Gea Viva - eco island retreat
Eco living and a deep connection with nature.
At our eco retreat camp Gea Viva you will experience true and simple eco living, and immerse yourself in the beauty and peace of nature! Located in an olive grove, 15 minutes’ walk from the nearest beach and the harbour village of Milna, island Brač, Croatia, our spacious eco retreat camp is designed according to Permaculture principles. Usually, there are under ten people here.
In its centre lies a stone circle with carvings created to celebrate the power of the heart, a space to meditate and for events. Gea Viva also features a 100 m2 dome tent with a timber floor for dance, Yoga and seminars as well as a shady 10 m2 pavillion to relax during the hot hours of the day. Our facilities are complemented by a giant mosaic dragon and a permaculture garden in a Venus flower. Our smallholding has a wealth of olive trees, fruit trees, Mediterranean herbs, a donkey, a dog, a cat and chickens.
Gea Viva is off-grid and water is supplied by a rainwater tank. We have two screened-off outdoor showers, two compost toilets, solar panels to produce electricity and a shared outdoor kitchen, which is fully equipped and also has a fridge. With bare earth all around, this kitchen will, despite our best efforts of cleaning it thrice a day, never be as clean as the one in your apartment…
…and love or hate it, there are still all sorts of insects in nature.
Please note that we do not consume meat, drugs or alcohol at the camp.
Accommodation options - Prices for 2024
Tiny house
Rent our tiny house to try out tiny house living in the midst of nature. It has two double beds and sleeps up to four people. Featuring indoor and outdoors seating areas, a wood burning stove and a cosy private terrace with beautiful sea views. It is also connected to our solar electricity system. Bedding and bedlinen is provided. Please bring your own towels. The minimum stay is three nights. Check-in is between 15.00-21.00 hrs and check-out by 10.00 hrs.
July/August
63 € for up to two
12 € each additional person
other times
49 € for up to two
9 € each additional person
Glamping huts
The glamping huts have small terraces with sea views. They are equipped with two single beds, a battery LED light, a shelf, an outdoor table and chairs. Bedding and bedlinen is provided and sockets to charge mobile phones are located in the shared kitchen. Please bring your own towels. The minimum stay is usually three nights. Check-in is between 15.00-21.00 hrs and check-out by 10.00 hrs.
July/August
49 € for two
37 € for one
other times
35 € for two
26 € for one
Tent camping spot
Gea Viva offers plenty of space for each group of campers. The shared kitchen can be used, there is space in the fridge and we have sockets to recharge equipment. The pavilion, the dome tent and the stone circle can also be enjoyed if not booked by groups. Check-in is between 15.00-21.00 hrs and check-out by 11.00 hrs.
July/August
28 € for two
22 € for one
12 € additional person
other times
22 € for two
16 € for one
8 € additional person
Camper van spots
We have two spots for camper vans up to 7m long. As Gea Viva runs on solar power, we offer space in the fridge in the shared kitchen instead of plugging in your own. Check-in is between 15.00-21.00 hrs and check-out by 11.00 hrs.
July/August
36 € for two
28 € for one
12 € additional person
other times
28 € for two
20 € for one
8 € additional person
Tent hire
8 € per day
Our hire tents are trekking tents, which can sleep up to three adults. If they are used by two, luggage can be stored in the tent. Sleeping matts and pillows are included in the price.
Children 4-12 years
6 € per day
Here at Gea Viva children can roam freely, explore nature and experience the farm animals. Please note that the site has some unprotected drops and small children need to be adequately supervised. Children under 4 years old are free.
Day guests
10 € per person in July/August
8 € per person at. other times
Day guests are welcome to use all facilities such as the stone circle and the dome tent, provided they are not booked by groups.
Group bookings
Gea Viva’s natural setting and peaceful atmosphere makes it a great place for day visits. It is possible to practice Yoga, dance or meditate here. We have a stone circle, a dome tent of 100m2 metres and a pavilion with 15m2. The dome tent can be closed or opened according to the weather, which means it can be used from mid April until mid October.
Available are also bespoke Yoga sessions as well as guided tours explaining principles of Permaculture, eco-friendly buildings and features of the site such as the Permaculture garden.
Please send us an email to find out more.