Step away from the noise and into a sunlit setting designed for rest, reflection, and gentle reconnection.

If you are longing for space to exhale, or moving through a difficult chapter, this 7-day retreat offers a soft place to land. Created for women who have been holding everything together and are ready to be held, it invites you to reset through yoga, breathwork, mindfulness, and a thoughtful toolkit of restorative practices for body, mind, and spirit.

Set among ancient olive groves in the heart of Puglia, the retreat offers a nurturing blend of wellness, sunshine, and care. Designed by a trauma-informed therapist and yoga teacher, it is a space where you do not need to perform or explain—only arrive as you are.

Expect:

Fresh, nourishing meals made in-house by retreat chefs using locally sourced ingredients
Morning and evening yoga with views over the olive groves
Gentle meditation by the pool
A day trip to the ocean to breathe in the salt air
1:1 therapy, coaching, or yoga session tailored to your needs
Optional massage for deep release and balance
Workshops on Creating Calm: nervous system recovery and The Secrets to Unlocking Self-worth
Starry-night meditation
Space for stillness, rest, and meaningful connection
Time to relax by the pool or wander mindfully through the olive groves
A sense of deep renewal by the end of your stay

A portion of the retreat proceeds will support others, including one gifted UK retreat place for someone who would not otherwise be able to attend.

Workshop Details

Masterclass: Finding Calm

Explore how stress affects the body and learn practical grounding tools to support nervous system regulation.

The Secrets to Unlocking Self-Worth

Look at the roots of self-criticism, overthinking, and people-pleasing, while learning evidence-based psychotherapy tools to strengthen self-worth and self-compassion.

How Days Unfold - subject to gentle change

08:00 Morning Yoga
10:30 Nourishing Brunch
12:30 Time to Be – Rest, Swim, journal, explore the estate
14:00 90 min Workshop, free time or Creative Practice
17:00 Gentle Evening Yoga or Sound Bath
18:30 Dinner and connection
21:00 Optional Meditation or Yoga Nidra under the stars

What's included?

6 nights accommodation
Morning and evening yoga practice, including Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Yoga Nidra, and Yin-Yang Yoga Sound Bath Meditations suitable for all levels
Brunch and dinner, plus plant-based snacks, teas, and fruit
Two workshops and a Women's Circle
Private pool
Beach day
Creative Practice

What's not included?

Flights - nearest airports: Brindisi or Bari, both served by UK airlines
Airport transfers - support will be provided to coordinate shared transfers and split costs
Massages
Cooking Class

Host

Ronda Pearce
Psychotherapist | Yoga Teacher

With over 14 years of experience supporting women, Ronda understands what it means to appear calm while carrying a busy, racing mind beneath the surface. Drawing on both professional training and lived experience, she works with patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, and burnout.

Through somatic grounding yoga practices, breathwork, and nervous system education, she offers a gentle reset that supports reconnection with the body, softens self-criticism, and helps you feel more like yourself again. This is not about perfect poses—it is about calm, confidence, and feeling good.

Accommodation and Facilities

The retreat center sits within 2.5 acres of grounds in a valley surrounded by olive and almond groves. Accommodation includes six twin rooms and one double room, each with a private ensuite bathroom. Recently renovated with locally sourced materials, the rooms offer a luxurious yet simple atmosphere.

A large outdoor courtyard serves as the main communal dining area, while several terraces provide space to relax in sun or shade. At the heart of the property, the swimming pool creates a colorful gathering point framed by blue water, green olive trees, and red soil.

Food is central to the retreat experience. Meals are plant-based and designed to be varied, unprocessed, and nourishing, with produce sourced locally, seasonally, and organically wherever possible. Tea, coffee, water, and fruit are available throughout the day.

Brindisi airport is approximately 40 minutes away, while Bari is around 55 minutes by car. Car hire is affordable and recommended for exploring the surrounding countryside, historic towns, and beaches. Alternatively, a taxi can be arranged for arrival.

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