5 Recommended Retreat Venues for your Next Retreat

Calling all facilitators: looking for retreat venue that checks all your boxes? Whether you're looking for someplace close to Berlin or you're itching to go someplace further - we've got you covered.

We’re very excited to announce the latest addition to Soul Collective’s repertoire: retreat venues. We’ve added a new section to our website where you can explore a range of beautiful spaces in unique locations across Europe, each one perfect for hosting your dream retreat.

And honestly, there’s no better time to start planning. With this weather keeping us tucked up indoors, it’s the perfect moment to imagine the retreat experience you want to bring to life in the warmer days ahead.

Have a scroll below to explore our first 5 recommended venues…


Cara Creek Eco Lodge

📍 Coimbra, Portugal / 👥: 12 - 27 guests (depending on season)

Highlights include:

  • Powered by solar energy and supplied with water sourced directly from the land, the space is designed with sustainability at its core

  • Natural infinity pool, hot tub and ice bath

  • Wood-fired sauna with the option of offering a sweatlodge (Temazcal)

  • An onsite retreat chef prepares nourishing garden-to-table meals using seasonal, organic ingredients grown on-site and sourced from local producers

  • A range of holistic treatments available including: massage, Reiki, reflexology, craniosacral therapy and hypnotherapy

  • Group activities such as pottery workshops, creating floral essences, guided hiking excursions, outdoor cinema nights and more

📆 Open for bookings in 2026 & 2027


Buchholzer

📍 Uckermark, Germany / 👥: 24 guests

Highlights include:

  • Located in the scenic Uckermark Lakes Nature Park, just a 90-minute drive from Berlin

  • Thoughtfully designed by the architecture firm Flacke+Otto Architekten BDA

  • Several lakes nearby with the option to rent boats, canoes or stand-up paddleboards

  • On-site meals can be arranged upon request, alongside a selection of homemade local products

  • Features over 600 km of hiking trails and 150 km of canoe-able waterways, making it ideal for nature enthusiasts

  • A fire pit and outdoor grill are available for relaxed evenings outdoors

📆 Open for bookings in 2026 & 2027


Casa Cometa

📍 Grosseto, Italy / ??: 10 guests + 3 facilitators

Highlights include:

  • Design that whispers old-world Tuscany and contemporary warmth

  • About an hour walk to the seaside or a 15 minute bike ride (with the option to rent bikes directly from Casa Cometa)

  • A living room organized around a large fireplace, with seating that invites guests to pause, read, or connect

  • Fresh bread can be delivered each morning, and wine can be ordered directly from their own production

  • Curated experiences can be arranged such as wine tasting, a 4-course dinner, a pizza party, a ceramic workshop or a guided tour of a local water buffalo farm with a tasting of freshly made buffalo cheeses

  • Access to an extensive network of chefs and creatives to help bring your retreat vision to life

📆 Open for bookings in 2026 & 2027


Highlights include:

  • Nestled in the wild beauty of the West Havelland Nature Park, and just 90 minutes from Berlin

  • The interior blends rustic elements with modern comforts, creating a simple and restful atmosphere

  • 120m2 ceremony space with lots of natural light and hardwood floors

  • Yoga equipment such as mats, bolsters, meditation cushions, blocks, blankets and straps

  • A garden sauna and underfloor heating

  • Two fully equipped kitchens, including one discreetly tucked behind the dining room, make it easy for private chefs to cater for your group

📆 There’s only one last available weekend in 2026 & open for bookings in 2027


Amassa

📍 Gascony, France / 👥: 20 guests + 4 facilitators

Highlights include:

  • 2 outdoor swimming pools with panoramic views

  • Fully equipped chefs kitchen

  • 100m2 yoga studio + 65m2 yoga studio, with equipment for both yoga and pilates

  • Bluetooth sound system in both studios

  • 15 hectares of fields, gardens and woods, plus fruit trees and an herb garden

  • A wood burning sauna from Latvia with a view onto the field and valley beyond

📆 There’s some last available dates for 2026 & open for bookings in 2027


Let us know what you think of our recommendations or if you have other retreat venues you’d like to recommend, as always we’d love to hear from you!

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