Yoga Retreats
Women, Wine & Wellness Retreat
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October 10–13, 2025 | 2- or 3-night options
Nozawa Onsen, Japan
Retreat. Indulge. Restore. Take time for yourself again.Join Shizen founder and long time yogi Rowie Geraerts @spiritualpretzel in her adopted home of Nozawa Onsen for a unique retreat that blends movement, stillness, local flavour, and meaningful connection.
This all-inclusive experience invites you to savour slow mornings, daily yoga and meditation, farm-to-table meals, hand-selected local wines, healing hot springs, and time in nature — all curated with care to help you unwind and return to yourself.
Choose from a 2- or 3-night retreat stay. Each option is thoughtfully designed to offer a nourishing rhythm of solo time and shared experiences, mindful movement and gentle indulgence, rest and reconnection.
Retreat detail:
– Daily yoga & meditation (suitable for all levels)
– Seasonal farm-to-table cuisine from Nozawa’s best chefs
- Wine/beverage with every evening meal
- Daily brunch including coffee/tea.
– Wine tasting & wellness workshops
– Guided nature walks
– Local wine & craft spirit pairings
– Onsen bathing (natural hot springs)
– Private luxury retreat house in the heart of a traditional Japanese village
– A welcoming host and group of like-minded womenWhether you’re new to yoga or returning to the mat, this retreat is a space to slow down, reconnect, and treat yourself well — body, mind, and spirit.
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2025, October 10-13 (Fri-Sun/Mon)
2 or 3 night retreat option
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✨ Welcome drink on arrival
✨ Private luxury retreat house
✨Room options: Single occupancy King room/ Twin-share OR 4 person simple bunk room
✨ All Breakfast & Dinners*
✨Nightly dinner degustations featuring farm to table cuisine and Nozawa's finest chefs
✨1 glass of wine or local sake with every dinner
✨ Daily healthy and hearty brunch to nourish your body and heart including coffee/tea.
✨ * 3 night package excludes dinner on 3rd night.
✨1 x 1hr massage with local massage therapist.
✨Daily yoga practices (1–2 per day) in Shizen Yoga’s beautiful yoga studio overlooking the mountains. Classes led by Rowie @spiritualpretzel (Mornings: Rejuvenating Vinyasa flow yoga & Evenings: Calming slow stretch yin yoga).
✨ Premium non-slip natural rubber yoga mats and yoga props provided.
✨ Guided E-bike tour and picnic by the lake (3-night only)
✨ Round-trip gondola ticket
✨ Onsite hosting and support
✨ Hand-selected local experiences
✨ Guided nature walk (easy-moderate)
✨ Local Distillery tour and tasting
✨Free use of Nozawa’s community hot spring baths.
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Sample Itinerary:
DAY 1 (FRIDAY)
1pm ~ Arrive & check in. Leisure time: optional onsen/optional massage/free time.
4.00pm. Welcome drink & chat with Rowie
4.30pm-5.45pm Grounding Slow Stretch Yin Yoga with Rowie at Shizen Yoga studio
6.30pm Dinner Degustation dinner including wine/sakeDAY 2 (SATURDAY)
(Suggested fast although coffee, tea & fresh fruits are available)
8.00am-9.15am Flow Yoga & meditation with Rowie.
9.30am-11.00am Healthy & hearty Brunch including coffee/tea.
11.00am-1.00pm Guided nature walk
1.00pm-4.30pm Leisure time: optional onsen/optional massage/gondola trip/ free time.
5.00pm -6.00pm Slow- stretch Yin Yoga with Rowie at Shizen Yoga studio
6.30pm Farm to table Dinner including complimentary glass of wine/select beverageDAY 3 (SUNDAY)
Suggested fast although coffee, tea & fresh fruits available.
8.00am-9.15am Flow Yoga & Meditation with Rowie
9.30am-11.00am Healthy & hearty Brunch including coffee/tea.
11:00am~ Leisure time: optional onsen/optional massage/gondola trip/free time.
