Wellness Escape: Yoga and Hiking among Lake and Mountains in Italy

This retreat was put together by Marie, a personal trainer who has been teaching for over a decade. She describes herself as a hybrid athlete who balances strength, endurance, and flexibility, and that comes through in how she teaches. It's not just yoga on a mat—you'll also do some Pilates-style strength work, work on your abs, and walk a lot of hills. The point is to give you a practice you can actually use in daily life.

Mornings typically start with a yoga class, sometimes with a focus on breathing or meditation, and the afternoons take you out into the countryside. The hiking is supervised and tailored to your level—one day you'll take a boat over to Monte Isola, the largest lake island in Europe, and trek up to a viewpoint with 300 metres of elevation gain. Another day might be a gentler walk around the lake, with a meditation session thrown in. Marie also runs two sessions on chakra balancing, which are more about reconnecting with your body than any kind of mysticism.

The setting genuinely is special. The hotel is right on the shores of Lake Iseo, which is quieter and less touristy than the bigger Italian lakes. You can walk into town in a few minutes, but you're far enough out that it's peaceful at night. The Lombardy region is known for its food, and you'll get breakfast and lunch every day—real Italian cooking, not some sad diet plate. The idea is that you eat well and feel good, without overthinking it.

Because the retreat is private, you can shape a lot of it to yourself. If you want to focus more on meditation, you can ask. If you want to go for a longer hike, you can ask. If you're on your own, you'll get all the attention, and if you're with a friend or partner, it works just as well. Marie will even help you book transfers and recommend spots for your free time. It's the kind of retreat where you come as a guest and leave feeling like you've made a friend.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in a 4* hotel (private room) - 4 breakfasts and 4 lunches (2 daily meals) - Daily yoga classes (Vinyasa, Yin, Power Yoga) - Meditation sessions in nature - Chakra balancing sessions - 2 guided hikes (including Monte Isola trek) - Specialized workshops - Group excursions and activities - Use of yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - Transportation during the retreat - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Parking and wifi access - Free cancellation up to 30 days before arrival

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Evening meals - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments - Airport transfers (available for €120)