Italy Yoga Retreat: Pasta, Hiking & Sunshine in Lazio, near Rome

Description

Rest, Move, and Enjoy the Italian Sunshine

Join The Wild Times in Lazio for six nights of yoga, nourishing food, countryside adventures, and deliciously unhurried days. Set in the Sabine Hills near the border with Umbria, the retreat feels wonderfully removed from everyday life while remaining within reach of Rome.

The venue is a lovingly restored farmhouse surrounded by rolling hills, olive groves, walnut trees, and peaceful countryside. Practice yoga on a shaded outdoor platform overlooking the valley, cool off in the swimming pool, or find a quiet corner to read and rest.

This retreat embraces the Italian idea of “dolce far niente,” the sweetness of doing nothing. You are welcome to join every activity or give yourself permission to slow down and do less.

Yoga and Meditation

Jenny Clark, founder of The Wild Times, will guide a blend of vinyasa, yin, Yoga Nidra, and meditation throughout the retreat.

Her classes create a relaxed and non-judgmental environment, with options for different experience levels. The focus is on noticing how your body feels rather than trying to create a perfect shape.

The retreat includes:

– 12 yoga classes lasting approximately 60 to 90 minutes
– Daily guided meditation
– A dedicated yoga workshop
– Yoga mats, bolsters, and blocks

You do not need to be an experienced yogi to attend. To help you get the most from the retreat, The Wild Times recommends trying at least three or four yoga classes before you arrive.

Italian Food and Mindful Pasta Making

Beth Alexander, also known as Beth the Free Range Chef, will prepare nourishing vegetarian meals throughout the retreat. Beth cooks intuitively with seasonal ingredients, bringing together generous flavors, colors, and textures.

One of the highlights is a mindful pasta-making workshop with Beth. You will also enjoy an included pizza-and-wine dinner in a picturesque local village.

Meals, snacks, fruit, tea, and coffee are included. The retreat can accommodate many dietary requirements with advance notice. However, the venue cannot accommodate a gluten-free diet for this particular retreat.

Explore the Farfa River Gorge

Midway through the week, the group will take an optional excursion to the Farfa River Gorge. Walk through the dramatic limestone landscape and, conditions permitting, swim in the river.

Transportation to and from the gorge is included.

The countryside surrounding the retreat is hilly, so a reasonable level of mobility and fitness is needed if you would like to join the hike. You can also remain at the venue and enjoy a quieter day by the pool.

Your Retreat Venue

The retreat takes place near Torri in Sabina, approximately 1.5 hours from Rome. The area is known for medieval hilltop villages, forests, natural springs, rivers, and expansive countryside views.

The venue consists of two restored stone farmhouses surrounded by peaceful grounds. Shaded terraces, intimate outdoor spaces, a swimming pool, and a purpose-built yoga platform create plenty of room to gather or spend time alone.

Bedrooms are simple, distinctive, and thoughtfully decorated. Most rooms are en suite, while a small number share bathroom facilities. Rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, although accommodation requests will be considered where possible.

A Typical Day

The schedule is flexible and may change according to the weather and the group. You can participate in as much or as little as you like.

A typical retreat day may include:

– Morning vinyasa yoga and meditation
– A generous vegetarian brunch
– Free time to swim, read, explore, or rest
– Lunch or afternoon refreshments
– Yin yoga or Yoga Nidra
– Dinner together in the evening

Special activities during the week include the pasta-making workshop, the Farfa River Gorge excursion, and the village pizza-and-wine dinner.

Example Schedule

Sunday

– Arrive and settle in between 3:00 and 5:00 pm
– Opening circle, meditation, and yin yoga
– Dinner together

Monday

– Morning vinyasa and meditation
– Brunch and lunch
– Free time
– Evening yin yoga and dinner

Tuesday

– Morning vinyasa and meditation
– Pasta-making workshop with Beth
– Yin yoga, dinner, and Yoga Nidra

Wednesday

– Morning yoga and meditation
– Hike and optional swim in the Farfa River Gorge
– Evening yin yoga and dinner

Thursday

– Morning yoga and meditation
– Free time and afternoon yin yoga
– Pizza-and-wine dinner in a local village

Friday

– Morning yoga and meditation
– A relaxed day at the venue
– Evening yin yoga and final dinner

Saturday

– Morning vinyasa and meditation
– Brunch and closing circle
– Departure at approximately 11:00 am

The schedule is an example and may change according to the weather, the group, and the natural flow of the retreat.

What’s Included

– Six nights of accommodation in the Sabine Hills
– 12 vinyasa, yin, and Yoga Nidra classes
– Daily guided meditation
– A dedicated yoga workshop
– All vegetarian meals, snacks, and refreshments
– Mindful pasta-making workshop with Beth
– Pizza-and-wine dinner in a local village
– Return transportation for the village dinner
– Farfa River Gorge hike and return transportation
– Airport transfers for guests using the recommended flights
– Yoga mats, bolsters, and blocks
– A luxury goodie bag

What’s Not Included

– Flights and other transportation to Italy
– Transfers outside the recommended flight schedule
– Travel insurance
– Tourist tax
– Optional massages and reflexology treatments

Getting There

The retreat takes place in Torri in Sabina, Lazio. Rome Fiumicino Airport is the recommended arrival airport.

A group minibus transfer is included for guests arriving in time for the recommended pickup, currently planned for approximately 2:30 pm. If your travel schedule does not align with the group transfer, the retreat team can provide guidance about trains, taxis, or hiring a car.

Guests should plan to arrive at the venue at approximately 4:00 pm on Sunday, July 11, and depart at approximately 11:00 am on Saturday, July 17, 2027.

Who Is This Retreat For?

This retreat is open to adults over 18 who want to rest, reconnect, practice yoga, and experience a quieter side of Italy.

Come alone, with a friend, or with a partner. The atmosphere is friendly and inclusive, and many guests arrive without knowing anyone else.

All activities are optional. You can practice, explore, swim, or simply spend an afternoon doing absolutely nothing.

Important Information

– Dates: July 11–17, 2027
– Duration: 7 days and 6 nights
– Location: Torri in Sabina, Lazio, Italy
– Maximum group size: 18 guests
– Meals: Vegetarian
– Gluten-free diets cannot be accommodated at this venue
– A reasonable level of mobility is required for the optional gorge hike
– Travel insurance should be arranged when you book

Come to Italy for yoga, pasta, sunshine, and the rare pleasure of having nowhere else you need to be.