10-Day: Wild Hearts, Raw Vegan Immersion. Singles Nature Retreat, Bulgaria.
10-Day: Wild Hearts, Raw Vegan Immersion. Singles Nature Retreat, Bulgaria.
RisingSoul Retreat, Belitsa 5363, Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Up to 15 in group
July 7 - 16, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- • Mountain Pilgrimage
- A meditative hike to the iconic Buzludzha Monument, exploring communist history, landscape, and shared reflection.
- • Cold Water Immersion & Waterfall Walk
- A group day out to a local Waterfall with natural cold water pools to relax and enjoy the scenery and company
- • Deep Connection Workshops
- Daily sessions including trust games, authentic relating, mirroring, sharing circles, and emotional awareness practices.
- • Karma Yoga Pairs
- Rotating one-to-one service activities such as gardening, harvesting, cleaning, and dog walking — creating natural bonding and cooperation.
- • Chai House Living
- Slow afternoons by the river, tea, conversation, rest, journaling, and simple community rhythm.
- • Evening Circles & Fire Gatherings
- Music, storytelling, reflection, silence, laughter, and stargazing.
- • Raw Food & Foraging Workshops
- Learn simple, nourishing raw food preparation and reconnect with wild plants and seasonal eating.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Enjoy classes and self-practice with the founder of the RisingSoul & Retreat Space Rowena and the other community resident yoga coaches.
Rowena is passionate about a yogic plantbased life style and dedicates her practice to guidig Kundalini Kriyas and Flow classes. She also has an Ayurvedic massage qualification and has 10 years of experience working with young people and adults who have suffered trauma and or addictions and harm within the home or family.
Individual Sessions can be arranged to support you with healing and self awareness.
Rowena’s Yoga Journey…
My first experiences of Yoga were through my mother who went to classes when we were children.
Aged 17 I was hit with the tragic loss of my father it was a very confusing and difficult time for me.
Aged 20 I traveled to Nepal to trek up the Himalayas for charity where I was exposed to the deeply spiritual nature of the Buddhist mountain people our Sherpa guides who taught us their self-practice of Thai Chi and through the experience presence and self awareness a sense that everything is just as it should be.
It was a life-changing experience and this allowed me to accept my father’s death in a way I had been unable to before.
It ignited a curiosity to find out more about the religious and spiritual practices of the East and their implications which I later studied.
Having suffered a serious horse riding accident 10 years later I found myself becoming a yoga student for entirely different reasons.
Following surgeries and courses of Western steroid injections to enable me to continue my career as a professional Equestrian Rider I was now practicing daily and using Yoga as a pain management system.
In 2017 I retired from competitive riding and began to consider what came next this led me to India where I was accepted on a scholarship to complete my Yoga Teacher Training and qualify to practice in Ayurvedic Massage.
I realized the depth of the teachings of Yoga and began to understand that this was not something that was practiced once a week in the village hall it is a way of life and a belief system with the potential to lead you to self-awareness and spiritual salvation
In 2019 I traveled to China for a work project during this time events in my personal life led me to reassess everything I knew and believed.
I began down a path of self-discovery and spiritual awareness building self-practices and listening to teachings that would enable me to begin to break down and dissolve ego and mind and my identification with pain in the body.
Having left China I travelled solo around Thailand and Cambodia and became acquainted with the teachings of Eckhart Tolle his work has inspired me and resonated with me in a way that has influenced me in all dimensions of my life.
During my time in Cambodia, I befriended a girl who initiated my journey across Cambodia to the town of Kep where I enrolled on a Yoga retreat which inspired me to create this project and to develop my teacher training in Kundalini Yoga
I have the greatest gratitude to all who have been part of my journey to date and I look forward to sharing my experiences and understanding of spiritual awareness with all that seek it at the RisingSoul Retreat.
This season you will be able to join up to try a variety of Yoga, Ariel, Poi and other theatrical based classes.
