Women's Retreats for Beginners
Beginners welcome
Every retreat here says in its own listing that beginners or all levels are welcome, so you can book one without years of practice behind you. Destinations include the United States, Spain, the United Kingdom and Costa Rica.
5 Day The Tantric Woman Retreat in Tenerife
Spain
7-Day Women's Sailing Retreat in Sardinia & Corsica
Italy
7-Day Women's Wellness Retreat in Canggu, Bali: Pilates, Yoga and Balinese Culture
Indonesia
8 Day Women's Retreat Beach Safari & Wellness in Unique Africa
Mozambique
5 Day Women's Retreat: Journey through the 5 Elements in Thailand
Thailand
5 Day Women's Yoga, Meditation, Hiking Retreat in Sedona, Arizona
United States
5 Day Women's Yoga, Horse Wisdom & Somatic Retreat in USA
United States
3 Day Women's Sound Healing Rest Retreat near Asheville, NC
United States
5 Day Women's Luxury Hiking Retreat in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA
United States
5 Day Deeply Restorative Women 40+ Mountaintop Yoga & Nature, US
United States
7 Day Radiant & Ageless: A Woman's Retreat in Costa Rica
Costa Rica
5 Day Move, Connect & Explore Women's Retreat, Algarve, Portugal
Portugal
4 Day "Rewilded Woman" Shamanic Retreat, Cape Town, South Africa
South Africa
8 Day Women's Yoga, Adventure, and Hiking Tour in Peru
Peru
8 Day Women's Yoga, Meditation Adventure Retreat, Kauai, Hawaii
United States
5 Day Transformational Women's Retreat in Tenerife, Spain
Spain
4 Day The Wild Woman With Horses Retreat in the UK
United Kingdom
4 Day Women's Quiet Luxury Digital Detox Retreat in Scotland
United Kingdom
4 Day Women’s Yoga & Meditation Retreat In Spain
Spain
At a glance
- Length
- 4–8 days
- Starting prices, per person
- $257 to $4,850 (17 of 19)
- Median starting price
- $1,995
- Where
- United States, Spain, United Kingdom, Costa Rica and beyond
- Retreat leaders
- 17
Prices are converted from each host's currency at the European Central Bank reference rate of November 4, 2026.
How to choose a retreat as a beginner
A first retreat goes best when the programme suits your level. Every listing on this page says it welcomes beginners or all levels, but the pace still differs: some keep to a few gentle sessions a day, others fill the day from early morning. Read the daily schedule and pick one that leaves time to rest.
A shorter stay is an easy start: a weekend or a week shows you which style, teacher and setting suit you before you commit to something longer. If you have an injury or a health condition, or are pregnant, tell the retreat leader in your booking request. They confirm availability and the final price before anything is charged.
Before you book
- Read the daily schedule: how many sessions, how long each one is, and how much free time.
- Check whether the group is taught together or split by level.
- Ask what to bring, and whether mats and other equipment are provided.
- Tell the retreat leader about any injury or health condition before you book.
Frequently asked questions
What does a retreat for beginners cost?
Starting prices per person run from $257 to $4,850 for 17 of the 19 retreats on this page, and half of them start at $1,995 or less. Each listing shows what its price covers.
Do I need experience?
No. Every retreat on this page says in its listing that it welcomes beginners or all levels. If you have an injury or a health condition, tell the retreat leader in your booking request so they can advise you before you travel.
Where are they?
They are in the United States, Spain, the United Kingdom, Costa Rica and beyond.
How do I book?
Book direct with the retreat leader: send a free booking request from the retreat's page. The leader confirms availability and the final price before anything is charged, and RetreatBird adds no booking fee.