Do you love traveling? Seeing the world, amazing nature and interesting people? Traveling with a group of like minded yogis enhances the experience in so many beautiful ways! A sense of ease and patience is brought to the trip when everyone is acting mindfully and kindly in the world. It’s really the best way to interact in the present moment, no matter what continent you’re on!
Refresh Weekend Retreat with Mary Veal and Julie Allen
Kashi Ashram, Sebastian, FL
TBD 2025
Join Green Tara Yoga teachers Julie Allen and Mary Veal for a relaxing weekend of yoga at Kasha Ashram in Sebastian, Florida. Need a weekend away? Want to spend some down time after the holidays with your yoga friends? This is the perfect opportunity to decompress, recharge and lift your spirit. Enjoy yoga classes, yoga nidra, art projects, group activities, meditation, kirtan, satsang or none of the above! It’s your time, so practice or just relax, whatever you need most. We’ll have daily activities as well as lots of free time.
Proof of full Covid vaccination is required to attend. Masks may be required for indoor spaces. Protocols may change without notice. Cancellation fee of $150.
Weekend accommodations include all meals and are priced per person.
Cancellation fee of $150.
Ultimate Australia and New Zealand Yoga Retreat
A Mary Veal Yoga Retreat
September 2024
TWO OPTIONS!
1. Australia AND New Zealand
September 5, 2024 – September 29, 2024
Includes Australia, New Zealand and international airfare from Miami
$10,090
2. Australia ONLY
September 5, 2024 – September 22, 2024
Includes Australia and international airfare from Miami
$6,995
Price includes airfare from MIA, lodging and most meals.
Price if you book your own airfare is:
Australia and New Zealand: $7,790
Australia Only: $4,695
Booking Instructions:
1. Call Overseas Adventure Travel Reservations at 1-800-955-1925. Open Monday – Friday: 9am-8pm (ET), Saturday: 9am-6pm (ET), Sunday: 9am-6pm
2. Tell the Travel Counselor that you would like to reserve Ultimate Australia and POST TRIP New Zealand with Mary Veal Yoga Group September 5th, 2024. (Tell them to match Mary Veal’s itinerary)
3. Mention the group code: G4-26667
4. The required deposit on this adventure is $500 per person. Deposits can be made by. check or credit card (American Express not accepted).
5. Purchase the optional travel protection plan to maximize your coverage.
6. You must state any flight preferences at the time of making your deposit. (EX. Business Class, Aisle Seat or Specified Airline)
Australia is an incredibly diverse country, and is home to so many different wonderful cultures and communities. But there is something truly unique that links everyone together here – a one-of-a-kind shared spirit and attitude that is the Australian way of life.
From laid-back attitudes to a serious love of nature and sports, there’s one thing Aussies are known for, it’s their easy-going, friendly attitude. Of course food, events, art and history are all vital parts of the Australian culture, but what really distinguishes an Aussie is his or her laid-back outlook on life. It’s the reason you’ll hear the words “no worries, mate” exchanged between strangers on the street. Most of all, it’s about putting aside stress to appreciate the good things in life that are right in front of you.
From the red sands of Uluru to the clear blue waters of the Great Barrier Reef and the flora- and fauna-rich rainforests, Australia is blessed with some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the world. A passion for nature runs deep through Australia’s veins, and is anchored in the foundations of the country’s history; a respectful connection with the earth has been central to Aboriginal culture for more than 50,000 years.
New Zealand is a welcoming, diverse country with a history of Māori, European, Pacific Island, and Asian immigration. This rich blend of cultures, combined with geologically fascinating landscapes and unique flora and fauna, make New Zealand an exciting country to explore.
Spectacular glaciers, picturesque fiords, rugged mountains, vast plains, rolling hillsides, subtropical forest, volcanic plateau, miles of coastline with gorgeous sandy beaches – it’s all here. No wonder New Zealand is becoming so popular as a location for movies.
Before humans settled in New Zealand, it would have been an extremely noisy place! Large tracts of lush native bush supported an incredible variety of bird life. As they evolved, wings became unnecessary for some birds, as they had no natural predators to fly away from. As a result, several of New Zealand’s native birds became flightless, including the kakapo parrot, the kiwi, and the takahe.
