Yoga Retreat in Italy


 

"Quercia Calante"

near Rome, Italy

17-24 June 2012

(BOOK BY 10th Jan to receive £95 discount!!)

 

12-19 August 2012

(BOOK BY 15th Feb to receive £95 discount!!)

 

  

LOCATION: Quercia Calante is a perfect location for a tranquil and restful yoga retreat. In addition to the yoga practice you can also explore the countryside and the immediate surrounding area is superb for walking... A winding country road leads from the property to the charming medieval towns. Or you may prefer to just lounge by the 3 pools chilling out.

 

Situated in the Umbrian hills. The retreat will take place at La Locanda della Quercia Calante, a farmhouse in Umbria, on the Tuscan border (150 km/90 miles north of Rome). The property has a spacious and fully equipped yoga studio, two swimming pools, a whirlpool, elegant rooms, and a restaurant serving local Umbrian cuisine. There is an organic farm on the property.

 

 

Yoga and general programme:
 

Arrivals at 16:00.  Arrival day entails a group orientation, usually at dinnertime.  Check-out is at 10:00, before the morning session, with a farewell lunch afterwards to send us on our way.
 

After a light breakfast, morning sessions (2-3 hours) offer an uplifting, invigorating practise, with emphasis on inversions, balancing poses & heart-opening.  Every morning begins with a 45 minute Pranayama (breathing) session and seated meditation.


After lunch there is free time to read, nap, stroll the verdant hills, swim, take a drive to a nearby lake, explore the local thermal baths, or stroll into town.  t!

Evening sessions (1-1.5-2 hours) offer a quieter, restorative/therapeutic practise, which includes twists, forward bends and hip-openers, restorative postures, pranayama and mediation to establish deep ease and presence.
 

All sessions may include partner work.
 

There are both experienced and beginner yogis at Margherita’s retreats.  Margherita’s training background and therapeutic teaching style enables her to skilfully teach ALL LEVELS* optimally.  Explore, Relax, Restore & Heal
 

This is your holiday to enjoy!  Plenty of free time is given between yoga sessions to rest and restore, or explore the local scenery by foot or by car.  All retreats offer quality holistic treatments at reasonable prices.  There is one free day midweek for everyone to enjoy as they choose.  On that day, Margherita offers her 3-hour guided, advanced “practise” in the morning.  Local group excursions can be organised for that day, directly with the venue.

 

 

 The setting is quiet, rustic and an ideal place for spiritual practice.  This week will give students the opportunity to practice yoga in an environment which is calm and relaxing. *Please note: although all level of experience is welcome, this retreat is not recommended to absolute beginners but for those who already have some experience and are keen to improve their practice, deepen their understanding (physically, mentally, spiritually) and experience the transformative essence of yoga - bringing the benefits into their everyday lives.

 

Take a peek at the amazing property at www.querciacalante.com

 

 

 

TREATMENTS: There is a massage room where a range of massage treatments are offered at very reasonable rates. Advance notice of interest is preferable and sessions should be booked at the beginning of the week.

 

 

 

MEALS: The restaurant includes a beautiful hearth in the dining room. There is a delightful outdoor dining area as well. The cuisine is typical of Umbria and Tuscany, based on genuine products, fresh daily and 90% naturally grown on the Locanda della Quercia Calante farm. Meals can be both with meat or all vegetarian.
 

Meals at Quercia Calante are extraordinary, well-balanced and well planned by the owners, who take great care with their selection of ingredients.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ACCOMMODATION: Single, double, or triple room occupancy available. Each room has a private bathroom and outdoor porch overlooking the park of the Locanda della Quercia Calante. La Locanda guest rooms are renovated with the most innovative natural architectural criteria: only natural mortar, paint and wax; no electromagnetic fields thanks to electric circuit breakers; water is heated by a solar panel system and electricity is generated by photovoltaic panels.

 

 

Registration: The retreat has limited space and we expect to sell out. We will be offering an early registration discount if fees are paid before dates see below

 

COST*:

Cost (per person) and Payment:

 

COST WEEK 17-24 JUNE 2012 (per person per week)

booking by date triple room * double single
10 January 2012 £740 £845 £1125
1 Mar 2012 £793 £893 £1150
after Mar 2012 £835 £940 £1220

 

COST WEEK 12-19 August (per person per week)

booking by date triple room * double single
15 Feb. 2012 £785 £885 £1195
1 Apr 2012 £835 £940 £1205
after Mar 2012 £880 £990 £1290

The price includes room, board (three meals/day) and yoga. Transportation costs are not included. Payment can be made by  bank transfer. ROOMS AVAILABLE ON FIRST COME BASIS. PLEASE INDICATE PREFERENCE FOR ROOM, AND WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO MEET YOUR REQUEST.

* please note that triple room price is only available if the room is occupied by 3 people, or double room price will be applied, please specify your preference on booking and we will do our best to meet your request.

