August 29th, 2025

Friday

Day 1: Arrival & Welcome

August 30th, 2025

Afternoon: Arrive at the villa and settle into your room.

Evening: Welcome dinner at the villa with local Pugliese fare, meet and greet with fellow retreat guests.

Morning:

  • Yoga and meditation to start the day.

  • Light breakfast at the villa.

Late Morning/Afternoon:

  • Visit the antique market in Lecce. Wander through the historic streets, browse unique treasures, and enjoy lunch in town.

Evening:

  • Return to the villa for a relaxed dinner and share stories from the day.

Morning:

  • Yoga and meditation on the outdoor terrace under the olive trees.

  • Breakfast with fresh local ingredients.

Late Morning/Afternoon:

  • Relaxation time at the villa or explore the nearby seaside town of Tricase Porto.

  • Enjoy a dip in the Adriatic or grab a cappuccino at the local café.

Evening:

  • Dinner at the villa.

Saturday

Day 2: Grounding and Exploration

August 31st, 2025

Sunday

Day 3: Antique Market Adventure

Morning:

  • Yoga and meditation session.

  • Breakfast featuring local produce.

Late Morning/Afternoon:

  • Ceramics class in Tricase

  • Free time to relax or explore.

Evening:

  • Dinner at a local restaurant to experience authentic Pugliese cuisine.

September 1st, 2025

Monday

Day 4: Ceramics Class

Morning:

  • Start the day with yoga and meditation.

  • Breakfast with fresh local offerings.

Late Morning/Afternoon:

  • Embark on a boat tour along the coastline, swimming in crystal-clear waters and enjoying the scenic beauty of Puglia from the sea.

Evening:

  • Dinner at the villa, unwinding after a day on the water.

Morning:

  • Start the day with yoga and meditation.

  • Breakfast with fresh local offerings.

Late Morning/Afternoon:

  • Relaxation time at the villa or explore the nearby seaside town of Tricase Porto.

  • Enjoy a dip in the Adriatic or grab a cappuccino at the local café.

Evening:

  • Pasta making class - make traditional orecchiette

September 2nd, 2025

Tuesday

Day 5: Boat Adventure Day

Morning:

  • Final yoga and meditation session of the retreat.

  • Breakfast.

Late Morning/Afternoon:

  • Free time to enjoy the villa grounds, take a last swim, or explore more of the surrounding area.

Evening:

  • Farewell dinner at the villa, celebrating the connections made and the experiences shared.

September 3rd, 2025

Wednesday

Day 6: Pasta Making

September 4th, 2025

Thursday

Day 7: Reflection & Farewell

September 5th, 2025

Friday

Day 8: Departure

Morning

  • Light breakfast and departures.