Italy Retreat 5th-11th April 2025
This retreat is for 6 nights/7 days in Puglia in the spring of 2025, expect sunshine and wildflowers in bloom in the hedgerows. Join us in a dedicated retreat centre - La Rosa dei Quattro Venti. The accommodation is an ancient Masseria (farmhouse) dating from the year 1689 renovated with the aim of capturing its timeless beauty. The typical Apulian Trulli (white conical dwellings) make an idyllic backdrop for a yoga immersion. The property is located in the heart of the Itria Valley, scenic and rural about 10km from Martina Franca, 450 meters above sea level and midway between the Adriatic and Ionian Seas.
Rooms are double, twin or double for singe occupancy; each room is ensuite with shower and housekeeping twice weekly. View the rooms here.
The old barn has been converted into a large and impressive yoga studio. Inside, the natural wood flooring is surmounted by a barrel-vaulted ceiling of local stone. We will meet in this space twice daily for morning meditation and movement and then evening restoration and connection. Evening sessions will include a healing sound bath and a musical social gathering of kirtan to uplift, open hearts and bring inner peace.
Yoga sessions will be a collaboration between Gem and Will who each endeavour to bring their authentic selves to the art of sharing practices from this ancient lineage of wisdom traditions. They have combined training of over 1500 hours in a variety of styles including Vinyasa flow, Restorative, Yin, Sound Healing, Forest Yoga, Jivamukti and Pranayama. We are always happy to dedicate individual time to you on retreat if you would like to deepen your practice. We expect a range of experience will be present in the group and are very comfortable with offering an adaptable practice that welcomes you where you are at.
You will experience a healthy food journey through the traditional Italian culinary culture and heritage, recipes and contemporary cuisine combined with vegan, raw and gluten & dairy free dishes. Many fresh fruits and vegetables are picked from La Rosa's kitchen garden staying true to the seasons. Bread, pastries and pasta are homemade and due to ingredients like buckwheat or spelt are much lighter and healthier than common examples. Our days will include a plentiful brunch after yoga with the option to take away in recyclable containers any nibbles to enjoy later, perhaps a picnic under a tree. And also a group buffet dinner prepared to an extremely high standard, more details of the food philosophy can be found here.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Saturday 5th April 2025
Shuttle service to retreat centre from local area*
430pm Check in to rooms, orientation
630pm Opening Circle in the Yoga Shala
730pm Dinner
Sunday 6th April
8am Pranayama & Meditation
9am Yoga Asana
1030am Brunch
1130am Free Time
530pm Restorative Yoga
730pm Dinner
Monday 7th April
8am Pranayama & Meditation
9am Yoga Asana
1030am Brunch
1130am Free Time
530pm Sound Journey
730pm Dinner
Tuesday 8th April
8am Pranayama & Meditation
9am Yoga Asana
1030am Brunch
1130am Free Time
730pm Dinner
830pm Yoga Nidra
Wednesday 9th April
1030am Brunch
1130am Excursion to local villages Alberobello and Locorotondo. Then a sea swim at the beach before visiting a local olive grove for a tour of the mill and olive oil tasting session. We will complete the trip with an early evening walk in Ostuni and stop for the best gelato in Puglia ! **
730pm Dinner
Thursday 10th April
8am Pranayama & Meditation
9am Yoga Asana
1030am Brunch
1130am Free Time
530pm Kirtan
730pm Dinner
830pm Closing Circle
Friday 11th April
9am vacate rooms, light breakfast provided
1030am Shuttle departures to Bari Airport *
* Airport shuttle approx €40pp based on full capacity of minibus payable locally
* * Excursion approx €100pp based on full capacity of minibus payable locally
SAMPLE DINNER MENU
Modern Melanzana Parmigiana- fried smoked aubergine cube infused with basil oil, served with fresh tomato sauce, basil pesto and sheep cheese fondue
Fava bean puree
Sauté chicory and baked mixed peppers
Spelt flour focaccia stuffed with lactose free cheese
Marinated sweet peppers on Altamura bread
INVESTMENT:
Double/Twin room in Trulli or adjoining yoga Shala £1645pp or £1945 single occupancy
Extra Spacious Double/Twin room in the main building £1745pp
All rooms are en suite with shower, Aveda products, towels, twice weekly housekeeping and hairdryer. Heating and fans available.
Rates are full board and include yoga sessions. Transfers and excursions chargeable locally.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
£400 by 25th November 2023
£300 by 25th March 2024
£300 by 25th July 2024
£300 by 25th November 2024
£345 by 25th March 2025
Ts & Cs:
Unfortunately all payments are non refundable and cancellations made within 90 days of the retreat start date will be subject to 100% cancellation fee due to the terms of hiring the retreat centre for sole use. We recommend you organise travel insurance to protect you in case of unforeseeable circumstances.
Get in touch - om@yogabryher.co.uk or whatsapp 07841718088.