7 Day Slow Living Retreat in Malta

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Ta Kemmuna, 5 Triq Il Fortin Sant Anton, Qala, Malta
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Up to 12 in group
Date
June 22 - 28, 2025

Retreat Highlights

  • Slow Down & Fully Relax
  • Being Instead Of Doing
  • New Year's Eve Party!
  • Daily Yoga in our Underground Healing Cave
  • Sound Healing Journeys
  • Cacao and Fire Ceremony under the Stars
  • Dance and Celebration
  • Authentic Sharing Circles
  • Breathwork and Yoga Philosophy
  • Living By The Sea
  • 1:1 Personal Therapies
  • Massage
  • Energy Healing
  • Tarot & Astrology
  • Home Cooked Vegan Meals
  • Community Lifestyle
  • Living in Nature
  • Sun, Sea & Stillness

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

We offer seven day retreats nestled in a Mediterranean paradise, designed for you to meet your inner most authentic self and take a soul level transformation.
Our Slow Living Retreats provide the tools to unlock our potential and re-connect with our authentic self. When we take the time to pause from our thinking mind, pull off the masks that we wear to let ourselves be seen, be present with how we feel in our bodies, take a long exhale and sit with our truth, we enter Slow Living.
Each retreat has a diverse programme incorporating relaxation, exploration, creativity, transformative experiences in both a 1:1 personal setting and a community environment.

Samudra is located in the middle of the Mediterranean sea on the island of Gozo in the village of Qala. Gozo, which means 'joy', is a little spit of land sitting in the sea with a unique rocky coastal landscape, waters so crystal-clear and the sky so bright blue that you’ll have to rub your eyes to believe what you are seeing. We host you within our 400-year-old farmhouses that sit across the road from one another. Experience authentic Mediterranean living on your retreat with us.

Samudra is a wellness sanctuary creating deep transformational journeys rooted in ancient wisdom and holistic healing practices. By providing a safe space to rest, reflect and nurture ourselves we return to stability, presence and stillness. From this place we can face our deep-rooted anxieties and fears, question old belief-systems and expand our awareness. Through transformational therapies, practices and rituals we can integrate knowledge into our body and access expansive states of consciousness.

This retreat accommodates from 4 to 10 guests across our beautiful, 400-year-old traditional farmhouses each with their own private pools and views to melt your senses.

Schedule

08:00 - 09:30 - Yoga
10:00 - 11:00 - Brunch
11:30 - 13:30 - Sharing Circle
14:00 - 17:30pm - Afternoon 1:1 Therapy Sessions (schedule to be announced on retreat) / optional island tour / free time
18:30 - Dinner
20:00 - Yoga Philosophy / Meditation / Dance / Cacao Fire Ceremony / Sound Healing
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Samudra Retreats Gozo, Ta Kemmuna, 5 Triq Il Fortin Sant Anton, Qala, Malta

Directions

Fly to Luqa International Airport (MLA) in Malta. Then take a short ferry ride from Malta to Gozo. There are two ferry's that cross from Malta to Gozo and these can be reached from the airport in by bus, Taxi, Uber or Bolt.

Malta - Gozo Taxi Options
If you would like to book a transfer with us we can either book you a taxi or we provide a private, door-to-door service.
Taxi: €28 Airport pick-up to the ferry terminal in the north of Malta, to take the Gozo Channel ferry and/or return.
Private Service: €75 Airport pick-up to take you all the way to the retreat center (one way).

Malta - Gozo Ferry Options
Gozo Channel Ferry - It takes 25 minutes to cross to from Malta. It takes 45 minutes by taxi and 80 minutes by bus from the airport to reach the ferry terminal. You only pay for the ferry when you leave the island.
Gozo Fast Ferry - The fast ferry departs from Valetta, which is a 15 minute taxi and 30 minute bus ride from the airport. The ferry journey to Gozo takes 45 minutes.

Once you confirm you’re booking with us, we will send you detailed information about travel, itinerary, and all required details for your retreat.

Accommodation

Across the road from each other, your stay in our sanctuary is offered in a choice of our rustic 400+ year old farmhouses in the lazy south-coast village of il-Qala. With options of sea views, ensuite bathrooms and private balconies, all our rooms come equipped with AC, and each house has a private pool and a living room to relax in. We have Double rooms for one or two persons and Twin rooms that are for shared occupancy. The Twin rooms can also be booked for two friends coming together on retreat.

