Women's Wellness Retreat in the Umbrian Hills: Yoga, Pasta & Sisterhood

This eight-day retreat in the Umbrian hills is designed for women seeking rest, connection and a gentle return to themselves. Whether you come alone or with a friend, the week offers a chance to step away from daily demands and settle into a slower pace alongside a small group of like-minded women. No yoga experience is needed, and there is no pressure to be anywhere or do anything beyond what feels right for you.

You will stay at Monestevole, a fifteenth-century restored stone estate recognised as Italy's first self-sustainable community. The property sits high in the Umbrian hills, surrounded by forest, olive groves and vineyards. There is a saltwater pool, hammocks dotted through the gardens, and an organic farm where you are welcome to pick figs from the trees and grapes from the vine. Resident chickens, pigs and horses roam the grounds, and guests are encouraged to visit them. The thick stone walls keep the rooms pleasantly cool through the summer months, so windows are left open to catch the breeze off the hills. The atmosphere is simple and calm, more home than hotel.

Each morning begins with an all-levels Vinyasa yoga class in the studio, followed by free time or an optional workshop such as fresh pasta making or arts and crafts. Lunch is served family style, prepared by Laura, the retreat chef, using farm-to-table ingredients typical of the Umbria region. Afternoons are unhurried, left open for the pool, reading, walking, or simply doing nothing at all. Late afternoon brings a group workshop before dinner, and evenings are yours to spend as you wish. One day includes a full excursion to Assisi or Perugia, and another evening features a wine tasting with an award-winning sommelier from Terre de la Custodia.

All meals are included and served buffet style, with a balance of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy and meat. Meat is not served every day in keeping with the estate's sustainability practices, and dietary needs such as gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan are fully catered for. Coffee, tea, water, wine and snacks are available throughout the day.

Your week includes seven nights of accommodation, three daily meals, daily yoga classes, soulful self-development workshops, a one-hour Esalen bodywork massage, a cooking class, a wine tasting experience, a group day trip to a medieval town, nature hikes with a trusted guide, and coach bus transfer from Rome. Transportation during the retreat, wifi, and pre and post retreat support from the team are also provided. Room options range from a quadruple room with shared bathroom at 2900 EUR to a private queen room with en-suite at 3700 EUR, so you can choose the level of privacy that suits you best.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation in shared or private rooms - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Daily yoga classes - Soulful self-development workshops - 1-Hour Esalen Bodywork Massage - Cooking class - Wine tasting experience with a sommelier from a local award-winning winery - Free group day-trip to a quaint medieval town - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Included coach bus pick-up and drop-off in Rome - Transportation during the retreat - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Wifi connection - Specialized workshops - Group excursions/activities - 1 hour treatment

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee