Reserve your place at the January retreat in Mallorca
Check available dates for the January Refresh and Renew retreat and reserve your spot in a group of up to eight.
Five days that earn the phrase fresh start
The Refresh and Renew retreat runs for five days in Fornalutx, a village tucked into the Tramuntana mountains of Mallorca. Each morning begins with a dynamic yoga flow in the rooftop studio, where panoramic mountain views replace the usual studio wall. The practice draws from Ashtanga Vinyasa and Hatha traditions, and is shaped to wherever the group actually is, not a fixed syllabus. Afternoons are spent outside, on centuries-old cobblestone paths through the Sóller Valley with Jonas as your guide. Evenings bring a slower register: Yin yoga, Yoga Nidra, or sound healing, followed by a communal vegetarian dinner prepared by the in-house chef from local, organic, and seasonal ingredients. The whole arc of the day is designed to move you from effort to stillness, which is precisely what January calls for.
Why American travellers choose Mallorca in January
January is one of the quieter months in the Mediterranean, and that quiet is part of what makes it work. The Tramuntana mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are unhurried in winter: fewer visitors, clear light, and hiking trails that feel genuinely wild. For Americans used to the pace of the holiday season, arriving here in early January is a recalibration rather than a continuation. About one in six US adults now practices yoga, and the motivation most often cited is restoring overall health, not athletic performance. The Refresh and Renew retreat is built around exactly that instinct. Palma de Mallorca is well connected from major US hubs via European gateways, and once you arrive in Fornalutx, everything, including accommodation in the retreat house itself, is included.
Intimate by design, accessible by intention
The retreat is capped at eight participants. That number is not a marketing line; it is what makes the experience coherent. Lisa can read the room, adjust the morning practice, and give you genuine attention rather than a performance. Beginners are not just tolerated here; the programme is actively shaped around the group's collective level. The same applies to the hiking: Jonas leads routes that require only a basic level of fitness, no trekking experience needed. Condé Nast Traveller has recognised Nourish as one of the best affordable yoga retreats in Europe, which for American guests searching for something meaningful rather than mass-market, matters.
American guests come to Nourish from across the United States, drawn by the combination of the UNESCO-protected Tramuntana landscape and the intimacy of a small-group retreat that is genuinely hard to find at home. The retreat house in Fornalutx sits at the heart of one of Europe's most dramatic mountain environments, and January is one of the most rewarding times to experience it.
- The Tramuntana mountains are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Fornalutx is a village in the Sóller Valley of Mallorca, Spain.
- January is one of the quieter months in the Mediterranean, with fewer visitors and clear winter light.
Beginning the year slowly and intentionally, in a place that asks nothing of you except to show up, is its own kind of discipline.
Benefits
A group small enough to matter
With a maximum of eight guests, the retreat stays genuinely intimate. Lisa tailors the yoga programme to the group's level each day, so no one is left behind or held back.
Welcoming for complete beginners
The programme is designed to be accessible whether you have never stepped on a mat or have years of practice. No prior yoga experience is required, and the pace is set by the group, not a fixed curriculum.
Truly all-inclusive
Accommodation in the 11th-century retreat house, two daily yoga sessions, guided afternoon hikes, and all vegetarian meals prepared by the in-house chef are included. You arrive and the rest is taken care of.
Hiking through a UNESCO landscape
Afternoon walks follow centuries-old cobblestone paths through the Tramuntana mountains and Sóller Valley, guided by Jonas. No hiking experience is needed, only a basic level of fitness.
A genuine post-holiday reset
January retreats attract guests who have chosen this moment deliberately. The combination of restorative yoga, mountain air, and chef-prepared organic meals is designed to counter the depletion that the end of year tends to leave behind.
How the January retreat works for US guests
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Enquire and reserve your place
Reach out through the Nourish website to check availability for the January retreat. Places are limited to eight guests, so it is worth securing your spot early. You will hear back with everything you need to know about the retreat and next steps.
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Receive your welcome information
Once your place is confirmed, you will receive a welcome pack covering what to bring, what to expect from the programme, and practical travel guidance for getting from the US to Fornalutx, including flight and transfer information for Palma de Mallorca.
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Fly into Palma and travel to Fornalutx
Palma de Mallorca Airport is well connected from major European hubs. From Palma, Fornalutx is roughly a 45-minute drive into the Tramuntana mountains. Your welcome pack will include clear guidance on the most straightforward way to make that final leg of the journey.
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Settle in and begin
You stay within the retreat house itself, a refurbished 11th-century building with five ensuite double bedrooms, communal living spaces, a terrace garden, and the rooftop yoga studio. Arrive, unpack, and let the programme take over from there.
Common questions about a yoga retreat in January in the USA and beyond
Do I need to have done yoga before to join the January retreat?
No prior experience is needed. The programme is designed to be accessible to complete beginners as well as more experienced practitioners. Lisa shapes the sessions around the group's actual level, so you will not be dropped into something that assumes knowledge you do not have.
What exactly is included in the retreat?
The retreat is fully residential and all-inclusive: accommodation in the retreat house, two daily yoga sessions, guided afternoon hikes through the Tramuntana mountains, and all meals prepared by the in-house chef using local, organic, and seasonal vegetarian ingredients. You do not need to organise food, activities, or accommodation separately.
Is the January retreat suitable for solo travellers coming from the US?
Yes, and many guests do arrive alone. The small-group format of up to eight people creates a naturally connected atmosphere, and the communal structure of the retreat, shared meals, shared hikes, shared practice, means solo travellers rarely feel isolated. The retreat house itself houses everyone together, which helps.
What is the weather like in Mallorca in January?
January in the Tramuntana mountains is mild by northern European or North American standards, though cooler and sometimes rainy compared to summer. The mountain landscape is at its most dramatic and uncrowded in winter, and the hiking routes are well suited to the season. Layers are recommended for both the hikes and the yoga studio.
How do I get from the US to Fornalutx?
Most US guests fly into Palma de Mallorca Airport via a European hub such as London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, or Madrid. From Palma, Fornalutx is approximately 45 minutes by road into the Tramuntana mountains. Once your place is confirmed, you will receive practical travel guidance as part of your welcome information.
Secure your place at the January retreat in Mallorca
The January Refresh and Renew retreat fills quickly, and with only eight places available, it is worth reaching out sooner rather than later. Get in touch to check dates and ask any questions before you commit.