Everything that happened at our first Soho Retreats

From 25 to 29 September, we hosted our first Soho Retreat at Soho Roc House in Mykonos. The expert-led escape was designed to focus on self-discovery, mental TLC and personal growth, with guests coming from around the world to stay at our beach house by the Aegean Sea. 

Every day began with a 60-minute Vinyasa Flow yoga session, guided by cofounder of Sweat Vacay, Lauren Demarest. Later, there were talks by Mendi.io founder, Moha Bensofia, brain gym workshops with Dr Maria Louise Skovbo Kristensen and life coach Julie Elisabeth Schulin, meditation sessions, and guided journaling. Our most popular class was the Wim Hof-inspired, immersive cold-water therapy, where attendees sat in individual ice-filled plunge baths while they practiced breathwork.

Guests enjoyed nourishing Mediterranean food for every meal, including Beef Kebab, Butterfly Sea Bream and Lemon Feta Spaghetti – the latter being a year-round favourite at Soho Roc House. In the evening, everyone ate as a group at a candlelit table with hanging pontoon lights under the Mykonian sky.

‘The Soho Retreat in Mykonos was an unforgettable journey of self-discovery and personal growth,’ says Egith van Dinther, Soho House Istanbul member. ‘I explored the depths of my mind, learnt how to optimise my brain and connected with amazing like-minded people. I loved the relaxing atmosphere and the views of the Aegean Sea. It was hard to leave this beautiful island after so many magical days.’ 

Our second retreat took place last weekend at Little Beach House Barcelona, in the quiet village of Garraf. The three-day stay was designed around holistic wellness, working on self-discovery, relaxation and personal growth.  

Guests took part in a 90-minute class by world-famous yoga teacher Fabian Domenech, a workshop about the importance of sleep by sleep psychologist Anna Millet Esteve, and another popular Wim Hof Method® class led by Nicholas Corliss. There was also a Yin Yoga masterclass with Mimi Albero, as well as beach workouts with Soho House trainers throughout the week.

Little Beach House Barcelona Head Chef, Antonio Parisi, created the food for the week and led a Cookhouse session on cooking local fish, which attendees enjoyed as a group afterwards. In between activities and eating, our guests lounged by the beach, reading and indulging in some me-time. 

‘The retreat was beyond my expectations,’ says Jana Robles, Soho House member. 
‘There was plenty of solo time for reflection and meaningful occasions for everyone to come together, as well as diverse activities with experts who took care of the group and made us feel at home.’ 

Sharing our values and travel ethos, we partnered with our friends at Antler for the Soho Retreats to offer you a unique way to experience our Houses. Everyone who joined the retreats chose a piece of perfectly crafted luggage from the British brand.

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