*2pm 2night Retreat guests check out.12:30-15:00 Guided E-bike tour and picnic by the lake
5.00-6.15pm Slow- stretch Yin Yoga with Rowie
6.30pm Solo Guest lesiure time/dinner not included.DAY 4 (MONDAY)
Suggested fast although coffee, tea & fresh fruits available.
8.00am-9.15am Flow Yoga & Meditation with Rowie
9.30am-11.00am Farewell Brunch including coffee/tea
11.00am Room check out (option to leave luggage at Hotel)
11.00am-12.30pm Guest leisure time: optional onsen/optional massage/free time.
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Join Rowie Geraerts in her adopted home Nozawa onsen in Japan as she collaborates with local families and businesses on this unique Wine & Wellness Yoga Retreat.
Choose from 2-night or 3-night all-inclusive retreat options — thoughtfully curated to balance solo time & mindful movement, indulgence, nature, and connection.
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Prices includes luxury accomodation in private yoga retreat house located in the heart of town + 2 daily meals, premium yoga classes, wellness experiences, and local adventures.
Marinate in the pleasures of local farm to table cuisine with Nozawa’s finest chefs, indulge in local wines & spirits whilst finding balance with daily yoga classes, meditation and time in nature.
INVESTMENT/PRICE & ROOM OPTIONS:
2 NIGHT, ALL INCLUSIVE, LUXE LIFE PACKAGE:
Solo King (Private) ¥170,000
Twin Share ¥145,000
Simple Bunk Share ¥125,000
3 NIGHT, ALL INCLUSIVE, LUXE LIFE PACKAGE:
Solo King (Private) ¥210,000
Twin Share ¥180,000
Simple Bunk Share ¥160,000
Bring a Friend & Save
2 people booking together: ¥3,000 off per person
3 or more booking together: ¥5,000 off per person
🌾 SAVE ¥ with the Simple Life Package
Apply this per-person discount to any room type above.
2-Night Retreat discount – ¥15,000
3-Night Retreat discount– ¥25,000
Prefer a little more free time or fewer activities? This pared-back option includes all meals, your accommodation, and one yoga class per day, but excludes:
Massage
Gondola round trip
2nd daily yoga class (1x yoga class per day only included)
E-bike tour & picnic
Twin share or simple bunk room options are perfect for friends — share the experience and save!
Returning Pretzels (repeat retreaters with Rowie) receive a special discount. Please get in touch.
To enquire and secure your spot on retreat BOOK NOW or contact Rowie via email, text or call: spiritualpretzel@gmail.com +81 9071625816
CONFIRMATION & PAYMENT
Once your place on the retreat has been confirmed, payment can be made via Direct bank transfer (local Japanese or Australian bank account) or via Wise money.
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A weekend devoted to the practice you love
Re-invigorate & Re-inspire yourself and your yoga practice.
Facilitated by Shizen Founder and long time yogi Rowie Geraerts @spiritualpretzel
In a quiet mountain village, take time to listen, refine, and rediscover what your practice can mean — and become — for you. Reconnecting with your body, your breath, and your deeper potential, on and beyond the mat.Through intentional movement, breathwork, discussion, and reflection, you’ll gain new tools, insights, and confidence to re-inspire your yoga journey and support a more independent, holistic practice — one that continues to nourish you long after the weekend ends.
Leave with a practice that feels more like home — steady, spacious, and fully your own.
