Packing Essentials
Here’s our suggested kit list to assist you with what to pack for your retreat. Please remember that this list encompasses all months, weathers & all retreat programs so you may wish to edit it according to your own personal needs. We recommend you bring everything that you will need with you, as the nearest shop to the retreat is a few kilometres away & has essentials only, More FAQs
Lastly we want our guests to truly relax & enjoy their time with us, therefore the dress code at the retreat is absolutely casual at all times even at dinner.
Medication
Toiletries
A small sweat towel & a yoga mat towelFor workouts & for hygiene
Compede blister packsDon’t be tempted by alternatives, Compede really are THE best!
Allergy tablets
Insect repellent
Sun protection cream / sun block
Sunglasses
Good trainers & Old trainers Outside sessions can be dirty, wet & muddy
Walking boots or shoesRecommended for safety on the hikes
Plenty of socks
Underwear
Warm hat / sun hat & gloves
Comfortable casual / lounge wear for relaxing
A pair of flip flopsThese are mandatory for hygiene for use in outdoor pools
Waterproof jacket & trousersIn case of poor weather
Warm sweatshirts or fleece tops
T-shirts
Shorts & exercise pants / trousers / leggings etc
Clothing suitable for yoga, Pilates, circuit training and hiking
Swimwear
Slippers for the cooler months as all of our suites have tiled floors.
Re-fillable sports water bottle -1-litre capacity is ideal.May to October -we highly recommend that you pack 2 x 1-litre bottles!
Cap or hat
For hiking as the sun can be strong even in winter
For hiking as the sun can be strong even in winter
Rucksack to carry necessities & water when hiking
Slippers for the cooler months
Other things to consider
The above list covers all seasons & so you may wish to edit it according to the season & your personal needs.
- You may wish to bring old workout clothes as inclement weather may mean you will get wet or muddy.
- If you intend to purchase new trainers / walking boots prior to the retreat, please ensure that they are well “worn in” to avoid “new shoe “blisters.
- This year due to 5 consecutive very warm mild winters we have seen a rise in the type of bugs who find us attractive & so we would advise packing an insect repellent… if you don’t want to use the chemical variety as an alternative you can use oil of citronella, plus most large pharmacies sell the ankle / wrist bands which are impregnated with this oil and they last between 15 – 30 days. A useful website which sells products including natural bug repellent / after bite etc plus they ship worldwide is… http://www.naturisimo.com
- Every guest suite has a washing machine / drier so you are able to wash & dry your kit, very useful if you are travelling with hand luggage only.