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About this trip
“Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown.“ ~ Anthony Bourdain
Join me for a very special yoga retreat in Nardò; a city full of art, palaces, towers, eclectic villas, castles, farms, monumental gardens, natural parks, and over 14 miles of pristine coastline. While this small baroque town is not a highly publicized destination, the diverse and genuine people and way of life simply cannot be found in the more touristy areas of Puglia. Nardò has maintained an unspoiled nature, and this authenticity makes it the perfect backdrop for a nourishing and culturally inspiring yoga retreat. Summers here are HOT, but in October, the weather is mild, beach walks are meditative, and the streets once again belong to the locals who are filled with kindness. For one week, we will slow down, practice yoga daily, eat delicious local cuisine, explore the ancient city, go on adventures, become like the locals and truly submerge ourselves in the beautiful and unique culture that this very special region has to offer. This will truly be a magical and unforgettable experience.
Our Home For the Week
Nardò, perfectly centralized in the middle of Puglia. was founded about 3,000 years ago and has seen it all: Messapians, Grecians, Arabs, Turks, Normans, Spaniards, French, and Venetians. It has been influenced from a quirky mixture of cultures for centuries that is tangible in the people, the food, the local dialect, the music, and the architecture. Our home for the week, a meticulously converted ancient monastery (which was formerly a palace) lies in the center of Nardò. You can expect large and luxurious rooms, each completely unique in style, with grand frescoed vaulted ceilings, mosaic tiled or parquet floors, elegant antique furnishings, ensuite bathrooms and private outdoor terraces overlooking the ancient city. With a series of living rooms and patios, the soothing sounds of the interior fountain, and the sun shining generously inside and out, this place will invoke joy, inspiration and most importantly a sense of peace.
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What’s included
- Accommadations6 nights, 7 days accommodations in luxury Villa that is both rich in history and the comforts of modernity
- YogaTwice daily yoga classes in a gorgeous and unique antique yoga hall
- MealsDaily buffet style Italian breakfast and 4 gourmet dinners
- Group Cooking ClassTogether we will learn how to make Orecchiette pasta, which is the typical pasta of this region.
- ExcursionGroup Day Excursion to Lecce, Gallipoli, and Otrano
- Airport TranportTransportation to/from airport on first and last day of the retreat. Shuttles will be picking up and dropping off at Bari International Airport/BRI. There will be two group transports, time TBD.
What’s not included
- Flights
- Alcohol
- Additional ExcursionsThere are many fun things to do in this area including hikes in local natural parks, wine and oil tasting, bike tours, pottery classes, soap making classes, and visiting neighboring towns & cities.
- Tourist Tax1 euro per day per person
Available Packages
Each room has high ceilings, many with frescoes, parquet and/or mosaic tiled floors, private terraces, en suite bathrooms (some with bathtubs). Each room has air conditioning/Heating, and free wifi. Double occupancy rooms will have two separate beds, however they can be occupied as a shared bed. Each room is unique. If you would like to like to see photos of the different rooms, please let me know. First come first serve.
Each room has high ceilings, many with frescoes, parquet and/or mosaic floors, private terraces, en suite bathrooms (some with bathtubs). Each room has air conditioning/Heating, and free wifi.
Rooms will have one King or Queen size bed. Each room is unique. If you would like to like to see photos of the different rooms, please let me know. First come first serve.