GUIDE TO RETREATS
PROGRAMS
Therapeutic and detox programs include education, detoxification, juice-fasting, exercise, emotional healing, stress reduction, body and energy work, massage, sauna, hydrotherapy and meditation, with other therapies available, as needed. We do not stick rigidly to a program and use whatever it takes to get you well.
SPA-QUALITY TREATMENTS
Our massage therapists have been trained to spa-quality level. You will love the daily massages and relaxing Shirodhara. Therapeutic, organic oils are selected, to enhance healing and dissolve stress. Warming, deep-tissue massage, relaxing oil massage, glorious foot massage and holistic full-body journeys. It’s the perfect way to unwind and enhance your recovery. We do not use FAR infra-red saunas since tests show they leak high levels of radiation. Our natural wood 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 needed for the body to heal from chronic disease. We appreciate not everyone is able to stay longer, so teach you how to continue your program at home. With our 21-day programs, for all but the most difficult conditions, we expect complete reversal. Our programs are holistic, addressing the 5 Layers of Healing. Body, Mind, Emotions, Energy and Spirit. Expect to see health problems you had forgotten about, healed.
AVAILABILITY
If you find a Retreat is fully booked, all is not lost. We often run courses concurrently, such as the Master Cleanse Detox and Super Juice! If the Master Cleanse Detox is fully booked and Super Juice! has places, just book SuperJuice! and do the Master Cleanse instead. If you are not sure, get in touch with us and we can advise.
LOCATIONS
Antarana Health & Wellness Retreats use varied locations, depending on seasonal factors, number of guests and retreat availability. 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
All rooms are air-conditioned with comfortable, king-size beds and en-suite bathrooms, except for twin rooms, which are also air-conditioned. Towels are provided.
DISCOUNTS
Please email Sales with questions on pricing.
PRIVATE AND EXCLUSIVE RETREATS
We offer private and exclusive Retreat, for individuals, couples or groups. You receive personalized attention from Paul, with packages designed exclusively for you. We will quote a price once we've put together an itinerary, based on your personal goals. Private retreat experiences of 4 - 5 days will usually range between $2,480 and $6,250 depending on the length and exact sessions you choose to include. Travel expenses are not included. Private group retreats can be discussed via email or Skype. Book a chat with Paul here or contact 'askthehealthcoach' on Skype.
PRICING
Pricing reflects the small 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 share a dorm or have a spartan hut on the beach, plagued by insects. We do not attract you with a 'teaser' rate, then shock you with unexpected service charges.
We believe we provide excellent value and a life-changing experience. Massages and sauna are included in the price and are part of all therapeutic retreats. Massage is a fundamental part of cleansing and lymphatic drainage.
We do not indulge in unfair practices and want you to be pleased with your experience and recommend us to your friends.
SINGLE PERSON SUPPLEMENTS
Hotels applying single-person surcharges, offering poor quality, single accommodation, rightly upsets travellers. However, please note, we are not an hotel offering accommodation-only. Antarana is a Health & Wellness Retreat, serving guests, seeking to improve their health. Pricing is based, primarily, on the treatments provided, skill of the practitioners and level of personal care. Our standard rate is roughly £220 per day, per person. Special Offers can bring prices down.
If a couple wish to share a room, we currently offer a 15% per person discount.
If guests travelling alone wish to share a room, with a member of the same sex, please contact us and let us know, prior to booking. We can then contact both parties and put you together. Once you have confirmation from us, you can go ahead and book the couples rate.
GUEST COMPANIONS OR CARERS
Sometimes carers, family or friends wish to share a room with guests, receiving treatments, yet do not wish to receive any treatments or attend classes, themselves. We may not have the staff to prepare separate meals for such guests. You may have to use a local restaurant. There are several nice restaurants in the area. Prices for accompanying guests enjoys a 30% discount. Please confirm with us via email before booking.
EXTENDING YOUR STAY
Retreat guests sometimes wish to continue their progress by staying longer. To allow for this, please check dates of your Return Flight before you extend. Please also be sure to meet all visa and health requirements of Thailand. Approval of 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 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.
90% of payments for services, in Thailand, are conducted via bank transfers.
THAI POLITICS, SECURITY AND PERSONAL SAFETY
We are located in a peaceful beach resort. Guests are met at the airport and driven directly to the retreat. Guests are secure in the grounds of all our locations and can cycle, walk or play golf (only minutes away) in safety. Thailand is no more dangerous than anywhere else. In fact, we feel safer here than in most countries.
LOCAL CUSTOMS
Despite the perception abroad, Thailand is a conservative country. Away from the beach, locals appreciate ladies covering up and men wearing a shirt.
TV, WiFi, BOOKS, MOBILE PHONES & INTERNET
Not everyone wishes to overhear someone loudly discussing, on their mobile phone, the details of their coffee enema. We do provide WiFI internet access. However, it is for your own benefit if you 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 and heal. So as not to upset other guests, please do not use electronic devices in public areas. We have a good selection of books.
WHAT TO BRING?
Thailand is warm, year-round and light clothing is sufficient. Clothes are good value here and can be purchased locally. Closed shoes are generally left in the room in favour of sandals and flip-flops.
FLIGHTS & AIRPORT PICK-UP
Departures and arrivals use Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Airport pick-up is included in the price. Departures, are not.
CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Courses typically commence and complete on a Saturday at 1200. Rooms are generally not available until 1200. On checking-out, rooms are to be vacated by 1100 on the final Saturday of a retreat.
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 which might lead 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 government 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 answer the phone. Using email ensures all messages are read.
