the space of vitality
Luxury mountain retreat in the Lovcen National Park
Montenegro
Montenegro
Our mission is to provide a unique natural space for holding retreats and seminars in a cherished setting with those who yearn for deeper awakening to this life through different body mental and spiritual practices.
ašuma is an ideal venue for retreat leaders of different practices to organize their own seminars and workshops for groups of up to 26 people. We provide a space for experiencing natural living closer to the roots, and that includes:
ašuma covers 10 hectares and is nestled in a serene valley surrounded by mountain peaks and wild beech forest within the boundaries of Lovcen National Park and at a height of 1000 m above sea level.
ašuma covers 10 hectares and is nestled in a serene valley surrounded by mountain peaks and wild beech forest within the boundaries of Lovcen National Park and at a height of 1000 m above sea level.
We invite you to stay in our bespoke luxury tents produced in South Africa.
We have a variety of accommodation options, that would suit each your participant, depending on their individual preferences:
tent size: 20-65м2
suitable for comfortable stay of up to 4 people
panoramic windows with mosquito net
Medium tent
31m2, two single beds
Small tent
20m2, queen size bed
Medium tent
31m2, two single beds
Group tent
65m2, four single beds
Large tent
44m2, two single beds
Our retreats
16 – 19 May 2024
Fitness tour with Samantha Harper
- 4 days/3 nights accommodation
- 2 vegetarian meals a day (Brunch & Dinner)
- 2 daily practices (fitness & yoga/meditation)
- 1 Panoramic Hike in the National Park
- 1 Skadar Lake Boat Tour and lunch at the local restaurant
- personal time to rest, reflect and be in complete silence
Fully booked
21 – 24 May 2024
- 4 days/3 nights accommodation
- in the luxury tents
- two daily vegetarian meals of delicious and nutritious fare (Brunch & Dinner)
- 2 daily practices
- (Mindfulness & Deep Guided Meditation)
- Introspective Journal Writing
01 – 05 June 2024
- 5 days/4 nights accommodation
- 2 daily vegetarian meals of delicious and nutritious fare (Brunch & Dinner)
- 2 daily yoga practices (Surya Kriya, Nadi Shuddhi, AUM, Isha Kriya)
- Nature walk to explore ašuma surroundings
- Personal time to rest, reflect and be one with life
15-19 June 2024
- 5 days/4 nights accommodation
- 2 daily vegetarian meals of delicious and nutritious fare (Brunch & Dinner)
- 2 daily activities (Breathwork, Meditation, Yoga)
- 1 Panoramic Hike in the National Park
- 1 Skadar Lake Boat Tour and lunch at the local restaurant
- 1 Qigong class
- 1 Sound Healing Session
- Personal consultation
- Transfers to/from the airport
- National Park fee
22 – 28 June 2024
- 7 days/6 nights accommodation
- 2 vegetarian meals a day (Brunch & Dinner)
- 2 daily practices (yoga & meditation)
- nature walk to explore ashuma surroundings
- panoramic hike in the National Park
- Sightseeing of Kotor Old Town, Perast
Fully booked
13-17 July 2024
- 5 days/4 nights accommodation
- Buffet-style serving of delicious and nutritious meals twice a day (Brunch & Dinner)
- Morning yoga practice
- 2 daily creative workshop (indigo diy fabric, weaving, flower pounding, block-printing, freehand drawing, and much more)
- Nature walks to explore surrounding
- Outdoor movie theatre: films on design & fashion
2 – 7 August 2024
- 6 days/5 nights accommodation
- 2 daily delicious and nourishing healthy meals (Brunch & Dinner)
- 2 daily practices (Morning Activation – Soft Hatha & Raja yoga & Evening Balancing - Kriya Raja yoga)
- Special Workshop – the essence of this retreat revealed and explained, knowledge transmitted, and techniques tested.
- Sankalpa – setting intention, goal. Traditional technique from Yoga & Tantra.
- Digital Detox – time to disconnect in order to slow down, to reflect, to reconnect and reset
- Sound Healing / Yoga Nidra session.
- Yogic Breathwalk in nature: a form of walking meditation, a way to combine the benefits of yoga, meditation and walking
21 – 25 August 2024
- 5 days/4 nights accommodation in our beautiful tents with a private entrance and our own outdoor space.
- Daily Yoga / Meditation sessions.
