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"What the frikkin' heck happened last week at the retreat with you guys?  It was unbelievable - truly amazing. I had a blast. Your energy and charisma was and is infectious and the phenomena that is the Juice has filtered into my brain cells quite literally and I find myself unable to get off the stuff!" 
Linda Barker (TV presenter) (read more testimonials like this)

 
"The week I spent at the Juice Master Ultimate Detox retreat in Turkey was life-changing. I have always been conscious of my health and fitness but the retreat helped me to re-focus and re-invigorate both my body and mind. Sun, sea, exercise and juice every day resulted in my skin clearing up, my eyes and hair shining, dropping 3kg (a further 1.5kg the following week) and loads of energy! One of the best weeks of my life. I'm ready for the next week!"
Beverly Knight (singer, song writer) (read more testimonials like this)

Experience

Jason personally spends a lot of time high up in the mountains of Southern Turkey at the Montenegro retreat working on projects/books.  This is in fact the home of the legendary '7lbs in 7 days' and where could be a better environment in which to do the programme?  During the week you will live exclusively from juices and smoothies made from locally grown produce (where possible).

Many people come simply to lose some unwanted weight and catch some sun, but that's only the beginning. A Juice Master detox is different to most detox weeks and is designed so that the week is action packed with activities from Yoga to Tai Chi, from Classical Rebounding to Beautiful Mountain Walks. Losing weight is a given, but its what you will gain from the week that is difficult to put into words. Its an opportunity to press pause on life back home and step out of the fast paced world and enjoy some 'YOU' time. Our aim is that you leave with a new found vigor for life, bundles of natural energy and trimmer waist line.  Although Jason will not personally be there for most of the weeks, you will be in the hands of his well trained and dedicated team.

"WOW! What an amazing week; I know when you have had a good break and feel revitalized that its easy to write nice things, but I am sitting here writing this 2 months after arriving back in the UK and can honestly say the effect the retreat had on me is ever lasting......I went to learn about how to beat the food trap and to get leaner both of which I achieved. I lost 6kg in a week and travelled back to the UK genuinely with a different outlook; both my wife and I juice everyday now and we are reaping the benefits of a healthier, energetic and focused lifestyle. I am remembered for the catchphrase ‘That’s Wot I’m Talking About’ but if there is one thing we should all be talking about it’s THE JUICEMASTER"
Lee McQueen (Apprentice Winner Series 4) (read more testimonials like this)

"Thank you so much for the best holiday I have ever been on! You have got just an amazing fire within you and the rest of the world NEEDS to experience it. Thank you for allowing me the privilege of experiencing some of that.  It truly means a lot to me."
 Sam (read more testimonials like this)

"I loved the walks, the rebounding and the evening meditation and the information contained on the documentaries we were shown was fantastic, eye-opening and thought provoking. What I liked the most was that you were encouraged and pushed to do excercise but were always told to do the right amount to suit ourselves....I did push myself and worked hard and that hard work paid off...I lost 10 Ibs!!!"
Louise (read more testimonials like this)

What to expect

The '7lbs in 7 days' Retreat is a very relaxing and therapeutic retreat which includes; Optimum nutrition, Vegan Supplements, Yoga, Meditation*, Tai Chi*, Rebounding, Circuits, Mountain Walks, Runs, Massage**, Sauna, Juicing Workshop, Inspirational books/dvd's and lots more. We also have a volley ball court which ensures some fun group activities and there are plenty of opportunities to build up a sweat if you so desire! (*On selected weeks only.  **At an extra charge)

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The ideal environment to cleanse

The very beautiful and idyllic Montenegro Hotel is set high up in the mountains in Southern Turkey. The air quality is amazing as too are the views & sunsets. Come and play with us, or take some time to yourself to sit back and relax. However you want to spend your week, it is our mission to make it one of the best retreats you will ever go on.

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Living on Juice

This is a 'Juice Only' Retreat.  All juices are made using only the finest locally grown ingredients (where possible). You will have freshly extracted juices made for you regularly throughout the day and various high quality supplements which will aid the cleansing and detox process. The juice programme is based on '7lbs in 7 days' however some of the juices/smoothies may differ.

"Following a summer of rock festival- related excess, a week of enforced juice- feasting seemed like a good idea. …For the first three days we're fed fruit in the morning, and then only juices, which are really giant smoothies packed with banana and avocado, so I don't feel hungry at all. ...A week later, I feel bizarrely light and strong with the sun warming my skin. …I leave feeling calm, strong and leaner (some fellow juicers lose around half a stone) and I haven't smoked since.”
Amy Fleming - The Guardian (read more testimonials like this)

The Resort

 All of the rooms are on the doorstep of the mountains, many with breathtaking views and seating areas.

 

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Each room has its own special character at the Montenegro and are built in a traditional Turkish style. Rooms range from en-suite single, doubles/twins or triples as well as rooms in the Big Villa with shared bathroom facilities.

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SEPTEMBER SOLD OUT - limited places left for OCTOBER,  Book now!

