Join Maria Santoferraro, E-RYT 500 of the Daily Downward Dog for a week of seaside yoga, meditation, sunshine, scrumptious food, and sightseeing on the gorgeous Amalfi Coast of Italy. Your home base for this Italian yoga retreat is Villa Rosy. This private villa is in a splendid location of the Sorrento peninsula, in the area of Nerano and overlooking the sea. Its popular coastline is one of the largest in the area. This fabulous bay is famous for the beauty and of its seabed and underwater caves.

Located halfway between Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast, it is the ideal place for sea, but also mountain lovers, as it offers pleasant hiking and trekking excursions nearby and we will be taking a few hikes as part of the retreat. Villa Rosy is located 7-10 minutes walking distance from Marina del Cantone where there is a nice beach and restaurants.

The villa is an ideal starting point for day trips on the sea, and to Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, and Pompeii.

The villa is set in a panoramic position overlooking the sea and is equipped with large outdoor terraces for al fresco dining, a private pool, and whirlpool. Near the swimming pool, there is an outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven and BBQ.

Inside the villa is equipped with all comforts and facilities: AC, WiFi, TV, and professional kitchen.

There are a total of ten rooms available for the retreat. Each room has a flat-screen TV, wardrobe, desk, lamps, and a private bathroom complete with a large walk-in shower, toilet, bidet, and hairdryer.

 A day boat trip of the Amalfi Coast– The boat trip will take you on a trip along the stunning Amalfi coast around the island of Li Galli, with stops in Positano and Amalfi. Take a dip or swim or do some sightseeing. Soft drinks are included. The boat is completely private for our group, and we will have our own private sailor. Transportation to the boat dock is included.

Show pic of us on a boat trip

Day trip to Positano for sight-seeing OR to Hike the Path of the Gods  

This day is yogi’s choice – transportation will be provided to Bomerano for those who wish to do the Hike of the Gods which ends in Positano, or you can decide to get dropped off in Positano for sight-seeing, shopping, and lunch.

Perhaps the most popular hike of the Amalfi Coast, the Path of the Gods, a walk that recalls the incredible landscapes of Greek mythology. The route starts at Bomerano (Agerola) and continues along the beautiful path surrounded by typical Mediterranean nature. We will be led by a local licensed guide, who will show you the relationship between plants and people (how local people used and still use plants for medications and food), telling stories and folk legends of the place. You will stop along the way to admire and photograph the beautiful landscapes. A picnic lunch will be provided.

Tour of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius

Transportation to Pompeii for a tour with a private guide (Pompeii entrance fee is included). Lunch with a wine tasting, and then on to a visit to Vesuvius. We will hike to the top to look down into the crater and the spectacular surrounding views are breathtaking.

[grab pics from Pompeii and mount Vesuvius]

Day Trip to Sorrento for Shopping and an Italian Cooking Class – Transportation to the beautiful town of Sorrento for sightseeing and shopping on your own for a few hours and then we are off to a private Italian Cooking Class. You will learn how to cook typical local dishes such as gnocchi, baked aubergines, ravioli, assorted pizzas, bruschetta. At the end of the class, you will get to eat everything that you have prepared and cooked and drink some great local wine.

Naples Tour Option for Guided Tour of Naples on Sept 24. If you are coming in early for the retreat – there will be a guided tour of Naples from 11 AM – 3 PM with a stop for famous Naple’s pizza for lunch. The tour is included, pizza lunch is extra. [add the sites you will see later]

There will be two days that are open for optional boat trips to visit Capri, hiking, beach, or relaxing at the villa. Massages will be available to schedule on one of these days.

Hike Day with an excursion from the Villa to hike Termini – Monte San Costanzo – Punta Campanella with gorgeous views of Capri and the Bay of Naples. The entrance to the hike is 5 minutes away by car. It is a medium to high difficulty hike that is 8 km (4.9 miles) and takes approximately 3.5-4 hours to hike. There will be some out-of-pocket expenses for transportation to the trail. 

Four morning and five evening yoga and meditation sessions with Maria with views of the sea

• Round-trip transportation from Naples Airport/Train Station to Villa
• 7 nights Villa accommodations in double occupancy ensuite bedrooms – there are options for single occupancy in some rooms and also triple occupancy in two rooms
• 7 Breakfasts
• Two chef-prepared Italian dinners at the Villa including wine
• Pizza party dinner at the Villa includes one drink
• Included sightseeing excursions include transportation, entrance fees, and tour guides (see details for included meals on these excursions)

 Airfare to Naples Italy (NAP) – Naples is the closest airport, but you may also want to consider flying into Rome and then making your way to Naples.

• Travel insurance (highly recommended)
• Optional activities include massages, boat trip  to Capri, transportation to Termini-Monte San Costanzo-Punta Campanella hike
• Snacks and additional meals
• Transportation to Marina del Cantone for beach/restaurants if not walking
• Wine and alcohol (except where noted above for the 2 villa dinners and cooking class)