GUIDE TO RETREATS
Note: If you would like to attend a Retreat but it does not suit, let us know and we can either create a course for you or you may join a course already running (subject to places being available). Private bookings are welcomed.
PROGRAMS
Therapeutic and detox programs include education, detoxification, juice-fasting, exercise, emotional healing, Bioplasm and Quantum bioesonance, stress reduction, body and energy work, massage, sauna, hydrotherapy and meditation. With other therapies available, as needed. Whatever it takes to get you well!
Fitness programs provide healthy food choices such as fruit shakes and steamed salmon.
SPA-QUALITY TREATMENTS
Our massage therapists have been trained to spa-quality level. 'Puan' has spent many years working in luxury resorts abroad and her experience shows. She is not just an 'oil-smearer'. You will love the daily massages and relaxing shirodhara. Therapeutic organic oils are chosen to enhance healing and dissolve stress. Warming deep tissue massage, relaxing oil massage, glorious foot massage, to holistic full body journeys. It’s the perfect way to unwind and enhance your recovery. We do not use FAR infra-red saunas since they almost all leak high levels of radiation. Our sauna uses traditional herbal steam, with up to 14 different aromatic and therapeutic herbs.
HEALING
Within 7 days we expect you to be feeling better than you have felt in years. In general, for most chronic health conditions, we regard 14 days as the minimum time needed for the body to show signs of healing. We appreciate not everyone is able to stay longer, so teach you how to continue your program at home. With our 30-day programs, for all but the most difficult conditions, we anticipate complete reversal. Our programs are holistic, addressing the 5 Layers of Healing. Body, mind, emotions, energy and spirit. Expect to notice health problems you had forgotten about, healed!
LOCATIONS
Antarana Health & Wellness Retreats do not use a fixed location. If we find a location we feel our guests will enjoy, we add it to our portfolio. Locations may change, depending on seasonal factors, number of guests and availability. Locations are either Homestay (at the Health Coach's family home), or Luxury Villas, offering high-quality accommodation. A favourite is the 'White House' mansion (min 6 guests). Guests can feel secure in the grounds of all our locations and can cycle, walk or play golf (only minutes away) in safety.
Note: Retreat locations are determined by seasonal availability and number of attendees. Location of all Retreats is decided by Antarana. All locations offer high quality accommodation and the same level of attention toward guests. If you wish to conduct your Retreat at a specific location, let us know and we will do our best.
ROOMS
Almost all rooms have comfortable, king size beds, with en-suite bathrooms. The Homestay has a twin room, with single beds, with a 10% discount on the Retreat list price, for sharing. Where bathrooms are not en-suite, they are not shared. Discounts apply where couples or friends share a room. Carers or friends/family who wish to accompany a guest but not join any program, benefit from a 30% reduced rate. Please contact us for pricing.
PRIVATE RETREATS
If you would like a private Homestay retreat, with one-on-one personalized attention from Paul, we will quote a price once we've put together an itinerary based on your individual goals. Private retreat experiences of 4 - 5 days will usually range between US$2,480 and $6,250 depending on the length and exact sessions you choose to include. Travel expenses are not included.
PRICING
Pricing reflects the limited number of places offered, the quality and content of programs, the skills and experience of the practitioners and the quality of accommodation provided. This is not a 'boot-camp' or retreat 'mill', where prices can be kept low and you have a spartan hut on the beach, plagued by insects, or share a dorm. We do not attract you with a 'teaser' rate, then shock you with unexpected services and extras. We believe we provide great value and a wonderful experience. Massages and sauna are part of all therapeutic retreats. Massage is a fundamental part of cleansing and lymphatic drainage. Excellent for dissolving tension in the body. 1-2 massages during a retreat are not sufficient but 14 most definitely are. For those same massages in the UK, expect to pay £100-150 per massage. Remember the Gucci Principle... 'You are enjoying the quality long after you have forgotten the price'. We want you to recommend us to your friends and come back every year for your annual 'spring clean'!
SINGLE PERSON SUPPLEMENTS
Hotels applying single-person surcharges, while offering poor quality single accommodation, rightly upsets travellers. However, we are NOT an hotel, offering accommodation-only. Antarana is a Health & Wellness Retreat, serving primarily single guests, seeking to improve their health. Pricing is based on the treatments provided, skill of the practitioners and level of personal care. Our standard rate is £200 per day, per person, accommodation being only a small percentage of the total.
