yoga and crafts retreat in Lithuania: 7-11 August, 2026
movement and creative expression
Welcome to Bend and Ascend yoga and crafts retreat: a gentle pause from everyday life.
Set in the Lithuanian countryside, this 5-day retreat is an invitation to step out of rushing and back into simple rhythms: moving your body, making things with your hands, resting deeply, sharing meals, and spending unstructured time in nature.
This is not about reinventing yourself or chasing wellness. It’s about slowing down and giving yourself space. Space to breathe, to move in a way that feels good, to be quietly creative, to sit by the lake, to talk — or not talk at all.
Whether you come for yoga, for crafts, for nature, or simply for a few days of calm, you’re welcome exactly as you are.
overview
- Dates: 7-11 August, 2026
- Location: Lithuania
- Picturesque countryside venue with a pond, hot tub, and outdoor kitchen
- Daily movement and meditation practice
- Art and bookbinding workshops
- Pottery workshop
- Free time to explore, journal, or retreat
- Nourishing plant-based meals
- Unlimited tea and coffee station
- Group pick-up and drop-off to Vilnius
retreat space
- A large, secluded villa in Lithuanian countryside
- Parking spaced for those travelling by car
- Variety of comfortable private bedrooms
- Shared bathroom, including shower and toiletries
- Outdoor spaces for activities and socializing
- Outdoor kitchen and dining area
- Nature pond and hot tub
- Crafting stations for art, knitting, journalling, and more
- Property reserved exclusively for our group for a peaceful retreat experience.
The venue is reserved solely for our retreat group, providing plenty of privacy, an opportunity to connect with others while also honouring everyone’s personal space. The villa has a variety of bedrooms, including:
- Double bedrooms
- Twin bedrooms
- Large dorm bedroom
food and drinks
- Plant-based meals handcrafted by Cat and Dominika
- Accommodation for dietary requirements
- Family-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Homemade, freshly baked bread every day
- Self-service tea and coffee station
- Fresh fruit and trail mix for in-between meals
- Additional snack and drink bar with the honor system
meet the crew
- Paper crafts workshop facilitator
- Fibre arts enthusiast
- Retreat assistant and sous chef
Dominika Kubalová (she/her) is a Slovak-born fiber artist and paper crafts workshop facilitator, with a focus in bookbinding, journaling, and scrapbooking. As well as teaching a masterclass in bookbinding, Dominika will be helping to facilitate the retreat alongside Cat.
- Resident yoga and meditation teacher
- Self-appointed craftswoman
- Bend and Ascend retreat facilitator
- Plant-based chef
Cat (she/they) is a yoga and mindfulness teacher who specializes in functional movement, breathwork, and yoga Nidra. After a decade of teaching experience, Cat is finally fulfilling her dream of hosting a retreat in her home country, Lithuania.
“Art, movement, and nature are like channels, through which we can connect. To ourselves, to others, to the world around us. With connection, comes healing.”
- Artist and workshop facilitator
- Accredited somatic coach ACCPH
- Guest yoga teacher
Sophie (she/her) is a movement and mindfulness guide who integrates yoga, somatics, and creativity to provide holistic support and help you reconnect with your body, nature and self-expression.
“I believe in creating a space where all bodies, identities and lived experiences are seen, honoured and supported.”
accommodation and pricing
early bird prices (booked before 15th march, 2026)
- £750 pp (sharing a room with a friend, partner, or family member)*
- £875 pp (single occupancy)*
regular prices
- £800 pp (sharing)*
- £900 pp (single occupancy)*
what's included
- Accommodation for 4 nights
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner (including welcome dinner and farewell breakfast)
- Unlimited hot drinks bar
- A total of approx. 12 hours of Somatic and traditional yoga practice
- Onsite art and bookbinding workshops
- Special pottery workshop with a local ceramics artist
- Group transfer from/to Vilnius for anyone who opts in
The cost does not include your travel to Lithuania, health or travel insurance, rental cars, or any optional activities.
To secure your space, a deposit of 200 GBP is required, with the remaining balance payable before 1st July, 2026.
* if you are coming from a country with difference currency, there will be options to perform a transfer in EUR or USD/CAD as needed.