• 7 Nights Accommodations 
• 3 Meals per Day (excluding alcoholic beverages) starting with dinner on the first night and ending with breakfast on the last day
• Group Ground Transportation to/from Málaga Airport to Retreat Center
• Daily Meditation Practices and Workshops
• Silent Retreat for part of the week
• Optional Excursions
• Personal Retreat Time (having time to nap, explore, walk, read, and just be)

Accommodations

Nestled in a secluded setting, this yoga and wellness center is an Andalusian paradise. Surrounded by the silence of the mountains and offering stunning sea views, it provides a serene escape in the countryside. Each room is uniquely designed, with varying sizes that reflect the character and charm of the space.

Set on a 30,000-square-meter farm in the tranquil Spanish countryside, the property feels both expansive and intimate, while remaining just a short 20-minute drive from Málaga Airport.

With its warm, family-style atmosphere, attentive service, lush gardens, and thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces, the center offers an ideal setting for yoga, meditation, and retreats centered on rest, reflection, and deepening into stillness.

Located in Rincón de la Victoria, the venue sits on a hillside overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, just 7 kilometers from the beach and 20 kilometers from the vibrant city center of Málaga, the capital of the Costa del Sol.

Hugh Byrne

Hugh has practiced meditation for thirty-five years and taught Buddhist meditation since 2000. He teaches with the Insight Meditation Community of Washington and is a guiding teacher with the Center for Mindful Living, teaching classes, retreats, and workshops in the U.S. and internationally—and online with Insight Timer.

As a teacher and social activist, Hugh works to align the inner life with the outer—applying the wisdom and compassion of Buddhist teachings to the social, political, economic, and environmental concerns of our time. He has helped lead training for humanitarian aid workers in the Middle East and Africa and has taught meditation in the U.S. Congress, in non-profit organizations, and in workplace and community settings.

Hugh was born and raised in London, England of Irish parents. He is trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Somatic Experiencing, a mind-body approach to healing trauma. He is the author of two books on mindfulness and habit change: The Here-and-Now Habit and Habit Swap. He holds a law degree from London University and a Ph.D. in political science from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA).  https://hugh-byrne.com

Rebecca Hines

Rebecca encountered mindful awareness through her first yoga teacher in 1993, who helped her discover the power of presence available right here in our body, in every moment.  The heart of her practice is creating continuity of awareness both ‘on’ and ‘off the cushion.’  She cherishes the freedom and joy that come from living in presence—and being a support to others in living more freely. Her passion is a continual exploration of ‘dancing with life’—the dance of work-life balance, relationships, health challenges, aging, and bringing wise action to the challenges facing the world. She is a long-time student of Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication (NVC).

She began practicing Vipassanā/Insight meditation in 2000 with Tara Brach and began teaching Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in 2007. Rebecca has studied, learned and practiced with a range of teachers over the decades and is a teacher with the Insight Meditation Community of Washington, serves as mentoring faculty for the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach, and is a teacher with the Banyan Together online sangha. She is certified as a holistic health counselor from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and is a Wayfinder Life Coach. She worked in public health for over 30 years managing a range of federal health programs. She offers individual mentoring and coaching to support meditation practice and cultivate well-being and peace in daily life. She lives with her partner Hugh in Silver Spring, MD. Visit the IMCW website for more. 

Testimonials

Hugh guides some of the most wonderful guided meditations I have come across during 50 years of meditation. It gets to the core simplicity of what meditation can be at its best. Hugh Byrne is exceptionally good at bringing you to the here and now and to the core of existence. -Helene

 A gifted teacher and guide – Hugh has the magical gift for weaving poetry and wisdom to lead us into the inner journey back to our selves. Thank you Hugh for the many years you have so generously given to the betterment of humanity. -Roxanne

Rebecca is masterful!  Profound gratitude.  She helped me develop a pleasurable, steady meditation practice, which has eluded me for decades.  This makes all the difference in my entire life. Thank you Rebecca!  -Deborah B

The honesty, openness, warmth, and grace Rebecca brings to sharing her experience is so inspiring. Thank you so much!  -Amanda

Hugh’s meditations are wonderful. I love the incorporation of poems, his gentle and authentic voice and words. Thank you. -Jackie 

Thank you Hugh! Your meditations are always so deep, wise and soothing. This really helped me get on track again. Many blessings to you. Love and calm. -Rani

While on retreat you will have the option to take part in activities and excursions. Some of the possible offerings include:

• 7 Nights Accommodations
• 3 Meals per Day (excluding alcoholic beverages) starting with dinner on the first night and ending with breakfast on the last day
• Group Ground Transportation to/from Malaga Airport to Retreat Center
• Daily Meditation Practices and Workshops
• Silent Retreat for first part of the week
• Personal Retreat Time (having time to nap, explore, walk, read, and just be)
• Optional Excursions
  • Granada Day Trip
    Discover the magic of Granada with a visit to the iconic Alhambra—one of the world’s most renowned and breathtaking historic sites. Then, take in sweeping panoramic views from the picturesque Mirador de San Nicolás, widely considered the most beautiful viewpoint in the city.
  • Málaga Day Trip
    Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Southern Spain with a visit to the Picasso Museum Málaga. Wander through Málaga’s historic center, where rich history, art, and local charm come together along its lively streets.

*Activities are not included in the price of tuition unless listed under “What’s Included.”

Please be sure to review Our Policies.
For technical questions or alternative payment options, please contact us.

Getting There 

True Nature specializes in curating and offering the best retreat experiences. For your flights, we recommend that you use Google Flights or a trusted travel agency. 

You will book airfare to the Málaga Airport. Before booking tickets, please be sure you have received your official confirmation note that the retreat has met its minimums. There will be one group airport shuttle each way based on our flight window guidelines. Be sure your flights align with the provided flight windows if you wish to use the group shuttle. The drive time to the center is approximately 30 minutes. 

Travel Insurance

We cannot emphasize more the importance of travel insurance. As we all know, especially as travelers, “life happens.” Whether it’s family, work, mother nature, or a change of heart, it is important to be prepared in case you need to unexpectedly change your travel plans. Often for less than $150, you can purchase a travel insurance policy and be protected in the event that you need to make a change or need to be covered financially prior to or during your trip. 

We have partnered with Trawick International (available for U.S. Residents only). Read more about their policies here. We encourage you to research the insurance company and policy that best meets your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Shared Accommodations – $3295 USD (Full Price $3595)

Single Accommodations – $4195 USD

Deposit & Payment Requirements

To secure your tuition rate and reserve your spot, a non-refundable and non-transferable deposit is required at the time of registration:

• $350 for registrations made more than 90 days before the trip.
• $1,000 for registrations made 60–90 days before the trip.
• Full payment is required for registrations made within 60 days of the retreat.

A non-refundable $50 payment processing fee will also be added to the tuition at registration.

If you select Deposit Payment, depending on when you registered, your remaining balance will be split into 1-3 payments and processed with your credit card on file on the dates indicated on your Confirmation Letter.

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For technical questions or alternative payment options, please contact us.

Cancellation

• Initial deposits and the $50 registration fee are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• 50% of payments are refundable up to 90 days before a retreat excluding the initial deposit and the $50 registration fee.
• 89 days prior to a retreat, tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Full tuition is refunded* if the trip is canceled due to low enrollment. The $50 registration fee is not refundable.
• True Nature Travels is not responsible for any loss incurred due to currency conversion rates.

*Refundable amounts do not include applied credits.

If you wish to cancel your spot on a trip you must submit your cancellation by email to info@truenaturetravels.com.