This trip is hosted by Mary Veal and will include yoga daily. Please register and pay your deposit of $350 to hold your spot. Balance due 90 days prior to travel. All rooms are double occupancy, no single rooms. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months after your scheduled return to the U.S. Contact Mary Veal at [email protected] or 561-385-8003 with any questions. Proof of full Covid vaccination including one booster is required to attend.
Sample Australia Main Trip:
Day 1: Depart US
Day 2: Cross International Date Line
Day 3: Arrive Melbourne, Australia, Orientation Walk
Day 4: Explore Melbourne, Koorie Heritage Trust visit, Birrarung Mar park, Yarra River, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Federation Square
Day 5: Melbourne, Optional Great Ocean Road Wildlife tour
Day 6: Melbourne, Wildlife Sanctuary, Mornington Peninsula
Day 7: Fly to Alice Springs, Australian Outback, Old Telegraph Station, Anzac Hill, Meet an Indigenous Elder
Day 8: Alice Springs, Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Outback barbecue, West MacDonnell Mountain Range
Day 9: Alice Springs, Overland to Uluru, Ayers Rock, Sunset viewing, Yulara
Day 10: Ayers Rock, Uluru sunrise viewing, Kata Tjuta rock formations
Day 11: Fly to Cairns, Transfer overland to Palm Cove
Day 12: Palm Cove, Williams Esplanade
Day 13: Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, Grand Circle Foundation visit Coral Nurture Program, Catamaran to the Outer Reef
Day 14: Daintree Rainforest walk, Thornton’s Beach
Day 15: Fly to Sydney, Spice Alley
Day 16: Explore Sydney, Sydney Harbour ferry ride, Sydney Opera House, Mrs. Macquarie Chair lookout, Hyde Park,
Rushcutters Bay, Bondi Beach, The Gap, Watsons Bay, Circular Quay
Day 17: Explore Sydney, Sydney Tower, Sydney Fish Market
Day 18: Return to US OR Begin New Zealand Post Trip
Sample New Zealand Post Trip:
Day 1: Fly from Sydney to Auckland, New Zealand
Day 2: Explore Auckland, Viaduct Harbour, Harbour Bridge, Newmarket, Mission Bay, Walking Tour with a Maori guide
Day 3: Auckland to Christchurch, Overland to Canterbury, Sheepdog Demonstration, Local Sheep Farm, Twizel, Church of
the Good Shepherd, Lake Tekapo
Day 4: Overland to Queenstown, View Mount Cook, Wine Tasting, Southern Alps
Day 5: Queenstown, Fiordland National Park, Cruise Milford Sound, Lake Te Anau
Day 6: Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, Optional K-JET boat Ride
Day 7: Queenstown to Sydney
Day 8: Sydney, Fly to US
**Itinerary may be subject to change**
Nepal, Bhutan & the Mystical Himalayas
A Mary Veal Yoga Retreat
2025
TWO OPTIONS!
1. Nepal and Bhutan
September 29, 2025 – October 21, 2025
Includes Nepal, Bhutan and international airfare from Miami
$9,190
2. Nepal Only
October 5, 2025 – October 21, 2025
Includes Nepal and international airfare from Miami
$5,995
Price includes airfare from MIA, lodging and most meals.
Price if you book your own airfare is:
Nepal and Bhutan: $7,390
Nepal Only: $4,195
Booking Instructions:
1. Call Overseas Adventure Travel Reservations at 1-800-955-1925. Open Monday – Friday: 9am-8pm (ET), Saturday: 9am-6pm (ET), Sunday: 9am-6pm
2. Tell the Travel Counselor that you would like to reserve Nepal & the Mystical Himalayas and PRE TRIP Bhutan with Mary Veal Yoga Group 2025. (Tell them to match Mary Veal’s itinerary)
3. Mention the group code: G5-26667
4. The required deposit on this adventure is $350 per person. Deposits can be made by. check or credit card (American Express not accepted).