Akasha - Private Deluxe with Sea View Terrace

Accommodation
Akasha is our largest deluxe double room, located on the top floor of Ta Kemmuna Farmhouse. With an extra large private sun terrace you will enjoy vast breathtaking views of the Blue Lagoon, Comino Island and the surrounding wild nature. Designed with a rustic traditional farmhouse feel, providing plenty of space for your own comfort and relaxation. You can watch the sunrise directly from the East over the Mediterranean Sea from this room each morning. To reach the Akasha Room, you are led up an outdoor traditional farmhouse staircase at the back of the house, that is detached from the common area. This room is ideal for those who enjoy early mornings, connecting to nature and silence. You will stay in Ta Kemmuna Farmhouse where you can enjoy the common areas that include a living room, kitchen, underground meditation cave and a small pool with a terrace. This room is available all year round.

Sundara - Private Deluxe with Sea View Terrace

Accommodation
From March 2025 we are opening a brand new, Samudra Farmhouse 150 metres from our Yoga Shala. We do not have photos yet of the bedrooms as we will be fitting them out when we redesign the interior of the house in January 2025. The photos you can see here are from when the house was a Bed and Breakfast. We will be updating with new photos as soon as possible. Sundara is a deluxe double room, located on the top floor of Il Pomo Bianco Farmhouse. Its sea view terrace has unobstructed views of Comino Island, the Blue Lagoon and the surrounding countryside. As the only room on this floor, you will enjoy peace and comfort in your own sanctuary. This is a private room for one person, with an en-suite and private balcony. You will be staying in Il Pomo Bianco Farmhouse, with four double and one twin bedrooms, the farmhouse has serene unobstructed views of the sea and Comino island from its south-facing rear terraces and swimming pool. All of the bedrooms are ensuite and have wifi, air conditioning and heating, and the two deluxe double rooms have their own balconies. One of these faces the sea and one is at the front of the house. There are also two south-facing, sea and island view communal terraces on the first and second floors for all guests to use. The house will have a dining room next to the pool where all retreat guests will eat meals together and a communal, large living area for socialising.

Ananda - Private Superior with Sea View Terrace

Accommodation
Ananda is one of our superior double rooms located on the top floor of Ta Rosina Farmhouse. With its own sea view terrace, you will enjoy views of Comino Island, the surrounding country side and vast open sea. Designed with an authentic farmhouse feel with modern minimalist touches. This is a private room for one person, with an en-suite, private sea facing terrace. You will stay in Ta Rosina Farmhouse, where you can enjoy the common areas that include a dining room, kitchen, outside terrace and private pool area. Ta Rosina Farmhouse is open at peak season times, when we have a maximum of 12 guests on the retreat. This room is available for the May to October Retreats.  

Amrita - Private Superior with Sea View Balcony

Accommodation
From March 2025 we are opening a brand new, Samudra Farmhouse 150 metres from our Yoga Shala. We do not have photos yet of the bedrooms as we will be fitting them out when we redesign the interior of the house in January 2025. The photos you can see here are from when the house was a Bed and Breakfast. We will be updating with new photos as soon as possible. Amrita is a superior double room, located on the first floor of Il Pomo Bianco Farmhouse. With its own sea view balcony, you will enjoy unobstructed views of Comino Island, the Blue Lagoon and the surrounding countryside. This is a private room for one person, with an en-suite and private balcony. You will be staying in Il Pomo Bianco Farmhouse, with four double and one twin bedrooms, the farmhouse has serene unobstructed views of the sea and Comino island from its south-facing rear terraces and swimming pool. All of the bedrooms are ensuite and have wifi, air conditioning and heating, and the two deluxe double rooms have their own balconies. One of these faces the sea and one is at the front of the house. There are also two south-facing, sea and island view communal terraces on the first and second floors for all guests to use. The house will have a dining room next to the pool where all retreat guests will eat meals together and a communal, large living area for socialising.

Moksha - Private Superior with Sea View Terrace

Accommodation
Moksha is one of our superior double rooms, located on the middle floor of Ta Rosina Farmhouse. With its own sea view terrace, you will enjoy views of Comino Island, the surrounding country side and vast open sea. Designed with an authentic farmhouse feel with modern minimalist touches. This is a private room for one person, with an en-suite and private sea facing terrace. You will stay in Ta Rosina, where you can enjoy the common areas that include a dining room, kitchen, outside terrace and private pool area. Ta Rosina Farmhouse is open at peak season times, when we have a maximum of 12 guests on the retreat. This room is available for the May to October Retreats.

