About Women on the Mountain
Women on the Mountain is a month dedicated to women who despite all challenges that comes with travel now still pursuing their dream to work remotely while living the life they want. Bansko is a safe choice to meet fellow digital nomads and find out what the future holds for us.Personal & Business Growth
Learn new skills, get inspired and share your experiences in a supportive environment.
Our mix of masterminds, skillshares and presentations will give you new actionable insights for your business and career. Regardless if you are a serial entrepreneur or if you are just starting out, everyone has a unique perspective and useful skills to contribute to this peer learning experience.
Building Deep Connections
Be the best version of yourself in our safe and productive environment for a month.
The transient nature of the nomad lifestyle makes it very easy to meet lots of people, but pretty hard to make deeper lasting connections. But spending a month in our magic bubble, getting to know people, sharing experiences and working close to each other builds relationships that can last a lifetime. You will find friends, travel buddies, business partners and maybe even a soulmate.
Mountain Fun & Wellness
Experience the best mountain resort in the Balkans with your new friends.
October is the best time for mountain activities like biking, rock climbing and hiking. The hot thermal springs and many spas in the area are great to get pampered afterwards. Regular yoga, mindfulness and meditation sessions balance physical and emotional wellness.
What makes Bansko a great place for digital nomads?
Kristin from Travelling with Kristin made a cool video about Bansko to answer that question. When we ask our members how they ended up in this small rural village in Bulgaria they often mention:
- Great community of about 80-120 digital nomads year-round in a mountain resort
- Low cost of living with most members spend less than €1000 per month for everything
- Attractive climate allows a range of activities in the summer and winter
- Easy lifestyle and safe environment in a very walkable small town with great air quality
- Part of Europe: comfortable timezone & location, lots of cheap flights, no issues with visa
A typical week during Women on the Mountain
We will have frequent events and activities. Some are part of the normal Coworking Bansko routine, others will be tailored specifically for the Women on the Mountain. But no worries, even though it is a busy schedule on evenings and the weekend we will keep most of the day open so that you can be productive.
- Weekly check-in & accountability. What do you work on? What are your goals? How can we support you?
- Regular yoga, mindfulness and meditation sessions as well as spa time
- Time to work on your business in a beautiful coworking environment
- Mastermind sessions to get group feedback for your business challenges and questions
- Regular skillshares, presentations and workshops
- Weekend activities like mountain biking, guided hikes, trips to the local wineyards and regional attractions
- Healthy meals at some of the best restaurants around town serving Bulgarian and international dishes with options for vegetarians and vegans
Women on the Mountain - Female Entrepreneurship Conference Day
On October 31 we will cap off the month long experience with a proper Female Entrepreneurship Conference Day:
- We will invite people from all over Bulgaria to join us for one day
- Inspiring speakers from among our group
- Showcase your business
- Be on one of our expert panels
- Gain public speaking experience and polish your presentations
What about Covid and travel restrictions?
Bansko is a small town with only 10,000 inhabitants. Covid is not much of an issue here and Bulgaria is lifting travel restrictions frequently.
- Nationals of Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Kosovo (Rep.), Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia (Rep.), Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, UK, Ukraine, Uruguay and Vatican City (Holy See) can travel to Bulgaria without any restrictions. Residents of most European Countries can enter Bulgaria as well. Arrivals from some non-EU countries require a PCR test.
Up-to-date info: IATA Travel Center - We are doing a simple refund policy for our event: You will get a full refund if your situation changes between registering and the start of the event.
Who is running this event?
Women on the Mountain is an event organized by Coworking Bansko.We have some amazing women that will help us to provide you with the best possible experience.
Schedule and Activities
We will adjust the program depending on participant interests. Here is a rough outline of what to expect. Activities with a € have to be paid seperatly. But no worries we are great at negotiating group deals.- Coworking Events Join our community
- Women on the Mountain Program Facilitated for you
- Weekend Trips and Activities Explore the area
- Women Business Success Conference Get on Stage
Showtime
Everyone will do a quick (2-3min) presentation to show what they are working on and passionate about. The idea is to get to know each other to be able assist or collaborate in the future.
Board Game Night
We have many different games to play from casual to cooperative suitable for all experience levels. Gaming is a great way to learn something about people. Are they very competitive? Do they sacrifice themselves for the greater good? Are they backstabbers or frontstabber? Can they lie? Plenty of fun.
Skillshare or Presentation
Depending on who is at the coworking space at the moment we encourage members to do a presentation to share their knowlegde. Topics in the past ranged from selling on Amazon through writing better software to investing in crypto - with all topics in between. During Women on the Mountain we will give preference to female speakers.
TedX Circle
Simple as it sounds, we watch a TEDTalk and discuss it. All the talks are curated by TED for every months. There are 1500 other groups discussing the same TED talks all around the world. Join the global conversation in Bansko!
Group Dinner (€)
We explore the best restaurants in Bansko together. Great conversations and tasty food are always a winner
Soak at the hot springs in Banya (€)
One highlight of the coworking week is always to go to the hot springs together and have dinner afterwards. It's even better when it rains or snows.
Potluck Dinner
Everyone brings something tasty and we will have an amazing feast.
Movie Night
Let's watch a movie together at the end of the week. We often prefer artsy or non-mainstream movies. Members suggest the movie and everyone brings popcorn.
