RisingSoul Retreat

ryancA2990LQ

Jun 7, 2025

☆☆☆☆☆

I spent 10 days at Rising Soul in May and couldn't fault the experience. The community has a unique family feel, but at the same time the staff are talented and professional. ||The schedule is well balanced, with sufficient time to relax or socialise between yoga classes and activities. ||There is plenty of nearby nature to explore. The center is surrounded by mountains and there's a pretty Bulgarian town about 15 minutes away. We spent an afternoon at a spa there.||The staff participates in activities with guests so the entire group developed a close bond. The food cooked by multi-talented Italian chef/yoga teacher Nico was delicious and yoga teacher Mona gives an excellent massage. Both provide superb yoga classes. ||Thanks to Row and the rest of the team!

elliotm832

Jun 5, 2025

☆☆☆☆☆

I had a brilliant week at RSR!|The Yoga and teachers were brilliant, thanks so much to Ro, Mona and Niko - and also to Niko for his brilliant vegan cooking!! Thanks also Rosie for your mindfulness, attentiveness and inspiring harmonies throughout the week’s jam sessions (we were a musical group!)|The whole experience left me feeling present and grounded, and such good value for all that is included in such a beautiful place to be.|Thanks Ro for your organisation and making this space possible!

Fitoml

Jun 5, 2025

☆☆☆☆☆

We spent 7 days at Rising Soul yoga retreat before embarking on the Via Dinarica thru-hike. Such a fabulous way to start our trip with incredible yoga instructors, Niko and Monita. The vegan/vegetarian food was all gorgeous and we have left in a mindful state, ready for our hike. Fabulous chats and wonderful people. Thanks to everyone at RisingSoul <3

Zakk Hakk

Jan 31, 2025

★★★★★

This is a place to relax and enjoy good company, healthy food and yogic practice. Lots of beautiful hikes and a river to cool.off in. It's a comfortable rustic space that had wonderful mountain valley views. Historic church next door is very nice and the forest. Great memories

Tabitha Michelle Mawdsley

Jan 31, 2025

★★★★★

First Yoga Retreat in central Bulgaria and has a great program also lots of interesting workshops and treatments. Nice bunch of people and am authentic project that brings a lot of interesting and talented people together

Agnese

Oct 18, 2024

★★★★★

Beautiful place nestled in the heart of Bulgaria, surrounded by magical forests and mountains. RisingSoul is a place to go to escape the hustle and bustle and land down in a simpler life. With morning meditations & yoga to holding hands in a circle around food shows you a way to life lived in a more aligned way, closer to the community of like-minded people and to nature. I truly enjoyed my time here and RisingSoul will always have a special place in my heart! Thank You!

Suman Soni

Oct 13, 2024

★★★★★

Loved it!

Jordan Westfall

Jul 1, 2024

★★★★★

Unforgettable experience!

Guy Ronen

Jun 28, 2024

★★★★★

The most amazing place, host and vibe! Can't wait to be back again :D

AMELIA

Mar 20, 2024

★★★★★

A magical place and magical time. Beautiful setting. The option of different yoga and meditation plus massages and extra self care. A stunning location in the mountains with great walks and a river to swim in. Food was incredible. I can't wait to visit again.

giulio bombarda

Mar 11, 2024

★★★★★

I spent a long time at the Rising Soul Retreat. A wonderful community, plenty of yoga based activities. You could do anything from various spiritual practices to guided/musical meditations. And they had the most amazing plant based food! I tip my hat to their wonderful chef! It was truly a great experience, strongly recommended.

土井晶絵

Mar 2, 2024

★★★★★

This magical and hidden place gives you so much more than you imaine! Not only beautiful nature, handmade warm buildings and facilities, but also long way to reach, great circumstance to stay away material things and to focus on yourself. Mother nature and beautiful souls coming to this place make you realize how beautiful your life is, how rich you are, how grateful to live in harmony with nature and with people. If you're looking for retreat not only to indulge yourself but also to challenge you for your potential, this is the place.

