The Lagoon, near Dalyan, Turkey

26th June - 3rd July 2027

Join Kate and Claire for a super relaxed week of yoga, relaxation, excellent accomodation, delicious food and good company

The Lagoon, Turkey

Claire Miller and Kate Knowles have enjoyed running retreats together since 2024, having organised retreats in Spain and Costa Rica. This will be our second retreat in Turkey, but our first visit to The Lagoon. We were at school together so we go back a long way !

The Lagoon is a very popular retreat centre, which is why we’ve reserved our week there two years in advance ! We are working in collaboration with Huzar Vadisi who have been facilitating yoga retreats for over 30 years.

The venue is located in an elevated position in a forested conservation area overlooking the Sülüngür Lagoon with spectacular views across the beautiful Dalyan delta and Istuzu beach. Only 25 minutes from Dalaman airport and yet the utter peace and privacy of the venue, immersed in nature, creates a wonderful atmosphere conducive to your yoga practice. Forest bathe, inhale the vital prana, tune into birdsong and the hum of cicadas.

In addition to the nearby Istuzu beach, a private beach on the lagoon can be reached by a 15-minute walk through the forest.

We are truly thrilled to have found such a beautiful venue which we are sure you will love. It’s a very special place – we would go as far to say unique – with its combination of complete seclusion (you feel as if you are on the edge of the known world) and yet accessible, situated on the edge of a traditional rural village with bus connections for getting out and about if you wish. It has unbeatable views, comfortable well-appointed accommodation, a pool and a fully equipped yoga shala. Not to mention the delicious meals for which Turkey, and Huzur Vadisi in particular, are renowned. 

A super relaxing yoga holiday - do as little or as much as you wish !

  • Daily yoga with forest views

    The fully equipped yoga shala is set in the forest with views to the mountains. Forest bathe, inhale the vital prana, tune into birdsong and the hum of cicadas.

    SAMPLE DAILY ITINERARY

    0800 – 0825 – movement, mantra, meditation with Kate and Claire

    0830 – 0930 – breakfast / brunch

    1000 – 1130 – twists and backbends with Claire

    1300 – 1400 – lunch - choose your own from the well stocked kitchen

    1400 – 1715 – free time – time by the pool, walk to the beach, local village trip or have a siesta

    1715 – 1645 – feet and balance with Kate

    1930 – 2030 – evening meal

    2045 – 2115 – yoga nidra with Kate

  • Your teachers - Claire & Kate

    We go back a long way, having been at school together !

    We didn’t see each other for 35 years, and then reconnected through our love of mantra and chanting on a weekend retreat in 2023 with Deva Premal and Miten in Yorkshire.

    Since then we’ve taught retreats in Spain and Costa Rica. We are returning to Spain in Sept 2024, and have a fully booked retreat in Turkey 2026 to look forwards to.

    Our teaching styles complement each other nicely.

  • Stunning location

    Lagoon Retreat is located in an elevated position in a forested conservation area overlooking the Sülüngür Lagoon with spectacular views across the beautiful Dalyan delta and Istuzu beach. Only 25 minutes from Dalaman airport and yet the utter peace and privacy of the venue, immersed in nature, creates a wonderful atmosphere conducive to your yoga practice. Forest bathe, inhale the vital prana, tune into birdsong and the hum of cicadas.

  • Excellent accomodation

    There are eleven air-conditioned ensuite bedrooms suitable for single, double or twin accommodation with balconies and lovely forest views.

  • Time to rest and relax

    The stunning infinity pool is the perfect place to spend a lazy afternoon, with beautiful views towards the forest and beach.

  • Excursion beach and mud baths

    A highlight of the week is the option of a river boat excursion, which includes a visit to the beach, to the ruins of ancient Kaunos, and to sulphur mud baths with lake swimming.

  • About Claire

    Claire loves teaching dynamic flow yogas, but balances this out beautifully with breathwork.

    Claire is passionate about working with the Blind Community, teaching classes for BlindAid, a charity organization that provides support and services to people with visual impairments.
    As well as offering her clients meditations, sound healing and a variety of day & weekend retreats throughout the year.