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2025 October 24-27 (Fri-Sun/Mon)
2 or 3 night retreat option
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Retreat Details
Morning Practice — 2-hour dynamic asana workshops
Start each day with an energising, anatomically focused yoga practice. These workshops are designed to deepen your understanding of movement, refine technique, and re-inspire how you inhabit your body on the mat.Afternoon Practice — 90-minute myofascial elasticity & Yin workshops
These slower sessions explore elasticity, release, and stillness. You’ll learn movement tools to enhance flexibility, dissolve tension, and restore energy through a blend of myofascial release and Yin yoga.Theory & Discussion — 2-hour workshop
Dive deeper into the structure and purpose behind asana. Explore how to create a home practice that suits your body, your energy, and your life. We’ll cover sequencing, self-awareness, and the roots of yoga to support a sustainable, independent practice.Daily meditation & breathwork
Each day includes guided breath and meditation sessions to help you settle, soften, and turn inward.Guided nature hike
Reconnect with the land through a meditative hike into the surrounding mountains. Let the landscape steady your mind and reawaken your senses.Onsen (natural hot spring baths)
Unwind each day in the healing waters of Nozawa Onsen. The village is rich in hot springs, offering the perfect place to soak, reset, and restore.Welcome dinner
Share a nourishing welcome meal with fellow retreaters. Enjoy seasonal, locally inspired food and the warmth of gathering as a group.Daily brunch
After morning practice, refuel with a delicious, hearty group brunch — a moment to reflect, connect, and nourish.Time to yourself
This retreat offers space as well as structure. You’ll have time to wander, rest, and reflect in the quiet beauty of this traditional Japanese village.Whether you’re a curious beginner, a seasoned practitioner, or a yoga or movement teacher, this weekend is a chance to dive deep into the practice you love — with a sense of space and deeper insight.
If you’re ready to explore your practice more fully, to understand the body and breath more intimately, and to come home to yourself — this retreat is for you.
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RETREAT ITINERARY*
DAY 1 (FRIDAY)
1pm ~ Arrive & check in. Guest leisure time: optional onsen/optional massage/free time.
4.00pm. Welcome drink & chat with Rowie
4.30pm-6:00pm Grounding Slow Stretch Yin Yoga and meditation with Rowie @Shizen Collective
6.30pm Group Welcome dinner at local restaurant.DAY 2 (SATURDAY)
7:30am-9.30am Morning Breath work, Yoga flow w/ Twists & Hips workshop w/ Rowie.
9.30am-11.00am Group Brunch (healthy and hearty including coffee/tea.).
11.00am-1.00pm Nature walk and meditation with Rowie
11.00am-4.30pm Guest leisure time: optional onsen/optional massage/free time.
4.30pm-6:00pm Myofascial Elasticity workshop and Yin Yoga with Rowie
6.00pm Guest Free time.DAY 3 (SUNDAY)
7:30am-9.30am Morning Breath work, Yoga flow w/ Backbends workshop w/ Rowie
9.30am-11.00am Group Brunch (healthy and hearty including coffee/tea.)
11.00am-1.00pm Creating a home practice theory based workshop with Rowie
1.00pm-4.30pm Guest leisure time: optional onsen/optional massage/free time.
*2night retreat guests check out.
4:30-6.00pm Myofascial Elasticity workshop & Yin Yoga with Rowie
6.30pm Guest Free time.DAY 4 (MONDAY)
7:30am-9.30am Morning Breath work, Yoga flow w/ arm balance & inversion workshop w/ Rowie
9.30am-11.00am Farewell Brunch including coffee/tea
11.00am Room check out (option to leave luggage at Hotel)
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Join Rowie Geraerts in her adopted home Nozawaonsen, Japan.
Easily accessible from Tokyo via shinkansen.
A weekend retreat in the mountains of Japan. A place and a practice for you to rediscover yourself and explore the potential of your yoga practice.
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2 NIGHT / 3 DAY all inclusive retreat package
Twin-share: ¥130,000
Private King ¥155,000
3 NIGHT all-inclusive package
Twin-share: ¥160,000
Private King ¥185,000
Prices includes all yoga classes, meals, excursions, host fee, and accommodation
BRING A FRIEND & SAVE
2 people booking together: ¥3,000 off per person
3 or more booking together: ¥5,000 off per person
OR
RETREAT ACTIVITIES ONLY PACKAGE - excludes accomodation
All the benefits of the immersive retreat experience — minus the accommodation.
Retreat price excluding accomodation:
2-Night / 3-Day ¥90,000
3-Night / 4-Day ¥105,000
Deepen Your Practice
Yoga Retreat
Dokohō Retreat
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独歩 (Dokuhō) Retreat
A quiet reset. A solo retreat. A path of your own.
