Yoga & Meridian Therapy
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UPCOMING DATES: May 28- June 4, Sept 3-10, Sept 17-24 LOCATION: Otranto, Apulia, Italy COST: $1000 - $2300 For details see below! 
ONLY 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE!
DIVE INTO THIS BEAUTY!
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!
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"We are honored to share this journey with you, to nurture the soul, embrace the present moment, and experience nature in most conscious and authentic ways."
What's included
ACCOMMODATION ~ Spend 7 nights at our unique Yoga Eco Farm in the countryside of Otranto. This hidden treasure is just few minutes walking distance from the sea and the historical center of town.
YOGA ~ 2 daily yoga classes: one more active in the morning with Silvia and one more therapeutic in the evening with Shane. Morning meditation.
MEALS ~ Delight 3 daily farm-to-table vegetarian meals (light breakfast, brunch, dinner) prepared by our chefs with the organic food harvested in our farm or locally produced.
WINE ~ Yes, it's included! Locally produced organic wine.
EXPLORE ~ A boat trip to discover the gorgeous beaches and coves surrounding Otranto.
COOKING CLASS ~ Immersion in the local culture learning the authentic recipes with a local grandma.
MUSIC THERAPY WORKSHOP ~ Nurture your soul, release energy and emotional blockages with the sound vibration of crystal bowls, and also your own voice.
BON FIRE PARTY ~ Let's celebrate with local folk live music and dancing!
AIRPORT TRANSFERS ~ Transportation to and from Brindisi Airport.
YOGA ~ 2 daily yoga classes: one more active in the morning with Silvia and one more therapeutic in the evening with Shane. Morning meditation.
MEALS ~ Delight 3 daily farm-to-table vegetarian meals (light breakfast, brunch, dinner) prepared by our chefs with the organic food harvested in our farm or locally produced.
WINE ~ Yes, it's included! Locally produced organic wine.
EXPLORE ~ A boat trip to discover the gorgeous beaches and coves surrounding Otranto.
COOKING CLASS ~ Immersion in the local culture learning the authentic recipes with a local grandma.
MUSIC THERAPY WORKSHOP ~ Nurture your soul, release energy and emotional blockages with the sound vibration of crystal bowls, and also your own voice.
BON FIRE PARTY ~ Let's celebrate with local folk live music and dancing!
AIRPORT TRANSFERS ~ Transportation to and from Brindisi Airport.
What's not included
AIRFARE ~ Round trip flight to Brindisi Airport.
Please see at the bottom of this page few suggestions on how to get there from NYC.
MASSAGES & THERAPEUTIC SESSIONS ~ Shane will be available to offer individual treatments customized to your needs. Body massages with various holistic techniques and Reiki sessions can also be booked with our local practitioners, and enjoyed in private corners of our garden. Osho Tarot readings are also available.
TREK ~ Additional activities such as Kayaking, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Sailing, Horseback Riding, Bike Rental, but we can help you book!
Please see at the bottom of this page few suggestions on how to get there from NYC.
MASSAGES & THERAPEUTIC SESSIONS ~ Shane will be available to offer individual treatments customized to your needs. Body massages with various holistic techniques and Reiki sessions can also be booked with our local practitioners, and enjoyed in private corners of our garden. Osho Tarot readings are also available.
TREK ~ Additional activities such as Kayaking, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Sailing, Horseback Riding, Bike Rental, but we can help you book!
Accommodations
If you love and crave Nature, and value sustainable living and tourism, you'll enjoy staying in the traditional stone structures at our yoga eco farm Orto Dell'Idro and at Casa Delle Api, a neighboring historical home. You'll be immersed in the countryside, surrounded by organic fruit orchards and vegetable gardens. A charming rural setting just 5 minutes walk from the beach and the historical center of Otranto.
We offer accommodation for max 10 people, in private, semi-private and shared rooms. We'll do our best to honor your lodging preferences, but considering the limited accommodation capacity, you may be asked to share the room with another participant. Please understand this is an intimate retreat!
We offer accommodation for max 10 people, in private, semi-private and shared rooms. We'll do our best to honor your lodging preferences, but considering the limited accommodation capacity, you may be asked to share the room with another participant. Please understand this is an intimate retreat!
ORTO DELL'IDRO is our Yoga Eco Farm, where we'll have most of our activities. This is a place for Nature lovers, who enjoy the outdoors and rural life, while being really close to the sea and the center of town. It is a farm designed following the principles of Permaculture to create natural ecosystems that are abundant and in harmony with all living creatures. We hope you appreciate and share these values!
This is a natural setting so if you are not comfortable or familiar with the presence of insects or animals (e.g. geckos, snails, armadillo insects, etc) that are typical of the countryside, this may not be the place for you. We also have 3 cats that may sit on your chair and laps, or try to eat your food if left unattended. We don't use pesticides nor chemicals, and we try to reduce waste as much as possible: reduce, reuse, recycle!
Accommodation options at Orto Dell'Idro include *:
CASA DELLE API, is a historic country house 2 min walk from our Yoga Eco Farm. It offers a nice living room with a charming fireplace, kitchen, terrace and a garden to relax during your downtime. The garden hosts the remaining of an ancient carved stone apiary structure where monks used to produce their honey few centuries ago.
