Yorkshire Dales - B1-C1 Level
Upper-Intermediate/ Advanced Spanish & Mindfulness Retreat
Intensive Course - minimum Strong, Upper B1 Level "Students"
Cardeldale, Ripponden
8th-13th June 2026
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5 Nights of Immersive, Practical Spanish in the Yorkshire Dales
Advance Your Spanish Through Real-Life Practice and Expert Guidance
Are you ready to truly level up your Spanish?
Join us for a 5-night Advanced Spanish Immersion Retreat set in the breathtaking Yorkshire Dales — a unique opportunity to dive deep into the language through full-time speaking, interactive workshops, and practical learning.
Led by an experienced native teacher, this retreat is designed to push your fluency further through intensive communication-focused sessions, real-life scenarios, and culturally rich activities — all in Spanish, from morning till night.
Expect five full days of meaningful conversation, grammar in context, vocabulary expansion, and confidence-building exercises, Cooking workshops, Sangria & Movie night, Yoga Practice, hiking and much more — all in a relaxed, supportive environment surrounded by nature.
This isn’t just a retreat — it’s a breakthrough.
Come prepared to challenge yourself, speak Spanish non-stop, and connect with like-minded learners in a truly immersive setting.
What's included?
- 🌻Welcome Package to make you feel extra special
upon arrival - 📝 20 hours of Intensive & Interactive Spanish
Classes led by an experienced Native Spanish Teacher - 🏡Luxury Accommodation (5 nights 6 days) - All Twin Bed with en-suit bathrooms
- 🌮 3 Course Dinner 5 nights - Vegetarian meals
(VG & GF options are accommodated as well) - 🫖🫖 Unlimited Coffee and Tea supply
- 🧘🏼♂️Materials for a successful learning experience
- 🥇Certificate & Prosecco/ Non-alcoholic Prosecco
(to celebrate) at the end of the retreat - 😉Surprise Goodbye Goodie Bag
- Activities thorough the day and evening
(walking, Yoga outdoors if weather is good, games in Spanish etc.)
📌OPTIONAL upon request:
- Breakfast - £35 for the entire retreat (abundant choice of daily, freshly baked granola & home-made jams, bagel, bread, cream cheese (VG too) fruits, yoghurt (VG too), juices, nuts, freshly baked croissants/ pan au chocolate and much more etc.) - GF options available upon request
What is not included;
- Walking gears (boots, waterproof etc.)
- Yoga equipment
- Lunch - drinks/ refreshments of your choice
- Free time activity equipment - if you wish to read, paint, play card or normal games -> Spanish board games will be provided.
Location:
This magnificent, detached barn conversion rests in the village of Rishworth, set within the picturesque Pennine landscape, offering a tranquil base to spend time with your loved ones. If you can tear yourself away from this superb spot, venture into the village of Ripponden close by, where you will find a selection of traditional pubs, restaurants and bars, in addition to a choice of shops for picking up any essentials.
For those feeling active, you will find a plethora of walking and cycling opportunities within the nearby Peak District, or for something more leisurely head to the market town of Huddersfield where you will find award-winning Victorian architecture, the ancient Castle Hill and a magnitude of amenities to suit all.
From £250*
plus £100 non refundable deposit
If your are not sure about your level Talk To Us
Upon payment of the deposit, you will be added to our exclusive WhatsApp Group, where all aspects of the retreat will be thoroughly discussed.
What Makes This Retreat Unique?
Here are 5 compelling reasons that highlight what makes this Advanced Spanish Retreat truly different.
- Full Spanish Immersion — Without Leaving the UK
No flights, no stress, no extra fees, no airports, no time zones — just a rich, authentic Spanish/ Latin experience right here in the Yorkshire Dales. You’ll feel transported to a Spanish speaking country while staying close to home.
- No Boring Lessons or Repetitive Worksheets
Say goodbye to passive learning, grammar drills, and fill-in-the-blank exercises. From the moment you arrive, you're speaking Spanish. Everything is hands-on, practical, and real — just like how you actually use a language in the real world.
- Guided by a Native, Expert Teacher
Our native Spanish teacher doesn't just teach — he guides, challenges, and inspires. With advanced-level learners in mind, every activity is designed to stretch your speaking skills and deepen your confidence in everyday communication.
- Five Days of Real Conversation & Real Progress
This is a full-on language reset. Through hikes, workshops, group meals, games, and movie nights — all in Spanish — you’ll break past plateaus and finally feel what fluency can be like in real-life situations.
- A Community of Like-Minded Learners
You're not doing this alone. You'll be surrounded by others who are just as motivated as you are, with a very similar level (we all understand the struggle when it comes to a subjuntivo) creating a shared energy that makes learning natural, collaborative, and fun.
The Program
Outline of our Advanced-Level Spanish Immersion Weekend
Here’s what you can look forward to in our 5-Day Intensive Course.
Day 1
- Arrival after 5PM
- Room allocation, unpacking
- Introductory Spanish Class with interactive games
- Dinner - 8 PM
Day 2
- Yoga Practice 8.30am-9.00am (optional)
- Breakfast - 9 am-10.30am
- Spanish Class
- Lunch and debrief
- Free Time (walks- board games, hot tub etc.)
- Spanish Class
- Sangria Night - we will learn how to make the best Sangria
- Dinner - 7.30pm
Day 3
- Breakfast - 9.00 am-10.30am
- Walking Spanish - 3-5 miles hike while learning Spanish an unorthodox method to speak freely while exercising and enjoying the fresh air (depending in the weather)
- Lunch and debrief
- Free Time (siesta- board games/ craft, hot tub etc.)
- Evening Spanish Class
- Dinner - 7pm
Day 4
- Breakfast - 9.00am - 10.30am
- Spanish Class
- Lunch - Debrief
- Free time (walks, siesta, hot-tub, games)
- Yoga Practice 4.00pm - 4.30pm (optional)
- Cooking Workshop - Authentic Costa Rican dishes
- Dinner - we will eat what we prepared during the workshop
The curriculum is subject to change, depending on weather conditions, group dynamics etc.
Day 5
- Yoga Practice 8.30am - 9am (optional)
- Breakfast - 9.00am - 10.30am
- Spanish Class
- Lunch - Debrief
- Free time (walks, siesta, hot-tub, games)
- Spanish Class
- Celebration - certificate, prosecco
- The Last Supper
- Movie Night (if ppl are up for)