Overview

Yoga Bella 2026
Umbria Italy
Sep 19 - 24, 2026
Jenny Kaufman & Patti Lupo image
Jenny Kaufman & Patti Lupo
$3,500
Deposit: $750

About your trip

Join Jenny Kaufman and Patti Lupo in celebrating over a decade of leading transformative retreats in Italy. Whether you are a seasoned yogi or stepping onto the mat for the very first time, this experience is for you. All ages, all levels, and all people are welcome. We believe in creating a space where everyone can feel at ease, inspired, and deeply cared for.


For five soul-nourishing days, we will be hosted by our dear friends at Locanda della Quercia Calante, a serene eco-resort nestled in the heart of Umbria located halfway between Rome and Florence. Known as the “Green Heart of Italy,” Umbria is a region rich with rolling hills, olive groves, vineyards, and ancient towns that invite you to slow down and savor life.


Expect daily yoga and movement practices that meet you exactly where you are, delicious local meals, and time to explore nearby villages or simply rest by the pool. The retreat center, often described as “heaven on earth,” embraces a lifestyle rooted in balance, simplicity, and connection to nature, to each other, and to yourself.


Come solo, bring a friend, or travel as a couple. This retreat is an invitation to reconnect with what matters most, in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Payment and Cancellation Policy

To reserve your spot on the retreat, a non-refundable deposit of $750 is required at the time of registration. We are happy to arrange a payment plan for the remaining balance. However, full payment is due no later than Monday, June 1, 2026.


Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your trip:

  • Cancellations made on or before June 1, 2026: You will receive a refund of any payments made minus the $750 non-refundable deposit.
     
  • Cancellations made after June 1, 2026: Refunds will only be issued if we are able to fill your spot on the retreat. This includes cancellations due to illness, personal emergencies, or any unforeseen circumstances.
     

Travel Insurance


We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance that includes:

  • Trip cancellation and interruption
     
  • Medical and emergency coverage
     
  • Baggage protection
     
  • Emergency assistance


Travel insurance is the best way to protect your investment and give yourself peace of mind.

What's included

ALL yoga/meditation/core

DELICIOUS meals

Lodging

Transfer to/from airport

Wine Tasting

Two excursions

1) Orvieto -- You will have time to shop this local hilltop town and find a spot for dinner on your own. 2) Civita -- We will hike up to this precious hill town for a beautiful lunch meal.

What's not included

Airfare

Massage Services

Cash Euro only.

Individual wine choices

Optional cooking class

Unique Transporation*

*Should you arrive late or need to leave early, we will arrange transport for you at your own expense.

Saturday September 19th

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Arrival in Rome

You will book your own flight and land in Rome (FCO) and plan on arriving between 8:00am and 11:00am on Saturday September 19th, which means you are leaving the States on Friday September 18th. Once we have everyone's flight details, we arrange our own large bus transportation that will take us on a @2 hr ride to the farm in Umbria. There is time to eat a snack and sleep on the bus. Once we arrive at the farm you will show them your passport and we will sit down for our first delicious lunch. Then you have time to settle in your rooms before our first yoga practice which will be aimed at soothing our traveled bodies and calming our nervous systems. Then dinner and off to bed.

Sunday September 20th

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Our first full day.

We will wake up and offer an short 30 min early meditation/movement session, which everything is optional. Then on to breakfast. After breakfast we have a longer 90 min yoga session on the yoga deck. The afternoon is filled with space for a walk, a nap, swimming, or simply being. We will reconvene in the afternoon for a mellow 60 in yoga/meditation session. Then our hosts, along with Patti + Jenny, invite you to our Umbrian Wine Tasting. Even those that do not consume alcohol will have something special as well, and everyone will love hearing about the history of the land here in Umbria, and enjoy the appetizers made with everything local to the property. Dinner, then off to bed.

Monday September 21

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Day trip to Orveito

Awake to a 30 min movement/meditation session and then to breakfast. Our longer 90 min yoga session and then some space before a light lunch.  Late afternoon we will be on our way to Orveito, a gorgeous hill town about 40 min away. You will have the remainder of the day to explore this adorable town, shop, eat gelato, and visit the extraordinary sights. Scope out the perfect spot for dinner and we will meet you at the Duomo and get us all home safely.

Tuesday September 22

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Time to make the pasta.

Remaining on the property today we will have 3 sessions of movement,. There will be space in the afternoon for massages, and for our pasta cooking lesson if you are interested. For dinner we will enjoy the fruits of our labor.

Wednesday September 23

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Day trip to Civita

One of the single most extraordinary towns in Italy, we will travel about 30 minutes to Civita late morning. That way we will be there by lunchtime and you can walk around and check out this little town and find the perfect spot to eat lunch. After a long lunch we will make our way back to the farm and enjoy our last yoga session and closing.

Thursday September 24th

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Time to head back to Rome.

We firmly believe that if you have flown all this way, let's give you the time to explore Italy. We will leave the farm VERY early on Thursday morning and have you back to the Rome airport in time to catch a flight stateside, or to hail a cab and head into Rome. 

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1. Umbria Italy

Umbria Italy

About your organizer

Jenny Kaufman has been teaching yoga in the Chicago area for over 25 years. Her classes serve students of all levels and her playful and smart teaching style has made her a much beloved teacher. You can follow her @jennykyoga on Instagram. Patti Lupo has been helping students transform through yoga for many years in the Chicago area with her warm and nurturing style. She is a lover of all things Italian (including the language) and is at her best here in this setting.

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