Back 
TO Basics

I've chosen Monestevole as my intention with this retreat is to get back to basics. 

Back to the basics of movement and breath within a challenging and relaxing yoga practice. Back to the basics of clean living, with good food and wine that is locally sourced and SO exceptionally Italian! Back to the basics of nature, on a farm, under blue skies, among loads of greenery, hills to trek on and open air to breathe. Back to the basics of joyful connection, as you commune with likeminded people (sangha) where you can share stories, laugh, rest up, relax and let go!

Ciao for now,
​Simonee
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Monestevole Nights

RETREAT 
INCLUSIONS

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Buffet Style Meals
  • A 7 Night stay at Monestevole in Umbria, Italy.
  • 3 Daily meals and snacks (locally sourced food, beverages and wine).​
  • Pick-up & drop-off from the TBA train station.
  • Morning meditation.
  • 2 Yoga classes a day (hatha, flow, yin, yang/yin). 
  • Posture Workshop  
  • Access to Monestevole grounds: outdoor terrain, fireplaces,  outdoor pool, use of hammocks, visits with animals,  use of practice room and its props.
  • One wine tasting in the evening at Monestevole.
  • One olive oil tasting in the afternoon at Monestevole.
  • Tiramisu making lesson at Monestevole.
  • Farm Adventures - Activities include: walking and hiking meditations, swimming, cycling, feeding the animals, collecting eggs, making bread and helping on the farm (sow seeds/plant a tree/pick tomatoes).
*The following extras are included in the retreat fee and will be offered throughout the week *
Posture Workshop
​Wine Tasting
Olive Oil Tasting
Tiramisu Making Lesson

A Typical 
DAY

Rise Up
Wake up to silent mornings! Reflect in peace over coffee or tea before heading to the sun-filled practice room for a guided meditation followed by a rigorous, relaxing yoga practice.
Buffet Breakfast
Enjoy healthy options of  locally sourced food  and beverage alongside your sangha that'll energize you for your day. 
Free Time
There's so much to do or so much not to do at Monestevole. Explore the grounds with others or hang solo. Feed the animals, help on the farm, walk, hike, run or be still! Contemplate and write in your journal or relax in a hammock as you read. 
Monestevole Lunch
​Lunch is a big meal at Monestevole! Retreaters choose from a  big spread and eat alongside the farmers who work the Monestevole farm. Learn some Italian!  Wine is always available.
Afternoon Free Time
Make yourself at home!  Visit the animals. Feed the animals! Partake in farming activities or relax by the pool!.  Book something special for yourself: private yoga one day, a massage on another or  maybe a visit to a nearby town with a packed lunch! It's your adventure! Solo or in a group - we can make it yours!
Afternoon Yoga
Late afternoon asana caps off the day. A challenging and fun yoga practice sometimes set to music, perhaps with a dose of yin to set you up for a cosy evening!
Monestevole Dinner
Help out in the kitchen or simply hang back and watch the magic happen! Dinner and vino with fellow yogis. 
Evening Free Time
Hang back, relax, write your manuscript or commune with like-minded peeps. Yoga means to yoke and bind - often interpreted as union. Bonfires, fuze ball, board games or cards and vino!
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Locally Sourced Treats
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Monestevole Pool
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Monestevole Lunch
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Afternoon Yoga

Reserve 
​Your spot

ACCEPTED METHOD OF PAYMENT
Credit Card via Paypal and Square (additional service fees)
*Paypal Account (US accounts only)
VENMO or Cheque in USA (no additional service fees)
*E-transfer in Canada to simoneec@myfriendsimonee.com 
​The Italy Retreat has open spots. Email for package preference and payment link.