    Find out about Claire

  • About Kate

    Kate has been teaching yoga since 2004, and trained with the British Wheel of Yoga. Kate has undertaken numerous training courses including Yoga for Healthy Lower Backs, Restorative yoga, Yoga Nidra, Vagal Toning and Menopause Yoga.

  • Delicious Food

    Huzar Vadisi retreats are renowned for the quality of the vegetarian food. Dietary intolerences can be catered for.

Testimonials from previous retreats

  • Thanks again Kate and Claire for all your hard work. But also thanks you lovely and fabulous women. What a group and all looked after each other one way or another. xxx Julia

  • It truly has been an incredible week - thanks so much Kate and Claire for all your hard work and planning. Thanks also to the group - you are all wonderful women !! So grateful to have met you all. Helen

  • So, so, so grateful to have met you all. You're honestly all so wonderful, beautiful people through and through! Thanks so much for all your hard work Claire and Kate! It's honestly been amazing xxx Louise

Prices and essential information

OPTION A: (rooms 3, 4 and 10)

3 x small ensuite rooms with double bed, with terrace space outside. These are suitable for one person or a couple. 

Sharing (double): £1095.00 per person (£1125.00 after the 3rd June 2026)

Single occupancy: £1255.00 (£1285.00 after the 3rd June 2026)

 

OPTION B: (rooms 7 and 8)

2 x ensuite rooms with double bed, one has a balcony (room 7) and the other doesn't (room 8), but rooms are a nice size. This is suitable for one person or a couple. It has a bit more space than Option A

 

Sharing (room 8 double - no balcony): £1225.00 per person (£1255.00 after the 3rd June 2026)

Single occupancy: £1335.00 (£1365.00 after the 3rd June 2026)

 

With Balcony Sharing (room 7 double - with balcony): £1235.00 per person (£1265.00 after the 3rd June 2026)

With Balcony Single occupancy: £1345.00 (£1375.00 after the 3rd June 2026)

 

OPTION C: (rooms 1, 2, 5, 6)

4 x ensuite rooms with one double bed and one single bed. These are suitable for couples or friends sharing.

Sharing (double or twin): £1215.00 per person (£1245.00 after the 3rd June 2026)

Single occupancy: £1365.00 (£1395.00 after the 3rd June 2026)  

 

OPTION D: (room 9)

1 x ensuite room with the option of 1 double bed and 2 single beds. This room is suitable for up to 3 friends sharing. Large bathroom.  

2 people sharing (double or twin): £1215.00 per person (£1245.00 after the 3rd June 2026)

3 people sharing (double or single beds): £1185 per person (£1215 after the 3rd June 2026)

Single occupancy: £1395.00 (£1425.00 after the 3rd June 2026)

Your place will be secured with a £400 deposit (non refundable/non transferable). Payments through Claire Miller.

WHATS INCLUDED?

7 nights Accomodation (en-suite, air conditioned), 2 meals a day (brunch and evening meal), access to a well stocked kitchen to prepare snacks and lunch

WHATS NOT INCLUDED

Flights - Fly into Dalaman. Flight suggestions will be made once flights are available.

Transfers - will be approximately £60 return pp

Optional excursions - a boat trip including a trip to the beach, lunch, ancient ruins and mud baths - approximately £100 - £120 for the day

Insurance - please ensure you have adequate insurance for your needs. No-one ever wants to make a claim, but you need to be happy that it covers all unforseen events.

DOCUMENTATION

Please ensure your passport is valid for six months after departure from Turkey. You don’t need a visa.

CURRENCY

Euros, or cards.

HEALTH CARE

Please ensure your travel insurance offers the right level of cover for your personal needs.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Deposits are non-refundable/non-transferable. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds or credits will be granted for failure to attend, complete, arrive late, or leave early.  No one books a retreat with the idea that they might not be able to go. However, life can be complicated, so please ensure that you have adequate insurance if you have to cancel.

EXTENDING YOUR TRIP

You are very welcome to extend your trip on either side, and we are happy to offer suggestions for venues.