Blissby Robine

Feb 27, 2024

★★★★★

Rising Soul is a community where you feel instant home. The location is so peaceful surrounded my mountains. If you are looking for a place to practice Yoga and connect with like-minded Souls then I definitely recommend Rising Soul!

Beiss Wear

Feb 25, 2024

★★★★★

Ich bin sehr zufrieden. Aufenthaltsort ist super super schön und entspannend. Ich empfehle sehr. :) Einfach kommen und entspannen :)

Rejina Senevirathne

Feb 25, 2024

★★★★★

We good and very hospitable and I found my peace here

Dominika D

Dec 5, 2023

★★★★★

Amazing retreat. If you are looking for a cheap yoga retreat in Europe or/and a digital nomad then you will not find a better place than Rising Soul in Bulgaria. The retreat was transformational for me. The place is so tranquil that I couldn't even attend all the sessions they offered as I just felt suuuuuuper relaxed. The food was amazing. The people were super nice and I love how easily and freely we connected over our struggles. I absolutely loved the Kundalini yoga sessions by Row. It was a great intro to this type of yoga. There was plenty of other sessions as well from guided meditation, cleansing rituals, different yoga types, pilates, tai chi, tantra etc. Oh, and if you want to you can take the dogs for a walk! I doubt you will find a place that can beat the value Rising Soul provided. Absolutely worth going! I'm not a massive nature lover and I actually enjoy being in a city so the location for me was not the best but it's not that hard to get there - just get a bus from Sofia to tryavna and from there they will arrange a taxi. Do not let the location discourage you. The dorm was very cute and comfortable. I felt like I was hanging out with my new friends in a camp away from my parents 😋 Definitely recommend! Thank you.

Jane Darke

Sep 15, 2023

★★★★★

This place is special, not just for the facilities and location but also due to the host and the others that come here. There is an atmosphere of family, food to die for and little bit of je ne sais quoi...fabulous 😍

Gisele Lupi

Sep 14, 2023

★★★★★

What's not to love? This place is a unique combination of guesthouse supported by a volunteer community. It's beautiful, rustic and a little paradise tucked away in an authentic tiny village. The pace of life here, including the yoga and meditation sessions is restorative. The meals and produce are exceptional and I highly recommend visiting and participating, either as a guest or volunteer. I consider the month I spent here as one of my all time highlights as a travelling yoga teacher. Rowena's care and attention to detail creates magic😍

Maria Simeonova

Sep 14, 2023

★★★★★

RisingSoul is such a wonderful retreat place. Me and my partner had such a wonderful time there. I love the two places for practices - the yoga barn and the meditation room. The food is always fresh, colourful and delicious. Row is fantastic and she makes sure that all the requirements of the guests are met. We will definitely come back soon. And we highly recommend this place to everyone who is looking for something authentic, rustic and peaceful.

Mariya Kehayova

Sep 13, 2023

★★★★★

Hidden gem in the Bulgarian mountains! Very beautiful nature around and life changing experience, people are great as well! Recommend to everyone who is into yoga, meditation and different kind of practices! Good vibes only!

Annmarie Dinan Hansen

Sep 4, 2023

★★★★★

If you’re looking for luxury look elsewhere. If you’re not, this place is amazing. It’s in the tiniest villiage; and it’s honestly great to be in the middle of nowhere surrounded by beautiful nature. There is a community feel, with everyone chipping in to do a bit of work every day and a supportive atmosphere, orchestrated by the amazing owner, Rowena, even as guests come and go. Whatever you come looking for, you’ll be supported to attain it. Super recommend this place <3

