Saturday
Day 1: Arrival & Welcome
August 29th, 2026
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.
August 30th, 2026
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.
Sunday
Day 2: Antique Market Adventure
Monday
Day 3: Grounding + Exploring Town
August 31st, 2026
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 seaside town of Tricase Porto.
Enjoy a dip in the Adriatic or grab a cappuccino at the local café.
Evening:
Dinner at the villa.
Tuesday
Day 4: Ceramics Class + wine tasting in a Salento Palazzo
September 1st, 2026
Morning:
Yoga and meditation session.
Breakfast featuring local produce.
Late Morning/Afternoon:
Ceramics class with Lucia Guarini and a wine tasting paired with lunch in the 16th century Palazzo
Free time to relax or explore.
Evening:
Dinner at a local restaurant
September 2nd, 2026
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.
Wednesday
Day 5: 1950’s Sailboat day - complete with sea swims and lunch prepared by the sailors
September 3rd, 2026
Thursday
Day 6: Cooking Class at a 16th century palace
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:
Cooking class at a 16th century palace
September 4th, 2026
Friday
Day 7: Reflection & Farewell
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.
Saturday
Day 8: Departure
September 5th, 2026
Morning
Light breakfast and departures.