Details of this retreat
Wild Hearts Raw Vegan Immersion is a 10-day raw vegan retreat in Europe designed as a radical reboot for solo travellers, conscious singles, and plant-based explorers. This substance-free immersion weaves together raw vegan nutrition, daily yoga, deep inner work, nature adventure, and authentic human connection within a thriving bohemian eco-yogic community.
Set in the wild Balkan Mountains of Bulgaria at RisingSoul Retreat, this is not just another vegan holiday. It’s a high-vibe community immersion — a modern tribal experiment created to bring like-minded souls together through shared living, service, and connection.
Guests live and grow side by side through shared meals, paired 1-to-1 karma yoga, trust-building workshops, cold water immersion, mountain hiking, cacao ceremony, and embodied connection practices. This is not a party retreat, soulless singles or a dating holiday. It’s a real-life nervous system reset — supporting healthier relationships, deeper presence, and a renewed sense of belonging.
You don’t need to be raw vegan to join. Whether you’re already living plant-based or simply curious about clean, conscious living, you’re welcome here. Our kitchen adapts to the group while offering raw vegan workshops, foraging experiences, and practical tools you can take home with you.
If you’re looking for a raw vegan retreat in Europe that offers depth, adventure, community, and genuine connection — you’ve found your place.
Is a Raw Vegan Singles Gathering For You?
You will feel at home here if. . .
You find beauty in the rustic and the reclaimed, and you prefer the song of the Balkan forest to the hum of an air conditioner. You will thrive here if you value authenticity over luxury, and if you feel a sense of purpose when contributing to a community—whether that’s through harvesting wild herbs or helping a partner with the washing up. You’ll fit right in if you love deep, “Big Talk” conversations, enjoy the company of rescue dogs, and believe that the best medicine is a mix of moving meditation, raw nutrition, and stargazing with new friends.
This may not be your place if…
You are looking for a traditional “hands-off” resort experience where you are waited on or can remain anonymous in the back of a crowd. If you find the idea of Karma Yoga (community service) or participating in social trust-building games outside of your comfort zone, this immersion may feel too interactive. This is also not the place for those who cannot go without less caffeine, alcohol, or cooked food for ten days, or for those who require high-speed modern infrastructure and hotel-style amenities. Or if you’re not single! Our home is a bohemian eco-sanctuary; it is wild, raw, and communal by design.
What’s Unique About Singles Retreat
Most singles trips and group holidays can feel awkward at first — lots of new faces, small talk, and that strange feeling of being surrounded by people yet still feeling alone.
At Wild Hearts, connection grows naturally through shared life, not forced icebreakers. We use a simple Karma Yoga Pair system, where you’re partnered with a different person every couple of days to support the land and community together — walking our rescue dogs, harvesting from the garden, watering, cleaning, or caring for the space. Working side by side takes the pressure off conversation and allows real connection to form through presence, cooperation, and shared purpose.
Alongside this, we nourish the body with vibrant raw vegan food, daily movement, fresh mountain air, and time in nature. Many people notice a natural increase in clarity, energy, emotional openness, and ease in social connection when the body is well supported and the nervous system settles.
This is not a party retreat and it’s not a dating event. It’s a lived experience of community, simplicity, meaningful work, and honest human connection — the kind that stays with you long after you leave.
Set in the wild Balkan Mountains of Bulgaria at RisingSoul Retreat, this is not just another vegan holiday. It’s a high-vibe community immersion — a modern tribal experiment created to bring like-minded souls together through shared living, service, and connection.
Guests live and grow side by side through shared meals, paired 1-to-1 karma yoga, trust-building workshops, cold water immersion, mountain hiking, cacao ceremony, and embodied connection practices. This is not a party retreat, soulless singles or a dating holiday. It’s a real-life nervous system reset — supporting healthier relationships, deeper presence, and a renewed sense of belonging.
You don’t need to be raw vegan to join. Whether you’re already living plant-based or simply curious about clean, conscious living, you’re welcome here. Our kitchen adapts to the group while offering raw vegan workshops, foraging experiences, and practical tools you can take home with you.