- 2 daily delicious and nourishing healthy meals
- Creating a unique macrame piece
- 2 times delicious and nourishing healthy meals
- Guided walks to explore the untamed forests and mountains surrounding you
Retreats in June
01 – 05 June 2024
- 5 days/4 nights accommodation
- 2 daily vegetarian meals of delicious and nutritious fare (Brunch & Dinner)
- 2 daily yoga practices (Surya Kriya, Nadi Shuddhi, AUM, Isha Kriya)
- Nature walk to explore ašuma surroundings
- Personal time to rest, reflect and be one with life
15-19 June 2024
- 5 days/4 nights accommodation
- 2 daily vegetarian meals of delicious and nutritious fare (Brunch & Dinner)
- 2 daily activities (Breathwork, Meditation, Yoga)
- 1 Panoramic Hike in the National Park
- 1 Skadar Lake Boat Tour and lunch at the local restaurant
- 1 Qigong class
- 1 Sound Healing Session
- Personal consultation
- Transfers to/from the airport
- National Park fee
22 – 28 June 2024
- 7 days/6 nights accommodation
- 2 vegetarian meals a day (Brunch & Dinner)
- 2 daily practices (yoga & meditation)
- nature walk to explore ashuma surroundings
- panoramic hike in the National Park
- Sightseeing of Kotor Old Town, Perast
Retreats in July
13-17 July 2024
- 5 days/4 nights accommodation
- Buffet-style serving of delicious and nutritious meals twice a day (Brunch & Dinner)
- Morning yoga practice
- 2 daily creative workshop (indigo diy fabric, weaving, flower pounding, block-printing, freehand drawing, and much more)
- Nature walk to explore surrounding
- Outdoor movie theatre: films on design & fashion
Retreats in August
2 – 7 August 2024
- 6 days/5 nights accommodation
- 2 daily delicious and nourishing healthy meals (Brunch & Dinner)
- 2 daily practices (Morning Activation – Soft Hatha & Raja yoga & Evening Balancing - Kriya Raja yoga)
- Special Workshop – the essence of this retreat revealed and explained, knowledge transmitted, and techniques tested. Theory + Practice
- Sankalpa – setting intention, goal. Traditional technique from Yoga & Tantra. With the help of the teacher, we will make our subconscious involved to get the intention firm and effective
- Digital Detox – time to disconnect in order to slow down, to reflect, to reconnect and reset
- Sound Healing / Yoga Nidra session. Balancing and healing through a special yogic sleep practice
- Yogic Breathwalk in nature: a form of walking meditation, a way to combine the benefits of yoga, meditation and walking
21 – 25 August 2024
- 5 days/4 nights accommodation in our beautiful tents with a private entrance and our own outdoor space.
- Daily Yoga / Meditation sessions.
- 2 daily delicious and nourishing healthy meals
- Creating a unique macrame piece
- 2 times delicious and nourishing healthy meals
- Guided walks to explore the untamed forests and mountains surrounding you
2025 retreats
1 – 6 June 2025
- 6 days/5 nights accommodation
- buffet vegetarian meals of delicious and nutritious fare
- lunchs between the activities
- daily activities and practicies
- dyad practicies
- hiking
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23 – 28 September 2025
- 5 days/4 nights accommodation
- 2 daily vegetarian meals of delicious and nutritious fare (Brunch & Dinner)
- 2 daily activities
- 1 Skadar Lake Boat Tour and lunch at the local restaurant
- Airport transfers by bus from Dubrovnik airport Croatia in the morning of arrival day and transfer back to Dubrovnik in the day of departure in the afternoon.
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ašuma bright and spacious activities hall of 145 sq.m with wooden flooring is an ideal space for any kind of body practices.
In our cozy dining hall we serve brunch and dinner, and for lunch one can choose meals from our carefully designed ašuma menu.
Not a single meal will be repeated twice!
For our chef cooking is a meditation inspired by nature and the bounty of the seasons.
ašuma has been created to facilitate detachment from one's daily routine, and reconnection with the inner self through personal transformation.
Our comfortable lounge area of 250 sq.m is located in the centre of ašuma retreat and has the following features:
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group meetings space -
herbal teas, fresh juices, smoothies, etc. -
inspiring library -
bonfire under the stars
Enjoy the Lovcen National Park wildlife by exploring nearby hiking trails solo or on guided walks.
Activities
ašuma retreat is set in a stunning remote location and yet is only 7 km away from the cultural capital of Cetinje with its museums and active monasteries, while other important Montenegrin sites are just in an hour drive.
FAQ
ašuma retreat is located in untouched wilderness on the territory of the national park Lovćen, not far from the coastline of Montenegro. It is 1000m of elevation and the proximity to the sea, which gives this place a unique climate and air quality.
ašuma retreat is open from May till October.
No, we don't hire instructors to work in our space. We accommodate instructors who organize retreats along with their participants.
Please send your inquiries at booking@ashuma.me. You can check available dates in a calendar on our website (link).
Costs vary depending on the duration of the event, the number of participants, your specific add-on requests, and a variety of minor factors. Please contact us booking@ashuma.me when you are ready to book, or if you have questions.
ašuma can accommodate groups of up to 26 people. You can always book just a part of accommodation in case your group is small.
Our chef prepares delicious balanced vegan/vegetarian food. He believes that cooking is a meditation inspired by nature and the bounty of the seasons.
We serve brunch and dinner, and for lunch one can choose meals from our carefully designed ašuma menu.
There are 2 airports in Tivat and Podgorica cities in Montenegro. We can organize an individual or group airport transfer upon request. Also there is a possibility to fly to Dubrovnik airport in Croatia. If you use other transport, contact us for more details.
For all questions and inquiries please contact us аt retreat@ashuma.me
Our retreat center has a working schedule based on retreats booked in advance. Please, contact our team to check the opportunity to stay extra days.
Sure. Asuma is open for all kinds of practices. Our retreat center is located in silence amidst pristine nature in the National park.
luxury mountain retreat
in the Lovcen National Park of Montenegro
in the Lovcen National Park of Montenegro
managed by Art Hills Ltd.
Bjeloši bb 81250 Cetinje, Montenegro
+382 69 623075
WhatsApp, Viber
booking@ashuma.me
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Bjeloši bb 81250 Cetinje, Montenegro
+382 69 623075
WhatsApp, Viber
booking@ashuma.me
Instagram, Facebook
For group inquiries and other questions please contact us
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Operating from May till October.
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