Neta Katz and I are excited to offer our next retreat at La Locanda della Quercia Calante in Umbria, Italy June 23-30, 2025!
Yoga promises freedom, liberation. Is this far-fetched? Are these experiences attainable for ordinary folk, or only the sadhu who has renounced all earthly attachments? For the seven days of this retreat we will encounter our ourselves within the context of a yogasana practice, where our patterns, habits and mental conditioning can be closely observed. There will be an opportunity to pause, listen, and reflect. Where do we want to go? Yoga at its best brings us to this dilemma, and we as practitioners can consider which is the best path forward. Which is the direction towards to freedom and ease. Come join us for this ongoing investigation.
Set in the fertile heart of Italy, less than two hours from Rome, our retreat will be held in an old farmhouse nestled in the Umbrian Castel Giorgio countryside, 18 kms from Orvieto, on the border with Tuscany.
La Locanda della Quercia Calante is environmentally friendly, using solar energy, its own water supply, and advanced climate control; the electrical systems are designed so the rooms and common spaces are electromagnetic field free.
The guest rooms are tastefully furnished in Umbrian style with private en suite bathroom and air conditioning. There are 15 rooms available; we will set aside 5 for single accommodations, and the rest will be shared (2 persons per room). Each has a private veranda or terrace overlooking the Italian gardens, which are home to oaks and other ancient plants, as well as a spring water pool.
La Locanda has been hosting Iyengar retreats for many years. The staff is gracious and experienced, and the yoga space is wonderfully equipped for all our Iyengar yoga needs, including ropes for all!
We will offer 2 yoga classes a day. An active morning class from 7-9am, and a restorative class from 5-6:30pm.
The cuisine is typical of Umbria and Tuscany, based on local products, made fresh daily, and 90% organically grown on the Locanda Della Quercia Calante farm. Meals will be vegetarian, and special diets will be accommodated (gluten or lactose-free, vegan, etc).
Between sessions, there will be time to explore the surrounding area which is rich in natural and historic beauty. You may want to explore the grounds, swim or relax by the pool. Enjoy a variety of restorative treatments that can be arranged on request, as well as cooking and language lessons. There are the art cities of Orvieto, Siena, Todi, Etruscan and Middle Age sites, Bolsena Lake and many thermal springs.
PRICING:
$2150 for single accommodation ($2050 early bird by Nov 5)
$1700 for shared accommodations ($1600 early bird by Nov 5)
TO REGISTER:
Please register with us directly by filling out and submit this form.
Please note your room preference (shared or single). We will confirm availability and send you payment details. A $500 deposit is required to hold your space in our retreat. Full payment is due by March 23rd, 2025.
*Note that space is limited, so best to make your reservations soon.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
A $500 deposit is required to hold your space in our retreat at La Locanda della Quercia Calante. A full refund of the deposit will be given for cancellations made in writing before January 23, 2025.
After January 23, 2025, the $500 deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE.
Final payment is due on March 23rd, 2025. For cancellations by the registrant after March 23rd, 2025 THERE IS NO REFUND.
In the event that we are forced to cancel our program due to pandemic, other natural disaster or insufficient registrations, a FULL REFUND OF YOUR DEPOSIT/PAYMENTS WILL BE GIVEN. However, we WILL NOT be held responsible for refund of airline tickets, ticket change fees or other travel expenses. For these reasons we STRONGLY URGE that you purchase travel insurance to protect your investment.
We must stress the importance of travel Insurance again. Each year we have at least one participant that needs to cancel, and without travel insurance you may lose a significant investment.
All cancellations must be received in writing. Refunds will be remitted within 30 days.
TRAVEL TIPS:
The travel days are June 23 and 30th. Please plan to arrive anytime after 2:30 on June 23rd. The retreat will begin with dinner at 6:30pm and our group evening orientation following dinner. Please arrange to vacate your room by 10:00am on June 30th.
The retreat center is less than 2 hours from Rome Airport, 2 hours from Florence Airport and 3 hours from Pisa Airport by car.
If you have any questions, please send an email to Eve & Neta.
We are very much looking forward to this retreat!
