• Do I have to have prior yoga experience to participate?
  No. The yoga classes will be suitable for a variety of bodies with options for newbies and experienced practitioners alike. Modifications to more demanding poses will be offered. However, I do not recommend these classes to someone with serious injuries or if you require a completely personalized yoga class. If you are unsure whether the classes will be suitable for you please contact me. 
   

• Do I have to have prior hiking experience to participate?
  No. However, many of the trails have quite a bit of uphill climbing so it may not be ideal for anyone with serious knee issues or other injuries that might prevent you from physical activity. 
   

• Will I be able to do the hikes even if I am not very athletic?
  Yes. While the trails can be challenging if you don't exercise at all, there will be plenty of opportunities to take breaks and/or turn around and make it a shorter hike instead. For the ambitious soul wishing to reach the summits, I would recommend at least some moderate exercise prior to the retreat. However, athleticism is not everything. A determined mindset and some willpower can make a huge difference. 
   

• How do I get to the retreat venue?
  If you are flying into Argentina from another country, most flights will take you into Buenos Aires EZEIZA airport, from which you'll take a 1 hour and a half flight to Bariloche airport. We will meet as a group at Bariloche airport, from which I will be arranging a shuttle bus to the town of El Bolsón. The Lodge staff will pick us up at the access point in a 4x4, which is the only way allowed into the property of the retreat venue as it is a rough mountain road not suitable for regular vehicles. This service as well as the shuttle to the airport will also be arranged for our departure day.
   

• Will you be arranging our flights?
  No. You will be responsible for booking your own flights to and from Argentina and Bariloche. I will assist you with recommendations and information about this. You will need to purchase a flight that arrives to Bariloche before the group shuttle service picks us up and leaves after the shuttle service drops us off. The cost of your flights is not included in the cost of the retreat.
   

• Will there be any additional costs during the retreat?
  The only additional and totally optional costs during the retreat would be if you want to schedule a massage, purchase alcoholic beverages during the meals provided by the venue, purchase any beer or additional snacks at the craft brewery, or book any of the additional adventure excursions such as horseback riding, mountain biking or rafting. Other than these options, everything else is already included in the cost of the retreat.
   

• Can I stay longer or arrive earlier?
  If the venue is not booked by another group before or after our retreat, you may extend your stay. However, you will have to arrange your own transportation. I can assist you with the options. 
   

• Can you give me suggestions for additional hiking in the area?
  Yes! Part of my special, free bonus for retreat participants is an information session with recommendations for extending your stay and exploring Bariloche, an area that I have travelled and hiked extensively over the past few years. 
   

• What happens if my flight gets delayed?
  If you are flying into Argentina from a different country I strongly recommend that you arrive to Buenos Aires prior to the retreat just in case any of your International flights are delayed. If your flight to Bariloche is delayed as well, we will assist you with booking a shuttle service from the Bariloche airport to the town of El Bolsón and arrange an individual pickup from the venue staff.
   

• Will there be any tango on this retreat?
  Although I will not be offering any tango classes during this retreat, there is a great floor in the lodge should you choose to bring your dance shoes for a little impromptu dancing. It's probable that there will be other tango dancers joining this retreat because I am hosting a tango retreat in Buenos Aires the week prior, with an incentivizing discount if you sign up for both. (Read more about this below). However, I guarantee you that your legs will be tired from the hiking and you will rather save your energy to take advantage of the nature surrounding you, and leave the dancing for Buenos Aires. If there is a lot of interest for a tango class, I'm happy to give one spontaneously.

If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to ask!