schedule
Retreat Schedule
Day 1: Those arriving early in the day in sunny Tel Aviv can head to Yarkon Park for an epic weekly acro-jam to warm up for the week! Once everyone’s accounted for, we’ll get together at our hostel headquarters for a rooftop yin yoga class designed to stretch out all the tired travel muscles followed by welcome libations at the hostel bar. Next, we’ll head over to dinner in a secret garden restaurant to get to know your fellow aerial artists.
Day 2: Kick off the morning with a roof yoga session and traditional Israeli breakfast. Next, we’ll head to Bascula, Tel Aviv’s urban circus school, for the first of our daily two hour workshops with Brenna in aerial silks, hoops, and hammocks. Later, we’ll then enjoy lunch in Jaffa, Tel Aviv’s charming old city and the perfect base to explore the iconic Jaffa flea market, people watch at a popular surf and dog beach, and take in the best viewpoint in the city. At sunset, we’ll head into the water for a stand up paddle board aerial strength session. At night, Tel Aviv roars to life again.
Day 3: We’ll start the day again with a morning yoga session overlooking the city’s famous Bauhaus architecture before heading back to Bascula for another aerial workshop. After lunch at a hip garden cafe, its time for afternoon beach bummer — the summer beach scene in Tel Aviv is not to be missed! In the evening, he’ll head north of the city for a flying trapeze lesson. After our personal Cirque du Soleil training, we’ll head back into the heart of the city for dinner at an iconic pita joint.
Day 4: Get your day off to a strong start with our morning yoga class specifically designed to cater to aerialists, followed by another training session at Bascula with Brenna. After lunch at an iconic Arabic restaurant (where shots of arak are almost guaranteed), we’ll wander through the famous Levinsky Market, packed with small stalls & cafés and open for nearly a century. In the afternoon, we’re taking a private pole class with an iconic Israeli pole teacher — the pole scene in Israel is unreal! Giggles and feeling empowered guaranteed. We’ll close out the night with dinner and drinks and — and perhaps a few after-hours showings off of our new moves.
Day 5: Time to namaste together again for a final rooftop yoga and aerial arts workshop combo. After a catered lunch at Bascula, we’re showing off our new skills with a professional highlight reel photo and video shoot of your best work. We did it! Time to head to the beach and toast to a high flying week with sunset drinks followed by a lively dinner and an insider’s nightlife tour of Tel Aviv.
Joining our extension tour? The fun continues!
Day 6: Instead of packing your bags to head home, pack your bags to explore more of Israel! First stop? A gorgeous vineyard where we’ll learn more about wine production in the land of milk & honey. Next stop, one of the oldest and holiest cities in the world — Jerusalem. That night, we’ll embrace local delicacies with a hummus making workshop. According to native Israelis, you’ve never even tried hummus if you haven’t had it locally made. Bar hopping in the old city to follow.
Day 7: New profile picture coming at ya from the Dead Sea! Today we’re heading out on a private party bus through the desert, including a cable car ride to Masada, a famous viewpoint and historic fortress overlooking the Dead Sea; a stop at Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, a literal oasis in the desert; and Kalia Beach, where you can slather yourself in black Dead Sea mud or sit back for a surreal float in one of the saltiest bodies of water on earth. Many consider the Dead Sea to have holistic healing benefits, perfect for our sore post-aerial muscles. As is a drink at the lowest bar on Earth, 1,388 feet below sea level! Once back in Jerusalem, we’ll break bread at a traditional Shabbat dinner, a beautiful Jewish tradition of a weekly dinner with loved ones.
Day 8: It’s time to say shalom to Israel — for now!
Subject to change, and expect surprises.