AbunDANCE

gjipe beach, albania

13-17 JUNE 2026

AbunDANCE

A wild gathering

4 nights yoga & elemental bliss

with Bianka Duka, Lotte van Rijen & Neil Roake

AbunDANCE is a camping-based yoga, movement and dance gathering at Gjipe Beach.

Sunrise Yoga sessions, meditations, satsang, cacoa ceremonies and Kirtan with Bianka Duka. If you play an instrument, bring it to the party please. Participants luckily join the Anjunadeep Explorations Gjipe Beach stage as special guests of our campsite from 1–7pm.

Evenings are off-grid and communal: shared tavern-style meals, no crowds, no commuting — just campers under the stars once the day visitors return to Dhërmi.

This is Under the Sun unplugged:

four nights of elemental joy at Gjipe Beach – a hidden gorge on Albania’s southern coast that’s only accessible by foot or boat. If you’ve been craving a yoga adventure — the kind where you wake up in your tent, unzip the front flap, and see cliffs rising around you — this one’s for you. Five days on Gjipe Beach: morning yoga, with Bianka Duka, delicious breakfasts and dinners, and long salty days where you can do as much or as little as you like. Climb the gorge, explore rock caves, dance, swim, sleep, wander, repeat.

Why Gjipe beach?

Gjipe Beach is a secluded canyon-fed beach between Dhermi and Himarë, with towering cliffs, turquoise water, and zero roads. It’s remote, raw, and heart-achingly beautiful. There’s one beach shack restaurant, optional hikes and kayaking, and plenty of space to stretch, swim, or simply be.

Expect zero signal and infinite stars.

What’s included

• 4 Breakfast & 4 Dinners
• Yoga, meditation, satsang sessions, opening cacao ceremony.
• Daily access to EXPLORATION GJIPE BEACH STAGE 1-7pm• Basic 2 person tents, linen and pillows.

Additional Costs: We provide brunch and dinner. Lunch and beverages are for your own account. Sunbeds are from 10 euros.

There are three restaurants at Gjipe beach.

This is not luxury. This is not curated.
This is Under The Sun.

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YOUR TEACHER – Bianka Duka

Bianka teaches the way Gjipe feels — warm, honest, intuitive, and full of emotion. Expect embodied flows, grounding breathwork, sunrise dips, cacao moments, and movement that meets you exactly where you are. No levels. No pressure. Just the kind of yoga that softens the edges and opens everything else.

FIRESTARTER – Lotte van Rijen

Recently co-founding La Maison Creative Salon in Amsterdam, Lotte van Rijen is all about creativity, connection, and wellness — and she brings that energy everywhere she goes. Lotte is a live wire in the best possible way: fun, approachable, and the kind of person who makes everyone feel instantly included. Alongside her ‘sister’ Bianka Duka, she’ll be guiding us through these four wild, sun-soaked days on Gjipe Beach.

She’s here to help shape the journey, hold the space, and make sure the whole experience feels warm, effortless, and full of good energy. Lotte is genuinely excited to meet everyone, move together, and share this little slice of barefoot magic under the sun.

YOUR HOST – Neil Roake

Founder of Under the Sun

Food is where it all begins. Whether it’s long-table dinners on an island, farewell feasts in the mountains, or a slow breakfast shared between strangers, Neil uses food the way some people use words — to bring people closer. It’s the same spirit that runs through his cookbook Castaway — honest, unpolished, and made to share.

WHAT TO EXPECT

CONNECT WITH NATURE – A CANYON-GUARDED OASIS

Gjipe lies beneath a limestone canyon carved by the sea – its sheltered rock walls offering both shade and visual drama.

NATURE-FOCUSED, NOT LUXURY AT ALL

With no road access, Gjipe retains a pristine, off-grid feel – long white-pebble beach, olive groves, and wild plant species.

CLEAR, BLUE IONIAN WATERS

The sea here is crystalline, inviting swimmers to explore natural caves and rock pools close to the beach’s edge.

CAMPING

Nested beneath the canyon, the eco-campsite offers basic shade tents, rustic toilets, and cold spring-water showers. A single beach shack serves simple food and cold drink – ideal for an Albanian brunch or evening meal across a shared long table. The surrounding area supports gentle hiking trails, cave exploration, and optional kayak and SUP rentals along the bay.

ENJOY WORLD CLASS FESTIVAL DJ’S
Our guests have access to the EXPLORATIONS ANJUNA DEEP GJIPE BEACH STAGE.

This is one of the special stages created for the festival and guests arrive by speed boat from Dhermi, just to experience this amazing stage at the foot of the gorge.

ACCOMMODATION

You’ll be staying right on the beach in pre-pitched tents, shaded by trees and cliffs.
Each tent includes mats, bedding, and pillows. Facilities are basic: cold-water showers, compost loos, and simple wash stations. Everything you need. Nothing you don’t.
If you like five-star hotels, this isn’t for you.
If you like sleeping close to the sea and waking up with the sun already on your face — you’re in the right place.

HOW TO GET THERE

Fly into: Tirana (Albania) or Corfu (Greece)
From Tirana: 4.5–5 hour drive along the mountains & coast.
From Corfu: Ferry to Sarandë → 2.5 hour drive to Gjipe.
Final Approach:Last 20 minutes are on foot — a rocky path with epic sea views. Your luggage can be transported separately.
Getting there is half the story.

Who is this retreat for?

People who want to feel everything.
People who like saltwater over spreadsheets.
People who choose nature over noise.
People who want movement, connection, community.
People who enjoy a little bit of wild.

WHO THIS RETREAT IS NOT FOR

Anyone uncomfortable with cold showers, tents, shared bathrooms, walking, heat, wind, sand, or being offline.

Anyone looking for luxury, spa settings, or curated calm.

This one asks for your whole self.
In return, it gives you back more than you expect.

WHAT TO BRING

Yoga mat, swimsuit, torch/headlamp, towel, loose clothing, reusable water bottle, small cash for lunch + drinks, good walking shoes, light sweater, sunscreen, sarong, book, curiosity, open mind.