Peter
It was not my cup of tea. The yoga was really good. The food is decent. The area is pretty nice (but isolated). That said, there are a few things I did not particularly enjoy (especially now that I’ve done another yoga retreat and can compare). First, it was just four guests (me including) in July (had I known that I’d not have signed up). Second, it’s true that the place is advertised as basic, but the bed, and mainly mattress, was very uncomfortable (not great if someone wants to get a good rest). Third, the place is very isolated, so you’re in Bulgaria but at the same time you can spend a week without noticing it. So I’d advise foreigners to also book a few extra days outside the retreat to explore a bit of the area. And finally, I understand that one needs to cover the costs and huge effort that is involved in maintaining the place, but I thought that the place had a bit of a commercial feel for a non-profit endeavour that is offering a yoga retreat. I refer mostly to the cancellation policy as I had to leave two days earlier.