Join Diane Vitoria, owner of The Yoga House Brandon, for 6 nights / 7 days in the Dolomites, located in Northern Italy's stunning Italian Alps. 

We run our retreats in Val Gardena, a valley in the heart of Italy’s unique Dolomites mountains. One of the most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the landscape of this outdoor paradise outdoes itself with remarkable natural phenomena which can only be experienced up close. Endless walking trails bring you every direction into the Puez-Odle Nature park, framed by the majestic peaks. 

We stay at the 5 star ADLER DOLOMITI Resort, located in a verdant valley in the center of charming Ortisei. 

All meals except three lunches on your three free days are included in your retreat package. Sourced from local organic farms, cuisine at the ADLER features hearty regional dishes and highlights Mediterranean aromas. 

We feel that the best way to experience these mountains is walking amongst them yourself, so during your time in the Dolomites, we will include two hiking excursions private to your retreat group. Starting with a gondola ride into the pristine alpine pastures, knowledgeable local guides will take you along trails that get you up-close to the towering peaks, peaceful farms, and old growth forests. Depending on the specific time of year, we’ll enjoy either a picnic lunch with staggering views, or we’ll stop at one of the Dolomites’s family owned dining huts known for their South Tyrolean comfort food - homemade pastas and alpine cheeses. 

Diane, and a co-leader, will offer daily yoga classes of various styles, mindful meditations as well as journaling exercises and hands on activities to enhance your experience in the mountains and compliment the active nature of this retreat. You will also have ample time to relax amongst the property and spa or explore and shop the village of Ortisei during your three free days, in which only yoga practices and meals will be scheduled.

The ADLER’s SPA complex is vast, with multiple heated pools, saunas, and steam rooms, and is complimentary for use by all guests. A range of optional spa treatments like massages, facials and body wraps, to enrich both body and soul, can also be booked. 

What's more, the ADLER also offers a range of experiences, complimentary for its guests, from additional hiking, to e-biking adventures amongst the mountainsides, and even cultural tours. 

NOTE: We always do our best to accommodate all levels of physical fitness, and special dietary needs. Of course, the very nature of these mountains may offer limitations to what is offered, day-to-day. Those who follow more restrictive diets are likely to find that they have restricted choices relative to what they are used to consuming back home. Please email info@solseedretreats.com in advance of registration if you have concerns that your dietary or physical requirements can not be met. 

A 500 EURO non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot on this retreat. The balance is due 120 days prior to trip departure. You can either pay in full upon registration, or enroll in our automatic 3 installment payment plan. If you would like to set up a different payment plan, enroll in the standard one and then email info@solseedretreats.com to make edits.

Questions? Reach out to our logistics team at info@solseedretreats.com.

Please read on for important info on: 

What is Included, What is Not Included, Trip Activity Level, Passport Requirements, Our Cancellation & Refund Policy, and Required Travel Insurance. 

• 6 nights / 7 days of Upscale Accommodations at the ADLER Dolomiti Resort, located on a verdant oasis with mountain views in the center of Ortisei. 

• Meals Included: Breakfast and dinner daily at the ADLER starting with dinner on Day 1 and ending with breakfast on Day 7. Lunch is included during our two hiking excursion days (either bagged or at a local hut).

• Two Private Group Excursions: all levels guided hikes with a bagged lunch or lunch at a hut (depending on the season).

• Use of ADLER Guest Services: indoor & outdoor pools, saunas, gym, additional guest experiences such as guided hikes & bike tours, and use of e-bikes.

• Roundtrip Airport Transfers from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)

• All resort taxes, fees, and base gratuities

• Daily Yoga Programming with Diane and a co-leader

• Round trip airfare to Venice (VCE)
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Optional massages and spa services
• Additional excursions or cab rides not offered by the resort
• Lunch on your three free days
• Required Travel Insurance

You’ll be flying into Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), in Italy. We’ve collected recommended flights from Tampa (TPA) and Orlando (MCO) for your reference. Recommended Flights TYHB Italy. 

Arrival Date: Sunday, May 24th, 2026

If you will arrive in Venice on the retreat start date, please plan to land by 11AM. We will schedule one included group transfer from the airport to our resort in Val Gardena (about a 4 hour drive, with a comfort break in the middle), and arrive in time for dinner.

Please note that you will likely need to depart from the United States on the evening prior to your retreat start date, as flights heading to Europe are typically overnight flights.

If you plan to arrive a few days early to spend extra time in Venice prior to the retreat start date, plan to meet the group back at the airport between 10:30 and 11:30AM. To reach the airport from one of the major islands (Murano, Burano, Lido) you can travel by the public (or private) boat system – only in Venice! Budget about an hour for this, but certainly check on the expected times given where you are starting from.

Please note: If you face significant delays on arrival day, due to flight delays, missed connections, or otherwise, you may miss the included group shuttle to Ortesei. In this scenario, you will be financially liable for covering the cost of a private transfer. You should purchase a comprehensive travel insurance plan which covers: Trip Interruption, Travel Delay, and Missed Connection so that you can file a claim and recuperate the expense of a private transfer to the hotel.