5. Purchase the optional travel protection plan to maximize your coverage.
6. You must state any flight preferences at the time of making your deposit. (EX. Business Class, Aisle Seat or Specified Airline)
Nepal & the Mystical Himalayas: Kathmandu, Pokhara, 3-Night Overland Trek, 2-Night River Camp, 2-Night Jungle Safari
Nepal is a small country located in South Asia, sandwiched between India and China. It’s home to some of the highest peaks in the world, including Mount Everest. The country’s geography is diverse, with the Himalayas in the north, the Terai in the south, and the hills in between. This diversity in geography has led to a diversity in flora and fauna, and the country is home to many rare and endangered species. The country is also home to many ancient temples and monasteries, which are a testament to its rich cultural heritage.
Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La
Become one of the privileged few to venture to the remote kingdom of Bhutan. The kingdom cautiously controls tourism to protect its legacy as one of the world’s top ten biodiversity hotspots. Before your Nepal travel, here is a unique opportunity to experience a magical, mystical world of elaborate temple-fortresses, ancient customs, and mind-boggling Himalayan scenery.
This trip is hosted by Mary Veal and will include yoga daily. Please register and pay your deposit of $500 to hold your spot. Balance due 90 days prior to travel. All rooms are double occupancy, no single rooms. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months after your scheduled return to the U.S. Contact Mary Veal at [email protected] or 561-385-8003 with any questions. Proof of full Covid vaccination including one booster is required to attend.
Sample Nepal Itinerary:
DAY 1: Depart U.S.
DAY 2: Arrive Dubai, United
Arab Emirates
DAY 3: Dubai, Kathmandu, Nepal
DAY 4: Kathmandu, Conversation about climbing Mt. Everest
DAY 5: Optional Mount Everest flight, Meet the Kumari of Patan,
Controversial Topic: Child Kumaris, Explore Patan
DAY 6: Pokhara, Annapurna overland trek begins, Modi River valley
DAY 7: GCF visit: Tanchok Primary School, A Day in the Life of
Majgaon Village
DAY 8: Annapurna overland trek, Visit Patalekhet village, Conversation about Nepal’s migrant laborers
DAY 9: Pokhara, Home-Hosted Dinner, Conversation about marriage in Nepal
DAY 10: Pokhara, Phewa Lake canoe excursion
DAY 11: River float begins, a rafting excursion on
the Seti River
DAY 12: Explore local village, Hike through the forest
DAY 13: Seti river rafting, Explore Chitwan National Park on foot, Chitwan or a traditional dance performance
DAY 14: Jeep safari in Chitwan National Park, looking for Rhino, Rapti River canoe excursion
DAY 15: Conversation with a rhino attack survivor. Pashupatinath hindu temple, Explore Kathmandu
DAY 16: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
DAY 17: Return to U.S.
Sample Bhutan Itinerary:
DAY 1: Depart U.S.
DAY 2: Arrive Delhi, India
DAY 3: Delhi • Fly to Paro, Bhutan, Transfer to Thimphu
DAY 4: Explore Thimphu, Memorial Chorten, Textile Museum
DAY 5: Drive over Dochula Pass, Punakha Dzong (Palace of Great Happiness)
DAY 6: Explore Punakha, Chhimi Lhakhang Monastery, Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang nunnery
DAY 7: Punakha, Travel to Paro, driving over the Dochula Pass, Paro Rinpung Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang temple
DAY 8: Paro, Tiger’s Nest Monastery
DAY 9: Fly to Paro, Kathmandu, Nepal
**Itinerary may be subject to change**
Previous International Yoga Retreats Hosted By Mary Veal
July 2016
Serengeti Safari and Tanzania Africa Yoga Retreat
June 2017
Machu Picchu and Magical Peru Yoga Retreat
July 2017
Machu Picchu and Magical Peru Yoga Retreat
May 2018
Glorious Galapagos Islands Yoga Retreat
July 2018
Whale Shark Pilgrimage Mexico
November 2018
Heart Of India Yoga Retreat
July 2019
Whale Shark Pilgrimage Mexico
November 2019
Iceland in Winter: Icebergs, Glaciers & Geysers Yoga Retreat
May 2022
Ancient Egypt & the Nile River Cruise Yoga Retreat
June 2023
Java & Bali: Indonesia’s Mystical Islands
November 2023
Ancient Kingdoms: Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam