Glamour meets Longevity Getaway

Contessa Luxury Retreat on the magical island of Lošinj became the ultimate wellness oasis with a glamorous signature for two days.

The enchanting surroundings of the healing island of Lošinj, sun-drenched days, and a luxurious villa with the most beautiful view of the turquoise sea and fragrant pines -- this was the setting in which we organized a wonderful two-day gathering called Glamour meets Longevity Getaway.

We started with an exciting ride from two locations (Split and Zagreb) in the Toyota bZ4X -- a car with a fully electric all-wheel drive and a leader in the generation of electric vehicles. The very arrival at the location of our two-day event completely took our breath away -- Contessa Luxury Retreat is rightfully called one of the most elegant villas on the Adriatic. Refined and luxurious in every aspect, each part of this lavish villa is designed to highlight the beauty of the sea and the surrounding nature with its harmony. Large glass surfaces provide stunning panoramic views of the sea and the waves lapping the shore, perfectly blending into the natural ambiance that surrounds it.

After a short refreshment with a welcome drink, together with our dear guests Lidija Lešić, Barbara Matić, Ivana Vukušić, Mia Matić, Marija Čamber, and Meri Goldašić, we enjoyed a light early dinner and indulged in relaxation in the beautiful ambiance and carefully designed wellness program. The very first activity was a real beauty treat - a skincare workshop by Estee Lauder, where we learned little secrets of proper evening facial care and gained useful information about the bestsellers of this world-renowned cosmetic brand.

Facial care and massage served as an ideal overture to the second part of the evening - yoga nidra, led by Petra Bianco, a certified yoga teacher. An unexpected moment was the floats in the pool, an effective and quirky prop on which we performed this ancient yoga practice. The main part consisted of breathing exercises and entering a somewhat meditative state, and the floats and gentle rocking on the water provided a special touch. Dressed in stylish Peau pajamas and covered with soft white blankets, we almost fell asleep, but we ended the evening with Turmeric Latte and writing down thoughts and happy moments of the previous day, for which the Materia Wellbeing Diary & Daily Agenda planner was perfect.

Sunrise, birdsong, matcha latte, and morning yoga by the pool - sounds like a perfect start to the day, and this is exactly what the morning of the second day of our wellness gathering looked like. The wonderful Petra Bianco introduced us to the new day in the gentlest possible way, with relaxing breathing exercises, gentle stretching, and various asanas, or yoga poses. Yoga has deservedly started gaining more and more popularity in recent years, and we love practicing it because it is an activity that helps us regain inner peace, has a beneficial effect on mind and body, reduces stress levels, and promotes a good mood.

The wellbeing morning continued with a smoothie bar and sunbathing on loungers, followed by enjoying a true spring brunch with asparagus, eggs, various salads, and avocado bruschetta. Materia matcha, of course, took care of the additional energy boost, which we combined with tasty Dar Vindija oat and almond milk and a touch of agave syrup. Filled with energy, we listened to an inspiring lecture on the importance of breathing for longevity, given by Petra. "Human life begins with an inhalation and ends with an exhalation, and breathing is a concept we rarely think about." - with this sentence, she began a short education and then showed us several useful exercises to help us breathe better and more efficiently. We put theory into practice with a 20-minute walk by the sea, during which we didn't say a word, but focused on our breath and observing the beautiful surroundings.

In the late afternoon, professional Estee Lauder educators Maja Božović and Ivana Vladović Marić held another beauty workshop, where we learned how to apply makeup properly, which products to use with a specific skin tone, and how to highlight virtues and conceal flaws. Estee Lauder is one of the most popular beauty brands in the world, and we had the opportunity to try some of the bestsellers during the workshop, such as Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation and Concealer, Pure Color Creme Lipstick, and Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Mascara.

The glamorous evening continued with a Goddess Dinner Affair by Heraldi, where all the guests shone in gowns signed by world-renowned high-end brands. A delicious multi-course dinner, gentle Whispering Angel rosé, a great atmosphere, and melodic saxophone sounds perfectly rounded off the second day of the Glamour meets Longevity Getaway in the impressive surroundings of the Contessa villa.

The combination of untouched nature, the scent of the sea and pines, wellbeing activities with a glamorous note, and a relaxing atmosphere created the perfect two-day oasis, after which we returned to everyday life renewed, fulfilled, and inspired. Lošinj has confirmed its status as the island of vitality -- a place where luxury meets nature, and self-care becomes the art of living.