Event Details
A Yoga, Fine Gastronomy & Wellness Journey
Dates: October 3–5, 2025
Location: Olympos Mountain Lodge, Antalya
Mindful Escapes are soulful journeys created to help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and soak in the beauty of nature, food and presence.
It’s an intentional pause from the noise. A gentle reset.
Through yoga, mindful movement, delicious seasonal meals, and meaningful conversations, we step out of “doing mode” and into simple joy and connection.
This isn’t just a weekend away it’s a sensory, grounding and heart-opening experience.
Olympos Mountain Lodge
OML is located in Beycik Village at 900m altitude on the slopes of Mount Tahtalı (Olympos), in Antalya’s Kemer district. Surrounded by pine, juniper, and cedar forests, it offers a quiet, elevated view of the Mediterranean from sea level to the mountain’s 2350m peak.
Accommodation
The lodge is set on 10 acres of gardens and olive trees, with 8 elegant and nature-immersed lodging options: 1 private house, 1 private cabin and 6 mountain-style lodge rooms. All accommodations are designed with warmth and simplicity in mind creating a cozy, tranquil atmosphere.
Transportation
Transfers from the airport to the lodge will be arranged based on participant numbers. This is not included in the retreat fee and will be shared accordingly.
Activities
Hiking & Nature Exploration
Guided walks along the ancient Lycian Way, through forests and mountain paths with breathtaking views.
Yoga & Breathwork
Daily practices with Deniz Orbay, including Vinyasa, Yin Yoga, Mindful Movement, Breathwork, Self-Massage and Meditation.
Chef’s Table & Wine Tasting
Creative fine dining experiences with chef Mehmet Ali Börtücene, paired with a wine-tasting.
Wellness Sharing Circle
Holistic living tips, seasonal insights, dosha analysis and everyday rituals for balance.
About Deniz Orbay
Deniz is an E-RYT Yoga Alliance certified teacher and well-being coach. Since 2016, she has been guiding people through yoga, meditation, breathwork, and Ayurvedic-inspired wellness practices. She has trained with Chris Chavez, Zeynep Aksoy, Berivan Sungur, and Ulli Allmendinger. Her work is rooted in helping people reconnect with their bodies, intuition, and vitality. Her retreats are known for their heartfelt, down-to-earth atmosphere and deep care for each participant.
About Chef Mehmet Ali Börtücene
Born in Ankara in 1978, Chef Mehmet Ali Börtücene began his professional culinary journey in 2014 with The Rabbit Hole, which he first created in his own home. In 2020, he moved this unique concept to Beycik at the foot of Mount Tahtalı, where he now leads a fine dining experience at Olympos Mountain Lodge, in harmony with nature. As a Slow Food chef working with local, seasonal,and sustainable ingredients, Börtücene builds his plates with products from responsible producers and carefully foraged elements from the land. Selected for the Gault&Millau guide in 2024, he creates a culinary language that is real, rooted in nature, and full of character.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
11:00 Arrival and Check-in
13:30 Yummy, Healthy Lunch
16:00 Opening Circle
17:00 Yoga & Mindful Movement
19:30 Dinner
SATURDAY
07:30 Sunrise Meditation & Journaling
08:00 Breathwork & Yoga
10:00 Breakfast
12:00 Herbal Hike
14:00 Picnic in the Mountains
17:00 Wellness Sharing Circle
18:00 Yin Yoga & Deep Relaxation
19:30 Chef’s Dinner & Wine Tasting
SUNDAY
08:00 Morning Yoga & Breathwork
09:30 Breakfast
11:00 Closing Circle
12:30 Check-Out
What’s Included
– 2 nights accommodation at Olympos Mountain Lodge
– Daily breakfast
– 1 lunch and 2 dinners (including Chef’s Table Tasting Menu)
– Yoga, breathwork, and meditation sessions with Deniz Orbay
– Guided nature hike and herbal walk
– Wine tasting with 5 regional wines
– Local “snack pack” for hikes
*VAT is included.
Book your spot.
Join us in the heart of Olympos for movement, connection, flavor and inspiration!
To book your spot or ask a question, feel free to get in touch with Workshopix.
Reservation Phone: +90 538 059 11 77
Reservation E-mail: rezervasyon@workshopix.com
*This event is organized in collaboration with Workshopix Company Travel Agency, a TURSAB-registered agency with license number A 13122.