If you’re looking for a raw vegan retreat in Europe that offers depth, adventure, community, and genuine connection — you’ve found your place.
Is a Raw Vegan Singles Gathering For You?
You will feel at home here if. . .
You find beauty in the rustic and the reclaimed, and you prefer the song of the Balkan forest to the hum of an air conditioner. You will thrive here if you value authenticity over luxury, and if you feel a sense of purpose when contributing to a community—whether that’s through harvesting wild herbs or helping a partner with the washing up. You’ll fit right in if you love deep, “Big Talk” conversations, enjoy the company of rescue dogs, and believe that the best medicine is a mix of moving meditation, raw nutrition, and stargazing with new friends.
This may not be your place if…
You are looking for a traditional “hands-off” resort experience where you are waited on or can remain anonymous in the back of a crowd. If you find the idea of Karma Yoga (community service) or participating in social trust-building games outside of your comfort zone, this immersion may feel too interactive. This is also not the place for those who cannot go without less caffeine, alcohol, or cooked food for ten days, or for those who require high-speed modern infrastructure and hotel-style amenities. Or if you’re not single! Our home is a bohemian eco-sanctuary; it is wild, raw, and communal by design.
What’s Unique About Singles Retreat
Most singles trips and group holidays can feel awkward at first — lots of new faces, small talk, and that strange feeling of being surrounded by people yet still feeling alone.
At Wild Hearts, connection grows naturally through shared life, not forced icebreakers. We use a simple Karma Yoga Pair system, where you’re partnered with a different person every couple of days to support the land and community together — walking our rescue dogs, harvesting from the garden, watering, cleaning, or caring for the space. Working side by side takes the pressure off conversation and allows real connection to form through presence, cooperation, and shared purpose.
Alongside this, we nourish the body with vibrant raw vegan food, daily movement, fresh mountain air, and time in nature. Many people notice a natural increase in clarity, energy, emotional openness, and ease in social connection when the body is well supported and the nervous system settles.
This is not a party retreat and it’s not a dating event. It’s a lived experience of community, simplicity, meaningful work, and honest human connection — the kind that stays with you long after you leave.
Schedule
Example Daily Rhythm
We keep a steady rhythm while allowing flexibility for weather, energy, and our longer adventure days.
08:00 – Morning Yoga & Embodiment
Grounding movement, breath, and presence.
09:30 – Breakfast
Fresh raw fruit, seeds, herbs, and simple nourishing plates.
11:00 – Workshop / Group Practice
Trust exercises, connection work, inner exploration, or creative sessions.
13:00 – Lunch at the Chai House
Community-style meal by the river.
14:30 – Karma Yoga / Rest / Nature Time
Rotating pairs support the land and community, or enjoy quiet integration time.
16:30 – Afternoon Yoga / Integration
Gentle movement, nervous system regulation, and embodiment.
18:00 – Dinner
Shared evening meal.
19:30 – Evening Activity
Sharing circles, social games, ceremony, music, or fire gathering.
Some days we replace the schedule with longer hikes, excursions, and full-day nature immersion.
We keep a steady rhythm while allowing flexibility for weather, energy, and our longer adventure days.
08:00 – Morning Yoga & Embodiment
Grounding movement, breath, and presence.
09:30 – Breakfast
Fresh raw fruit, seeds, herbs, and simple nourishing plates.
11:00 – Workshop / Group Practice
Trust exercises, connection work, inner exploration, or creative sessions.
13:00 – Lunch at the Chai House
Community-style meal by the river.
14:30 – Karma Yoga / Rest / Nature Time
Rotating pairs support the land and community, or enjoy quiet integration time.
16:30 – Afternoon Yoga / Integration
Gentle movement, nervous system regulation, and embodiment.
18:00 – Dinner
Shared evening meal.
19:30 – Evening Activity
Sharing circles, social games, ceremony, music, or fire gathering.
