Recharge, calm your mind and body, and reconnect with your soul at an elegant charming traditional Apulian farmhouse, where you'll be immersed in rejuvenating wellness activities, local hospitality, and a natural, eco-friendly environment.

By participating, you not only gain valuables tools to maintain a healthy balanced lifestyle but also contribute to sustainability and support small businesses.

Additionally, you have the opportunity to get involved in a reforestation project - all within a small group setting (6 - 10 people). This retreat is a fusion of luxury, tradition, and ecological travel!

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Highlights:

- 5 nights stay at a newly refurbished farmhouse, owned by a cause-driven family business, with a sea views, relaxing gardens and a private land

- Daily vegetarian authentic meals made with local ingredients by three Puglian woman, who learned from their mothers

- Sea view freshly renovated dining area

- Daily yoga and meditation classes taught by an experienced teacher at a spacious outdoor Yoga Shala

- 15 min walk to the beautiful Ionian Sea beach

- Planting trees (optional) at the retreat venue and even adding personal tags

- Excursion to Ostuni, known as White City for its whitewashed old town, must-see visiting Puglia

- Free usage of bicycles

- Extra activities: guided hiking, trips to surrounding towns, water sports, sound healing, massage, workshops of pottery, natural soap, raw food, wild herbal drinks, and more.

The Retreat Venue 

A newly rebuilt country house, - Masseria in Italian, named after traditional Apulian farmhouses, is located at the Province of Taranto, on a gentle slope, immersed in 15 hectares of private land and nature. A beautiful Ionian Sea beach is only 1 km away and can be reached in 15 min on foot. The only sounds that can be heard are the ones of nature. 

The venue is owned by a cause-driven small family business which is big on sustainability.

Their eco mission: "We want to make sure every retreat attendance does not have a negative impact on the environment. We therefore run on solar energy, are investing in our own reforestation project around our venue, and we prioritise sourcing local and sustainable products and food.”

Accommodation

Masseria Specula has 6 spacious, air-conditioned en-suite rooms, which can be used as single or shared. Some of them have private outdoor relax areas. There are desks in all bedrooms for your journaling.

The entire house provides a garden for relaxation, a sea-view terrace, free Wi-Fi, a honesty bar, hand made ecological toiletries, deckchairs, and sun umbrellas. Additionally, a private outdoor parking is available. 

Food

3 daily vegetarian meals* will be served at the sea view outdoor dining area** by the local chefs - three Puglian woman who cook the authentic Italian recipes that their mothers taught them. 

They choose the best seasonal ingredients grown in the neighbouring fields. 

*Vegan options are also available.

**There is a dedicated indoor dining room in case of the unlikely event of bad weather.

Yoga 

Enjoy daily yoga and meditation classes in a spacious sea-view Yoga Shala, which offers protection from the sun. In case of wet weather, the venue has an indoor yoga place with air conditioning if needed. Yoga mats, blocks, straps and cushions are available. 

Morning starts with some gentle stretches, yogic breath (Pranayama) and meditation - about 30 min session. Mid morning class will be 45-60 min energising but light Hatha/Vinyasa flow, to prepare you for a day. 

Evening 60-75 min Yin/Restorative yoga: stretching and focusing on relaxation, calming the body&mind and leading into Yoga Nidra to prepare you for a good night sleep.

You don't have to attend all classes, but invited to.

Classes are suitable for level 1-2 practitioners, beginners friendly. If you are a complete beginner please see the videos Yoga with Loreta YouTube

Loreta has been practicing yoga for nearly two decades and teaching for the past 10 years. Her classes emphasise breath, presence, awareness, and mindfulness, fostering strength and flexibility in both the body and mind in a relaxed manner.

By organising wellness-yoga retreats, Loreta can seamlessly integrate her passions for healthy sustainable living, yoga, and travel. This allows her to offer a unique experience for individuals who share similar passions and are on a journey to discover their true selves.

Here is more about Loreta and her yoga styles.

Planting Trees

You'll get a chance to participate in the venue's reforestation initiative by planting trees.

Even small tags, made from recycled wood, bearing your name hand-engraved, will be affixed. (They don’t use extra materials for the tags.) 

Other Activities 

Practicing yoga and meditation, unwinding in the tranquil comfort of the house and its surroundings, taking walks by the sea can be all what you need to foster a sense of inner calm and stillness.

If you want more active stay, - the place has plenty to offer. 

We will be taking a guided half day excursion to Ostuni, known as White City for its whitewashed old town, must-see visiting Puglia.

The nearest shops, cafes and restaurants are in a town on the coast called San Pietro. 

Distance from the Masseria is 4km (1h on foot or 15min by bicycle).

You can walk, hike and cycle at the surrounded areas on your own: you’ll be given itineraries for the best routes.

You may book guided trips to historical towns as Nardò, Grottaglie, try water sports, horse riding, sound healing, massage, workshops of pottery, natural soap, raw food, wild herbal drinks, and more.

Pricing per Person*

Shared en-suite room - 3 people sharing - €1450/ £1240

Shared en-suite room - 2 people sharing - €1650 / £1420

Single en-suite room for 1 person - €1890 / £1620

If you're interested in joining this special retreat solo but find the price a bit steep, feel free to reach out to me

about a special discount. Click here to get in touch

12% off when 2 or 3 people book a shared en-suite. Enjoy the retreat with your partner or friends and save

up to €200 per person! 

€350 / £300 non-refundable but movable deposit to secure the place

*The prices are based on the current exchange rate and can vary with time

There is also an instalment plan if needed.

Included in the price: 

• 5 nights/6 day exclusive use of a charming Apulian house, surrounded by a private land
• 3 daily vegetarian authentic meals served at a sea view dining area
• Water, tea, coffee, snacks
• Daily yoga and meditation classes at a spacious outdoor Yoga Shala
• Yoga mats, straps, blocks and cushions
• Hand made ecological toiletries
• Relaxation gardens
• A foot path to the beautiful Ionian Sea beach
• Deckchairs, sun umbrellas and beach towels
• Planting trees (optional) at the retreat venue and even adding personal tags
• A half day trip to Ostuni, known as White City for its whitewashed old town
• Bicycles, walks and hikes in the surroundings which can be enjoyed either on your own or with friends
• A friendly piece of advice on the best routes for your walks, hikes and excursions
• Wifi connection
• Private outdoor parking

Not included: 

• Flights and airport transfers*
• Personal travel insurance 
• Other activities not listed above 
• One meal on the day of the trip to Ostuni: lunch or dinner. This tbc closer to the time. 

Travel Tips:

*One way transfer from Brindisi Airport can be booked for €75 for a maximum of 4 people, with a 50-minute drive

Bari Airport is a 2-hour drive away and would cost €150 when booked with the retreat venue (maximum of 4 people)

The Schedule* 

(The day of Ostuni trip to be confirmed closer to the time.) 

• 08:00 Pranayama and meditation
• 09:00 Breakfast and break - in silence 
• 11:00 Mindful energising yoga flow
• 13:00 Lunch and free time 
• 17:00 Evening Yin/Restorative yoga class
• 19:00 Dinner and free time

*The daily schedule will be confirmed closer to the retreat.

*You don't have to take all yoga classes but you are invited to.

Check in is from 2pm and check out is by 10 am.

On the first day, we will have dinner and an opening circle, and on the last day, there will be breakfast.

To join the retreat, please read Terms & Conditions, fill out the Booking Form below and submit the required deposit (the deposit link will take you to the general booking page where you'll see instruction how to pay it) .