Vitalità: A 7-Night Yoga and Slow Living Retreat in Coastal Le Marche, Italy

Oliveto sits above the Adriatic coast near Civitanova Alta, surrounded by its own olive groves and vineyards. The main house has six guest bedrooms, each with its own balcony or terrace, ensuite bathroom with natural stone fittings, Egyptian cotton linens, and beds that can be set up as king or twin. The yoga studio is on the property, with outdoor decks used for practice when the weather is good — in early November that's often still mild enough to be outside.

A typical day starts with yoga and meditation, then a long brunch cooked by the estate's chef from local ingredients. The middle of the day is free: spa facilities are on site (sauna, steam room, heated infinity pool), or you can head out to the coast or one of the hill towns. A midday snack is served, then there's either an organised experience — the private pasta-making session at the estate, truffle hunting, a wine tasting — or more free time. Dinner is a full meal, and evenings are loose.

What's included is clearly laid out: seven nights at the estate, daily yoga and meditation, a private pasta-making experience on site, brunch, a midday snack and dinner each day, and private coach transfers to and from Rome. Alcohol, on-site spa treatments, and extra tours cost extra.

Mandy Roush leads the retreat. She teaches at Root Down Yoga Studio, and she's also an equestrian and an Equine Facilitated Learning Instructor. Her focus is on making a comfortable room for people to gather, rest and connect, which shapes the pace of the week — it's a retreat that leaves space rather than filling it.

Compared to a lot of Italian yoga retreats, the thing that stands out here is the accommodation itself. Six named rooms, each with its own outdoor space, in a restored private estate that only takes one group at a time. You're not sharing the property with other guests, and the group is small enough that the food, the transfers and the pace all feel handled.

What's included

- 7 nights at a private coastal Italian estate (Oliveto, Le Marche) - Daily yoga and meditation sessions - Private pasta-making experience at Oliveto Estate - Locally sourced chef-prepared brunch, midday snack and dinner each day - Private coach transportation to and from Rome - Access to the estate's sauna, steam room and heated infinity pool - Truffle hunting excursion - Local wine tasting - Ensuite bathroom in every room - Egyptian cotton linens and Italian textiles

What's not included

- International and domestic flights - Alcoholic beverages - On-site spa services (massages and treatments) - Additional tours and cultural experiences - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Gratuities