Are you fed up with the usual Christmas routine of over-eating and family commitments? Our Christmas week is a relaxing and fun time with a focus on yoga, creative art, walks in the sunshine and laughter with new friends.
The program includes breakfast brunch every day, a special Christmas Day dinner, pilates, yoga, meditation, plus two trips out to Cartagena and the local beach.
Summary of what’s included
Seven nights accommodation in a single ensuite bedroom, 2 x yoga/meditation classes, 2 x pilates classes, full board with delicious vegetarian menu, mosaic making course, 2 x trips out and a Special Christmas Day dinner.
- 7 nights accommodation in beautiful en-suite single or twin/double room
- Daily & Delicious healthy breakfast brunch & evening meals
- Special Christmas Day Diner
- 2 x 70min yoga sessions
- 2 x pilates matwork sessions
- Mosaic making course of 5 hrs spread over the week
- Trip out to Cartagena just before Christmas Day
- Trip to the local beach of El Portus on Christmas Morning
Suitability
– Suitable for all ages and levels
– Minimum age 16 (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over)
Travelling Solo?
– These courses make great singles and we have single rooms available.
Christmas Week Sample Itinerary
Please note that the itinerary is for guidance only and may change
Day 1 – Arrival Day
– Arrive and check into your room anytime after 2pm and enjoy the rest of the day to settle in
– Enjoy dinner and drinks at the house in the evening
Day 2 – Yoga & Mosaic Day
– Enjoy a 90min yoga session in the studio between 8.15am – 9.45am
– You’ll work on your mosaic piece between 10am and 1.30pm with a break for brunch. Today you’ll cover the following:
– Introduction to the basics of Mosaic Making
– Practice glass cutting, shaping and laying techniques for line, flow and definition
– Health and safety
– Materials and tools used
– Use today to plan your personalised project, discuss and experiment with colour and design under the guidance of your tutor Dan
– Today you’ll start work on cutting and placing your tiles
– Enjoy dinner and drinks at the house in the evening
Day 3 – Trip into Cartagena
– After Brunch we will take you to Cartagena for some festive shopping & sightseeing
– Enjoy dinner & drinks at the house in the evening
Day 4 – Yoga & Mosaic Workshop
– Enjoy a 90min yoga session in the studio between 8.15am – 9.45am
– In the morning you’ll work from 10am to 1.30pm with a break for brunch on the following:
– Continue cutting and placing tiles to develop your own unique piece
– Complete the central motif and start to work on the background of your piece
– You’ll start to complete the laying of the tiles and allow them to dry
– You’ll start the grouting and fixing introduction
– As the day goes on, the aim is to finish your piece
– Enjoy dinner and drinks at the house in the evening
Day 5 – Pilates & Christmas Day
– Enjoy a 90min pilates session in the studio between 8.15am – 9.45am
– Enjoy afternoon Christmas Day Dinner in the afternoon and drinks at the house in the evening
Day 6 – Boxing Day & Beach Day
– Enjoy a 90min yoga session in the studio between 8.15am – 9.45am
– After brunch, half a day at the local beach at El Portus
– Enjoy dinner and drinks at the house in the evening
Day 7 – Pilates & Rest Day
– Enjoy a 90min pilates session in the studio between 8.15am – 9.45am
– After Brunch, the day is yours to relax
– Farewell evening meal & drinks at Tara Casa
Day 8 – Departure day
– After breakfast, check out of your room taking home with you a refreshed mind & a new creative skill to kick start the new year
Accommodation And Meals
– You’ll spend your holiday in a tranquil country house quietly tucked away within bougainvillea shrouded gardens backing onto the pool area
– Inside the house there is a guest living/dining room
– Mosaics lessons & the Yoga/pilates will take place on-site
– There is a swimming pool
– Check-in is on arrival day after 2pm and check-out is on day 5 by 12pm
– Brunch and evening meals are included throughout your stay
– WiFi is available throughout the house and gardens
– Your hosts have dogs who are only outside providing the guests do not mind
Cost
995 pounds per week per person including activities, meals and accommodation
Sunshine Christmas Week
Holiday Dates
Sat, 21 Dec 2019 to Sat, 28 Dec 2019
Location and Venue
Location: Tara Casa
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Venue: Tara Casa, Art Centre, Cartagnena, Murcia, Spain