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Soleia is the only luxury prenatal retreat designed and led by a certified midwife. This is not a yoga getaway organised by an untrained wellness professional with a few add-on workshops. It is birth preparation with genuine medical reliability, wrapped in the luxury, beauty and gentleness you deserve.

8 women maximum, no exceptions. This is a deliberate choice — it guarantees genuine individual attention, authentic conversations and a level of intimacy that larger groups simply cannot offer.

No. The Soleia programme is identical regardless of destination. Prenatal yoga, massages, midwife-led workshops, gastronomy, photo shoot… it’s all there, at every retreat. Only the view changes.

Soleia is a women-only space, with no partners. This is a founding choice: the magic of the circle only fully unfolds among pregnant women, free from any role or performance.

Do you have a pregnant friend going through the same adventure? She is welcome. Book together and share the experience as two.

This prenatal retreat is right for you if you are between 20 and 32 weeks of pregnancy (from month 5 to the start of month 8).

This is the ideal window for travel: you feel good, your baby is well settled, and you still have plenty of time to calmly prepare for the birth.

Your qualified midwife is present 24/7 throughout the 4 days, without exception. She lives the retreat alongside you, available at any moment, not only during the workshops.

Our villas are always located within 30 minutes of a hospital facility.

Certain medical situations require prior approval: multiple pregnancies, placenta praevia, threatened preterm labour, among others. A medical questionnaire is completed at registration and personally reviewed by the midwife before any booking is confirmed.

For pregnancies without particular complications, the Soleia questionnaire is sufficient. A certificate from your practitioner will be requested if your pregnancy is being monitored as high-risk. If you are travelling after 28 weeks, your airline may require a medical certificate from your doctor.

Flights are not included — you book them according to your own preferences. Our concierge service can take care of this for you free of charge, if you wish. Everything else (transfers, accommodation, meals, treatments, workshops) is fully included.

A private Soleia van awaits you at the airport as soon as you land. You will be driven directly to the villa. There is nothing for you to organise — no taxi, no navigating, no coordination.

Just the essentials for 4 gentle days: lightweight clothing, a maternity swimsuit, comfortable outfits for yoga. Three weeks before the retreat, you will receive our complete preparation guide with the detailed packing list and all the practical information.

We strongly recommend it, particularly insurance covering cancellation for medical reasons. Pregnancy can sometimes hold surprises, and good insurance gives you complete peace of mind.

No. The villa is entirely privatised for your group throughout the 4 days. The gardens, pool, terraces and common areas are exclusively yours.

As each villa is different, the rooms vary from one retreat to another — this is what makes every session unique. Photos of each villa and each room type are available so you know exactly what space you will be enjoying.

Every villa is personally visited and approved against strict criteria: the beauty of the setting, generous outdoor spaces, room comfort, quality of light, and location within 30 minutes of a hospital facility. No villa is ever chosen at random.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available in all our villas. We simply invite you, without imposing it, to disconnect partially during these 4 days. This may be your last opportunity, before your baby arrives, to give yourself real presence with yourself.

Every menu is created jointly by our private chef and the midwife. Plant-based, gourmet, living-food cuisine, rich in essential nutrients, with no risky foods whatsoever. Dietary restrictions are taken into account at registration — nothing is a constraint for us.

In addition to the prenatal yoga and meditation sessions, every participant receives a lower-body lymphatic drainage treatment (45 min) and a facial lymphatic drainage treatment (30 min), performed by therapists certified in perinatal massage, using organic oils safe for pregnancy. Both treatments are included in every package.

Yes, fully. A photographer specialised in maternity accompanies you at sunset. 5 high-definition retouched photos are delivered to you in a private gallery. Hair and make-up styling is available as an optional add-on.

Yes. Additional massages and other treatments can be arranged subject to therapist availability. Just let us know at registration.

 Write to us via the contact form or directly at contact@soleia-retreats.com. Within 24 hours you will receive our complete information pack, the available dates and the medical questionnaire. Your place is confirmed once your file has been approved and the deposit has been paid.

A 30% deposit is required upon confirmation. The balance can be paid in one or two instalments, up to 6 weeks before the retreat. Payment by bank transfer (CHF or EUR) or via Twint for residents of Switzerland.

In the event of cancellation for medical reasons certified by your practitioner, a 100% Soleia credit valid for 18 months is issued, regardless of the cancellation date. We strongly recommend taking out travel insurance to cover you in case of cancellation.

Absolutely — it is one of the most beautiful gifts you can give a pregnant woman. We create personalised Soleia gift vouchers on request, valid for 18 months. Write to us with the mention “Gift voucher” and we will guide you.