Some days we replace the schedule with longer hikes, excursions, and full-day nature immersion.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
RisingSoul Retreat, RisingSoul Retreat, Belitsa 5363, Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Directions
Travel info
Top Tip! For guests who book through the website we also offer a 5% thank you discount for supporting us by booking directly with us. Head to our pricing page to select your bed preference and read our booking procedure.
It is also possible to get a bus to Gabrovo or Veliko Tarnovo and then a taxi or connecting bus to Tryavna.
The cheapest airlines with regular flights are Wizzair, RyanAir and EasyJet. You can fly to Varna, Burgas, Plovdiv or Sofia. Without a car, Burgas or Plovdiv which is a great stopover option with a scenic mountain train ride to Tryavna. The trains are slow and scenic but very affordable if you are not in a rush this is a great option. Please note on the BDZ train booking system Tryavna is spelt Tryavna you can get tickets at the station or even on the trains.
A rental car is cheap & easy, we recommend TopCarRental or their economy partner, but you can make it as far as Tryavna or Voneshta Voda by bus or train.
Coaches to Tryavna run from Sofia, Gabrovo, Varna, Stara Zagora and Burgas many go via Veliko Tarnovo. There is a bus from Belitsa to Veliko Tarnovo and Tryavna-Gabrovo. Taxis are cheap and we can arrange an airport transfer if needed and are around 120 euro each way.
We highly recommend flying to Plovdiv and staying with the Old Plovdiv Hostel (please mention us) for a night to discover the sites and vibe of Plovdiv with its ancient sites, old town and university vibe. Awarding a European Culture award it’s a perfect stop over. To get to us, you can rent a car or take the scenic mountain train to Tryavna via Stara Zagora.
You can also break up the journey with an overnight stop in the nearby village of Veliko Tarnovo. We recommend the Rooster Hostel or Sofia where there are many options.
A rental car is cheap & easy, we recommend TopCarRental, but you can make it as far as Tryavna by bus or train. There is a bus from the village to Veliko Tarnovo and Tryavna-Gabrovo. Taxis are cheap and we can arrange an airport transfer if needed.
However, the train or bus is considerably cheaper. Please get in touch for help with travel arrangements and further help if you wish to arrive from other destinations such as Greece, Istanbul & Bucharest which also have ok bus and train routes.
We provide free transfers from Tryavna and Voneshta Voda Once a Day Tuesday – Thursday.
If you are arriving outside of these times, there are taxi’s (15lv, equivalent to around 7 euro) outside Tryavna train or bus stations but we can arrange a taxi for you, if you prefer.
PLEASE NOTE we are not Belitsa near Bansko regardless of what Google tries to tell you. Use RisingSoul Retreat on google maps or the full address Belitsa 5363, Tryavna, Gabrovo and it will bring you straight to use.
What To Pack
Shoes to hike in
Swimsuit
Warm scarf, poncho, comfy cardigan for chili evenings
Wooly hat and gloves if your visiting in Spring or Autumn evenings & mornings can be chilly
Head torch if you like to camp or walk in the evenings
Water bottle with a lid
Insect repellant
Journal
Any meds or special foods you need
Cash in Bulgarian Lvs
Travelling & COVID
Jan 2023 Bulgaria is not currently under any restrictions you are not required to present any COVID related documents. but please be aware that due to the war in Ukraine it is currently an immigration requirement for longer stay guests (over 6 days) to register within 3 days of arrival at the passport office in Tryavna. we will facilitate this for you.
At RisingSoul we are pro freedom of choice, self responsibility and respect that everyone has their own personal circumstances and beliefs regarding our current world situation. We make no judgment whether you vaccinate or not and everyone is welcome. We do kindly ask that you act in the best interests of others and if you have a sickness of any type you delay your arrival until you are happy that you are well enough to be around others.
Of course we can all get sick so you might want to know that private health care is good and not expensive in Bulgaria. Please check your own insurance and rights as a non national in Bulgaria . We have a hospital in Tryavna and good dentists.
Latest COVID Travel Advice
Reopen Europe and the Bulgarian embassy tend to be the best places for recent info.
Please note Bulgaria is not in the Schengen Zone and in most people's cases non EU visitors can stay three months, this now includes the UK.