"独歩" (Dokuhō) means “walking one’s own path.”
This is a self-paced, autonomous retreat — perfect for those seeking time and space to move at their own pace, to recharge alone, without a fixed schedule, You’ll have support when you need it and solitude when you want it.
Simple and spacious.
Quiet and restorative.
This is a retreat for those walking their own path.Stay in the traditional mountain village of Nozawa Onsen and create your own retreat rhythm. Whether you’re living in Japan and need a break, or you're travelling through and want a slower, more grounded experience — this is space held for you.
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Accomodation (simple/middle/luxury/self contained apartment)
1–2 yoga classes per day with Shizen founder Rowie Geraerts @spiritualpretzel
Daily breakfast
A retreat welcome pack including:
• A self-guided retreat booklet with meditations, contemplative practices & journalling prompts
• A guide to local walks, hot springs, cultural experiences & quiet corners in the villageOptional add-ons: guided hikes, bike tours, massage, cultural workshops
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Design Your Own Itinerary
This retreat is yours to shape. Each day can be as minimal or as experiential as you like.
Start your morning with yoga, linger over breakfast, then follow whatever calls — a walk through cedar forests, a soak in a quiet onsen, or simply resting with a book and a view.
Your retreat guidebook includes journalling prompts, meditation practices, and ideas for how to spend your time with intention — but how you move through each day is entirely up to you — spacious, slow, and self-chosen..
Optional add-on experiences include:
E-bike tours through quiet mountain roads & countryside villages
Forest bathing (self-guided or with a local guide)
Traditional Japanese dining experiences
Scenic gondola ride to panoramic alpine views
Mountain hikes to suit all energy levels
Massage & bodywork sessions with trusted local therapists
Cultural workshops (such as soba making, basket weaving or tea ceremony)
Whether your days are filled with movement and adventure, or quiet stillness and reflection, this retreat gives you the space to tune in — and choose what feels right, moment by moment.
Sample Itineraries
Each day of your 独歩 (Dokuhō) retreat is entirely your own. Here are two examples to inspire how you might shape your time:
Minimalist Day — Quiet & Restorative
A slow, spacious day to settle the nervous system and reconnect with simplicity.
7:30am – Morning tea or coffee
8:00–9:00am – Morning yoga and breath work with Rowie
9:30am – Nourishing breakfast
10:30am–1:00pm – Journalling, reading, or resting in your room or a quiet local café
1:00–2:00pm – Light lunch (at a local eatery or picnic-style)
2:00–4:30pm – Onsen soak and quiet forest walk
5:00–6:00pm – Optional evening yoga or self-guided meditation from your retreat booklet
6:30pm – Solo dinner at a traditional Japanese restaurant or simple home-cooked meal
Evening – Reflective journalling or early rest
Experiential Day — Active & Immersive
A day filled with movement, exploration, and connection to the land and culture.
7:30am – Morning coffee and light fruit
8:00–9:15am – Energising yoga and meditation class
9:30am – Healthy seasonal breakfast
10:30am–1:30pm – Guided e-bike tour through nearby villages and mountain roads
1:30pm – Lunch at a local Soba resturant
3:00–4:30pm – Visit a traditional bathhouse
5:00–6:00pm – Evening Yin yoga or restorative movement
6:30pm – Multi-course kaiseki dinner or farm-table experience
Evening – Stargazing walk or journalling with herbal tea
You are welcome to mix and match these rhythms day by day, tuning into what you most need — stillness, movement, solitude, or connection.
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Retreat Pricing – 独歩 (Dokuhō) Solo Retreat
Choose your own dates | Self-guided, self-paced | Held in Nozawa Onsen
Simple Stay(from) Luxury or Apartment Stay(from)
2-Night Retreat
Simple from ¥57,000
Luxury from ¥93,000
3-Night Retreat
Simple from ¥85,000
Luxury from ¥140,000
5-Night Retreat
Simple from ¥139,000
Luxury from ¥229,000
Note: Final price depends on room type and availability. Custom packages and extended stays also available.
