ITALY
Puglia – La Dolce Vita
with Melissa Spamer
September 25 – October 1, 2027
EARLY REGISTRATION BY INVITE NOW OPEN
“La Dolce Vita” – The Sweet Life
Treat yourself to six nights and six spacious and delightful days in paradise, savoring the wonders of life at its best. Melissa welcomes you to La Rosa dei 4 Venti (The Rose of the Four Winds), 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, together with daily dives into yoga and meditation, opportunities for exploring our surroundings and lively conversations..
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, 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 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 is an ancient 17th 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 chapel with original wall paintings dating back to 1689, a large yoga shala beautifully created from what was once the family farm’s barn, a modern glass gazebo overlooking the open garden, a private forest with meditation path, a large open patio for outdoor meals, a swimming pool and several relaxation areas.
La Rosa 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 Melissa.
During our week, we’ll take a full day excursion to Matera and another full day adventure exploring the Apulian villages of Alberobello and Ostuni. Of course, our week would not be complete without the opportunity for a swim in the Adriatic Sea. An optional add on excursion for those interested will be to 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, or a 1/2 day visit to a local winery.
Please book your travel to arrive in either Bari or Brindisi, Italy, by midday on September 25, and to depart mid- afternoon or later on October 1. Check in at La Rosa is 4pm.
The retreat will begin with a 6:00pm opening session and dinner on the 25th and culminate with a closing dinner celebration on the 30th. Check-out on the 1st 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 in the region 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).
Your Teacher
Melissa Spamer
Melissa has been exploring the world of healing arts for nearly thirty years. She has been facilitating classes, retreats, groups and seeing private clients since 1997. Melissa is an ERYT 500, Licensed Bodyworker, Ayurvedic Practitioner and holds a Master’s degree in counseling psychology as well as a graduate certificate in holistic healthcare. She has accumulated thousands of hours in Yoga, Body & Energy work, Ayurveda and Psychotherapy training from around the world.
Melissa’s own personal healing journey is what has inspired her quest to learn more, implement what she knows, and help others find their way towards more embodied and empowered living. One by one, as we help each other, we support a more vital and connected world. She has lived, traveled, and worked on six continents, and currently resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico with her beloved husband, dogs, and gardens.
Melissa Spamer embodies the calming qualities of steadfastness with the lightness and luminosity of joy. To be in her presence is to simultaneously be anchored by her grounded sensitivity and elevated by her inspiring way of being. I have had the great pleasure of co-teaching with Melissa on retreats; she brings a depth of knowledge that is tempered with good humor and compassion. Those of us who have been fortunate to study with Melissa, are forever changed and uplifted by her example.
– Donna Farhi, author of Bringing Yoga to Life
STANDARD DOUBLE OCCUPANCY ROOM
$3295 per person
Our LAST TWO Standard Double Rooms each have ONE BED
BIGGER DOUBLE OCCUPANCY ROOM
$3595 per person
Our LAST Bigger Double Room has two beds
SINGLE OCCUPANCY ROOM
Please inquire about availability: retreats@oneyogaglobal.com
NOTES: All rooms have private bathrooms.
To reserve you can place a $695 deposit (per person), or pay in full.
If you place a deposit, your balance can be split to run in easy auto payments through June 2027.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- 6 nights’ accommodations
- All sessions with Melissa
- 2 group excursions
- 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 June 1, 2027. No refunds after June 1, 2027. 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 June 2027 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.
