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La Dolce Vita!

Immerse yourself in movement, culture, history, travel, food, and community. Do it all in Italy, a country synonymous with enjoying little pleasures, being fully present in the moment, and experiencing all the beauty life has to offer.

On the Move + Explore Yoga and Travel Retreat you will enjoy day trips to historical sites and charming seaside towns, and have plenty of time to relax at the palazzo, take a dip in your own private pool, and just be. Revitalize your body with morning Pilates and relax your mind with evening Yoga sessions. Delve deeper into your mindfulness practice and get a feel for authentic Italy with special workshops to help you to better connect to yourself and be more present throughout the retreat.

Sounds like a dream, right?
This could be you in Puglia next September 2025

Welcome to Puglia

Italy is real magic, travel expands your perspective, and movement connects you to the present. Together they make for the experience of a lifetime.

Your very own historic 17th century palazzo

Your very own historic 17th century palazzo

With a garden oasis and private pool

With a garden oasis and private pool

Enjoy an al fresco living area near the pool

Enjoy an al fresco living area near the pool

Beautifully decorated shared rooms

Beautifully decorated shared rooms

With a personal cook to prepare breakfast and dinner each day

With a personal cook to prepare breakfast and dinner each day

Explore the beautiful coastal towns of Puglia

Explore the beautiful coastal towns of Puglia

With day trips to explore this stunning area of Italy

With day trips to explore this stunning area of Italy

Location: Puglia, Italy
Closest Airport: Bari or Brindisi Airport
Larger International Airport: Rome Fiumicino Airport

We will be based on the southern most area of Puglia called Salento and close to many stunning beaches and gorgeous coastal towns.

As well as in close proximity to iconic Ostuni (the White City), Gallipoli, Lecce, and Otranto, to name a few.

What’s Included?

  • 8-day, 7-night stay at a beautiful private palazzo in Puglia

  • Daily breakfast and dinner prepared by a personal cook

  • 3 day trips to surrounding areas (ex. Otranto, Ostuni, Lecce, Gallipoli).

  • 3 special classes and workshops (ex. ceramics workshop, cooking class, yoga workshop).

  • Transportation during day trips and special classes.

  • 2 daily classes (1 Pilates class in the morning, 1 Yoga class in the evening).

  • 2 hour pre-trip travel planning Zoom or in-person meeting.

  • Facebook group with bi-monthly travel tips and recommendations.

  • WhatsApp group while we are in Italy.

What Isn't:

  • Airfare.

  • Travel insurance.

  • Transportation to retreat.

  • Lunch.

  • Alcohol.

Rooms & Rates.

The palazzo has all shared room options, each with their own ensuite. 5 rooms are with twin beds, 1 room is a double bed. Please let me know if you have a preference on which room type you would like.

The Vision

Imagine staying in a beautifully restored 17th century palazzo in Puglia, eating the most delicious, authentic Italian meals each day, waking up with sunrise Pilates and winding down with sunset Yoga.

Here you will enjoy day trips to historical sites and charming seaside towns, as well as have plenty of time to relax at the palazzo, swim in the pool, and *just be*. As well as special workshops and classes to give you a feel for authentic Italy and help you to better connect to yourself and be more present throughout the retreat.

This is a unique blend of exploration, movement, and mindfulness to make for a truly unforgettable retreat. It’s all the best things in life- good food (and wine!), daily movement, beautiful surroundings, history and culture, and community. I would love for you to be a part of this magical experience.

Experiences.

Daily Movement Classes.

Daily sunrise Pilates to wake up and feel energised for the day ahead and sunset Yoga each evening to unwind from the day and help you feel more present and connected throughout the week.

Day Trips.

3 day trips with private transport to and from the masseria. Here you will visit iconic Puglian gems like Ostuni, Lecce and Gallipoli. Experience the history and culture that makes these places so special, with plenty of time to wander and explore.

Special Workshops.

Enjoy a cooking class and get to enjoy the end result. Plus 2 more surprise workshops to experience more of what this beautiful region has to offer.

Move & Explore Retreat

Book your spot.

Date: Prospective dates September 13-20, 2025.
Capacity: Limited to 10 guests.
Duration: 8 days, 7 nights.
Cost: $4200 AUD ($2850 USD).

Please note right now this is an expression of interest and I do need to have a minimum number of people interested before I am able to confirm the retreat.

Early Bird discount saves you $150 AUD ($100 USD) if you confirm before November 30, 2024.

To register your interest fill out the Booking Form below. A $650 non-refundable deposit saves your spot for Italy next year.

FAQs.

  • Then you are in good hands! I have over 16 years of experience traveling internationally, have been to every continent (minus Antarctica), and have lived in 5 different countries, including Italy. I have hosted 3 international retreats, as well as planned our destination wedding. I LOVE travel and LOVE helping other people to travel as well.

  • I offer 3-month and 6-month payment options.

  • Yes, of course! Travel and retreats are great experiences to share with friends and family.

  • Yes, of course. Travel and retreats are also great solo experiences! Here you have the best of both worlds- time for introspection and self-reflection, as well as to join in with the group and meet new people. We have had several solo traveler join past retreats and they loved the experience and fit right in with the group.

  • There is an early bird discount to save $150 AUD ($100 USD) off the price of the retreat if you sign up before November 30, 2024.

  • Please register your interest by filling out the Booking Form. A $650 non-refundable deposit saves your spot for Italy next year.

Guest love

What are past retreat guests saying?

  • “Everything was a favorite, but if I had to choose one thing, I would say the mix of tours and free time, as well as the uniqueness of the tours. It was all perfect!”

  • “Not sure I can name one favorite thing. It’s a tie between the company, the villa, the food, the itinerary. Everything worked!”

  • “Ang organised a trip that was so smooth for us nervous first timers that as soon as we arrived in Italy we were at ease. The villa was amazing, 360 degree views over beautiful vineyards and villages in the distance. To walk on paths that have been walked on for hundreds of years, to walk through arches into the narrow streets of villages is nothing short of truly amazing. The food looked that good that I stepped out of my comfort zone on more than one occasion. Our guide was fantastic and shared so many facts with us that I was moved to tears upon entering the first church in Siena. I have taken away so many memories and enjoyed the company of women that I would not have been able to had I not agreed to go. Would I do it again… Absolutely.”

  • “The retreat was so well organised from start to finish!”

  • “This was the most ideal group retreat. So well thought-out and organized, but also flexible and able to improvise timings as needed.”

  • “The retreat was one of the best trips I have ever done & being able to do it with my daughter was the best. Angie organised the most memorable trip. No detail was overlooked. Our day trips were the best and we saw such amazing places. As for the actual retreat, you were given the opportunity to get as much as you wanted from the experience. There was no pressure from Angie to do everything. As for the other women on the retreat- wow the best group of ladies I could have ever wanted to spend a week with. Loved it so much that I am doing another retreat with Angie next year.”

  • “The Move + Explore Yoga and Travel Retreat was excellent. Ang did so well to combine a truly authentic Tuscan experience with yoga and pilates. The accommodation was dreamy. The food was the best I’ve ever eaten. And the company was perfect. I highly recommend it.”

  • “The food and the service was over and above!”

  • “I have fallen in love with Italy thanks to Ang and the Move + Explore Yoga Retreat. We stayed in the most beautiful villa with stunning views and delicious food. The tours Ang organised were amazing, the villages, the people the scenery the history, the food and wine. The daily yoga and pilates was wonderful it was so nice being able to exercise outside with beautiful views and watch colourful hot air balloons floating past. It was a lot of fun, if you are thinking about doing it you should! I am looking forward to Ang's next year’s retreat.”