Retreat Monferrato, 1 Via panengo Piemonte, 14026 Italy
30th August – 6th September, 2026
Life doesn’t have to feel this heavy
Your Body Was Never Designed to Live in Constant Survival Mode
Stress has become so familiar that many of us no longer notice how much we’re carrying.
The restless sleep. The racing thoughts. The constant tension in your body. The feeling that you’re always « on » even when you’re supposed to be resting.
Eventually, your nervous system forgets what calm feels like. This retreat was created to help you remember.
Over six carefully designed days, you’ll be guided through restorative practices that gently bring your body back into balance, without pressure, expectations or the need to perform.
A different kind of retreat
Healing Begins When You Feel Safe
Everything about this experience has been intentionally designed to help your nervous system soften.
Each morning begins with gentle movement and restorative yoga before sharing nourishing meals prepared with fresh local ingredients. Your days unfold slowly through breathwork, guided meditation, horse co-regulation sessions and meaningful conversations, all surrounded by the peaceful landscapes of Monferrato.
Between wellness practices, you’ll experience the beauty of Italian culture through vineyard walks, local cuisine, a hands-on cooking class and moments of quiet that often become the most transformative part of the journey.
Nothing here is rushed.
For perhaps the first time in a long while, you simply get to be.
Show program
Monday, Aug 30 - Connect with your desires
- Arrive and check in
- 4pm - Opening Circle in the yoga room. Guest will be given a workbook with the weeks schedule, daily prompts and recipes.
- 6pm - Dinner
- 8pm - A gentle therapeutic yin & restorative yoga class
- 9pm - Yoga Nidra with singing bowls
Tuesday, Aug 31 - Connect with the land
- 8am in the yoga studio - awaken the body lymphatic activation practice
- 8:30 - Intro to our week of breathwork
- 9am - Breakfast
- 10:30 - 11:30am - Group Co-Regulation meditation with the horses.
- 11:30 - 1pm - Free time at the pool, in your room, with your workbook, walking the grounds (during this free time guests can book a massage or a private horseback ride)
- 1pm - Lunch
- 2:30 - 3:30 - Lecture about the food that we are eating and anti inflammatory diet
- 4 - 5:30pm - Guided nature walk and wild foraging herbs
- 6pm - Dinner
- 8pm - Yin & Restorative Yoga
- 9pm - Yoga Nidra with singing bowls
Wednesday Sept 1 - Connect with your senses
- 8am in the yoga studio - awaken the body lymphatic activation practice
- 8:30 - Deepening our breathwork practice
- 9am - Breakfast
- 10:30 - 11:30am - Group Co-Regulation with the horses.
- 11:30 - 1pm free time at the pool, in your room, with your workbook, walking the grounds (during this free time guests can book a massage or a private horseback ride)
- 12:30pm - Lunch
- 2pm - 5:30pm - Excursion into town to the local market
- 6pm - Dinner
- 8pm - Yin & Restorative Yoga
- 9pm - Yoga Nidra with a sound healing experience
Thursday Sept 2 - Theme connect with your body
- 8am in the yoga studio - lymphatic activation with energizing all levels yoga
- 8:30 - Deepening our breathwork practice
- 9am - Breakfast
- 10:30 - 11:30am - Group equine therapy experience
- 11:30 - 1pm - Free time at the pool, in your room, with your workbook, walking the grounds (during this free time guests can book a massage or a private horseback ride)
- 1pm - Lunch
- 3pm - Longevity and mobility fitness class with Kate in yoga room
- 4:30 - Cooking class
- 6pm - Dinner
- 8pm - Yin & Restorative Yoga
- 9pm - Yoga Nidra with singing bowls
Friday Sept 3 - Connect with your heart
- 8am in the yoga studio - lymphatic activation practice with heart coherence
- 8:30 - Breathwork and meditation
- 9am - Breakfast
- 10:30 - 12:30am - Small group 3-5 people Co-Regulation with the horses. The rest of the group will have free time at the pool, walking the grounds, in their room, with their workbook, (during this free time guests can book a massage or a private horseback ride)
- 1pm - Lunch
- 3pm - A class about our nervous system, heart coherence and focused time to go through our book as group
- 4pm - 5pm - Revisiting the longevity and mobility work we started yesterday in the yoga room
- 6pm - Dinner
- 8pm - Yin & Restorative Yoga
- 9pm - Yoga Nidra with a sound healing experience
Saturday Sept 4 - Connect with your breath
- 8am in the yoga studio - lymphatic activation practice with mobility
- 8:30 - Breathwork and meditation
- 9am - Breakfast
- 10:30 - 12:30am - Small group 3-5 people Co-Regulation with the horses. The rest of the group could have the slow living experience or free time at the pool, in your room, with your workbook, walking the grounds (during this free time guests can book a massage or a private horseback ride)
- 1pm - Lunch
- 2:30 - 3:30pm - Handpan class
- 4pm - 5:30 E-bike tour of the vineyards
- 8pm - Yin & Restorative Yoga
- 9pm - Yoga Nidra with singing bowls
Sunday Sep 5th - Connect with your community
- 8am in the yoga studio - lymphatic activation, mobility and partner yoga
- 9am - Breakfast
- 10:30 - 11:30am - Group equine meditation and breathwork experience
- 11:30 - 12:30pm - Free time at the pool, in your room, with your workbook, walking the grounds (during this free time guests can book a massage or a private horseback ride)
- 1pm - Lunch
- 3pm - 5pm - Mobility practice, partner stretching and acro yoga class with group sharing and intention setting after the class
- 6pm - Closing Dinner an opportunity for people to share
- 8pm - Yin & Restorative Yoga
- 9pm - Yoga Nidra with floating sound healing experience in the pool
Monday Sept 6th - Connect with your intention
- 8am in the yoga studio - lymphatic activation, mobility and partner yoga
- 9am - Breakfast
- 10 - 11am - Closing circle
With over 40 years of experience working with horses and more than 25 years of practicing yoga, Kate Burkett has dedicated her life to exploring the profound connection between nature, movement, and the body’s natural ability to heal.