Therapeutic and detox programs include education, detoxification, juice-fasting, exercise, emotional healing, stress reduction, body and energy work, massage, sauna, hydrotherapy and meditation, with other therapies available, as needed. We do not stick rigidly to a program and use whatever it takes to get you well.
SPA-QUALITY TREATMENTS
Our massage therapists have been trained to spa-quality level. You will love the daily massages and relaxing Shirodhara. Therapeutic, organic oils are selected, to enhance healing and dissolve stress. Warming, deep-tissue massage, relaxing oil massage, glorious foot massage and holistic full-body journeys. It’s the perfect way to unwind and enhance your recovery. We do not use FAR infra-red saunas since tests show they leak high levels of radiation. Our natural wood 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 needed for the body to heal from chronic disease. We appreciate not everyone is able to stay longer, so teach you how to continue your program at home. With our 21-day programs, for all but the most difficult conditions, we expect complete reversal. Our programs are holistic, addressing the 5 Layers of Healing. Body, Mind, Emotions, Energy and Spirit. Expect to see health problems you had forgotten about, healed.
AVAILABILITY
If you find a Retreat is fully booked, all is not lost. We often run courses concurrently, such as the Master Cleanse Detox and Super Juice! If the Master Cleanse Detox is fully booked and Super Juice! has places, just book SuperJuice! and do the Master Cleanse instead. If you are not sure, get in touch with us and we can advise.
LOCATIONS
Antarana Health & Wellness Retreats use varied locations, depending on seasonal factors, number of guests and retreat availability. 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
All rooms are air-conditioned with comfortable, king-size beds and en-suite bathrooms, except for twin rooms, which are also air-conditioned. Towels are provided.
DISCOUNTS
- 5% off any Retreat over 14 days.
- 15% per person discount where couples share a double or twin room.
- 30% discount for carers or friends/family members accompanying a guest but not joining a program.
Please email Sales with questions on pricing.
PRIVATE AND EXCLUSIVE RETREATS
We offer private and exclusive Retreat, for individuals, couples or groups. You receive personalized attention from Paul, with packages designed exclusively for you. We will quote a price once we've put together an itinerary, based on your personal goals. Private retreat experiences of 4 - 5 days will usually range between $2,480 and $6,250 depending on the length and exact sessions you choose to include. Travel expenses are not included. Private group retreats can be discussed via email or Skype. Book a chat with Paul here or contact 'askthehealthcoach' on Skype.
PRICING
Pricing reflects the small 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 share a dorm or have a spartan hut on the beach, plagued by insects. We do not attract you with a 'teaser' rate, then shock you with unexpected service charges.
We believe we provide excellent value and a life-changing experience. Massages and sauna are included in the price and are part of all therapeutic retreats. Massage is a fundamental part of cleansing and lymphatic drainage.
We do not indulge in unfair practices and want you to be pleased with your experience and recommend us to your friends.
SINGLE PERSON SUPPLEMENTS
Hotels applying single-person surcharges, offering poor quality, single accommodation, rightly upsets travellers. However, please note, we are not an hotel offering accommodation-only. Antarana is a Health & Wellness Retreat, serving guests, seeking to improve their health. Pricing is based, primarily, on the treatments provided, skill of the practitioners and level of personal care. Our standard rate is roughly £220 per day, per person. Special Offers can bring prices down.
If a couple wish to share a room, we currently offer a 15% per person discount.
If guests travelling alone wish to share a room, with a member of the same sex, please contact us and let us know, prior to booking. We can then contact both parties and put you together. Once you have confirmation from us, you can go ahead and book the couples rate.
GUEST COMPANIONS OR CARERS
Sometimes carers, family or friends wish to share a room with guests, receiving treatments, yet do not wish to receive any treatments or attend classes, themselves. We may not have the staff to prepare separate meals for such guests. You may have to use a local restaurant. There are several nice restaurants in the area. Prices for accompanying guests enjoys a 30% discount. Please confirm with us via email before booking.
EXTENDING YOUR STAY
Retreat guests sometimes wish to continue their progress by staying longer. To allow for this, please check dates of your Return Flight before you extend. Please also be sure to meet all visa and health requirements of Thailand. Approval of 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 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.
90% of payments for services, in Thailand, are conducted via bank transfers.
THAI POLITICS, SECURITY AND PERSONAL SAFETY
We are located in a peaceful beach resort. Guests are met at the airport and driven directly to the retreat. Guests are secure in the grounds of all our locations and can cycle, walk or play golf (only minutes away) in safety. Thailand is no more dangerous than anywhere else. In fact, we feel safer here than in most countries.
LOCAL CUSTOMS
Despite the perception abroad, Thailand is a conservative country. Away from the beach, locals appreciate ladies covering up and men wearing a shirt.
TV, WiFi, BOOKS, MOBILE PHONES & INTERNET
Not everyone wishes to overhear someone loudly discussing, on their mobile phone, the details of their coffee enema. We do provide WiFI internet access. However, it is for your own benefit if you 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 and heal. So as not to upset other guests, please do not use electronic devices in public areas. We have a good selection of books.
WHAT TO BRING?
Thailand is warm, year-round and light clothing is sufficient. Clothes are good value here and can be purchased locally. Closed shoes are generally left in the room in favour of sandals and flip-flops.
FLIGHTS & AIRPORT PICK-UP
Departures and arrivals use Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Airport pick-up is included in the price. Departures, are not.
CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Courses typically commence and complete on a Saturday at 1200. Rooms are generally not available until 1200. On checking-out, rooms are to be vacated by 1100 on the final Saturday of a retreat.
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 which might lead 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 government 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 answer the phone. Using email ensures all messages are read.