Vitorio Varbanov

Aug 1, 2023

★★★★★

I’ve had a great experience staying at rising soul for 10 days. The strong sense of community among everyone made the stay truly special and i really felt part of it. The yoga and meditation sessions really helped me connect with nature and find inner peace, which i was missing in the last months. The food was beyond exceptional, so special thanks to Giulio and everyone involved in the kitchen! Each meal felt like a mindful journey, nourishing both body and soul. The place also provided everything I needed to do some remote work.I managed to stay connected with my job while still being able to unwind in nature's embrace during breaks. Thanks a lot, Row! I hope that I would be able to come back soon!!

lilysM1372QV

Jul 10, 2023

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I visited Rising Soul for the Forest awaking Retreat in May. |I can honestly say, It was just Fabulous!|Every work shop, yoga lesson, forest walk, meditation class.. the list is endless, was just incredible. ||From the start to finish, the hosting was personal and welcoming- Brilliant Ro! Everyone involved, whether they were a Volunteer, or Guest were all part of a unique team that created so much Love! |The bonds that are built here, are created so quickly but really do take a piece of your heart. ||Everything we did/ practiced together was amazing and I can't thank you enough for the time I had here. ||There was only one negative.... A week was not long enough for me!|I will be back. ||Thank you again everyone.||Hayley - Dorset/ England

lille271

Jul 1, 2023

☆☆☆☆☆

I stayed for 4 weeks and had an amazing time. Where to begin… the space is just magical, the people warm and welcoming, the food is beautiful and the yoga & meditation schedule brilliant. If you are looking for an unpretentious, open, accepting and generous community, I can’t think of a better place to go than Rising Soul.

Tina M

Jul 1, 2023

★★★★★

Loved my stay at Rising Soul, it’s pure rustic bliss, complete self-care in what turned out to be a super kind, supportive and accepting community.

sintijae2023

Jun 27, 2023

☆☆☆☆☆

Beautiful place, nature and lovely people. Delicious vegetarian food, nice yoga and meditation classes. Dogs are allowed. A great place to restore energy and relax. Mountain and forest views with nice walking trails.

Katrin Hildebrand

Jun 18, 2023

★★★★★

I've been here now for six weeks. It has been an amazing time and I met so many beautiful souls! When I arrived here, I was in a bad state. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid and a winter spend mostly isolated had emptied all my batteries. I am so much better now. Connection to a thriving community and to the lush forests around can make such a difference. I love the schedule here (with Yoga, meditation, Tai Chi and so much more) - I like it to have a stable rhythm. Finally I found a place, that supports my healing process. Here it is okay to show everything of me. Here I don't need to hide suffering. Here it's okay to have extra needs. So much love around ❤️

E6729IYkatjal

Jun 16, 2023

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Had an amazing time here, its a special place to reconnect to yourself! Everyone is so nice there and the rooms are very comfortable. The nature around the village invites for nice walks :) Healthy and tasty Food!

Angela Hayes

Dec 31, 2022

★★☆☆☆

I had an uncomfortable stay here in July. I stayed here for a month so there are too many issues to write about without an entire essay, but to summarize: what was advertised on the website and what was actually on offer here differed greatly. One of the biggest issues was that the place was advertised for digital nomads but there weren't basics like desks or functioning internet and any time it was brought it to the owners' attention by guests they were just told "nobody has ever complained about this before". The owner did acquire a new building in middle of the month but this space was advertised on the website as already being available prior to permission even being attained. The lack of facilities for digital nomads also affected the other non digital nomad guests who sometimes had no use of the kitchen space or meditation room as people were working from there. I will give the owner the benefit of the doubt and not assume blatant disregard for guests but I would suggest that actually listening to their experiences and feedback instead of dismissing it would be beneficial for everyone. It would also be beneficial to take into consideration that volunteers who are relying on you for a place to stay and positive feedback on their Workaway profiles to continue travelling with free accommodation are unlikely to always give you honest feedback about their experiences. One positive from this place is that the yoga and meditation were great (minus the wasps nest in the yoga barn).

