We are so pleased to confirm the details of our yoga holiday in
the beautiful region of Abruzzo, Italy.
Sunday September 29th – Friday October 4th 2024.
THE VENUE
Our stunning retreat villa was the vision of Ingrid and Pelle Holmertz a Swedish couple who fell in love with the region
9 years ago. When they first arrived the land was just an Olive farm, over
several years they constructed a grand design that’s sits sympathetically
within the side of the rolling landscape.
The villa has 8 en-suite bedrooms,
an indoor yoga studio and an outdoor yoga shala, with all yoga equipment is
available to use. A beautiful 25-meter pool area, with sunbeds and seating to
relax.
There is an inviting, spacious
lounge and several quiet terraces to enjoy as well as gardens and extensive
countryside to explore.
Meals will be taken together in
the beautiful kitchen/dining space or on the terrace overlooking the valley and
vineyards.
THE REGION
Abruzzo
is well known for where beautiful mountain landscapes meet the Adriatic Sea, a region
rich in parks, nature reserves, vineyards and Olive groves. Often referred to
as the “green Lung of Europe” due to around a third
of the regions natural spots being protected. This makes the region the largest
naturalistic area in the European continent, with 75% of the flora and fauna
species in Europe.
THE CLIMATE
Abruzzo
has a varied climate due to its location in central Italy and its proximity to
both the Adriatic Sea and the Apennine Mountains. Generally, the region
experiences hot summers and cold winters, with mild temperatures in the
spring and fall, a moderate amount of rainfall throughout the year. We shall be
visiting at the end of the high season, we hope for average temperatures of
21-23 degrees but its wise to pack for cool evenings and a small possibility of
rain.
WHATS INCLUDED
The time will be designed for deep
nurturing and contemplation and we very much plan to hold an inviting,
authentic space for you that creates just that.
Together we will offer to you a
blend of Meditation/Breathwork/Vinyasa yoga flow and restorative Yin yoga
practices which you can opt in or out of.
It’s your retreat so there is no
pressure to attend all the schedule. As always, the practices will be carefully
planned with vinyasa in the morning and yin/nidra in the early evening before
dinner.
5 nights accommodation in twin rooms,
limited single options have now sold out – all rooms have a private bathroom
with shower, underfloor heating, electric towel rail and hairdryer. Towels and
Pool Towel included. You need to bring a beach towel.
Access to a washing machine
Nutritious,
locally sourced, home cooked food, meals are not vegan/vegetarian, however all
diets and allergies will be individually catered for.
Including –
Pre-morning yoga – tea, coffee,
juice, water, fruit.
Breakfast – lovely buffet
selection/cooked breakfast – often including homemade sourdough bread, eggs, mushrooms,
bacon, banana pancakes, yogurt, granola, fruit/nuts, etc, Tea/Coffee
One course lunch, often served
with salad, bread.
Three course dinner – Antipasti,
Secondo, Dolce with Tea/Coffee.
Local house wine will be available
for those who wish and will be served with lunch and the evening meal.
Water – fizzy/still, tea/coffee
and fruit always available.
The package includes a dinner out at
a traditional local restaurant.
Airport transfers and local
transportation included for our trips.
OPTIONAL
TRIPS – transportation included
We have researched and negotiated some
lovely experiences including –
Bike hire along the coastal path
and old railway line – approx. £15 each for bike hire, with a chance to stop at
a local Bistro for refreshments, own expense.
A small local family run wine
tasting experience, not only taste but learn the history behind the regions
exceptional wines, Montepulciano and Pecorino – approx. £20 each
Hiking in the coastal national
park, with a trip to the beach.
A morning visiting the beautiful old
town of Vasto, with stunning views of the coastline, enjoy a lunch at your own
expense, shopping and sight-seeing.
FLIGHTS TO BOOK –
Flights are not included in the Yoga Holiday package price.
Please book
Ryanair Flights as soon as you have confirmed your space on the yoga holiday,
this will secure your flight and lower airfare. When booking
please be careful as to what fare you book, for example, the ‘Regular fare’
will give you 1 small bag, reserved seat and a 10kg overhead locker bag. The ‘Plus’
fare will give you 1 small bag, reserved seat and a 20kg check in bag.
Flights to book –
29th September
Stansted 1140/1500 Pescara – FR982
04th October
Pescara 1525/1700 Stansted – FR983
Flights are nonrefundable and changes
may occur out of our control and will be subject to Ryanair terms and
conditions.
TRAVEL
INSURANCE –You will need
to take out your own full Travel Insurance Policy to cover you for all your travel
arrangements to Italy and all the activities you will be participating in.
Please advise us who you have the policy with once booked.
THE INVESTMENT
SINGLE ROOMS
– NOW SOLD OUT
TWIN
ROOMS – £1270 PP
If you are
planning on coming alone please let us know as we can buddy you up with another
yogi wishing to do the same .
A 50 % non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your space on the yoga
holiday and the full balance is due by the 01st August 2024.
We very much look forward to hosting
you. Emma and Sophie x
To book your place or make an enquiry please email
emma.eldridge@travelcounsellors.com