Join me and discover La Rosa dei 4 Venti near Martina Franca in Puglia in the south-east of Italy.

Located on a 14-acre estate in the heart of the Italian countryside, this ancient 16th century masseria or farmhouse, is now entirely dedicated to the practice of yoga and meditation and to the well-being of those who visit it. Among the beautiful gardens are a Yoga Shala, a pool, an outdoor patio, a 17th century church and a private forest.

You will be comfortably accommodated in beautiful rooms and will enjoy healthy vegetarian dishes, made with fresh ingredients and produced locally, while honoring the reputation of Italian cuisine.

A week gives us time to explore and deepen our yoga practice – whatever your experience. Time to rest and relax and time to explore this extraordinary area of Italy.

Beautiful and comfortable accomodation

Each guest room is unique, full of character and furnished to reflect different styles consistent with the building to create a relaxed, calming and laidback atmosphere. All the rooms have en-suite bathrooms with shower, toilet and basin. Towels and hairdryers are all provided.

Rooms are available as standard or superior Twin or Double Share. Superior rooms are a little more spacious. There are also 2 rooms available for single occupancy.

Please book early as the retreat is restricted to a total of 18.

Please note if you wish to share a room, you will need to find a friend to share with. If this is not possible, I will try and match you with a share, but if there is noone registered by June 1st 2023, the room will be charged at the single occupancy rate.

Rooms will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Sublime food

The delicious cuisine, is based on a PH alkaline diet, with a wide variety of locally sourced products and organic ingredients, carefully selected among the freshest foods of this fertile agricultural region. Many fresh fruits and vegetables are picked from the kitchen garden, and the menu changes according to the seasonality of products bringing different tasty delights to the table. You will experience a healthy, Italian culinary culture and heritage: traditional recipes and contemporary cuisine combined with lots of vegan, raw and gluten & dairy free dishes. Bread, pastries and pasta are homemade, but due to the special ingredients like buckwheat, spelt or kamut flour, these are all much lighter and healthier. Each meal is prepared with great thought and precision and the chef will be happy to accommodate your dietary needs.

You will be surprised on how strong and healthy you will feel by the end of the week. For the same reason the retreat is strictly alcohol free and we strongly ask you to respect that by not bringing any wine of your own to not encourage others. A farewell glass will be served at the last dinner

Yoga for everyone

The old stone 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, and the original troughs, that contained the food for the animals, are now used for storage of mats, etc. It is a bright and spacious environment in which you’ll find silence and inspiration to practice yoga and meditation.

The week’s yoga will be a mixture of dynamic sessions to give you boundless energy, restorative yoga to help release any tension or fatigue and yogic breathing and guided meditations to calm the mind and energise the body. As always, the yoga will be mindful of you and your individual needs and you can choose to attend all 3 classes or day or just go at your own pace – this is your time to rest, restore and revitalise.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yoga practitioner, all abilities are very welcome.

Extraordinary Puglia

There will be plenty of time for you to explore the beautiful area around La Rosa. From walks in the beautiful private forest, trips to the coast or spending some time exploring the fascinating villages like Alberobello, Locorotondo, Martina Franca and Cisternino.

Once on site the retreat centre will help us organize some group excursions, depending on the interests of the group or of individuals

For more information please see http://www.larosadei4venti.org/discover-puglia/

Or if that all sounds a bit too much activity, find a hammock in a shady spot or lie by the pool and read that book!

Massage treatments will also be available at extra cost payable direct to La Rosa.

Accomodation Options: Prices are per person.

Double/Twin Share Rooms:

Standard double/twin share with ensuite bathroom £1275 pp. Sold Out

Superior double/twin share with ensuite bathroom £1375 pp Sold Out

Single Occupancy rooms ( 2 available)

Small Room with double bed with ensuite: £1650. Sold Out

Superior double bed room with ensuite: £1950. Sold Out

What the cost of your retreat includes:

Up to 3 Yoga and Meditation Practices each day apart from arrival and departure days and a rest day mid week. All mats and equipment are provided.

Check in is from 4.30pm onwards on the 23rd September . Please do not arrive earlier.

Checkout is 9am on the 30th September with a group transfer organsied to leave La Rosa at 10.30am.

All your meals during the week:

• Early morning snack and coffee/teas
• All day access to fruits, coffee, tea, biscuits/cakes & superfood bars
• Brunch and Dinner

Use of all common spaces and facilities, Pool and pool towels, Private Forest / walking trails, Indoor and outdoor lounges

Wi-Fi

What is not included:

Air travel

Travel Insurance – we strongly recommend you take out medical and travel insurance. Please see terms and conditions.

Shuttle service to and from the airport

Local excursions and meals outside of La Rosa

Additional cleaning services, extra pool towel and bed linen change.

On-site massage service

Tips / gratuities

How to Book:

Please complete the registration form below and press send. On receipt of your form I will reserve your place. Once the numbers of attendees are confirmed I will send you an email requesting the required deposit. Please do not book your flights until your deposit is requested.

The deposit is non refundable unless I cancel the retreat. If this happens, your deposit will be refunded in full.

Deposit for Italy 2023 retreat: £600pp

The final remaining balance will be due by June 1st 2023.

If you would prefer to pay in instalments, please contact me and this can be easily arranged.

Please note the terms and conditions. Thank you.

Covid Lockdown:

In the case of another UK lockdown, you will be offered a refund ( minus 1.5% to cover bank fees) or a transfer to a new date for the retreat.

Please note that due to the terms of our contract with the venue, we are unable to offer refunds if you test positive for COVID or the enforcement of other travel restrictions prevent you from attending.

Please make sure you take out appropriate travel insurance to cover this eventuality.

Please also check you have a current passport that will be valid for the dates you are travelling.