Departure Date: Saturday, May 30th, 2026

Please do NOT book flights that depart before 1:30PM on the departure date, as we will be traveling about 4 hours from our resort in Val Gardena to the Venice airport that morning.

If you are staying in Venice after the retreat to continue exploring, we will drop you off at the airport, from which you can easily access Venice via the boat system.

Once you have booked your flights, please forward your itinerary* to travel@solseedretreats.com. 

*Dates, times, and flight number of arrival and departure must be provided.

We rank this itinerary as Activity Level 4 - Active. We aim to make the group hikes as all levels as possible, and light modifications to the included hikes may be made to accommodate some physical restrictions. However, alternative options may be limited in scope, and may preclude attendance of all the included excursions.

Activity Level 1 - Easy: Expect only short walks, and short flights of stairs.

Activity Level 2 - Relaxed: Expect short walks, slight inclines, and sustained activity for only a few hours.

Activity Level 3 - Moderate: Expect slightly longer walks, and activities that correlate to a semi-active lifestyle. Participants should be comfortable with half days of touring, and walking up and down steeper inclines.

Activity Level 4 - Active: Expect longer walks, steeper inclines, and 4 - 6 hours of sustained activities, with appropriate rests. To take advantage of all the offerings, folks should lead an active life style.

Activity Level 5 - Challenging: Expect vigorous walks, hikes, kayaking, etc. Participants should be experienced in outdoor activities, and know how to prepare for, and endeavor upon full day adventures in the wild!

If you have any questions or concerns about this itinerary's Activity Level, please contact info@solseedretreats.com for more details prior to registering. 

US Citizens must have a valid passport to travel to Italy. Please check your passport expiration date and make sure it is valid for at least 3 months after the end date of your retreat. 

You can find the most up to date information about this on the US Embassy of Italy's Website.

All retreats include a €500 non-refundable / non-transferable deposit, which is required to hold your spot on the trip. 

Additional balance payments made are refundable up to 120 days prior to the retreat start date. SolSeed must receive an email at info@solseedretreats.com requesting cancellation prior to 12:00AM on this date in order to secure a refund of additional balances paid. The initial €500 deposit remains non-refundable and non-transferable. All balances paid are non-refundable and non-transferable within 120 days of the retreat start date. 

SolSeed Retreats can only make an exception to these terms if:

1. The host government forbids us to visit as tourists.
2. The host government forbids our vendors from hosting us as tourists.
3. The US government forbids us to travel to the host country as tourists.

If SolSeed must further postpone or cancel the trip for any of the above reasons, all registrants will receive a refund of all deposits paid less €200.

The purchase of travel insurance is required for this trip.

Most policies protect you against potential trip delays or cancellations due to airline issues, family emergencies, illness, injury, etc. The travel insurance will also demonstrate to the host country that you are able to pay for any emergency services which may be necessary during your stay.

SolSeed is not authorized to sell travel insurance. Any offer to purchase travel insurance that you encounter during the checkout process are third party offers. You are free to select your own policy provider. If you would like to review options in a convenient online marketplace, we like what www.insuremytrip.com has put together. We have also had great experience with Trawick International and their customer service, and heard very good things from AAA and AMEX Members who have purchased their travel insurance through those respective agencies.

We strongly encourage you to speak with a travel insurance agent to discuss your specific coverage needs, and to clear up any questions you may have relative to travel insurance coverage.

If you'd like to read more about Travel Insurance and our suggestions, please visit this blog post: https://solseedretreats.com/travel-insurance-faqs/

Arrival Day

Arrival in Venice - Airport transfer to Val Gardena included when within flight parameters.

7:30 PM - Dinner

Free Day 

8 AM- Morning Practice

9:30 AM- Breakfast

FREE TIME - Explore ADLER’s wellness Oasis offers, or schedule additional excursions with the outdoor center. 

5:30 PM - Afternoon Class

7:30 PM - Dinner

Excursion Day 

8 AM- Morning Practice

9:30 AM- Breakfast

10:30 AM- Depart for Hiking tour

Lunch (Picnic or Alpine Hut)

5:30 PM - Afternoon Class

7:30PM - Dinner

Free Day

8 AM- Morning Practice

9:30 AM- Breakfast

FREE TIME - Explore ADLER’s wellness Oasis offerings, or schedule additional excursions with the outdoor center. 

5:30 PM - Afternoon Class

7:30 PM - Dinner

Excursion Day

8 AM- Morning Practice

9:30 AM- Breakfast

10:30 AM- Depart for Hiking tour

Lunch (Picnic or Alpine Hut)

5:30 PM - Afternoon Class

7:30 PM - Dinner

Free Day 

8 AM- Morning Practice

9:30 AM- Breakfast

FREE TIME - Explore ADLER’s wellness Oasis offers, or schedule additional excursions with the outdoor center. 

5:30 PM - Afternoon Class

7:30 PM - Dinner

Return to Airport

Breakfast

Return transfer to Venice depends upon the departure flight time