FRIDAY 13 FEBRUARY – TUESDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2026
arrival around 16:00 – departure around 12:00
LOCATION: SNJEŽNA KRALJICA, Sljeme, Zagreb
This 5-day experiential, residential retreat will be held at Snježna kraljica, Sljeme near Zagreb from Friday 13 February to Tuesday 17 February 2026.
The retreat will be led in both English and Croatian by Dr. David McMurtry and Valentina Petanjek and is suitable for anyone with some prior experience of mindfulness or meditation. Translation is available when needed.
The idea behind the retreat is to deepen the practice of self-care, nurturing, and relaxation through different practices and mindful observances:
mindful walk in nature
mindful sound baths
mindful communication with the food on our plate
mindful silent moments away from phones and obligations
mindful play with natural materials (just like when we were children)
mindful body movement
mindful self-care routines with (essential) oils
mindful conversations, with the speed-dating spin
We will be raising awareness of how any activity, at work, in the middle of the busy meeting room,
in the crowded bus, or when you are simply stuck in traffic, can become a mindful moment for
you.
So, join us and boost your mental health strength!
The “Deepening Practice” retreat is an opportunity for us to:
- Practice together in a conducive environment which lends itself to a rich and deep experience of mindfulness meditation
- Develop our understanding through shared learning. Questions to be discussed include
- At a deeper level, what is happening when we “rest in the present, with a settled mind?”
- Why is compassion an essential aspect of mindfulness?
- The 3 levels of mindfulness – what are they and when and how do we experience them?
- Learn practices that may be new to us, including compassion practices involving visualisations, and “on-the-go” mindfulness
- Engage in a variety of practices including sitting meditation, gentle yoga and mindful movement, mindful walking, gong sound baths, and practicing outdoors (weather permitting)
- Share perspectives on the impact of our practice, upon ourselves, family, community, professional lives, society and globally.
The retreat can involve approximately 50% of time in silence, meeting the requirement for the completion of the Mindfulness Association’s Teaching Skills Pathway (level 1, MBLC).
Costs
The course fee for the retreat, including all tuition, assessment and materials is €590.
Non-refundable deposit: Non-refundable deposit of €200 should be paid by January 31st.
In addition, the cost of food and accommodation varies according to the accommodation chosen, (eg single person apartment, double or triple) and travel costs. The cost of food and accommodation is approximately €284 – 416. The price varies according to the type of accommodation selected. The accommodation should be booked as soon as possible in direct communication with the hotel Snježna kraljica. In the communication with the hotel, please mention the Mindfulness Hrvatska retreat.
To register for our “Deepening Practice” retreat, please complete our online registration form
If you require further information, please email [email protected], and we will be happy to help.