Price includes:

• Gorgeous accommodation at the beautiful Montenegro Boutique Hotel near Gocek in sun-drenched Southern Turkey. (usually accommodation at this boutique hotel is £500 a week for bed and breakfast, so our current deals are quite unbeatable!)

• All freshly made juices, smoothies, wheatgrass shots and herbal tea's (Soups for the Oct weeks are included too).

• Yoga classes and Tai Chi* and Meditation* (on selected weeks only)

• Pilates in the first 2 weeks of October

• Classical and Power Rebounding sessions

• Swimming Pool filled with mountain water

• Sauna

• Volleyball

• Table Tennis

• Beautiful guided walks / Rambles

• Running / Power Walking

• Circuit classes

• Juicing demo

• Inspirational library and lots more!

• …and more, such as star gazing to music and sunset reflections (weather depending…)

What do you press say?

Anna from OK Magazine recently came to our retreat (June 2010) and met Jason and the Juice Master retreats team.  Read the article about her experience here.

Radio 2 presenter Janey Lee Grace was recently interviewed about her experience on the retreat for Lifescape Magazine, read it here.

Daily Express journalist Kate Bohdanwicz joined us in the Bordubet retreat in September 2008, read her article about her experience by clicking here

What did our guests say last month?

What people had to say about their experience at our retreat last month here

Location

Montenegro, Gökçeovacik, near Göcek, S. Turkey is Featured in the Condé Nast Johansens guide 'Recommended Hotels & Spas 2004', "Montenegro is a property that offers everything that our guests could desire in terms of tranquillity and quality. The characterful stone buildings with spacious rooms, the beautiful mountain views and the warm Turkish hospitality all contribute to our feeling that this is a truly extraordinary destination.

The first thing to strike you on arriving is the view. The retreat is designed to take full advantage of the stunning panoramic views across the mountains and valley below. The various stone terraces provide several vantage points from which to do nothing other than sit in absolute tranquility and contemplation."

What's new this season?

For those who came last year, there will be some nice improvements to the already gorgeous retreat. New sun loungers, chill out furniture for social area, new roof for yoga platform and a gorgeous new massage tent, plus a few other surprises. One aspect, which will never change, is the teams 100% commitment to making your stay not simply ‘good’ but extraordinary and life changing. Yoga and Pilates will be included in the sessions for the first 2 weeks of October. And Soups will also be included with the Juices and Smoothies throughout the month of October.

"Just to let you know that I was surprised and delighted to find that I lost 9lbs in the week at Montenegro so the title of your book is by no means an exaggeration Jason!!"
Nicola (read more testimonials like this)

Click here to see an average day of activities at the 7lbs in 7days Retreat.

Have more questions? They may be answered by our retreat FAQ's

Prices for remaining 7lbs weeks (not including the Jason week)

Twin / Double Share places: (RRP £950.00) on offer at £635 limited offer

Single Room: (RRP £1,300.00) on offer at £1175 limited offer

(Returning guests from 2010 can qualify for £100 off the booking).  Please note: The £75 off voucher cannot be used on these retreats as the prices have already been heavily reduced.  

Next Available Retreat: 01-08th October - Places selling fast!!

Stage Payment option available, please call +44 (0)845 1 30 28 29 or email nina@juicemaster.com for details.

"It was as wonderful as ever and the presence of Ken was a huge bonus. He casts such a wonderful spiritual air around the place with lots of laughs amongst the insightful stuff……into the bargain I lost 11 pounds and set off on another personal journey, leading to handing my notice in at work yesterday. Scary eh!" - Jane 

Booking

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Transfers from Dalaman airport to the Montenegro Retreat

The charge for a return transfer to be included is £50 per guest and can be booked via Nina on 0845 130 2829, option 2 or online here. Further details regarding transfers can be seen below.

Flight

The price clearly doesn’t include flights and transfers. For best deals try travelrepublic.co.uk, monarch.co.uk, flythomascook.com, Jet2.com and searches on travelsupermarket.com  are all now flying to the local airport, you can pick up a cheap flight easily, especially if you book as early as possible. (Please ensure the retreat booking is confirmed before buying a flight first as places are only guaranteed once payment is submitted for the retreat place/s and authorised by a Juice Master team member).

Transfers from Dalaman airport start from around 16.30hrs on Friday (as rooms will not be ready before this time and we need to allow for the previous weeks clients to leave). If booking an early flight please be aware of this. You are required to check out of your rooms by lunchtime on the last Friday although we will of course look after you at the resort until the transfer is due to collect you. The charge for a return transfer is £50 per guest and can be booked via Nina on 0845 130 2829, option 2 or the direct line 0121 288 4661.

This retreat is so picturesque that is was used to film both 'The Juice Master's Rebounding' dvd and the legendary Kenneth Ryan's 'Journey to Tranquility' Yoga dvd.

"I lost 9 lbs and my bmi dropped from 25 to 22,5 and I finally reached my ideal weight, and I have kept it down for 4 months now! I feel so much more energized!" - Callie