Tutto Bene: Yoga in Italy
A week of relaxation & culture with Mandy Morell & Mary Catherine Starr
April 14-20, 2024
La Rosa dei 4 venti
Join Mary Catherine Starr and Mandy Morell for a week-long yoga retreat at La Rosa, a renovated 17th century farmhouse located in the heart of the Itria Valley in Puglia, Italy (the Southeastern region of Italy or the “heel of the boot”).
Known for its whitewashed hill towns, farmlands, baroque architectural gems, delicious food, and miles of crystal blue coastline, this region is considered one of the most beautiful in all of Europe–but is special in that it has not yet become overrun with tourists.
During this retreat we will slow down and allow ourselves time to soak up the old-world energy of the property; we’ll enjoy daily yoga + meditation classes, delicious, healthy Italian cuisine, time relaxing poolside surrounded by the Italian countryside, and of course optional spa treatments and excursions into Italy to explore the Itria Valley and Italian coastline.
la masseria
We will be staying in a beautifully-restored 17th century masseria (farmhouse estate) in the heart of the Itria Valley. Located halfway between the Adriatic and Ionic Seas, this fourteen acre private property includes a beautiful Yoga Shala converted from an old stable, a small church dating back to the 18th century, a private forest with a meditation path, and a tranquil blue swimming pool.
The masseria has 10 guest rooms in total: five trulli-rooms (traditional Apulian dwellings with cone shaped roofs), three spacious rooms in the main building, and two comfortable rooms next to the Yoga Shala. Each guest room is unique, full of character, and furnished to create a relaxed, calming atmosphere.
We have 18 spots available for this idyllic retreat, 9 rooms with both single and double accommodation options.
What's Included
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7 nights/8 days in traditional Apulian dwellings (single or double)
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Two locally-sourced, organic meals per day (except lunch on excursion days)
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Unlimited herbal teas, fresh drinks, snacks, homemade pastries, pool/beach towels, and espresso pods
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Daily yoga & meditation classes
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Guided journaling sessions & an abundance of relaxation time
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Transportation to the retreat center from the airport upon arrival
What's not included
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Roundtrip airfare to either Brindisi or Bari Airport, both of which are 1 hour from the Retreat Center
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Spa treatments
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Optional excursions (cost varies between 60-125 euros per excursion)
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Travel insurance (highly recommended)
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Transportation to the airport upon departure
Reatreat leaders
Mary Catherine has been teaching vinyasa + restorative yoga since 2010 and has led numerous international and domestic yoga retreats (including one to Italy back in 2015!). In addition to teaching yoga, Mary Catherine is a graphic designer, artist, mama, and entrepreneur. Although she is now a long-time Cape Cod washashore, she is originally from Atlanta, Georgia, and did her 500 hour teacher training at Tranquil Space in Washington, D.C.
Mandy did her yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India, and has taught yoga in Nepal, Germany, Alaska, and now, on Cape Cod. She moved to the Cape in 2019 from Alaska–which she called home for the past 20 years while she traveled the world. Mandy brings her love of exploration, other cultures, and language to her yoga classes by teaching primarily in sanskrit and focusing on alignment and yogic philosophy. When she is not leading yoga retreats, Mandy is a high school teacher, mother, and entrepreneur.
Investment
Double occupancy (one double bed, or two single beds): $2385 per person SOLD OUT
Single occupancy: $2995 per person SOLD OUT
*A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot.