8-Day Yoga and Hiking Wellness Escape in Abruzzo National Park, Italy

The farm sits in the tiny village of Pescosolido, at the foot of the Abruzzo National Park, one of the least touristy beautiful parts of Italy. You are surrounded by mountains, olive trees, waterfalls, and lakes, and there are endless hiking routes straight from the door—maps are provided free. It is quiet, remote, and peaceful, but the community of volunteers and guests keeps the energy lively.

Every morning you start with a gentle Hatha yoga class in the fresh mountain air. Afternoons are unstructured: you can lie in a hammock, hike the valley, visit the local shepherd to see how pecorino and ricotta are made, take a cheese-making or Italian-language lesson, or join a wine tour to a vineyard that makes Cabernet Atina DOC wine. On Thursdays there is a market in Sora, a town about 40 minutes away, where you can wander among the stalls and cafes.

One of the reasons people return is the warmth of the hosting family. Antonello grew up on this farm and, after traveling the world and completing a 500-hour yoga teacher training in Asia, came back to start this eco-farm and retreat. His father, Giuseppe, helps run the farm, and together they make guests feel like part of the family. It is not a polished resort; it is a real, working farm, where you pick figs off the trees and eat them warm from the sun.

During the retreat you also get one treatment—you can choose a reiki session with Ana, one of the resident teachers, or a massage (Thai, abdominal, deep tissue, or Swedish). A walking meditation is included too, either around the lake of Posta Fibreno or along the gorge of Valle Lacerno, where you walk in silence to the sound of falling water.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation in farm-style lodging - Daily morning gentle Hatha yoga classes - All breakfasts and dinners (vegetarian base, with vegan/gluten-free options on request) - One walking meditation in Abruzzo National Park - One treatment: reiki or massage (Thai, abdominal, deep tissue, or Swedish) - Overnight hike in Abruzzo National Park with gear provided (excluding warm clothes) - Free use of hiking maps and garden - Free WiFi in public areas - Fresh organic fruit from the farm - Pickup from Sora station (specific times upon request)

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Transfers to and from Sora train/bus station (can arrange for a small fee) - Lunch meals - Optional activities (cooking class, wine tour, paragliding, shepherd visit, etc.) - Non-vegetarian dinner options (extra cost) - Homemade wine with dinner (extra cost) - Personal expenses - Travel insurance - Flights