anioid

Sep 29, 2022

☆☆☆☆☆

I spent 3 weeks at RisingSoul in July, as a guest. Arrived with a classic burnout, left restored and energised. Absolutely loved my stay and plan to return regularly.||||As a Bulgarian living and working in the UK, I feel incredibly grateful for RisingSoul which brings together the best of both worlds. The place is run to a high standard and with plenty of soul. Amazing team.||||I felt welcome and at ease. Met friendly, interesting, and inspiring people. An ashram-style program of daily activities gave the community a nice rhythm of rest and action, social and personal time. The food and scenery are superb.||||I would wholeheartedly recommend as a retreat or even just a great way to experience Bulgaria.

Ana Levordashka

Sep 29, 2022

★★★★★

I spent 3 weeks at RisingSoul in July, as a guest. Arrived with a classic burnout, left restored and energised. Absolutely loved my stay and plan to return regularly. As a Bulgarian living and working in the UK, I feel incredibly grateful for RisingSoul which brings together the best of both worlds. The place is run to a high standard and with plenty of soul. Amazing team. I felt welcome and at ease. Met friendly, interesting, and inspiring people. An ashram-style program of daily activities gave the community a nice rhythm of rest and action, social and personal time. The yoga classes were excellent. The morning Qigong practice came home with me and is how I start my days still. The food and scenery are superb. I would wholeheartedly recommend as a retreat or even just a great way to experience Bulgaria.

Q784ANbenm

Sep 28, 2022

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Just wana say thank you for sharing within this time and providing a beautiful space for getting centred.||I felt like being part of a family.||The food is amazing, the teachings, the spot.. I give it a 5 out a 5.

gemmefungi

Sep 21, 2022

☆☆☆☆☆

Visiting RisingSoul Retreats was the biggest highlight of my trip. To experience an ever-evolving retreat space filled with life and beautiful souls. Everything is run to the highest standard, i felt well taken care of with any requirement.||||The classes are of fantastic quality, I loved waking up to the Qigong and Tai Chi classes with Petter. Followed by a lovely yoga class from either Rowena, Alaina, or a traveling teacher. The yoga barn was heaven to practice in with anything you require to feel comfortable during your practice, its there! We went for sunrise and sunset hikes, went foraging, did meditation, had a cacao ceremony, and did poetry. In addition, we had the chance to share our own passions and skills with the other people staying; sharing songs, fire dancing and painting to name a few. ||||The meals were all incredibly healthy and so tasty! I looked forward to seeing what was for each meal every day made from fresh local produce. With a great mix of traditional local dishes and some more international dishes depending on the cook for the day. |||| The accommodation was perfect, on my first stay, I was in a bunk bed which was really comfortable with plenty of space and very relaxing. On the second stay, I was in a glamping-style tent which was a fantastic experience right by the forest, feeling fully immersed in nature every night. It's a lovely space to share with other highly conscious individuals or people wanting to reconnect. Being so close to an incredible forest is wonderful and is lit with fireflies at night. ||||On top of all that we had the chance to go to local towns and villages including; the town of Tryavna and the old capital Veliko Tarnovo. Lots of fantastic recommendations for activities and places to eat. ||||Everything was so wonderful and blissful. I can't wait to revisit next year and have the opportunity to catch up with the wonderful family spirit that is held there. Thank You so much Rowena and Petter for all the hard work and love that goes into RisingSoul Retreats!

Shaun Lloyd

Aug 8, 2022

★★★★★

Stayed here early June. What a great setup with yoga classes and easy going staff. Rowena the owner was very helpful. I did a little remote working they had a few hideaways to go and work quietly great WiFi for my work there's a fantastic waterfall at the rear of the property and a freak storm one night brought it to its glory. There is an amazing outdoor kitchen/ eating area with chill out zones. Very good value for money 💰 also did some craft work during my visit and painted my own plant tin. The only thing for me is I'm not a vegetarian but Rowena did bring me Dirrrrrrtty kebabs from the local town will stay again hopefully next year.

