessions are led by breath-coach & author REBECCA DENNIShelping guests with issues such an anxiety, trauma, addiction, depression & concentration.
Treatments & Activities
Ibiza attracts a high level of wellbeing talent. Guests can book added extras such as meditation, energetic healing, cranio-sacral therapy, dance, breath-
work, coaching, psychotherapy, detox, acupuncture, shamanic techniques, cookery, facials, beauty treatments, kayaking, personal training, paddle boarding, swimming, tennis (the venue has it’s own court), star-gazing, rock jumping & climbing.
Hiking
This retreat allows the chance for guests to explore the unspoiled beauty of Ibiza’s ‘other side’ by hiking historical sites and rare geographic landforms
and star-gazing into the night (blankets and hot chocolate included) with our local guide Toby from Walking Ibiza.
Food
Leading island wellbeing chef ALLY BEATTIEcreates sumptuous, beautiful health food in colourful buffets, stacked foods in mason jars and bite sized treats wrapped in coconut leaves for guests to take on their walks. There are also snacks and juices available at all times from the villa kitchen.
Background
Erin previously acted as super-fixer to the world’s global elite, and after an illness she started to make an enquiry into personal wellbeing culminating in a 10-year journey where she has worked closely with leading healers and teachers to explore her spirituality. Erin is a creative at heart with honed production skills and high quality delivery. She enjoys manifesting her visions into realities, collaborating with pioneers to create remarkable wellbeing experiences.
Upcoming Retreats
April 28th - May 4th - Awakening Retreat with Yoga Teacher Christabel Reed
May 12th - 18th - Mind to Heart Retreat with Louka Leppard & Leanna Buchanan
May 26th - June 1st - Summer Shine Retreat with Anna McColl
September 29th - October 5th - Falling Leaves Breath-work Retreat with Rebecca Dennis & Lauren Lee
October 27th - November 2nd- Mid-Autumn Retreat with Suzanne Faith
MY ISLAND RETREATS also arrange one-off, bespoke retreats for clients for up to 12 guests, which can include anything mentioned under ‘healing treatments & activities’.
Can Almaria is also available to rent for other retreats companies.
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https://www.christabelreed.yoga
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https://www.yogamojoibiza.com
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http://modernconscious.com
https://www.breathingtree.co.uk
http://walkingibiza.com
Client Feedback
“Our week at My Island Retreats was the experience of a lifetime. Every detail was spectacular. We are already planning to come again.” Deborah & Doug, Retired
I've been on many retreats all over the world and My Island Retreats ranks right at the top. I left on a whole new cloud of calm. I’m coming again next year.” Laura, Yoga Teacher
“This was a genuinely life-changing experience for me.” Andreas, MD of Leading Global Bank
“I had the most wonderful time imaginable with My Island Retreats, don’t think twice about booking.” Mark, Entrepreneur
"Hosted in a magical place that quickly became home from home; Erin offers the most welcoming of environments where nothing is too much trouble." Helen, Interior Designer
"A beautiful experience from beginning to end. Erin’s personal, gentle, caring and elegant touch was present in every single detail." Ebru, Account Director