PUGLIA RETREAT
22 - 26 May 2027
4 nights of movement, sunshine and slow Italian living.The Venue
Our retreat takes place at Masseria Specula, a beautifully restored 17th-century farmhouse just a short walk away from the coast of Southern Italy.
Dating back to 1611, the Masseria has been carefully renovated using original materials and local techniques, creating a sense of timelessness.
With the whole venue to ourselves, the Masseria offers a space for peace, calm and total serenity, the perfect setting to unwind and step away from the pace of daily life.
From the thoughtfully curated interiors to our freshly prepared Puglian feasts, immerse yourself in Southern Italian warmth, hospitality and tradition.
It’s so beautiful, you might never want to leave.
All of our meals are freshly prepared by our in-house chefs, a team of Italian grandmas from Puglia, using family recipes passed through generations.
Think local ingredients, Mediterranean flavours and plenty of pasta. Long brunches and slow evening dinners are all part of the experience.
The Food
Sample evening menu
Spaghetti with fresh tomato, green beans & “cacioricotta” cheese; chickpea patty served with turmeric mayonnaise and Zucchini carpaccio.
Cannelloni stuffed with ricotta and spinach; burrata, giuncata, mozzarella nodona cheese, served with lettuce, arugula & melon salad.
Seafood cavatelli pasta, mussels au gratin and cherry tomato & green bean salad.
Paccheri pasta with fish & tomato sauce; sea bream with baked potatoes.
All dietary requirements can be catered for, including vegan, vegetarian and gluten free. Please let me know about these on booking.
The Yoga
I will guide you through twice daily practices, including a welcome flow on arrival, to help you ground and settle into our new space.
Our morning practices will be dynamic and energising, inspired by vinyasa, mandala and Rocket yoga. We will begin each practice with a short guided meditation, and always end in a deep, blissful savasana.
Our days will close with a gentle yin session, inviting you to soften, rest and wind down as the sun sets behind us.
For those who are curious (or just can’t get enough), there will also be optional inversions workshops on two of the afternoons, with space to try out arm balances, inversions or any other poses you’ve been curious to explore.
All classes are open level, with options offered throughout, so you have space to play or rest as much as you need. It is a holiday after all!
What’s included?
4 days, 4 nights accommodation in luxury family-run Masseria.
Twice daily yoga practices - morning dynamic and evening yin.
Optional inversions workshops on two of the afternoons.
All of your meals, prepared by our local kitchen team, who cook authentic local recipes passed through generations.
Mats & yoga props.
Full carbon offsetting of flights - find out more.
Optional extras (available at an extra cost)
Wine tasting.
Pasta making class.
Open air movie night.
Excursions to local towns.
What’s not included?
Flights.
Transfers to and from the airport (these can be arranged at an extra cost).
Travel insurance (must be purchased on booking).
Additional food, snacks or alcohol.
Come alone, with a friend or with a partner.
This is your invitation to join me for a retreat experience you won’t forget.
The Accommodation
All bedrooms are spacious, comfortable, and beautifully furnished, with private bathrooms.
Book together to share a room with a friend or lover, book a spot in a shared room to meet new friends, or treat yourself to a private luxury escape.
Shared Triple Room.
Single bed in a shared room, sharing with two others.
Ideal for solo travellers who don’t mind sharing a room with other guests.
£1,095 per person.
Twin/Double Retreat Room.
Twin or double room, sharing with one other.
Can be booked for two sharing together, or as a solo traveller who doesn’t mind sharing with another guest.
£1,350 per person.
Private King Room for single occupancy.
For those seeking ultimate peace, luxury and privacy.
£1,750 for one person.
Private Sanctuary Room.
Early booking is recommended to secure a spot in your preferred room.
Deposit & payment terms
To reserve your place, £200 deposit is required at the time of booking.
A second payment of 40% of the total retreat cost is due by 22nd August 2026.
The final balance is due 4 months before the retreat (22nd January 2027).
Extended payment plans are also available - please get in touch to discuss.
All payments are non-refundable.
Please familiarise yourself with my terms & conditions before booking.
“Ella’s retreat was dreamy. The yoga was 5 stars, the food was amazing, everything was organised so well and went really smoothly so we didn’t really need to think very hard about anything! A holiday for the mind and body!”
“This was my first yoga retreat and even though I booked it last minute, it turned out to be such an incredible experience. The location, food, yoga, and activities were all so thoughtfully planned - I loved every moment. I left feeling completely relaxed, restored, and inspired. Ella was an amazing host - so warm and organised, which meant we could truly switch off and enjoy the experience. I’m so grateful I had the opportunity to join and can’t wait for the next one. ”
FAQs
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The nearest airports are Brindisi Airport (1 hour drive) and Bari Airport (2 hours drive).
I will share some suggested routes and flight times on booking.
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I will offer to arrange transfers to the venue, at an additional cost.
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Check in is from 5 pm. We will have a welcome practice and first meal together that evening, so please aim to arrive around then if possible.
Check out is at 10am. We will eat breakfast together before departure.
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Yes - mats, blocks and bolsters are provided for everyone. If you prefer to practice on your own mat, you can of course bring your own.
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All our meals will be fresh, home-cooked, prepared with local ingredients. If you have any specific dietary requirements, please let me know on booking and we will cater for you.
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This retreat is open to everyone, with any level of yoga practice and experience. Classes will be my usual blend of energising, playful and calming. And as always, absolutely everything is optional! If you need to skip any of the practices and rest you can - it’s a holiday after all.
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For me, yoga is about connection, to each other and the planet. I will offset the carbon emissions from all flights to and from the retreat, plus an additional 20%, in the hope of making every space sold a net benefit for the environment. This will be at no extra cost to you.
See wren.co for information on how my donations will be used to help people and planet.