Welcome to escape retreats with Vanessa
What is an Escape Retreat? Escape retreat is more than just a vacation; it’s an immersive journey into the world of yoga, adventure, wellness and experience. We host our retreats all across the world and each day combines yoga, meditation, healthy meals, adventure, connection, cultural experiences, and various wellness activities.
Why ESCAPE RETREATS….
Imagine waking up to the sounds of nature, moving your body while being immersed in nature, and exploring the depth and culture that foreign countries have to offer. This is the magic of an Escape retreat.
A perfect space to step away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and dive deeper into yourself. An opportunity to rest and restore, or to take your very first ski lesson, or how about hiking the Mont Blanc Massif, in France?
Escape retreats offers a holistic experience that rejuvenates your mind, body, and soul as well as create a memory that will last forever and friendships that will last a lifetime.
Upcoming Retreats
CHAMONIX
A Yoga & Wellness Retreat To Chamonix
September 20th - 27th 2025.
Chamonix
SRI LANKA
An Escape Retreat To Sri Lanka
2026 Retreat - TBC
Jims Farm Villas | Sri Lanka
Let me introduce myself.
Welcome! I’m Vanessa—a wellness advocate, passionate traveler, yoga teacher and lover of life.
I am the founder, organizer, and yoga teacher behind Escape Retreats, where I combine my love for adventure, wellness, and community.
Since turning 50 in 2023 and embracing life as an “empty nester,” I’ve felt a renewed passion for sharing wellness, travel, and adventure.
Escape Retreats was born out of my belief in living fully through the five senses: touch, smell, sound, sight, and taste.
There’s nothing I love more than sharing the joy of travel, adventure, and wellness. I hope to inspire you to embrace a life of possibility and transformation.
What our retreat members are saying:
My heartfelt words…
Having just returned from my first ever yoga retreat , I can unreservedly recommend Vanessa Morten’s yoga escapes!! I travelled solo and one of Vanessa’s skills along with being a great teacher and tour group leader was her ability to promote an atmosphere of openness , humour and honesty that encouraged genuine friendships to build in a short time!
Vanessa was flexible and adaptable , adjusting our yoga practices to suit our needs!
The accommodation was outstanding , Jim’s Farm villas and beach villas were first class and great places to experience Sri Lanka from .
A balance of yoga, tours and time to explore allowed me to make the most of my time on the beautiful island.
As for the food… wow! My lady like appetite took a backseat as wolfed down every meal that appeared!
Vanessa you are the best ,my first yoga retreat won’t be my last!! Is it too soon to book my next one ( or 2) with you!
Big love Julie (UAE)
Sicily 2025
Questions?
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