Frequently Asked Questions
Do many people come on holiday alone?
Yes. A lot of our guests are international solo travellers
How many people come on holiday each week?
Up to 35 people, depending on the time of year.
What time is check-in on arrival day?
Check-in time is from 11am
How do I get to Sunflower Retreats when I arrive in Casperia?
Our representative will greet you at the Blue Bar just outside the walls and can help you with your bags, but please call or text first. For details of how to contact our staff shortly before you arrive, please see our printer-friendly Travel Factsheet.
Are your yoga holidays suitable for beginners?
Yes.
Do you provide yoga mats?
Yes. No need to bring your own mat.
Do you practice ashtanga yoga?
We mainly practice traditional comprehensive Hatha yoga, although some of our yoga teachers are trained in Vinyasa Flow style of Hatha yoga, the Astanga method and Iyengar Yoga.
Please read our teacher's profiles on the Yoga page for details on each of their styles of training.
If I want to take part in the afternoon yoga classes, what is the rate? Do I need to book in advance ?
There are optional extra one hour afternoon yoga classes on Saturday and Monday afternoons, priced at €10 per person and there is an optional two hour yoga workshop on each Tuesday afternoon, priced at €20 per person. These extra yoga classes can be booked at breakfast-time each day after morning yoga.
If you would like to deepen your practice with more yoga classes then also one to one private yoga classes can also be booked .
Are there yoga classes on arrival and departure days?
No, there are no yoga classes on arrival and departure days because guests are arriving and departing at different times throughout the day.
Is the private lounge with sofa part of our accommodation at Casa Latini?
Is there a terrace?
Each twin suite in Casa Latini has its own lounge with sofa, table and chairs and a private en-suite bathroom.
There is a communal lounge, kitchen and roof terrace at Casa Latini, accessible to all guests by a spiral staircase.
We are travelling as a couple. Do you have rooms with double beds?
Most of our twin rooms can be made into doubles. Please ask our office when you book.
Do I need to make reservations for holistic treatments and other extras?
No. All of the excursions, treatments and classes can be booked with our staff at breakfast-time each day, after morning yoga practice. You can ask us to make a note of any sessions you'd like when you make your holiday booking though.
When do I pay for the extra activities and treatments that I book on the holiday?
All extra activities and treatments that you book are paid for on Tuesday - the last full day of the holiday week.
What should I bring on my holiday?
Things you might need on your holiday include:
- Good walking shoes
- A swim suit
- Flip-flops
- A lightweight waterproof jacket
- A European plug to charge your mobile phone
Will my mobile phone work?
Yes. There is good cellphone coverage in Casperia.
Is wireless internet available in my accommodation?
No, but there is free wi-fi in the office and treatment room area - a 3-minute walk from your accommodation.
What is the temperature likely to be on my holiday week?
Check it out on this page on Knowital »
Will we be having breakfast on departure day?
Yes: Breakfast is 8am on departure day
What time is check-out?
There is one free shuttle service provided by Sunflower Retreats at 9am to Poggio Mirteto train station on departure day.
If you are leaving later-on you must vacate your bedroom by 10am so that cleaners can have access, however you are welcome to stay in the lounge area of your accommodation.
What if my flight is earlier than your shuttle service allows for?
There is a timetable for early morning trains on our printer-friendly Travel Factsheet..