*** SOLD OUT ***   (we still have a few spaces left on our Umbria, Italy retreat, Sept 2024 - click HERE)

*** GET IN EARLY ***

Feel free to add your name to our waitlist for future retreats (contact us here) to get the scoop on all new yoga retreats!

Soothe your soul and revitalize your spirit, in the heart of the Itria Valley,  1,500 feet above sea level between the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, Italy. 

The unique countryside is dotted with characteristic UNESCO heritage "trulli"(cone-topped houses) against a backdrop of oak woods, olive trees and vineyards.

Immerse yourself in simple Italian pleasures, nutritious and delicious home-made food, plus yoga and meditation to restore and renew.

Join us for yoga, meditation, laughter and connection, in this charming and lesser-traveled region, off the tourist track, in the “heel” of Italy. (Please sign up now, as space is limited) 

A boutique retreat experience, a small group, a peaceful setting ... making memories to last a lifetime.
 

Beginners and seasoned yoga students are welcome. You’ll feel supported and encouraged as you connect body, mind and spirit through ancient yoga practices.

Our “From Stressed to Blessed” workshops will ease your body and put a smile on your face:

• YOGA NIDRA with Julie Murphy @yogaressa
• YIN YOGA with Karen Pagano
• Gentle yoga
• Breathing & Relaxation techniques
• Face Yoga
• EFT Tapping

A Love Affair With Italy 🇮🇹

If, like us, you’ve been to Italy many times, this’ll be an om-coming for you. Italophiles, here is your chance to connect with everything that is so irresistible about Italy.

Peaceful, unspoiled, unique … our private location is on 14 acres in the quiet Murgese countryside, a gently undulating area of hills and magnificent forests. Stay in a charming cone-topped "trullo", or in the elegantly renovated 1689 "masseria" (farmhouse). All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, and are comfortably furnished to blend in with our surroundings.

Experience a healthy culinary journey through Italian culture and heritage; a combination of traditional recipes and contemporary cuisine. Fresh, home-made, with locally sourced products and organic ingredients.

Your retreat destination isn't a hotel ... it's a unique, specialist destination, designed with yoga and retreats in mind. Like a haven of happiness, the small whitewashed dwellings of the property, pit themselves against the endlessly blue sky. 

If you’ve been with us on retreat before, you’ll know we blend activity with relaxation, whether in peaceful solitude or in the community of likeminded souls. 

What delights will you choose on your retreat?
– walk a meditational path in the private forest
– a dip in the swimming pool

– various quiet areas to relax and meditate

– an Ayurvedic massage
– relax in a hammock with your favorite book

Find the calm of tranquil nights under a star-filled sky. It’s all on offer here, in peaceful Puglia. 

You're welcome to read some of our retreat testimonials (and enjoy the photos!) - CLICK HERE

Known as the pioneer of Yin Yoga in South Florida, Karen Pagano’s instruction focuses on energy patterns; releasing and opening to one’s True Essential Spirit.  Karen’s light-hearted delivery is grounded by multiple teaching certifications she has earned in over 30 years of practice. 

Julie Murphy discovered yoga in her home country, South Africa, during her demanding business career. She has several teaching certifications from the US and India. Julie is recognized for her meditation teachings, particularly Yoga Nidra, enjoyed by thousands on Insight Timer, Spotify and other platforms. 

Her wish is to contribute to a kinder world, through the balance and the peace that meditation can bring. She enjoys meditation as a path to positive personal transformation. Website: yogaressa.com

SInce 2015, Karen and Julie have co-created many heartfelt and inspirational yoga retreats in fabulous destinations around the world. 

This is more than yoga retreat. This is more than an Italian vacation.  We’ve designed a holistic experience, focusing on mind and body wellness, setting the foundation for positive personal transformation.

Those who pass through the sacred walls of this yoga space become part of a community sharing the important things in life:  connection, freedom, love, yoga, and much more. 

Transfers To/From Our Retreat Center ✈️ 🚙

The cost of transfers is not included.

Check in time is 3pm on Saturday, August 31. 

Check out time is 10am on Thursday, September 5.

BY AIR / TRAIN  
The closest airports are Bari Palese (BRI) about 55 miles away, or Brindisi Papola Casale (BDS) about 40 miles away. If you're making your way by train, be sure to book your train ticket well in advance, as the trains fill up quickly.

SHARED RIDE from/to airport

We’ll provide information for an optional shared ride from either Bari airport (BRI) or Brindisi airport (BDS), and the cost will depend on how many people request a shared ride. 

There are non-stop flights to Bari from Rome airport (FCO) and from other European cities. 

TRAVEL INSURANCE ✅

We strongly advise comprehensive travel insurance to include trip cancellation and interruption, baggage, accident, emergency  assistance and medical assistance. We cannot be held responsible for any cancellations, whatever the reasons or circumstances, as costs have already been committed to the venue.

PAYMENTS / CANCELLATION ✅

*** A 50% non-refundable deposit secures your spot *** 

The full balance is due March 31, 2024.

Should you wish to transfer your fully-paid spot to someone you know, we can happily accommodate this, at no charge.

In the unfortunate event that you have to cancel your trip, if we are able to fill your spot by July 31, 2024, you will be issued a refund less $108 admin fee. There will be no other refunds made at any time.

In the highly unlikely event that the retreat center cancels, your payment will be applied to a rescheduled retreat within 12 months.

ACTIVITIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

We live in an unpredictable world, and many things are out of our control. If an activity or excursion is canceled, we will use our discretion and our best efforts to substitute it with an alternative option where possible. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

When you complete your registration and make your first payment, you will be asked to agree to our Terms and Conditions. PLEASE familiarize yourself with this before you register! Click HERE for the info.