puglia italy RETREAT

puglia italy RETREAT

YOGA UNDER THE ANCIENT OLIVES OCTOBER 4 11 PUGLIA, ITALY Practice yoga on the white sandy beaches, under olive trees and in the beautiful stone yoga sala at Masseria Le Fabriche, 3 km from the Ionian Sea. Discover the exquisite cuisine, culture, and beauty of Puglia, including two World Hertiage Unesco sites, in this South Italy Yoga holiday! Puglia, also known as Apulia, is the heel of Italy's boot a sunny southern region with Italy's longest coastline (800km) in which two seas meet: the Adriatic to the east, and the Ionian to the south. Geologically speaking the region resembles Croatia the land mass to which it was once joined. The coast alternates between glittering limestone precipices and long emerald beaches. The countryside is rich in olive groves, vineyards and fresh vegetables, and is legendary for it's excellent cuisine and primitivo wines. Puglia's southern mediterranean architecture and culture is quite distinct from other parts of Italy with it's white washed hilltop towns resembling those of it's nearby neighbor, Greece. And the people... well, you will just have to come and experience Puglinese hospitality first-hand!

FLOW OF THE DAY MORNINGS begin with a silent walk through the olive grove for you to savor the tranquility and feel the rejuvenating power of nature. Our yoga practice will start here, in communion with the ancient olive trees, and move into the beautiful arched yoga sala for a more focused Hatha-Vinyasa practice. Following yoga we will enjoy a healthy breakfast/brunch with local ingredients and fresh Italian coffee on the villa s terrace with splendid views of the vineyard and valley beyond. AFTERNOONS can be spent soaking in the sun on the Ionian sea, exploring the beautiful nature of Puglia, or discovering Puglia s fascinating seaside towns and country villages. SIGHT-SEEING will include three organized excursions to explore the romantic medieval white cities of Puglia, and two Unesco World Sites of Matera and Alberobello, with the Trulli stone houses, unique only to this small region in Puglia. EVENINGS are pure magic, as our talented chef and winemakers serve you a healthy and traditional gourmet dinner paired with the organic Primitivo grown in the villa's vinyard (wine is optional of course!) Savor the sumptuous tastes and simple pleasures of good food, good wine and good company! SLEEP will be heavenly in your luxruious suite after a day of nature, yoga, good food and beautiful connection with yourself and with others!

Masseria Le FAbriche Featured in "The Best Masseria's of Puglia", Masseria Le Fabriche, is a 17th-century farmhouse built into the native white rocks that gently slope toward the Ionian sea; a natural refuge where olive trees and vineyards form the landscape, and the scent of sea and the soil merge. The villa has been restored to the highest creative and aesthetic quality. The suites, located between the grapevines and olive trees, have been designed to provide a sensory experience of peace and relaxation, with large windows and terrace that merge the natural beauty of the outdoors with the elegant luxury of the interior. My desire was to build a space where the creativity of human beings merges with the beauty of nature... this is where I started my journey. Alessia Perrucci, winemaker and founder

Y o g a Join international yoga teacher, Gayle Olson, for sunrise and sunset yoga in communion with the inspiration of nature... sun, sea, waves and fresh air. Morning sessions will begin in the olive grove to warm up our bodies and spirit then move into beautiful arched yoga sala for a more focused practice of Hatha-Vinyasa. Sunset practices will have a more Yin flavor, on the beach or on the the scenic terrace overlooking the vinyards. Hatha Vinyasa IYENGAR YIN GAYLE OLSON founder of Exotic Yoga Retreats and author of The Yoga & Fitness Guide for Women, has taught and practiced Vinyasa, Iyengar and Hatha yoga around the world for over 20 years. Gayle has developed a unique method of giving students intensive hands-on Vinyasa ~ Adjustment ~ Massage like receiving a full-body massage during a vinyasa practice! Whether a practice is fiery and energetic, or soft and receptive, Gayle guides students to maintain a strong meditative focus on breath and joy!

Price for the puglia yoga retreat 1,600 per person in a shared, en-suite room with terrace 1,800 per person in a single, en-suite king room with terrace $250 Deposit reserves your space The Puglia Yoga retreat includes: Seven nights, luxury en-suite accommodation with terrace (single or double available) Delicious Italian food & organic wine from Le Fabriche's vineyard (brunch & dinner) Two yoga classes daily, except on the days of organized excursions Morning serenity walk through vinyeards and olive orchards Three sight-seeing excursions to Unesco Sites: Matera, Alberobello & the historic Lecce Three dinners in local restaurants to taste the exqusite variety of Puglinese cuisine Three days free to lounges on the beach, hike, bike, relax at the villa, or visit nearby villages Bikes are available and on-site free of charge Meals can be vegetarian or non-vegetarian. Puglia is famous for fish and seafood! PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Airfare Airport transfer fee from Brindisi to the villa is 80 each way. We recommend guests rent their own car at the airport, or share with another guest or two in the cost of a car rental to save on the airport transfer and to have freedom to visit the quaint villages, countryside and coast at leisure. We can help make these arrangements if you're interested. Lunches are not included. We have found that three Italian meals daily is too much food! Instead we offer a breakfast/brunch after Yoga, and supply some snacks in your room. We also find guests take great joy in discovering local foods while meandering in villages. Drinks & water outside mealtimes are not included and can be charged for your room.