Travel info
Top Tip! For guests who book through the website we also offer a 5% thank you discount for supporting us by booking directly with us. Head to our pricing page to select your bed preference and read our booking procedure.
It is also possible to get a bus to Gabrovo or Veliko Tarnovo and then a taxi or connecting bus to Tryavna.
The cheapest airlines with regular flights are Wizzair, RyanAir and EasyJet. You can fly to Varna, Burgas, Plovdiv or Sofia. Without a car, Burgas or Plovdiv which is a great stopover option with a scenic mountain train ride to Tryavna. The trains are slow and scenic but very affordable if you are not in a rush this is a great option. Please note on the BDZ train booking system Tryavna is spelt Tryavna you can get tickets at the station or even on the trains.
A rental car is cheap & easy, we recommend TopCarRental or their economy partner, but you can make it as far as Tryavna or Voneshta Voda by bus or train.
Coaches to Tryavna run from Sofia, Gabrovo, Varna, Stara Zagora and Burgas many go via Veliko Tarnovo. There is a bus from Belitsa to Veliko Tarnovo and Tryavna-Gabrovo. Taxis are cheap and we can arrange an airport transfer if needed and are around 120 euro each way.
We highly recommend flying to Plovdiv and staying with the Old Plovdiv Hostel (please mention us) for a night to discover the sites and vibe of Plovdiv with its ancient sites, old town and university vibe. Awarding a European Culture award it’s a perfect stop over. To get to us, you can rent a car or take the scenic mountain train to Tryavna via Stara Zagora.
You can also break up the journey with an overnight stop in the nearby village of Veliko Tarnovo. We recommend the Rooster Hostel or Sofia where there are many options.
A rental car is cheap & easy, we recommend TopCarRental, but you can make it as far as Tryavna by bus or train. There is a bus from the village to Veliko Tarnovo and Tryavna-Gabrovo. Taxis are cheap and we can arrange an airport transfer if needed.
However, the train or bus is considerably cheaper. Please get in touch for help with travel arrangements and further help if you wish to arrive from other destinations such as Greece, Istanbul & Bucharest which also have ok bus and train routes.
We provide free transfers from Tryavna and Voneshta Voda Once a Day Tuesday – Thursday.
If you are arriving outside of these times, there are taxi’s (15lv, equivalent to around 7 euro) outside Tryavna train or bus stations but we can arrange a taxi for you, if you prefer.
PLEASE NOTE we are not Belitsa near Bansko regardless of what Google tries to tell you. Use RisingSoul Retreat on google maps or the full address Belitsa 5363, Tryavna, Gabrovo and it will bring you straight to use.
What To Pack
Shoes to hike in
Swimsuit
Warm scarf, poncho, comfy cardigan for chili evenings
Wooly hat and gloves if your visiting in Spring or Autumn evenings & mornings can be chilly
Head torch if you like to camp or walk in the evenings
Water bottle with a lid
Insect repellant
Journal
Any meds or special foods you need
Cash in Bulgarian Lvs
Travelling & COVID
Jan 2023 Bulgaria is not currently under any restrictions you are not required to present any COVID related documents. but please be aware that due to the war in Ukraine it is currently an immigration requirement for longer stay guests (over 6 days) to register within 3 days of arrival at the passport office in Tryavna. we will facilitate this for you.
At RisingSoul we are pro freedom of choice, self responsibility and respect that everyone has their own personal circumstances and beliefs regarding our current world situation. We make no judgment whether you vaccinate or not and everyone is welcome. We do kindly ask that you act in the best interests of others and if you have a sickness of any type you delay your arrival until you are happy that you are well enough to be around others.
Of course we can all get sick so you might want to know that private health care is good and not expensive in Bulgaria. Please check your own insurance and rights as a non national in Bulgaria . We have a hospital in Tryavna and good dentists.
Latest COVID Travel Advice
Reopen Europe and the Bulgarian embassy tend to be the best places for recent info.
