Life at the villas, September 2026
Real moments from the week — the group, the island excursions, and the villas themselves.
A week of balance on Brač Island
Brač Balance ran 26 September – 3 October 2026 across two adjoining waterfront villas — Villa Gumonca and Villa Mirca — in the village of Mirca, on Croatia's Brač Island. Eleven participants joined Andrea, along with the Green Yogi Traveler team, to practice yoga poolside with open sea views, share communal meals prepared by a private chef, and explore the island on three included excursions.
Days followed a gentle rhythm — morning yoga, a nourishing breakfast, time to explore or rest, and an evening session as the sun dropped over the Adriatic. No rigid schedule, no rushing.
Days of yoga, island light and good food
Each day paired a morning practice with a guided excursion or free time, an evening session, and a shared dinner — with the villas' pools and Brač's own rhythm filling the spaces in between.
A typical day
- Morning yoga session by the pool with Andrea Boldt
- Breakfast prepared by private chef Filippo
- Excursions or free time — swim, explore the village or simply rest
- Lunch at the villa or a picnic on excursion days
- Evening yoga or workshop
- Communal dinner on the terrace
Meals & food
- Private chef Filippo Omiccioli on-site throughout
- Croatian & global cuisine with local ingredients
- Varied breakfasts, villa-prepared lunches, terrace dinners
- Unlimited coffee, tea, fresh juices & fruit all day
Included excursions
Hike to Blaca Monastery
A scenic hike through pine forests and limestone terrain to a 16th-century cliff monastery — one of Brač Island's most dramatic landmarks.
Visit Zlatni Rat Beach
A trip to the iconic Golden Horn beach — one of Croatia's most photographed spots, with crystal-clear water and a distinctive pebble spit that shifts shape with the currents.
Hvar Island boat trip
A boat trip across to Hvar — one of Croatia's most beloved islands — for an afternoon of exploring its old town, lavender-scented hills and the sparkling Adriatic.
Two waterfront villas — Gumonca & Mirca, Brač Island
For Brač Balance the group took over two adjoining waterfront villas — Villa Gumonca and Villa Mirca — side by side in the village of Mirca, steps from the sea. Between them: two pools (one an infinity pool), covered yoga terraces looking out to the Adriatic, private chefs, and 13 bedrooms in total.
What makes the villas special
- Two adjoining waterfront villas, side by side — steps from the sea
- Two pools — one a heated infinity pool — plus jacuzzi and sun terraces
- Villa Gumonca — 6 bedrooms: 5 en-suite, 1 with a private bathroom just outside the room
- Villa Mirca — 7 bedrooms: 5 en-suite, 2 sharing one bathroom · billiards
- Covered yoga terrace — sheltered from sun, open to the breeze
- Direct beach access and sea swimming
- Mediterranean herb garden with organic vegetables
The people behind the retreat
Andrea Boldt
Yoga Host · 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) · Colorado, USA
Andrea brings over 20 years of experience in wellness, strength and mindfulness — teaching with honesty, laughter and heart. Based in Colorado, she trains yoga teachers, guides retreats worldwide, and has a gift for meeting people exactly where they are in their practice.
Her teaching weaves together movement, breath and self-inquiry, with space for deep conversations and real moments of transformation — for first-timers and long-time practitioners alike.
The Green Yogi Traveler team
Gorana & Davor
Co-founders · Green Yogi Traveler
Behind the scenes, Gorana and Davor handled every practical detail — accommodation, transfers, meals, excursions, photography and video — so Andrea and guests could be fully present. As a licensed travel agency and Travelife Partner, Green Yogi Traveler was the organizer of record for the retreat.
Filippo Omiccioli
Private Chef
Filippo took the group on a culinary journey with carefully prepared dishes inspired by Croatian and global cuisines, enriched with local, seasonal ingredients — from nourishing breakfasts to candlelit terrace dinners.
Averaged across all 12 participants (guests and teacher) — includes accommodation, meals, local transport on Brač, and our own team's travel to run the retreat. See how we calculate it.
Ways to lower your number on your next retreat
- Take the train or bus instead of flying, where the route allows it
- Share a car with other guests instead of traveling separately
- Choose a vegetarian or vegan menu
- Share a room rather than booking a single
About Brač Island
Which airport serves Brač Island?
Split Airport (SPU) is the closest — about 30 minutes by car plus a 50-minute ferry crossing to Supetar on Brač. Dubrovnik is about 3 hours away, Zadar about 2 hours. Croatia Airlines also operates a domestic flight from Zagreb to Brač Airport (55 minutes).
How do you get from Split to the villas?
The ferry from Split to Supetar on Brač takes about 50 minutes, followed by a short car transfer to Mirca village.
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