Retreat Monferrato, 1 Via panengo Piemonte, 14026 Italy
15.09.2026 – 20.09.2026
Join your host Sydney in the rolling hills of Monferrato this September for five slow, spacious days of yoga, nourishing meals, immersing in Italian culture, and softening into autumn. Villa Monastero will be our home – a remodeled historic Italian monastery surrounded by vineyards and golden September light.
Together we’ll soften into stillness and savor the richness of late summer in Italy.
Your retreat includes daily yoga practices, homemade meals, a cooking class, a wine tasting, and time to wander the villa’s grounds or simply rest. Roundtrip airport transfers are included for ease of travel.
A space for you to arrive, not as the one leading, but as the one being held.
A space to soften into your own practice and rekindle your inspiration as a teacher.
This retreat is designed for yoga teachers who have completed a 200-hour RYT (or more) and are craving time to simply be a student again. Each day offers both grounding and expansion through vinyasa and restorative practices, alongside intentional workshops that count toward your continuing education credits.
Our classes and discussions are crafted to nurture your evolution as both teacher and practitioner. They’ll weave together self-study, skill-building, and rest.
It’s more than just training. It’s more than a retreat.
It’s a return to yourself, your voice, and the heart of why you teach.
“I’m Sydney (she/her), a yoga & pilates teacher based in Washburn, Wisconsin. My teaching blends vinyasa, intuitive movement, and somatic practices, always with the intention of helping students reconnect with their own bodies.
I’m passionate about creating inclusive, nourishing spaces where people feel safe and supported. Whether in local studios, with high school students, or on retreat, my goal is to guide you home to yourself.”
5 nights’ accommodation at Villa Monastero
Nourishing homemade meals prepared with local ingredients
Daily yoga & meditation practices (2 classes/day, all levels)
All yoga props (mats, blocks, blankets)
Italian cooking class
On-site spa access (pool, sauna, massage services available)
Wine tasting experience
Roundtrip airport transfers from Milan Malpensa
What’s Not Included: Flights to/from Italy, travel insurance, optional massages
Learn to prepare traditional pasta in a hands-on Italian cooking class
Discover regional flavors during a guided wine tasting
Sink into stillness with restorative yoga and meditation
Reconnect with community over shared meals & conversation
Rest, wander, and enjoy the villa’s pool, gardens, and spa
Villa Monastero is a historic monastery remodeled with comfort in mind — a serene space blending old-world charm with modern luxury.
You’ll enjoy:
- A bright yoga studio with vineyard views
- Spacious bedrooms (single, double, shared options)
- Communal dining hall & cozy living spaces
- A pool, sauna, and spa services on-site
Room Options:
- Single en-suite: €2,400
- Double/twin en-suite or shared bathroom: €2,200
- Shared room (4–5 guests): €2,000
8:00
Morning Power Vinyasa Yoga
9:30
Breakfast
10:30
Intention setting or reflective session
13:00
Lunch
Afternoon
Free time or cultural experience (cooking class, wine tasting)
17:00
Gentle Flow, Yin, or Restorative Yoga
19:30
Dinner
This retreat is for anyone looking to immerse themselves in Italian culture while enjoying rest, movement, and community.
Do I need to have yoga experience?
Not at all — all yoga and movement classes are inclusive and provide options for intuitive movement. No experience is required, only a willingness to slow down and show up as you are. Every class is optional, and you’re always invited to listen to your body and take the retreat at your own pace.
A 50% deposit is required to secure your spot
Balance due: August 15, 2026
Deposits refundable up to 2 months before the retreat
Within 2 months of start date, refunds only for documented medical reasons
