Polovragi Holistic Trip - Subcarpathian Rituals and Harmony in the Heart of Ancient Getia

Have you ever dreamed of celebrating Saint Mary’s Day in a truly different place?

Where mountains whisper, traditions are alive, and music touches the soul?

This August, Polovragi becomes the spiritual capital of Wallachia, and the Lira Tracă International Festival – 2nd Edition invites you to a one-of-a-kind experience of nature, spirituality and living art.

Come and feel the depth of Romania – where time slows down and the heart opens.

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Dates: August 15–18, 2025

Location: Polovragi, Gorj County – Subcarpathian Getic Mountains

Duration: 4 days / 3 nights

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Target Audience: Individuals seeking reconnection with themselves, inner balance, emotional clarity, and regeneration through nature, sound, ancient traditions, and Geto-Dacian spirituality.

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Day 1 – Friday, August 15 | Arrival & Connection to Origins

• Welcome at a traditional agro-tourism guesthouse with local herbal tea, bread, and "Ocnele Mari" salt

• Guided walk and storytelling on the “Woman’s Hill” in the Subcarpathians

• Participation in the opening ceremony of "Lira Tracă Festival" (starting at 5:00 PM)

• Cultural talk: “Thracian Lyre, the «Cobza» and the Origins of Thracian Music”

• Evening concerts featuring ancient melodies blended with contemporary rhythms

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Day 2 – Saturday, August 16 | Return to Yourself

• Morning session of slow yoga & conscious breathing in a sacred forest clearing

• Brunch with organic and locally sourced products

• Visit to the Dacian Sculpture Camp – symbolic Geto-Dacian figures and sacred feminine totems

• Participation in the festival: artisan market, cobza-building workshops, musical storytelling and performances

• Main Concert – “Lira Tracă & Taraful lui Orfeu”

• Countryside-style dinner under the moonlight (starting at 8:00 PM)

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Day 3 – Sunday, August 17 | Integration & Gratitude

• Sunrise ritual with salt, sound, and light in the mystical Olteț Canyon, the narrowest canyon in Europe

• Brunch at the mountain sheepfold (11:30 AM)

• Workshop: “The Subcarpathians – Sacred Ground, Feminine Force, and Inner Regeneration”

• Participation in the final day of the festival: traditional dancing (Horă), ceremonial performance, sacred circle dance in the Poiana cu Hore

• Dinner in nature under the moonlight (8:00 PM)

• Bonfire Ceremony around 11:00 PM

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Day 4 – Monday, August 18 | Departure with a Full Heart

• Slow breakfast and symbolic closing with the four elements: wood, earth, salt, and water

• Group sharing & final reflection circle

• Departure

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The Package Includes:

• 3 nights of accommodation in local guesthouses (double/triple rooms) and meals

• Full participation in all workshops, guided experiences, and rituals

• 3-day full access to the Lira Tracă International Festival, 2nd edition

• Spiritual guide and holistic facilitator throughout the journey

• Welcome kit: essential oil, salt from Ocnele Mari, and a mini journaling notebook

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Pricing & Booking Conditions:

Early bird offer valid until July 15, 2025: 390 EUR / person

After this date, the price will increase to 460 EUR / person.

This price is net for travel agencies, allowing them to add their own commission.

Limited spots available. Reservations confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Recommended selling price for agents: €470–€500 (20–30%).