Lila - Private Double with Balcony

Accommodation
From March 2025 we are opening a brand new, Samudra Farmhouse 150 metres from our Yoga Shala. We do not have photos yet of the bedrooms as we will be fitting them out when we redesign the interior of the house in January 2025. The photos you can see here are from when the house was a Bed and Breakfast. We will be updating with new photos as soon as possible. Lila is a private double room, located on the first floor of Il Pomo Bianco Farmhouse. With a private balcony facing to the front of the house, you will enjoy peace and comfort in your own. This is a private room for one person, with an en-suite and private balcony. You will be staying in Il Pomo Bianco Farmhouse, with four double and one twin bedrooms, the farmhouse has serene unobstructed views of the sea and Comino island from its south-facing rear terraces and swimming pool. All of the bedrooms are ensuite and have wifi, air conditioning and heating, and the two deluxe double rooms have their own balconies. One of these faces the sea and one is at the front of the house. There are also two south-facing, sea and island view communal terraces on the first and second floors for all guests to use. The house will have a dining room next to the pool where all retreat guests will eat meals together and a communal, large living area for socialising.

Shanti - Private Double with Terrace

Accommodation
Shanti is one of our private doubles with a terrace, located on the second floor of Ta Rosina Farmhouse. With a private terrace facing to the front of the house, you will enjoy peace and comfort in your own sanctuary. Designed with an authentic farmhouse feel with modern minimalist touches. This is a private room for one person, with an en-suite and private terrace for one guest. You will stay in Ta Rosina, where you can enjoy the common areas that include a dining room, kitchen, outside terrace and private pool area. Ta Rosina Farmhouse is open at peak season times, when we have a maximum of 12 guests on the retreat. This room is available for the May to October Retreats.

Satya - Private Standard Room

Accommodation
From March 2025 we are opening a brand new, Samudra Farmhouse 150 metres from our Yoga Shala. We do not have photos yet of the bedrooms as we will be fitting them out when we redesign the interior of the house in January 2025. The photos you can see here are from when the house was a Bed and Breakfast. We will be updating with new photos as soon as possible. Satya is a private standard room, located on the middle floor of Il Pomo Bianco Farmhouse. This is a private en-suite room with a double bed for one person. There is a communal south facing balcony outside the room with sea views. You will be staying in Il Pomo Bianco Farmhouse, with four double and one twin bedrooms, the farmhouse has serene unobstructed views of the sea and Comino island from its south-facing rear terraces and swimming pool. All of the bedrooms are ensuite and have wifi, air conditioning and heating, and the two deluxe double rooms have their own balconies. One of these faces the sea and one is at the front of the house. There are also two south-facing, sea and island view communal terraces on the first and second floors for all guests to use. The house will have a dining room next to the pool where all retreat guests will eat meals together and a communal, large living area for socialising.

Venus - Shared Twin with Pool Terrace

Accommodation
Venus is one of our twin rooms, located on the ground floor of Ta Kemmuna Farmhouse. The room is situated right next to the pool area, with a door that opens out to the communal terrace. The terrace leads directly onto nature with fields full of wild plants. You can watch the sunrise from the terrace every morning, overlooking the Blue Lagoon and Comino Island. This is the oldest room in the house, displaying traditional Maltese tiles and high ceilings. Designed with a rustic farmhouse feel, providing comfort and tranquility. You will stay in a shared bedroom with two single bed’s and an en-suite bathroom, sharing with one other person. You will stay in Ta Kemmuna Farmhouse where you can enjoy the common areas that include a living room, kitchen, underground meditation cave and a small pool with a terrace. This room is available all year round.

Karuna - Shared Twin Room

Accommodation
From March 2025 we are opening a brand new, Samudra Farmhouse 150 metres from our Yoga Shala. We do not have photos yet of the bedrooms as we will be fitting them out when we redesign the interior of the house in January 2025. The photos you can see here are from when the house was a Bed and Breakfast. We will be updating with new photos as soon as possible. Karuna is a twin room, located on the middle floor of Il Pomo Bianco Farmhouse. You will stay in a shared bedroom with two single bed’s and an en-suite bathroom, sharing with one other person. There is a communal south facing balcony outside the room with sea views. You will be staying in Il Pomo Bianco Farmhouse, with four double and one twin bedrooms, the farmhouse has serene unobstructed views of the sea and Comino island from its south-facing rear terraces and swimming pool. All of the bedrooms are ensuite and have wifi, air conditioning and heating, and the two deluxe double rooms have their own balconies. One of these faces the sea and one is at the front of the house. There are also two south-facing, sea and island view communal terraces on the first and second floors for all guests to use. The house will have a dining room next to the pool where all retreat guests will eat meals together and a communal, large living area for socialising.

Venue & Amenities

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Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
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Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
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450 year old Shala
4,000 year old healing cave
Swimming pools
garden with fire pit
Sea and islands views to die for!
Library
Roof terrace
Relaxing areas
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Meals

Menu
Menu

Menu Types

Our meals are home cooked by our in house chef that prepares local and seasonal vegetarian and gluten free meals, with some vegan options available.