Éilís Ní Ríain

Aug 2, 2022

★★★★★

I have just returned from a 2 week stay at the Rising Soul retreat. I went there to reconnect with myself, return to my yoga practice while also working 3 days per week as a digital nomad. I honestly had a really great experience. The setting is in rural Bulgaria near the Balkan mountains. There are some really lovely views and hikes in the area so make sure you get out to see as much as you can! The yoga was very enjoyable and I found myself reconnecting to a meditation practice which I wasn't expecting to do. The food was also really yummy! Row and co have just started to lease out a separate building close to the main retreat where digital nomads can work from. I really enjoyed working from here in my second week! We were visited by a little bird who flew through the window and some lizards haha. This all just added to the experience for me! Just an FYI, there were a few occasions when the internet dropped out at the main house. Row has an extra router and moves it to the other office when necessary to combat this. I did use my mobile hotspot on occasion when necessary, this was not a big deal for me at all and the team did their best to get it all sorted so I really didn't have any major issues. All in all, if you are looking for a rustic and mindful experience where you can reconnect with yourself fully and connect with other beautiful and like minded people, I really would recommend Rising Soul Retreat. I am looking forward to returning soon! Liz Just as an FYI, I paid to be a full retreat guest as I did not want to miss out on any yoga and I was able to fit the yoga classes around my work which was fantastic. I stayed in the shared fire fly twin room and I thought the rates were very reasonable.

Ben Muller

May 15, 2022

★★★★★

This is one of the places you just can feel good with other people also feeling good and having a nice time together. I realy enjoyed the yoga sessions and the other workshops because the people doing this are heartminded and very able in doing what they are doing. The nature here around is beautyfull with hicking spots. I recomend it to everyone interested in this.

dave Dave

Apr 20, 2022

★★★★★

Este lugar es un paraíso

Runya Lodge

Mar 20, 2022

★★★★★

A peaceful Retreat located in a quiet valley in rural Bulgaria. My family and I received a warm welcome, we thoroughly enjoyed the yoga, the atmosphere and loved the food. We’ll see you again this summer.

Tabitha M

Jul 2, 2021

★★★★★

Lovely place

Miquel M

Jun 1, 2021

★★★★★

If you need to charge your inner batteries, to be away from stress, city living and give you a chance to improve your life quality this is the place to be. The area is very special, surrounded by hills, forests, rivers, animals... With friendly and easy going humans (and pets, lol) with who you can learn a lot in their scheduled activities as yoga, cooking... Or just getting inspirational random conversations when chilling out. By the way, yoga hall (old rebuilt barn) is awesome. In my opinion the only minus is that village is extremely quiet and small, although maybe you reach the place with that intention. Anyway you can have anything you need in Tryavna, closer town, just 10 minutes drive away.

Vessy A

Jun 1, 2021

★★★★★

I spent five amazing days at RisingSoul Retreat. It was a perfect place to work, meet people from all over the world, have fun, experience yoga, plant-based meals, and plenty of relaxation. I recommend to anyone looking to recharge.

Pfefferminza Bernhard

May 28, 2021

★★★★★

I've had an amazing time at RisingSoul Retreat. I loved the Yoga, the food and the connections I've made there. I surely will be back!!!

Charlotte Scanlan

May 27, 2021

★★★★★

I came to RisingSoul as a digital nomad expecting to stay for a week, instead I fell in love with everything Rising Soul had to offer and ended up staying for over a month with plans to return soon! Rising Soul is a beautiful, sustainable retreat nestled in the picturesque Balkans. Rowena is a very warm, welcoming host and a fabulous Yoga instructor. Every day was filled with nourishing vegetarian food, mindful meditations, peaceful yoga, awakening conversations and a whole lot of smiles and laughs! RisingSoul will always have a big place in my heart.