ITALY
Puglia – La Vita è Bella
with Bita Jenkins & Moses Brown
May 23-29, 2026
May 30-June 5, 2026
VIP INVITES NOW OPEN!
“La Vita è Bella” – Life Is Beautiful
Treat yourself to six nights and seven delightful days in paradise, savoring the wonders of life at its best. Jurian return to La Rosa dei 4 Venti, a remarkable retreat center steeped in the ideals of yoga and dedicated to providing its guests a truly nourishing space in which to retreat.
Enjoy the Italian countryside in spring, together with daily dives into yoga and meditation, opportunities for dance, poetry, and lively conversations on ‘matters of the soul’.
Italy, its people and food abound with beauty. Italians seem to understand so well how to create a life that is pleasurable, healthy, meaningful, relaxed and rooted in priorities that the rest of the world have forsaken.
During these seven delightful days we’ll practice life “Italian style.” There will be time to explore, play, and be in community; as well as quiet time for healing massage, private reflection and peaceful solitude. Dive into the restoring practices of yoga, dance, friendship and adventure – and rediscover the sweetness of life!
Very limited space available. We expect this retreat to sell out quickly.
From the gorgeous, ethereal setting of the southern Italian countryside and the beautiful trulli-style, comfortable accommodations of the La Rosa masseria, to the unbelievable bounty of fresh delicious food offered each day, this spiritual yoga retreat will certainly awaken and delight all aspects of your soul! – Nancy
Your home for the week will be at La Rose dei 4 Venti, the Rose of the four Winds, a community created and dedicated to cultural enrichment, spiritual teachings, retreats and healthful living.
La Rosa dei 4 Venti is an ancient 18th century “Masseria” (farmhouse), beautifully restored and renovated. The 14-acre property includes a manor house, beautifully appointed en suite rooms, several large common areas, a small church with original wall paintings dating back to the 18th century, a large yoga shala beautifully created from what was once the family farm’s barn, a wide glass gazebo room overlooking the open garden, a private forest with meditation path, a large open patio for outdoor meals, a swimming pool and several relaxation areas.
Your home for the week is located halfway between the Adriatic and Ionic Seas in Puglia, in the South of Italy. You’ll find yourself totally surrounded by peace and tranquility.
Prepare to be nourished by these surroundings, unbelievably delicious meals prepared with fresh local ingredients, and classes and explorations guided by Jurian.
During our week, we’ll visit the charming village of Locorotondo, with its intricate network of tiny streets and limestone homes, and wander through the striking seaside town of Polignano a Mare, built on the cliffs of the Adriatic. We’ll tour Massiera Brancati and its working olive mill, with trees dating back to the Roman Empire, and sample its delectable olive oils. We’ll visit the workshops of Grottaglia, famous for its centuries-old ceramic arts tradition, where you’ll still find artisans with their studios and kilns in natural caves.
Your retreat will include time for everything – adventure and exploration, learning and deepening, as well as rest and rejuvenation.
Please book your travel to arrive in either Bari or Brindisi, Italy, by midday on your start date, and to depart mid- afternoon or later on the end date of your retreat. Check in at La Rosa is 4pm.
Week 1:
The retreat will begin with dinner on the 23rd and culminate with a closing dinner celebration on 28th. Check-out on the 29th is 10am. Departures will begin after breakfast.
Week 2:
The retreat will begin with dinner on the 30th and culminate with a closing dinner celebration on 4th. Check-out on the 5th is 10am. Departures will begin after breakfast.
From Brindisi, the drive to the center is about 55 minutes. From Bari, the drive to the center is about 1 hour 30 minutes. Many affordable trains and flights are available to both cities from Rome and other major airports.
If your schedule allows, consider flying in a little early and/or staying on a few extra days.
If you are flying or training into Bari or Brindisi, our hosts are happy to arrange transport to the retreat center and will divide the costs between the number of people sharing each car. Assuming you are sharing with at least one other traveler, please budget €40 – €60pp ($50–$80 USD) each way (possibly less with more riders).
Bita Jenkins & Moses Brown
Bita Jenkins, M.D., E-RYT500 has been practicing and studying yoga since 1976. Her approach to yoga is intelligent, playful, and heart-based. She emphasizes awareness, the breath, core principles, alignment, and integrating both movement and stillness to access our true nature. Cultivating a sacred space to open the body, free the mind, and connect with spirit, she aspires to ignite the magic of our existence and the bliss of living this presence. Bita can appreciate all of the stress we accumulate in our fast-paced lifestyles. Her intention is to offer down to earth techniques and ways to incorporate them into our daily lives to help minimize stress, heal our bodies, and focus our minds. Self-transformation and awakening within has guided Bita to teach from a place of love, respect and integrity.
Moses Brown is a Certified Yoga Teacher who has been teaching for 30+ years. He leads public classes immersions and yoga teacher trainings. Moses believes that yoga should be a heart-opening experience that is both supportive as well as empowering to the student. His teachings create an approach that are physically dynamic, mentally stimulating and therapeutic. Moses brings focus, concentration, and mindfulness to his classes, weaving them together with playfulness, joy and FUN!!
May 23-29, 2026:
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY STANDARD ROOM
$3295 per person
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$3895 (SOLD OUT)
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY BIGGER ROOM
$3595 per person
May 30-Jun 5, 2026:
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY STANDARD ROOM
$3295 per person
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$3895 (One still available)
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY BIGGER ROOM
$3595 per person
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- 6 nights’ accommodations
- All sessions with Bita and Moses
- Group excursions to Locorotondo, Polignano a Mare, an olive oil tour at Masseria Branca, and a visit to Grottaglia
- Two delicious meals per day (a generous brunch and lavish dinner) starting with dinner on arrival day and ending with breakfast on departure day. Early morning beverages and snacks available as well.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Travel to/from Italy (recommend arrival in Brindisi or Bari)
- Travel to/from Bari or Brindisi to LaRosa dei 4 Venti
- Gratuities to center staff
- Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
- Optional on-site massage (highly recommended, cash € required)
Refunds and Cancellations: Refund less deposit ($695) before February 1, 2026. No refunds after February 1, 2026. Due to arrangements made with our vacation hosts, there can be no exceptions to this policy. Participants will be required to sign the application and liability waiver to participate on this trip.
If you place a deposit, the balance due will be set to charge in equal installments starting the month after deposit through February 2026, unless other arrangements are made.
We HIGHLY recommend that you consider purchasing Travel Insurance. Travel insurance companies like TRAVEL GUARD offer policies that insure your investment in case you need to cancel (including “cancel for any reason” coverages), coverages for expenses incurred due to to weather & travel delays, personal property loss and emergency medical travel. Please review policies carefully to choose the coverage you need.
We recommend that you consider purchasing trip insurance to protect your investment. Trawick International and Travel Guard are two providers that we recommend. Please review policies carefully to ensure they provide the coverage you need.
