Gemburu Retreats

LUXURY WELLNESS RETREATS IN EXTRAORDINARY PRIVATE SETTINGS.

Luxury outdoor lounge area with wicker sunbeds, a hooded daybed, and lush tropical landscaping near a pool.
Luxury outdoor lounge area with wicker sunbeds, a hooded daybed, and lush tropical landscaping near a pool.

We create and host luxury wellness retreats in exceptional private settings, from Ayurveda, yoga and Pilates to fitness, longevity, corporate wellbeing and other specialist retreats.

Each retreat is designed around a particular purpose, bringing together expert practitioners, personalised treatments, private hospitality and time devoted entirely to wellbeing.

Private wellness retreats, designed with purpose

MEANINGFUL WELLBEING · EXCEPTIONAL CARE

What defines our retreats

Luxury villa with a swimming pool, sculpted bonsai tree, palm trees, and elegant lounge chairs on a sunny day.
Luxury villa with a swimming pool, sculpted bonsai tree, palm trees, and elegant lounge chairs on a sunny day.
a woman getting a facial massage at a spa
a woman getting a facial massage at a spa
A breakfast tray with orange juice, pastries, and plates of food on a bed
A breakfast tray with orange juice, pastries, and plates of food on a bed

1. Exceptional settings

Our retreats take place in carefully chosen private villas, estates and yachts, selected for their privacy, character and ability to become part of the wellness experience.

2. Personalised wellness

3. Bespoke hospitality

Each retreat brings together experienced practitioners, individual treatments, Ayurveda, movement, yoga, meditation and private sessions, with personal attention throughout.

Private chefs, chauffeurs, housekeeping, concierge and selected local experiences create the level of service expected from a truly luxury wellness retreat.

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Elegant dining room with white table, blue glassware, and hanging circular floral chandeliers with pink bougainvillea.
Elegant dining room with white table, blue glassware, and hanging circular floral chandeliers with pink bougainvillea.

Each retreat brings together a carefully selected mix of treatments, guided practices and private experiences, shaped around its particular focus, whether Ayurveda, yoga, Pilates, fitness, longevity, corporate wellbeing or another specialist retreat. Depending on the retreat, you can look forward to:

What to expect at our retreats

EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCES, PERSONALLY CURATED

  • Daily practices guided by experienced specialists

  • A generous selection of individual massages and personalised treatments

  • Private consultations and recommendations tailored to your individual needs

  • A culinary journey combining bespoke private chef dining with exceptional local gastronomy

  • Private excursions, cultural encounters and exclusive local experiences

  • Evening rituals, sound healing, private performances and intimate gatherings

  • Personalised take-home guidance and a follow-up consultation after your stay

Discover our upcoming luxury wellness retreats, each built around a distinct purpose, expert practitioners and exceptional private hospitality.

Explore our upcoming retreats

El Martinete luxury villa in Marbella overlooking the pool, gardens and Mediterranean Sea
El Martinete luxury villa in Marbella overlooking the pool, gardens and Mediterranean Sea

A 6-day, 5-night introduction to Ayurveda as a way of living, hosted in an exceptional 10-bedroom beachfront villa with a unique Picasso connection.

Up to 15 guests will experience multiple individual Ayurvedic treatments and massages, group practice, meditation, a considered culinary journey and refined experiences around Marbella.

The Art of Ayurvedic Living

APRIL 15-20 2027 · MARBELLA (SPAIN)

Luxury breakfast table with fruit and pastries overlooking a tropical infinity pool and blue ocean waves.
Luxury breakfast table with fruit and pastries overlooking a tropical infinity pool and blue ocean waves.

A energising retreat designed around movement, strength and healthy weight management. Up to 30 guests will combine yoga, Pilates, walking, aqua fitness and mobility work with nourishing cuisine, mindful eating and restorative treatments. Personal assessments, recovery sessions and a continuation programme help turn the experience into practical habits to take home.

Become You – Women’s Power & Radiance

OCTOBER 2027 · MARBELLA (SPAIN)

A energising retreat designed around movement, strength and healthy weight management. Up to 30 guests will combine yoga, Pilates, walking, aqua fitness and mobility work with nourishing cuisine, mindful eating and restorative treatments. Personal assessments, recovery sessions and a continuation programme help turn the experience into practical habits to take home.

Yoga Marathon – Shape, Strength & Health

NOVEMBER 2027 · MARBELLA (SPAIN)

a view of the ocean from a highway

In Sinhala, the language of Sri Lanka, Gemburu means deep or profound.

It reflects our belief that the most meaningful experiences go beyond the surface, inviting us to reconnect with ourselves and discover something lasting. This philosophy inspires every retreat we create.

Gemburu is about finding depth in the experience, pleasure in the journey and meaning in what we take home.

What is the meaning of Gemburu?

Rooted in sunny Marbella, Gemburu Retreats brings together two complementary worlds.

Tarrifa brings her deep background in Ayurveda, holistic wellbeing, retreat practice and spirituality, shaping the therapeutic and personal side of each experience.

Guillermo brings extensive experience in luxury private hospitality, exceptional villas and high-end event planning, ensuring each retreat is delivered with the service, detail and sophistication expected at this level.

Together, we create retreats that combine genuine wellbeing with exceptional hospitality, supported by trusted practitioners and carefully selected teams.

A personal approach to wellness and hospitality

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Choosing the right retreat is personal, and we do not expect you to decide from a website alone.

This is a chance for us to get to know you, understand what you are looking for and answer any questions you may have about the retreat, the treatments, payment plans or the practical details.

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