The Puglia Gay Yoga Retreat is a full week in a typical Masseria (farmstead) set within acres of olive groves and nearby to stunning beaches. The farmstead is close to Ostuni, known as the ‘White City’ as it sits perched on the rocks overlooking the Adriatic Sea with acres and acres of ancient Roman Olive Groves as far as the eye can see. This magical and tranquil place is the perfect spot to relax and tune out from the noise of our constant fast paced lives! The Puglia Gay Yoga Retreat is designed in such a way that you can either choose this week to improve your practice and spend the rest of your time in a place that is totally restorative and meditational or you can engage in an array of optional activities to discover the magical surroundings. For those who want the practice and a chance to see and do some amazing things, there is an array of add-ons including cycling, trekking, massage services, sight-seeing and dining out.
Bike rentals are available, allowing you to visit amazing beaches, explore the quaint towns and villages, and ride through the natural landscape at your own pace.
Primarily we will focus on the yoga! No matter what your level, the Puglia Gay Yoga Retreat ensures you are in safe hands. Our Hatha-Vinyasa based dynamic yoga sessions will keep you feeling invigorated and transformed. You will be led by our fun, fantastic and experienced Yoga Instructor: Riccardo. We will start each day with a strengthening based Hatha-Vinyasa flow and evenings will be more calming and restorative.
For more information about the style of yoga we will focus on and the instructors please email info@italygaytravels.com .
For those really looking for the mind, body, spirit experience: look no further. Our Puglia Gay Yoga Retreat offers the perfect solution. The exclusive Masseria we have carefully selected offers great services: its equipment features a swimming pool, bar, kitchens in all apartments, wifi and on-site massage services. We will also spend one night altogether in a traditional restaurant enjoying local food: please do let us you’re your dietary requirements so we can tailor the meals accordingly.
September 28 to October 5 – €990.00 Euro or USD $1,149.00
From €990 or USD $1149 per person
Deposit €500 or USD $690
€990 or USD $1149 in double room.
At the moment of Booking a Deposit (€500) is required. Final Payment is due no later than 60 days before Departure.
Solo traveller? You can share a double room with a fellow yogi.
If you prefer your own room, please add a Single supplement of €390 or USD $490
Paying a single supplement is not required. We will try to match you with a roommate if you are traveling alone and prefer to share a room. If this is not possible, a single supplement will be applied to your reservation before the final payment date.
Yoga retreat set in a magical location near Ostuni, the magical White City perched above the Adriatic Sea
Accommodation with full use of a typical Masseria, kitchen included
Morning Hatha-Vinyasa flow yoga (90 minutes)
Evening Restorative Yoga (90 minutes) working on all chakras
Learn with Riccardo, our experienced teacher with international experience
Stunning cycling/trekking through the Itrian Valley
Meet like-minded individuals and share experiences
Aperitif on Opening evening (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
Typical Southern Italian Dinner in a Masseria included
Pizza evening in a town included
Holistic and Sports Massage services available
An array of optional activities including cycling, hiking, sightseeing and relax on the beach
Make new friends from all over the world: great group atmosphere
Join your Italy Gay Travels hosts, Sergio and Kendall
Price per person (based on shared double room)
€990 or USD $1049 in Double Room
Single supplement per person
€390 or USD $449 in single room
At the moment of Booking a Deposit (€500) is required. Final Payment is due no later than 60 days before Departure.
Paying a single supplement is not required. We will try to match you with a roommate if you are traveling alone and prefer to share a room. If this is not possible, a single supplement will be applied to your reservation before the final payment date.
Services included
7 nights including breakfast
Full use of Masseria facilities
3 hours daily yoga classes (typically morning and late afternoon)
One local dinner with wine in typical restaurant
Pizza evening in town
Full use of kitchen facilities
Information material
24-hour phone assistance
Services not included
Return flights
Transport to and from Brindisi or Bari airport
Some meals and drinks
Entrance fees and tips
Sports/holistic massage services
Guided tours
Cooking classes
Wine tasting
Hotel tourist taxes (about € 14,00)
Insurance and everything not listed as Included
Optional Extras
Bike rentals to visit nearby cities +/- €15 daily
Guided day trips to cities including Ostuni, Martina Franca, Alberobello, Locorotondo and others
Guided bike trip along the old Roman aqueduct
Guided excursions to the beach at Torre Guacetto
Visit to Olive Groves and Oil / Local delicacies tasting session
Lunch/Dinner in the Masseria (kitchens supplied in every apartment so you can also make your own food)
Sports/holistic massage services (€65 per hour session)
Transfers To/From Bari/Brindisi airport are available, please inquiry for costs
Email info@italygaytravels.com
Duration
8 days / 7 nights (7 days of activities)
This tour is accessible to anyone with a basic yoga ability. You need to be in relatively good shape. The daily classes are tailored to everyone so that no matter your level you will learn and progress. If you have not done any yoga we advise that you book yourself on a few classes before the holiday to familiarize yourself with the basic yoga postures.
Selection of apartments in Masseria (farmstead).
7 breakfasts and one dinner inclded.
Upon arrival to the masseria you will be greeted and briefed to the activities of the week ahead. You will be provided with an assistance number you can call us at any time during your stay.
In the evening, when the group is altogether, join us for an aperitif, alcoholic or non-alcoholic as you prefer. This will be the perfect opportunity to get to know your fellow yogis as well as your hosts Kendall and Sergio. You will also get to meet your Yoga Instructor Riccardo. Remember: this is like a home for one week so please make yourself at home.
A hearty breakfast will follow the morning yoga session! We cater for all so please let us know your dietary requirements!
Between breakfast and the early evening yoga class you will have the opportunity to do as much as you like or as little as you like! The Masseria is fully equipped with a bar, Swimming pool, quiet areas and Wi-fi. You can either stay in the Masseria and focus on meditation or you can rent a bike and explore the nearby towns and landscape of the Itrian Valley.
There is also an array of activities that we can organise for you, these include:
Guided Cycling/trekking along the Roman aqueduct or other beautiful routes
Massage treatments (sports/holistic/deep tissue)
Cooking classes. Learn the ways to cook the typical regional dishes
Wine Tasting experiences
Visit to local olive groves with olive oil / Local Delicacies Tasting sessions
Guided tours to the nearby cities including Ostuni, Alberobello, Martina Franca, Locorotondo and others
Dinners outside the Masseria
Evening classes will be from 18:00 to 19:30 and will be in the form of the restorative and calming Yoga.
Dinners outside the Masseria
Other Optional extras
Private Yoga classes @ €75 for 75 minutes
Sports/Holistic/Shiatsu massage @ €65 for 60 minutes