If two single persons wish to share a double or twin room, we currently offer a 10% discount. For any other option, please Email.
GUEST COMPANIONS OR CARERS
Sometimes carers, family or friends will wish to share a room with a guest receiving treatments, yet do not wish to receive any treatments or attend classes, themselves. If all the other guests are juice-fasting, we may not have the staff to prepare separate meals for such guests and they may have to use a local restaurant or ask a staff member to order from a restaurant. There are several nice restaurants in the area. Costs for those accompanying guests are subjected to a 30% discount. Please email ahead. If you are attending but not participating in programs, please do not torment fasting guests by eating in front of them!
EXTENDING YOUR STAY
Retreat guests sometimes wish to maintain their progress and stay longer. To allow for the possibility of extending, please check your return flight ticket can be changed, before you book. Please also be sure to meet all visa and health requirements of Thailand. Extensions may depend on availability of rooms and practitioner schedules. Please check with the Retreat Manager or Coach concerned.
PAYMENT METHODS
NOTE: We do not yet accept credit cards at Retreats. Please ensure you bring sufficient cash or travellers cheques to meet your needs. Local ATMs have English menus. Please check your bank allows you to withdraw cash abroad, and your daily limit. Exceptions are when booking extra weeks. You can book and pay by credit card, online.
THAI POLITICS AND PERSONAL SAFETY
Thailand has been making the news over the years. Unfortunately, the media love sensation and bad news. Is it really as bad as they would have you believe? The military takeover (a regular event ever since Thailand introduced democracy) was welcomed within the country and gave the people much needed respite from years of bickering between political factions. Outside Bangkok, nobody noticed! We are located in a peaceful beach resort, far away from any political troubles in the capital. Guests are met at the airport and driven directly to the resort, avoiding central Bangkok. We all have families. If it was dangerous, we would not stay here!
LOCAL CUSTOMS
Thailand, generally, is a conservative country. Away from the beach, locals appreciate if ladies cover up and men wear a shirt.
TV, WiFi, BOOKS, MOBILE PHONES & INTERNET
There is nothing more irritating than sitting by the pool, next to someone, loudly discussing, on their mobile phone, what they had for lunch, what they are going to have for dinner and the details of their coffee enema. It is for your own benefit to take this perhaps once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to break any addiction and re-connect with peace and tranquillity. Electronic devices over-stimulate and unbalance your nervous system at a time when you are trying to rejuvenate or heal. So as not to upset other guests, please do not use electronic devices in public areas. Get back in touch with reading a good book.
FLIGHTS & AIRPORT PICK-UP
Departures and arrivals to and from Bangkok at present use Suvarnabhumi International Airport which makes connections for international flights easier. Ensure you confirm which airport is being used when you book your flights. Airport pick-up is included in the price.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations are refunded in full, less a £50 processing fee, with notice more than 30 days prior to your check-in day. Cancellations made less than 30 days prior to check-in, are not refundable. Room changes are subject to a £30 processing/housekeeping charge, per change.
Antarana reserves the right to cancel a program at any time. If Antarana cancels a program, you will receive a full refund.
EARLY EXIT
No credit or refunds are provided if a participant for any reason leaves an event (course, workshop, retreat) early. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content.
COMPLAINTS
While we do our best to provide the best possible service, at all times, there are sometimes occasions when a guest is dissatisfied. We ask that before complaints are made, we be given the opportunity to correct any problem.
HEALTH STATUS
If you have a health challenge please declare it on the health questionnaire. Antarana cannot be held responsible for any failure on your part to disclose a health condition, leading to hospitalization or emergency treatment.
MEDICAL
Our retreat locations are situated only minutes away from two Hospitals. One regional and one private. They are modern and well-equipped. The regional hospital has a fast-track channel for foreigners. Guests are asked to ensure you have adequate medical insurance and check for exclusions. Regional hospital costs are modest. Private hospitals, more expensive.
CONTACTING US BY PHONE
We are a small team so when conducting retreats our staff may not be available to attend the phone. Using email makes sure all messages are read and not forgotten!
If you do not find your answer here, the most common questions regarding retreats as well as Online Health Coaching, can be found on our FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS page. Please also review our TERMS & CONDITIONS.
