Re-connect with yourself in an ancient land by a beautiful sea eating incredible food.
By the end of this incredible experience you will:
- Feel well
- Learn how to grow stronger physically and mentally
- Have the tools and strategies to live longer
We invite you to Rovinj, Istria and the gorgeous Melegran boutique hotel our basecamp, relaxing refuge and transformation space.
Istria is an undiscovered gem. The port town of Rovinj, nestled against the Adriatic, has never failed to revive my connection with all things whole and transform me back to calm, clarity and control. I want to share its wondrous beauty and our best work with you.
A long time in the making, we are thrilled to launch a Prohab retreat finally! With a programme focused on personal transformation, rejuvenation, exceptional food, the experience delivers a holistic science-based approach to feeling well, growing stronger and living longer.
Over four days, our programme is specifically designed to help you UNDO London (not all of it just the stressy bits) and re-connect your healthier self.
We are going to teach you the tools to change your relationship with stress forever. While unpacking stress, you will also discover its links to both health and longevity. Most importantly, you will leave knowing how to increase your ‘health-span’ over your life journey. We are going to live longer than ever before. Some of us are going to remain healthy too.
Rest deeply, breath again and recharge your body, mind and spirit.
Our private chef, Albi Ison, will be joining us. Istria was one of the breadbaskets of ancient Rome, and its foodie traditions are still thriving today. Albi will teach you how to create delicious meals from market to plate. Every step of the food journey provides an incredible opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills in using food as medicine. You will learn why and how to manipulate your plate to burn fat, heal faster and live longer.
The food journey culminates in an outdoor feast at a beautiful hilltop villa overlooking ancient olive groves and vineyards. Wow, take me there now!
Some of the other sensory delights on offer include:
- Incredible dining experiences
- Massage
- Yoga
- Wild swimming
- Personal training session
- Stand up paddle boarding
A flexible programme that you can drop in and out of anytime.
Carlyle will work with you to help resolve long-standing issues that you can’t seem to shrug whether that be an injury/movement issue, stress or performance issue.
The retreat includes:
- Epigenetic Testing: The Ultimate in personalised and preventative healthcare.
- Daily Breakfast included with your accommodation booking.
- Delicious nutritious and healthy meals included with your retreat fee.
- Extensive one-to-one work with Carlyle.
- 16+ hours of varied and exciting sessions with Carlyle and his experienced team
- including talks interactive workshops and cooking demonstrations.
- 1 X 60min Massage (Park Grand Spa).
- Early morning movement and stretch sessions.
- Daily personal training sessions for the super active.
- Guided Seafront walk.
- Guided Hills walk.
- Olive grove and press tour.
- Local boat trip.
- Plenty of downtime to rest relax and catch up on deep sleep.
- A room gift and information folder full of recipes and tips to take home.
Thursday ARRIVAL
- 3:00 PM – Check-In/Orientation.
- 3-6 PM – One to one work with Carlyle.
- 6 PM – Evening stretch work with Carlyle and Tom. Undo your travel body.
- 7:00PM – Welcome: Melegran Bar.
- 7:30 PM – Dinner: Restaurant Rovinj.
- 9.30PM – Melegran Bar: Mind/Body Nightcap Carlyle and TBA
Friday – ROVINJ Programme: Breathe and Rest
- 7:00 – 7:30 – Run / Paddle / Swim / PT with Tom / One to One work with Carlyle.
- 8:00 – 8:30 AM – Tea + Light Breakfast.
- 10-11 AM – Farmers Market Visit: Guided by Albi Ison (Source ingredients for Villa).
- 11:30-1:00 PM – Ocean Walk – Free Time.
- 1:30-3:00 PM – Lunch Rovinj.
- 3:00-4:30 PM – Workshop: Stress health and longevity: Carlyle.
- 5:00-7:30 PM – Run / Massage / One to One work with Carlyle.
- 8:00-9:30 PM – Dinner at Restaurant Rovinj.
- 9:30 PM – Melegran Bar Mind/Body Nightcap Carlyle and TBA.
Saturday – ADRIATIC Programme. Istria from the Sea.
- 6:30-7:00AM – Run / Paddle / Swim / PT with Tom / One to One work with Carlyle.
- 7:30-8:00 AM – Tea + Light Breakfast.
- 9:00 – 11:30 AM – Free time – One to One with Carlyle.
- 11:30AM-3:00 PM – Boat trip with lunch included.
- 4:00-7:30 PM – Free Time / Massage.
- 7:30-9:00 PM – Rovinj Dinner – Stories and Insights.
- 9:00-11:00 PM – Melegran bar: TBA.
Sunday – HILLTOP VILLA Programme: Move. Be in the land, be in your body.
- 6:30-7:00AM – Run / Paddle / Swim / PT with Tom / One to One work with Carlyle.
- 7:30-8:00 AM – Tea + Light Breakfast.
- 9:00 AM – Transfer & morning hike to Grojzean & Villa. 90 mins. Moderate intensity.
- 11:30-1:00 PM – Vineyard/Olive Grove visit / Lounge at Villa / Help Albi Prepare.
- 1:00-2:30 PM – Lunch: Hilltop Villa prepared by Albi Ison.
- 2:30-4:30 PM – Villa Workshop: Science of living longer and how to apply it. Carlyle.
- 5:00-6:30 PM – Return to Rovinj: Free Time / Massage.
- 7:30-9:00 PM – Dinner (if needed) Stories and Insights.
- 9:00-11:00 PM – Melegran bar. Close out celebration and music.
Monday – Departure
- 7:00-8:00 AM – Light Breakfast.
- 8:15-9:45 AM – Morning Catch-up.
- 10:00 AM – Check Out.
What to bring?
- Trainers or good walking shoes.
- Personal day bag or backpack (10-20 liters).
- Weatherproof jacket for getting stuck in no matter what nature throws at us.
- Sun cream. Istria can be hot even early season.
- Swimwear. Morning Adriatic swims are not for everyone as sea temp is nippy
- but Villa pool is heated.
- Hat and clothes suitable for outdoor walks.
- Comfortable dining clothes. No dress code in the evenings.
- Something to read that is not work-related.
Getting Here
Rovinj does not have its own international airport but there are plenty that get you close.
Here is a list of the relevant airports for Rovinj and approximate drive times:
- Croatian Airports:
- Pula (38 km, 40 minutes)
- Rijeka (124 km, 1 hour 45 minutes)
- Zagreb (250 km, 3 hours)
- Other Airports
- Trieste (107 km, 1 hour 40 minutes)
- Ljubljana (188 km, 2 hours 15 minutes)
- Venice (256 km, 3 hours)