Retreats
Escape to one of our carefully chosen, all-inclusive, luxury resorts for a full week to focus on rest, rejuvenation, healing, and time to deepen your practice!
Yoga Retreat with Jim Bennitt in Adatepe Village, Turkey
Sept 17-23, 2027
contact ashley@jimbennitt.com
At IDA BLUE
Join us for a for a full week in Adatepe Village, where stone houses and ancient olive trees challenge time at the foothills of the Ida Mountains, Ida Blue is not just a hotel; it is the embodiment of a history, philosophy, and a dream.
We will practice yoga (twice a day), enjoy delicious and healthy meals created by a local chefs, have the option to enjoy massage and spa treatments, and explore the town and the surrounding area. The yoga classes will be accessible to all levels and will incorporate classical yoga poses, functional movements, mobility exercise, breathwork, and meditation. Save your room now! We are sure to sell out.
See Room Options - CLICK HERE
Ida Blue is a private property that will be reserved for us alone. No other guests besides our group will be present.
Deluxe Room with Double bed
1 person alone - $4,550
2 people - $2,650 each
Deluxe Room with Double bed + balcony - SOLD OUT
1 person alone- $4,700
2 people- $2950 each
Deluxe Room with King or 2 Twins
person alone- $4,850
2 people- $3,100 each
Deluxe Room with King or 2 Twins + balcony - SOLD OUT
1 person alone- $5100
2 people- $3,250 each
Cozy Single with Twin Bed - SOLD OUT
1 person alone- $3,950
Deluxe Premium Villa with Terrace - SOLD OUT
1 person alone- $5,500
2 people- $3,700 each
Add Ons
There are a variety of excursions and spa treatment that you can arrange with Ashley & Concierge at Ida Blue prior to your departure from the states. Activities are additional and prices vary depending on the excursions and size of the group and will be organized by the center upon arrival. The activities that we plan to organize are:
Sunrise · Altar of Zeus - A much-loved retreat ritual. Starting directly from Ida Blue, the walk is
approximately 3 km round trip.
Sunset Walk - A second viewpoint can be reached on an easy walk of approximately 2 km
round trip - ideal before dinner.
Adatepe Village - Stone lanes, olive groves and village life offer natural space between sessions
for quiet walks and unstructured time.
Wine & Cheese Experience - A curated tasting featuring selected regional wines and artisan cheeses.
Village & Farm Experience - A slower encounter with local producers and the agricultural traditions of Mount
Ida.
EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE- Ashley will Share Activity OPtions closer to the Departure for the Trip
BEFORE OR AFTER THE RETREAT YOU MAY DECIDE TO ADD ON DAYS. ReCOMMENDED STOPS ARE:
Assos - Ancient city, Temple of Athena and historic harbor.
Troy - One of the world's most important archaeological landscapes.
Mount Ida & Surrounding Villages - Local producers, olive groves and the living culture of the Northern Aegean.
Travel to Adatepe Village
Via Istanbul + Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) - Guests may connect through Istanbul to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport. The domestic flight is approximately one hour. Private group transfer to Ida Blue can be researched and quoted once group size and flight details are known.
Private Road Transfer from Istanbul. The drive to Adatepe is approximately four hours, depending on traffic and departure point. Group vehicle options can also be researched upon request.
Transport group options will be provided by Ashley once your flights are confirmed.
Please contact ashley@jimbennitt.com for more information and to hold your spot! If you are interested in a roommate, we try our best to pair you up. Payment details are:
$1000 non-refundable deposit is due in order to hold your spot
50% of the remaining balance is due by Jan 15th, 2027
Full remaining balance is due by June 1st, 2027
If you would like to make monthly payments, Ashley can help set up a monthly payment plan for you at the time you complete your deposit.