All packages include accommodation, daily breakfast, 1–2 yoga classes per day, and a retreat welcome guide with meditations, journalling prompts, and self-guided practices.
Optional Add-Ons Available:
Curate your experience with guided e-bike tours, forest bathing, traditional dining, cultural workshops, massage therapy, or scenic gondola rides. Activities can be arranged in advance or during your stay — we’ll help you shape your ideal rhythm.
To check availability, customise your retreat, or ask a question:
📧 spiritualpretzel@gmail.com
📱 WhatsApp or LINE: +81 90 7162 5816
Private Tailor-made group retreats
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Gather your people. Create a meaningful trip to remember.
Designed for small private groups (3-20 guests), these custom retreats offer the simplicity and spaciousness of our 独歩 (Dokuhō) solo experience, with the added joy of shared connection.
Take time to retreat with friends in Nozawa onsen. Enjoying the mountains, nourishing meals, guided yoga, onsen soaks, forest walks, cultural immersions — all arranged to suit your group’s pace and preferences.
With Rowie’s local knowledge and experience, your retreat will be curated with care — from accommodation and activities to yoga sessions and meals. Whether your group wants a weekend away for indulgence balanced with mindfullness and movement, deep rest, outdoor adventure, quiet connection, or a little of everything, this is your time.
Perfect for:
– Friends' getaways
– Small workplace groups
– Sayonara retreats
– Birthday milestones
– Women's circles
– Anyone wanting shared space with depth and easeYoga teachers/retreat Facilitators
If you're a yoga teacher or retreat leader planning a Japan experience for your community, Rowie also offers retreat consultancy services — from light-touch planning support to fully curated retreats.
✨ Learn more about our Retreat Consultancy Options here
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This retreat is yours to shape. Each day can be as minimal or as experiential as you like.
Start your morning with yoga, linger over breakfast, then follow whatever calls — a walk through cedar forests, a soak in a quiet onsen, or simply resting with a book and a view.
– Accommodation (from simple and cosy to spacious and luxe)
– 1–2 yoga classes per day with Shizen founder Rowie Geraerts
– Daily breakfast
Optional add-on experiences include:E-bike tours through quiet mountain roads & countryside villages
Forest bathing (self-guided or with a local guide)
Traditional Japanese dining experiences
Scenic gondola ride to panoramic alpine views
Mountain hikes to suit all energy levels
Massage & bodywork sessions with trusted local therapists
Cultural workshops (such as soba making, basket weaving or tea ceremony)
Minimum 3 guests. Retreats available year-round* *excluding Dec15 - Mar 1
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Pricing varies depending on length, group size, and room type.
📩 Reach out to start shaping your retreat
Email: spiritualpretzel@gmail.com
WhatsApp / LINE: +81 90 7162 5816
Retreat facilitator Rowie Geraerts, founder of Shizen Collective
Rowie was born and raised in Melbourne Australia before moving to Nozawa Onsen in 2019 (She came to Nozawa for a ski holiday and never left, such is the magic of Nozawa).
She has been working in the yoga industry since 2011 when she first began teaching yoga and has made a life and career out of teaching, hosting retreats and travelling around the world. She open Shizen Collective, a Yoga studio, plant-based cafe and yoga retreat business in Nozawa onsen in 2020.
With a passion for Yin Yoga, Vinyasa Flow Yoga and seeing the yoga of everyday life, Rowie lives by the mantra ‘ Everything is Yoga’
She is most known for her ability to welcome new yogis to the practice whilst bringing experienced practitioners to new depths. Her classes are modern and authentic, blending her teachings from the East with the West.
Originally trained in India back in 2011, Rowie is 500 E-RYT and has since completed over a 1000 hours in certified trainings, studying with some of the most esteemed teachers across the world. She hosts and teachers on her own 200hr, 500hr Yoga teacher training courses as well as continued education advanced courses. You can also find her collaborating with other studios and schools.
Obsessed with what it means to be hospitable, Rowie creates yoga classes, retreats and has created spaces at Shizen collective that will welcome and nourish your soul from the inside out.
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