Turkish Tranquility - yoga and wellbeing retreat
22nd - 29th April 2028
Join Kate and Claire for a super relaxed week of yoga, relaxation, excellent accomodation, delicious food and good company
Belpinar, near Gocek, 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 third retreat in Turkey, and our second trip to Belpinar. We were at school together so we go back a long way !
Belpinar is a luxury, boutique venue, expertly managed by Tanfer and his fantastic team. Tanfer has over thirty years experience running yoga retreat venues, so we are in safe hands. We are working in collaboration with Huzar Vadisi who have been facilitating yoga retreats for over 30 years, and only go to the best venues.
We are truly thrilled to be returning to this 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 a short taxi ride from the pretty harbourside town of Gocek, 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.
Please email Kate for your Information Pack -
kateknowles1001@yahoo.co.uk
A super relaxing yoga holiday - do as little or as much as you wish !
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Daily yoga with countryside views
The fully equipped yoga shala is set in the gardens with views to the mountains. This is probably the best yoga studio we have ever taught in !
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
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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 three retreats in Spain, two in Costa Rica, one in Turkey and another in the Lake District.
Future retreats in Turkey and Morocco in 2027 are fully booked.
Our teaching styles complement each other nicely.
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Stunning location
Belpinar is only thirty minutes from Dalaman airport. A short taxi ride takes you to the lovely town of Gocek, or you might like to visit Inlice beach or go further afield to Fethiye.
The bedrooms overlook the infinity pool, with lush, wooded mountains in the distance, or the gardens.
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Excellent accomodation and cuisine
The comfortable bedrooms are air-conditioned and ensuite, suitable for single, double or twin accommodation with balconies and lovely pool, garden or forest views.
The vegetarian cuisine is of an excellent standard. Snacks and drinks are available from the dining room all day.
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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 mountains.
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River boat excursion to the beach and mud baths
A highlight of the week is the river boat excursion, which includes a visit to the beach, passes the ruins of ancient Kaunos, and to sulphur mud baths with lake swimming. This will be on Thursday, which is the chefs day off.
This is included in your retreat.
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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. -
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.
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Delicious Food
Huzar Vadisi retreats are renowned for the quality of the vegetarian food. Dietary intolerences can be catered for.
Testimonials from previous retreats
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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
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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
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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
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), 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and evening meal), access to snacks and drinks throughout the day.
Airport transfers are included as long as you are on the recommended flights. If your flight arrives at a different time, the taxi from the airport to the venue costs about £40 - please ensure you have sufficient Turkish Lira to cover this if necessary.
The Dalyan river boat trip is included.
WHATS NOT INCLUDED
Flights - Fly into Dalaman. Flight suggestions will be made once flight schedules are available.
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.
FLIGHTS & TRANSFERS
There are flights from Manchester, Heathrow and other regional airports into Dalaman, 30 mins drive from the venue. We will aim to co-ordinate flights to arrive at similar times, so that we can all share the same transfer minibus – or we may order taxis – we will work that out nearer the time. We recommend that you book onto the same flights as Kate (either Liverpool or Manchester) and Claire (probably Heathrow). The return airport transfers are included in your retreat as long as you are on one of the recommended flights. If you make your own plans, a taxi from the airport to the venue will cost in the region of £40-£50.
Flight details are unavailable at the time of writing (August 2026) – as soon as flight schedules are released we will let you know which flight is best to book.
ACCOMODATION PRICES
Standard Rooms
Single En-suite - £1750 pp (this will be a twin or double room used as a single)
Shared En-suite - £1295 pp (price applies as long as two people are sharing – one room can accommodate three people at £1245 pp)
Superior Rooms
There are two luxury, rooms on the top floors, with stunning views – these rooms share a lounge area, a fridge, and both have balconies.
Luxury single ensuite – £1900pp (this will be twin or double room used as a single)
Luxury twin/double shared ensuite - £1445pp (as long as two people are sharing)
OTHER PLANS?
You are very welcome to make your own travel plans, and meet up with us at the retreat centre.
DOCUMENTATION
Please ensure your passport is valid for six months after departure from Turkey. You don’t need a visa.
CURRENCY
Turkish Lira, Sterling, Euros, or cards (cards are accepted in most places, but currency is also required on boat trips and in some shops).
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.