We look forward to your visit!
PROGRAMS
Therapeutic and detox programs include education, detoxification, juice-fasting, exercise, emotional healing, Bioplasm and Quantum bioesonance, stress reduction, body and energy work, massage, sauna, hydrotherapy and meditation. With other therapies available, as needed. Whatever it takes to get you well!
Fitness programs provide healthy food choices such as fruit shakes and steamed salmon.
SPA-QUALITY TREATMENTS
Our massage therapists have been trained to spa-quality level. 'Puan' has spent many years working in luxury resorts abroad and her experience shows. She is not just an 'oil-smearer'. You will love the daily massages and relaxing shirodhara. Therapeutic organic oils are chosen to enhance healing and dissolve stress. Warming deep tissue massage, relaxing oil massage, glorious foot massage, to holistic full body journeys. It’s the perfect way to unwind and enhance your recovery. We do not use FAR infra-red saunas since they almost all leak high levels of radiation. Our sauna uses traditional herbal steam, with up to 14 different aromatic and therapeutic herbs.
HEALING
Within 7 days we expect you to be feeling better than you have felt in years. In general, for most chronic health conditions, we regard 14 days as the minimum time needed for the body to show signs of healing. We appreciate not everyone is able to stay longer, so teach you how to continue your program at home. With our 30-day programs, for all but the most difficult conditions, we anticipate complete reversal. Our programs are holistic, addressing the 5 Layers of Healing. Body, mind, emotions, energy and spirit. Expect to notice health problems you had forgotten about, healed!
LOCATIONS
Antarana Health & Wellness Retreats do not use a fixed location. If we find a location we feel our guests will enjoy, we add it to our portfolio. Locations may change, depending on seasonal factors, number of guests and availability. Locations are either Homestay (at the Health Coach's family home), or Luxury Villas, offering high-quality accommodation. A favourite is the 'White House' mansion (min 6 guests). Guests can feel secure in the grounds of all our locations and can cycle, walk or play golf (only minutes away) in safety.
Note: Retreat locations are determined by seasonal availability and number of attendees. Location of all Retreats is decided by Antarana. All locations offer high quality accommodation and the same level of attention toward guests. If you wish to conduct your Retreat at a specific location, let us know and we will do our best.
ROOMS
Almost all rooms have comfortable, king size beds, with en-suite bathrooms. The Homestay has a twin room, with single beds, with a 10% discount on the Retreat list price, for sharing. Where bathrooms are not en-suite, they are not shared. Discounts apply where couples or friends share a room. Carers or friends/family who wish to accompany a guest but not join any program, benefit from a 30% reduced rate. Please contact us for pricing.
PRIVATE RETREATS
If you would like a private Homestay retreat, with one-on-one personalized attention from Paul, we will quote a price once we've put together an itinerary based on your individual goals. Private retreat experiences of 4 - 5 days will usually range between US$2,480 and $6,250 depending on the length and exact sessions you choose to include. Travel expenses are not included.
PRICING
Pricing reflects the limited number of places offered, the quality and content of programs, the skills and experience of the practitioners and the quality of accommodation provided. This is not a 'boot-camp' or retreat 'mill', where prices can be kept low and you have a spartan hut on the beach, plagued by insects, or share a dorm. We do not attract you with a 'teaser' rate, then shock you with unexpected services and extras. We believe we provide great value and a wonderful experience. Massages and sauna are part of all therapeutic retreats. Massage is a fundamental part of cleansing and lymphatic drainage. Excellent for dissolving tension in the body. 1-2 massages during a retreat are not sufficient but 14 most definitely are. For those same massages in the UK, expect to pay £100-150 per massage. Remember the Gucci Principle... 'You are enjoying the quality long after you have forgotten the price'. We want you to recommend us to your friends and come back every year for your annual 'spring clean'!
SINGLE PERSON SUPPLEMENTS
Hotels applying single-person surcharges, while offering poor quality single accommodation, rightly upsets travellers. However, we are NOT an hotel, offering accommodation-only. Antarana is a Health & Wellness Retreat, serving primarily single guests, seeking to improve their health. Pricing is based on the treatments provided, skill of the practitioners and level of personal care. Our standard rate is £200 per day, per person, accommodation being only a small percentage of the total.