What's Included

  • 6 nights private luxury accommodation in one of our 400-year-old farmhouses
  • Daily gluten free and vegan brunch and dinners with snacks offered throughout the day and unlimited water, tea and coffee
  • Personal 1:1 Therapies including Massage, Energy Healing and Tarot/Astrology Session
  • Daily Morning Yoga on the Beach or in our 4,000 year-old Healing Cave
  • Daily Sharing Circles and Workshops
  • Yoga Philosophy, Meditation and Breathwork
  • Your own Samudra Journal
  • A safe and intimate environment, hosted by our family community
  • Two Sound Healing Experiences
  • Four Sharing Circles
  • Wildflower Dance Experience
  • Opening and Closing Fire Cacao Ceremony
  • New Year's Eve Party
  • 90 Minute Holistic Massage
  • 1:1 Energetic Healing
  • 1:1 Tarot Card Reading
  • Yoga Philosophy Lecture
  • Grounding & Balancing Tools
  • Emotional & Energetic Release Tools
  • One-on-one individual and personal support and guidance

What's Not Included

  • Air fare
  • Transfer costs
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fee
  • Additional activities not included in the itinerary
  • Additional treatments

Customer Reviews

4.75 out of 5.0 average rating

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Magical
I am so grateful for everything I have learnt and experienced during the retreat.
The place is comfy and lovely to relax and reset body and mind.
Food was excellent, tasty, delicious, healthy and fresh!
We were lucky as there were only 5 of us of different ages and nationalities. Great atmosphere with no stress!
Thank you to Samudra family for the great and transformative experience.

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Transformational week on the georguous island
We came expecting one outcome and left with so much more we couldn’t have wished for…
Incredible teachers, organization, level of attention to details, deliciously prepared meals, incredible nature and lots of learning and releasing of the baggage we carry with us. Apart from various sessions and workshops we were offered plenty of free time to reconnect with your emotions and feelings, nature and time to play and explore. Another takeaways is the value of making life long relationships with the like-minded women - precious gift.
I felt complete surrender to the experience and I think it’s still so raw but I will never forget this retreat.
Lots of gratitude for lovely ladies who provided guidance and care for our healing souls.

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Self discovery journey
I would like to recommend Samudra Retreats to everyone. I had a wonderful, deep, self discovery journey and left Gozo feeling great. Samudra Team is wonderful with a great personalised approach to everyone, rich programme, well balanced, delicious food and learning about yourself. I’m definitely going back 💙

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Slow Living Retreat July 2024
Attending Samudra was a life-changing experience for me. The retreat provided an excellent introduction to the 8 limbs of yoga, allowing me to deepen my understanding and practice.

One of the highlights of the retreat was the personalized 1:1 sessions with Mila and Luca. These sessions allowed me to address specific concerns and receive individualized guidance on my yoga practice.

The group sharing circles were another valuable aspect of the retreat. In these circles, we had the opportunity to connect with fellow participants and share our experiences and insights. It was inspiring to hear others' stories and perspectives, and the sense of community and support was truly uplifting.

The serene and picturesque island of Gozo added to the overall experience. The food provided at the retreat was nourishing and delicious.

The most transformative aspect of the retreat was the people I met. Instantly connecting with like-minded individuals who were also on their own journey of self-discovery and growth was incredibly empowering. We supported each other, shared our challenges and victories, and created lasting bonds. The sense of camaraderie and encouragement was truly transformative.

As a result of my time in Gozo, I have gained valuable experiences and lessons that have made me a better person. The retreat helped me cultivate a sense of stillness and inner peace, which I have carried with me into my daily life. It has also motivated me to make meaningful changes in my lifestyle, such as incorporating regular yoga and meditation practice, and prioritizing self-care and self-reflection.

I am immensely grateful for the time I spent in Gozo and highly recommend it to anyone seeking stillness, peace, and healing. The retreat provided a safe and nurturing environment for personal growth and transformation, and I believe it has the potential to positively impact anyone who chooses to embark on this journey.

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Magically heartwarming
In one word: everything. As a starting point, the island and setting were magic. The houses are charming and soothing. I was having trouble sleeping before the retreat and there I slept like a baby and it continues now back home, that is one of the gifts I got from Samudra.

The instructors are a group of wise and spiritual women who made me feel like home every morning, every day.

The balance between the one to one sessions, time alone and group sessions was simply perfect.

It is actually quite difficult to put into words what this experience meant to me. I felt so privileged and grateful for having the luck to land in this slow living hidden universe.

Gracias ;-)