Spend six summer days immersed in the beautiful countryside of Puglia, staying at a lovingly restored 17th-century masseria in the heart of the Itria Valley. With twice-daily yoga with Jess, delicious Italian food and plenty of time to relax by the pool or explore Puglia’s whitewashed hilltop towns and coastline, this is a wonderful place to slow down and settle into the rhythm of southern Italy.
About La Rosa
La Rosa dei 4 Venti is an ancient 17th-century masseria, lovingly restored as a calm and peaceful place to retreat. It lies in the heart of the Itria Valley, close to Martina Franca and many of the region’s beautiful whitewashed towns and villages.
The retreat is immersed in peaceful countryside, surrounded by oak forests and Mediterranean scrub, orchards, olive groves and vineyards. The countryside around Martina Franca is dotted with characteristic trulli, with the green of the olive trees and vineyards contrasting with white stone and the region’s deep red earth.
From here you can also head down to the coast, with both the Adriatic and Ionian Seas within reach, from small coves and rocky inlets to long stretches of sandy beach.
Retreat programme
There will be a yoga class each morning and evening in the beautifully restored stone barn yoga space, a bright and spacious room with natural wood flooring and a vaulted stone ceiling, fully equipped with mats and props.
Each day will begin with a morning class of meditation and a flowing asana practice to gently open the body and attune the mind to the breath. The afternoon class will be more restorative, with time to delve deeper into the postures. The classes will be suitable for all levels and yoga experience. There will be one yoga free afternoon and no yoga on travel days.
Things to do
Puglia is an enchanting region of southern Italy, with historic towns to explore, beautiful countryside for walking and a wonderful coastline stretching between the Adriatic and Ionian Seas.
Between classes there will be plenty of time to enjoy the surroundings. Relax by the pool, book a massage or take a walk through La Rosa’s private woodland of ancient oaks, home to two beautiful donkeys.
Or head out for the day to explore Alberobello, Locorotondo, Martina Franca or Cisternino, or discover the beaches and coastal towns of this beautiful corner of Puglia.
Accommodation & food
The bedrooms at La Rosa are split between charming trulli rooms, set within the traditional cone-shaped stone buildings characteristic of this part of Puglia, and spacious rooms in the main house and close to the yoga shala. Each is individual in character and has an en-suite bathroom.
Delicious, healthy brunch and dinner will be served each day, using local produce and taking inspiration from traditional Italian and Puglian cooking. The meals are mainly vegetarian, although some fish and meat may be offered with the evening meal. Teas and fruit will be available throughout the day.
Yoga retreat in enchanting Puglia, Italy, 3 - 9 July 2027
Costs
Accommodation at La Rosa
Small single occupancy trullo room with en-suite bathroom £1625pp
Standard single occupancy room with en-suite bathroom £1825pp
Standard twin room with en-suite bathroom £1525pp
Large single occupancy room with en-suite bathroom £1925pp
Large twin/double room with en-suite bathroom £1625pp
All prices are per person
Cost includes:
Accommodation, brunch and dinner, two yoga classes per day with one yoga free afternoon.
Transfers, trip and treatments are not included.
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required on booking and the balance is due 6 weeks before you travel.
Travel Arrangements
There are several airlines offering flights to Puglia. It is a good idea to book as early as possible to get the best fares. Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways offer flights to Bari and Brindisi, the closest airports.
Bari airport is a 1 hour, 30 minute car journey away and Brindisi airport is a 1 hour car journey away.
Arrival to the Masseria is from 2.30pm on 3 July, departure is by 10.30am on 9 July. There will be no yoga on travel days.
Transfers
The recommended flights for a group transfer are as follows:
3 July, BA departs London Gatwick 13.40, arrives Bari 17.30
9 July, BA departs Bari 12.30, arrives London Gatwick 14.35
If you take the recommended flights or arrive at a similar time then the transfer cost can be shared with others. For arrival and departure this will be about €70 per person.
Alternative transfers can be arranged but the cost may be higher.
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