Please note Bulgaria is not in the Schengen Zone and in most people's cases non EU visitors can stay three months, this now includes the UK.
Please see Find us page on www.risingsoulretreat.com
Top Tip! For guests who book through the website we also offer a 5% thank you discount for supporting us by booking directly with us. Head to our pricing page to select your bed preference and read our booking procedure.
It is also possible to get a bus to Gabrovo or Veliko Tarnovo and then a taxi or connecting bus to Tryavna.
The cheapest airlines with regular flights are Wizzair, RyanAir and EasyJet. You can fly to Varna, Burgas, Plovdiv or Sofia. Without a car, Burgas or Plovdiv which is a great stopover option with a scenic mountain train ride to Tryavna. The trains are slow and scenic but very affordable if you are not in a rush this is a great option. Please note on the BDZ train booking system Tryavna is spelt Tryavna you can get tickets at the station or even on the trains.
A rental car is cheap & easy, we recommend TopCarRental or their economy partner, but you can make it as far as Tryavna or Voneshta Voda by bus or train.
Coaches to Tryavna run from Sofia, Gabrovo, Varna, Stara Zagora and Burgas many go via Veliko Tarnovo. There is a bus from Belitsa to Veliko Tarnovo and Tryavna-Gabrovo. Taxis are cheap and we can arrange an airport transfer if needed and are around 120 euro each way.
We highly recommend flying to Plovdiv and staying with the Old Plovdiv Hostel (please mention us) for a night to discover the sites and vibe of Plovdiv with its ancient sites, old town and university vibe. Awarding a European Culture award it’s a perfect stop over. To get to us, you can rent a car or take the scenic mountain train to Tryavna via Stara Zagora.
You can also break up the journey with an overnight stop in the nearby village of Veliko Tarnovo. We recommend the Rooster Hostel or Sofia where there are many options.
A rental car is cheap & easy, we recommend TopCarRental, but you can make it as far as Tryavna by bus or train. There is a bus from the village to Veliko Tarnovo and Tryavna-Gabrovo. Taxis are cheap and we can arrange an airport transfer if needed.
However, the train or bus is considerably cheaper. Please get in touch for help with travel arrangements and further help if you wish to arrive from other destinations such as Greece, Istanbul & Bucharest which also have ok bus and train routes.
We provide free transfers from Tryavna and Voneshta Voda Once a Day Tuesday – Thursday.
If you are arriving outside of these times, there are taxi’s (15lv, equivalent to around 7 euro) outside Tryavna train or bus stations but we can arrange a taxi for you, if you prefer.
PLEASE NOTE we are not Belitsa near Bansko regardless of what Google tries to tell you. Use RisingSoul Retreat on google maps or the full address Belitsa 5363, Tryavna, Gabrovo and it will bring you straight to use.
What To Pack
Shoes to hike in
Swimsuit
Warm scarf, poncho, comfy cardigan for chili evenings
Wooly hat and gloves if your visiting in Spring or Autumn evenings & mornings can be chilly
Head torch if you like to camp or walk in the evenings
Water bottle with a lid
Insect repellant
Journal
Any meds or special foods you need
Cash in Bulgarian Lvs
Travelling & COVID
Jan 2023 Bulgaria is not currently under any restrictions you are not required to present any COVID related documents. but please be aware that due to the war in Ukraine it is currently an immigration requirement for longer stay guests (over 6 days) to register within 3 days of arrival at the passport office in Tryavna. we will facilitate this for you.
At RisingSoul we are pro freedom of choice, self responsibility and respect that everyone has their own personal circumstances and beliefs regarding our current world situation. We make no judgment whether you vaccinate or not and everyone is welcome. We do kindly ask that you act in the best interests of others and if you have a sickness of any type you delay your arrival until you are happy that you are well enough to be around others.
Of course we can all get sick so you might want to know that private health care is good and not expensive in Bulgaria. Please check your own insurance and rights as a non national in Bulgaria . We have a hospital in Tryavna and good dentists.
