Argayall - La Gomera

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Argayall - a place of light and magic, sunshine and dolphins.

Come and join us on the beautiful Island of La Gomera.

Set in the Canary Islands far away from the tourist route, La Gomera is a truly unspoilt island paradise.

As yet untouched by the tourist industry, La Gomera is an island of tranquillity and contrast, it's landscapes ranging from the barren coastline dotted with traditional fishing villages to it's mountainous core of misty rainforests, banana plantations and terraces.

Argayall is set in a secluded bay just outside the fishing village and dolphin centre of Vueletas flanked all around by impressive rocks, the farmhouse at Argayall draws it's energy from the elements that converge on this magical spot.

A self sufficient organic farm with its own natural spring (the water is said to have healing properties).

There's lots to do between your yoga classes.

Two pools, one heated at body temperature for water therapies and one full size to have a cooling swim in the heat of the day. Or you may want to hang around in the shade of the rubber trees, one holds a hammock the other a swing that sweeps the pool.

A variety of early morning and afternoon meditation classes are held between your yoga programme and there's a choice of easy to hard rainforest walks and dolphin boat rides.

Or you can chose to just relax and spend your days basking in the sunshine on the lawns looking out to the balmy sea.

Therapies such as ayurvedic massage and reiki are available every day.

Daily, except Tuesday, Argayall offer a variety of meditations and Yoga, this is in addition to your scheduled classes with your group's teacher.

House guests and group participants as well as guests from outside are welcome to participate. Yoga and meditations are explained and led; experience is not required.

The meditations are rooted in different traditions. Some of them are dynamic, others more silent. The common idea of all meditation is to look inside and get quiet.

A selection of Argayall's weekly meditation program:

Vipassana - sitting silently and watching the breath

Dynamic Meditation - A dynamic meditation developed by Osho in 5 phases
Kundalini Meditation - As well developed by Osho, a meditation in 4 phases
Quantum Light Breath - A guided breathing journey, developed by Jeru Kabal
Heart Chacra Meditation - A Sufi dance
Gurdjieff Movemets - Sacred dances found by G. I. Gurdjieff
Yoga with Dan - Dynamic Yoga for 1,5 hrs

... You may ask for our daily program in the reception

click here for a typical day and optional excursions

2008 Programme

Dates	Teacher	Programme	Yurt shared	Garden room shared	Ensuite room Shared	Summer-house shared	Apartment shared
2008
May 16th - 23rd	Ken Eyerman	Flowing Yoga with Body Awareness	£425	£475	£575	£500	£600
Aug 1st - 8th	Mary Niker	Iyengar Yoga	full	full	*£525	*£450	£600
Nov 28th - Dec 5th	David Sye	'Yoga Beats'	£425	£475	£575	£500	£600
2009
May 8th - 15th	Jim Tarran	Vajrasati Yoga	£435	£485	£585	£500	£600
May 15th - 22nd	Ken Eyerman	Flowing Yoga with Body Awareness	£435	£485	£585	£500	£600
July 17th - 24th	Angus Ford-Robertson	Hatha Yoga	£435	£485	£585	£500	£600
Dec 4th - 11th	David Sye	'Yoga Beats'	£435	£485	£585	£500	£600
All holidays are 7 nights except where specified special late booking prices for last remaining rooms Single room supplement £100* / Apartments £150 single supplement - all on application only click here to view information on all teachers at this venue

During your stay, you will enjoy 3 superb organic vegetarian buffet meals per day, included in the cost of your holiday.

On one day, usually Tuesday evening, we will eat out as the on-site restaurant is closed, this is not included in the cost of your holiday

We'll be running two excursions; an interior island walk and a boat trip to see dolphins in their natural habitat, plus dinner at a seafront fish restaurant on Tuesday evenings. This still leaves you plenty of time to relax and sunbathe in the gardens or on the beach.

Prices: all room prices are based on twin share, solo travellers are matched with an appropriate room mate from our group, we have a very limited number of single rooms (one only for every 10 yoga students) at £100 supplement available for std rooms and £150 apartments only

Argayall is a place to truly relax and unwind. It has a range of accommodation, staying in the garden is amazing with the sounds of the birds and the frogs. Most standard rooms overlook the garden and en-suite rooms and apartments face the ocean.

For those students staying in the garden or the Standard rooms there are three shower rooms, one with one shower and toilet, one with 2 showers and toilets and one with three showers and two toilets. Please ask us if you wish to be close to a shower/toilet - most rooms and yurts are very close but one garden hut is a little further away.

Canvas yurt: - spacious and fully standing on wooden floor platforms with private verandas, garden table and chairs, these are set in the shade of the mango trees. These yurts are fully equipped, as all rooms, with twin beds, lighting, and clothes storage space. Please note that if you choose a yurt you are sleeping outdoors and as such should feel comfortable with the stirrings and friendly companionship of nature!

Summerhouse: - spacious and set in the garden shade these are wooden 'houses' with verandas, a small garden area and garden table and chairs

Garden Rooms - A row of prettily decorated rooms along a shared shady veranda, with use of shared showers and bathrooms at either end. Quiet and comfortable, each room is simply designed and most have washbasins.

En suite Rooms - A row of en suite rooms at the heart of the Finca facing the sea with small private balconies at rear. Each room has patio doors leading on to communal sea view veranda.

En suite Studio Apartments - Just a few minutes walk up the hill to the rear of the Finca, these 3 apartments come with their own private swimming pool that overlooks the sea, with stunning views.

Getting There	Flying in the morning from London to Tenerife, you'll make your way to Los Cristiannos ferry port (approx 15mins from airport) and catch the Garajonay Express to Valle Gran Rey where we will meet you and take you the short distance to the venue. http://www.garajonayexpres.com/ Alternatively catch one of the afternoon hydrofoil ferries to San Sebastian (the port and only town on La Gomera). This ferry costs around £10 takes only 30 minutes, and is a fast and comfortable way to travel and then catch a local bus
Transfers	On arrival at Valle Gran Rey port you will be met by a representative who will arrange your transfer to Argayall (meaning place of light) If arriving on the bus from San Sebastian, Argayall is located at the base of Valle Gran Rey approx a 1hr drive across the island through the clouds of the rainforest, dropping down into the spectacular scenery and coastline of the valley. Full directions will be sent with your reservation.

Includes:	Tuition, accommodation and full board (except for one evening meal on the cooks night off when we eat out, this meal is not included in the cost of the holiday) 3 superb organic vegetarian buffet meals per day included in the cost of your holiday and approximately 3 hours of yoga (2 classes) per day. Everything at Argayall is entirely optional, including yoga class.
Not included:	Flights and insurance, meal at restaurant on cooks night off, travel to Valle Gran Rey ferry port on La Gomera

For more information please email us at: Free Spirit Travel or call us on: 01273-564230

last updated 29/10/2008