HOW TO BOOK:  A non refundable deposit of £340 for triple, £380 for double and £420 for single is required to reserve your space. If preferred you may pay in full at the time of booking. the balance deadlines are based on the early birds schedule above. So if you wish to be eligible to the first round early bird discount, balance should reach Margherita's account no later then the dates specified above. Otherwise balance is due not later of 8 weeks prior to the retreat.  Payments are made via electronic transfer. details for the account on registration. All transfer fees must be covered otherwise the charges will be collected at the retreat as sometimes it is unforeseeable. CANCELLATION POLICY: for 60 days or more prior the retreat, your entire payment will be refunded, less your deposit, and £40 administrative fee. For 50-30 days prior the retreat, payments are non-refundable, however, they are transferable (less your deposit + £40 administrative fee) to a future yoga retreat. 29 days or less prior to the retreat, all payments are non refundable.

Included in the price are:

all yoga and pranayama classes - yoga equipment is provided (I advise to bring your personal yoga mat)
seven nights accommodation (shared in triple or double, or single -- see prices above)
all linen and bath towels
three meals per day

Not included in the price are:

flights, transport costs, travel and medical insurance (we strongly advise to get one which includes cancellation), excursions and activities outside the retreat. 

email shantiyoga[atsign]gmail[dot]com for booking form.

PLEASE BOOK EARLY AND PAY YOUR DEPOSIT SO THAT YOU KNOW YOUR PLACE IS SECURE. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO PAY THE TOTAL AMOUNT IF YOU CAN. THERE ARE ALWAYS PEOPLE WHO LEAVE IT TOO LATE AND THEY END UP PAYING EXPENSIVE FLIGHTS AND NOT GETTING THE ROOM THEY WANT.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SHARING THE EXPERIENCE OF YOGA AND FUN WITH YOU IN RETREAT.

 

GETTING THERE: Quercia Calante is within easy access of Rome and its airports. It is approximately one hour and half from the centre of the city (by car or train) and around 1.5 hours drive from both airports.  La Locanda can be reached by train and taxi, or  a pick up and drop off to/from the Rome airport can be arranged. Details will be provided upon registration.

 

What to bring: Light loose  clothing for yoga, some  warm clothes and waterproof jacket, swimming costume and towel for the  swimming pool, walking shoes. They have yoga mats but please bring yours if you wish, all other yoga props are provided. Please bring a notepad and pen to journal your practice.

 

 For further information and booking please email Margherita at shantiyoga[atsign]gmail[dot]com.  For more information about the property see http://www.querciacalante.com/ 

 

 

 

 

Pictures and testimonials

from past retreats

 

 

From Quercia Calante August 2011

 

Dear Margherita, I am so happy to have come to another retreat, it has done the world of good for  me! I liked the diversity between the days and how you draw on each day to build blocks for the next. You are incredibly patient and loving and it has been instrumental in creating a healing environment. Thank you so much! Love Jacqueliue (from London)

 

Margherita muchissimas gracias por este fantastico yoga retreat. One of the nicest experiences in my life.

I feel my family has extended and you take part of it! I am very happy to have met you ... and I know this is just the beginning ... of something even greater. Lots of love (Alexandra,Spain)

 

Yet another beautiful chosen space in the hills of Umbria ... the energy Margherita dearest that you manage to create in each place and in each heart is just magical !

fun and love is just what I felt in each class, time to reflect during the week, all has given me such an inspiration! I really hope I will be able to practice with you more often .,,. thank you so much for making me part of your family ... I love you!! Rosy (London)

 

Lovely Marghe, can't express fully how lovely this week at the Locanda was for me. To think that just a year ago I turned up at In Sabina without knowing any of you is crazy. I feel so cosmically aligned with this group and this week and the space and the community that you create; I feel truly blessed to have been here and I know this is just the beginning of a new chapter in my yoga and my dharma ... inshallah .. you are a wonderful and luminous teacher and friend. Mille grazie. Candida (London)

 

 

 

 

 

Previous  summer retreats

 

To magical Margherita ... this has been an exceptional week full of warmth, grace, love, kindness, friendships learning and PEACE.

Your teaching is always clear, inspiring and caring.  The chanting and meditation have been a real treat adding to the serenity of the setting.

This wonderful group have been brought together by you a most generous host, teacher, friend and guide.

If it is true that the student finds the teacher when ready to learn, I must be ready!

Thank you! Namaste Debbie x

 

Dear special Margherita, so caring and sharing. All your knowledge and ideas. You give with generosity, calmly, serenely, with smile and warmth.  The depth of understanding has been so fulfilling to receive. thank you for all of this. and bringing us to this wonderland, all loving and sharing ... Namaste Vivienne x

 

Dearest Margherita, than you for helping me to discover my life. I am eternally grateful. Namaste Beatrice

 

Dearest Margherita, you are a wondrous ray of light and I am so happy and lucky  to have met you! this week away from "normal" life has taught me so much about myself & I can't wait to continue learning from you when we return home!

I love your spirit -- playful, nurturing, kind, loving & warm. ... thank you for your love and guidance, your understanding and patience. I look forward to many more magical moments with the magnificent Margherita! Lots of love your crazy chino friend Monica xxxx

 

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