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Design & Yoga Retreat


Explore Marrakech With Adrienne & Alice

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Join Adrienne and inspirational yoga and meditation leader, Alice Bowmaker, in Marrakech from 28th October to 3rd November, 2020 and explore new creative outlets, access your inner goddess, and take home memories (and treasures too) from enchanting Morocco! Stimulate your senses and explore the abundance of creativity in the 'Red City' as you visit the talented artisans, explore hidden ateliers, shops and historic sites, design museums, and the hidden flea market full of treasures. Learn about decorative Moroccan design elements and the symbolism in Berber carpets through Adrienne's informative talks, and participate in a Moroccan cooking class where you'll enjoy the fruits of your labour over a delicious lunch. You'll also have a chance to pamper yourself with a luxurious Moroccan hammam at the gorgeous Hammam de la Rose, www.hammamdelarose.com .

You’ll stay at the charming riad, Maison 28, in the heart of the Marrakech medina, for this exclusive design, yoga and shopping retreat filled with special experiences. Five per cent of all fees will be donated to girls' empowerment and educational charity Project Soar, based just outside of Marrakech. See www.projectsoarmorocco.org for more information.

Delicious breakfasts and dinners will be cooked up by Maison 28's resident chef. Lunches and two dinners will be enjoyed outside Maison 28. You'll also have the chance one evening to explore Marrakech restaurants on your own.

Book before 30th April and benefit from a 10% discount!

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Included in this retreat are:

• Airport Transfers

• Private Transportation Throughout the Trip

• Guided Tours of the Marrakech Medina, Artisans' Workshops, and Cutting Edge Design Stores

• Entrance to the Yves Saint Laurent Museum, the Berber Museum and the Boucharouite Museum

• Entrance to the Bahia Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrassa, and the magical Jardin Majorelle

• 2 Educational Talks by Adrienne on "The Symbolism in Moroccan Tribal Carpets", and "The Elements of Moroccan Design"

  • Morning and Evening Yoga and Meditation Sessions with Alice Bowmaker

• Private Visit to a Pottery Workshop to learn and practice traditional techniques 

• A Guided Visit to the Hidden Marrakech Flea Market

• Guided Tour of the Newly Restored Garden Le Jardin Secret, Designed by Tom Stuart Smith

• A Visit and Lunch at Vanessa Branson's Contemporary/Moroccan El Fenn Riad Hotel

• Moroccan Cookery Lessons and Lunch

  • Indulgent 1-hour Hammam and Massage

• Breakfast Each Day at Maison 28

• 5 Delicious Lunches including lunch in a Berber home

• 5 Dinner Experiences including a 'Tasting Marrakech' tour of Jemaa el-Fna Square 

• Advice on Shipping from Marrakech

• One-Time Laundry Service

• Planning Assistance for Your Free Time

• New Friendships and Cultural Experiences

• A Lot of Amazing Memories!

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Booking and Terms*

All Maison 28 rooms have en suite private shower rooms for your comfort and convenience:

• £2,275 - Private Queen Room  (3 Available)

• £1,975 Per Person for  Shared Twin Room (6 Spaces Available)

A non-refundable deposit of £650 is required to reserve your space. The remaining balance will be due over two additional equal payments from time of booking, and 3 months (June 22nd) before the retreat commences. You will be emailed an invoice for each payment 2 weeks prior to the due date.  Please email Adrienne at adriennechinndesign@hotmail.co.uk to book a place or call her on 07899 916268 with any queries.  Payments should be made via bank transfer. 5% of all fees will be donated to girls' empowerment and educational charity Project Soar, based just outside of Marrakech. See www.projectsoarmorocco.org for more information.

*Participants from outside the UK are very welcome! Just email on adriennechinndesign@hotmail.co.uk and she will advise you of the prices in your currency

Please note that the following are not included and will have to be shouldered by participants:

  • Airfare

  • Proof of Travel Insurance

  • Dinners and Tours Taken During Your Free Time

  • Yoga Mats

  • All Shopping and Cost of Shipping (If Applicable)

  • Alcohol Outside of Planned Dinners

  • Staff Gratuities


Cancellation Policy

Keep in mind that your deposit and subsequent payments are a commitment and each payment becomes non-refundable at the time it is received. If you are forced to cancel prior to 3 months before the start of the retreat and your reserved spot can be transferred to another person, Adrienne will refund any previous payments less than the £650 deposit. However, no refunds or transfers will be available after your final payment. By registering for this trip with your deposit, you agree to the above Cancellation Policy and to purchase your own travel insurance, evidence of which is required. Please ensure you have a minimum of 6 months on your Passport before it expires.

Force Majeure: In the event of national emergency, war, riot, Act of God, civil commotion, malicious damage, flood, storm, fire, adverse weather, failure of utility services or transport network, industrial dispute or strike, or any other act, omission, event or accident beyond the control of Adrienne Chinn, Alice Bowmaker or Maison28, we agree to notify you as soon as practicable. If the Force Majeure event continues for more than 14 calendar days, either party shall have the right to cancel the agreement. Where services have been paid for in advance but have not been rendered, you will be entitled to a refund less the initial deposit of £650 from the date of cancellation for all such services.

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