“La Vita è Bella” – Life Is Beautiful

Treat yourself to seven delightful days in paradise, savoring the wonders of life at its best. Jurian and David 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.” You’ll be guided on this adventure by two seasoned teachers who are both experts in their field as well as superb hosts:

Jurian Hughes – senior Kripalu faculty for over a decade, expert retreat leader and movement master – will lead daily dives into yoga both enlivening and restorative, meditation, pranayama, and opportunities to dance.

David Wallace – interfaith minister, former senior teacher at One Spirit Seminary in NYC, well-known for his memorable lectures and spirited discussions – will offer nourishing “soul food” explorations into teachings from the ancient wisdom traditions, poetry and chant.

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.

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 and David.

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 May 11, and to depart May 18 mid- afternoon or later. Check in at La Rosa is 4pm. The retreat will begin with dinner on the 11th and culminate with a closing dinner celebration on 17th.  Check-out is 10am. Departures will begin after breakfast on May 18.

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).

Jurian Hughes

Jurian Hughes, E-RYT 500, YACEP, MFA, is a pathfinder. Through the gateway of the body, she guides students to connect with themselves in ways they had forgotten were possible, longed to revisit, or maybe never even knew were there. “I do my best to create a space in which people feel like they can be completely themselves. Through my own vulnerability, honesty and humor, I try to help us all find our way to greater joy.”

Hughes is founder of the Yoga of Voice;  co-creator of the Yoga of Yes; a Let Your Yoga Dance® teacher trainer; voice coach; personal mentor; writer; speaker; and theatre performer known for her passionate, playful and engaging teaching style. As a senior faculty member of the Kripalu School of Yoga for more than a decade, Hughes has led thousands of workshops and programs and trained more than 1,000 Kripalu yoga teachers. In addition to her extensive teaching experience, Hughes has a long theatrical resume spanning Broadway, off-Broadway, Europe, film, television and voice-over. Through her own study and decades of practice she has developed a deep understanding of the ways in which the tools of yoga, dance, voice, mindfulness and play can be used to cultivate greater self-knowledge, freedom and joy. She leads inspiring workshops, retreats and trainings at Kripalu and around the world that promote whole-being wellness, increased creativity, and the ability to thrive. Find out more at www.jurianhughes.com.

David Wallace

Rev. David Wallace is a recently retired dean and senior teacher for One Spirit Interfaith Seminary in New York City, a faculty member of the spiritual direction program at the Rowe Center, and an active officiant and spiritual director. He is a graduate of St. John’s College in Santa Fe, NM, and has continued those studies as a lifelong student of the “great books” of philosophy and archetypal psychology. He offers teaching and retreats at spiritual venues worldwide, and specializes in poetics, contemplative practice, and the wisdom texts of both the Eastern and Western traditions.

Prior to his work in interspiritual ministry and teaching, David had an extensive career in publishing and marketing, as well as award-winning work through the Soho galleries he created in New York City, The Enchanted Forest and After the Rain.

Known for his deep and passionate teaching style, his recent seminars on the Tao Te Ching, the Parables of Rabbi Jesus, and the Upanishads have drawn a worldwide audience as one of One Spirit’s most popular teachers. He is currently working on a book, and shares a home in the Berkshire Mountains with his partner Jurian Hughes and their beloved terrier Smitty.

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY STANDARD ROOM
$3295 per person SOLD OUT
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$3895 SOLD OUT

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY BIGGER  ROOM
$3495 per person – SOLD OUT

For wait list please email laura@oneyogaglobal.com

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, 2024. No refunds after February 1, 2024. In case of cancellation, you may transfer your deposit or your reservation to another person as long as you notify One Yoga Global 21+ days in advance. 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, 2024, 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. AIG Travel Guard and Trawick International are two providers that we recommend. Please review policies carefully to ensure they provide 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.