If two single persons wish to share a double or twin room, we currently offer a 10% discount. For any other option, please Email.
GUEST COMPANIONS OR CARERS
Sometimes carers, family or friends will wish to share a room with a guest receiving treatments, yet do not wish to receive any treatments or attend classes, themselves. If all the other guests are juice-fasting, we may not have the staff to prepare separate meals for such guests and they may have to use a local restaurant or ask a staff member to order from a restaurant. There are several nice restaurants in the area. Costs for those accompanying guests are subjected to a 30% discount. Please email ahead. If you are attending but not participating in programs, please do not torment fasting guests by eating in front of them!
EXTENDING YOUR STAY
Retreat guests sometimes wish to maintain their progress and stay longer. To allow for the possibility of extending, please check your return flight ticket can be changed, before you book. Please also be sure to meet all visa and health requirements of Thailand. Extensions may depend on availability of rooms and practitioner schedules. Please check with the Retreat Manager or Coach concerned.
PAYMENT METHODS
NOTE: We do not yet accept credit cards at Retreats. Please ensure you bring sufficient cash or travellers cheques to meet your needs. Local ATMs have English menus. Please check your bank allows you to withdraw cash abroad, and your daily limit. Exceptions are when booking extra weeks. You can book and pay by credit card, online.
THAI POLITICS AND PERSONAL SAFETY
Thailand has been making the news over the years. Unfortunately, the media love sensation and bad news. Is it really as bad as they would have you believe? The military takeover (a regular event ever since Thailand introduced democracy) was welcomed within the country and gave the people much needed respite from years of bickering between political factions. Outside Bangkok, nobody noticed! We are located in a peaceful beach resort, far away from any political troubles in the capital. Guests are met at the airport and driven directly to the resort, avoiding central Bangkok. We all have families. If it was dangerous, we would not stay here!
LOCAL CUSTOMS
Thailand, generally, is a conservative country. Away from the beach, locals appreciate if ladies cover up and men wear a shirt.
TV, WiFi, BOOKS, MOBILE PHONES & INTERNET
There is nothing more irritating than sitting by the pool, next to someone, loudly discussing, on their mobile phone, what they had for lunch, what they are going to have for dinner and the details of their coffee enema. It is for your own benefit to take this perhaps once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to break any addiction and re-connect with peace and tranquillity. Electronic devices over-stimulate and unbalance your nervous system at a time when you are trying to rejuvenate or heal. So as not to upset other guests, please do not use electronic devices in public areas. Get back in touch with reading a good book.
FLIGHTS & AIRPORT PICK-UP
Departures and arrivals to and from Bangkok at present use Suvarnabhumi International Airport which makes connections for international flights easier. Ensure you confirm which airport is being used when you book your flights. Airport pick-up is included in the price.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations are refunded in full, less a £50 processing fee, with notice more than 30 days prior to your check-in day. Cancellations made less than 30 days prior to check-in, are not refundable. Room changes are subject to a £30 processing/housekeeping charge, per change.
Antarana reserves the right to cancel a program at any time. If Antarana cancels a program, you will receive a full refund.
EARLY EXIT
No credit or refunds are provided if a participant for any reason leaves an event (course, workshop, retreat) early. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content.
COMPLAINTS
While we do our best to provide the best possible service, at all times, there are sometimes occasions when a guest is dissatisfied. We ask that before complaints are made, we be given the opportunity to correct any problem.
HEALTH STATUS
If you have a health challenge please declare it on the health questionnaire. Antarana cannot be held responsible for any failure on your part to disclose a health condition, leading to hospitalization or emergency treatment.
MEDICAL
Our retreat locations are situated only minutes away from two Hospitals. One regional and one private. They are modern and well-equipped. The regional hospital has a fast-track channel for foreigners. Guests are asked to ensure you have adequate medical insurance and check for exclusions. Regional hospital costs are modest. Private hospitals, more expensive.
CONTACTING US BY PHONE
We are a small team so when conducting retreats our staff may not be available to attend the phone. Using email makes sure all messages are read and not forgotten!
If you do not find your answer here, the most common questions regarding retreats as well as Online Health Coaching, can be found on our FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS page. Please also review our TERMS & CONDITIONS.
We look forward to your visit!