Latest COVID Travel Advice
Reopen Europe and the Bulgarian embassy tend to be the best places for recent info.
Please note Bulgaria is not in the Schengen Zone and in most people's cases non EU visitors can stay three months, this now includes the UK.
Travel info
Top Tip! For guests who book through the website we also offer a 5% thank you discount for supporting us by booking directly with us. Head to our pricing page to select your bed preference and read our booking procedure.
It is also possible to get a bus to Gabrovo or Veliko Tarnovo and then a taxi or connecting bus to Tryavna.
The cheapest airlines with regular flights are Wizzair, RyanAir and EasyJet. You can fly to Varna, Burgas, Plovdiv or Sofia. Without a car, Burgas or Plovdiv which is a great stopover option with a scenic mountain train ride to Tryavna. The trains are slow and scenic but very affordable if you are not in a rush this is a great option. Please note on the BDZ train booking system Tryavna is spelt Tryavna you can get tickets at the station or even on the trains.
A rental car is cheap & easy, we recommend TopCarRental or their economy partner, but you can make it as far as Tryavna or Voneshta Voda by bus or train.
Coaches to Tryavna run from Sofia, Gabrovo, Varna, Stara Zagora and Burgas many go via Veliko Tarnovo. There is a bus from Belitsa to Veliko Tarnovo and Tryavna-Gabrovo. Taxis are cheap and we can arrange an airport transfer if needed and are around 120 euro each way.
We highly recommend flying to Plovdiv and staying with the Old Plovdiv Hostel (please mention us) for a night to discover the sites and vibe of Plovdiv with its ancient sites, old town and university vibe. Awarding a European Culture award it’s a perfect stop over. To get to us, you can rent a car or take the scenic mountain train to Tryavna via Stara Zagora.
You can also break up the journey with an overnight stop in the nearby village of Veliko Tarnovo. We recommend the Rooster Hostel or Sofia where there are many options.
A rental car is cheap & easy, we recommend TopCarRental, but you can make it as far as Tryavna by bus or train. There is a bus from the village to Veliko Tarnovo and Tryavna-Gabrovo. Taxis are cheap and we can arrange an airport transfer if needed.
However, the train or bus is considerably cheaper. Please get in touch for help with travel arrangements and further help if you wish to arrive from other destinations such as Greece, Istanbul & Bucharest which also have ok bus and train routes.
We provide free transfers from Tryavna and Voneshta Voda Once a Day Tuesday – Thursday.
If you are arriving outside of these times, there are taxi’s (15lv, equivalent to around 7 euro) outside Tryavna train or bus stations but we can arrange a taxi for you, if you prefer.
PLEASE NOTE we are not Belitsa near Bansko regardless of what Google tries to tell you. Use RisingSoul Retreat on google maps or the full address Belitsa 5363, Tryavna, Gabrovo and it will bring you straight to use.
What To Pack
Shoes to hike in
Swimsuit
Warm scarf, poncho, comfy cardigan for chili evenings
Wooly hat and gloves if your visiting in Spring or Autumn evenings & mornings can be chilly
Head torch if you like to camp or walk in the evenings
Water bottle with a lid
Insect repellant
Journal
Any meds or special foods you need
Cash in Bulgarian Lvs
Travelling & COVID
Jan 2023 Bulgaria is not currently under any restrictions you are not required to present any COVID related documents. but please be aware that due to the war in Ukraine it is currently an immigration requirement for longer stay guests (over 6 days) to register within 3 days of arrival at the passport office in Tryavna. we will facilitate this for you.
At RisingSoul we are pro freedom of choice, self responsibility and respect that everyone has their own personal circumstances and beliefs regarding our current world situation. We make no judgment whether you vaccinate or not and everyone is welcome. We do kindly ask that you act in the best interests of others and if you have a sickness of any type you delay your arrival until you are happy that you are well enough to be around others.
Of course we can all get sick so you might want to know that private health care is good and not expensive in Bulgaria. Please check your own insurance and rights as a non national in Bulgaria . We have a hospital in Tryavna and good dentists.
