Welcome to Akasha Retreat
Your mountain sanctuary in Transylvania - Where mystery meets healing in the wilderness of Piatra craiului national park.
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A wellness retreat for those who seek conscious living, nourishing food, and a deeper connection to nature. Nestled in the heart of Piatra Craiului National Park, this is more than just a place to stay. It’s an escape that blends wellness, sustainability, and curated dining into a transformative experience - a way to be with yourself and the world around you.
Our retreat offers flexibility to choose your own arrival dates, participate in any of the classes, activities and offerings scheduled and personalise your meal options.
our Rooms
COSY ROOM | 1 KING SIZE BED OR 2 TWIN SIZE BEDS | 25 SQ M
SUNRISE ROOM | BALCONY | 1 KING SIZE BED OR 2 TWIN SIZE BEDS | 25 SQ M
THE VIEW ROOM | BALCONY | VIEW OF PESTERA | 1 KING SIZE BED OR 2 TWIN SIZE BEDS | 25 SQ M
QUEEN ROOM | FAMILY SIZE | VIEW OF PESTERA | 1 KING SIZE BED OR 2 TWIN SIZE BEDS | 35 SQ M
STANDARD ROOM | PET FRIENDLY | 1 KING SIZE BED OR 2 TWIN SIZE BEDS | 25 SQ M
Services and facilities
Discover the wide range of services and facilities that ensure a most pleasant and comfortable stay at our hotel.
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The retreat offers access to a variety of workout equipment, private and group personal training sessions, guided hikes, workshops, nature based events promoting holistic health.
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We integrate sustainability into all our operations, ensuring a low carbon footprint.
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We welcome well trained pets, allowing guests to enjoy their stay without leaving their furry companions behind.
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Akasha Retreat offers an adults-only sanctuary (teens allowed) ensuring a tranquil atmosphere for guests seeking relaxation and rejuvenation.
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Guests can participate in daily yoga classes, workshops, meditations, breathwork, sound healing sessions, suitable for all levels, scheduled weekly, fostering physical and mental well-being.
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With only 11 thoughtfully designed rooms, the retreat ensures personalized attention and a cozy, home-like ambiance.
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The retreat provides a range of spa services, including massages, body treatments, and access to facilities like sauna and hot tub.
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Our curated dining experience features local, seasonal & organic ingredients blending the comfort of Romanian traditional cuisine with a healthy modern twist.
The bar has an extensive Romanian premium wine list, local artisanal beers and slow pressed juices.
Outstanding recognitions
The only location in Romania to be mentioned in the 2024 Rizzoli New York Publication “The Wellness Bucket List: 1000 Escapes and Experiences to Enrich Your Mind, Body, and Soul” the latest addition to the bestselling Bucket List series.
Proud to partner with Sustainable Wellness, a global community platform dedicated to driving sustainability across the spa, wellness, and hospitality industries
Relax or stay active
See scheduled activities
Admire the view from our sauna
Book a massage or facial
Soak in our jacuzzi
Book a red light therapy session
Enjoy a cup of herbal tea in our lounge
Stretch with a morning yoga class
Restore balance in our evening yoga class
Book a group or private personal training session
Practice meditation
Book a sound healing class
Explore Piatra Craiului National Park on our guided walks
Book an Electric Bike Tour
Explore the local village and farm life
Book a horse riding tour
Book a foraging tour
Book a personalised picnic basket
Learn to create art with pressed flowers and herbs
Visit the Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti
Visit Bran Castle (aka Dracula's Castle)
Join our bonfire evenings
Relax in our hammocks
Soak in the sun on our sun loungers
Join a Live Music concert on our deck
Join our scheduled workshops
Learn to paint or explore your own creativity
address
187 Strada Principala, Pestera, Moieciu, Brasov, 507136, Romania
See on map
0 km from Piatra Craiului National Park
8.6KM from Bran Castle (Dracula Castle)
23km to Brasov Old Town
48km to Ghimbav International Airport
Contact
0733 274 242 -Irina
0720 581 545 - Daniela
Check-in 15:00PM
Check-out 12:00PM
Complimentary Early check in / Late check out subject to availability.
Traveller's ratings
our properties
Two distinct lifestyle experiences situated within 15 min from eachother, surrounded by Piatra Craiului and Bucegi National Park.
Akasha Wellness Retreat | Pestera
Rooms | Bistro | Studio | Spa
Perfectly perched at over 1000m altitude, with unspoiled views of Piatra Craiului National Park, Akasha Retreat is the first dedicated nature and wellbeing retreat for yoga holidays in Romania.
You’ll find in the sleepy village of Pestera 11 boutique rooms but also a restaurant that serves exclusively healthy and freshly cooked buffet meals, speciality coffee, premium Romanian wines, daily yoga classes & much more.
Villa Alba by Akasha Retreat | Bran
Private Events | Group Bookings
A guest house with a wild heart, set in the enchanting hilltops of Predelut, 1km from the iconic Bran Castle or Dracula Castle. Following extensive restoration the villa evokes a sense of history and rarely found charm.
This is a unique property in Transylvania that features just 6 individually designed rooms for the ultimate privacy and idyllic hideaway. Available for individual and group bookings.
Experience Akasha
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Book A Retreat
Whether you’re looking to escape for a a few days or indulge for a week, pamper yourself with daily yoga classes, delicious hearty meals, premium drinks, speciality coffee, a relaxing soak in our heated outdoor jacuzzi or gaze out of the sizzling sauna overlooking the mountains. Everything here is intended to bring you closer to nature, refreshed and relaxed.
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Organise an Event
Choose our carefully curated venue for your next family & friends gathering, team building or wellness retreat. Whether you need an informal casual atmosphere or want to celebrate a special occasion, Akasha Retreat is perfect for hosting groups with an in-house team of coordinators, event planners & chefs ensuring everything runs smoothly and memorably for all your guests.
About us
After more than 25 years of traveling, working, and exploring nearly every corner of the globe, our founders found themselves drawn back to their roots in Romania. They longed to bring their love for hospitality and the world-class experiences they had gathered back home, and that’s how Akasha was born.
This mother-daughter duo, both originally from Romania, left their busy lives in London and even traded India for Transylvania to create the retreat of their dreams—an escape that celebrates the beauty of this incredible part of the country, now finally getting the attention it deserves.
“At our core, we’re hosts. We love sharing stories, savoring special moments, and hearing about yours. We’re excited to welcome you, offer you the best spot by the fire, pour you a glass of our favorite wine, and let time drift by in the best possible way.”
Irina & Daniela.
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