La Dolce Vita: Retreat to Italy

Welcome to the rolling hills of Le Marche, Italy, where you’ll enjoy a seven night yoga retreat with Lumos Instructor Alyssa Martin. Relax and restore at the luxury hideaway of Oliveto Estate, in Italy’s most untouched region between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea.

Oliveto Estate features two villas (Olivo and Oliveto), with thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor living spaces, and modern  bedrooms and bathrooms. Each bedroom has a balcony or terrace, air conditioning, TV, and private contemporary en-suite bathroom with toiletries. Bedrooms can be booked as either single or double occupancy, and configured as either a King bed or two twin beds. 

Deposits and Payments: Deposits are non-refundable. Cancellations before December 31st, 2025 will be issued a refund for payments made, minus the deposit. Cancellations on or after January 1st, 2026 will be given a credit in the amount paid for use towards a future retreat, and deposit may carry over to a future retreat. Payment Processing for retreat booking is not included in the retreat pricing and is 2.9% for most cards, 3.9% for Amex, but no fee for Bank ACH. 

Payment Plans: Payment plans are available and can be done in any number of installments up to 8 installments. We set the default payment plan at 8, to adjust to another payment plan please email info@lumosfitness.com

Arrival and departure: Flights to/from Rome, Italy are not included in retreat pricing.  We recommend flying overnight on Friday, June 12th to arrive on the morning of the 13th in Italy, and booking an afternoon flight back on June 20th. 

Le Marche is a 3 hour car ride from Rome airport (FCO). Transportation to/from FCO to the Estate IS included in the cost of the retreat, provided attendees arrive at FCO no later than 12 PM on June 13th. All attendees will depart from the Estate on June 20th together. Any attendees that need alternate transportation would need to schedule that on their own, although the concierge team at Oliveto Estate can assist with booking separate transportation. 

Passports & Visas: Please make sure you have a valid passport ahead of travel (passports that expire within 6 months of travel are not valid), and have filled out the ETIAS application online https://etias.com/etias-requirements/etias-for-american-citizens

Meals & Dietary Needs: For all dietary restrictions (gluten, vegetarian, other allergies), please note your restrictions with your signup.

Private Classes: To schedule a private session with an instructor, please email info@lumosfitness.com. Private or semi-private classes are not included in the cost of the trip, unless otherwise noted, but can be arranged. 

Are all activities required?: Everything on the retreat - including classes - is completely optional. This retreat is about taking care of yourself, and doing what feels best for you. 

What about weather? June in Italy is considered "mid season" and is the start of summer. Expect temperatures in the high 60's to mid-80's - warm days and cooler evenings. 

What do I need to bring?: Fitness/workout clothes, sneakers/hiking shoes, swimsuits, sunscreen, any coverings, casual attire including layers, bug spray. Yoga Mats and props will be provided. 

Any tips for how to plan the free time? Yes! There are so many activities to do in this area, from exploring the historic towns, visiting the beaches, guided mountain hikes, bike tours, truffle hunting, lavender picking, and wine tastings. Please let us know what you are interested in, and the concierge team at Oliveto will assist with booking and transportation. All activities must be booked in advance. 

We will arrive in Italy, and our charter bus will take us through Italy to our home for the week - Oliveto Estate. The concierge team will give us a tour of the property and everyone will get settled into their rooms, and convene downstairs for Aperitivo and Dinner. We'll conclude the evening with some gentle stretching led by Alyssa. 

We're taking things easy the first day to help fight off jet-lag! Start your morning off with yoga with Alyssa, followed by a chef-prepared brunch. The day is yours to explore the grounds, hang at the pool, enjoy a massage or visit local Civitanova beach. For those who want to visit the beach, it is about a 20 minute walk over. Umbrellas and chairs will be provided from Cala Maretto beach resort, as well as the taxis back to the estate in the afternoon. We'll all convene for a pasta making class in the late afternoon! We'll have an evening yoga class, followed by dinner (that includes some of our freshly made pasta!) prepared by the chef. 

Start your morning off with yoga with Alyssa, followed by a chef-prepared brunch. The day is yours to explore the grounds, hang at the pool, enjoy a massage, or visit the the local town. We're also offering an optional additional excursion - Truffle Hunting! For those who would like to participate, you'll depart the estate after brunch. Truffle Hunting is about an hour's ride away in the foothills of the mountains. You'll hunt for about 2 hours, then enjoy a 3-course lunch with your found truffles - enjoy a pasta making demonstration while lunch is prepared. Upon your return, we'll all convene for evening yoga, followed by our chef-prepared dinner. 

Start your morning off with yoga with Alyssa, followed by a chef-prepared brunch. We'll depart after brunch for the nearby coastal town of Sirolo. Our hiking guide will meet us there, and guide us on a hike along the Adriatic Sea coast. Take in the stunning views of the deep blue sea and the famous Due Sorelle Beach, before we end at Urbani beach to relax for awhile and swim. We'll return back to the estate for evening yoga and our chef-prepared dinner. 

Start your morning off with yoga with Alyssa, followed by a chef-prepared brunch. The day is yours to hang at the pool, enjoy a massage, or visit the local town. Mid-afternoon anyone who would like to visit the local vineyard Fontezoppa will depart for a wine tasting. We'll all meet in Civitanova Marche for a night out on the town! We'll enjoy dinner at Officina Ristorante before we return back to the estate (group transportation back is covered by us). 

Start your morning off with yoga with Alyssa, followed by a chef-prepared brunch. The day is yours to hang at the pool, enjoy a massage, or visit the the local town. We're also offering an optional additional excursion - an EBike trip to see the Sibillini Mountains (about 1 hour away from the estate). Take in this stunning mountain range on ebikes - a bicycle with an integrated electric motor and battery that assists the rider's pedaling on the gravel terrain. You'll start at Lago Di Fiastra, at the foothilss of the mountains, and bike around a lake, for about 2 hours. You can take a dip in the lake after the ride! We'll all reconvene in the evening for yoga, followed by a chef-prepared dinner. 

Start your morning off with yoga with Alyssa, followed by a chef-prepared brunch. Our final day in Italy is yours to hang at the pool, get a massage, or visit the the local town for some souvenirs. We'll convene in the evening for our final yoga class, then dine all’aperto on the deck for a special oven-fired pizza night. 

Gather your belongings, take one last dip in the pool, and prepare to say goodbyes. We'll enjoy a final chef-prepared brunch, and say farewell to the estate. Our charter bus will take us back across Italy to the airport to head home.