Latest COVID Travel Advice
Reopen Europe and the Bulgarian embassy tend to be the best places for recent info.
Please note Bulgaria is not in the Schengen Zone and in most people's cases non EU visitors can stay three months, this now includes the UK.
Please see Find us page on www.risingsoulretreat.com
Accommodation
Various Room & Glamping Options. Full discriptions on www.risingsoulretreat.com
GrassHopper Dorm (7 Day Price)
FireFly Twin (7 Day Price)
Old Stable & Eco Bathroom Single Occupancy (7 Day Price)
Old Stable & Eco Bathroom Double Occupancy (7 Day Price)
KingFisher Ensuite Single Occupancy (7 Day Price)
KingFisher Ensuite Double Occupancy (7 Day Price)
ChurchView Yurt 2 Beds Shared (7 Day Price)
Waterfall Yurt One Bed (7 Day Price)
DIY Camping - Bring Your Own Tent, Mat & Bedding (7 Day Price)
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Immersed in the beauty of the bohemian Balkan mountains of Bulgaria, our community embraces the simplicity and culture of village life. We recognise and embrace the benefits community connection and a reduction in white noise and media exposure.
We are a collaboration of international Karma Yoga Volunteers, providing non profit retreats for all that are called to this magical healing place. We invite you join a Safe & Sacred Space, to Reconnect With Your Authentic Self & Mother Earth.
We are a collaboration of international Karma Yoga Volunteers, providing non profit retreats for all that are called to this magical healing place. We invite you join a Safe & Sacred Space, to Reconnect With Your Authentic Self & Mother Earth.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Natural Home Cooked Plant Based Food
Ethical and eco-conscious practices are important to us at the RisingSoul Community!
Local Healthy Delicious!
What's Included
- • ✔️ 10-Day Singles Immersive Retreat Experience
- Full access to the Wild Hearts program, daily rhythm, workshops, and group activities.
- • ✔️ Daily Yoga & Embodiment Practices
- Morning and afternoon sessions supporting grounding, strength, mobility, and nervous system balance.
- • ✔️ Raw Vegan Meals
- Fresh, seasonal, plant-based meals prepared daily. Raw-focused with flexibility to suit the group.
- • ✔️ Connection Workshops & Sharing Circles
- Trust-building practices, authentic relating, emotional awareness, and conscious communication.
- • ✔️ Cacao Ceremony & Group Rituals
- Heart-opening experiences and meaningful group connection spaces.
- • ✔️ Nature Adventures & Excursions
- Mountain hikes, cold river immersion, waterfall walks, and visits to iconic local landmarks.
- • ✔️ Raw Food & Foraging Workshops
- Learn practical skills for clean nourishment and wild plant awareness.
- • ✔️ Community Living & Karma Yoga
- Shared contribution to the land and sanctuary — gardening, harvesting, cleaning, dog walking, and care-taking.
- • ✔️ Accommodation in Our Eco Community
- Simple, comfortable lodging immersed in nature.
- • ✔️ All Program Materials & Facilitation
- Experienced guidance, group support, and structured programming.
- • ✔️ WiFi Access (Limited)
- Available if needed, with encouragement to unplug.
- • ✔️ Ongoing Community Connection
- Invitation to stay connected with the RisingSoul community after the retreat.
What's Not Included
- • ✖️ Daily Pre-Booked Lunch at the Chai House
- Lunch passes can be added separately. Smoothies, snacks, and treats are available for purchase.
- • ✖️ Flights
- Participants are responsible for booking their own flights.
- • ✖️ Visa Fees
- Any visa costs are the responsibility of the participant.
- • ✖️ Travel & Sports Insurance
- Comprehensive travel and activity insurance is required.
- • ✖️ Airport Transfers
- Transfers can be arranged on request for an additional cost.
- • ✖️ Additional Activities or Trips
- Optional excursions or experiences outside the scheduled program are not included.
- • ✖️ Additional Treatments & Therapies
- Massage and other treatments may be booked onsite at affordable prices.
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