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About us

A collective of compassionate guides, coaches and yoga teachers

With gentle guidance and mindful presence, our team creates a safe space for healing, growth and connection. Through nature-based experiences, holistic coaching and grounding yoga practices, we invite guests to find balance, reconnect with themselves and embrace a deep sense of harmony and well-being.

We believe that wellness is more than physical health — it is about cultivating a deep, harmonious relationship with the Earth, with others and with oneself. Our retreats are not only a place of physical rejuvenation but an immersive journey that invites you to pause, listen and fully experience the restorative power of this stunning, unspoiled region.

Through a union of ancient traditions, local wisdom and modern wellness practices — from yoga and hiking to energy work, swimming and nutrient-rich, locally sourced meals — we aim to create lasting transformation, empowering our guests to live more purposefully long after they leave.

Meet the team

Asdren Nivokazi

Founder · Host & hiking guide

Asdren is passionate about promoting Albanian traditions, folklore and village cuisine, bringing people into the heart of the Balkan spirit. He believes hiking combines sport, joy and cultural exchange — his tours blend socialising, delicious food, warm hospitality and the beauty of nature. A filmmaker and landscape photographer, he captures the essence of the Balkans through adventure and art.

Our collaborators

Míša Ellenberg

Yoga teacher

Based in Frankfurt, Míša weaves together Hatha, Chakra, Yin and Flow yoga with breathing, prana guidance, mantra and philosophical reflection — inviting you to connect with your body's inner intelligence and find deep relaxation.

Frieder Binder

Systemic & ACC coach

A certified coach in Systemic and Acceptance & Commitment Coaching, and a trainer for intercultural communication. Rooted in humanistic psychology and a love of Eastern philosophy, he coaches in German and English.

Michael Birkhold

Culinary host

For Michael, cooking is inseparable from hospitality. Inspired by the Slow Food movement, he uses only high-quality, clean, fair seasonal produce from the region to give guests sustainable pleasure and the best flavours — l'Expérience.