Retreat 2025 – Calabria Yoga, Southern Italy
Calabria Yoga, Southern Italy
20th – 27th September 2025
What others have said about Yoga with Lisa Retreats:
“The venue was absolutely superb, the views, the ambience, the yoga platform, vegetarian food, plenty and fresh and lovely along with the staff who was so friendly and helpful, we couldn’t have asked for more. The morning and evening morning sessions on the platform looking out to sea with the sunshine upon us was delightful and restful, using the crystals affirmation cards and the meditation was so beneficial and relaxing. Your lovely gifts will be treasured as a memory. So thank you for all your hard work and I’m looking forward to the next one.” Jan 2024
The wonderful hotel has a magical old-world charm combined with fun staff.
This is an eco-hotel with 47 acres of pesticide free land, containing a farm, vineyards, woods and countryside, its own golf course and its own beach – reached by a lift which goes down the face of the cliff.
The small private beach has sun terraces with loungers, there is also a beach bar where lunch can be served.
At hotel level there is a swimming pool with sun loungers and sea views.
This hotel is also an organic farm and a vineyard. Fresh organic food: fruits, vegetables, olive oil, wine, eggs, homemade jams and preserves are all produced for the hotels own use. Overall, they produce about 75% of the organic food served at the hotel. Food here is delicious and we are on half board. The vineyards produce an excellent red, white and rosé wine.
On sunny summer days we will enjoy a buffet breakfast and also dinner on one of the two beautiful terraces overlooking the sea, the indoor restaurant can be used if you prefer. Lunch can be purchased at the hotel, or at the beach bar/restaurant.
Enjoy walks on the farm, or through the wood within the grounds surrounding the hotel, feel free to explore.
The hotel also has its own organic golf course (9 holes, par 70), nicely landscaped among vineyards, olive groves and fruit trees, with a small Club House.
There are breath-taking views.
Excursions can be arranged, Ornella will talk to you about the different options when she takes you on a tour of the venue on the first morning.
Our yoga will take place in the purpose built outdoor yoga space or in the indoor yoga space. The indoor yoga space – designated only for the groups use. Yoga mats and equipment is provided. There will be one class prior to breakfast and another in the late afternoon. 10 yoga clases are included. We usually have one day without yoga so that people can explore further afield if they wish to.
We will be staying in the newly built annexe which is just below the main terrace of the hotel.. There are two rows of rooms, the upper row has a terrace, the lower row has little individual patios. Both face on to a wooded area. Here we can be together as a group. All rooms are en-suite (with hairdryer) and air conditioning.
Getting There: Fly to Naples or Lamezia or take a train.
IMPORTANT: For some groups we will be arranging a transfer bus from Naples airport – please check with the Free Spirit office if this applies to your group as we will be specifying the time of the group transfer. (Please note that transfers are arranged by the hotel and are nothing to do with Free Spirit Travel.)
Group Transfers from Naples Airport – for groups of three or more, cost to be divided amongst the passengers NB: this is a discounted rate and only available on the arrival and departure dates (Saturday – Saturday) and there will be a maximum of one transfer in each direction. For arrivals the transfer will be around lunchtime (there are many cafes in Naples airport should you have to wait around)
For return flights please book a flight late afternoon/early evening because of the long transfer distance. Naples Airport to Gran Michele – approx 2.5 to 3 hours
If this does not apply to your group, or you live close to Stansted airport then we have several choices. Fly to Lamezia airport, (Ryan Air from Stansted, usually at 06.30 or 08.30) From here we can arrange taxis to the venue. 115 euros for a three-person taxi and 140 euros for an eight-person taxi. The transfer is one and half hours along the coast.
Or if flying to Naples, take a taxi to the train station and an intercity train to Paola Station (2.5 hours). From here we can arrange taxi transfers – about 20 minutes from the venue. A taxi from here is 60 euros for three persons and 90 euros for eight persons. You can also take an onward train to Cetraro Station which is closer to the venue a taxi from here is 5 euros per person or if more than 8 people it is 3 euros per person. NB We thought we should mention that this is the train line from Rome, just in case you are combining this holiday with an exploration of Italy.
Includes – Accommodation, half board (wonderful vegetarian Calabrian menu, please let us know of any specific dietary requirement) with breakfast on the terrace, and dinner under the stars. Full access to the hotel facilities (swimming pool, the estate, piano bar in the evening, private beach). 10 yoga classes.
Not Included – Insurance, travel, transfers, access to golf (20 euros p/d), all drinks, lunch, treatments and massages.
“It was a lovely holiday, and a really good experience. It was my first yoga retreat and the way Lisa organised it was excellent, I can’t wait for the next one!” Mary 2023
“This was my first yoga retreat ever. I loved it so much I rebooked for 2024 before I got back from the 2023 retreat!! The yoga classes were fabulous. A combination of yoga moves, sequences, meditation and affirmations. So well thought out by the tutor. We was given a goodie bag with all we needed to meditate and journal. The venue was a priceless view across the Mediterranean. Good vegetarian food and lovely staff. I came home feeling recharged, a clear head and a positive outlook. Can’t recommend highly enough” Dawn 2023
“Lisa‘s yoga sessions are challenging but fun. She is careful to take into account the experience and ability level of individual participants. The location in Crete is spectacular.” Ian 2023