Holding a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Equine Studies from the University of Essex (UK), Kate combines scientific knowledge with decades of practical experience helping people reconnect with themselves through horses, movement and mindful practices.
Certified as a yoga instructor through Open Space Yoga in Hawaii, Kate has spent the last 15 years specializing in Nervous System Regulation, integrating restorative yoga, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra and somatic healing practices.
Having successfully hosted retreats in Hawaii and Mexico, she is delighted to bring this unique experience to the beautiful hills of Monferrato, Italy.
Horses have an extraordinary ability to respond to the emotional state of the people around them.
Rather than asking you to achieve something, they invite you to slow down, become present and notice what your body is communicating.
These sessions take place entirely on the ground, there is no riding involved and no previous experience with horses is needed.
Many guests describe these moments as some of the most profound experiences of the retreat, offering a sense of calm and connection that is difficult to put into words.
Imagine beginning your morning with restorative yoga as the countryside slowly wakes around you.
After a nourishing breakfast, you’ll move through workshops, horse co-regulation experiences and moments in nature designed to help your body settle into a healthier rhythm.
Afternoons invite exploration, whether through the vineyards of Monferrato, a traditional Italian cooking class or simply relaxing beside the pool.
As evening arrives, you’ll gather for beautiful meals, guided relaxation and quiet conversations beneath the stars before ending the day with a deep sense of peace.
Your retreat has been designed so that everything is taken care of from the moment you arrive.
You’ll stay for six nights in our boutique accommodation, enjoy three freshly prepared meals each day, daily restorative yoga, breathwork, meditation, horse co-regulation sessions, nervous system workshops and mobility classes.
You’ll also experience authentic Italian culture through wine tasting, a cooking class, guided nature walks, an e-bike vineyard tour and a sound healing ceremony.
To complete your stay, you’ll receive a complimentary 60-minute massage, airport transfers from Milan and Turin, a welcome gift and full access to all retreat facilities.
Discover the Timeless Beauty of Monferrato
Far from crowded tourist destinations, Monferrato offers something increasingly rare: silence.
Rolling vineyards, historic villages and slower rhythms create the perfect environment for genuine restoration.
Here, nature becomes part of the healing process.
Shared Quadruple Room for Community & Connection
Perfect for guests who enjoy sharing experiences with like-minded participants.
Included:
- Four comfortable single beds
- Shared bathroom
- Premium linens and towels
- Daily housekeeping
- Access to all retreat facilities
- Garden and countryside views
Ideal for participants looking for a social and affordable option.
Early Access (First 3 Reservations) – $2,790
Early Booking (Reservations 4–10) – $2,990
Standard Pricing – $3,190
Shared Double Room for Comfort & Balance
A perfect balance between privacy and community.
Included:
- Two comfortable beds
- Shared or semi-private bathroom
- Premium linens and towels
- Daily housekeeping
- Access to all retreat facilities
- Quiet and comfortable environment
Ideal for friends travelling together or guests seeking greater comfort.
Early Access (First 3 Reservations) – $3,290
Early Booking (Reservations 4–10) – $3,490
Standard Pricing – $3,690
Private Single Room for Privacy & Deep Rest
Your personal sanctuary during the retreat.
Included:
- Private room
- Premium bedding
- Dedicated bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Access to all retreat facilities
- Maximum privacy and tranquility
Ideal for guests who value personal space and complete rest.
Early Access (First 3 Reservations) – $4,190
Early Booking (Reservations 4–10) – $4,390
Standard Pricing – $4,690
This experience is for anyone who feels the need to slow down.
Whether you’re navigating stress, burnout, a life transition or simply longing to reconnect with yourself, you’ll find a welcoming space where there is nothing to prove and nowhere else you need to be.
No previous experience with yoga or horses is required, only a willingness to pause and give yourself the care you deserve.
The real transformation doesn’t happen because you spend six days in Italy.
It happens because you finally give your nervous system the time, space and support it has been asking for.
The practices you’ll learn here won’t stay behind when the retreat ends. They’ll become tools you can carry into your everyday life, helping you respond to stress with greater calm, resilience and presence.
If you’re ready to step away from constant busyness and reconnect with yourself, we’d love to welcome you.
Restore your body. Calm your nervous system. Reconnect with yourself. Return home feeling lighter, calmer and deeply renewed.
Reserve your place with a $500 deposit, then spread the remaining balance across up to five interest-free monthly payments.