Accountability Hour
We get togethers Monday mornings to set goals for the week and see how can we help each other achieving them.
Full Moon Ritual
October starts with a full moon on the 1st of October and finishes with Full Moon on the 31st. The full moon brings light and invites us to reflect, look at what’s done, to let go and make space for what’s coming. Together we’ll create a beautiful opening and closing full moon ceremony for the months. Bring your own rituals!
Women Circle
For the month, we hold a weekly sisterhood circle, that’s a safe and open space for conversations. What we discuss, depends on what you bring in: women in tech, pay gap, traveling solo, staying healthy on the road, period positive work cultures and period poverty, women in politics, women in science, whatever is your interest, it’s welcome to the circle. We work with what emerges.
Masterminds
Bring a business problem and we connect you to the people who are around and can help you. Leverage that you can pick the brain of black belt remote workers and travelers and pay in coffee.
Feminine Embodiment Workshops
During this workshop Minne will take you through some activities that will be a mix and introduction of embodiment and mindfulness practices, sacred female sexuality knowledge, cacao rituals, Tantra philosophy, and support in emotional health and vulnerability. Also, sharing women circles, tension release exercises and maybe even some ecstatic dance will be up for this day! Minne will create a safe space to explore those topics, where you can always choose how and if you participate. The program isn't set in stone. Minne has plenty of experience, to listen at your requests and pick the practices that we as a group want to explore most.
Wine Tasting in Melnik (€)
Explore one of the premiere Bulgarian wine regions with us. The unique architecture of Melnik and the nearby Rozhen Monastery (located 6 km northeast of Melnik) make it a popular tourist destination. In addition, the town has been famous for producing strong wine since at least 1346. The local wine from the varietal Broad Leave Melnik Vine was reportedly a favourite of Winston Churchill's. Lately, the area of Melnik is enjoying a revival of vine growing and wine making. Several new, modern wineries have been built and operate (Villa Melnik Winery, Sintica Winery, Orbelus, etc.), producing high quality wine from local and international varieties.
We will not only taste some of the best wines, but we will also visit Rupite and the Baba Vanga museum on the way back. Baba Vanga, was a blind Bulgarian mystic, clairvoyant, and herbalist, who spent most of her life in the Rupite area in the Kozhuh mountains in Bulgaria.
New Moon Digital Detox (€)
The start of the moon cycle, when the outside world is dark it’s time to introspect. On the weekend of the 16th, we go out to nature for a digital detox. We dedicate the weekend to set intentions and make plans in facilitated conversations and navigated journaling.
Hiking Virhen (€)
On the edge of our village is Vihren mountain, the highest peak of Bulgaria's Pirin Mountains reaching 2,914 metres. There are several easy, intermediate and advanced hiking trails and we will have a great time enjoying them together.
Mountain Biking (€)
There are lots of really great bike trails around Bansko. If you want to go on the downhill and technical trails then we will have female guides leading us. But some days we will also just cycle across the fields to the golf course, to the nearby hot springs or to the next village.
Spa Day (€)
There are a lot of thermal springs in the region. Velingrad is often called the spa capital of Bulgaria and we will spend a day there to get pampered. “VICTORIA SPA & BALNEO” is the largest spa complex in Velingrad with many different types of saunas and several indoor & outdoor pools. The abundance of facilities and spa services, Asian massages and balneological procedures, combining the magical properties of mineral water will make you forget about the busy everyday life and make it beneficial and unforgettable.
Female Entrepreneurship Power Day
We will organize a entrepreneurship conference with external participants and speakers on the big stage as the highlight of the month. This is your opportunity to shine
Detailed speakers and topics will be decided at the beginning of October.
Our Partners
In life, no one ever succeeds alone. No one is self made. All successful people have had mentors who taught them and helped them along the wayDo you work for an organization that supports female entrepreneurship? Please get in touch to become a partner for Women on the Mountain
What does all this cost?
Investing in your personal success is important, but in Bansko we also realize that money can be tight.We have managed to negotiate discounted rates with local businesses to provide you with a very affordable package that includes accomodation, coworking and transfer from Sofia. So this is probably one of the most affordable retreat experiences ever.
Event Ticket
- Facilitated program
- Dedicated Facebook proup
- Coworking membership
- Single room accomodation
- Airport Transfer
- Conference Day
Accomodation
- single room with bathroom
- clean & safe
- walking distance
Coworking
- great, active community
- 24/7 workspace
- welcome bag
Airport Transfer
- 24/7 pickup from the airport
- safe and experienced drivers
- most convienient option
If you have any special requirements like bringing a partner or upgrading to an apartment, please contact Cvetelina before registering. If you think you have to be here, but can't afford it now, reach out we'll se how we can help. For long-term Coworking Bansko members that already have accomodation in Bansko there is the option to participate without getting a full package.
FAQ
Did we forget something? Please ask CvetelinaHow does pricing work? What is included and what is extra?
You will probably spend another €300-€400 for eating out and maybe €100-€200 for additional activities.
I am working from home, but I am not a nomad. Is this event for me?
How do I get to Bansko?
Who is coming to Women on the Mountain?
What is the accomodation like?
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Can I bring my (male) partner?
When do I have to pay the invoice? What is the refund policy?
I have to work and there seem to be a lot of activities.
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