Lodging options at Casa Delle Api include *:
* Prices are per person, based on Single or Double Occupancy. You can request double occupancy even if you travel alone and we may find you a roommate, otherwise it'll be single occupancy. On the other end you may request single occupancy, but given the limited accommodation options you may still have to share a room with another participant. Thanks for the understanding.
This is a natural setting so if you are not comfortable or familiar with the presence of insects or animals (e.g. geckos, snails, armadillo insects, etc) that are typical of the countryside, this may not be the place for you. We also have 3 cats that may sit on your chair and laps, or try to eat your food if left unattended. We don't use pesticides nor chemicals, and we try to reduce waste as much as possible: reduce, reuse, recycle!
Accommodation options at Orto Dell'Idro include *:
- The Casetta: a charming stone house with private bathroom and fireplace. $2300 (single) or $1500 (double)
- The Grotta: a stunning room carved in stone with vaulted ceiling, with shared bathroom. $1500 (single) or $1000 double
- The Nido: a cozy room with stone walls, with shared bathroom. $1200 (single only).
- None of these options offer AC, but temperatures in May and September are pretty comfortable, and portable fans will be available.
CASA DELLE API, is a historic country house 2 min walk from our Yoga Eco Farm. It offers a nice living room with a charming fireplace, kitchen, terrace and a garden to relax during your downtime. The garden hosts the remaining of an ancient carved stone apiary structure where monks used to produce their honey few centuries ago.
Lodging options at Casa Delle Api include *:
- Master Bedroom #1, with private bathroom and AC. First Floor. $2300 (single) or $1500 (double)
- Bedroom #2 with private bathroom. Ground Floor. $1700 (single) or $1200 (double)
- Bedroom #3 with private bathroom. Lower Floor. $1700 (single) or $1200 (double)
* Prices are per person, based on Single or Double Occupancy. You can request double occupancy even if you travel alone and we may find you a roommate, otherwise it'll be single occupancy. On the other end you may request single occupancy, but given the limited accommodation options you may still have to share a room with another participant. Thanks for the understanding.
Reservations & Cancellation Policy
-In order to book your participation in the retreat we require a $300 non refundable deposit. Please let us know your lodging preferences, and we'll do our best to honor them but they're not guaranteed due to the limited accommodation options.
- The balance is due no later than 2 weeks prior to departure.
- All participants will be required proof of a negative Covid Test taken within 48 hrs.
- If you can't attend the retreat for personal reasons, we won't offer any refunds, and the deposit will be lost.
- In case of unforeseen international travel restrictions we may have to cancel the retreat. In that case we'll fully refund any amount that was paid up to that point.
- The balance is due no later than 2 weeks prior to departure.
- All participants will be required proof of a negative Covid Test taken within 48 hrs.
- If you can't attend the retreat for personal reasons, we won't offer any refunds, and the deposit will be lost.
- In case of unforeseen international travel restrictions we may have to cancel the retreat. In that case we'll fully refund any amount that was paid up to that point.
COVID Requirements in Italy
- As of 3/14/22 most of Italy is classified Yellow Zone, which means you are required to: maintain social distancing, wear face masks indoors, show a basic green pass (negative rapid antigen test within past 48 hours or negative PCR test within past 72 hours, or valid vaccination or recovery certificate) for some activities such as: taking public transport, access to bars and restaurants indoors, overnight stay in hotels, participation to shows, concerts, festivals, museums, indoor sport activities. See chart.
- See official website, and an unofficial user friendly one
- See official website, and an unofficial user friendly one
Flight Suggestions
The closest airport to our Yoga Eco Farm is Brindisi. From there we are offering two transfers on May 28 and on June 4. Hopefully we can coordinate your arrivals accordingly.
Within Europe there are few low cost airlines (e.g. RyanAir and Jet Blue) with incredibly cheap flights to Brindisi - sometimes 5 euro! - but they are so inexpensive only if you travel with very small luggage, otherwise they get more pricey but still pretty affordable.
Therefore it's way more convenient to buy a ticket from NYC to a major Italian or European airport (e.g. Milano Malpensa, or Paris), and then buy another separate ticket from there to Brindisi, maybe planning for a layover of a day or two - if you have that luxury - to get over the jet lag and visit a beautiful city.
In any case Silvia is available to support you in planning your trip. Don't wait too long the prices are raising!
Within Europe there are few low cost airlines (e.g. RyanAir and Jet Blue) with incredibly cheap flights to Brindisi - sometimes 5 euro! - but they are so inexpensive only if you travel with very small luggage, otherwise they get more pricey but still pretty affordable.
Therefore it's way more convenient to buy a ticket from NYC to a major Italian or European airport (e.g. Milano Malpensa, or Paris), and then buy another separate ticket from there to Brindisi, maybe planning for a layover of a day or two - if you have that luxury - to get over the jet lag and visit a beautiful city.
In any case Silvia is available to support you in planning your trip. Don't wait too long the prices are raising!
Local Cuisine
We'll offer organic farm-to-table vegetarian food, harvested either at our farm or at local producers. Chef Vanessa is an expert in the art of Italian cooking, wild foraging and aromatic herbs. Her attention to details during preparation and the use of creatively reinterpreted local recipes make her meals absolutely memorable. We can accommodate gluten-free and vegan dietary restrictions, as well as allergies with advanced notice.